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Ecology

This course introduces the scientific study of relationship between organisms and their environment. The course is structured around levels of organization from physiological ecology to individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems, landscapes, regions, and the biosphere. Students will be expected to develop a solid knowledge base and understanding of key concepts and issues in contemporary ecology; to become familiar with how ecological understanding is attained by researchers; and to see how ecological knowledge and methods can be used to address important societal problems.

Animal Physiology

An introduction to the basic principles of animal physiology. An elementary discussion of the major vertebrate organ systems including nutrition, metabolism, respiration, circulation, excretion, muscle contraction, peripheral and central nervous system, and endocrine function emphasizing homeostasis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Animal Physiology

An introduction to the basic principles of animal physiology. An elementary discussion of the major vertebrate organ systems including nutrition, metabolism, respiration, circulation, excretion, muscle contraction, peripheral and central nervous system, and endocrine function emphasizing homeostasis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Animal Physiology

An introduction to the basic principles of animal physiology. An elementary discussion of the major vertebrate organ systems including nutrition, metabolism, respiration, circulation, excretion, muscle contraction, peripheral and central nervous system, and endocrine function emphasizing homeostasis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Animal Physiology

An introduction to the basic principles of animal physiology. An elementary discussion of the major vertebrate organ systems including nutrition, metabolism, respiration, circulation, excretion, muscle contraction, peripheral and central nervous system, and endocrine function emphasizing homeostasis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Behavioral Ecology And Sociobiology

This course will explore the selective forces influencing animal behavior, such as foraging, predator avoidance, mate choice, parental care, and social interaction. Specific phenomena to be explored include the evolution of optimal foraging and search images, extravagant male characteristics, female preferences, conflicts between the sexes, infanticide, parent-offspring conflict, dominance hierarchies, optimal group size, altruism, and eusociality. The study of these behaviors integrates ideas and approaches from ecology, genetics, physiology, and psychology.

Research In Neuroscience

An independent research project in an area of neuroscience under the direction of a faculty mentor. A research contract signed by the student and the faculty research mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (Neuroscience). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits, but a maximum of only 6 credits may be used to satisfy the requirements of the minor or major in Neuroscience. Prereq: BIO 152 and BIO 302 or PSY 312.

Research In Neuroscience

An independent research project in an area of neuroscience under the direction of a faculty mentor. A research contract signed by the student and the faculty research mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (Neuroscience). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits, but a maximum of only 6 credits may be used to satisfy the requirements of the minor or major in Neuroscience. Prereq: BIO 152 and BIO 302 or PSY 312.

Research In Neuroscience

An independent research project in an area of neuroscience under the direction of a faculty mentor. A research contract signed by the student and the faculty research mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (Neuroscience). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits, but a maximum of only 6 credits may be used to satisfy the requirements of the minor or major in Neuroscience. Prereq: BIO 152 and BIO 302 or PSY 312.

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