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4.00 Credits
This course in an introductory study of the adaptations, ecology, and life histories of parasitic protozoans, invertebrates, and plants. Humanparasite interaction from an ecological and evolutionary perspective will be emphasized. 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 is a study of the kinds of vascular plants and their ecological relationships. Study indicates representative families, community ecology, and methods of identification, evolution, systematic, and nomenclature. Two hours lecture, four hours fieldwork. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide biology and environmental science students with an overview of the rapidly growing field of conservation biology. We will focus on biological processes of relevance to conservation at the species, population and community levels, including evolution, population genetics, and ecology. The major threats to global biodiversity will be examined, as well as various actions that have been taken to slow its loss. We will also introduce management issues such as sustainable development, reserve design and conservation law enforcement. Laboratory sessions will utilize materials available through the American Museum of Natural History's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation program for Conservation Educators, including problem-solving exercises, debates, and web-based interactive exercises. Students will work in small groups on these assignments, and present their results to the class. In addition, students will read articles from the primary literature and lead discussions of these papers, answering questions designed to extract the main points from each. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students interested in tropical environments with brief but intense experience in a variety of terrestrial, arboreal, and aquatic habitats. The focus of this course will be on project-oriented field studies (observational and experimental) that incorporate and emphasize the scientific method. Student projects will address issues of interest in ecology and tropical biology. These projects may involve 1) the entire class, 2) small groups of students, 3) individuals. Another important component of this course will involve learning about the indigenous people of region studied (e.g., ethnobotany). Length of course varies based on location. This course has special travel fees. Prerequisite of one 100-level Biology course or permission of instructor is required.
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3.00 Credits
A field travel course to the Indo-Pacific or Caribbean which focuses on the ecology of coral reefs. Biodiversity of the fish, invertebrates and algae, and the nature of their interactions are emphasized. Length of course varies based on location. This course has special travel fees. Prerequisite of one 100-level Biology course or permission of instructor is required.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Different faculty members will cover different topics in fields related to ecology and/or evolution in various semesters in lecture or seminar format. The specific topic will be announced in advance and the student may take the course only once. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory when offered for four credits. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course will cover elements of experimental design and data analysis. Statistical concepts relating to parametric and non-parametric analyses, correlation and regression, and distribution tests are covered. Emphasis is placed on designing controlled experiments that produce data sets that can be quantitatively analyzed with basic statistical procedures. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.
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2.00 Credits
An opportunity for the eligible sophomore, junior, or senior to become acquainted with the research process in the biological sciences either in the laboratory of a faculty member or in the laboratory of an outside research institution. Report to be submitted at the conclusion of the work.
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2.00 Credits
Continuation of Biology 298. Dissemination of the results of the research conducted by either poster or oral presentation is required. Prerequisite of BIO 298 is required.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an examination of basic life processes including molecular and cell biology, genetics and the functioning of the human organism. Students are encouraged to think creatively and critically about topics studied, such as current issues concerning DNA, genes, chromosomes and disease as they relate to man. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite of Honors Program is required.
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