The transmission of inherited characteristics and the behavior of genes in populations. Laboratory includes the collection and analysis of data from Drosophila crosses. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Ecology A survey of the basic principles of ecology. Emphasis is placed on terrestrial ecosystems of New England, as well as a survey of all biomes of North America.
Laboratory emphasizes field work.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. A survey of ecosystems of Central and South America. Andean ecosystems are also included. Three hours lecture per week. The biology of microorganisms concentrating on bacteria and viruses, and including a section dealing with the fundamental concepts of immunology.