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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
Laboratory investigations designed to supplement and clarify basic biological concepts and species classifications introduced in BIO 204 ,
Take BIO-203 ; Minimum grade C .
BIO-204L
General Biology II
1
including the examination of living and preserved specimens from various phylogenetic kingdoms to gain a familiarity with animal and
( Required , Previous ). | Take BIO-204 ;
Minimum grade C . ( Required ,
plant anatomy and physiology . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in
Concurrent ).
the spring semester .
BIO-230
Principles of Ecology
2
A study of the basic hierarchal structure of ecological patterns from the individual organism to the globe . Determination of basic ecology
Take BIO-204 BIO-204L ; Minimum patterns and causes of those patterns will be discussed in terms of grade C . ( Required , Previous ). | Take abiotic and biotic factors with the underlying evolutionary causes . This
BIO-230L . ( Required , Concurrent ). class is writing intensive with a least five writing assignments and
essay exams . 2 lecture hours per week .
BIO-230L
Principles of Ecology
1
An inquiry-based field laboratory in which students develop a research question and experimental design , perform research , and collect and analyze data in appropriate scientific formats . Topics discussed include
Take BIO-230 . ( Required , Previous or different approaches to field research , appropriate experimental concurrent ). design , data analysis , and presentation . 3 laboratory hours per week .
BIO-251 Genetics 3
BIO-251L Genetics 1
BIO-299 Selected Topics in Biology 3
An investigation into the fundamental principles of Mendelian and non Mendelian inheritance and the molecular and cellular basis of heredity , including the molecular and biochemical processes behind inheritance , gene expression and development . Additional topics
Take BIO-203 BIO-203L CHM-203 include pedigree analysis , mutation and cancer , the conflict between
CHM-203L . ( Required , Previous ). nature and nurture , modern DNA technology , population genetics , evolution , and the ethical impact of genetics on society . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the spring semester .
The genetics techniques laboratory is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of experimentation in basic Mendelian and non-Mendelian principles using model genetic systems as well as molecular genetics techniques . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in the spring semester . A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest . For non- major students only . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to preregistration . There are no prerequisites .
Take BIO-251 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).