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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.

East Africa is one of the planet's richest sites of human and nonhuman ecological histories and provides the ideal space to study diversity and difference. Topics will include evolution and ecology, marine ecology, land use conflict, and sustainability. Fulfills requirements for upper-division BIO field lab or capstone. Counts towards 3 credits in CAS core science; 3 credits in upper-division elective in Environmental Studies; or 3 credits in upper-division Biology elective. Fee: $7,233

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.

This course uses primary literature and project-based learning to investigate recent advances in biomedical science, focusing on genetic, molecular, and cellular advances in diagnostics, therapies, and research. 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.

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. Three hours of lecture per week. 

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. Students will further their understanding of ecological issues through independent projects.

Principles of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics, including the nature of the genetic material, gene expression and regulation, mutation and repair, and molecular genetics techniques. Three hours of lecture per week.

Exploration of the molecular, cellular, and genetic changes that are thought to cause tumors by disrupting normal cell division and function. Students will apply basic concepts they mastered in previous course work, such as principles of evolution, metabolism, and gene regulation, by critically evaluating a variety of primary literature articles in areas of current research in cancer biology.

Required capstone course for Biology majors. Includes coverage of sources of genetic variation, speciation, phylogenetic analyses, and extinction. Students are strongly encouraged to take their sub-cellular lab requirement before they take this course. Students are required to take the course during the Senior year. Three hours of lecture per week.

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: $70. 

Completion of BIO 365 and BIO 366 and permission of the instructor required. Students engage in independent dissection of human cadavers to gain a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the human body. Fee: $70

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. 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.

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.