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3.00 Credits
An introduction to plant and animal systematics, plant physiology and ecology. Includes a major laboratory project and report. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to classical genetics, molecular genetics and population genetics. Includes a major writing project designed to explore specific topics in genetics and evolution. Three hours lecture per week. Offered fall and summer semester.
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3.00 Credits
Continue the exploration of basic human anatomy and physiology introduced in BIO 201,emphasizing the relationship to issues of wellness and disease. The course enables students to better understand the functioning of organ systems of the body and their interactions. Modern applications in the areas of genetics, reproduction, nutrition and health are included. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester of even years. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches biology students how to design an experiment in a format that leads to a statistical analysis which tests the desired hypothesis. Students learn how to recognize and apply statistical analyses most appropriate for a given data set, focusing on real examples from recent or on-going research. Emphasis is placed on some of the more commonly used statistical methods in biology in order to provide a framework for exploration of more advanced methods. This is an applied course with emphasis on using computer programs effectively. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester of odd years.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the structure and function of flowering plants and the morphology classification and life histories of fungi, bryophytes, ferns and seed plants. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202
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3.00 Credits
The study of the relationships between animals and plants and their natural environments. Factors shaping the distribution and abundance of organisms, populations and communities are discussed. Specific emphasis is given to factors such as competition, predation, herbivory, mutualism, physiology, climate, energy flow, and biochemical cycles that influence species adaptations and, in turn, patterns of distribution and abundance. The laboratory is designed to provide experience in the field using several techniques for monitoring both plant and animal populations, as well as environmental parameters in a variety of habitats. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the ecology of freshwater and saltwater wetlands systems. Linkages between the plants, animals, microbes, hydrology and chemistry of various wetland types are emphasized. Wetland delineation, functional assessment of wetlands, and wetland creation and restoration are among the topics discussed. Field trips and laboratory sessions focus on quantitative evaluations of the hydrology, soils, and plant and animal communities of various wetland types. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester of even years. Prerequisite: BIO 311 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Principles of identification and classification of land plants. Use of plant keys is emphasized. This course includes a survey of major vascular plant families and field study of local plants and vegetation types. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester as needed. Prerequisite: BIO 202 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
Water is perhaps our most vital resource, yet its availability is often taken for granted. This class covers the principles of hydrologic processes that govern water distribution within a variety of landscapes. The influence of land use (e.g. rural, agricultural, urban) on water availability and quality are addressed, as well as watershed management issues and practices. In the laboratory portion of this course, field techniques are used to quantify hydrologic processes in surface waters, groundwater and wetland soils. Water quality is also assessed within lake and river environments. Modern tools, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), are utilized to connect landscape properties to water availability and quality. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester of odd years. Prerequisite: EVS 101 (BIO 202 is recommended)
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3.00 Credits
The study of preserving and restoring nature and ecosystem processes are covered. This course introduces students to the anthropogenic problems facing ecosystems and some of the possible solutions. Theory and application pertaining to biodiversity, species extinction, biological invasions, land management and other topics are discussed. Three hours lecture per week. Offered spring semester of odd years. Prerequisite: BIO 202, BIO 311 recommended
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