This course presents an introduction to evolutionary processes and biological bases of behavior. Lectures and readings will be organized around a developmental and life history perspective and will emphasize the importance of context in biological mechanisms and the interaction of social life, behavior, and cognition. Examples drawn especially from humans and nonhuman primates will be used to place human behavior in the Context of other species and to illustrate the dual inheritance of biology and culture in our species. Topics covered will include evolutionary mechanisms, adaptation, phylogenetic constraints, neural and neuroendocrine mechanisms of behavior, life history theory, developmental programs, principles of allometry, sexual selection and alternative reproductive strategies, social bonds and socialization, and the cognitive bases of social interaction in humans and nonhumans.

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Biological and cultural evolution and adaptation of the human species, fossil populations, human variation, and primate behavior. Methods in biological anthropology, survey of the prehistoric evolution of cultures, contemporary issues in paleoanthropology. Weekly lab in biological anthro methods.

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Human biology from conception to senescence, in an evolutionary and cross-cultural context, emphasizing neural and neuroendocrine processes underlying behavior and reproduction. Conception, fetal development, birth, infant growth, puberty, pregnancy, adult sexuality, and aging.

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This course surveys the social behavior, behavioral ecology, and adaptations of nonhuman primate species, the extant prosimians, monkeys, and apes.

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This course will examine the origins of modern humans, their unique cultural abilities, and their relationships to more archaic beings, such as Neanderthals. What makes us human and how we evolved will be explored.

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This class surveys issues, methods and theory in Paleolithic Archaeology. Rather than providing a detailed review of prehistory, it examines key debates and the methods used to address them. Special attention is given to stone tool analysis, including substantial practical work. work.

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Upper-level intro to basis of complex human behavior in the brain, focused on human brain structure and function. The overall goal is to master the anatomy underlying higher human capacities, acknowledging how our brain's evolutionary past can inform our understanding of how the brain works now.

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Comparative study of primate mating strategies and sexual behavior.

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Comparative study of primate mating strategies and sexual behavior.

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This class aims to integrate data and theory from genetics, geology, and paleoanthropological evidence to trace the evolution of the human species. Opposing theories regarding the interpretation of data will be the focus of student evaluation.

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This class aims to integrate data and theory from genetics, geology, and paleoanthropological evidence to trace the evolution of the human species. Opposing theories regarding the interpretation of data will be the focus of student evaluation.

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Prerequisite: Anthropology 201 or Biology 142. Application of evolutionary theory to social behavior of a variety of animals, including humans.

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Prerequisite: Anthropology 101, 201, or 302. Relationship between ecology and individual and social behavior, dominance relations, intelligence, and communication. Topic varies.

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This course examines human as well as non-human primate communication systems from an evolutionary perspective. Topics covered include signal structure and function, information content of signals, honesty, deceit, and the evolution of language in humans.

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This course focuses on theory and method for understanding variation in prehistoric skeletal populations. Determination of age and sexual activity, disease and demography will be undertaken.

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The course focuses on the key methods adopted in the study of ancient DNA, such as next generation sequencing and population genetics, as well as a thematic approach to the major evolutionary questions. Topics include human migrations, archaic humans, domestication, and ancient pathogens.

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This course is concerned with evaluating neuroscientific, psychological and behavioral evidence of modern human cognitive specializations as well as archeological, paleontological, and comparative evidence of their evolutionary origins.

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Neurobiological substrates supporting human social cognition and behavior. Review and synthesis of relevant research in neuropsychology, psychiatry, neuroimaging, and experimental animal research.

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Biological and cultural adaptations to disease, the role of specific diseases in evolution, social epidemiological patterns related to culture, contemporary issues in disease control, and economic development. Diseases covered include malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS, diabetes, and depression.

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Biological and cultural adaptations to disease, the role of specific diseases in evolution, social epidemiological patterns related to culture, contemporary issues in disease control, and economic development. Considers a variety of diseases including malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS, and malnutrition.

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Disease emerges as humans disrupt their environment, exposing them to novel pathogens. Students will examine this pattern from the Paleolithic to the present pattern of globalization of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

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Disease emerges as humans disrupt their environment, exposing them to novel pathogens. Students will examine this pattern from the Paleolithic to the present pattern of globalization of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

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Uses an ecological perspective to address the basic question of why and how humans evolved. Discussions include scrutinizing both biotic and abiotic factors that may have influenced the evolution of early hominids in East Africa.

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Seminar or lecture series of topics of anthropological concern. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

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(May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) Seminar or lecture series of topics of anthropological concern.

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Principles of genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and evolution with special reference to contemporary life situations. Intended for non-science majors. This course does not fulfill requirements for medical and dental schools or for a biology major.

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Major topics include: biomolecules, cell structure and function, energy metabolism, and cell reproduction. Fulfills biology major and pre-health requirements. Note: students receiving credit for Biol 141 must still take Biol 141L.

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Introduces students to scientific inquiry in the laboratory. Students design, implement, analyze and present authentic research projects. Along with Biology 141, 142 and 142L, meets the requirement for medical and dental school and the biology major.

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Major topics include: molecular genetics, population genetics, genomics, evolution, gene expression regulation, signal transduction, cancer and development.

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Students experience scientific inquiry in the laboratory. Students design, implement, analyze and present authentic research projects.

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For non-majors, this course is designed to provide undergraduate students with an understanding of those elements of the biological and biomedical sciences, ecology, evolutionary biology, and applied statistics that are of direct importance to their lives as individuals and as citizens.

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A course on topics of special biological interest, designed for non-majors. This course is repeatable when the topic varies.

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A course on topics of special biological interest, designed for non-majors. This course is repeatable when the topic varies.

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Computation is one of the pillars of modern science, in addition to experiment and theory. In this course, various computational modeling methods will be introduced to study specific examples derived from physical, biological, chemical and social systems.

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This course offers students hands-on experience to develop an understanding of insect biology. Through lectures, labs and fieldwork, students will develop the skills to distinguish the major groups of insects and to analyze the importance of insects for ecology and human food production and health.

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A course on topics of special biological interest, designed for Biology majors elective credit. This course is repeatable when the topic varies.

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A course on topics of special biological interest, designed for Biology majors elective credit. This course is repeatable when the topic varies.

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An integrated approach to the synthesis, structure, and function of macromolecular biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, DNA, and RNA. First half of a two-semester biochemistry sequence.

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Prerequisites: Biology/Chemistry 301, Chemistry 222, Biology 141. Topics will include nitrogen and fatty acid metabolism, glycolysis, and respiration. The evolution of the pathways associated with these processes will be explored.

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The course focuses on the key methods adopted in the study of ancient DNA, such as next generation sequencing and population genetics, as well as a thematic approach to the major evolutionary questions. Topics include human migrations, archaic humans, domestication, and ancient pathogens.

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Structure and function of animal behavior from a comparative, evolutionary perspective.

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Recent progress in the field of primate social behavior, particularly the role of cognition in complex social strategies.

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Examine the world including issues around natural and unnatural molecules, disease and society in the context of topics like drugs, molecules for Mars, aging, AIDS, bioterrorism, and crime in the courtroom using computer graphics, the molecular structure of small molecules and proteins, and energy.

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Students will learn evolutionary biology through the use of experimental evolution, real-time evolution in the laboratory. In addition to exploring primary literature, this is a laboratory course in which students will design and execute projects to actively test evolutionary theory in the lab.

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Students will learn evolutionary biology through the use of experimental evolution, real-time evolution in the laboratory. In addition to exploring primary literature, this is a laboratory course in which students will design and execute projects to actively test evolutionary theory in the lab.

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This course focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and introduces students to ways that ecological and evolutionary principles can be used to conserve and protect species and ecosystems at risk.

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Includes electrochemical and biophysical mechanisms for neuronal signaling, synaptic transmission, and neural bases of behavior and perception. GER Note: This course and BIOL360L satisfies half of SNTL requirement. This course w/o BIOL360L will award half of SNT only.

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This course will explore topics in cellular and small network neuroscience by performing virtual electrophysiology experiments on the computer. The content matches the material covered in Biology 360/NBB 301 and will help students understand neurons and neuronal networks in greater depth.

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No prerequisite courses. Topics such as lasers, CD recording, the pill, photocopying, jet engines, cocaine, genetic engineering, perfume, cooking/baking, and pheromones will be discussed. The goal is to impart an appreciation for various scientific and technical features of everyday life.

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General topics course covering material of societal interest to the general education community.

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This course will examine the science of chemistry using themes that delineate chemistry as a human activity. The broader impact that the practice of chemistry has on society will be emphasized using current, historical, and interdisciplinary topics.

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Fall, summer. Laws and theories of chemistry; atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, properties of solutions; qualitative analysis.

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Spring, summer. Kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and chemical properties of metals and nonmetals; quantitative analysis.

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This course will build a strong foundation in atomic and molecular structure. It starts with atomic structure and builds to ionic compounds and molecular structure, including stereochemistry and conformation. Students will interpret experimental data to explain structure, properties relationships.

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CHEM 150L is the first lab for students taking Chemistry at Emory. The lab focuses on experimental practices including experimental design, accuracy and precision, data collection and analysis, and the use of evidence to make conclusions. Experiments will connect structure to properties of matter.

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CHEM 202 provides a basic understanding of the kinetics and thermodynamics associated with reactions, how these are related to the structures of reactants and products and the pathways between them, and how reactivity can be controlled through choices of reacting molecules and conditions.

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CHEM 202L students will make qualitative determinations based on quantitative data. They will measure and analyze data including reaction rates, Rf values, etc. Lab will culminate in the development of the synthesis of an alcohol and the isolation of compounds, including a natural product.

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CHEM 202Z will provide students with a basic understanding of covalent bonding models, the energetics of reactions, and the kinetics and thermodynamics associated with reactions. The course will emphasize how reactivity is related to molecular structure and how reactivity can be controlled.

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CHEM 202ZL students will use molecular modeling to build 3-D chemical structures. They will then prepare an ester derivative, perform a nucleophilic addition, and stusy elimination reactions. Products of these reactions will be analyzed using a variety of instruments (IR, NMR, HPLC, etc.).

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CHEM 203 will focus on the chemistry of organic and organometallic compounds; specifically how the molecular orbital theory can be used to predict structure and properties. This course covers kinetics, mechanisms, and catalysis.

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IN CHEM 203L students will be exposed to the practical aspects of working with small molecules, both organic and inorganic. Students will learn to analyze and synthesize compounds and analyze their characteristic properties such as structure, function, size distribution, and purity.

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CHEM 203Z builds on themes of structure and reactivity established in CHEM 202Z. The course will blend biomolecular, inorganic, and organic elements of reactivity, using molecular orbital theory to predict structure and properties, and introducing modern examples of catalysis and catalytic cycles.

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Chem 203zL introduces more sophisticated methods for studying the reactivity of compounds. The preparation and structure elucidation of organic and organometallic compounds will be studied in the context of a research lab type setting.

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The relationship between sequence, structure, and function of macromolecules. The course will progress from exploring these themes in the context of synthesis, characterization, and utility of simple organic polymers to understanding the properties of complex,chemically diverse biomolecules.

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The relationship between sequence, structure, and function of macromolecules focusing on the practical aspects of macromolecular synthesis, structural and functional characterization, and degradation.

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CHEM 205 will address the origins of electronic orbitals and the quantized energy states associated with molecular motions. How light causes transitions between energy levels will be central to our discussion, illuminating topics from spectroscopy to the Earth's climate and solar energy conversion.

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CHEM 205L will connect your understanding of the interaction of light & matter to the determination of molecular structure through spectroscopic methods. Students will assign atomic/molecular spectra & analyze results to determine critical properties of the compound using rigorous math on real molecules.

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Classes of organic compounds. Functional groups, bonding, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, carbonyl chemistry, carboxylic acids. GER Note: When a student completes this course and associated lab course they will have satisfied the requirement for SNTL.

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This lab covers techniques for isolation, purification, preparation, and identification of organic compounds. Investigative experiments uncover relationships between molecular structure and function. Important skills are collecting and interpreting data, keeping a lab notebook, and working safely.

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Spring, summer. Nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, electrophilic additions, electrophilic substitution, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins.

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This course introduces more sophisticated methods for the preparation and structure elucidation of organic compounds in the context of a research lab. Emphasis is placed on experimental design, evaluation of data, structure determination using NMR, and keeping a research-style lab notebook.

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An integrated approach to the synthesis, structure, and function of macromolecular biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, DNA, and RNA. First half of a two-semester biochemistry sequence.

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Prerequisites: Biology/Chemistry 301, Chemistry 222, Biology 141. Topics will include nitrogen and fatty acid metabolism, glycolysis, and respiration. The evolution of the pathways associated with these processes will be explored.

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Chemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and enzymes; emphasis on structure and reactions of compounds.

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Examine the world including issues around natural and unnatural molecules, disease and society in the context of topics like drugs, molecules for Mars, aging, AIDS, bioterrorism, and crime in the courtroom using computer graphics, the molecular structure of small molecules and proteins, and energy.

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This course offers a rigorous treatment of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and kinetics to show how they underlie complex biological processes: protein folding, membrane selfassembly, neuronal function, and enzyme catalysis. Examples are drawn from biomolecular research and medicine.

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Introduction to the foundational and practical aspects of modeling chemical reactions with modern computational chemistry techniques. Students will learn how to run quantum chemistry computations to predict thermodynamic properties, simulate spectra, and model the mechanisms of simple reactions.

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Introduction to the foundational and practical aspects of modeling chemical reactions with modern computational chemistry techniques. Students will learn how to run quantum chemistry computations to predict thermodynamic properties, simulate spectra, and model the mechanisms of simple reactions.

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This course focuses on the chemical principles underlying the processes that allow living systems to function: metabolism, bioenergetics, regulation, signaling and transport. Building on concepts from Chem 204, it emphasizes how chemical insights lead to the development of new drugs and diagnostics.

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Chemical Biology applies the tools of organic chemistry to manipulate and study biomolecules. This class explores foundational knowledge and breakthrough technologies enabling advances in nucleic acid engineering, high-throughput sequencing, biomolecular imaging, gene editing, and pharmacology.

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Intermediate-level course covering structures and reactivity of coordination compounds and solid state inorganic materials. GER Note: Completion of this course and associated lab satisfies the SNTL requirement. Completion of this course and lab only completes half of the SNT requirement.

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Experimental techniques commonly used in synthetic inorganic research laboratories. GER Note: When this course and its associated lecture course are completed, students will satisfy the SNTL requirement.

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A comparative investigation of the relationship between science in the ancient world and the practice of science today.

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A comparative investigation of the relationship between science in the ancient world and the practice of science today.

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An introduction to tools of computer science that are relevant to bioinformatics, with a focus on fundamental problems with sequence data. Practical topics will include Python programming, data management, and web services. Computational concepts are emphasized with examples from underlying biology.

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This course covers the new and growing field of experimental economics. The term experimental economics refers to the use of the laboratory for the purpose of studying specific research questions in economics. Experiments in economics are similar in spirit to those in psychology, physics, chemistry, or biology.

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This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of neuroeconomics. Upon completion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the tools used to study the neurobiology of decision making.

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Introduction to environmental sciences through overarching hot-button research topics in earth science, ecology, resilience, and sustainability. Human impact on the environment will be discussed and debated through interdisciplinary analysis of case studies. Appropriate for majors and non-majors.

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This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods related to the study of environmental sciences. Students will be introduced to relevant theories from physical, ecological and social sciences. This course is intended for majors and minors in Environmental Sciences.

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Human and environmental health are incredibly intertwined. This course will introduce the relationships emerging between humans, animals and environmental change and examine health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to global environmental and health problems.

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History of earth in context of changing global environments. Emphasizes biological systems interacting with global processes: plate tectonics, climate change, sea level; lab exercises on minerals, rocks, fossils, geologic maps.

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Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere and the weather it produces. It seeks to understand the dynamics of the system in terms of available energy and how those dynamics produce the daily weather and long-term climate of the globe. This course will include a weekly lab.

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Introduction to earth processes. Topics include minerals, the rock cycle, the hydrologic cycle, stream dynamics, glacial and coastal processes, energy resources, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanism.

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Overview of ecology, including ecosystem structure and function, ecosystem dynamics, methods of ecosystem analysis, energy flow, nutrient dynamics, population and community ecology and human dominated ecosystems.

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This course focuses on interactions between human activities and geologic processes. Topics include floods, earthquakes, volcanism, risk and resilience, air and water pollution, mineral and energy resources and climate change.

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Overview of ocean processes, including the causes and effects of waves and currents, geology of the sea floor, coastal erosion, and related environmental and economic effects.

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Overview of ecosystem ecology, including dynamics of large scale systems, landscape ecology, ecosystem structure, and function. Topics in the course will include: methods of ecosystem analysis, energy flow, nutrient cycling, community dynamics, issues of scale, models, and ecosystem properties.

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Climatology studies the properties of the atmosphere and ocean and the resulting climates. We emphasize the energy cascade of the climate system and climate change.

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This course covers how the atmosphere, oceans and land work together to produce the characteristics of the planet, how this synergy has changed in the past, and how human activity affects the system.

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This course focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and introduces students to ways that ecological and evolutionary principles can be used to conserve and protect species and ecosystems at risk.

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IDS205 addresses: What is the nature of scientific evidence? How does it compare to other types of evidence? What counts as evidence in science? In other disciplines? What are the histories of the answers to these questions? How do they affect our everyday lives? Co-requisite: ENGRD 223

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IDS205 addresses: What is the nature of scientific evidence? How does it compare to other types of evidence? What counts as evidence in science? In other disciplines? What are the histories of the answers to these questions? How do they affect our everyday lives? Co-requisite: ENGRD 223

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This course examines the relationship between brain mechanisms and language behavior. Topics include aphasia and language disorders, aphasia in the deaf, critical periods in children, and gender differences in brain organization.

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Using active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the brain works and how neuronal activity underlies complex human behaviors. We will explore topics like: drug overdoses, Botox injections, sensory systems, emotions and memories.

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This course presents an introduction to evolutionary processes and biological bases of behavior. Lectures and readings will be organized around a developmental and life history perspective and will emphasize the importance of context in biological mechanisms and the interaction of social life, behavior, and cognition. Examples drawn especially from humans and nonhuman primates will be used to place human behavior in the Context of other species and to illustrate the dual inheritance of biology and culture in our species. Topics covered will include evolutionary mechanisms, adaptation, phylogenetic constraints, neural and neuroendocrine mechanisms of behavior, life history theory, developmental programs, principles of allometry, sexual selection and alternative reproductive strategies, social bonds and socialization, and the cognitive bases of social interaction in humans and nonhumans.

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The focus will be to educate students in the scientific method: generating testable hypotheses, sampling randomization and control techniques. Students will learn the basic statistical vocabulary and tests necessary to read and interpret scientific articles in the field.

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Study of variable topics of special interest in neuroscience and behavioral biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

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Includes electrochemical and biophysical mechanisms for neuronal signaling, synaptic transmission, and neural bases of behavior and perception. GER Note: This course and BIOL360L satisfies half of SNTL requirement. This course w/o BIOL360L will award half of SNT only.

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This course will explore topics in cellular and small network neuroscience by performing virtual electrophysiology experiments on the computer. The content matches the material covered in Biology 360/NBB 301 and will help students understand neurons and neuronal networks in greater depth.

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This course presents an integrated coverage of work at the intersection of animal behavior, evolution, and cellular/systems neuroscience. The course surveys the major areas of behavioral neuroscience.

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Neurobiological substrates supporting human social cognition and behavior. Review and synthesis of relevant research in neuropsychology, psychiatry, neuroimaging, and experimental animal research.

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Record intracellulary and extracellulary from invertebrates to examine sensory and motor circuits, synaptic plasticity, and ionic bases of potentials. Part of the semester is devoted to student-designed projects. Special attention is given to scientific writing and presentation of data.

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Record intracellulary and extracellulary from invertebrates to examine sensory and motor circuits, synaptic plasticity, and ionic bases of potentials. Part of the semester is devoted to student-designed projects. Special attention is given to scientific writing and presentation of data.

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Prerequisites: NBB 201, 301, and 302; or permission of instructor. A senior seminar utilizing the primary literature to examine current issues, trends, and controversies in the field of neuroscience and behavioral biology.

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Fall. Prerequisites: NBB 201, 301, and 302; or permission of instructor. A writing intensive senior seminar utilizing the primary literature to examine current issues, trends, and controversies in the field of neuroscience and behavioral biology. (Satisfies General Education Requirements for post-freshman writing and advanced seminar.)

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A senior seminar utilizing the primary literature to examine current issues, trends, and controversies in the field of neuroscience and behavioral biology, with a special focus on contemporary European work. This course is limited to those enrolled in Emory study abroad.

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A writing intensive senior seminar utilizing the primary literature to examine current issues, trends, and controversies in the field of neuroscience and behavioral biology, with a special focus on contemporary European work. This course is limited to those enrolled in Emory study abroad

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This course will trace contemporary issues in neuroscience from their origins in classical times through the 19th century and on to new frontiers with emphasis on primary works by the creators of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.

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This course will trace contemporary issues in neuroscience from their origins in classical times through the 19th century and on to new frontiers with emphasis on primary works by the creators of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.

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The primary focus of this course will be to provide an overview of the neuroanatomical foundations of selected neurological disorders. The first part of the course will be an introduction to the functional neuroanatomy of the brain, followed by clinical topics.

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Students will learn about pharmacology and the randomized clinical trials process for psychoactive drugs. The neuroscience of and impact of placebo effects on new psychotherapeutic drug approvals will be studied by reading and writing about the relevant primary literature.

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Study of variable topics in neuroscience and behavioral biology in a context outside the US. May be repeated when topics vary.

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Study of variable topics in neuroscience and behavioral biology in a context outside the US. May be repeated when topics vary.

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This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of neuroeconomics. Upon completion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the tools used to study the neurobiology of decision making.

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Students having taken Physics 116 for credit may not take this course. A descriptive overview of astronomy. The celestial coordinate system, time keeping, the planetary system, ancient astronomy, the sun, stellar evolution, galactic astronomy, cosmology, and the origin of the universe.

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Students having taken Physics 115 for credit may not take this course. A descriptive astronomy course with laboratory. The celestial coordinate system, ancient astronomy, light and telescopes, the solar system, the sun, stellar evolution, galactic astronomy, and cosmology.

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For non-majors who have successfully completed PHYS 115 or 116. Topics of contemporary astrophysical research including exoplanets and habitability, the first stars, Galactic and extragalactic astronomy, black holes, quasars, large-scale structure, dark matter, dark energy, and cosmology.

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Bicycles, rockets, CDs, jet airplanes, cars, Frisbees, kayaks, TV, lasers, microwave ovens, cell phones' the mysteries of these and other objects are explored, introducing the physics and science in everyday life.

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DVDs, cell phones, computers, TV,microwave ovens, lasers, cameras' the mysteries of these and other everyday objects are explored, introducing the physics and science of everyday life.

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This course will introduce students to the basic science of climate change, possibly the greatest challenge of our time, and discuss the climate history of the Earth and the role of energy in our modern society and economy. No prerequisites are necessary.

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A survey of the major advances in fundamental physics in the 20th century suitable for non-science majors. Subjects in atomic and nuclear physics in the context of their original discoveries, with close attention paid to original writings by the authors of these discoveries.

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Introductory classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The student is expected to be competent in algebra, trigonometry, and plane geometry. Physics 141 and 142 are appropriate courses to satisfy a one-year physics requirement for professional schools.

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Introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics, and the essentials of quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity.

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Introductory classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Physics 151 and 152 are primarily for students who are strongly motivated in science and mathematics.

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Electric and magnetic fields and forces, Gauss's law, electrical properties of materials, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, and optical phenomena.

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Computation is one of the pillars of modern science, in addition to experiment and theory. In this course, various computational modeling methods will be introduced to study specific examples derived from physical, biological, chemical and social systems.

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Linear algebra, determinants, linear vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, the div grad and curl operators, Gauss and Stokes theorems, orthogonal coordinate systems, infinite power series, complex number and variables, Fourier analysis, Laplace transforms, ODEs and PDEs.

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This course builds on thebasics of the introductory science courses, including the basics of quantum mechanics in PHYS 253 Modern Physics (or its equivalent Physical Chemistry course), to understand the fundamental principles of how various engineering applications and devices work.

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Explores some of the ways in which principles and methods used in physics are applied to problems in modern medicine. Includes a study of the physics of modern imaging systems such as MRI, CT, and PET as well as more traditional areas (x-ray, radiation, and nuclear medicine physics). Mathematical and statistical ideas will be developed as needed. For pre-med students, students in health or biological sciences, or physics majors who are curious about medical physics.

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Introduction to combinational and sequential logic circuits, and microprocessor hardware. Topics include transistors, gates, flipflops, counters, clocks, decoders, displays, microprocessors, memory, input/output circuits, and device interfacing.

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Special theory of relativity, wave and particle properties of electromagnetic radiation and matter, introduction to quantum mechanics, Schrodinger equation, atomic models, and simple molecules.

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Covers astronomical coordinates, celestial mechanics, Kepler's Laws, gravitation, planetary analysis techniques, planetary and interplanetary debris composition and structure, ring system formation, extrasolar planetary systems, with laboratory sessions in the Emory observatory.

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Prerequisite: Physics 253. Covers stellar analysis techniques, binary stars, stellar structure, the sun, stellar evolution, stellar variability, stellar death, the Milky Way, galactic structure, structure of the universe, cosmology, with laboratory sessions in the Emory observatory.

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Designed to provide students with career goals in the life sciences and medicine knowledge of basic physical principles and their applications to the understanding of living systems and biological processes. Motion, sound, energy, metabolism, fluids, electricity, optics and medical diagnostics.

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Newton's laws, energy, momentum, angular momentum, conservation laws, many-particle systems, oscillations, planetary motion and Kepler's laws, Lagrange's and Hamiltonian formalisms, non-inertial reference frames, rotation and tensor of inertia, non-linear dynamics and chaos.

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Electrostatics, Poisson and Laplace equations, steady currents and electromagnetic induction, magnetostatics, integral and differential forms of Maxwell equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, fundamental laws of optics, basic laws of radiation

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Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, Carnot engine, thermodynamic potentials, Gibbs ensembles, classical and quantum statistics, photon gas, phonons, Debye theory, electron gas, Bose-Einstein condensation, chemical kinetics, phase transitions, and critical phenomena.

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The physics behind modern materials used in nanotechnology, information storage and processing, and energy generation such as semiconductor transistors, LEDs, solar cells, photodiodes, lasers, etc. Electronic, optical, magnetic and thermal properties of materials which have enabled the internet age.

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The wave equation, electromagnetic theory of light, aberrations, matrix methods, polarization, interference, diffraction, quantum aspects of light, lasers, holography, and fiber optics.

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The wave equation, electromagnetic theory of light, aberrations, matrix methods, polarization, interference, diffraction, quantum aspects of light, lasers, holography, and fiber optics.

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Computational techniques for solving equations as well as for simulating, analyzing, and graphically visualizing physical systems and processes. Projects will be selected from different areas of physics according to student interest and background.

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Introduces modern experimental techniques and methods; the experiments include analog electronics, instrumentation and computer interfacing, cryogenics, and electro-optics.

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Introduces modern experimental techniques and methods; the experiments include analog electronics, instrumentation and computer interfacing, cryogenics, and electro-optics.

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The physical view of molecular structure and dynamics and their relation to protein function is addressed in selected exemplary systems. Physical techniques used to molecular information are examined.

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Introductory quantum theory, including the Schr??dinger equation, simple soluble problems, hydrogen atom, operator formalism, approximation methods, and perturbation theory.

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Applications of quantum mechanics to atomic, molecular, nuclear, particle, and solid state physics.

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Introduction to the biological basis of behavior and the experimental approach to cognition.

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This course focuses on the development of a better understanding of the epidemiology, biology, health practices, and research methods involved in college substance use. Students will obtain a strong foundation in epidemiological practices using hands-on analytical sessions using real-world data.

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The neurobiology of sexual desire, hunger, thirst, arousal, drug addiction, and sleeping and waking.

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Perception of the world through the senses, gathering information about one's surroundings by seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and acting.

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Descriptions of, explanations for, and treatment of the major adult psychological disorders.

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Theories and research addressing the nature of higher mental processes, including such areas of cognition as categorization, attention, memory, knowledge representation, imagery, psycholinguistics, and problem solving.

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A review of the behavioral and neurobiological actions of all the major psychoactive drugs, focusing on how drugs alter behavior by influencing brain mechanisms.

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The evolutionary basis of learning to adapt to the environment. Detailed analysis of the mechanisms of learning and their evolutionary function.

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This course examines the relationship between brain mechanisms and language behavior. Topics include aphasia and language disorders, aphasia in the deaf, critical periods in children, and gender differences in brain organization.

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Examines the development of abilities such as thinking, reasoning, learning, remembering, language, spatial skills, categorization, and counting.

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Structure and function of animal behavior from a comparative, evolutionary perspective.

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Biological factors influencing learning and memory with attention to the findings from both animal and human research.

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Why and how do humans sleep and dream? This is a survey course presenting a biologically informed approach to sleep and dreaming under both typical and pathological conditions. Format will be primarily lecture, but some discussion and active exercises will also be used.

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Recent progress in the field of primate social behavior, particularly the role of cognition in complex social strategies.

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In this class we will focus on how scientists come to know what they know, wiht a particular emphasis on the nature of evidence used to answer specific questions and how this is similar to and how it differs from the kinds of evidence used in other fields.

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This course presents an integrated coverage of work at the intersection of animal behavior, evolution, and cellular/systems neuroscience. The course surveys the major areas of behavioral neuroscience.

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Students will design and conduct their own fMRI study. Students will learn and apply the basic physics underlying MRI, the biological principles of fMRI, the principles of experimental design, the processing steps associated with data analysis, and the use of available software packages.

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Students will learn about pharmacology and the randomized clinical trials process for psychoactive drugs. The neuroscience of and impact of placebo effects on new psychotherapeutic drug approvals will be studied by reading and writing about the relevant primary literature.

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The goal of this course is to explore the hormonal mechanisms underlying behavior in a peer-oriented environment. We will read and discuss classic and current primary literature.

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The goal of this course is to explore the hormonal mechanisms underlying behavior in a writing-intensive, peer-oriented environment. We will read and discuss classic and current primary literature, and practice writing in style characteristic of scientific discussion.

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