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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course endeavors to provide a comprehensive comparison of vertebrate structure and function in the major body systems. Animals being discussed range from fish to reptiles, to mammals. Human comparisons are also included with each body system. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
The first part of this course is the comparative analysis of vertebrate skeletal structure. Animals under study include sharks, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The second part of the course involves an intensive study of mammalian gross anatomy through dissection of a cat. Body systems to be studied include the muscular, digestive, urogenital, reproductive, circulatory, and nervous systems. One credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of both invertebrate and vertebrate embryology with a particular focus on important model organisms. The course will also provide an overview of plant developmental mechanisms. Areas of study include gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryological events and organogenesis. This course will focus on both classical embryological and modern molecular and genetic techniques. In addition, the course incorporates a component that discusses the bioethical issues surrounding important areas in developmental biology such as cloning and stem cell research. Taken concurrently with Developmental Biology Laboratory. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
This course serves as a counterpart to the developmental mechanisms discussed in lecture. One portion of the laboratory will focus on learning the anatomy and stages of embryonic development for major model organisms through the study of slides, models and preserved materials. A second portion of the laboratory will focus on experience with embryological techniques and involve the observation and comparison of normal and abnormal development in both invertebrate and vertebrate systems. One credit.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed study of organ system function with emphasis on humans. The systems studied include neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine. Homeostasis, regulatory mechanisms and the functional relationships between systems are emphasized. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
Hypothesis-driven laboratory experiments designed to explore organ system function in mammals, including humans. Students work extensively with computers to acquire, process and present data. One credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course combines elements of animal natural history, physiology, and behavior to survey how animals cope with short-term and seasonal changes in their environment. In particular, we will discuss the challenges animals face in maintaining homeostasis during periods of reproduction, migration, hibernation and torpor, resource scarcity, and heightened competition or predation risk. We will examine strategies used by a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate species. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
The objectives for lab and field activities in this course include instruction on animal capture techniques, and the study of animal resource use in relation to habitat and microclimate. One credit.
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3.00 Credits
This is a general course emphasizing physical-chemical-biological relationships. Evolutionary trends are considered. Topics include energy relations, biogeochemistry, population growth, and the structure and function of communities and ecosystems. Three credits.
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1.00 Credits
Lab and field experiences paralleling Ecology 232 are designed to teach specific techniques of research design, field sampling, and data analysis in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. One credit.
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