2018-2019 Academic Catalog

BI 420 Topics in Biological Sciences (WI)

A course that explores selected advanced topics in biology, usually in a lecture-discussion format. Fundamental themes in biology (for example evolution, anatomical structure and function, molecular systems) will be explored from the perspective of specific sub-disciplines (ecology, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, plant biology, animal physiology). The focus of each section will be determined by the individual instructor. Sections share the common requirements of critical reading of the primary literature, evaluation of information, discussion, and extensive writing. Two lectures/ discussions per week.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BI 281, Genetics; minimum grade C or consent of the Instructor.

Course Types

WI