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4.00 Credits
The study of vertebrate function, emphasizing the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of homeostatic mechanisms in cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Integrated control processes at all levels will be included. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: Biol. 231.) Every spring.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasis will be on the functional connections between nucleic acids and proteins, and the special role that DNA plays in both heritability and in regulating cellular processes. Molecular methodologies like gene cloning, genomics, and bioinformatics will be highlighted. The laboratory exercises will include experiments designed to illustrate concepts central to cell and molecular biology and to familiarize students with basic skills required at the laboratory bench. Cross-listed with Bmb. 317 (Prerequisite: Biol. 240, 313 and Chem. 206.) Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Every spring.
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2.00 Credits
An elective for students wanting to pursue a research project under the direction of a faculty sponsor. This elective does not replace the required Senior Research course (Biol. 419). Minimum of 6 hours lab/field work per week. (Prerequisite: Biol. 219 and permission of the department chairperson.) Every semester.
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2.00 Credits
An elective for students having taken Biology 319 and wanting to either continue their research or begin a new research project under the direction of a faculty sponsor. This elective does not replace the required Senior Research course (Biol. 419). Minimum of 6 hours lab/field work per week. (Prerequisite: Biol. 319 and permission of the department chairperson.) Every semester.
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4.00 Credits
Developmental Biology emphasizes the development of vertebrates, but will include several invertebrate forms in the lab. The student will make comparisons of the development of various life forms, noting similarities and differences, relating them to the evolutionary concept. The student will master the basics of development from gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage and early development, histogenesis, organogenesis to hatching, metamorphosis or birth. The student will also develop an understanding of developmental gene regulation and patterns of gene and protein expression during embryonic development. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: Biol. 231 and 240.) As required.
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4.00 Credits
A detailed study of the similarities and differences in morphology of vertebrates. Emphasis will be on evolutionary relationships and developmental differences of fossil and modern chordate groups, as well as the adaptive changes of the organ systems throughout the vertebrate classes. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: one year of college-level biology.) As required.
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4.00 Credits
The study of the interrelationship between organisms and their environment. This course will emphasize populations, communities, and ecosystems and will include quantitative, evolutionary, and physiological ecology. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: Biol. 130.) Every fall.
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4.00 Credits
Functional microscopic anatomy of human and mammalian tissues. This course will emphasize the structural appearance and functional relationships of cells, tissues, and organs as observed with the light microscope. Cell and tissue ultrastructure viewed from transmission and scanning electron micrographs will be included. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: one year of college-level biology.) As required.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic concepts of immunology, including the immune response, antigenantibody reactions, cell-mediated responses, hypersensitivity, transplantation, tumor immunity, and current developments. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: Biol. 313 or similar background in microbiology.) As required.
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4.00 Credits
The study of animal behavior from a zoological point of view. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary, ecological, genetic, and physiological aspects of innate behavior patterns (rather than learned behavior). Laboratories will cover physiological aspects of behavior, animal communication, social behavior, and behavior genetics. Students will also carry out research of their own experimental design. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: one year of college-level biology or consent of instructor.) As required.
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