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2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Biology Courses
| Course descriptions may be updated periodically to reflect changes since the last published catalog. | ||
| Course Number |
Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-101 | Principles of Biology I | An introductory course in basic concepts in cell biology, genetics and ... Read More » |
| BIO-L101 | Principles of Biology I Lab | A series of experiments and explanations to study the principles of di ... Read More » |
| BIO-102 | Principles of Biology II | Investigations of relationships among organisms in time and space. Div ... Read More » |
| BIO-L102 | Principles of Biology II Lab | Exercises and field trips designed to complement and demonstrate the p ... Read More » |
| BIO-104 | Environmental Biology | An introduction to basic evolutionary, behavioral and ecological princ ... Read More » |
| BIO-L104 | Environmental Bio Lab | Exercises and field trips designed to complement and demonstrate the ... Read More » |
| BIO-105 | Humans & Evol. Perspective | Major topics include the scientific basis of evolution, the fossil his ... Read More » |
| BIO-106 | Current Topics in Human Biology And Health | Familiarize students with current trends in human biology and health. ... Read More » |
| BIO-107 | Understanding Human Nutrition | All biological organisms require a source of energy to survive. The en ... Read More » |
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | Explanation of key biological structures and reactions of the cell. Th ... Read More » |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | Sessions are designed to familiarize the student with biological molec ... Read More » |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | Introduction to organismal biology emphasizing evolution, phylogenetic ... Read More » |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | A series of laboratory experiences in evolution, diversity, anatomy an ... Read More » |
| BIO-202 | Scientific Writing in Biology | Development of skills for writing clearly, concisely and creatively in ... Read More » |
| BIO-203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | First part of a systematic survey of the structure and functional inte ... Read More » |
| BIO-L203 | Anatomy & Physiology Lab I | A study of the human skeletal system and a comparative look at other o ... Read More » |
| BIO-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | Conclusion of the survey of the structure and function of inter-relati ... Read More » |
| BIO-L204 | Anatomy & Physiology Lab II | A study of the human viscera using anatomical models and dissection of ... Read More » |
| BIO-213 | Bio-Ethical Issues | An introduction to ethical issues raised by advances in the bioscience ... Read More » |
| BIO-222 | Field Botany | A three-week camping excursion, during which common tracheotypes, bryo ... Read More » |
| BIO-224 | Vascular Plants | The life histories of vascular plants are examined to describe the evo ... Read More » |
| BIO-L224 | Vascular Plants Lab | The anatomy and morphology of representative members of each vascular ... Read More » |
| BIO-225 | Plant Biology | Course introduces students to the anatomy, physiology, systematics, ec ... Read More » |
| BIO-L225 | Plant Biology Laboratory | Lab exercises focus on plant anatomy, physiology, and systematics. In ... Read More » |
| BIO-254 | Marine Biology | Introduction to the marine environment, its organisms and their specif ... Read More » |
| BIO-L254 | Marine Biology Lab | Field trips to local marine environments; field and laboratory observa ... Read More » |
| BIO-262 | Principles of Cell Culture | The course is designed as a working laboratory experience that will a ... Read More » |
| BIO-273 | Biostatistics | Introduction to the application of statistical methods for the evaluat ... Read More » |
| BIO-274 | Genetics | An examination of the basic principles of genetics in eukaryotes and p ... Read More » |
| BIO-L274 | Genetics Lab | Experiments designed to demonstrate principles presented in lecture, u ... Read More » |
| BIO-285 | Microbiology | Viruses and bacteria are surveyed in terms of their ecology, biochemis ... Read More » |
| BIO-L285 | Microbiology Laboratory | Introduction to microbiological techniques and their applications to h ... Read More » |
| BIO-302 | Writing for Research | Development of skills for writing clearly, concisely, and creatively i ... Read More » |
| BIO-304 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Mechanisms of physiological adaptations to environmental challenges ar ... Read More » |
| BIO-L304 | Comp Animal Physiology Lab | Selected physiological processes and mechanisms or adaptation in inver ... Read More » |
| BIO-315 | Animal Behavior | Surveys animal behavior in a range of species (birds, fish, mammals in ... Read More » |
| BIO-333 | Ecology | Basic principles of population biology, community ecology, ecosystem s ... Read More » |
| BIO-L333 | Ecology Lab | Field and laboratory experiences in techniques and concepts relevant t ... Read More » |
| BIO-337 | Evolution | A survey of evolutionary theory, exploring processes such as the genet ... Read More » |
| BIO-343 | Biodiversity & Conserv Bio | The origin, measurement, and extent of biological diversity on Earth, ... Read More » |
| BIO-L343 | Biodiversity & Conserv Lab | Laboratory exercises dealing with the calculation, of Biodiversity in ... Read More » |
| BIO-350 | Vertebrate Biology | This class will focus on the form and function of vertebrate animals f ... Read More » |
| BIO-L350 | Vertebrate Biology Lab | This lab will focus on the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals. ... Read More » |
| BIO-357 | Biology of Fishes | The evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology and behavior of freshw ... Read More » |
| BIO-359 | Cetacean Biology & Conservation | This upper-level course examines the biology and conservation of cetac ... Read More » |
| BIO-377 | Immunology | The concept of immunity, response to infection, structure of the immun ... Read More » |
| BIO-L377 | Immunology Laboratory | Anatomy of the immune system , immunoglobin purification, hemagglutina ... Read More » |
| BIO-385 | Advanced Microbiology | Pathogenesis and host-parasite relationships; epidemiology and public ... Read More » |
| BIO-L385 | Advanced Microbiology Lab | Isolation, quantization and cultivation of microorganisms, advanced ge ... Read More » |
| BIO-403 | Cell Biology | The study of cells, approached through examinations of biochemical mec ... Read More » |
| BIO-L403 | Cell Biology Lab | Examination of biological molecules and their role in cell function. T ... Read More » |
| BIO-409 | Biology Seminar | The purpose of this class is to familiarize all senior biology majors ... Read More » |
| BIO-474 | Molecular Genetics | An examination of concepts and techniques of modern molecular biology. ... Read More » |
| BIO-L474 | Molecular Genetics Lab | This upper level laboratory course will consist of a semester-long pro ... Read More » |
| BIO-475 | Developmental Biology | An examination of the molecular, cellular, biochemical and environmen ... Read More » |
| BIO-L475 | Developmental Biology Lab | Laboratory includes the classic sequential study of developmental stag ... Read More » |
| BIO-510 | Independent Study | Student projects may be initiated by a student or faculty member with ... Read More » |