This course is an introductory study of the molecular and cellular basis of life, of the structure and function of cells, and of molecular genetics. Biol 130 is not a prerequisite. Non-laboratory course.
This course provides an introduction to nutrition and focuses on the relationship between diet and health. Topics include physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations. These basic concepts are applied to societal issues, including the role of diet in malnutrition, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Community engagement.
This course is a study of the anatomy of the Craniata, including the Hagfishes, and Vertebrates (jawless and jawed fishes, and the tetrapods). It emphasizes the evolution of homologous structures, and relates structure to function where applicable. This course also relates structures to adaptations for life in aquatic and terrestrial environments, and puts these changes into an evolutionary perspective. Laboratory course; studio laboratory.
This course is a study of the anatomy of the Craniata, including the Hagfishes, and Vertebrates (jawless and jawed fishes, and the tetrapods). It emphasizes the evolution of homologous structures, and relates structure to function where applicable. This course also relates structures to adaptations for life in aquatic and terrestrial environments, and puts these changes into an evolutionary perspective. Laboratory course; studio laboratory.
A study of plants and their interaction with the environment, with other plants, and with animals will emphasize how plant populations change in size and spatial distribution, how they respond to herbivores and pollinators, and the ecological and evolutionary consequences of plant traits. Laboratories will focus on methods for analyzing population and community dynamics. Laboratory course.
A study of plants and their interaction with the environment, with other plants, and with animals will emphasize how plant populations change in size and spatial distribution, how they respond to herbivores and pollinators, and the ecological and evolutionary consequences of plant traits. Laboratories will focus on methods for analyzing population and community dynamics. Laboratory course.
A study of the evolutionary changes that have taken place in biological populations and the mechanisms that underlie these changes. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of data with evolutionary ideas and theory, and the application of evolutionary thought to other areas of biology. Non-laboratory course.
This course focuses on designing and conducting research in Biology. Course content will include fundamentals of experimental design, practical aspects of conducting biological experiments, and the statistical analysis and presentation of data. Labs will involve hands-on collection, management, analysis, and presentation of biological data using R. Prior coursework in statistics is recommended.
This course focuses on designing and conducting research in Biology. Course content will include fundamentals of experimental design, practical aspects of conducting biological experiments, and the statistical analysis and presentation of data. Labs will involve hands-on collection, management, analysis, and presentation of biological data using R. Prior coursework in statistics is recommended.
A study of fundamental principles of heredity including molecular aspects and evolutionary implications of these concepts.
A study of fundamental principles of heredity including molecular aspects and evolutionary implications of these concepts.
A study of fundamental principles of heredity including molecular aspects and evolutionary implications of these concepts.
An extension of topics introduced in BIOL 133, this course is a study of the molecular and cellular basis of life, of the structure and function of cells, and of molecular genetics at an intermediate level. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 321.
An extension of topics introduced in BIOL 133, this course is a study of the molecular and cellular basis of life, of the structure and function of cells, and of molecular genetics at an intermediate level. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 321.
This course focuses on close readings of the primary and secondary literature in the field of cellular and molecular biology. Experimental methodologies are a primary focus of this course as they pertain to design and analysis of techniques in the molecular biology field. Both in lecture and in laboratory, analysis of writing style and rationale for experimental design is evaluated.
This course focuses on close readings of the primary and secondary literature in the field of cellular and molecular biology. Experimental methodologies are a primary focus of this course as they pertain to design and analysis of techniques in the molecular biology field. Both in lecture and in laboratory, analysis of writing style and rationale for experimental design is evaluated.
This course focuses on basic anatomical structures of the human body and how distinct organ systems are organized at the tissue and cellular levels. Emphasis is placed on understanding structure-function relationships in the human body, how they interact in a network, and how those relationships are perturbed in the development of human disease. The laboratory component addresses practical considerations relating to anatomy and includes medical imaging technology emphasizing three-dimensional relationships.
This course focuses on basic anatomical structures of the human body and how distinct organ systems are organized at the tissue and cellular levels. Emphasis is placed on understanding structure-function relationships in the human body, how they interact in a network, and how those relationships are perturbed in the development of human disease. The laboratory component addresses practical considerations relating to anatomy and includes medical imaging technology emphasizing three-dimensional relationships.
Students explore critiques of modern industrial agriculture and develop a solid foundation in the ecological principles that inform the theory and practice of agroecology. Students will develop a framework for understanding agriculture as part of integrated self-supporting systems aimed at producing healthy food for all people without compromising the ability of future generations to flourish. Students will apply principles of systems thinking, ecology, plant biology and soil science, by conducting research at the University farm, keeping garden plots, visiting farms locally and participating in community engagement.
Students explore critiques of modern industrial agriculture and develop a solid foundation in the ecological principles that inform the theory and practice of agroecology. Students will develop a framework for understanding agriculture as part of integrated self-supporting systems aimed at producing healthy food for all people without compromising the ability of future generations to flourish. Students will apply principles of systems thinking, ecology, plant biology and soil science, by conducting research at the University farm, keeping garden plots, visiting farms locally and participating in community engagement.