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Examines the diversity of life through investigations of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of all major prokaryotic and eukaryotic lineages. Basic ecological and evolutionary theory are focal points of the course as these represent the mechanisms through which biological diversity arises. Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward biology lower-core requirements. 

Examines the diversity of life through investigations of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of all major prokaryotic and eukaryotic lineages. Basic ecological and evolutionary theory are focal points of the course as these represent the mechanisms through which biological diversity arises.

A study of cellular biology, emphasizing cell structure, metabolism, control mechanisms and genetic systems of plants and animals. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward biology lower-core requirements.

A study of cellular biology, emphasizing cell structure, metabolism, control mechanisms and genetic systems of plants and animals.

This course is intended for students interested in the natural history, biology, and ecology of the tropics, the most biologically diverse region of the world.  Students will study evolutionary, ecological, and other biological principles of tropical ecosystems and the natural history of the organisms that live there.  We will examine conservation programs, sustainable development practices, and the widespread impact of this region of the globe.  The course culminates in a two-week long travel experience where students will visit such places as lowland tropical rain forests, high elevation tropical cloud forests, coastal ecosystems, primary and secondary forests, and more.   In the field, students will conduct brief research programs designed to illustrate the possibilities of careers working in the tropics over a broad range of possible biological specialties ranging from working in tropical biodiversity, evolution, and sustainability to such diverse topics as agriculture and medicine.

Examines relationships between species and their environment. Students explore the contributions of abiotic and biotic factors to limitations in numbers and distributions of organisms. A strong emphasis is placed upon classical ecological issues such as production dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and competition and life history strategies in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.

Examines relationships between species and their environment. Students explore the contributions of abiotic and biotic factors to limitations in numbers and distributions of organisms. A strong emphasis is placed upon classical ecological issues such as production dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and competition and life history strategies in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.

A study of the structure, physiology, life histories and group relationships of invertebrate animals.

A study of the structure, physiology, life histories and group relationships of invertebrate animals.

A study of the structure, ecology, behavior and taxonomy of the major vertebrate classes.

A study of the structure, ecology, behavior and taxonomy of the major vertebrate classes.

A study of the interaction between organisms and their environment with a focus on stress physiology. Covers detailed measurement of environmental parameters impacting animal metabolism and primary production. Focuses on the adaptive and acclimative mechanisms in animals, plants and symbiotic relationships in coping with environmental stresses. Major topics include osmoregulation, metabolism, circulation, excretion, hormonal controls, coping with extremes in salinity, heat and oxygen, radiation, temperature, water relations, stomatal mechanics, evapotranspiration, photosynthesis, respiration, greenhouse effect and drought. The emphasis of the laboratory is on research exploring the adaptive and acclimative strategies employed by organisms under stress.

A study of the interaction between organisms and their environment with a focus on stress physiology. Covers detailed measurement of environmental parameters impacting animal metabolism and primary production. Focuses on the adaptive and acclimative mechanisms in animals, plants and symbiotic relationships in coping with environmental stresses. Major topics include osmoregulation, metabolism, circulation, excretion, hormonal controls, coping with extremes in salinity, heat and oxygen, radiation, temperature, water relations, stomatal mechanics, evapotranspiration, photosynthesis, respiration, greenhouse effect and drought. The emphasis of the laboratory is on research exploring the adaptive and acclimative strategies employed by organisms under stress.

Studies the morphology, anatomy and physiology of vascular plants, with emphasis on plants and their role in human society. Additional emphases are placed upon plants' reproduction, response to environmental change, ethnobotany, medicinal botany and the development and uses of plants in ancient and modern human societies.

Studies the morphology, anatomy and physiology of vascular plants, with emphasis on plants and their role in human society. Additional emphases are placed upon plants’ reproduction, response to environmental change, ethnobotany, medicinal botany and the development and uses of plants in ancient and modern human societies.

Investigates the use of statistical methodology to evaluate biological hypotheses. Topics include basic experimental design, descriptive statistics, and scientific inference and hypothesis testing using statistical tests such as analysis of variance, correlation, regression, contingency tables and nonparametric equivalents. Example data sets drawn from ecology, general biology and biomedical sciences are used to explore concepts. Class time is broken into lecture and laboratory components.

Teaches students the applications of geographic information systems technology to a variety of biological issues including delimiting species and habitat distribution, identifying landscape-level relationships between abiotic and biotic factors and their spatial effects on populations; identifying potential effects of human activity on natural areas and populations; and developing management and regulatory policies including defining potential protected areas.

Covers many of the most threatening environmental problems facing society. When possible, these issues are discussed at local, national and global levels to demonstrate how policy and cultural differences impact the various threats to the environment and to the human population. Environmental threats are discussed both in the context of their impact on natural ecosystems and their potential threat to human health and economic growth.

Covers many of the most threatening environmental problems facing society. When possible, these issues are discussed at local, national and global levels to demonstrate how policy and cultural differences impact the various threats to the environment and to the human population. Environmental threats are discussed both in the context of their impact on natural ecosystems and their potential threat to human health and economic growth.

Examines vertebrate evolution through a detailed study of the systems of the vertebrates.