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  • BIOL 495: Biological Research

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    Laboratory and/or library research conducted with a Wheaton College Biology faculty member or conducted with a biologist at another institution (if pre-approved by the Biology Department). Students wishing to receive 495 credit must have completed BIOL 241 and BIOL 242 (and preferably BIOL 252), and must prepare a short research proposal in collaboration with the participating faculty member prior to, or at the beginning of the research project. Upon completion of the research experience, a research report must be prepared and submitted to the supervising faculty member before the end of the semester in which the research is conducted. Students will not generally be given 495 credits for conducting paid research. (1-4 credits)
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  • BIOL 496: Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    General biology and HNGR internships for credit as allowed within college guidelines; must be approved by at least two faculty members and the chair of the Biology Department. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with Biology major.
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  • BIOL 497: Biology Research Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    A weekly seminar featuring presentations and discussions of current research in biology. Most seminars are presented by biologists from other institutions. In the student journal club sessions, students collaborate with faculty in the presentation of recently published articles. Graded Pass/Fail. May be taken up to twice for credit. Can be counted as credit toward the Biology major and is not included in the calculation of the limit of three non-lab courses that can be counted toward the Biology major. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Sophomore or higher standing, S 2010. (1 credit)
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  • Biology 101: An Introduction to Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    This course is taught using an issues-oriented approach and includes topics of current interest to today's society, such as the human genome project, genetic testing, genetically modified foods, the population explosion, nutrition, cancer and biodiversity. This course encourages critical thinking and questioning and teaches you tools that will enable you to evaluate scientific arguments and make appropriate decisions affecting your life and society. This is an introductory, laboratory-based course in biology for non-majors. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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  • Biology 106: Basic Anatomy and Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    A survey of the essential principles in human physiology combined with basic human anatomy. The emphasis is placed on neuromuscular structures and functions, since the course is connected to a studio art course, Arts 230, as well as a theatre course, Thea 140. Three hours integrated lecture/lab per week. Each student is required to do a "connected project." Connections: Conx 20010 Body, Form and Motion, Conx 20001 Human Biology and Movement
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  • Biology 111: Evolution and Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    The study of evolution as a process, as it relates to patterns of distribution and abundance of organisms in ecosystems. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Bio 11, required for majors in the biological sciences, may be taken either before or after Bio 112. (Shawn McCafferty) Connections: Conx 20019 The Darwin Connection: Evolution, Race and Culture
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  • Biology 112: Cells and Genes

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    Introduces the cell as the basic unit of life, genes as the basic unit of inheritance, and discusses the cellular and molecular processes and principles shared by living organisms. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Bio 112, required for majors in the biological sciences, may be taken either before or after Bio 11. (Robert L. Morris) Connections: Conx 20026 Biopharma
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  • Biology 115: Natural History of New England Forests

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    A field-based course with observational and experimental activities. Students will learn to identify the common flora and fauna of the surrounding forest community. The course will also examine historical and contemporary human impact on New England forests. Field trips to coastal forest ecosystem and the Fisher Museum at the Harvard Forest. (Deborah Cato)
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  • Biology 201: Environmental Science

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    An overview of current environmental concerns and the scientific theory needed to address them. Population growth, community ecology, biodiversity, endangered species management, ground-water quality and introduced species. This class is not intended to be a substitute for a course in ecology and students planning to pursue careers in ecology or environmental science are advised to take Bio 215 or Bio 218 in addition to this class. Three hours lecture per week. (Scott W. Shumway) Connections: Conx 23009 The Environment
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  • Biology 205: Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Wheaton College - Massachusetts

    The course focuses on nutrients, their digestion and metabolism. The application of the fundamentals of nutrition to daily life and health issues such as dieting, exercise, weight control, eating disorders, heart disease, cancer, safety of food additives, genetically modified foods and farming practices. Students will carry out an independent project. Three hours lecture per week. (Shari Morris) Connections: Conx 23002 Food
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