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Introduces the structure of biomolecules. Topics include: protein, carbohydrates, lipid structure and metabolism, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis and protein synthesis.

Comparative study of the functional anatomy of major vertebrate groups. Covers three perspectives: Organisms remote past (phylogeny), its recent past or stages of early development (ontogeny), and present (morphology). Laboratories involve detailed dissection of the lamprey eel (Petromyzon), the mud puppy (Necturus), and dogfish shark (Squalus), an advanced vertebrate, the cat (Felis cattus) and selected mammalian organs. Lab integrated with lecture. Prerequisites: BIO 10042 Principles of Biology Lab and BIO 10043 Principles of Biology, and BIO 20042 Organismic Biology Lab and BIO 20043 Organismic Biology. Includes corresponding lab.

A comparative study of animal physiology as adaptation. Topics include thermal regulation, osmoregulation,digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, sensation, movement and energy metabolism in vertebrates and invertebrates.

Practical experience in the major area of study, arranged individually and taken after the completion of the major course work.

Explores scientific methodology, religious methodology and the relationship between these domains of inquiry. Brief survey of the historical relationship between science and religion (e.g., Christianity and the rise of western scientific method, the Galileo affair, etc.) and contemporary controversial issues such as Big Bang and evolution. Crosslisted with REL 41523, LAS 41523.

Participate as assistants in off-campus clinical or lab settings in some area of professional medicine or biology. Specific examples of acceptable programs include pharmacy labs, veterinary or human medicine clinics, and research labs in universities and private companies. Requirements include a written report on specific disease or research study and journal writing.

Introduction to biological basis of animal behavior with emphasis on adaptive significance of behavioral phenomena. Topics include: genetic basis of behavior, perceptual and effectual systems, ethology, neurophysiology, learning, animal communication, sexual behavior and the social systems. Prerequisites: BIO 20043 Organismic Biology and consent of instructor.

Study of developmental processes in living organisms. Utilizes comparative view of developmental patterns generated by cellular, chemical, and genetic control mechanisms. Lectures focus primarily on human development and address common developmental defects. Includes corresponding lab.

Directed-study course for students entering fields of professional medicine. Learn terminology applicable to the organ systems of the human body. Language acquisition will be enhanced by learning interchangeable word-bytes.

Integrative study and review of major concepts and principles of biology.

Students conduct an individualized research project under faculty supervision. Results are submitted in the form of a final report and departmental seminar. Students will also take a written comprehensive exam over the curriculum. Prerequisite: BIO 35523 Research Methods.

Capstone course that guides student in development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the biology major.