Undergraduate Courses
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(see separate departments for EEB,
MCB, and PNB
courses)
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Introductory Courses in Biology:
Biology
102. Foundations of Biology
Either semester. Four credits. Three
class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Not open for credit
to students who have completed a year of advanced biology in high
school. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses
in Biology at the 100's level.
A laboratory course designed for non-science majors; surveys major
biological principles with emphasis on their importance to humans
and modern society.
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103. The Biology of Human Health and Disease
(Also offered as Pathobiology 103.)
First semester. Four credits. Three lecture periods and
one 2-hour laboratory. This course may not be combined with BIOL 102
to satisfy the General Education Group VIII Requirement. Smolin, Terry
A laboratory course which introduces the concepts of biology and
their application to the individual, society and humankind by focusing
on health and disease issues.
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107, 108. Principles of Biology
Either semester. May be taken i
A course designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses
in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include molecular
and cell biology, animal anatomy and physiology (Biol. 107); plant
biology, genetics, ecology and evolution (Biol. 108).
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110. Introduction to Botany
First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour
laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for
courses in biology at the 100's level.
Structure, physiology and reproduction of seed plants as a basis
for an understanding of the broader principles of biology as well
as the relation of plants to human life. Includes a survey of the
important groups throughout the plant kingdom.
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196. Topics in Modern Biology
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Concurrent enrollment
in BIOL 107 or 108 required. May be repeated for credit with a change
in content. Designed primarily for, but not restricted to, honors
students. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses
in Biology at the 100's level.
Readings, lectures, seminars, films and field trips exploring current
developments in biology and their social and scientific implications.
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295. Introduction to Undergraduate Research
(Formerly offered as MCB 295.)
Either or both semesters. One credit. Open to sophomores. Recommended
preparation: BIOL 107 and 108, or equivalent. With a change in content,
this course may be repeated for credit.
Introduction to the variety of research programs in the Life Sciences
on the Storrs campus. Required of Sophomore Biology Honor students;
also open to students interested in undergraduate research.
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"Q", "W", and "C"
Courses in Biology
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students majoring in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are
required to take three "Q" courses, which use considerable
mathematics. Biology students usually fulfill the "Q" requirement
with math, chemistry, and physics courses, but two biology courses
may also be used:
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MCB
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207Q
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Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry
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MCB
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208Q
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Techniques of Biophysical Chemistry
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All majors must also take three "W" courses, which emphasize
writing. The following 200-level and higher biology courses may be
used for "W" credit:
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EEB
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243W
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Insect Classification and Identification
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EEB
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244W
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General Ecology
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EEB
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245W
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Evolutionary Biology
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EEB
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281W
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Ornithology
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EEB
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284W
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Medical Entomology
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EEB
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293S
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Methods in Ecology
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EEB
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292W
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Senior Research and Thesis (EEB)
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EEB
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335W
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Vertebrate Social Behavior
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EEB
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477W
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Insect Phylogeny
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MCB
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218W
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Heredity and Society
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MCB
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220W
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Laboratory in Developmental Biology
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MCB
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240W
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Bacterial Diversity and Ecology
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MCB
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241W
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Introduction to Research Literature in Molecular and
Cell Biology
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MCB
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292W
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Senior Research and Thesis (MCB)
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MCB
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410W
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Molecular and Cell Biology of Higher Plants
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PNB
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250W
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Animal Physiology
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PNB
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263W
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Animal Physiology Laboratory
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PNB
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292W
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Senior Research and Thesis (PNB)
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students must take one "C" course that provides experience
with computers. These may be in any department. Two biology
courses may be used for "C" credit:
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EEB
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293S
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Methods in Ecology (also fulfills "W" requirement).
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MCB
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232C
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Microcomputer Applications in Molecular and Cell
Biology
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