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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic principles of immunology., The course covers innate and adaptive immunity, including the structure and function of immune, system components, T and B cell development and, activation, complement system, and consequences, of immune system failure.
Prerequisite:
BI-256 or permission of the instructor
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4.00 Credits
Fundamental concepts of physiology are correlated, to the structure of the human body. This course, employs a systems approach, emphasizing the human, body as a dynamic system of interdependent, components. Clinical case studies will be, incorporated to complement lecture material and, to enhance problem solving techniques. This, course will highlight the muscular, skeletal,, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lecture 3 hours,, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite:
BI-151. Not open to students who have taken BI-263 and, BI-264., Must register for BI-355L.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of BI 355. This course will, highlight immunity, fluid balance, and the, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and, urinary systems. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours., Course fee.
Prerequisite:
BI-355., Not open to students who have taken BI-263 and BI-264., Must register for BI-356L.
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4.00 Credits
A laboratory intensive exploration of advanced, topics in molecular biology. The course will, emphasize DNA engineering, protein expression,, and sequence analysis. Skills include, plasmid, design, creation, expression, DNA and protein, sequence analysis, and use of multiple computer, tools and databases. Lecture 2 hours, lab 4, hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite:
BI-255 and CH-231., Must registrar for BI-360L.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the genetic and cellular mechanisms that, drive the formation of cell types, tissues, and, organs. Laboratory exercises will explore how, developmental biologists perform experiments using, a range of animal models including sea urchins,, frogs, and zebrafish. Current and classical, developmental studies from the primary literature, will be discussed. Course fee.
Prerequisite:
BI-151 and BI-152
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3.00 Credits
Explores the major categories of behavior, demonstrated by animal life including, communication, aggression and defense,, courtship and reproduction, parental care and, social behaviors. Special focus is placed on, understanding the proximate and ultimate causation, of behaviors across a variety of taxa, including, humans. Connections are made across the fields, of comparative psychology, ethology, behavioral, ecology and sociobiology.
Prerequisite:
BI-151 and BI-152
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with PS-375., Explores the mechanisms of hormone action that, affect behavior. Emphasis is on the synthesis,, fluctuation, and control of hormone secretion and, how they affect behavior. Behaviors involved in, reproduction, aggression, and memory processing, are some of the behaviors covered in this course.
Prerequisite:
PS-265 or BI-151
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3.00 Credits
An investigation of the evidence, mechanisms,, tools, and pattern of evolution. Builds on the, introduction to evolution in BI-151/152.
Prerequisite:
BI-151 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of, biology at an approved setting under professional, supervision. Each student should choose a setting, related to their personal, professional or, vocational interests that will allow them to apply, what they are learning in their biology courses., Recommended settings include laboratories,, pharmacies, hospitals, businesses, schools, and, government. Permission of the instructor and, Career Development Center is required.
Prerequisite:
Limited to junior and senior biology majors
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of a topic of current interest in, biology. The topic is determined before the, course begins by the interest of the students and, faculty. Classes consist of lectures,, discussions, review papers and/or presentations by, students. Admission by permission of, instructor.
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