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Develops an awareness of science by studying basic biological principles and their application to problems of humans and society in the contexts of special topics or themes, which vary quarter to quarter. For non-science majors only. Offered: AW.
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Focuses on current topics in biology. Topics vary from quarter to quarter. Designed to enhance learning skills of students who intend to take BIOL 161-162 or BIOL 180/200/220 and major in one of the biological sciences. Intended for HHMI Fellows. Recommended: high school chemistry and biology, or one quarter of college chemistry.
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Introduction to evolution by natural selection, examining the light it can throw on human biology and behavior in such areas a s the nature of sex differences, sexual conflict, and conflict between parents and children. Does not fulfill major requirements. Offered: jointly with BIO A 100.
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Introduces incoming freshman to research basics and scholarly inquiry skills used in the study of biology.
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Independent study/topics related to material taken in BIOL 180, BIOL 200, and BIOL 220. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSp
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Introduction to the new science of astrobiology, study of the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the search for microbial and intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe. Designed for non-science, liberal arts majors. Offered: jointly with ASTR/ASTBIO/ESS/OCEAN 115.
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Evolutionary biology for nonmajors. Evolutionary history of the earth and various theories of evolution.
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Prerequisite: BIOL 118 which may be taken concurrently. Offered: ASp.
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Explores a current controversial topic in biology, stressing information needed by the general public to make informed personal, political, and ethical decisions relating to this topic.
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Explores how to learn in the sciences. Develops various learning strategies, study skills, and personalized study plans to meet the new challenges of the BIOL 180 series through weekly in-class workshops and organized study sessions. Credit/no credit only. Corequisite: BIOL 180.
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Mendelian genetics, evolution, biodiversity of life forms, ecology, and conservation biology. Open to all students interested in biology whether intending to major in the biological sciences, enroll in preprofessional programs, or fulfill a Natural World requirement. First course in a three-quarter series (BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220). Offered: AWSpS.
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For students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or enroll in preprofessional programs. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, animal development. Second course in a three-quarter series (BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220). Prerequisite: 1.5 in BIOL 180; either CHEM 152, CHEM 155, CHEM 220, CHEM 223, or CHEM 237. Offered: AWSpS.
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For students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or enroll in preprofessional programs. Animal physiology, plant development and physiology. Final course in a three-quarter series (BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220). Prerequisite: 1.5 in BIOL 200. Offered: AWSpS.
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Lecture-laboratory course in Marine Biology focusing on physical, biological, and social aspects of the marine environment. Topics include oceanography, ecology, physiology, behavior, conservation, fisheries, exploration, and activism. Evening marine biology movies and weekend field trip. Honors section research project. Offered: jointly with FISH/OCEAN 250.
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For participants in UW study abroad program. Specific content varies and must be individually evaluated. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.
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Lecture and laboratory, of the morphological, physiological, behavioral, and ecological diversity of fishes of the world; designed to provide a basic foundation for advanced courses in all areas of finfish fisheries. 3-credit option does not include laboratory. Recommended: 10 credits biological science. Offered: jointly with FISH 311; W.
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Field and laboratory course emphasizing the habits, habitats, adaptations, and interrelationships of marine animals. Weekend field trips required. Offered: S.
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Field recognition of important groups of woody landscape plants, emphasizing diversity at the genus and family levels. Cultivated plant nomenclature. Plant descriptive characters evident in the field with eye and hand lens. Hardiness and landscape applications. Recommended: either BIOL 117 or BOTANY 113. Offered: jointly with ESRM 331; Sp.
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Application of molecular markers to ecology, evolution, and the management of living resources. Emphasis on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the approach based on case studies. Offered: jointly with FISH 340. Prerequisite: either BIOL 162 or BIOL 200.
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Physiology core course for biological sciences majors. Analysis of basic principles of animal and plant physiology, with emphasis on cellular processes that mediate organismic processes. Serves as gateway to upper-division courses in physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 220; recommended: either PHYS 115 or PHYS 122. Offered: AWSpS.
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Evolution and systematics core course for biological sciences majors. Emphasizes patterns, processes, and consequences of evolutionary change. Serves as gateway to 400-level courses and seminars in evolution, population genetics, sociobiology, conservation biology, phylogenetics, and systematics. Prerequisite: either BIOL 162 or BIOL 180. Offered: WSp.
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Cell biology core course for biological sciences majors. Emphasis on molecular approaches to understand cell structure, function, and regulation, and the analysis of experimental design and data interpretation. Serves as a prerequisite to advanced 400-level cell, molecular, and developmental biology courses and seminars. Prerequisite: BIOL 200. Offered: AWSpS.
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Ecology core course for biological sciences majors. Emphasizes understanding species interactions in biological communities and relationships of communities to environment. Serves as a prerequisite to 400-level courses and senior seminars in ecology, population and conservation biology. Prerequisite: either BIOL 162 or BIOL 180. Offered: AW.
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Selected topics in molecular cell biology. Strong emphasis on reading and interpreting primary research literature. Writing intensive course. Prerequisite: either BIOL 355 or BIOC 442.
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Investigative projects using modern molecular methods (restriction enzyme digestion, blotting, hybridization, immunochemistry, density gradient centrifugation, electrophoresis) and other methods currently used to study plant and animal cells, nucleic acids, and proteins. Includes practice in scientific style writing. Prerequisite: BIOL 401, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSp.
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