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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the evolutionary (ultimate) and mechanistic (proximate) underpinnings of animal behavior in a number of contexts, including foraging, fighting, learning, mating, parental care, and social behavior. Throughout this course students will also examine principles and methods of scientific investigation and communication. This course meets for three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies either the organismal or ecology/evolution elective area. Alternate years, Spring '10.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the causes and mechanisms of disease. Symptomatic recognition and treatment of disease is discussed in reference to underlying biochemical, genetic, and metabolic malfunctions. Topics covered include diseases at the cellular level, neoplasms, inflammation and repair, hematologic and cardiovascular disorders, disorders of immunity, respiratory, and renal pathology, and diseases of the nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. The course meets for four hours of lecture per week. This course satisfies either the cell/molecular or organismal elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 307 or equivalent. Same as NSG 370. As needed.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
As needed.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the physiology of plants. Topics will include water relations, photosynthesis, as well as light, hormonal and electrical signals involved in plant growth and development. In addition, the student will be introduced to a number of classic and modern techniques used by researchers studying the physiology of plants. The course meets for four hours of lecture per week. This course satisfies the organismal elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111 and CHE 105, 106, or consent of instructor. CHE 205 recommended. Alternate years, Fall '09.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of physiological systems in animals. The primary emphasis is on vertebrates, with comparisons drawn from the entire animal kingdom. Topics include a general introduction to principles of physiology, an overview of physiological processes, and the integration of physiological systems. This course meets for three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory session each week. This course satisfies the organismal elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111 and CHE 105, 106, or consent of instructor. CHE 205 recommended. Alternate years, Fall '10.
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5.00 Credits
This course examines the anatomical and physiological adaptations of vertebrates from an evolutionary perspective using lectures and laboratory exercises. Vertebrate diversity is studied from examining all major living clades. An organ systems approach is used to illustrate general structural and functional patterns across different vertebrates. The laboratory portion of the course requires of dissection several representative vertebrates. This course meets for three hours of lecture and for two two-hour laboratory sessions each week. This course satisfies either the organismal or ecology/evolution elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111, or consent of instructor. Alternate years, Fall '09.
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4.00 Credits
Modern genetic techniques have revolutionized the biological sciences, and an understanding of genetics is essential to most fields of biology, from wildlife and conservation biology, to biotechnology and medical research. This course builds upon students' basic understanding of genetics to develop new molecular genetic skills, a better understanding of experimental approaches in genetics, and the ability to access and organize genetic information from the burgeoning bioinformatics databases. The class meets for two three-hour periods each week that will be divided between lecture and laboratory work. In addition, students may be required to work in the laboratory outside of scheduled class time, depending on the nature of the experiments conducted. This course satisfies the cell/molecular elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111, 210 and CHE 105, 106. Recommended: CHE 205. Alternate Years, Spring '11.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a guided reading course that allows students to explore a variety of topics and discuss their understanding and interpretation of biological subjects with their peers. The goal of this course is to allow students to pursue specific topics in more detail, and to develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate and discuss technical literature in biology. The course may be taken up to two times for credit towards the major requirements. This course meets for one two hour discussion period each week Prerequisites: declared biology major. Annually, Spring.
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1.00 Credits
The senior thesis sequence provides students with the opportunity to carry out guided research, in consultation with one or more faculty members. In this first course (typically taken in the Spring of the junior year), students are expected to develop the research proposal. The proposal should provide the necessary background to the work, identify the questions that will be addressed, and present a fully developed experimental or observational design. The class meets for one hour each week. Prerequisites: 15 credit hours in biology and junior standing. Annually, Spring.
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2.00 Credits
The senior thesis sequence provides students with the opportunity to carry out guided research, in consultation with one or more faculty members. This course (typically taken in the Fall of the senior year) is a continuation of BIO 460A. Students will carry out their proposed research in collaboration with one or more faculty members. Students will meet regularly with faculty advisors to evaluate their progress. Prerequisite: BIO 460A. Annually, Fall.
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