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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of man's impact on the environment. Basic ecological principles are examined in the context of man's interaction with the biosphere. The ecological effects of pollution and other man-made disturbances are described. Topics include: principles pertaining to ecosystems, communities and populations; biogeochemical cycles; sources of pollution; effects of pollutants on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; deforestation; loss of species richness; biomarkers; and bioremediation. The course is appropriate for science majors and for nonmajors with a strong science background.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course emphasizing basic understanding of the biochemical, replication, host-parasite relationships and pathogenesis of plant, animal, and microbial viruses. Medical virology and human viral pathogenesis are emphasized. Prerequisite: A course in introductory microbiology or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The course provides an overview of life and the environment. Basic biological principles are examined in the context of the impact humans have on the biosphere. Topics include: ecological principles at the population, community and ecosystem levels; climate; biogeochemical cycles; human population growth; sources and effects of pollution; deforestation and habitat loss; loss of species richness; extinction; global warming; disease; biomarkers; biotechnology; and bioremediation. The course is appropriate for science majors and for non-majors with a strong science background.
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3.00 Credits
Evolution is the single most important concept uniting the many fields of biology. This course covers the theory of evolution and the various levels at which evolution works in living systems. Topics to be addressed include evolutionary genetics (including molecular evolution), adaptation and natural selection, evolution and diversity (including phylogeny reconstruction), and paleobiology and macroevolution.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of plant biochemistry, genetics, development and physiology. Emphasis will be placed upon the presentation of current research problems and findings in plant biology. Typical subjects will include developmental genetics, applications of molecular biology to understand cellular structure and function, ecological physiology, and plant/pathogen relationships. Lecture.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a broad overview of mammalian reproductive physiology. The major emphasis will be on human/primate biology, but other mammalian species will be included for comparison. The application of modern techniques of cellular and molecular biology to answer central questions of reproductive physiology will be explored in more detail. Lecture.
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3.00 Credits
This advanced integrative physiology course investigates the role of the endocrine system in coordination and regulation of body activities. Topics include homeostasis, reflex arcs, hormone synthesis, hormone action and signal transduction, hypothalamic/ pituitary axis, regulation of salt, mineral and water balances, regulation of energy metabolism, reproduction, growth and development. This course is appropriate for biology and biochemistry majors interested in physiology, as well as for pre-health profession student.
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3.00 Credits
This applied ecology course is designed to present an overview of field laboratory methods used by ecologists to describe and analyze plant and animal aggregations and their environments. The course focus is on the principles and practices of various ecological procedures with explanation of how to collect, record and analyze data. The course reviews the basic concepts of ecology that are needed to understand the various methods and their significance. The course material is presented as a combination of lecture, laboratory and field sessions.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the structure, function, and evolution of genomes, including both prokaryotes and uekaryotes. Topics covered will include genome sequencing methods and analysis, gene expression, chromosome structure, proteomics, bioinformatics, and genome evolution.
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3.00 Credits
Human Genetics is an advanced, current survey of molecular aspects of the genetics of humans, focusing on principles of inheritance, genetic mapping, how genes produce phenotypes, patterns of human genetic diversity, and genomics. The course objective is to compare the genetics of humans with that of experimental organisms. Topics include: What is the molecular structure and function of eukaryotic genes and chromosomes? How do mutations alter the phenotype? How are human disease loci mapped and cloned? How is the human genome organized? What is the strategy to study genes and mutations in human populations? How does the environment affect complex traits? We will discuss the basic processes of genetics, as well as the essential information needed to use genetics. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 212, or instructor approval. Lecture.
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