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4.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary seminar will explore both classical and contemporary issues in black cultures of the western hemisphere. The critical and interpretive perspectives employed and the topics studied will vary with the specialties of the teaching faculty. 4 credits.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite: permission of instructor Presentations of current topics in biology by students, faculty, and visiting scientists. Emphasis is on effective oral communication and critical examination of scientific information and ideas. 0 credit
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4.00 Credits
GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) The basic principles common to living organisms, including: cell and molecular biology, genetics, organismal physiology, ecology, evolution. Designed for non-science majors. BIO-101 (16) may not be enrolled after successful completion of BIO-111 (11). Helps satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in natural sciences. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment) The basic principles common to living organisms, with emphasis on environmental biology. Designed for nonscience majors. Topics include: ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and environmental issues, plus a synopsis of cellular biology, genetics, and physiology. Students may not receive credit for both BIO-101 (16) and BIO-102. BIO- 102 may not be enrolled after successful completion of BIO- 111 (11). Helps satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in natural sciences. 4 credits.
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4.00 Credits
GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) Introduction to the unifying concepts of biology. Topics include: cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life. Laboratories emphasize an investigative approach. Designed for science majors. Helps satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in natural sciences 4 credits.
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4.00 Credits
Descriptive study of major human organ systems with emphasis on functional characteristics, particularly the musculo-skeletal system. Laboratory includes identification of human bones and slides of human tissue, and dissection of cats and individual mammalian organs (e.g., hearts). Permission of the chair required for B.S. biology majors. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO-111 or 101 Introduction to the study of inheritance. Topics include: transmission of genes in cellular and organismal reproduction, structure and arrangement of genetic material in the cell, control and function of genes, and population genetics. Equal emphasis given to inheritance patterns and molecular genetics. Laboratories include testing the genetics of Drosophila and other organisms, and basic molecular techniques. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: any biology course enrolled at Furman Introduction to purposes and methods of scientific inquiry. Topics include: philosophy of science, research design, use of biological literature sources, fundamental laboratory techniques, statistical analysis, and survey of careers in biology. Laboratory includes designing, performing, and reporting on research projects. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO-222 and CHM-111. CHM-120 recommended. Comprehensive study of plant, animal, and microbial cell biology dealing with the chemistry of cells, bioenergetics, cell ultrastructure and its relation to function, specialized cell types, and cell-to-cell communication. Laboratory emphasis on investigations using modern cytological techniques. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO-221 Investigation of the biochemistry, physiology, immunology, pathogenicity, isolation and identification of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. Laboratory work includes standard procedures for studying the physiology of bacteria and the identification of unknown bacteria. 4 credits.
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