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BI 211, 213 Principles of Biology BI 211, 212, and 213 are the introductory course sequence for biology majors. These courses are usually taught by several different instructors. I will be teaching a lecture section of BI 211 this fall. I will be teaching BI 213 with Dr. Howard in the spring term.
Description of Principles of Biology sequence from WOU Course Catalog: An introduction to the science of biology, including morphological, physiological and developmental aspects of living organisms; the phylogeny, evolution and ecology of both plants and animals, and fundamental concepts of genetics and molecular biology. Designed for the biology major. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period.
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BI 315 Cell Biology An introduction to cell structure and function required for the biology major. Examines the architecture and basic organelle activity in the intact cell and the major techniques cur rently employed to study cells. We perform a number of different experimental techniques in lab. The course also emphasizes reading and analysis of primary scientific literature. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab each week.
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BIOL 437 Neurobiology This course will offer students an introduction to the basic concepts in neurobiology. The content will range from molecular and cellular biology of the neuron and brain systems, to comparative neuroanatomy and brain development, to behavior. During the first several weeks of the course we cover the fundamental principles of neuron function. We then use the mammalian visual system to build from a single sensory cell to the perception of visual stimuli. Learning will take place through lectures, demonstrations, laboratory exercises, discussions of outside readings and student presentations.
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Michael J. Baltzley |
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BI 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Description from WOU Course Catalog: A comparative analysis of vertebrate morphology, emphasizing the study of organs and organ systems, and an introduction to the taxonomy, evolution, and functional morphology of the vertebrates. Anatomy at the level of the cell, the organ system, and the organism will be discussed. Three one-hour lectures and two two-hour laboratories.
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BI 434 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Description from WOU Course Catalog: A comparative analysis of vertebrate physiology, emphasizing how different kinds of vertebrates work and why they have evolved to work the way they do. Animal physiology at the level of the cell, the organ system, and the organism will be discussed. Included in this course will be an examination of various aspects of human physiology. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory.
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