A study of life phenomena with focus on macromolecules, cells, inheritance, and the structure and function of bacteria and plants. Lecture and laboratory.

An ecological-evolutionary survey that begins with protistan trends and traces the phylogeny of higher organisms with an emphasis on the development of those adaptive features that allow them to persist and prosper in diverse environments. Lecture and laboratory.

Fundamentals of growth and development of plants with special reference to the history and social influence of cultivated plants.
Designed for the non-science major. Lecture and laboratory.

A survey of principles and problems in conservation, the historical and ecological backgrounds to these, and how they have impacted public and private stewardship of natural resources. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.

A field ecology course examining the factors influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms including the physical environment, species interaction, evolutionary adaptations and behavioral strategies. Lecture and laboratory.

A lab-oriented study of sub-cellular phenomena with emphasis on current techniques necessary for understanding nucleic acids, proteins, and their regulatory roles in living systems. Lecture and laboratory combined.

A course of variable content on issues not covered in other courses in the department. The course may be taken more than once as long as the content is different. Not for Biology majors.

A study of Mendel's concepts of particulate inheritance, recent advances regarding the physical nature of the hereditary material, and genetic variation in populations. The genetic basis of biological individuality is explored, with emphasis on the molecular basis of genetic variation.

The scientific study of plants with a focus on how the structure and function of plants enable these organisms to respond dynamically to a wide variety of environments. Lecture and laboratory.

An introduction to bacteria, yeasts, molds, actinomycetes and other microorganisms with considerable attention to methods of culture of microorganisms. Lecture and laboratory.

A survey of symbiotic relationships in humankind and animals, with emphasis on animal parasites causing harm, and evaluation of humankind's efforts throughout history at combating parasites.

An examination of the relationships between organisms in their environments stressing quantitative methods of data collection and analysis and a more thorough examination of the theoretical basis of ecology. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.

An introduction to the immune system and mechanism of defense in the human body with emphasis on antigen-antibody reactions, roles of immunoglobulins, cellular immunity, allergic reactions, and autoimmune diseases. Offered second term, alternate years. Lecture and laboratory.

A study of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of lakes and streams. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.

A study of the structure, function, life cycles, economic impact, and taxonomic classification and identification of arthropods, with an emphasis on insects. Lecture, laboratory, field trips, and insect collection. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.

A study of structural, functional, and phylogenetic relationships among the chordates, particularly the vertebrates. Lecture and laboratory.

A student can conduct an independent study in a topic of interest in biology. It is understood that this course will not duplicate any other course regularly offered in the curriculum, and that the student will work in this course as independently as the instructor believes possible.

An introduction to the principles and practices of cloning and analyzing genes with an emphasis on applications and hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.

An introduction to the techniques necessary to design and carry out original research in biology. Students will focus on the proper use of statistics in analyzing results and how to model an experimental system.

Students are expected to use the techniques mastered in the Experimental Design course to write and successfully present research results to a broad audience. The course culminates in a completed Senior Thesis.

A systemic approach to the study of human physiology. Includes the fundamental regulatory mechanisms associated with homeostatic functions of major body systems. Lecture and laboratory.

Intensive lecture and laboratory study of a specific area in biology. This course may be taken more than once as long as the content is different.

Work on a research project under the direction of a faculty member. Students may enroll for credit more than once, but may not count more than 4 credits toward the major.