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Undergraduate Biological Sciences

2007 Spring Term

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BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS

BIOLOGY 120

A terminal course designed to introduce basic principles of life, such as structure and function, reproduction, evolution, diversity, and adaptation, leading to a broader understanding of man and his biological environment. Not applicable to biology emphases or minors. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week.

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BIOLOGY I: PLANT FOCUS

BIOLOGY 141

An introduction to plant life, with emphasis on the basic concepts of structure, function, growth and reproduction. Additional topics will include cell physiology, metabolism, and diversity. Three hours of laboratory and three hours of lecture per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology for majors and minors. Offered every semester.

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BIOLOGY II: ANIMAL FOCUS

BIOLOGY 142

An introduction to animal life with emphasis on evolution, genetics, development, organ systems, ecology, and classification. Dissection of preserved animal specimens is a requirement for all students enrolled. Three hours of laboratory and three hours of lecture per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology. Offered every semester.

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ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY

BIOLOGY 214

A study of basic ecological concepts and their application to the identification, understanding, and abatement of contemporary environmental problems. Special emphasis is given to those problems resulting from man and his activities. This course is accepted as a course in conservation required for teacher licensure in the sciences. PREREQ: Completion of General Studies science requirements.

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SCIENCE OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS

BIOLOGY 225

This is an introduction to the "Science" of Forensic Sciences. Students will understand what forensic science is and more importantly what it is not. Students will develop an understanding of the forensic scientist's need for different lab skills from different fields of science and develop a "Forensic Mindset".

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INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS

BIOLOGY 251

An introduction to the general principles of inheritance; subjects included are basic transmission genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, mutations, and population genetics. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Offered every semester.

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INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 253

Introduction to the chemical and physical bases of life; bacterial and eukaryotic cell structure and function; cellular respiration; photosynthesis; and molecular biology. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered every semester.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I

BIOLOGY 254

Introduction to theory and practice in modern biology labs, including principles of microscopy, photometry, chromatography, centrifugation, electrophoresis, and assay methods. Exercises include basic lab methods and techniques, microscopy, eukaryotic cell culture, and protein analysis. Three hours laboratory per week.

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INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY

BIOLOGY 257

A survey of ecosystems and animal and plant populations and communities. Topics include review of the Earth's major biomes and the physical factors that influence them, the ecology and evolution of populations, the nature of biotic communities, the structure and function of ecosystems, and the status and protection of biodiversity. Three hours of lecture per week. Optional field trip. Offered every semester.

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PLANNING AND PRESENTING BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

BIOLOGY 303

Students will learn fundamentals of hypothesis formation and testing, experimental design, and to evaluate research methodologies published in the biological literature. Students will write about their own research, and become familiar with the standards for publication of research results. Critical analysis of quantitative methods in biology. Recommended for the Ecology and Field Biology emphasis; strongly encouraged for Cell Biology and Physiology emphasis.

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MICROBIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 311

Examination of organisms too small to be seen by the unaided eye, ranging from their molecular organization to their role in global ecology. Primary emphasis will be the study of bacteria and viruses, their beneficial or detrimental impacts on humans, animals, and plants, and their current and potential exploitation. Two lectures and two labs per week. Offered every spring.

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ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT

BIOLOGY 341

Explores the processes of embryonic development in plants and animals, emphasizing the experimental basis of contemporary knowledge in embryogenesis, morphogenesis, and in cell and tissue differentiation. The laboratory illustrates principles and processes in the early development and includes the use of basic microscopy and imaging techniques to study embryonic processes. Skills in observation, experimental design, and data presentation will be developed.

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ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 345

A study of the functional mechanisms that underlie the life processes in animals. Six hours of laboratory and lecture per week. Offered every fall.

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THE PLANT KINGDOM

BIOLOGY 351

A study of the major groups of plants with emphasis on structure, reproduction, classification and evolution. Offered during the spring of odd years.

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

BIOLOGY 362

A study of the structure and function of the human body at the level of organs and systems. This is the second term course of a two term sequence. This course represents coverage of the following topics: Endocrinology, Circulatory System, Cardiac System, Lymphatic System, Respiration, Digestion and Metabolism, Renal, and Reproduction and Development. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Offered every spring term.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS II

BIOLOGY 364

Introduction to the theory, techniques, and practices employed in modern molecular biotechnology labs. Concepts/techniques covered will include basic lab and instrumentation skills, nucleic acid isolation, purification, and quantitation, DNA cloning and manipulation methods, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoretic analysis of nucleic acids, nucleic acid blotting, and introduction to bioinformatic analysis. Three hous of laboratory per week.

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INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

BIOLOGY 375

A comprehensive study of the structure, physiology, natural history and significance of the major groups of invertebrate animals. Five hours of laboratory and lecture per week. Offered every spring.

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BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM

BIOLOGY 390

Lecturer on current research and career opportunities in biology through the colloquium format. Required of Biology majors offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis every semester. May not be taken concurrently with Senior Biology Colloquium.

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SENIOR BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM

BIOLOGY 400

Continuation of Biological Sciences 630-390. Lectures on current research and career opportunities in biology through the colloquium format. Required of Biology majors. Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Offered every semester. May not be taken concurrently with BIOLOGY 390.

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IMMUNOLOGY

BIOLOGY 412

Immunity to infectious diseases related to changes in the constituents of the blood is explored. Transplantation of tissues, allergies, and autoimmune diseases are discussed. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY 430

Behavior of animals as individuals and groups, including study of causation, development, integration, evolution and adaptive value of behavior patterns. Lecture and laboratory. Offered during the spring of even years.

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ORGANIC EVOLUTION

BIOLOGY 446

History of evolutionary thought, evidences of evolution and analysis of evolutionary mechanisms and processes. Offered every spring.

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LABORATORY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

BIOLOGY 492

This course provides teaching experience at the college level for undergraduate students. Undergraduate teaching experience students will assist faculty members in preparing, delivering, and tearing down laboratory or discussion section instructional units in biology courses, conducting review sessions, and tutoring students under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor. S/NC only.

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INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 493

Variable topics.

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EXCHANGE STUDY

BIOLOGY 497

Variable topics.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

BIOLOGY 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major. One hour of discussion weekly plus laboratory hours by arrangement with instructor.

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BIOLOGY THESIS

BIOLOGY 499

A substantial research project written as a thesis. Two credits are taken in the first semester and three in the second semester. A proposal must be submitted at the midpoint of the first term and an oral defense takes place at the end of the second term. Thesis students must participate in BIOLOGY 498 discussions. Available only for senior students in Biology Honors Emphasis.