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3.00 Credits
Using organizational information to make effective decisions requires a complex set of skills. This course helps students develop the skill set they need to ensure future success in the workplace. Coursework emphasizes the following high-impact educational practices: a) communicating effectively-both written and oral; b) working collaboratively in virtual teams; c) enhancing both quantitative and qualitative reasoning; d) making judgments about the usefulness of information; e) gaining global competence through intercultural teamwork; and f) using cutting-edge technology. The course?s ultimate goal is to educate soon-to-graduate students who can make effective decisions with state-of-the-art technologies in ways that allow them to function in an increasingly global workplace. Not for Biology major credit.
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1.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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3.00 Credits
Presentation of principles needed to appreciate the physiological mechanisms unique to plants. General areas include components and functions of cell structures and mechanisms of development. Examples from recent literature consider genetic engineering, sensory processes, and protection from biotic and abiotic stresses. Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 100-101 or BIOLOGY 103.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the processes affecting the distribution of genetic variation in populations of organisms, through space and time. The processes studied are the ones that operate during evolutionary change. Topics covered will include the Hardy-Weinberg principle, gene flow, genetic drift, recombination and linkage disequilibrium, natural selection, the effect of mating systems on diversity, and the neutral theory of evolution. Examples illustrating key concepts will be drawn from various kingdoms of life. The course will consist of lectures and in class discussions. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-Biol majors. Prerequisites: Biology 280 or equivalent; Math 127 or Statistics 240 or equivalent.
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With lab. Detailed approach to the structure and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates. Evolutionary and functional significance of structures in different groups. Lab involves evolutionary trends and specializations, experience in dissection. Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 102, or BIOLOGY 100-101.
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In this course we explore the cellular structure and function of human tissues and organ systems. The laboratory component offers a unique opportunity for you to develop and refine your skills in microscopy and visual identification of cells, tissues, and organs as well as tissue sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, and imaging. This includes a semester-long group project where you will prepare samples, section, stain, and analyze an organ of your choice and explore how the histology of this organ is altered by disease. This course provides a strong background for those interested in pursuing a career in health sciences or graduate school in cell biology, morphology, or physiology. When taken with Biology 494LI, this course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-Biol students.
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This course provides an overview of the anatomy, evolution, systematics, behavior and conservation issues of the major living lineages of amphibians and reptiles, with a special emphasis on the herpetology of Eastern North America and New England. When taken with Biology 494LI, satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-Biol majors.
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4.00 Credits
With lab. This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the diversity of fishes. We will provide an overview of the biology, evolution and ecology of fishes. A phylogenetic approach will be used to look at major primitive to advanced fish groups. No prior coursework is required to take this course, but students are expected to have a general biology background and be enthusiastic in learning about this diverse group of organisms. The lab is designed to supplement the lecture course with hands-on dissection, anatomy of preserved specimens and dry skeletons and identification of major lineages.
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0.00 Credits
Avian systematics, phylogeny, behavior, ecology, etc. Lab includes bird identification, anatomy, censusing, field studies. Prerequisite: upper-level biology course.
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4.00 Credits
With lab. Lectures and readings on comparative biology and evolutionary relationships of mammalian groups. Lab involves detailed introduction to the New England mammalian fauna and study of selected representatives of other groups, emphasizing adaptation. Prerequisite: any life science course beyond the introductory level.
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