An examination of the neurological, ecological, and genetic basis of behavior, with a particular emphasis on the evolutionary mechanisms which govern the acquisition of behavioral patterns in animals. Biology 100 or 112, or Psychology 130 or 140 or 150. Kuserk, Zaremba 265. An introduction to the biochemical and physiological activities of cells. Topics include metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, membrane structure and function, molecular biology of the gene, cell motility, and cellular differentiation.
Laboratory emphasizes modern biochemical techniques.
A study of the structure, function, and development of the mammalian body with emphasis on the human. Abnormalities will be considered for each organ system. An introduction to immune reactions in organisms. Topics include structure and function of antigens, antibodies, and lymphokines, cells and tissues of the immune system, complement, antigen-antibody reactions, regulatory mechanisms, major histocompatibility antigens, hypersensitivity, and serological methodologies. Laboratory emphasizes traditional immunoassays, such as immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis, and more modern, sensitive assays such as affinity chromatography and western blotting.