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department Biology (X) |
Morphology, life histories, classification, genetics, physiology, development, ecology, medical and economic importance of fungi.
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Isolate, purify, identify, and preserve fungi. Apply routine chemical and other tests needed for identification of fungi, collect molds.
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Acceptance to IFLE project. Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
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L100 is a non-major's introductory biology 5-credit hour lecture / lab course. The course is a general survey course introducing general topics in biology. The course covers topics ranging from the chemical foundation of cells, genetics, natural selection/evolution, animal and plant diversity and ecology & environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to humans. Credit is given for only one of the following: L100, L104, E112, L112, S115, or Q201.
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The general topic of this course is Cancer Research (conducted by scientists), and the main learning objectives are to improve your skills of Inquiry and Analysis concerning such research. There will be little to no traditional lecturing in this course. Much class time will instead be used for small-group and whole-class discussion about students inquiries and analyses. I have not yet decided what the writing assignments will be. My best current guess is that students will create some sort of Inquiry Journal throughout the semester and that there will be two more-formal writing assignments, such as creation of one or two ÂAnalysis of an Experiment writings and perhaps one ÂSignificant Insight writing. To learn more about such writing assignments, see the syllabi for similar courses that were taught in the spring of 2009. Those syllabi can be found at the bottom of the following webpage: http://tinyurl.com/c3rlza Because students in this course conduct independent inquiry, it is really important that each student identifies an area of cancer research that is of genuine interest to him/her. Without such genuine interest, there will be little motivation to put effort into thinking about, investigating, writing about, and discussing oneÂs inquiries and analyses (in which case the course will likely not be enjoyable or meaningful for you, and in which case it will be difficult for you to help this course be enjoyable and meaningful for classmates). Students are expected to work at least 4.5 hours outside of class each week for this course.
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N & M An introduction to living organisms. Designed for nonscientists with no background in biolgy. Does not count as a preprofessional course. Primary emphases may vary with the instructor. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores. Credit given for only one of the following: L100, L104, Ell2, L112, S115, or Q201.
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Learn how your sensory systems work (touch, vision, hearing, taste, smell, along with systems for sensing temperature, pain, and the orientation of your head and limbs), and the biology behind common disorders of the senses. You will also learn ways in which some other animals sense the world very differently than we do. Course Format is lecture with occasional in-class activities. Grading based on 3 exams, final exam, in-class activities, and quizzes .
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For biology and other science majors. Preferencewill be given to freshmen and sophomores. Processes of evolution (selection, speciation, macroevolution, origin and early history of life) and organismal function (morphology, physiology and behavior).
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The course is arranged into four units. In the first unit focuses on the theory of evolution and how genetic variation is the key to the origin of species. In second unit we explore the evolutionary history, diversity and characteristics of Domains Bacteria, Archaea, & Eurkarya. In the third unit we study how organisms interact with each other and with their environment. We end the semester with a discussion of behavioral ecology and conversation biology, disciplines that utilize every single topic that we cover in this course. The goal of the course is for you to gain an understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology. Societal decisions and actions affect species, including our own, in terms of species extinction and conservation efforts. An understanding of ecological interactions, genetic variation, natural selection, and evolution are critical to understanding these phenomena. Furthermore, it is hoped that through class discussions, assignments, and exams you will improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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This course focuses on many unifying principles of biology, showing how organisms of various kinds meet the problems of maintaining and propagating life. Topics include biological molecules, enzyme activity and regulation, structure and function of membranes, structure and activity of cellular organelles, mitosis and the cell cycle, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, classical and molecular genetics, plant structure and development, plant physiology, animal development, human reproduction, and animal physiology with its topics nutrition and digestion, circulation, organismal respiration, nervous system and receptors, endocrinology, and immunology. Students attend required weekly learning group sessions which encourage the development of skills such as writing about science, speaking about science, solving biological problems, and generating scientific posters. Learning groups also help prepare students for the three hour exams and the final exam.
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L112 Introduction to Biology: Biological Mechanisms. Amy Berndtson, instructor. This course is designed to explore many of the unifying principles of biology that enable a wide variety of organisms to maintain homeostasis and reproduce successfully. Using traditional lecture format and case-based inquiry, students will examine a variety of topics including biological molecules, enzyme activity and regulation, structure and function of membranes, structure and activity of cellular organelles, mitosis and the cell cycle, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, classical and molecular genetics, animal development, human reproduction, and animal physiology. Physiological topics will include nutrition and digestion, circulation, organismal respiration, nervous system and receptors, endocrinology, and immunology. Students attend required weekly learning group sessions designed to enhance understanding of course content through exploration of cases and activities that focus on current biological issues and problems facing our communities, country, and planet. Learning groups also help prepare students for three mid semester exams and a final exam.
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Laboratory experiements in various aspects of biology, with a focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Should not be taken during first semester of residence unless credit have been earned for both E111 and E112.
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Structure and function of DNA and RNA. DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation repair, recombination, and transposition, mechanisms and regulation of gene expression. The genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
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This course will cover the fundamentals of central molecular processes occurring in cells, including transcription, translation, and DNA replication and repair. It will also address the composition and structures of nucleic acids and proteins, with a focus on the types of bonds that are important for the creation of macromolecules and their interactions. Course material will also introduce some of the mechanisms through which key molecular processes are regulated and why. This course consists of two lectures and a one hour "learning group" per week; the learning group times will be arranged on the first day of class.
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Course Description: Can cities and nature coexist? This course explores the application of ecosystem ecology towards the creation of sustainable communities. Topics include urban ecology, global change, ecosystem services, and sustainable use of resources. Emphasis on evaluating information, science literacy and civic ethic. In-class activities will include lecture, discussion, service-learning, and field work. This is a service-learning course.
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Principles underlying the transmission of traits to offspring in bacteria, plants and animals will be presented. Classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics will be covered, with a focus on their application to understanding human development and genetic diseases.
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Principles governing the transmission of specific traits to progeny  eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Analysis will be at the level of the individual and population. Current techniques will be discussed and application to the study of development and human diseases.
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A thorough treatment of our current understanding of cell biology that integrates the structural and functional features of cells with their molecular biology and biochemistry. Eukaryotic cells are emphasized. This class is designed for premedical students and for those interested in research in the biological sciences.
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The course includes both techniques and theory applied in the study of modern cell biology. We begin with more classic experiments on cell respiration and photosynthesis and then onto karyotype analysis. We then introduce more contemporary cell biology methods such as the Yeast Two-Hybrid System to study in vivo protein: protein interactions affecting signal transduction pathways and programmed cell death using the induction of apoptosis in human tissue culture cells. We end with a unit on protein purification using a one-step protein purification system and an expression vector. We analyze the purified protein by gel electrophoresis (SDS- PAGE), and Western transfer and immuno-detection of the purified protein.
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In this course, we will seek to understand i) the primary forms of logic and evidence supporting the conclusion that a macroevolutionary view of biological history is true, ii) how evolutionary change can be observed in natural and laboratory populations of extant organisms, iii) the forces that generate evolutionary change and how they can be identified and quantified, iv) how evolutionary science is done by real people (e.g. various approaches used to test hypotheses in evolutionary biology), v) many fascinating biological facts interpreted in an evolutionary conceptual framework, vi) how molecular, genomic and computing technologies are transforming evolutionary research, vii) a brief overview of the evolution of biological thought from antiquity to the present and more.
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Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution - the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.
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Experiments with plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses demonstrting fundamental genetic mechanisms.
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Learning how to develop strategies for writing scientific reports will be the main goal of L322. Emphasis will be placed on mastering appropriate logics and thought processes for framing and analyzing specific projects and topics in modern molecular biology. Students will work on a variety of writing assignments, including short scientific "abstracts", essays, and full-length reports. Cooperative (small-group) learning approaches will be employed, as will peer editing. Mr. Brian Winterman (science librarian and Âinformation fluency specialist) will participate in most aspects of the course. He will provide students with Âone on one assistance in collecting and interpreting information. Thus, students will develop information collecting skills, as well as analytical and writing skills.
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Manipulation and analysis of genes and genomes. Gene cloning and library screening. Gene amplification and disease diagnosis. Gene mapping and Southern blot analysis of complex genome structure.
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A course in genetics. Principles of human genetics are presented. The emphasis is on new developments in the field afforded by present- day techniques in molecular biology. Among the topics considered are sex inheritance, molecular basis of genetic diseases, oncogenesis, and the immune system structure.
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