- Course site combines sections 01 and 02 taught by Manuel D. Ospina-Giraldo.
An introduction to the scientific study of life and basic biological principles. Emphasis is on the properties of living systems, their variety, their relationships in space and time to each other, evolution and the environment. Lecture/ laboratory. Course 101 is not a prerequisite for 102. - Teacher: John Drummond
All BIOL101L sections for Fall 2007- This course explores the structure and function of vertebrate animals. Emphasis is placed on the form/function relationship, the evolution of anatomical specialization, and the comparative method. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102, or permission of instructor. Lecture/laboratory/independent laboratory.
- This course examines the field of neuroscience from a cellular and molecular perspective, with the neuron and neural networks as the focus of discussion and experimentation. After an intensive look at neuronal cell biology and signaling, the course examines the cellular basis of higher-order functions, such as sensation, behavior, and memory. Lecture/discussion/laboratory.
- JAWS: The Functional Morphology of Feeding in Vertebrates---An exploration of the anatomy and function of structures used in capturing, processing, and swallowing food. Students will read, present, and lead discussion of research papers on a diverse array of vertebrate feeding adaptations. Prerequisite: Biology 213 or equivalent strongly recommended.
- This course is an introduction to how populations, species, and ecosystems are altered by human activity and the practices employed in their conservation. Surveys various environmental and political issues related to conservation such as natural- and human-caused extinctions, population genetics associated with population size, laws meant to preserve endangered species and habitats, designing protected areas, and sustainability.
- An introduction to the application of holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to regional and global issues related to complexity in biology and society. This course will identify, explore, and integrate solutions pertaining to ongoing and emerging interrelated issues (such as the biological aspects of genetically-modified organisms) facing society and the environment by focusing intensively on one or a few case studies.