3000

Studies in selected fields of biology and/or environmental science requiring preparation of a scientific paper or papers and at least one oral presentation by each student. Course is also offered as ENSC 3000. Credit may only be earned once.

(1-0-1) A study of Greek, Latin, and other word origins of biological and medical terms, with the aim of improving insight and confidence in mastering scientific vocabulary.

(3-0-3) Junior standing or permission of instructor. The study of normal medical physiology and some common dysfunctions of the human body, and ability to apply this knowledge to collaborative research and solving of clinical case studies including diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and social dimensions of health and disease. Covers basic cell and molecular biology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems.

(3-0-3) Junior standing or permission of instructor. A companion course to BIOL 3050 but may be taken separately or in either order. The study of normal medical physiology and some common dysfunctions of the human body, and ability to apply this knowledge to collaborative research and solving of clinical case studies including diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and social dimensions of health and disease. Covers the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems.

(3-0-3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2100 with a grade of C or higher. The study of cells including nutrition, response to the environment, metabolism, growth and reproduction; molecular and biochemical mechanisms emphasized.

(3-0-3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L, both with a grade of C or higher.. Basic principles of plant and animal physiology, emphasizing mechanisms common to all life forms.

(3-2-4) Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108. An introduction to marine organisms and the chemical, physical and geological features of the environments they inhabit with an emphasis placed on taxonomic diversity, ecological interactions and anthropogenic pressures.

(3-0-3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108, and BIOL 2100, all with a grade of C or higher. This course approaches evolutionary biology as a process, illustrating the interplay between theory, observation, testing and interpretation. The student will be expected to examine and evaluate biological phenomena in light of the evolutionary processes that shaped them.

(1-0-1) Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. This pre-medical mentorship is an examination of the history and culture of American medical practice, the science and art of being an effective physician, and societal issues in health care access and delivery. Uses books and film discussions, Internet research, collaborative learning, writing, oral presentations, structured debates, clinical case studies, and other means of inquiry and dialog. Enrollment by invitation only.

(2-4-4) Prerequisites: BIOL 2800 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the principles of landscape ecology, emphasizing how spatial heterogeneity and human activities influence ecological systems and the use of geographic Information Science techniques to analyze ecological patterns at the landscape level. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester schedule for amount. Crosslisted as: ENSC 3800.

(3-2-4) Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108. An introduction to the principles of botany, including the biology of the plant cell, plant structure and function, concepts in plant physiology and the life history and evolution of major plant groups.

(VAR 0-4) Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. Individual or small group research project in the area of the instructor's expertise. This course is repeatable for credit.