Basic physiological and specific endocrinological laboratory techniques will be practiced. It will examine physiological diversity across taxonomic groups, as well as a range of environments. The laboratory emphasizes field and bench techniques for measuring qualitative and quantitative characteristics of these systems. This course will examine the factual, historical, and philosophical basis of modern evolutionary theory using recent articles and publications. Internships are developed in consultation with a faculty internship advisor and require approval of the advisor, prospective internship supervisor, and the Division Chair.
Evaluation is made by the internship advisor, in consultation with the supervisor.
BI 480 Seminar in Biology 2 credits Reading and discussions of selected topics. Consideration of the goals and methods of biological research. Required of all Biology majors. A student is required to define a problem or objective in consultation with a departmental advisor, conduct the necessary research, and then write a thesis or execute a project of corresponding value. Required of all B.S. Biology majors.