BIOLOGY

CRN	90089	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	BIO 101 Q Course
Title	Subcellular Biology
Professor	John Ferguson
Schedule	Tu Fr 10:30 am - 12:40 pm HEG 102 LAB: Th 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 306 LAB: Fr 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 306

An introduction to molecular and cellular biology primarily for those who intend to continue in biology, but open to interested non-science majors as well. Topics covered include biochemistry, microbiology, cytology, genetics, and immunology. Those students majoring in biology are strongly encouraged to enroll in Chemistry 101 concurrently.

CRN	90090	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	BIO 201
Title	Eukaryotic Genetics
Professor	Michael Tibbetts
Schedule	Mon Th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HEG 201 LAB: Mon 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 306

A consideration of biological inheritance in eukaryotes (cells with membrane-bound nuclei). Topics include chromosome structure and abnormalities, mitosis, Mendelian genetics, genetic recombination and mapping, extranuclear genetic systems, control of gene expression, human genetics, and population genetics. Laboratory work will deal with the above topics as they pertain to plant, animal, and fungal material.

Prerequisites: High School Biology and Chemistry

CRN	90091	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	BIO 203
Title	Comparative Anatomy
Professor	William Maple
Schedule	Wed Th 8:50 am - 10:20 am HEG 106 LAB: Th 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm HEG 308

A comparison of the development, evolution, and function of major anatomical features of vertebrates from fish to mammals, using preserved sharks, amphibians, and cats. The course involves extensive dissection: independent work in addition to scheduled labs is expected. Students should supply their own tools.

Prerequisites: Biology 101-102, Upper College standing, or permission of the instructor.

CRN	90092	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	BIO 302
Title	Molecular Biology
Professor	Michael Tibbetts
Schedule	Wed Fr 8:30 am - 10:20 am HEG 201 LAB: Th 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 310

This course explores molecular aspects of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Topics include DNA structure, replication, and repair; DNA transcription; RNA structure and processing; and polypeptide synthesis. The course also covers various mechanisms involved in the regulation of gene expression. Emphasis is placed on a review of the current literature and the experimental approaches used in modern molecular biological research. The laboratory provides practical experience in such current techniques used in molecular biology as molecular cloning, restriction enzyme mapping, DNA sequencing, and nucleic acid hybridization. Prerequisites: Biology 201, Chemistry 201-202.

CRN	90337	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	BIO 307 / ENVS
Title	General Ecology
Professor	William Maple
Schedule	Tu Th Fr 11:30 am - 12:30 pm OLIN 107 LAB: Fr 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm HEG 308

Cross listed: CRES, ENVS

This course is an introduction to the principles that govern the interactions of plants and animals with their physical and biotic environment. The course will stress modern concepts of community structure and development as well as the evolution and adaptation of individuals to their environment. It will also survey ecosystem structure and function. We will have lectures, labs, and field trips.

Prerequisites: Biology 101-102, Chemistry 101-102

CRN	90094	Distribution	E
Course No.	BIO 407
Title	Diabetes Mellitus
Professor	John Ferguson
Schedule	Tu 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm HEG 300

2 credits (senior seminar) The seminar considers the biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and physiology of a well known disease. Readings will be largely in the primary literature, ranging from works by Arataeus the Cappadocian (A.D. 200), William Prout (1840), and Claude Bernard (1877) through descriptions of the latest developments in the field. The course is designed to provide a historical perspective on the development of current notions of the disease and to provide an opportunity for seniors to apply their knowledge of many subdisciplines of biology to a single problem.

Prerequisites: extensive course work in molecular biology, cellular, and organismal biology; senior status; permission of the instructor.

CRN	90095	Distribution	E
Course No.	BIO 412
Title	Molecular Evolution
Professor	Robert Cutler
Schedule	Mon Wed 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm HEG 300

This lecture/lab examines the apparent evolution of nucleotide (and amino acid) sequences in biology and the extent to which species phylogeny can be reliably reconstructed from such sequences. Students learn how to retrieve sequences from computerized databanks, align them, and construct phylogenic trees by parsimony analysis. The course concludes with a project in which the students perform these manipulations on sets of sequences of their own choosing.