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BIOL 100 - Critical Questions in Biology
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Biology, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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BIOL 106 - Disease, Biomedicine, and Biomedical Research
Fall (3) Shakes (College 200, NQR, GER 2B)
Introduction to the biology of common devastating diseases. Topics include the biological basis of specific disease and general approaches for accessing biomedical information, interpreting data from clinical trials, and appreciating the methodological approaches used by biomedical researchers to investigate disease. Not applicable toward the minimum requirements for a major or minor in Biology. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and CSI domains.) Three class hours.
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BIOL 112 - Medicine and the Mind
Fall (3) Staff (GER 2B)
The first half of this course will take a historical look at medical science and those who looked into the brain for answers about its function, including Thomas Willis and Christopher Wren. The secondhalf will focus on our brains and which has more influence, nature or nurture. Not applicable toward the requirements for a major or minor in biology. Three class hours.
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BIOL 115 - Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Students
Fall or Spring (1) Heideman
A review of research on the structure and function of brain areas involved in learning and memory in relation to research on the development of expertise. Includes a review of methods to improve learning efficiency and quality.
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BIOL 150 - First-Year Seminar
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Biology. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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BIOL 201 - Freshman Research
Fall and Spring (1) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department and instructor.
Introduction to research with faculty mentor for freshmen identified by the Biology Department as having an unusually strong Biology background. Students cannot register themselves for this course.
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BIOL 220 - Introduction to Organisms, Ecology, Evolution
Fall (3) Cristol, Williamson Corequisite(s): BIOL 221 or BIOL 298 (College 200, NQR, GER 2B)
Course is designed for potential biology majors. Lectures explore the diversity of organisms, their interactions with each other and the environment, and the evolutionary processes that produce diversity. Topics include Mendelian genetics, major taxonomic groups, ecology, and evolution. Presupposes strong background in high school biology. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and CSI domains.) Three class hours.
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BIOL 221 - Introduction to Organisms, Ecology, Evolution Laboratory
Fall (1) Staff Corequisite(s): BIOL 220 (ACTV, NQR)
Laboratory investigations in ecology, Mendelian genetics, and animal behavior. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 204 Lab) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 225 - Introduction to Molecules, Cells, Development
Spring (3) Allison. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): BIOL 226 or BIOL 299 . CHEM 103 strongly recommended. (GER 2B)
Lectures explore the molecular and cellular characteristics of living organisms including cell structure, biochemistry, metabolism, molecular genetics, and cellular processes in development. Recommended for science majors. Presupposes strong background in high school biology and chemistry. Three class hours. (formerly BIOL 203 lecture)
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BIOL 226 - Introduction to Molecules, Cells, Development Laboratory
Spring (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 . Corequisite(s): BIOL 225 (ACTV, NQR)
Laboratory investigations in cell, molecular, and developmental biology. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 203 Lab) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 230 - Introduction to Marine Science
Fall (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220
Description of physical, chemical, biological and geological processes operating in the world ocean. The interdisciplinary nature of oceanography is emphasized, providing an integrated view of factors which control ocean history, circulation, chemistry and biological productivity. Three class hours. (Cross listed with GEOL 330 and MSCI 330 )
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BIOL 298 - Freshman Honors Biology Laboratory I
Fall (1) Forsyth and Saha. Corequisite(s): BIOL 220 optional (ACTV)
The lab will focus on a genomics approach to bacterial pathogenicity and cell fate specification in the vertebrate nervous system. Students will master basic lab skills related to the projects, construct cDNA and genomics libraries, and conduct high throughput sequencing. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 299 - Freshman Honors Biology Laboratory II
Spring (1) Forsyth and Saha. Corequisite(s): BIOL 225 optional (ACTV)
The lab will focus on a genomics approach to bacterial pathogenicity and cell fate specification in the vertebrate nervous system. Students will conduct in depth bioinformatics analysis of the sequenced cDNA and genomic libraries. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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BIOL 302 - Integrative Biology: Animals
Fall (4) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225
The study of the evolution, classification, ecology, behavior, development and functional systems of the major animal phyla. Certain aspects of human biology will also be covered. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 206) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 303 - Introduction to Biological Research
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
Introduction to biological research in the lab or field conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Biol 303 may be used as a gateway to independent research in Biology (e.g. BIOL 403). Hours to be arranged. By instructor permission only. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated once with the same or another faculty advisor.
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BIOL 304 - Integrative Biology: Plants
Spring (4) Puzey Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225
An examination of major groups of photosynthetic organisms, with emphasis on terrestrial plants and their interactions with other organisms. Their structure, reproduction, physiology and ecological importance are emphasized in an evolutionary context. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 306 - Microbiology
Fall, Spring (4) Forsyth, Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
Introduction to the biology of prokaryotes and viruses. Classical topics such as growth, metabolism and genetics, ecology, and molecular biology are covered in the lecture section. The laboratory introduces techniques routinely in microbiology such as sterile techniques, staining and microscopy, biochemical assays, microbial ecology, and genetics. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 440) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 310 - Molecular Cell Biology
Fall and Spring (3) Wawersik, Shakes. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 206 .
An introduction to the principles by which eukaryotic cells function with an emphasis on the molecular biology of cells and experimental approaches to their analysis. Three class hours. (formerly BIOL 406)
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BIOL 312 - Evolution of Organisms
Fall and Spring (3) Murphy, Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the mechanisms and outcomes of evolution. Examples are drawn from many disciplines (e.g. genetics, behavior, and paleontology) to discuss how researchers study the evolution of organisms and develop and test evolutionary theory using integrative approaches. Three class hours. (formerly BIOL 448)
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BIOL 317 - Paleontology
Spring (3) Lockwood. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 , GEOL 110 , GEOL 150W , both BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 , or consent of the instructor.
The taxonomy of fossil organisms and the role of fossils in the study of organic evolution and the time relations of rock sequences. The laboratory stresses invertebrate morphology and quantitative measurement of local marine fossils. Field trips. Does not fulfill upper-division lab requirement. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. (Cross listed with GEOL 302)
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BIOL 318 - Conservation Biology
Spring (3) Leu. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or consent of the instructor.
An introduction to the fundamentals of conservation biology and an examination of current conservation issues. Topics include threats to biodiversity, endangered species management, and the interplay of politics, economics, or societal values in conservation decisionmaking. Three class hours.
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BIOL 325 - Introduction to Quantitative Biology
Fall (3) LaMar. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , MATH 111 or MATH 131 Corequisite(s): BIOL 325L
Introduction to the mathematical tools used in quantitative analysis and modeling of biological systems. The goal is to develop quantitative reasoning skills through the use of mathematical modeling, data analysis, and computer simulation. Biological topics include population ecology, microbiology, epidemiology, evolutionary genetics, systems biology, and gene regulation.
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BIOL 327 - Introduction to Biostatistics
Fall (3-4) LaMar. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 and MATH 111 (or MATH 131).
An introduction to statistics and research design, including statistical inference, hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics and commonly used statistical tests. Emphasis is placed on the application of quantitative techniques in the biological sciences and solution methods via use of the computer. Includes a separate lab (BIOL 327L) when offered as a 4 credit course.
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BIOL 345 - Neurobiology
Spring (3) Buchser Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of neurobiology; this course will cover basic neuroanatomy and electrophysiology, but will emphasize the molecular basis of neuronal development and signaling, including sensory systems, motor systems, learning and memory, behavior and disease of the nervous system. Three class hours.
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BIOL 351 - Cellular Biophysics and Modeling
Fall (3) Smith. Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 132 , BIOL 225 , or consent of instructor.
An introduction to simulation and modeling of dynamic phenomena in cell biology and neuroscience. Topics covered will include the biophysics of excitable membranes, the gating of voltage- and ligandgated ion channels, intracellular calcium signaling, and electrical bursting in neurons. (Cross listed with APSC 351 )
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BIOL 356 - Random Walks in Biology
Fall (3) Shakes Prerequisite(s): (MATH 111 or MATH 131 ) and BIOL 220
This course introduces random processes in biological systems. It focuses on how biological processes are inherently stochastic and driven by a combination of energetic and entropic factors. Topics include diffusion, cell motility, molecular motors, ion channels, and extinction in populations. (Cross-listed with APSC 456 .)
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BIOL 401 - Evolutionary Genetics
Spring (3) Murphy Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
Evolution as an ongoing process, rather than as a history, is emphasized. Topics include theoretical and experimental population genetics, ecological genetics, interactions of evolutionary forces, genetic divergence, speciation, and molecular evolution.
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BIOL 403 - Research in Biology
Fall and Spring (Credit to be arranged) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Independent laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than three hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for a biology major. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
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BIOL 404 - Special Topics in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-4) Staff
Four credit courses have an associated laboratory. Credits count toward major. If there is no duplication of topic, courses with this number may be repeated for credit.
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BIOL 407 - Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
Spring (1) Shakes. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 .
An introduction to the use of cell biology laboratory techniques including light and electron microscopy, mutant analysis and selected biochemical techniques. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 409 - Virology
Fall (3) Williamson. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 226 , and BIOL 310
This course gives an overview of fundamental concepts In virology. Topics include the discovery of viruses, principles of viral structure, viral morphogenesis, viral detection methods, viral vaccines, and ecological significance of viruses. A strong emphasis is placed on molecular mechanisms of viral replication. Three class hours.
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BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior
Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
The study of vertebrate and invertebrate behaviors as adapted traits under the influence of both genes and the environment. Animal behavior, including that of humans and endangered species, will be placed in an ecological and evolutionary context. Three class hours.
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BIOL 412 - Vascular Plant Systematics
Fall (4) Case. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 .
A study of the principles and research methods of vascular plant systematics, emphasizing classification, evolution, and comparative morphology of the major families of vascular plants. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 205) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 414 - Biochemistry
Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 307 or CHEM 209 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 .
Chemistry listing: “The molecular basis of living processes; the chemistry of important constituents of living matter, biosynthesis, metabolism, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, metabolic control, transport mechanisms. Section 01 primarily for life science majors; 02 for physical science majors.” (Cross listed with BIOL 414) Biology listing as above but with cross listing to CHEM 414 .
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BIOL 415 - General Endocrinology
Spring (3) Bradley. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 , BIOL 310 .
A survey of the neuroendocrine physiology of major systems including the hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid, GI tract, and reproductive systems. The molecular-cellular control of general metabolism and reproduction in both health and disease is considered. Three class hours.
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BIOL 416 - Ornithology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
Lectures, laboratory exercises, field experiments and birding trips will provide a comprehensive introduction to the ecology and evolution of birds. Phylogenetic relationships, behavior, conservation, and identification of Virginia’s avian fauna will be stressed. Three class hours, three laboratory hours, several early morning field trips. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 417 - Population and Community Ecology
Fall (4) Dalgleish. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206), BIOL 304 (formerly BIOL 205); one may be taken concurrently.
Discussion of the structure and dynamics of ecological populations and biotic communities. Emphasis will be on environmental constraints and species interactions that control population growth and determine both diversity and similarities in community structure and function. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 418 - Functional Ecology
Spring (3) Sanderson.\ Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206).
Concepts and approaches in physiological ecology, biomechanics and ecological morphology. The course emphasizes critical thinking, discussion, and student presentations on journal articles from the primary literature. Hypothesis formulation and methods of data collection and analysis will be studied. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology.
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BIOL 419 - Plant Development and Physiology
Spring (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 , BIOL 310 .
An investigation of major topics in plant biology, encompassing plant development, reproduction, energetics and physiology, and the use of genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to elucidate major outstanding questions. The accompanying lab will introduce students to model plant systems and a range of genetic, molecular, and histological techniques. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 420 - Genetic Analysis
Spring (3) Kerscher. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
Discussion of classical and modern genetics. Topics will be drawn from the following: Mendelian inheritance, recombination and linkage, cytogenetics, model genetic systems, mutation analysis, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genetics. Three class hours.
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BIOL 421 - Genetic Analysis Laboratory
Spring (1) Kerscher. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 420 .
Designed to illustrate genetic principles through experimental work with living organisms, including Drosophila, flowering plants, fungi and bacteria. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 426 - Aquatic Ecology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the ecology of aquatic systems; discussion of the important physical and chemical characteristics of aquatic environments and the adaptations of organisms living in water; community structure and the important processes affecting it, including major aspects of water pollution. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 427 - Wetland Ecosystems
Fall (4) DeBerry and Perry. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An investigation of structure and function of wetland ecosystems, considering their formation and distribution at local, regional and continental scales. Interactions amongst biologic, geologic and hydrologic components in wetland development will be presented in lecture, lab and field exercises. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 428 - General Entomology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the biology of insects designed to give the student an overview of entomology. Included are such topics as classification, morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology and economic importance. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 430 - Mechanisms of Bacterial Symbiosis
Fall (3) Forsyth. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 306 (formerly BIOL 440) or consent of instructor.
Symbiotic relationships encompass a spectrum from parasitism to mutualism. This class will explore the molecular basis of bacterial diseases and the basis of bacterial host mutualistic relationships. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology. Offered in alternate years.
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BIOL 432 - Principles of Animal Physiology
Spring (4) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 206 and BIOL 302 ) or (CHEM 206 , BIOL 310 , BIOL 345 , and PSYC 313 )
The function of the animal as a whole as indicated by the physiology and interrelationships of different organs and organ systems. The emphasis is on vertebrates, with comparative examples from selected invertebrates. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 433 - Developmental Biology
Fall (3) Saha. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 310 .
An introduction to embryonic and post-embryonic development processes in animals emphasizing both molecular and organismal mechanisms governing cellular differentiation, and the generation of form, shape, and function. Applications of developmental biology to human disease will also be covered including birth defects, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine. Three class hours.
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BIOL 437 - Immunology
Spring (3) Zwollo. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 and BIOL 310 or BIOL 306
This course gives an overview of the cells and molecules that compose the immune system and the mechanisms by which they protect the body against foreign invaders, with emphasis on current experimental approaches and systems. Three class hours.
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BIOL 438 - Immunology Laboratory
Spring (1) Zwollo. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 437 .
An introduction to current techniques available to study immune responses in mice. Includes tissue culture of lymphocytes, measuring antibody levels using ELISA techniques, and detection of proteins expressed during lymphocyte development using Western blot analyses. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 442 - Molecular Genetics
Fall (3) Allison. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 310
This course gives a comprehensive introduction to molecular genetics emphasizing genome organization, DNA replication and repair, synthesis of RNA and proteins, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression, epigenetics, RNA processing, molecular genetics of cancer, DNA biotechnology and human gene therapy. Three class hours.
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BIOL 443 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Fall (1) Allison. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 442 .
Experiments illustrating current techniques in molecular genetics, including basic cloning, transformation of bacteria with recombinant DNA, plasmid and genomic DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, restriction digests, DNA labeling, Southern transfer, PCR and green fluorescent protein expression in transfected mammalian cells. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 444 - Biology Laboratory Teaching
Fall, Spring, and Summer (1) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Student must have achieved an A- or above in an upper level biology laboratory class in which they will assist. Consent of instructor.
An introduction to biology laboratory teaching through selected readings and short discussion sessions. Teaching skills will be developed by assisting in an advanced biology laboratory. Three laboratory hours.
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BIOL 445 - GIS for Biologists
Fall (3) Leu. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , consent of instructor.
This hands-on course will integrate Geographical Information Systems into biological research. Emphasis will be on developing spatial metrics, comparing cell or land cover patterns across spatial or temporal scales, classifying satellite or medical imagery, and modeling species distributions. Four class hours.
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BIOL 447 - Neurophysiology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 , CHEM 307 , or consent of instructor.
An exploration into the basic concepts related to the activity of the nervous system. This course will focus on electrical and chemical signaling within the nervous system and the ability to control and regulate other physiologic systems. In the fall of 2011, this course will have a prerequisite of BIOL 345 and CHEM 307 . Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 452 - Self-Organization in Life and Chemical Sciences
Spring (3) Del Negro and Bagdassarian
Here we investigate self-organization and complex collective behaviors that emerge from simple dynamical principles in a variety of living and chemical systems. We consider, for example, oscillatory chemical reactions, single-celled organisms and their communal behaviors, as well as the spread of HIV in human populations using agent-based computer simulation to model and analyze these systems. The course culminates in a final research project wherein students, in consultation with the instructors, develop and analyze their own original model. (Cross-listed with APSC 452 )
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BIOL 453 - Protein Structure and Function
Fall (3) Hinton. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 , BIOL 414 , or CHEM 414
The functionality of a protein is an integral part of its structure. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of how to use sequence data to understand a protein’s physical properties, and to predict its function and interaction. Three class hours. (Cross-listed with CHEM 453 )
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BIOL 453L - Protein Structure and Function Laboratory
Fall (2) Hinton Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 453 or CHEM 453
Modern biochemical techniques used by scientists to understand the functionality of proteins, including bacterial transformation, recombinant DNA purification, mammalian transfection, DNA/protein purification, immunoprecipitation, SDS-PAGE, coomassie and silver staining, western blot analysis, fast performance liquid chromatography, and 2-D gel analysis.
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BIOL 454 - Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution
Spring (3) Smith. Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 132 , BIOL 225 , or consent of instructor.
An introduction to computational molecular biology and molecular evolution including nucleotide and amino acid sequence comparison, DNA fragment assembly, phylogenetic tree construction and inference, RNA and protein secondary structure prediction and substitution models of sequence evolution. (Cross-listed with APSC 454 )
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BIOL 455 - How Students Learn
Fall (1) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): Two years of college science and/or mathematics and consent of Instructor.
A practical review of research on the structure and function of brain areas involved in learning (2/3 of the class) followed by practical methods to use this knowledge in teaching at the high school level (1/3 of the class). Not applicable to major or minor, with the exception that students pursuing a career in education may petition to count this toward a Biology major or minor.
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BIOL 456 - Vertebrate Biology
Fall (3) Sanderson Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302
A study of the ecology, phylogeny, behavior, physiology and functional morphology of vertebrates, with special emphasis on fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Three class hours.
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BIOL 457 - Invertebrate Biology
Fall (4) Allen. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302
Biology of the major invertebrate groups with an emphasis on marine and estuarine species. Strongly recommended for students interested in marine biology. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 316) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 458 - Conservation Biology Laboratory
Spring (1) Leu. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 318 .
This course has two goals. First, students will learn current field techniques to sample local flora and fauna and how to analyze survey and long-term monitoring data sets. Second, students will learn current quantitative approaches in conservation to model connectivity, population viability, and reserve design. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 459 - Critiquing Biomedical Assumptions
Spring (1) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): Any one of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Mathematics Neuroscience, Physics.
A study of cases in which uncritical acceptance of flawed assumptions prevented advances in areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics broadly related to medicine. Includes reading of primary literure, student presentation, and discussion. Appropriate for juniors and seniors; likely to be of greatest relevance to majors in the natural, physical, or computational sciences interested in biomedical research or clinical practice. One class hour.
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BIOL 460 - Advanced Seminar in Biology
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prereq/Corequisite(s): Vary by topic.
Special topics of interest will be discussed within the context of small, advanced seminar courses. Advanced seminars emphasize critical reading of the primary literature and discussions of experimental design. Students will be expected to give one or more oral presentations and complete one or more major writing assignments. Fulfills the major writing requirement in biology. Appropriate for juniors and seniors. With instructor permission, courses with this number may be repeated for credits when the topic varies, however only one counts towards the minimum 37 credits required for the major. Note: See Current Listing and Description of seminar topics on the Biology website at www.wm.edu/biology Three class hours.
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BIOL 480 - Directed Readings in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
A directed readings course to investigate the biological basis of an advanced special topic in biology, with intensive reading of review of articles, texts, and primary literature on the topic.
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BIOL 495 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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BIOL 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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