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Majors and Courses of InstructionBiological SciencesZOOL 261. Evolution (Gatz, Hankison)Major concepts of biological evolution. Topics include major patterns of evolution, such asspeciation, coevolution, convergent evolution, mosaic evolution, and adaptive radiation. Alsocovered is the process of adaptation via natural selection, the generation of variation throughthe mechanisms of mutation, recombination, and gene flow, and other important evolutionarymechanisms. Processes and concepts are applied to a variety of species, including a final focus onhuman evolution. Prerequisite: BOMI/ZOOL 120, ZOOL 101 or ZOOL 102, or equivalent. F, S.BOMI/ZOOL 271. Genetics (Hamill, Wolverton)A broad-based course in genetics. Topics to be covered include the principles and cellularmechanisms of inheritance, including the inheritance of human traits and diseases; the molecularnature of the gene including the regulation of gene expression; and modern genetic techniques andtopics including genetic engineering, cloning, genomics, and proteomics. An optional 1ab (ZOOL272) is available. Prerequisite: BOMI/ZOOL 120. F, S.BOMI/ZOOL 272. Genetics Laboratory (0.25 units; (Hamill)Laboratory investigations in classical genetics, cytogenetics, population genetics, and moleculargenetics. Concurrent or prior enrollment in BOMI/ZOOL 271. F.BOMI 280. Medical Microbiology (1.25 units; Goldstein)(Alternate years. Offered 2011-2012)Concepts and laboratory experiences in microbiology for health sciences, including recognition ofmajor groups of microorganisms and their distribution in the environment; pure culture techniques;morphological, physiological and serological characteristics used in identification; important humanbacterial and viral diseases and current approaches to epidemiology and control; principles ofinfection, immunity, and chemotherapy. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: one introductorycourse in BOMI or ZOOL (BOMI/ZOOL 120 or BOMI 125 suggested); CHEM 110, 111. S.BOMI 285. Biology of the Fungi (1.25 units; Johnson, Anderson, Wolverton)(Alternate years. Not offered 2011-2012)Introduction to the fungi and plant microbe interactions. Emphasis on morphology, physiology,and importance of fungi and fungus-like organisms; parasitic and symbiotic interactions of plantswith fungi, bacteria, and viruses; isolation and laboratory manipulation of various species. Oralpresentations and written reports. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: one course in BOMI orZOOL, or consent of the instructor. F.BOMI/ZOOL 300.5 Tropical Biology (1.25 units; Burtt, Johnson)(Offered 2011-2012)Emphasizes the biodiversity and plant/animal interactions found in tropical ecosystems of theworld, examining evolutionary processes that account for this remarkable diversity through readingand discussion of the research literature. Course field trip visits the neotropics after the end of thesemester. The trip constitutes the laboratory portion of the course and includes student projects,the progress of which will be discussed during evening gatherings while on the trip. Each studentprepares and presents a research report upon return to campus. S.65