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3.00 Credits
The habitats of bacteria and archaea in Antarctica and the roles that these microorganisms play in geochemical cycles. Particular emphasis on the adaptations of microbes to the extreme environmental conditions of Antarctica. Special topics will include geochemical influences on microbial evolution and community structure, biogeography of microbes and life in extreme environments Prerequisite, Either an introductory course in Biology (101, 102 or 115) or Principles of Geoscience. One semester of chemistry is desirable but not required. 0.5 credit (Same as Geosciences 262.)
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3.00 Credits
Study of natural selection, behavioral evolution, genetic variability, molecular evolution, speciation and macroevolution. Discussion of readings from the literature. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 101 and 102, or 115, and junior standing. Maximum enrollment, 12.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the life sciences. The diversity of living organisms, the molecular basis of life, the mechanisms of inheritance, and the process and patterns of evolution. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Maximum enrollment, 100. Chang and E Williams.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the life sciences with a focus on how structure promotes function at cellular, organismal, and ecosystem levels of organization. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Maximum enrollment, 100. Lehman and Pfitsch.
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Introduction to the study of biology at the college level for students with a strong background in biology and chemistry. Intensive study of selected topics that illustrate the fundamental principles of, and new developments in, the biological sciences. Three hours of class/discussion and three hours of laboratory. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) (Proseminar.) Prerequisite, consent of department. Maximum enrollment, 32. Gapp and McCormick.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to environmental science. Emphasis on scientific understanding of the causes and implications of, and potential solutions for, problems that result from human interactions with the environment. Current environmental problems examined from an ecological perspective. (Same as Environmental Studies 150.) T Elgren.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the science of genetics with particular focus on its application in society, e.g., in medicine and agriculture. Discussion of the social, ethical and legal issues arising from the Human Genome Project. Three hours of class and occasional time in lab. May not be counted toward the concentration or the minor, and not open to students who have completed 248. Garrett.
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The science of sustainability. Using a variety of tools students will assess the total environmental impact associated with the manufacturing, use and disposal of a variety of common consumer goods. Key concepts to be introduced include life-cycle analysis, eco-design, product stewardship, product dematerialization, industrial metabolism and industrial symbiosis. Popular strategies for reducing the environmental burden of industrial activities will also be examined. (Proseminar.) Prerequisite, any 100-level course in science, government or economics. May not be counted toward the concentration or the minor in biology. (Same as Geosciences 218.) Maximum enrollment, 24. McCormick.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, single-cell eukaryotes (yeast, algae, protozoa) and viruses, with an emphasis on prokaryotic metabolism and ecology. Basic laboratory techniques, including isolation, cultivation and identification of microbes. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite, 101 and 102, or 115 and Chemistry 120 or 125, or consent of instructor. McCormick.
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3.00 Credits
Inquiry-based study of functional gross anatomy and histology. Laboratory emphasizes dissection with related microscopic anatomy to understand musculoskeletal and mammalian organization. Mammalian emphasis is supplemented with fresh material and group presentations of non-mammalian dissections. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 101 and 102, or 115, or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 18. Miller.
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