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A study of the mechanisms of inheritance in plants, animals and man, this course emphasizes the cytological basis of inheritance, gene linkage, crossover, chromosomal aberration, genetic coding and gene action at the molecular level, as well as developmental genetics.

Students will engage in laboratory exercises designed to convey fundamental concepts in genetics while gaining experience with modern techniques pertaining to cytogenetic analysis, transmission, molecular and population genetics.

Students learn about the Earth as a system with four major parts: atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. The interactions and inter-dependencies of the four parts are emphasized. Map reading and GIS are covered. Some fieldwork may be included as well.

This course provides study of the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, genetics, culture, and control of prokaryotes, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. The relationships between pathogenic microorganisms and their hosts are studied, as well as host defense mechanisms.

Students explore the morphology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and control of bacteria, viruses, fungi and related microbes. Emphasis is on infectious diseases by body system, pathogenicity of selected microbes, antimicrobial factors, immune mechanisms, and the human microbiome.

Students participate in laboratory investigations into the structure, culture, nutrition, identification, and ecology of selected microbes. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

Students perform laboratory investigations into the structure, culture, nutrition, and identification of medically important microorganisms.

This course focuses on the principles of Environmental Science with the main emphasis on the study of ecosystem principles, the human population, soils, the hydrologic cycle and living natural resource management and protection. The course is continued as BIOL 37500 Issues in Environmental Science. Some fieldwork may be included.

This course focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of sustainability needed for effective change. Students will be presented with the concepts and practices of sustainability as a process that meets the needs of the present without compromising the planet for the future. This course will take a holistic approach to develop a firm grounding on the health and integrity of systems that govern sustainability: ecology, climate, energy, society, economy, food, and culture.

This course provides an introduction to the physiological basis of human diseases with special emphasis on the role of normal feedback servomechanisms in maintaining health. Physiological disequilibrium of the major organ systems is discussed in terms of such concepts as cellular disruptions, inflammation, obstruction, and overload.

This class offers four field trip studies to local ecosystems, including hardwood forests, dune and bog ecology, tallgrass prairie and river systems. The class meets all day for five days during the week prior to the start of the fall semester.