Study of Darwin's writings is used to exemplify the nature of scientific investigation and the role of the scientist in society. Nickla Introduces the conceptual bases of biology and presents in detail the molecular and cellular aspects of metabolism, genetics, and development. Course includes lecture and laboratory. Burk Organismal and population biology with emphasis on organismal diversity, structural and functional strategies of organisms, ecological and behavioral relationships, and evolutionary mechanisms. The diversity of adaptive specialization based on the fundamental unity of life is the theme of the course.
Course includes lecture and laboratory.
Basic principles of Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, human genetics and evolution are examined. Offered only in conjunction with BIO 317. Lectures incorporate the developmental and evolutionary bases of anatomy. Schalles Biological concepts and principles exemplified by both invertebrates and vertebrates with emphasis on animal diversity, morphology, evolution, and ecological relationships. Schalles Course presents a balanced, scientific approach to the study of the environment and stresses the application of ecological concepts within a systems perspective.