19 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
4 sem. hrs. Plant blindness has become a large problem in modern society, with students unsure of basic plant biology and identification of even the most common plants. This course will explore basic plant biology and the importance of plants to our lives. Emphasis will be placed on the common plants found in our region.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. Organic evolution, the unifying concept in biology, and its relationship with ecology, the distribution and abundance of organisms. The role of ecology and evolution in environmental science and conservation biology.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. The study of diversity of organisms in all three domains, Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya, focusing on the fungal, plant and animal kingdoms. The organ structure and functions of these organisms, their reproduction and their development will be studied in an evolutionary context.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered occasionally. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in biology. Investigation of biological topics of special 116 CO URSES
4 sem. hrs. Offered once per year. A study of the molecular composition of cellular components, organelles, and the genome, and how these molecules and their interactions ultimately dictate cell structure and function. This includes a consideration of DNA replication, transcription, translation, and mutation. The laboratory focuses on application of current molecular techniques, microscopy, and plant cell culture. Students will leave this course with an appreciation of the importance of understanding cellular and molecular processes in order to comprehend larger scale physiological, organismal, and evolutionary processes.
3 sem. hrs. Terrestrial Field Biology is designed to teach students the major plants and animals found in the habitats of central New York. Students will be able to identify approximately 200 common taxa of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and insects in the northeastern region, and will understand the natural history of those species and their relationship to the environment.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. Human anatomy and physiology of selected body systems including sensory systems, reproduction, locomotion, nutrition, and metabolism. Laboratories will include anatomical study specimens as well as physiology exercises using student volunteers.
4 sem. hrs. This class will focus on how natural selection influences evolution. It can be difficult to see and understand how natural selection affects the evolutionary course of a particular species or trait. Because the evolution of flight has to adhere to very strict selection pressures it is relatively easy to understand how flighted animals’ anatomy and physiology evolved; they all look very similar. However, the why (did they start to flap their wings?) flight evolved is much more complex and we will discuss that while considering the differences at each evolutionary step. We will also be discussing why flight only evolved four times in animals.
4 sem. hrs. The classification, comparative morphology, and evolution of vertebrates. Demonstrations and dissections of selected vertebrates.
4 sem. hrs. The structure, physiology, genetics, and immunology of microorganisms and their applications to fields such as foods, sanitation, and medicine. The laboratory stresses bacteriological laboratory techniques as well as recombinant DNA technology.
4 sem. hrs. An ecological and evolutionary approach to animal behavior. Lectures and discussions cover feeding, sexual behavior, aggression, cooperation, communication, and the evolution of social behavior. Weekly laboratory and field sessions concentrate on the quantitative study of the behavior of captive and free-living animals.
4 sem. hrs. The biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of fresh waters. Emphasis will be on the study of lakes and streams as ecosystems, although consideration will also be given to the biology of the organisms that inhabit these bodies of water.
4 sem. hrs. Offered every spring semester. Students will study the transmission of traits both through classical mutational analysis and modern genome-wide association studies. The laboratory will include both hands-on, wet lab experiments and computer-based bioinformatics. This course will also consider the ethical implications of genomics in modern life, including its applications to medicine.
4 sem. hrs. Basic physiological mechanisms in animals, including a detailed analysis of the physiology of 118 CO URSES
4 sem. hrs. The patterns and mechanisms of development in animals including gametogenesis, totipotency, cellular interactions, and genetic control development.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. The interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms.
1 sem. hr. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. Lab to accompany BIOL 363, Advanced Ecology. Students will explore an ecological topic by performing lab and field work.
1 sem. hr. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour.
1-3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. May be repeated for credit. These courses are available for students who have demonstrated an ability to work without close supervision. Student(s) and faculty members develop the course together on a relevant topic.
Source: Wells College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
