Provides opportunity for advanced major to pursue study in a field of biological interest. Includes taxonomy, adaptations, distributions, and abundance of aquatic organisms. Includes the physiological, genetic, an teratogenic effects of chemicals on humans and the study of bio-magnification of chemicals through the food chain. Case studies and risk modeling using computers will be included to integrate theory and regulatory compliance. Spring, odd years.
Emphasis is placed on the phylogeny of major animal groups and human evolution.
Spring, even years. Laboratory, museum and field study. Spring, even years. The study of plant functions at all levels - molecular, cellular, organismic and environmental. A study of the structure and function of the endocrine system.