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1.00 Credits
A survey of the various disciplines in the allied health field. The course describes the type of training offered by hospitals for students who are planning to major in a health profession and for students who are undecided on a career. 1 hr. lec. Offered in fall.
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1.00 Credits
Cellular operations and processes: hormonal control of cell physiology, secretory activities and vesicular trafficking, control of cell division, neurotransmission, control of muscle contraction, signal transduction, interrupted genes, cell recognition, etc. Students explore and lead discussions on one of these topics. Completion of both BIOL/HNRS 266 and BIOL 263 earns 5 credits to be counted as one course in the G2 block. BIOL/ HNRS 266 may not be used independently to fulfill a G2 requirement. 1 hr. seminar.
Prerequisite:
completion of BIOL 362 or BIOL 263 with a grade of B- or higher and member of University Honors College, or 3.35 GPA, or instructorâ_Ts permission.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an evolutionary and ethological frame of reference for further studies in psychology and animal behavior. Lectures supplemented by demonstrations and A-V media cover animal diversity, nervous systems, sensory reception, communication and behavior. 3 hrs. lec.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 100 or BIOL 101, and ENGL 110. No credit toward BIOL major.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to marine organisms, marine communities, and the physical, chemical, and biological parameters that shape them; laboratory and field work will emphasize local coastal marine ecosystems. 2 hrs. lee., 3 hrs. lab. Offered in summer at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 211 or 1 year of college biology or permission of instructor.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Phylogeny, morphology and ecology of marine organisms. Similarities and differences in solutions to problems of life in the marine environment are stressed. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Weekend field trips.
Prerequisite:
C- or higher in BIOL 211.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to foundational topics within marine biology, Including (1) quantitative reasoning for aquatic biologists, (2) marine geography and mapping, (3) life in a fluid environment, (4) microcosms: marine aquarium systems, (5) scientific Illustration, (6) electronic resources In marine biology, (7) Internships, coops, jobs, and careers in marine biology, and (8) current topics.
Prerequisite:
placement in college-level mathematics or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Students will achieve a strong understanding of a variety of aspects in ornithology with the strongest focus on field techniques, including identification. Material covered will include evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior and ecology. A portion of the course will include an overview of the avian families of North America, especially those found in coastal regions along the mid-Atlantic seaboard. The field component for this course will include mist netting, census techniques and field identification. Emphasis will be placed on field research and a portion of the course will involve the development of a novel research idea in ornithology.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to introduce students to the unique aspects of coral reefs, and to provide a working knowledge of reef species and reef ecology. Students will learn basic taxonomy, biology, ecology, and conservation of coral reefs and the organisms associated with this habitat. Laboratory will consist of hands-on field experiences in a coral reef habitat. Students will learn techniques for study and assessment of marine habitats and complete an independent project.
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3.00 Credits
The invertebrate phyla with emphasis on development, reproduction, structure, function and classification of selected marine organisms. Laboratory and field experience in collection, preservation and classification of the phyla.
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3.00 Credits
Interrelationships among animals, plants and physical and chemical aspects of the environment will be studied, with stress on adaptations for survival that are unique to the marine environment.
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