BIOLOGY

CRN

13086

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

BIO 102 Q course

Title

Organismal Biology

Professor

William Maple

Schedule

Mon Wed 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HEG 102 Lab: Th 1:30 pm -4:00 pm ROSE 306 (Lab: Th 4:30 pm -7:00 pm ROSE 306

to open only if first lab section fills)

Cross-listed: Environmental Studies

An introduction to organismal biology and ecology primarily for those who intend to continue in biology, but also open to interested students not majoring in science. Topics include population genetics, evolution, vertebrate embryology and anatomy, and animal phylogeny, taxonomy, and ecology. Biology 102 may be taken before Biology 101, if necessary.

CRN

13388

Distribution

E

Course No.

BIO 110 Q course

Title

Biostatistics

Professor

Robert Cutler

Schedule

Tu Th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HEG 201
This course provides a background in (1) the basic methods of data analysis for biologists, (2) applications of mathematics to the description of biological phenomena, and (3) the generation of testable hypotheses from models of biological processes. The goal of this course is to give students a general idea of what statistical methods are commonly used in biology, which methods are appropriate for which types of data, and to provide an in-depth examination of how the methods work. Among topics covered are elementary probability and statistics, fitting and hypothesis testing, characteristics of frequency distributions, regression analysis, and some multivariate based methods.

Prerequisite: eligibility for Q courses.

CRN

13087

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

BIO 204

Title

General Physiology

Professor

Frank Scalzo

Schedule

Mon Wed 11:30 am - 12:50 pm ROSE 108 Th 1:30 pm -5:00 pm HEG 308
A study of the basic life functions of animals. The focus of the course is the relationship between the physical and chemical functions of various organs and organ systems to overall homeostasis. Specific examples are drawn predominantly from human physiological systems. Anatomy is not emphasized.

Prerequisites: Biology 101-102, Chemistry 101-102.

Chemistry 201-202 recommended.

CRN

13088

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

BIO 206 Q course

Title

Evolution

Professor

Robert Cutler

Schedule

Wed Fr 1:30 pm -3:30 pm OLIN 301
This course will examine the following areas of evolution: population and quantitative genetics, natural and sexual selection, adaptation, speciation, and the major themes in phylogenetic evolution. Basic theory as well as empirical evidence for evolutionary processes that occur in both natural and computer-modeled populations will be explored. Prerequisites: (BIO 201) or permission of the instructor.

CRN

13201

Distribution

A/E

Course No.

BIO / PHIL 268

Title

Issues in Bioethics

Professor

Michael Tibbetts / Daniel Berthold

Schedule

Wed Fr 10:00 am - 11:20 am OLIN 201

Cross-listed: History & Philosophy of Science

An interdisciplinary approach to issues in bioethics, this course explores scientific, social, and ethical aspects of topics of contemporary concern. In recent semesters the focus has been on three such topics of current debate: the genome project, cloning, and the development and use of transgenic plants. Readings cover theoretical literature and case studies.

CRN

13663 / 13664    

Course No.

BIO 308 / 408

Title

Seminar in Biological Research

Professor

Faculty (See Prof. Tibbetts)

Schedule

Tu 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ALBEE 102

2 credits Juniors and seniors concentrating in biology are strongly urged to take this two-credit course. Each senior enrolled in the course presents his or her research in progress, or significant material from the current literature at one session. Each junior presents an interesting paper of his or her choice from the literature. The purpose of the seminar is to encourage juniors to become familiar with both the biological literature and research undertaken in the program.

CRN

13091

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

BIO 404

Title

Prokaryotic & Viral Genetics

Professor

John Ferguson

Schedule

Mon Wed 8:30 am - 10:20 am OLIN 304

Tu 1:30 pm -5:00 pm ROSE 306

A consideration of biological inheritance in prokaryotes (bacteria) and their viruses (bacteriophage). Topics include the genetics of mutagenesis, repair and recombination, transformation, plasmids, conjugation, intemperate phages, temperate phages, transduction, gene regulation, restriction endonucleases, and gene splicing. Lectures will alternate with student presentations of classic papers in chronological order. Laboratory work will provide practical experience in the topics covered.

Prerequisites: Biology 201and 303, and Chemistry 201-202.

CRN

13092

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

BIO 406

Title

Cell Biology

Professor

Michael Tibbetts

Schedule

Tu Th 8:30 am -9:50 am HEG 106 Fr 1:30 pm -5:00 pm HEG 308
This course explores molecular aspects of cellular function at an advanced level. Topics include the structure and function of the cell membrane, cytoskeleton, and cell organelles, and techniques used in the study of modern cell biology. Emphasis is placed on current literature in the field.

Prerequisite: Biology 201, Chemistry 201-202.