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Biology Undergraduate Courses

MET BI 105 Introductory Biology for Health Sciences (N)

Principles of biology: emphasis on cellular structure, heredity, development, and organic evolution. Intended for non-majors as well as for those concentrating in the health and paramedical sciences. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 106 Human Anatomy (N)

Prereq: MET BI 105 or equivalent. Gross structure of the human body: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 107, 108 Biology I, II

Assumes year of high school biology and chemistry. For premedical students and students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences. Required of biology concentrators. It is recommended that MET CH 101 and CH 102 be taken prior to or concurrently with this sequence. Each course has three hours lecture and three hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 107 Biology I: Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

Course examines the evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology and behavior. (4 cr.)

MET BI 108 Biology II: Cells, Genetics, Development, and Physiology

Course examines cells, genetics, development, physiology, and neurobiology. (4 cr.)

MET BI 203 Cell Biology (CM)

Prereq: MET BI 108 and CH 102. Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, enzymes, bioenergetics, membranes, motility, regulatory mechanisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. (4 cr.)

MET BI 206 Genetics (CM)

Prereq: MET BI 108 or equivalent. MET CH 203 recommended. Principles of heredity as derived from genetic, biochemical, and cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. (4 cr.)

MET BI 207 Introduction to Field Ecology

Students will conduct basic ecological research in a variety of habitats. Students will mist-net and band birds, study burying-beetles, capture bats, and study plants and aquatic diversity around the field station. Lectures will encompass a wide range of topics including competition, predation, co-evolution, and community dynamics. Students will investigate these theories in the fields of Sargent Center for Outdoor Education. Visiting scientists will enhance the learning experience by sharing their expertise. (4 cr.)

MET BI 211 Human Physiology (N)

Prereq: MET BI 105 or equivalent. Designed for non-biology majors. Introduction to physiology. Principles of physiology with special reference to humans. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 303 Ecology (EBE)

Prereq: MET BI 107. Basic principles of ecology, population dynamics and behavior, interrelationships of plants and animals and their physical and chemical environment. Structure and function of ecosystems and community dynamics. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 305 Plant Biology (EBE)

Prereq: MET BI 107. Structure, development, physiology, ecology, evolution, and economic importance of plants. Field trips. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (Offered alternate years.) (4 cr.)

MET BI 315 Systems Physiology (PER)

Prereq: MET BI 108 and BI 203. An introduction to the basic physiological principles applied across all levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ system) and intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis, neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 407/607 Animal Behavior (EBE)

Prereq: MET BI 107 or equivalent. Ethological approach to animal behavior, including humans; physiological, ontogenetic, and phylogenetic causes and adaptive significance of behavior within an evolutionary framework. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 cr.)

MET BI 425/625 General Endocrinology (PER)

Prereq: MET BI 203, CAS BI 315, or equivalent and consent of instructor. Chemical and physiological principles of hormonal integration in animals. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. (4 cr.)

MET BI 491, 492 Research in Biology

Prereq: senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in biology, consent of instructor, and approval of research outline by Department of Biology. Laboratory or field research projects in biology may be chosen under supervision of Department of Biology. Minimum 12 hours per week in laboratory or fieldwork, not including preparation or evaluation time. Both semesters of research may count toward concentration credit in biology if two semesters of work are completed. (4 cr.)

MET BI 552 Molecular Biology (CM)

Prereq: MET BI 203, BI 206, or consent of instructor. Structure, synthesis, and control of biologically important macromolecules, especially DNA, RNA, and proteins. Biochemistry of transcription and translation of genetic material. Introduction to molecular problems peculiar to eukaryotes. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. (4 cr.)