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4.00 Credits
This course covers the life histories, ecology, behavior, physiology, morphology, evolution, relations to humans, and taxonomy of nonvertebrate animals such as clams, starfish, insects, etc. Emphasis is on aquatic invertebrates from freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats. A mixture of field and laboratory work trains students in collection, observation and experimental techniques. Lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101, 102 or equivalent. Also offered through Outdoor Studies.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the factors influencing the abundance and distribution of species, including interactions between individuals and their physical/chemical environment, population dynamics and the structure/function of communities and ecosystems and their responses to disturbance. Labs are field-oriented and emphasize characteristics of local communities or specific techniques such as estimation of population density. Lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101,102 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Also offered as Environmental Studies 221 and through Outdoor Studies.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the evolution, morphology, physiology and life histories of mosses, ferns, conifers, flowering plants and their relatives, in an ecological context. Indoor labs survey the morphology and reproductive characters of the major groups of plants as well as the structure and function of plant organs and tissues. Outdoor labs emphasize ecology, identification and economic uses of local plants. Lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101,102 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The objectives of the course are to become familiar with the diversity of mammalian species as well as their distribution, morphology, taxonomy and ecology. Students relate this diversity and specific aspects of their ecology to evolutionary history and learn to identify mammals to the family level. Lectures and laboratory (including fieldwork). Prerequisites: Biology 101, 102 or equivalent. Also offered through Outdoor Studies.
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4.00 Credits
Microorganisms have shaped the environment through their activities and affect humans by providing drugs, enhancing our food and causing disease. This course provides an introduction to the structure, physiology, ecology, genetics and evolution of microscopic organisms including bacteria, archaea and protists. Lectures examine the metabolic activities and adaptations of these organisms as they interact with their environment. Ecological, medical, and industrial importance of microbes and microbial communities is also presented. The laboratory involves microbial cultivation, isolation and identification as well as analysis of microbial presence and activity. Laboratory skills acquired in this course are applicable to a variety of fields including genetics, environmental studies, health and industry. Lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101,102; pre- or co-requisite: Chemistry 101 or 103 or permission of instructor.
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0.50 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques, use and care of laboratory animals. Students gain knowledge and hands-on experience in anesthetics/analgesics, surgical techniques, and proper animal handling and husbandry. The ethical use of animals in research, appropriate and humane care, and the functions of regulatory agencies are covered. Concurrently, students explore the relationships between humans and animals used in teaching and research. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101 or Biology 101 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles and science of anatomy and physiology. In lectures, students learn the essential concepts that underlie human physiology. The lab is dedicated to the study of human anatomy and the relationship between anatomical form and function. The course is intended to increase the appreciation of the vast complexity of vertebrate anatomy and one's own biology. Prerequisites: Biology 101, 102 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course is intended for students interested in environmental science (e.g., environmental studies, biology, geology or chemistry majors or minors). Familiarization with experimental design and statistics and training in field techniques including map and compass work, basic surveying, and water, soil, vegetation and faunal sampling. Introduces students to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research in environmental science. Students acquire a working knowledge of ArcView GIS software and gain experience creating and managing GIS projects. Students interested in developing highly marketable GIS and field skills in the context of environmental research should consider taking this course. Also offered as Geology 241.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of the transmission of inherited characteristics and the underlying molecular mechanisms of the regulation of expression of genetic information. Genetic engineering and an introduction to population genetics are included. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101, 102 or equivalent; pre- or co-requisite: Chemistry 101 or 103 or permission of instructor. Counts toward the biochemistry and neuroscience (cellular track) majors.
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4.00 Credits
An understanding of the concepts and processes of cell biology is fundamental to all other disciplines in biological sciences. This course introduces cellular structure and the function of these structures in relation to the physiology of the organism. Lectures introduce cell ultrastructure and the methods of studying it, membrane structure and function, protein structure and function, and the fundamentals of primary metabolism and information storage/transfer (i.e., replication, transcription and translation of genetic material). The material is relevant to animal, plant and microbial organisms. The lab consists of a series of protocols to demonstrate some fundamental methodologies in cell biology and introduces the process of scientific research. Lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101,102. Recommended: Chemistry 103,104. Counts toward the biochemistry and neuroscience (cellular track) majors.
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