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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the principles of molecular virology with an emphasis on human and animal viruses. Topics include structure, classification, replication and mechanisms of pathogenesis. Students will be introduced to the methods of diagnosis and detectiion, current uses of viruses in gene therapy, emerging viruses, vaccine applications and immunity. Students conduct and write a substantive paper related to the pathanogenesis of a specific virally-induced disease. Prerequisite: BIO 263. Three hours lecture. Offered spring, alternate years. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Students become familiar with important elements of the study of animal behavior including principles of experimental design and observation. Students investigate the importance evolution plays in adaptive strategies in response to changing habitats, competition and survival. Course acquaints students with the principles of ethology including behavioral physiology, instinct, genetics, biological clocks, migration, aggression, agonistic behavior, competition, parental investment, mating systems, and sociability. Students prepare a research paper based on critique of a recent scholarly work. Lectures are supplemented with ?lms. Prerequisite: BIO 263. Three hours lecture. Offered as needed. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Neuroscience integrates knowledge of biology, chemistry, psychology and medicine to achieve better understanding of nervous system function and behavior. Students will be introduced to the nervous system anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology, development and evolution. Cognitive processes such as learning, memory, perception, language development and pathological conditions affecting neurological function will also be studied. Prerequisites: BIO 206. Three hours lecture. Offered as needed. 3credits
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the principles of ecology with emphasis on representative natural communities on campus. Topics include evolution, population dynamics, interspecies interactions, biogeochemical cycles, and human impacts on the world's ecosystems. Students will become familiar with ?eld and laboratory methods in ecological science, and the design and implementation of original research projects. Through their research, students will develop their skills in interpreting primary scienti?c literature, and in presenting ecological information in written and oral formats. Prerequisite: BIO 102, earning a 'C-' or higher. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Lab fee. Offered fall, alternate years. 4 credits
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Topics in this course focus on current issues in life and physical sciences and vary depending on faculty and student interest. Format, prerequisites and lab fees determined based on topic. Course may be repeated for credit for course sections with different topics. 1-3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the molecular and biochemical principles that explain the characteristics leading to the development and spread of cancer. The main concepts that shape our understanding of how cancer arises will be reviewed. Topics include DNA mutations and repair mechanisms, gene regulation, growth factor signaling and oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, apoptosis, cellular differentiation, metastasis, and gene interactions. Infections causing human cancer will also be examined. Students will explore a particular form of cancer in detail, write a research paper that includes a critique of the scientific literature, and present a summary to the class as a mini-lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 263 and CHE 211. BIO 206 is a pre- or co-requisite. Three hours lecture, Offered as needed. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Bioinformatics is the study of genes and their function and strives to characterize the complete genetic makeup of a wide array of organisms. Applications of bioinformatics range from basic cell and molecular biology, to evolutionary biology, structural biology, pharmacology, human genetics and forensics. Students will gain hands-on experience with DNA manipulation computer software techniques, using the process of genome sequencing, basic bioinformatics tools used to analyze genes and genomes, as well as current methods for analyzing protein function (Fly-Trap analysis) that has been enabled by the completion of the Drosophila melanogaster genome. Prerequisite: BIO 263. Three hours lecture, Offered as needed. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the cells and organs involved with humoral and cell-mediated immunity. Antigen-antibody interactions, activation of the complement cascade, and triggering mechanisms of B-cell and T-cell responses are discussed. Students are introduced to specific disorders of the immune response associated with AIDS, allergies, blood transfusions, transplantations, and tumors. Students learn how to read, review and critique journal articles and present case studies. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIO 206, BIO 308, CHE 112/112L or department approval. Offered spring, alternate years. 3 credits
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Theories and proposed mechanisms of the developmental process are considered. Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and neurulation as well as the fates of selected germ layer rudiments are studied in various invertebrate and vertebrate species. Living specimens as well as slide material also will be studied as part of the course. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 206. Offered occasionally. 3 credits
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0.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course focuses on the structure/function relationships of macromolecules with emphasis on proteins. Students investigate the relevance of macromolecular conformation to function and biological activity as it relates to enzymes, bioenergetics, metabolism and its regulation and biomembranes. Laboratory exercises include chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, centrifugation and enzyme kinetics. Computer software is incorporated for data analysis and presentation. Students with little or no background in biological sciences are encouraged to take BIO 101 or BIO 177 to strengthen their background for this course. Prerequisites: CHE 211 Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Lab fee. Offered fall, alternate years. 4 credits
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