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45 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.

BIOL 110Edible Ethics

In this Science Technology in Social Context (STSC) course, we will explore interactions between agricultural production, environmental qua

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 111Unity & Diversity of Biology

An introduction to the scientific study of key biological principles governing the evolution of life. Students are introduced to three c

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 112Biomolecular Foundations of Biology

An introduction to the scientific study of key biological principles governing cellular processes of life. Students are introduced to tw

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 113Quantitative Biology

An introduction to quantitative reasoning for biologists. Students are introduced to the core concept for biological literacy of system

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 212Developmental Biology

A study of developmental processes at the cellular and molecular level and description of t

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 213Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

This course explores the structure and function of vertebrate animals. Emphas

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 214Neuroanatomy

An in-depth exploration of the vertebrate nervous system with emphasis on mammals and humans. Lectures detail the

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 215Phytopathology

Plant diseases cause economic losses that exceed billions of dollars annually. This course is designed to introduce you to fu

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 224Extreme Plants

This course will cover the general structure and organization of the plant body and the varied architectural alternatives tha

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 225Microbiology

The biology of microorganisms, emphasizing prokaryotic structure, growth and cultivation, metabolism, genetics a

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 231Ecology

A study of the relationships between organisms and their environment using empirical and theoretical ecologi

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 233Environmental Problem Solving in Biology

This course explores environmental issues using an applied ecology perspective. It emphasizes biological dynamics of human populations and our i

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 234Environmental Biology

While recognizing the interrelatedness among different areas of environmental science, this course focuses on how biological and ecological app

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 235Evolutionary Biology

An introduction to the principles of organic and molecular evolution. Topics include: genetic variation, natu

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 245Immunology

This course examines the immune system at the cellular and molecular level. After examining the basic architecture of t

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 251Human Physiology

This course uses a systems approach to human physiology. The functions of the major hu

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 255Molecular Genetics

This course focuses on the study of the hereditary principles that govern cellular processes, organismal development, biological diversity, and the evolutionary changes in populations. The goal of this course is to

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 256Neurobiology

This course examines the field of neuroscience from a cellular and molecular perspective, with the neuron

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 265Biostatistics

This course provides a comprehensive overview of probability and statistics in biological research. Discussion of statistical idea

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 270Special Topics

Depending upon student and staff interests, one or more specialized areas of

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 272Conservation Biology

This course provides students with an introduction to the scientific basis of modern conservation biology and the application of these prin

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 274Introduction to Bioinformatics

The integration of genomic and information technologies makes many once thought unattainable scientific pursuits possible such as the human ge

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 275Behavioral Ecology

This course explores both the proximate causal mechanisms (e.g., hormone levels, developmental conditions) and ultimate consequences (e.g., ef

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 277Cell Biology

This course covers structure, function, and chemistry of cells, organelles, and membranes. Specific topics include cel

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 285Biological Modeling

Mathematical models are often used to gain insight into, and predict the future behavior of, biological systems, and have contributed to

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 303Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function

As a consequence of human activity, the Earth’s biosphere is currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction event in the history of the planet. Why is there so much biodiversity to begin w

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 310Aging and Age-Related Diseases

In this course, we will study aging as a developmental process defined by changes in the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry o

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 314Anatomy of Vision

An exploration of the conceptual approaches and modern experimental techniques used in functional morpho

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 317Physiology of Extreme Animals

In this class, we will explore the specialized physiological processes animals have developed to meet environmental challenges, including being

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 328Cancer Biology

Cancer Biology is focused on the cell at the molecular level. Using cancer as a theme, and how normal cellul

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 332Advanced Aquatic Ecology

Students gain familiarity with function and structure of freshwater ecosystems and ecological analysis of biota and abiotic parameters beyond the intermediate level by examin

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 336Evolutionary Genetics

This course introduces students to topics in population genetics and molecular evolution, with particular emphasi

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 342Restoration Ecology

This course is designed to give students an overview of the natural and social elements of ecological restoration. We will examine the enti

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 345Infectious Disease

Extended exposure to immunology (following BIOL 245 ) covering various aspects of human pathogens and how the immun

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 347Precision Medicine

This course provides students interested in human health with a comprehensive overview of precision medicine (an approach that takes in

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 350Genomics

This course focuses on particular aspects of the structure and function of genomes. Topics covered in Genomics include approaches to studyi

Subject: BIOL
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Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 356Biomedical Informatics

This course focuses on using genomic information, statistics and computational methods to study the relation between genomic variations and dise

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 357Collective Phenomena in Animal Groups

Schools of fish, flocks of birds, ant colonies, and other animal groups often appear to be highly coordinated. For examp

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 359Microbial Ecology and Evolution

Due to their small size, diverse metabolic capabilities, ability to tolerate environmental extremes, capacity for rapid evolution, and horizontal gene transfer, microbes th

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 360380 Special Topics

Dependent upon student and staff interests, one or more specialized areas of bio

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BIOL 360-380Special Topics1

Dependent upon student and staff interests, one or more specialized areas of biology are examined.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 401404 Independent Research

A limited number of juniors and seniors may conduct an in-depth investigatio

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BIOL 401-404Independent Research1

A limited number of juniors and seniors may conduct an in-depth investigation of a particular topic in biology under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Hours by arrangement.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 490Capstone in Biology

This capstone course for Biology majors, is a culminating experience for seniors to integrate their learning. Students discuss how prior courses inf

Subject: BIOL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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BIOL 495-496Thesis1

Majors with strong academic records and research potential are invited to become candidates for departmental honors toward the end of the first semester of their junior year. The courses consist of an original laboratory investigation and culminate in a thesis submitted at the end of the senior year and defended before the department staff and guests they may invite. Hours by arrangement.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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