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4.00 Credits
The primary focus of this course is to examine the origin and nature of the life forms that exist today and the effect of human activity on those organisms. As a background for understanding those changes, the role of the environment and genetics in the evolution of living species will be studied. Review of biological, geological, and meteorological concepts will support the study. Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
In this course, we will engage in a crossdisciplinary study of pharmacology by appealing to biological, sociological, historical, political, and anthropological points of reference. Our first discussions will center largely on the putative mechanisms by which drugs act in the central nervous system. We will also consider how power may define the representation of drugs in society and the resulting consequences for drug regulation. Additionally, we will discuss the relationship of colonialism to drug history, the social forces governing the perceived "moral" status of drug use, andthe emerging ethical issues surrounding drug discovery. Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
Why do the cardinals on campus perch at the tops of trees and chirp so loudly Why do some killer whales hunt in packs and others hunt singly This course is designed to help students better understand the mechanisms, evolution, and consequences of animal (including human) behavior. Topics such as communication, foraging, orientation, reproduction, and social behavior will be covered. In addition to gaining insight into animal behavior, students will also obtain a broader understanding of science, the scientific method, and some of the unanswered questions in the study of animal behavior. Four class hours per week. Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
Students will consider the impact of genetic information on both individuals and various aspects of society with a particular focus on human health and disease. The course begins with an introduction to human genetics which will serve as background for discussion of aspects of the human condition that have a genetic basis as well as uses of genome sequence information. In addition to learning the underlying biology, discussions will include related societal, ethical, and policy topics. Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
The first course in the introductory biology sequence for intended majors and for those interested in a more substantial introduction to Biology is an introduction to the core themes of biology, emphasizing the scientific method, evolution, the diversity of life, and how organisms interact with their environment. Three class hours per week and weekly recitations. Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
The second course in the introductory biology sequence for majors is a study of the relationship of structure and function in plants and animals. Laboratories emphasize the scientific method as a way of knowing. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 150 Principles of Biology I: Organisms & Populations Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
The third course in the introductory biology sequence is a study of the relationship of structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and microbiology. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms and CHM 104 General Chemistry II Meets general academic requirement S.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the diversity of animal phyla, emphasizing similarities and differences among groups, adaptations to their respective environments, and potential evolutionary pathways for various organ systems. Laboratories emphasize structure and function of invertebrate anatomy through observation and dissection of living and preserved specimens. A required weekend trip to an aquarium or the ocean should be anticipated. Three hours of lecture plus three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Biology 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms.
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1.00 Credits
The structure and function of eukaryotic cells will be explored at the molecular and cellular levels. Topics include cell signaling, membranes, organelles, cell cycle control, motility, and programmed cell death. Primary literature is analyzed in recitation sections. Laboratory provides experience in methods of subcellular fractionation, cytology, and cell culture. Selfdesigned investigations test hypotheses using fluorescent microscopy. Three lecture hours, one hour of recitation, and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells
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4.00 Credits
Genetics includes coverage of the four main branches of modern genetic study: classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and genomics. Experimental approaches, human genetics, and model systems are emphasized. Topics include mutations, gene interactions, chromosomes, quantitative and evolutionary genetics, gene mapping, gene cloning, genetic engineering, and applications of genetics to the study of development, cancer, and behavior. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells
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