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BIOL 400 - Professional Perspectives on Biology
Credits:
1.00
Views scope of biology and explores professional
opportunities for biological sciences majors. Guest
speakers from on and off campus present seminars and lead
discussions on contemporary issues in biology.
Departmental and interdepartmental major and option
programs and strategies for achieving professional goals
are discussed. Required for all first-semester biology
majors. Cr/F.
BIOL 411 - Principles of Biology I
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to structure and function of cells; tissues
and organs; physiological processes; genes and heredity.
Required for majors in the biological sciences. Special
fee. Lab.
BIOL 411H - Honors/Principles of Biology I
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to structure and function of cells; tissues
and organs; physiological processes; genes and heredity.
Required for majors in the biological sciences. Special
fee. Lab.
BIOL 412 - Principles of Biology II
Credits:
4.00
The biology of organisms, including survey of kingdoms,
behavior, evolution, and ecology. Required for majors in
the biological sciences. Special fee. Lab.
BIOL 412H - Honors/Principles of Biology II
Credits:
4.00
The biology of organisms, including survey of kingdoms,
behavior, evolution, and ecology. Required for majors in
the biological sciences. Special fee. Lab.
BIOL 413 - Principles of Biology I
Credits:
4.00
Lecture and Laboratory introduction to biological
principles; cell structure, function, replication,
energetics and transport mechanisms; physiological
processes; Mendelian, molecular genetics and gene
technology. Required for students majoring in the life
sciences. Cannot be taken for credit after BIOL 411 or
equivalent. Special fee. Lab.
BIOL 414 - Principles of Biology II
Credits:
4.00
Lecture and laboratory survey of the five kingdoms of
life; physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and organ
systems; evolution; human impact on the biosphere. Required
for students majoring in the life sciences. Cannot be taken
for credit after BIOL 412 or equivalent. Special fee. Lab.
BIOL 415 - Watershed Watch
Credits:
2.00
Project Watershed Watch brings together several highly
successful areas of excellence at UNH: capabilities in
satellite remote sensing and geographic information
systems, forest ecology, limnology and microbial ecology.
Watershed Watch will recruit up to 40 sophomores whose
majors are currently undeclared to study watershed
interactions and relate them to established methods of
monitoring the quality of forest, lakes, and streams.
Students will work along side faculty in an authentic,
experience-based, and hands-on learning environment.
Prereq: instructor approval.
BIOL 416 - Watershed Watch - Research Experience
Credits:
2.00
This course builds upon the experiences gained while
conducting the field and laboratory research from BIOL 415
(Watershed Watch Summer Institute). Students will be
expected to integrate the conceptual and hands-on
components learned in BIOL 415 into their own independent
scientific research projects conducted under the mentoring
of a faculty advisor from their college or university
campus. Using a seminar format, students will receive
additional lecture and reading materials (via
distance-learning tools), compare their research progress
(e.g., problems and accomplishments) with the progress of
other students on other campuses, and will integrate their
findings into the larger studies of the Merrimack and
Pasquotank River watersheds. Ultimately, students will
present their results at the UNH Undergraduate Research
Conference at the end of April. (IA grading). Prereq: BIOL
415 and instructor approval. May be repeated.
BIOL 420 - Introduction to Forensic Sciences
Credits:
4.00
This course is an introductory survey course in Forensic
Sciences. The focus will be on the recognition,
collection, preservation and analysis of physical evidence
related to crime scene investigations. Students will be
presented with various state of the art techniques utilized
in the analysis of physical evidence with the presumption
that students do not necessarily have in depth scientific
or technical backgrounds (e.g., chemistry, biology and/or
physics). The goal of this class will be to provide
students with an understanding of what criminalistics
entails and to prepare them for additional, more in-depth
classes in criminalistics or forensic science. Special fee.
BIOL 444 - Emergence of Life in the Universe
Credits:
4.00
How did life begin? Is there life on other planets? Can
"synthetic" life be created in the laboratory? An informed
exploration of questions and theories about the origin and
nature of life, the mechanisms of evolution and
diversification, the possibilities of past and future
dissemination of life in the universe, and the growing
power of human beings to understand and influence these
phenomena, including ethical issues. Writing intensive.
BIOL 444A - Biotechnology and Society
Credits:
4.00
The history and science of biotechnology and genetic
engineering of bacteria, plants, and animals including
humans. Applications of DNA technology, cloning and genetic
engineering to agriculture, biomedicine, industrial
products and environmental problems. Discussion of
economic, social, environmental, legal, and ethical issues
related to the applications of biotechnology and genetic
engineering. No credit for students who have completed BSCI
422 (UNHM).
BIOL 520 - Our Changing Planet
Credits:
4.00
Ecosystem interrelations and factors critical to maintain
sustainability will be addressed in this course.
Environmental issues such as water usage, pollution, and
treatment; air and soil quality; fossil fuels and
alternative energy sources will be presented. Not for
credit if credit earned for ENE 520.
BIOL 525 - Marine Estuarine Freshwater Botany
Credits:
4.00
This team-taught course introduces students to microalgae,
seaweeds, and vascular aquatic plants with an emphasis on
unique habitats and plant adaptations to the aquatic
environment. Students survey the diversity of algae and
aquatic plants spanning fresh, estuarine, and marine
habitats through a combination of lecture, field, and
laboratory exercises. Special fee.
BIOL 528 - Applied Biostatistics I
Credits:
4.00
Development of elementary statistical techniques through
the analysis of prepared biological data. Continuous and
discrete probability distributions, distributions of sample
statistics, small-sample theory, regression, correlation,
and analysis of variance. No credit for students who have
completed ADM 430; ADMN 420; EREC 525; HHS 540; MATH 439;
MATH 539; MATH 644; PSYC 402; SOC 502.
BIOL 541 - General Ecology
Credits:
4.00
Physical and biological factors affecting distribution,
abundance, and adaptations of organisms. Population,
community, and ecosystem structure and function. Prereq:
BIOL 411-412 or equivalent. Special fee. Lab. Writing
intensive.
BIOL 544 - Your Genes, Your Life
Credits:
4.00
This course explores societal, ethical, and legal issues
surrounding the human genomics revolution, with a
particular focus on biomedical questions. What will it
mean to know your complete DNA sequence? If everyone's
genome were included in a public database, how should that
information be controlled and used? What, ultimately, do
our genes encode? We will examine the basis of genetic
inheritance, the interaction between genes and environment,
and the types of genetic variation that occur between
individuals and populations. In the medical realm, we will
look at genetic and evolutionary processes underlying
diseases such as cancer, and at the role of genomic
technology in the drive toward personalized medicine.
Writing intensive. No credit for students who have
completed Biology 404 or 444A.
BIOL 555 - Experimental Design and Analysis Laboratory (EDAL)
Credits:
4.00
Using hands-on laboratory based inquiry, the course
explores the concepts that form the basis of statistical
analysis and experimental design. Working in small teams,
students examine variability in different types of
measurement data ans empiricallyderive probability
distributions including Poisson, Chi-square, Normal,
Student's t, and F distributions. An intuitive approach to
data analysis and hypothesis testing provides students with
a conceptual understanding of the basic and advanced
statistical analyses including ANOVA, Linear, and
Non-Linear Regression, Correlation, Goodness-of-fit,
ANCOVA, and MANOVA. Students have an opportunity to become
familiar with how these tests are implemented in several
popular statistical software packages. The approach used in
the course emphasizes development of analytical thinking
skills and the application of conceptual understanding to
solve new problems. Grading is based on participation in
team projects, presentations, mastery of concepts and
skills, and written reports.
BIOL 600 - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A supervised experience providing the opportunity to apply
academic experience in settings associated with future
professional employment and/or related graduate
opportunities. Must be approved by a faculty adviser
selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
credit hours. Prereq: permission. Cr/F.
BIOL 600W - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A supervised experience providing the opportunity to apply
academic experience in settings associated with future
professional employment and/or related graduate
opportunities. Must be approved by a faculty adviser
selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
credit hours. Prereq: permission. Cr/F. Writing intensive.
BIOL 601 - Biology of Plants
Credits:
4.00
Structural and functional biology of the plant organism,
with emphasis on land plants. Evolution of vegetative
processes and sexual reproduction/breeding systems. Plant
adaptations to environmental challenges. Prereq: BIOL 411,
412 or ZOOL 412.
BIOL 695 - Biology Teaching Practices
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students assist in teaching labs in undergraduate biology
courses supervised by the lab coordinator/instructor.
Responsibilities include facilitating lab endeavors, giving
a presentation, and writing a report. Prereq: permission.
May be repeated to 4 credits maximum.
BIOL 711 - Applied Biostatistics II
Credits:
4.00
Design and analysis of biological and ecological research
experiments. "Real world" studies used to discuss the
identification of hypotheses, appropriate experimental
design, and the application of statistical analyses
including ANOVA, ANCOVA, correlation and regression,
cluster analysis, classification and ordination techniques.
Theoretical statistical concepts tailored to consider
student's own thesis and dissertation research, allowing
statistical problems to be addressed at various stages of
the research process. Common computer packages used for
analyses. Prereq: BIOL 528; permission.
BIOL 795 - Independent Investigations
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Topics may include teaching practicum in a biological
science supervised by a biology faculty member (permission
required); research practicum in a biological science
supervised by a biology faculty member (permission
required); or special topics of current interest in
biology. Lecture-discussion format. Prereq: 12 credits of
biology or permission. May be repeated to 4 credits.
BIOL 795W - Independent Investigations
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Topics may include teaching practicum in a biological
science supervised by a biology faculty member (permission
required); research practicum in a biological science
supervised by a biology faculty member (permission
required); or special topics of current interest in
biology. Lecture-discussion format. Prereq: 12 credits of
biology or permission. May be repeated to 4 credits.
Writing intensive.
BIOL 799 - Honors Senior Thesis
Credits:
2.00 to 8.00
Independent research requiring a written proposal, a
thesis, and a presentation of research results to an
audience of faculty and/or students. Intended for biology
majors completing biology honors-in-major requirements.
Contact biology program coordinator prior to senior year to
arrange supervision and obtain permission. 2 consecutive
semesters. (4 credit minimum total; 8 credits maximum.)
Writing intensive.