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  • 4.00 Credits

    (Variable; Variable; 3.00-4.00 Credits; N) Allows departments to offer subjects not normally taught. Prerequisites and fees vary by topic.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Even Years; 3.00 Credits; N,CW) This course examines reproductive biology by integrating aspects of development, anatomy, cell biology, and hormone physiology with the behavior and ecology of vertebrates. Prerequisites: BI06.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,N) Broadly integrative in nature, this class examines the fate and actions of xenobiotic compounds in environmental systems and focuses on the potential for deleterious consequences in wildlife species and humans. Examines aspects of chemistry, cell biology and ecology in considering environmental contamination. instruction includes lectures and student presentations/writing exercises. Prerequisites: BI106 or CH106 and permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,N) Neurobiology is a lecture course that addresses concepts ranging from the molecular biology of ion channels to signal integration and behavior. This course is experimentally based and will focus on the biophysics, chemistry, and mechanisms of signal production and integration in the nervous system. Particular attention will be paid to sensory systems and memory consolidation. In addition to lecture exams, students will gain valuable experience in scientific writing through the preparation of a review paper on a neurobiological topic of their choosing. Prerequisites: BI207 or PY238 or permission.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; N) This is a synoptic study of brewing, integrating the science, technology and history while considering all of the many steps in the brewing process including, barley and malting, yeast biology, brewing herbs mashing, conditioning and beer styles. Class meetings consist of 2, 50 minute lectures and 1, 4 hour laboratory each week. Enrollment is limited and students are expected to request a reservation well in advance by contacting the instructor. Students must have passed their 21st birthday prior to attending the first class meeting. Note: A special fee is assessed. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Students will be expected to have completed one semester each of biology and chemistry and two semesters of laboratory work in the natural sciences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; N) Provides experience in the basics of various forms of light and electron microscopy. Tissue preparation, sectioning and staining, instrument operation, image acquisition, processing and data management are included. Confocal fluorescence and contrast enhancement techniques used in light microscopy of living cells are emphasized. The format is tutorial and each student is required to submit an electronic portfolio of images. Note: A special fee is assessed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  • 6.00 Credits

    (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 1.00-6.00 Credits; N) Individual research projects directed by faculty members based on proposals submitted in BI 389, Biology Research Seminar. Attendance at a departmental journal club is expected. Presentation at a professional meeting is encouraged. May be repeated for up to 15 credits. Prerequisite: BI389 and permission of the instructor.
  • 9.00 Credits

    (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 2.00-9.00 Credits; N) Note: may be repeated up to a total of 9 hours of credit. Corequisite: BI 495. Prerequisite: permission and Jr. or Sr. standing.
  • 6.00 Credits

    (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 2.00-6.00 Credits; N) Requires students to reflect on the experience and/or pursue relevant research. Corequisite: BI 490. Prerequisite: Permission
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Summer; Irregular/On Demand; 3.00 Credits) This course will introduce teachers to the practical use and underlying theory behind modern biological instrumentation and technology. The subject matter will include some or all of the following; electrophoresis, microscopy, histology, physiology, human evolution, genetics, enzymology, luminology, etc.
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