Biology[444-502]

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BIOL 444. Introduction to Neurobiology. 4 crs. This course introduces how nerve cells receive, transmit and integrate information in an animal. The first part deals with the cellular and molecular aspects of neuronal signalling. The second part deals with neural nets, sensory motor integration and brain functions. Prerequisite: BIOL 341.

BIOL 445. Biochemical Genetics. 4 crs. Study of the chemical nature of the genetic materials, mutation, the genetic code, protein synthesis, enzyme subunit structure, genetic complementation, and gene action and development. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102, BIOL 200, CHEM. 142, and consent of instructor.

BIOL 446. Mycology. 4 crs. General study of the biology of fungi, with emphasis on their development, phylogency, and ecologic distribution. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 448. Techniques in Biological Chemistry. 4 crs. Introduces student to the theoretical bases and practical applications of experimental techniques in cellular biochemistry. Lecture-laboratory instruction on the following: pH, buffers and solutions (gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods); purification of enzymes and other proteins by chromatographic (MEC, IEC, etc.) and electrophoretic (PAGE, SDS-PAGE, IEF) methods; enzyme kinetics (Km, inhibition); isozymes (pl, Km, Mr, densitometry); estimation of relative molecular mass of proteins by denaturing and non-denaturing methods (retardation coefficients); quantitative (graphic and statistical) analysis of experimental data; BASIC computer programming. Prerequisite: a survey course in biochemistry.

BIOL 449. Population Genetics. 4 crs. Focuses on the genetic structure of population, factors affecting gene frequency, geno-type-environment interaction, and genetic relationship in natural and artificial populations. Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and consent of instructor.

BIOL 450. Botanical Microtechniques. 3 crs. A course on methods and techniques used in the study of plant structure. Histochemical and cytochemical procedures will be included. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIOL 451. Ultrastructure. 4 crs. Course in electron microscopy undertaking methods of preparation of biological specimens and a study of their fine structure. Prerequisite: BIOL 310 or equivalent.

BIOL 454. Principles of Plant Pathology. 4 crs. Lecture-laboratory study of the nature, etiologic agents, and host-parasite interactions associated with plant disease development. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102 and advanced standing.

BIOL 455. Experimental Plant Morphogenesis. 4 crs. Study of the physical and biochemical factors regulating cell, tissue, and organ differentiation in higher plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and consent.

BIOL 457. Morphology of Lower Plants. 4 crs. Intensive examination of the development, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships of the prokaryotes, fungi, algal groups, and bryophytes. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102 and advanced standing.

BIOL 459. Morphology of Vascular Plants. 4 crs. In-depth study of the origin, structure, ontogenetic patterns, and evolutionary relationships of vascular plants. Alternate year course. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 491/492. Honors Research (MARC). 1 cr. A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to plan and execute research problems which denote a level of creativity and mastery of research technology beyond that expected in standard laboratory training.

BIOL 493, 494. Senior Seminar. 1 cr. Weekly seminar for undergraduates on current topics in biology.

BIOL 495/496. Honors Research. 3 crs. A course designed to provide students with the opportunity to plan and execute research problems which denote a level of creativity and mastery of research technology beyond that expected in standard laboratory training. Marc Honors Course.

BIOL 498/499. Honors Seminar. 0 cr. Weekly seminar devoted to discussions of various aspects of biological research. Emphasis is placed on presentations by invited speakers and presentations of student research projects. Marc Honors Course.

BIOL 500. Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology. 1 cr. A survey of current issues in molecular and cellular biology.

BIOL 501. Topics in Anatomy and Physiology. 1 cr. A survey of current issues in anatomy and physiology.

BIOL 502. Topics in Ecology and Evolution. 1 cr. A survey of current issues in ecology and evolution.