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Course Schedule for BIOLOGY - Fall 2013

Class No.	Course ID	Title	Credits	Type	Instructor(s)	Days:Times	Location	Permission Required	Dist
2412	BIOL-140-01	Biological Systems	1.00	LEC	Blackburn,Daniel G. Dunlap,Kent D. Bonneau,Laurie J.	MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 36
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor Bonneau.
		This course explores the biology of animals (including humans) from standpoints of anatomy, physiology, and evolution. We shall consider basics of cell biology, genetics, development, and structure and function of the major organ systems (e.g., digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems). Evolutionary processes that have yielded animal diversity will also be explored. Laboratory activities include anatomical dissection, as well as explorations of microscopy, physiology, behavior, population genetics, and molecular biology. Not creditable to the biology major. This course fulfills the biology course requirement for students majoring in psychology and engineering.
2473	BIOL-140-20	Biological Systems - Lab	0.25	LAB	Bonneau,Laurie J.	M: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA
		Enrollment limited to 12
		For this optional laboratory class the student must also enroll in the lecture section.
		NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in BiOL 140-01 required.
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor Bonneau.
		This course explores the biology of animals (including humans) from standpoints of anatomy, physiology, and evolution. We shall consider basics of cell biology, genetics, development, and structure and function of the major organ systems (e.g., digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems). Evolutionary processes that have yielded animal diversity will also be explored. Laboratory activities include anatomical dissection, as well as explorations of microscopy, physiology, behavior, population genetics, and molecular biology. Not creditable to the biology major. This course fulfills the biology course requirement for students majoring in psychology and engineering.
2404	BIOL-182-01	Evolution of Life	1.25	LEC	O'Donnell,Michael A. Schneider,Craig W. Blackburn,Daniel G.	MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 72
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2405	BIOL-182-02	Evolution of Life	1.25	LEC	O'Donnell,Michael A. Schneider,Craig W. Blackburn,Daniel G.	MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 72
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2406	BIOL-182-20	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	T: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2407	BIOL-182-21	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	W: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2408	BIOL-182-22	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	W: 6:30PM-9:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2409	BIOL-182-23	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	R: 9:25AM-12:05PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2410	BIOL-182-24	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	R: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
2411	BIOL-182-25	Evolution of Life	1.25	LAB	O'Donnell,Michael A. Bonneau,Laurie J. Swart,Charles C.	R: 6:30PM-9:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Students with questions about this course or enrollment should contact Professor O'Donnell.
		This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis.
3230	BIOL-215-01	Botany	1.25	LEC	Schneider,Craig W.	MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L, or permission of instructor.
		An introductory study of the structure, function, development, metabolism, reproduction, dispersal, ecology, and evolution of plants. Plant/animal interactions and co-evolution will be considered. Laboratory exercises and field work are designed to involve students with important concepts discussed in lecture.
3231	BIOL-215-20	Botany	1.25	LAB	Schneider,Craig W.	T: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L, or permission of instructor.
		An introductory study of the structure, function, development, metabolism, reproduction, dispersal, ecology, and evolution of plants. Plant/animal interactions and co-evolution will be considered. Laboratory exercises and field work are designed to involve students with important concepts discussed in lecture.
2703	BIOL-224-01	Genetics	1.00	LEC	Fleming,Robert J.	MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 45
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L and Biology 183L, or Permission of Instructor.
		A study of the basic principles of genetics including the transmission and organization of the genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the molecular biology of nucleic acids and information transfer, mutation and mutagenesis, and gene regulation. Laboratory will include techniques of genetic analysis in plants, fungi, and Drosophila. Selected experiments in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and the genetics of bacteria and bacteria phage. This course may be taken without laboratory by registering for only Biology 224-01.
2704	BIOL-224-20	Genetics Laboratory	0.25	LAB	Fleming,Robert J.	W: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or betterin BIOL 224-01, or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 224-01.
		A study of the basic principles of genetics including the transmission and organization of the genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the molecular biology of nucleic acids and information transfer, mutation and mutagenesis, and gene regulation. Laboratory will include techniques of genetic analysis in plants, fungi, and Drosophila. Selected experiments in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and the genetics of bacteria and bacteria phage.
3234	BIOL-226-01	Recombinant DNA Technology	1.25	LEC	Archer,E. Kathleen	TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 16
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L and Biology 183L, or Permission of Instructor.
		Human gene therapy, genetically-engineered crop plants, and transgenic mice are all possible because of the powerful techniques developed to manipulate nucleic acids and proteins. This course will introduce you to the fundamental methods at the heart of this technology—DNA isolation, restriction digestion, DNA recombination, Southern blotting, and DNA library screening. The emphasis will be on the laboratory experience, with lectures covering current examples of research using the techniques described.
3235	BIOL-226-20	Recombinant DNA Technology	1.25	LAB	Archer,E. Kathleen	R: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L and Biology 183L, or Permission of Instructor.
		Human gene therapy, genetically-engineered crop plants, and transgenic mice are all possible because of the powerful techniques developed to manipulate nucleic acids and proteins. This course will introduce you to the fundamental methods at the heart of this technology—DNA isolation, restriction digestion, DNA recombination, Southern blotting, and DNA library screening. The emphasis will be on the laboratory experience, with lectures covering current examples of research using the techniques described.
2474	BIOL-244-01	Biology of Infect Disease	1.00	LEC	Foster,Lisa-Anne	MW: 8:30AM-9:45AM	TBA		GLB3
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L and Biology 183L, or Permission of Instructor.
		NOTE: 12 seats are reserved for sophomores.
		The infectious disease process is multifactorial. In order to understand how bacteria and viruses cause disease, it is necessary to examine the delicate relationship that exists between the host and the infectious organism. This course will focus on understanding the human immune system in health and in disease, as well as the mechanisms employed by microorganisms to escape the immune response. A stepwise approach to the infectious process will be taken in this lecture- and discussion-based course, beginning with initial encounter between the host and the infectious agent and ending with the transmission of the agent to a new host. Although human disease will be the main focus, some infectious agents of plants and other animals will also be discussed.
2708	BIOL-250-01	Genomics Research Seminar	0.50	SEM	Dunlap,Kent D.	F: 1:15PM-2:30PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in FYSM 170, Phage Hunters, and Biology 175.
		This couse serves to transition students from their focused first year experience to the broader field of biological research, both at Trinity and beyond. Students will read primary research literature from the full range of the life sciences - from molecules to ecosystems - and discuss common themes and problems in biological research. Students will also interact with all faculty and upper-level students conducting biological research at Trinity and will attend presentations of guest-lecturers from other colleges and universities.
2701	BIOL-317-01	Biochemistry	1.25	LEC	Guardiola-Diaz,Hebe M.	TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 212L, Biology 182L and Biology 183L.
		A study of the molecular reactions that sustain life. Topics include biomolecule structure and function, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, and integration and regulation of metabolic pathways. The laboratory exercises include chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy and bioinformatic analysis.
2702	BIOL-317-20	Biochemistry	1.25	LAB	Guardiola-Diaz,Hebe M.	W: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Chemistry 212L, Biology 182L and Biology 183L.
		A study of the molecular reactions that sustain life. Topics include biomolecule structure and function, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, and integration and regulation of metabolic pathways. The laboratory exercises include chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy and bioinformatic analysis.
3232	BIOL-333-01	Ecology	1.25	LEC	Smedley,Scott R.	MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L, or permission of instructor.
		A study of the adaptations of organisms to their environment and of the interrelationships among organisms that determine the structure and attributes of natural populations and biological communities. Field trips and laboratory exercises use sampling methods and statistical techniques to analyze the response of organisms to their physical environment, selected population phenomena, and different natural communities. Several field trips are required during the term. It is recommended that students take Biology 215L and 222L before enrolling, but they are not prerequisites.
3233	BIOL-333-20	Ecology	1.25	LAB	Smedley,Scott R.	M: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L, or permission of instructor.
		A study of the adaptations of organisms to their environment and of the interrelationships among organisms that determine the structure and attributes of natural populations and biological communities. Field trips and laboratory exercises use sampling methods and statistical techniques to analyze the response of organisms to their physical environment, selected population phenomena, and different natural communities. Several field trips are required during the term. It is recommended that students take Biology 215L and 222L before enrolling, but they are not prerequisites.
2346	BIOL-399-01	Independent Study	0.50 - 1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Independent research supervised by a faculty member in an area of the student’s special interests. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment.
1004	BIOL-403-01	Research Seminar	0.50	SEM	Staff,Trinity	F: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		This course open to seniors only.
		Students engaged in laboratory or field research, as well as honors candidates conducting library research, will meet with the biology faculty for oral presentations and critical discussions of journal papers, research plans, and research progress. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either Biology 419 or 425.
2347	BIOL-419-01	Research in Biology - Lib	0.50	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	WEB
		Enrollment limited to 20
		NOTE: Requires completion of a Special Registration Form, available in the Office of the Registrar.
		Students will conduct library research projects under the direction of an individual faculty member. Students electing this type of independent study should plan on a full semester culminating with the completion of a final formal paper. Seniors and those using library research to satisfy the Group IV requirement must simultaneously enroll in the Research Seminar (Biology 403). Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment.
2348	BIOL-425-01	Research in Biology-Lab	0.50	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	WEB
		Enrollment limited to 100
		NOTE: Requires completion of a Special Registration Form, available in the Office of the Registrar.
		Students will conduct original laboratory research projects under the direction of an individual faculty member. Students electing to pursue independent study of this type should plan on initiating work no later than the fall of the senior year, and should also plan on no less than two semesters of study with a final formal report to be submitted to the department, as well as a poster at the annual Science Symposium. Seniors and those using laboratory research to satisfy the Group IV requirement must simultaneously enroll in the Research Seminar (Biology 403). Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment.
3236	BIOL-435-01	Life History Strategies	1.00	SEM	Morrison,Joan	TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM	TBA	Y	WEB
		Enrollment limited to 15
		This seminar and discussion course examines the evolution and consequences of life history strategies for a variety of organisms and at several levels (gene, individual, population). We will discuss adaptations and constraints of various strategies and attempt to integrate current life history theory into the framework of conservation biology. Topics of discussion include evolution of sex, sex ratios, predator-prey relationships, reproductive effort/costs, reproductive schedules, sex reversal, lifespan and senescence, and complex life cycles. Class will be organized around student discussion and presentation of readings from the current literature. Permission of instructor required.
2349	BIOL-466-01	Teaching Assistant	0.50	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Students who have been invited to serve as teaching assistants will register for this course. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. See paragraph on teaching assistants in the description of the major. Not creditable to the major.
3323	BIOL-473-01	Sensory Biology	1.00 - 1.25	LEC	Dunlap,Kent D.	TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM	TBA		WEB
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182, and Biology 183L, and Biology 319L or Neuroscience 201, or permission of instructor.
		This integrative course examines the cell biology, development, physiology and ecology of the senses (vision, audition, olfaction, taste and touch). We will discuss the complex ways humans gather, filter and process sensory information; and how animals sense the world quite differently.

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