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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This is a study of the morphology, physiology, biochemical activities, ecology, and classifications of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protista). Includes the study of pathogenic and economically useful forms, and methods of culture, identification, sterilization and bacteriological analyses. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the major plant groups from an evolutionary perspective with emphasis on trends in anatomy, gross structure, and reproductive strategies. Evidence from fossil record is examined. The course includes both lab and field exercises. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory/field work. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers major invertebrate phyla with emphasis on evolution, taxonomy, structure, physiology, ecology and laboratory dissection of representative types. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the phylum chordata with an emphasis on the vertebrates. Evolutionary relationships among the vertebrates are considered as well as aspects of ecology, behavior, anatomy, and physiology. Field and laboratory studies, utilizing mainly fish, amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals, emphasize the ecology, behavior and physiology of vertebrates. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
Paleobiology and past history of major groups of vertebrates. Emphasis is on the processes of vertebrate evolution from ancient fishes to extinct mammals through geological time. Diversification patterns, extinction, and environmental implications are all considered. Same as GLY 39. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/museum visits. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course will cover the biology of the major groups of marine mammals, including cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians, as well as the sea otter and polar bear. Topics to be covered include evolutionary history and adaptation to the marine environment, thermoregulation, locomotion and foraging, diving physiology and behavior, communication and sensory systems, social behavior, reproduction, energetics, distribution patterns, exploitation and conservation. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/museum visits. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the form and function of the plant body, including morphology and anatomy, primary and secondary growth and differentiation, floral development and structure, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, hormone action, transport, gas exchange, and metabolism. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
Fundamentals of the taxonomy, morphology, and evolution of the chordates from a comparative point of view. Laboratory includes study and dissection of selected protochordates and representative vertebrates, including lamprey, shark and mud puppy and cat. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
The adaptive, evolutionary, and physiological nature of animal behavior. Ecological as well as comparative, hormonal and neurological aspects of behavior are covered in lecture and laboratory. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces life in marine waters. Topics include physical biological properties of marine waters, identification and characteristics of major groups of marine plants and animals, adaptive modifications to marine environments and the special nature and diversity of marine ecosystems. Field and laboratory work emphasizes methods of collecting, sampling, and analyzing marine organisms. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/fieldwork. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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