printer friendly pageBIO 3: Frontiers in Marine Biology
An introduction to contemporary research in marine biology, including ecology, conservation biology, environmental toxicology, behavior, biomechanics, evolution, neurobiology, and molecular biology. Emphasis is on new discoveries and the technologies used to make them. Weekly lectures by faculty from the Hopkins Marine Station.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Denny, M. (PI)
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Somero, G. (PI)
BIO 3N: Views of a Changing Sea: Literature & Science
The state of a changing world ocean, particularly in the eastern Pacific, will be examined through historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction and scientific publications. Issues will include harvest and mariculture fisheries, land-sea interactions and oceanic climate change in both surface and deep waters.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
BIO 4N: Personalized Genomic Medicine
Exploration of the exciting new field of personalized genomic medicine. Personalized medicine is based on the idea that each person's unique genome sequence can be used to predict risk of acquiring specific diseases, and to make more informed medical choices. Learn about the fascinating science behind these approaches; where they are heading in the future; and the ethical implications such technology presents. Lectures will be augmented with hands-on experience in exploring and analyzing a real person's genome.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Fraser, H. (PI)
BIO 5: Ecology for Everyone (EARTHSYS 5)
Basics of ecology, from gut bacteria to global climate change. We will link processes at several scales to connect individual behavior, population growth, species interactions and ecosystem function. Combining classroom and field experience, we will see how basic hypothesis testing provides a way to learn about the world by considering the ecology of familiar organisms such as ants, squirrels, trees and some kinds of food. No prerequisites except arithmetic; open to everyone, including but not only those who may be headed for more advanced courses in ecology and environmental science.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 4
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Gordon, D. (PI)
BIO 7N: Introduction to Conservation Photography
Introduction to the field of conservation photography and the strategic use of visual communication in addressing issues concerning the environment and conservation. Students will be introduced to basic digital photography, digital image processing, and the theory and application of photographic techniques. Case studies of conservation issues will be examined through photographs and multimedia platforms including images, video, and audio. Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, and mandatory field trips will culminate in the production of individual and group projects.
Terms: Win
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: WAY-CE
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
McConnell, S. (PI)
BIO 7S: Introduction to Biology
The major fields of biology: biochemistry, the cell, evolution, and diversity. Foundation for higher-level biology courses.
Terms: Sum
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Barnett, N. (TA)
BIO 7SL: Introduction to Biology Lab
Optional lab to be taken concurrently with
BIO 7S.
Terms: Sum
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Units: 2
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Barnett, N. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
BIO 8S: Introduction to Human Physiology
The function and regulation of human organ systems. Various diseases are examined as failures of these regulatory processes. Systems include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal.
Terms: Sum
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
BIO 9S: Introduction to Biological Research Methods
Theory and practice of experimental biology. Introduction to how to plan an experiment, conduct, and analyze data. Introduction to scientific writing and reading scientific journal articles. Prerequisite: high school biology.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
BIO 10AX: Conservation Photography
Account of the genre of conservation photography and strategic use of visual communication in the environmental arena. Introduction to use of digital SLR cameras and digital image processing. Case studies of conservation issues accompanied by multimedia platforms including images, video, and audio. Theory and application of photographic techniques. Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, and field trips. Individual and group projects.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 2
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
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