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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Fall. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Chemistry 141 or 171. Major topics include: cell structure and function, energy metabolism, cell reproduction, and Mendelian genetics. Along with Biology 141L, 142 and 142L meets the requirements for medical and dental school and the biology major. Note students receiving AP or IB Biology credit for Biol 141 are still required to take Biol 141L; they can register for this class without coregistering for Biol 141.

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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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Fall. Permission of instructor. Covers biochemistry and cell biology, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, and evolution. Discussion format and guided laboratory explorations will challenge the honors student. The laboratory component will focus on scientific reasoning, experimental design and guided exploration of biological phenomena.

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Spring. Permission of instructor. Focuses on organismal physiology and development, behavior, and ecology. Advanced readings, inquiry-based labs, and discussion of current research will challenge the advanced student.

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This non-majors course is designed to provide undergraduate students that are not biology majors (as well as interested majors) 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. For Freshmen and above. Prerequisites: None. The course will meet three times per week and will consist of lectures, discussion sections, and occasional workshops. This course will fulfill the GER for Natural Science and Math, but does not count toward the biology major.

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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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Fall and spring. Freshmen only. Variable topics.

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Comparative studies of phylogeny and anatomy of vertebrates from both an evolutionary and functional perspective. Cat and shark dissected in laboratory.

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Protozoan, helminthic, and arthropod parasites of medical significance. Topics addressed include basic principles of parasitology, evolutionary trends, host-parasite ecological considerations, therapeutic measures, and control programs.

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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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How does a single cell embryo develop into a fully functional adult organism? In this course, we will examine the basic principles underlying development at the cellular, molecular, and organismal levels. Topics covered will include body plan development, limb development, nervous system development, sex determination and germ cell development, and cance

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How does an organism go from a single cell to a fully patterned embryo and how does a tissue regenerate after damage? This course will use a combination of and lecture and lab work to examine fundamental mechanisms and principles that govern early embryonic development and tissue regeneration.

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Major topics include the biology of animals and plants, physiology, evolution, and ecology.

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A study of the factors that cause genetic change and of the evolutionary consequences of such changes. Topics include population genetics, adaptation and natural selection, evolution of genes, proteins and genomes, sexual selection, kin selection, speciation, and diversification of taxa. Emphasis on molecular, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary factors related to variation and adaptation to environment, and constraints on adaption.

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This course provides an overview of the principles of ecology and the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. Processes and properties of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems will be emphasized. Lectures will emphasize active and collaborative learning. Ecology ties in all other branches of Biology (e.g., evolution, behavior, physiology, and genetics) by examining biological processes in the context of the environment in which organisms live and have evolved. There is also a separate 3 credit-hour lab (BIOL 247LW/ENVS 247LW) associated with this class. The Lab is not required.

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This is the laboratory portion of the Ecology class. Field studies will be conducted in various natural areas in Georgia, including a weekend trip to the mountains. Pre- or corequisite: Biology/ENVS 247. (This course, taken together with Biology 247, meets the upper-level laboratory requirement for the biology major and fulfills the Writing Requirement for the GERs.)

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This is the laboratory portion of the Ecology class. Field studies will be conducted in various natural areas in Georgia, including a weekend trip to the mountains. Pre- or corequisite: Biology/ENVS 247. (This course, taken together with Biology 247, meets the upper-level laboratory requirement for the biology major and fulfills the Writing Requirement for the GERs.)

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We will explore the structure and function of cells at the molecular level. Major themes to be explored include membrane organization, protein trafficking and targeting, membrane transport, cytoskeleton structure and cell motility, cell adhesion, cell signaling, and the cell cycle. Where relevant, current medical issues associated with cellular dysfunction will be presented.

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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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This course provides a fundamental understanding of human genetics and builds on the concepts of genetics developed in Biology 142. Topics include modern analysis of the human genome, stem cell research, immunity and cancer. Note: Transfer students should take Biology 142 at Emory or talk with a Biology 264 instructor prior to enrolling in this class.

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Fall, spring, summer. 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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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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Emphasizes basic principles of coastal ecology, human impact on coastal ecosystems, and the diversity of invertebrates living in these ecosystems. Students can also take the associated lab class, which involves a ten-day laboratory/field activity at the end of spring term at St. Simons Island, Georgia.

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The course is designed to put to use what you already know about chemistry and to extend it in two directions. On the one hand, we will examine the world around us as reflected by the media, the web, and encounters in your own lives. Thus, we'll examine issues around natural and unnatural molecules, the environment, disease and society in the context of topics such as drugs, molecules for Mars, aging, AIDS, bioterrorism, and crime in the courtroom. On the other hand, we will examine these ideas by means of computer graphics, the molecular structure of small molecules and proteins, and energy.

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A study of human physiology emphasizing integrated body functions. Topics include respiration, circulation, contractility, osmoregulation, endocrinology, and neurophysiology.

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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. Specific topics include the causes and consequences of biodiversity, systematics and endangered species, the demography and genetics of small populations, invasive species, habitat loss and fragmentation, design of reserves, and restoration ecology. Fulfills an ENVS Elective requirement.

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Experiments involve analysis and characterization of the major classes of biological compounds.

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A survey of current topics in neural development and neural basis of behavior. Emphasis is on research work that uses a combination of physiological, genetic, cellular, and molecular techniques to understand neural systems and their evolution and development.

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This course will familiarize students with principles of ecological invasions and methods for assessing the spread and impacts of invasive species on a global scale. Students will also become familiar with major sources of exotic species introductions and methods available for prevention and control. Fulfills an ENVS Elective requirement.

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Epigenetics is the area of research that studies heritable characteristics that are not caused by changed in the DNA sequence of an organism. It is the study of non-genetic factors that cause the organism's genes to behave (or express themselves differently in different cells and different tissues. Epigenetics can also explain why identical twins that have exactly the same DNA sequence may display differences in behavior or in susceptibility to disease. New evidence suggests that the first steps in the development of many cancers may be epigenetic rather than genetic (i.e., caused by mutations). During the semester, we will discuss the nature of epigenetic inheritance and its relation to stem cell differentiation, normal development, and disease. The class will be structured around lectures and discussions. (This course will fulfill elective credit for the Biology major.)

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Many traits of biological importance are often complex in that they are controlled by more than one single gene and genetic analyses of these complex traits are often sophisticated. This course will study the fundamental principles and methodology of quantitative genetics and expose students to current primary literature on current genetic analyses of complex traits such as human diseases. Prerequisites: Biology 142 and 142L, Biology 341, and Math 111 and 116.

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This course will study the origins and evolution of the immune system from different fields such as immunology, molecular biology, and evolution.

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This course covers the fundamentals of time series analysis in both the natural and social sciences, utilizing analytical, statistical, and numerical approaches. We will focus on the application of these methods to complex, real world data from medicine, economics, geology, and other fields.

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An introduction to cellular and integrative neurobiology. Topics include the electrochemical and biophysical mechanisms for neuronal signaling, synaptic transmission, and the neural bases of behavior and perception. GER Note: When a student completes this course and associated lab course they will have satisfied the requirement for SNTL. Completion of this course will award SNT only. Please note that completion of this course and associate lab only completes one half of the SNT requirement.

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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 of the course matches material covered in Biology 360/NBB 301 and will help students understand neurons and neuronal networks in greater depth. This course should be taken concurrently with, or after Biology 360/NBB 301. (This course, taken together with Biology 360/NBB 301, meets the upper-level laboratory requirement for the biology major and will count as elective credit for the Biology and NBB majors.) GER Note: When this course and its associated lecture course are completed, students will satisfy the SNTL requirement.

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Introduction to the concepts of microbial physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution.

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Introduction to basic laboratory techniques in microbiology. Experiments dealing with the physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology of microbes will be included. (This course meets the upper-level laboratory requirement and will count as elective credit for the Biology major.)

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Explores the diverse biomes of the tropics. Focus will be on tropical forests and grasslands, with an emphasis on ecological processes, biodiversity, human impact in the tropics, indigenous peoples, and ethnobotany.

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Permission required. This is the field course to accompany the lecture course on tropical ecology. Field trip will take place during the spring recess.

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Recent research publications by Emory neuroscientists will be read and discussed in preparation for talks by the authors in class. Writing assignments will accompany this work.

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Prerequisites: Biology 142, Chemistry 221, and Math 111. The biological mechanisms regulating cell growth, differentiation, and migration will be examined through a focus on the mechanisms by which cancers grow and spread.

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Prerequisite: Biology 142. Course covers human genome projects. Geared toward developing independent thinking through solving human genetic problems and critically reviewing literature on human diseases.

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The course explores physical and statistical constraints on strategies used by biological systems, from bacteria, to large organisms, and to entire populations, to sense external environmental signals, process them, and shape a response.

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Functions, evolution, ecology, and significance of animal communication systems in a wide taxonomic range, from insects to primates.

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Functions, evolution, ecology, and significance of animal communication systems in a wide taxonomic range, from insects to primates.

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Course covers population genetics, molecular evolution, and genomics. Geared toward developing independent thinking by solving molecular biology and evolutionary genetics problems in natural populations.

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Exploration of single neurons and biological neural networks with computer simulations. Each class consists of an introductory lecture followed by computer tutorials using the GENESIS software under UNIX. Specific topics include passive cable theory, compartmental modeling, voltage-gated and synaptic conductances, motor pattern generation, and cortical networks.

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The basic principles of immunology, the causes of pathogenesis during the course of infection with microparasites, and the limitations to the understanding of infectious diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria) caused by viruses, bacteria, and unicellular eukaryotes.

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Explores our current understanding of the mechanisms that regulate development of the nervous system. Topics covered include neurogenesis, axon guidance, programmed cell death, and synapse formation.

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Application of basic principles of population genetics and population biology to the study of infectious diseases, aging, and cancer.

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A course designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are interested in a basic understanding of the eye. This course will review basic principles and state-of-the-art information on ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology.

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Will cover the construction and analysis of mathematical models of cellular and population processes in biology.

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Credit, one hour. This laboratory course must be taken concurrently with the lecture course Biology 480.

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Fall, spring, summer. Credit four hours. Prerequisite: consent of departmental honors coordinator. Independent research for students invited to participate in the biology department Honors Program.

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Fall, spring, summer. Prerequisite: consent of departmental honors coordinator. Final semester of independent research for students invited to participate in the biology department Honors Program. WR is satisfied by submission and acceptance of completed honors thesis based on this research.

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Credit, one to four hours per semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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Credit, one to four hours per semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research participation open to juniors and seniors.

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