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Principles of nervous system function from the molecular through the organ system level as illustrated by the vertebrates and invertebrates. Approximately one half of the course will cover basic cellular principles of nervous system organization, development, and physiology. The remaining lectures will consider the role of functionally-identified neural networks in behavior control. Prerequisite: BIO 220 or BFB/PSY 302. Same as BFB/PSY/SPM 240. Jinks, J. Thompson
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An integrative approach to animal behavior from the perspectives of ethology, behavioral ecology, and comparative psychology. The structure, function, development, and evolution of behavioral adaptations including foraging and predation, communication, social organization, and reproductive strategies. Observational and experimental research required. Prerequisites: BIO 110, and permission of the instructor. Corequisite: either BIO 210 or PSY 230. Same as BFB/PSY 250. Staff
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Molecular genetics, gene expression, regulation of eukaryotic development, tumor viruses, oncogenes and cancer. Prerequisite: BIO 230. Blair, Jenik
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An exploration of the developmental mechanisms that allow single cells to divide and differentiate into complex, multicellular organisms. The common processes that underlie development in animals will be examined through historical perspectives, model experimental organisms, and current research and technologies. Laboratories will focus on experimental design using invertebrate and vertebrate developmental systems. Prerequisite: BIO 305 and permission of the instructor. Moore
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The basic life processes of plants, particularly water and solute transport, membrane function, photosynthesis, and nitrogen metabolism. Consideration of cellular and biochemical aspects, along with physiological ecology. Corequisite: BIO 230 and permission of the instructor. Pike
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An exploration of the challenges and rewards of experimentation in biology. In this seminar, we will use case studies to illustrate the basic principles of experimental design, including hypothesis generation, assigning treatments, replication/pseudoreplication, confounded variables, and statistical power. Case studies will be chosen to represent a wide range of sub-disciplines of biology, including biomedical research. Prerequisites: BIO 210, 220 and permission of the instructor. Fischer
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Cytology, metabolism, taxonomy, phylogeny, development, and ecological relationships of microbial life. Emphasis on insights into life processes in general. Laboratory includes training in basic microbiological techniques. Prerequisites: BIO 230 and permission of the instructor. Vercellone-Smith
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Interactions of organisms with their environment and how these interactions are influenced by human activities. Special emphasis is placed on principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Class exercises and discussions involve critical evaluation of current research and applications of ecological concepts to conservation and management. Most labs are field-oriented, including an overnight trip to the Poconos. Prerequisites: BIO 220 and permission of the instructor. Fischer, Olson
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Application of ecological principles to marine environments. Structural and functional adaptations of marine organisms; and emphasis on the interactions of individuals, populations, and communities with physical, chemical, and geological processes in the ocean. Includes analysis of primary scientific literature, field and laboratory studies, and individual research projects. Prerequisite: BIO 220 and permission of the instructor. Fields
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Comparative anatomy of vertebrates with emphasis on the functional and evolutionary significance of the differences in structure of the various vertebrate classes. Laboratories involve the dissection of three representative vertebrate animals. Prerequisite: BIO 220 and permission of the instructor. Miller
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