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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to develop an appreciation of insects with minor emphasis on spiders as a comparative system. Class learning goals involve examining structure and function as a background to understanding the ecology and behavior of these animals. Class DISCUSSION is highly encouraged! Topics such as development, external morphology, internal systems, sociality, defense mechanisms, reproductive behavior, feeding behavior, as well as both detrimental and beneficial aspects of insects are covered. Laboratory learning goals include developing an understanding and appreciation of insect taxonomy, morphology, and ecology through the tool of creating a collection. As such, labs during the first part of the course are spent in the field collecting insects, allowing this course to fulfill one credit of Millikin?s off-campus learning requirement. Pre-requisites: BI 105/155 and BI 108/158.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Study of vertebrate differentiation and development from gametogenesis to organogenesis in the different vertebrate groups. Some lectures on experimental embryology and human embryology. Pre-requisite: Biology 305/355 or consent of instructor. Alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
Course includes history and development of cell theory; morphological and functional significance of cell organelles; processes of mitosis and meiosis; and molecular basis for protein synthesis, metabolism, and photosynthesis. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 355. Pre-requisite: Biology 300/350 or consent of instructor.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Morphology, life history, host-parasite relationships, distribution and relationship to humans of important parasites. Diagnosis, epidemiology and prevention of infections. Pre-requisite: Biology 108/158 or consent of instructor. Alternate years.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Plant physiology is the study of plant function at the cellular, organ and organism level. An understanding of the dynamic physical and chemical processes that are going on inside plants be used to construct accurate models of plant function, and to apply those models to predict responses to the internal and external environment. In this course, we will concentrate on how flowering plants, in particular, perform the physiological processes common to all primary producers, that not only result in food production, but also in production of the oxygen atmosphere and UV protection from ozone, and of the raw materials necessary in human culture. We will seek answers to questions about adaptive significance of physiologies; why plants grow where they do, why there are differences in growth rates, and how these differences are selected for. A research project will be required as a major part of the laboratory section. This course is designed to be taken by junior and senior biology majors who have had courses in ecology and evolution, diversity of life, general and organic chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and plant biology. It is necessary to integrate concepts from all of these courses to understand how plant growth, reproduction, and survival are affected by the physical, chemical, and biotic environment. This is a Biology category 4 class. Pre-requisite, consent of instructor.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the study of North American freshwater and saltwater fishes. Topics include evolution and classification, physiology, and ecology. Lab will focus on collection and identification of local and regional species. Saturday field trip(s) will be required and an extended sampling trip over spring break will be available
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3.00 Credits
Theories and mechanisms of infection and immunity. A general course dealing with the nature of antigens, antibodies, immunologic reactions with consideration of antibody structure and the cellular, biochemical, and genetic basis of immunity. Allergic phenomena, autoimmune disease, transplantation, and cancer will be discussed. Pre-requisite: Biology 305/355.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The interrelationships of plants, animals, microorganisms and the abiotic environment. Topics include limiting factors; competition, predation, and commensalism; population ecology; ecosystem organization and energetics; and problems in experimental design and ecological analysis. Some Saturday field trips are planned. Pre-requisite: Biology 108/158 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Same as BI 220, with the requirement that students be in the school of education. Education majors may take BI 320, with prerequisite of one previous biology course. Students will complete one scientific style research paper on an independent project, and will develop an inquiry-based two to three week unit plan on one of the topics in ecology, at an agreed upon level, using techniques and material from Field Ecology. This course satisfies the MPSL off campus learning requirement.
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