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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the geographic patterning of biological diversity, exploring its origins, dynamics, and present trends. Examines the interplay among physical conditions, ecological interactions, evolutionary processes, and the historical movements of organisms and land masses as they have combined to affect the distribution of species, with particular attention to the application of biogeographic knowledge to current problems of species loss and conservation. Prereq: Two semesters of introductory biology or physical geography, or consent of the instructor. (Same as GEO 530.)
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3.00 Credits
The course consists of an introduction to neurophysiology and study of the neural basis of sensory processing and motor patterns. A comparative analysis of the neurobiological basis of behavioral responses will be made, utilizing a broad range of vertebrates and invertebrates. Prereq: BIO 350 or consent of instructor. (Same as PGY 535.)
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5.00 Credits
An in-depth study of vertebrate cell and tissue structure and function. Human tissue is emphasized. Some knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy is desirable. The laboratory involves study of prepared microscope slides. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, four hours per week. Prereq: BIO 315 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Physiological mechanisms by which animals cope with different environmental stresses. Osmoregulation, respiration, temperature regulation and tolerance, sensory reception, circulation, etc. Prereq: One year college chemistry, BIO 350 or equivalent, one year college physics or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The effect of physical and biotic factors on plants and environment. Physiological, morphological and anatomical adaptations of plants to the physical factors of the environment are emphasized. Some of the laboratory exercises are carried out in the field. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. Prereq: BIO 325 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the biology of fishes from an evolutionary perspective. Lectures cover physiology, functional morphology, ecology, population biology, behavior, evolutionary relationships, and fisheries biology. Laboratory exercises include development of a fish collection; experiments in fish physiology, behavior and ecology; computer modeling of problems in fisheries biology; and field trips. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: BIO 150, 151, 152 and 153 or consent of instructor.
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5.00 Credits
An intensive survey of the vertebrate classes with emphasis on trends and processes in evolution, classification, phylogeny, ecology, and adaptations in morphology and behavior. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, four hours per week. Prereq: BIO 150, 151, 152, 153 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Animals sense and respond to numerous signals from their environment by using sensory modalities attuned to visual, auditory, chemical, and electromagnetic cues. This course is an in-depth examination of the physiological bases of sensory input and the interactive, motor system-mediated, behavioral repertoires exhibited by different species in response to such inputs. Prereq: BIO 325 or BIO 350.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the life histories, habits, identification, structure, adaptations, and physiology of birds. Special emphasis upon migrations, songs, nests and economic importance of our native birds. Lecture, field excursions, laboratory studies. Prereq: BIO 104, 105 or BIO 150, 151, 152, 153 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasis will be placed on the physiological and toxicological effects of chemicals on natural biota, including considerations at cellular, organismal, population, and community levels. This will include assimilation and metabolism of pollutants by animal species, with emphasis upon biochemical and physiological mechanisms involved in stress-induced responses and stress reduction. Additional areas of concern will include the transport, fate, and effects of chemical stressors on structure and function of biotic communities and will include introductions to ecotoxicology and environmental regulatory strategies. Lecture, three hours; recitation, two hours per week. Prereq: BIO 350 or PGY 502 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (Same as TOX 560.)
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