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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester (even-numbered years) Principles of animal physiology with an emphasis on the functional biology of vertebrate and higher invertebrate animals. Physiological systems are discussed as evolutionary adaptations to environmental challenges. The laboratory stresses the collection, analysis, and reporting of experimental data. Prerequisite: BIO150, BIO152, BIO200, and BIO240 or permission by the instructor. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO309). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester (odd-numbered years) The structural differences within mature forms of angiosperms is noted through studies of life histories of selected species. Early gametophytic patterns leading to early embryo patterns are stressed for selected local species. Prerequisite: BIO304. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO311). 4 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
Fall Semester (even-numbered years) The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of marine ecology using examples from the Chesapeake Bay environment. Topics covered will include the history of the bay, hydrography, plankton ecology, bottom communities, fisheries, and human impacts on the bay. The laboratory component will include independent research on topics related to Chesapeake Bay ecology as well as a weekend field trip to the bay. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO325). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester Microbiology is the study of living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. It also includes viruses, which are microscopic but not cellular. As a basic science it provides the biologist with an excellent experimental model for studies of essential life processes. Microbiology is also concerned with many applied fields, such as medicine, agriculture and industry. Both the basic and applied areas of microbiology will be explored in this course through readings, lectures, laboratories, and written and oral reports and exams. Prerequisite: BIO240 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO331). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester This course is an introduction to the composition of and interactions between molecules of biological significance, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The course is taught with an emphasis on the structure-function relationship of each molecule with regard to supporting life. Coordinated labs utilize modern as well as classical biochemical techniques to reinforce lecture concepts. Prerequisite: BIO150 and CHM234. BIO240 is recommended. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO351). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of immunology, including the areas of innate and adaptive immunity, antigen-antibody interactions, the role of immunology in health and disease, as well as its uses in laboratory analyses. In the laboratory students utilize the techniques of serology, cell biology, and biochemistry to study the immunology of animal models. Written and oral reports are an essential part of both the lecture and laboratory components of the course. Prerequisite: BIO150 . Also recommended: BIO 230, BIO240 or BIO330. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO355). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester (odd-numbered years) This course involves the study of biomolecules, cells, tissues, organs and organisms as a function of time. The cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the production of gametes and the differentiation of a single zygote into a multicellular organism are elucidated using a variety of animal models. The successful completion of an independent research project is the capstone requirement of this course. Prerequisite: BIO240. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO357). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester (even-numbered years) This course examines the molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic cell function. The relationship between form and function at the molecular and cellular level are discussed from topics ranging from transcription to cellular signaling. The laboratory component provides the students with experience in modern molecular techniques used to study cellular function. Prerequisite: BIO240. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO359). 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester (odd-numbered years) This course examines the fundamental evolutionary processes by which the diversity of life on Earth is explained. Topics include the history of evolutionary thought, mechanisms of natural selection, violations of Hardy-Weinberg, population genetics, phylogenetic trees, the formation and evolution of species, and critical thinking on how to study evolutionary change. Students work with living organisms during lab to generate biological evolution. Computer simulations are used to reinforce concepts from lecture and lab. Prerequisites: BIO150, BIO152, BIO240, Recommended: BIO300. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO371). 4 credit hours.
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1.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters The Biology Department's capstone course that culminates the research process that began with Introduction to Scientific Research (BIO200). Senior Biology majors organize and present their own previously obtained research data or research proposal as a poster and as a professionally written document. Students begin the course by presenting a detailed research progress report to a Biology Faculty Review Panel for evaluation. Students are permitted to commence with Senior Thesis only if sufficient research progress has been demonstrated. The course emphasizes presentation-enhancing computer software, technical aspects of scientific writing, and speaking before critical audiences. At the end of the semester, oral poster presentations are given for evaluation by Biology faculty. Students also submit a professionally written research report or research proposal. Prior to registering for this course, it is mandatory that each student has already established a working relationship with a full-time, on-campus member of the Biology faculty. 1 hour lecture 1 credit hour
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