Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Bi 343 Developmental Biology 4 credits Covers descriptions and mechanisms of development in animal, plant, and microbial systems. Includes differentiation, intercellular relations, regulatory substances, morphogenetic movements, and selected topics in organogenesis. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Bi 351 Microbiology 4 credits Study of microorganisms, including a survey of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Laboratory focuses on methods used to study microorganisms and fundamentals of experimental design.
Emphasizes organisms that significantly influence human health and economics. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Courses in ecology, evolution, and philosophy are recommended. Topics include patterns of resource allocation, optimality theory, and functional responses to environmental variation. Three lectures, one 3hour laboratory, and one Saturday field trip.