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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102).
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102).
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. Many of today's environmental problems, as well as their solutions, are interwoven with the microbial component of the global ecosystem. Building on the foundations established in Biology I (BIO 101) and General Ecology (BIO 210), this course is designed to explore the significance and role of microorganisms with relation to the earth's resources and the maintenance of environmental conditions necessary to sustain life. Students will study microbial communities and ecosystems in depth, and learn how these systems are assessed. Based on the knowledge of microbial processes, students will study the importance of microbial diversity, the influence of microbial processes on global change, and the contributions of microorganisms toward sustainable ecological systems. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Two semesters of biology and an ecology course. Biology I (BIO 101) and General Ecology (BIO 210)
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course will present a computer-based approach to statistics as applied to biological systems. Students will be exposed to real experimental data to study the methods used to analyze that data. The course will give students an appreciation of the widespread use of statistics and its importance in decision making. The methods that will be emphasized in this course are experimental design, sampling techniques, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Statistics (MAT 210).
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course provides an introduction to Biotechnology and an overview of current applications in a variety of professional fields. Uses of genetic and molecular techniques in environmental science, agriculture, industry, food processing, medicine, forensics, and plant and animal population studies will be addressed. The basic concepts of DNA technologies will be introduced and described, including DNA cloning, genetic engineering, fingerprinting, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Additional topics will include the ethical issues and global impacts of biotechnology, antibody production, and transgenic technology. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I (BIO 101), Genetics (BIO 325), plus at least Junior-level standing or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102), General Ecology (BIO 210), or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course provides an introduction to paleoecology, the study and documentation of past ecosystems and development of long-term perspectives on ecological processes, environmental management practices, and environmental changes of both human and non-human origins. Lab activities include coring techniques, sediment and microfossil analyses, sample dating methods, field trips within and/or outside the Adirondacks, oral presentations, scientific writing, and computer applications. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102) and Chemistry I (CHE 141).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course deals with the physiological mechanisms by which organisms adapt to their physical environment. Among the aspects of the physical environment considered are water, flow, drought, heat, cold, salinity, pH, pollutants, and resource availability. In addition to metabolic responses, the course also considers scaling and behavioral responses. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. In this course, students will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics, and biology to understand ecosystem processes in cold environments. The course will include the ways in which winter and cold regions influence community composition and structure, species distribution, population survivorship, and hydrological routing. Students will also discover the psychological and physical boundaries that cold-weather environments present to humans. The course will integrate lecture and field exercises to facilitate student-directed studies. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: General Ecology (BIO 210) or equivalent, Statistics (MAT 210), and Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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