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BIOL 338: Immunology This course is designed to introduce students to the structure and function of the immune system. Course content begins with a discussion of the molecular and cellular components involved in the elicitation of the immune response, e.g. antigen receptors, MHC molecules, antibodies, and cytokines. Subsequent discussion includes the role of the immune system in the defense against infectious agents and cancer, immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, organ transplantation, and autoimmune disease. Concurrent with BIOL 339. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-125, and either 331-332 or 378-379. 3 credits, Spring BIOL 339: Immunology Lab The lab is designed to emphasize some of the basic immunological principles that are discussed in lecture. Students are also introduced to some of the immunologically-based techniques routinely utilized in research and diagnostic laboratories (e.g. immunodiffusion, ELISA, immunoprecipitation, immunoelectrophoresis, RT-PCR, western blot and tissue culture techniques). Concurrent with BIOL 338. 1 credit, Spring Prerequisites: BIOL 122-125, and either 331-332 or 378-379. BIOL 340: Aquatic Microbiology This course is designed to study the interrelationships among micro-organisms, phytoplankton, aquatic plants, and the animals of aquatic systems. Cycling of elements in bodies of water is emphasized. 3 credits Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 331-332. BIOL 341: Aquatic Microbiology Lab Concurrent with BIOL 340. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 331-332.
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BIOL 344: Virology This course is designed to expose students to the basic fundamentals (morphology, life cycles and host interactions) and advanced topics of viruses associated with human diseases. These topics focus on selected viruses and discuss their disease associations, epidemiology, vaccines, unique viral life cycles, host evasion techniques and control. Course topics also include viral gene therapy and emerging diseases. 3 credits, Spring Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, BIOL 331-332, CHEM 221-222. BIOL 347: Developmental Biology This class offers a broad survey of topics in molecular developmental biology. Topics include fertilization, induction, signal transduction, gastrulation, neural development, and environmental effects on development. In addition, topics that are less intuitively associated with developmental biology such as metamorphosis, aging, and regeneration are also discussed. 3 credits, Fall Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 265-266. BIOL 348: Developmental Biology Lab Laboratory experiences reinforce the topics covered in Developmental Biology lecture. Topics include fertilization, induction, signal transduction, and environmental effects on development. Concurrent with BIOL 347. 1 credit, Fall Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 265-266. BIOL 350: Biogeochemistry Biogeochemistry is the study of the exchange of energy and elements between the biosphere and geosphere. This course examines principal biogeochemical cycles including the hydrological, carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen cycles. Focus is placed on both the micro-scale underpinnings of these cycles and the global implications of the processes. Prerequisites: CHEM 224-225. 3 credits
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