Recent advances in the understanding of human genetic disease and the potential of genetic engineering will be discussed. A contemporary approach to the major themes of modern biology. Sub-cellular, cellular, genetic, and physiological aspects of biological systems will be explored in the context of the scientific process. Laboratory is required. Offered each semester.
Laboratory is required.
Offered each semester. Natural World 207 Principles and Practices of Conservation Biology Taught in the classroom, on field trips, and on trek, this course examines the philosophy, techniques, and limits of bio-regional conservation. Emphasis is on the principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation biology, using the natural history of Nepal as a context and Nepal's efforts to reconcile environmental preservation with human cultural needs as a case study. An introduction to the interactions of individuals in a population, populations in a community, and communities in ecosystems. Laboratories are designed to illustrate ecological principles and give experience in approaches and techniques of ecology.