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This general biology course will examine major principles in biology at the molecular, 细胞, 有机体水平. 主题包括细胞结构, 代谢过程, 遗传学, DNA功能和基因组表达, the origin of life 以及进化原理, 生物技术, 分子生物学. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, 科学写作, and the application of biological principles toward interpretation of case studies. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. 通常每学期提供.

作为bio111的延续, this general biology course examines major principles in biology at the organism, 人口, 生态系统水平. 主题包括结构, 函数, 以及动植物的行为, 进化机制, 种群动态, 生态相互作用. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, 科学写作, and the application of biological principles toward interpretation of case studies. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. 先决条件: C- or better in 生物111 或者导师的同意. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

First of a two-semester sequence in human 解剖学 and 生理学. 主题包括结构 and 函数 of cells, 组织, 还有肠膜, 骨骼, 肌肉发达的, 神经系统. Introduces common human disease processes.  Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological 函数s involved in maintaining homeostasis. Laboratory component includes anatomical studies using microscopy and dissection and the study of physiological concepts via experimentation.  实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. 先决条件: C- or better in 生物111 或者导师的同意. 每年提供一次(秋季学期).

Second of a two-semester sequence in human 解剖学 and 生理学.  主题包括内分泌, 心血管, 淋巴/免疫, 呼吸, 消化, 尿, 生殖系统. Introduces common human disease processes.  Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological 函数s involved in maintain homeostasis. Laboratory component includes anatomical studies using microscopy and dissection and the study of physiological concepts via experimentation.   实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 246 或者导师的同意. 每年提供一次(春季学期).

This course will introduce the basic principles of molecular 遗传学 focused on prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation, 重组DNA技术, 生物信息学, and an introduction to Mendelian 遗传学. The course emphasizes classical laboratory experimentation and molecular techniques. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. 先决条件: C- or better in 生物111, 生物112, 生物350, 格瓦拉于221年, 或经教官同意. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

This course will investigate the data, 方法, and theory behind 人口 遗传学 with an emphasis on human 人口s. 前提条件:C-或更好的生物112. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

Fundamental ecological concepts will be introduced through literature and illustrated in field investigations focusing on the relation of organisms to their environment. Field trips and lab time are included in the schedule. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: Grade C- or better in (生物111, 生物112)及(格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年or SCI 115) or consent of the instructor. Typically offered alternate years (even years, spring semester).

This course will study a variety of marine habitats and organisms, with emphasis on ecological interactions, physiological and behavioral adaptations, and current challenges to the marine environment. Emphasis is placed on local marine ecosystems. Students will learn current marine research 方法 in the lab and field. Up to two (2) weekend field trips are possible in addition to field trips during scheduled lab time. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in (生物111, 生物112)及(格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年 or SCI 115)或导师同意. Completion of SCI 318 and BIO 345 is recommended but not required. Typically offered alternate years (odd years, spring semester).

As an introduction to the basic concepts of plant life, 本课程将学习结构, 函数形式, 繁殖, 遗传学, 真菌生态学, 藻类, 非维管植物和维管植物. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in 生物111 and (格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年 or SCI 115)或导师同意. Typically offered alternate years (odd years, spring semester).

This course will study the diversity of the animal kingdom while focusing on natural history, 解剖学, 分类学, 以及进化原理. Studied phyla include protozoans through mammals, or a subset therein. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in (生物101 or CBIO 101 or 生物111) and 生物112 或者导师的同意. Typically offered alternate years (even years, fall semester).

A study of plant and animal molecular and 细胞 结构s, 生物化学, and 函数 is included in this course with an emphasis on the molecular level of cells, 细胞的新陈代谢, and the 结构 and 函数 of the major organelles. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in (生物111, 生物112, 格瓦拉于221年)及(CHE 222 or SCI 115; or concurrent enrollment)或导师同意. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

This course will introduce the morphology, 生理学, and ecological and medical importance of microorganisms (focusing on viruses, 细菌, 模具, 和酵母), with a strong focus on the molecular basis of physiological processes. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the culture, 生理学, and identification of the major groups of microbes. 实验时间包含在课程表中. 需要付实验室费用. Prerequisites: C- or better in (BIO 101 or BIO 111 or CBIO 101)及(CHE 101 or CHE 221 or SCI 115)或导师同意. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

This course will introduce statistical analysis concepts and 方法 necessary for the interpretation of biological data in including a hands-on experience with computational 方法 and biological interpretation rather than statistical theory. Computer lab time is included in the schedule. 先决条件: C- or better in 生物111 或者导师的同意. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

This field-based course will explore common techniques used to conduct biological field research and provide hands-on experience with transects, 被困, 样, 水生调查方法, 全球定位系统(GPS), 地理信息系统, 和其他人. Proper 实验设计 and statistical analysis of data will be included as students design and conduct their own research projects. During standard Fall or Spring semesters, up to three (3) weekend field trips are possible in addition to field trips during scheduled lab time or longer trips during mid-semester breaks. 需要付实验室费用 and additional travel costs may apply. Prerequisites: C- or better in (生物101 or CBIO 101 or 生物111)及(格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年 or SCI 115)或导师同意. Offered alternate years (odd years, spring semester).

A practical experience outside the classroom that is directly related to the student's major, 辅修或专业课程. It typically involves "hands-on" experience in the form of an internship that is a beneficial complement to the student's academic experience. Offered every semester, by arrangement.

This course will take an in-depth look at current biological topics primarily through the use of primary literature. 图书馆 research using scientific journals may be required to prepare a major paper and oral presentation. 每个学期的主题都会有所不同. 先决条件: Sixteen (16) units of biology 或者导师的同意; restricted to juniors and seniors. 五月 be offered any semester as arranged by the instructor.

This course will require students to apply research 方法 and skills in the field of biology towards the completion of original student-conducted research. This course may require library research, 实地和/或实验室研究, and statistical analysis to be completed under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Independent lab time is included in the schedule. 需要付实验室费用. 需要付实验室费用. 先决条件: C- or better in SCI 495或者导师的同意. Course may be taken for a range of units (0.5-2 units per semester), offered each semester.

A culmination of original student-conducted scientific research resulting in a formal written report, a public seminar-style oral presentation, 以及公开海报展示. 先决条件: C- or better in SCI 495 and 2 units of BIO 496 或者导师的同意; restricted to seniors. 通常每学期提供.

This is an introductory course to the position, 运动, and properties of the solar system and cosmos including a survey of spatial concepts of the earth's crust, 材料, 结构, 以及对地形的影响, 土壤, 植被, 自然资源. 大气概览, 它的成分, and the processes that makes the earth's surface so dynamic will be included. 先决条件:(生物101 or 生物111 or CBIO 101)及(格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年 or SCI 115).

This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to biological, 物理, 以及海洋化学过程, as well as the human activities that influence the presence, 分布, form, and 函数 of marine life across a variety of marine habitats. Traditional lectures, peer-led and problem-based learning, and lab time will be included. Field trips during lab time should be expected, as well as up to two (2) weekend field trips. 需要付实验室费用. 先决条件:(生物101 or 生物111 or CBIO 101)及(格瓦拉于101年 or SCI 115)或导师同意. Typically offered alternate years (even years, spring semester).

This course will introduce the philosophic nature of science with a literary review of philosophic issues associated with the epistemological and historical development of science starting with ancient Greece through today. 交叉列出 HST 455. 先决条件: CBIO 101 或者导师的同意. Typically offered every spring semester.

This course will introduce basic techniques in laboratory research, 实验设计, 图书馆数据库, 同行评议的文献综述, and quantitative and qualitative analyses. Students will compose a research proposal intended to guide future original student-conducted research. 包括跨学科主题. 先决条件: Sixteen (16) units of major courses 或者导师的同意. 通常每学期提供.