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  • CAS BI 119: Sociobiology
    Designed for non-science concentrators to fulfill natural science divisional requirements. The evolution of animal and human societies; genetics and the development of social behavior; the adaptive significance of social organization; altruism; cooperation; courtship and reproductive behavior; human sociobiology; evolutionary psychology; religion; impact of evolutionary theory on social thought. Three hours lecture plus discussion. Carries natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS.
  • CAS BI 171: Reading in Biology I
    Library research on a well-defined topic in biological sciences, chosen in conjunction with a faculty member. Individual conferences and discussion with the faculty member are required as well as a paper presentation. Does not carry concentration credit in biology.
  • CAS BI 172: Reading in Biology I
    Library research on a well-defined topic in biological sciences, chosen in conjunction with a faculty member. Individual conferences and discussion with the faculty member are required as well as a paper presentation. Does not carry concentration credit in biology.
  • CAS BI 191: Undergraduate Research in Biology I
    Research in biological science for students at the freshman level. Students design and implement a research project with a faculty member.
  • CAS BI 192: Undergraduate Research in Biology I
    Research in biological science for students at the freshman level. Students design and implement a research project with a faculty member.
  • CAS BI 196: Introductory Quantitative Biology
    An introduction to the application of mathematics to problems in biology, with particular emphasis on questions arising from ecology, physiology, neuroscience, and genetics. Major focus on building mathematical models for biological problems and analysis with graphical and mathematical techniques. Also offered as CAS MA 196.
  • CAS BI 203: Cell Biology (CM)
    Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
  • CAS BI 206: Genetics (CM)
    Principles of classical, molecular, and evolutionary genetics derived from analytical, molecular, and whole genome cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
  • CAS BI 211: Human Physiology
    Some knowledge of chemistry and anatomy assumed. Not for concentration credit; Biology concentrators should take CAS BI 315. Introduction to principles of systemic mammalian physiology with special reference to humans. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
  • CAS BI 213: Intensive Cell Biology
    Recommended for students in BMB and the Specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics. Alternative to CAS BI 203 emphasizing experimental approaches and in-depth discussion. Molecular basis of cell biology, including genomics, subcellular organelles, cell signaling, stem cells, and cancer.
  • CAS BI 216: Intensive Genetics
    Advanced alternative to CAS BI 206, emphasizing depth of coverage, class discussion, and reading research papers. Principles of classical, molecular, and evolutionary genetics derived from analytical, molecular, and whole genome cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorgansims. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
  • CAS BI 224: Seminar in Behavioral Biology
    Weekly readings, presentations, and discussions of research in behavioral biology. Topics include behavioral ecology, sociobiology, neuroethology, and behavioral neuroscience. Includes a research paper.
  • CAS BI 230: Behavioral Endocrinology (PER/Neuro)
    Hormonal control of reproductive behaviors and social affiliation, aggression, fluid homeostasis and feeding, biological rhythms including seasonal reproduction, stress, learning and memory, psychiatric illness, and steroid abuse. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
  • CAS BI 260: Marine Biology (EBE)
    Life in the seas: its ecology, evolution, and human impacts. Includes behavioral, physiological, structural, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. A prerequisite for the Marine Semester. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
  • CAS BI 271: Reading in Biology II
    Library research on a well-defined topic in biological sciences, chosen in conjunction with a faculty member. Individual conferences and discussion with the faculty member are required as well as a paper presentation. Does not carry major or minor credit in biology.
  • CAS BI 272: Reading in Biology II
    Library research on a well-defined topic in biological sciences, chosen in conjunction with a faculty member. Individual conferences and discussion with the faculty member are required as well as a paper presentation. Does not carry major or minor credit in biology.
  • CAS BI 281: Fundamentals of Biology I, II
    Limited to seven-year medical and dental students. Fundamentals of cell biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, immunology, and physiology. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours lab.
  • CAS BI 282: Fundamentals of Biology I, II
    Limited to seven-year medical and dental students. Fundamentals of cell biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, immunology, and physiology. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours lab.
  • CAS BI 291: Undergraduate Research in Biology II
    Research in biological science for students at the sophomore level. Students design and implement a research project with a faculty member.
  • CAS BI 292: Undergraduate Research in Biology II
    Research in biological science for students at the sophomore level. Students design and implement a research project with a faculty member.

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