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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For students who desire research work but have not yet completed BIOL 30200. Prerequisites: One introductory biology course; permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
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1.00 Credits
This 12-day course will explore the wonders of Costa Rica, with a focus on the natural environment and efforts to protect and restore it. We will investigate natural history, tropical forest ecology, biodiversity and conservation biology, deforestation and reforestation, ecotourism, and sustainable development through field trips, site visits, and hands-on research and service. We will also integrate the Costa Ricas culture and language into the curriculum through community involvement, examining the cultural differences in belief systems related to nature, and Spanish language training for biologists. Prerequisites: 2 courses in biology or environmental science. 1 credit.
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4.00 Credits
This course is specifically designed for allied health majors. This course cannot be used to fulfill biology or biochemistry elective course requirements. Prerequisites: BIOL 12100-12200 or BIOL 11900-12000; CHEM 12100 or CHEM 12300 or CHEM 11100-11200. OBJECTIVES: This course explores the physiology and identification of microorganisms and explores the central role of microbes in biology including the influences and impact of microorganisms on the biosphere, as well as, the interrelationship of microbes with humans, and the transmission of disease.
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3.00 Credits
The study of physiological mechanisms, from the molecular and cellular to the organismic level, with an emphasis placed on unique adaptations to environmental stresses. Specific topics include the mechanisms underlying nerve function, movement, circulation, respiration, and endocrine regulation. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 12100-12200, BIOL 11900-12000, or BIOL 15100-15200. 4 credits. (F,Y)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the modern field of botany. Topics include an evolutionary survey of plants and fungi, principles of classification, and theories of the evolution and ecology of plants. Laboratories stress the observation of plants in their natural habitats. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 12100-12200, or BIOL 11900-12000. 4 credits. (IRR)
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3.00 Credits
This seminar will examine what "biotechnology" is and how it impacts our society. The first half of the course will be devoted to providing students with sufficient understanding of the science of biotechnology to assess the impact of these advances on society. Topics will include the composition of genes, molecular biology, reproduction, cell biology, and immunology. For this part of the course, we will use the text, Bioltechnology: Demystifying the Concepts. The class will also have several readings from current scientific publications, newspapers and other major media sources. Foloowing the general introduction into the science underlying the technology, we will focus on the ethical, financial, political, and sociological impacts of advances in biotechnology in society. Students will research and present on current topics in bioltechnology, such as gene therapy for diseases, genetic engineering in agriculture, drug development for AIDS and cancer and stem cells. In the final segment of the term, groups of students will simulate the work of a congressional subcommittee by making decisions on how to allocate funding for a variety of biotechnology projects.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of the possibilities that have arisen from the intervention of technology into the reproductive process. Topics include the selection of embryos, the genetic alteration of embryos, the cloning of humans, changes in our understanding of traditional family relationships, and the emergence of the field of regenerative medicine. Discuss of the ethical and social implications of the technology. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
World population is projected to increase from 6.2 billion to 10 billion people over the next 25 years. This course in environmental science explores possible alternatives to current global practices, in the context of the pressures of population growth. Major topics include water reserves, fossil fuels, and food production. 3 credits. (IRR)
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3.00 Credits
We will address both the theory of evolution by natural selection as an explanation of the natural world and as a concept that has shaped and been shaped by society. Students will learn about what the theory entails, and a brief history of the social reactions to the concept, including the long-standing conflict with western religion. We will explore how our understanding of evolution has, and has not, itself evolved from Darwin's formulations. Finally, the application of evolutionary theory in modern society will be considered, from its relevance to racism to its role in the internet. Only open to students in the Ithaca College Honors Program. 3 credits. (F,IRR)
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3.00 Credits
Explores the important roles of plants in modern society and indigenous cultures, with specific focus on plants as sources of medicines and food. Other topics include plant classification; the mechanisms of bioactive plant compounds in humans; the evolution, domestication, and genetic modification of crop plants; plant conservation; and ownership of nature. Lectures include discussions based on readings as well as lectures. Prerequisites: BIOL 11900-BIOL 12000, or BIOL 12100-BIOL 12200 or BIOL 15100, CHEM 11700 (for students using the latter two prerequisites, concurrent enrollment in one of the latter two courses is allowed). 4 credits. (F,O)
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