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interactions, the cell cycle and growth control, oncogenesis, homeobox
genes and homeotic mutations, pattern formation and the role of
development in evolution. Prerequisites: Biol 300 or 301, or permission of
the instructor. (LAB)
425 Immunology (A) (4 credits; 3 one-hour lectures, 1 three hour
laboratory weekly) A study of the basic processes involved in the immune
response. Topics covered will include the structure and function of the
immune system, cellular basis of the immune response,
immunopathology, autoimmunity and the molecular genetics of the
immune system. Prerequisites: Biol 104, 105, 200. (LAB)
428 Comparative Physiology (A) (3 credits; 3 one-hour lectures
weekly) Advanced study emphasizing a comparative physiology of
animals taken from all phylogenetic levels, with an emphasis in the area
of environmental adaptations. Topics covered include temperature
regulation, mechanisms of salt and water exchange, circulation,
mechanisms of gas exchange, metabolic and physiological responses to
oxygen deficiency regeneration and metamorphosis, etc. Prerequisites:
Biol 104, 105.
435 Behavioral Ecology (A) (3 credits; 3 one-hour lectures weekly) An
advanced examination of animal behavior that is set in an
ecological/evolutionary context. The underlying theme of the course is
that behavior cannot be understood without placing an organism in its
past and present environment. The subjects covered include the
inheritance of behavior, feeding behavior, dispersal and migration,
territoriality, the evolution of mating systems, and the evolution of
complex animal societies. Prerequisites: Biol 303 or Biol 436, or
permission of
instructor.
436 Evolution (3 credits; 3 one-hour lectures weekly) Study of the
patterns and processes of organismal evolution. Topics include the
historical development of the current theory of evolution, population
genetics, molecular evolution, adaptation, speciation and biodiversity,
paleontology, phylogenetic reconstruction and the evolution of
development. Prerequisites: Biol 104, 105, 200, or permission of
instructor.
490 Senior Project (Arranged individually; 4 credits: may be taken as 2
credits fall, 2 credits spring) Independent field, laboratory or library
studies on selected topics in biology. Students will participate in a
symposium, where study results will be presented. Before beginning the
study, departmental approval must be obtained. Prerequisite: Biol 392.
Biology
Requirements for the major: As an introduction to the field of
biology, entering majors must successfully complete foundation courses
in 104 & 105 Principles of Biology I & II. These two courses are
prerequisites for all core courses in the biology curriculum (104 & 105
may be replaced by a Biology Advanced Placement test score of 4 or 5). In
addition, 200 Genetics must be taken during the student's career and is
a requirement for graduation. The upper-level core courses are split into
three areas: Molecular Biology and Developmental Genetics;
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