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This course examines the principles of innate and adaptive immunity including conserved pathogen recognition systems, generation of antigen receptors through somatic recombination, clonal selection of T and B lymphocytes, and immunological disorders such as immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy, and transplant rejection. Three hours of lecture per week.

This course provides an introduction to endocrinology, covering the physiologic effects of hormones in health and disease. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe: (1) the structure and function of hormones; (2) the signaling pathways of hormones; (3) the regulatory mechanisms of hormones; and (4) the consequences of disruption of normal levels of hormones. Three hours of lecture per week.

Topics in biology, including medicine, ecology, animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. One hour of discussion per week.

This course examines the mechanisms that underlie physiological changes following acute and chronic exercise and other forms of stress. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and digestive systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Counts for BIO Capstone. Fee: $25

Kinesiology and Functional Human Anatomy integrate the neuromotor and anatomical systems responsible for human movement. Students will analyze movements, and determine specific muscles responsible for movements and associated joint actions along with neural control mechanisms. Students will contrast movements to determine their appropriateness for specific and common goals in sport, rehabilitation, therapeutic, and recreational exercise.

Algorithmic and analysis techniques for biological data such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and gene expression. Topics include molecular biology, alignment and searching algorithms, sequence evolution algorithms, genetic trees, and analysis of microarray data. This course is interdisciplinary and assumes programming skills.

Course will examine anatomy and physiology of the nervous system with a particular focus on neurons as well as the electrical and chemical signaling used in neural communication. Three hours of lecture per week.

This course will use scientific investigation to explore current topics in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. Students will further their understanding of ecological issues through independent projects. Counts for BIO Capstone. Fee: $25

This course uses current techniques in immunology including cell culture, microscopy, ELISA, and flow cytometry to explore the structure, function, and interactions of cells of the innate and adaptive immune system. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $130

This course is designed for students serving as Learning Assistants (LA) interested in the science of teaching & learning in STEM. This course integrates learning theory, pedagogy, content, and practice through conceptual development, collaborative learning with practical issues in facilitating learning, engaging in formative assessment, and responsive teaching.  May be repeated two times.

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. Course is graded A-F. Fee: $70

Intensive field experience in academia, selected industries or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required. Students may receive an IP (In-Progress) grade until completion of their internship. Course is graded A-F.

Preparation of a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results from research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate. With preapproval may count for BIO Capstone.