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101. Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology and Human Evolution
MWF 9:00am-10:00am Davis Dal 204
MWF 10:00am-11:00am Monge Dal 204
The place of humans in nature, human evolution, and the history
of culture to the rise of early civilizations in the Old and New Worlds.236. Evolution
TTh 10:00am-11:30am Saunders/Gardiner/Monge PK 229
A lecture/discussion course on the development of evolutionary
thought, generally regarded as the most profound scientific event
of the nineteenth century, its foundations in biology and geology,
and the extent of its implications to many disciplines. Emphasis is
placed on the nature of evolution in terms of process, product,
patterns, historical development of the theory, and its applications
to interpretations of organic history. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite: A 100-level science course or permission of
instructors. (Cross listed as Biology236 and Geology236)SPRING 2001
203. Human Ecology
TTH 10:00am-11:30am Davis Carp 25
The relationship of humans with their environment; culture as an
adaptive mechanism and a dynamic component in ecological
systems. Human ecological perspectives are compared with other
theoretical orientations in anthropology. Prerequisites:
Anthropology 101, 102, or permission of the instructor.FALL 2000
101. Introduction to Biology I: Molecules to Cells
MWF 11:00am-12:00pm Davis/Hollyday/Prescott PK 25
A comprehensive examination of topics in biochemistry, cell and
molecular biology, and genetics. Lecture three hours, laboratory
three hours a week.103. Biology: Basic Concepts
MWF 11:00am-12:00pm Grobstein PK 229
An introduction to the major concepts of modern biology which
both underlie and emerge from exploration of living systems at
levels of organization ranging from the molecular and biochemical
through the cellular and organismal to the ecological. Emphasis is
placed on the observational and experimental bases for ideas
which are both common to diverse areas of biology and represent
important contributions of biology to more general intellectual and
social discourse. Topics include the chemical and physical basis
of life, cell theory, energetics, genetics, development, physiology,
behavior, ecology, and evolution. Lecture three hours, laboratory
three hours a week.210. Biology and Public Policy
TTH 1:00pm-2:30pm Greif PK 229
A lecture/discussion course on major issues and advances in
biology and their implications for public policy decisions. Topics
discussed include reproductive technologies, genetic screening
and gene therapy, environmental health hazards, and euthanasia
and organ transplantation. Readings include scientific articles,
public policy and ethical considerations, and lay publications.
Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: one semester of
introductory biology or equivalent, or permission of instructor.308. Field Ecology
T 12:00pm-2:00pm Herzig PK 11
An examination of the tools that ecologists use to discover how
natural systems function. Most class meetings are conducted
outdoors, either on campus or in surrounding natural areas, such
as Ridley Creek State Park. Students learn how to identify local
wildflowers and trees and become familiar with major groups of
insects and stream macroinvertebrates. In many labs, experiments
are designed to address particular ecological questions. Students
are expected to keep a field journal in which they record their
observations and thoughts during field excursions. Each student
also conducts an independent research project, which includes
writing a short paper and giving an oral presentation describing
the study. One two-hour lecture/laboratory, one four-hour
lecture/laboratory a week. Prerequisites: Biology 220, permission
of instructor.397. Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies
W 1:00pm-4:00pm Grief PK 227
(Cross listed as Anthropology and Geology 397)SPRING 2001 (biology)
102. Introduction to Biology II: Organisms to Populations
MWF 11:00am-12:00pm Brodfuehrer/Herzig/Sweeney PK 25
A comprehensive examination of the biology of organisms:
organismal diversity, physiology and developmental biology;
evolutionary biology and ecology. Lecture three hours, laboratory
three hours a week. Biology 101 is strongly recommended.209. Environmental Toxicology
TTH 11:30am-1:00pm Prescott PK 229
An introduction to certain natural and man-made toxins and the
impact these toxins have on ecosystems. Effects on animal and
plant systems are emphasized, but effects on humans are
considered also. Risk analysis is presented and reference is made
to the economic impact of these toxins and the efforts to eliminate
or control their presence in the ecosystem. The development of
policy to control toxins in the environment, and the many factors -
political, economic, ethical, and public health - which play a role
in policy development are analyzed. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.220. Ecology
TTH 8:30am-10:00am Herzig PK 229
A study of the interactions between organisms and their
environments. Current environmental issues and how human
activities influence the biota are also discussed. Students become
familiar with ecological principles and with the methods ecologists
use to address tricky ecological issues. Because sound ecological
theory rests on a good understanding of natural history, students
learn to develop their natural history intuition by making weekly
field observations and keeping a field journal. Lecture three hours
a week. Prerequisite: Introductory Biology.367. Computational Models of Biological Organization
TTH 1:00pm-4:00pm Grobstein PK 10
The organization of living systems in general reflects a web of
interactions among large numbers of diverse elements. In recent
years, it has become possible to develop intuitions and gain
insights into such organization by using computers to explore the
properties which emerge from various kinds of interactions
among various elements. In this course, students are introduced
to some existing computer based simulations of living systems,
and use them to further develop their own insights into biological
organization. Two three-hour laboratory sessions a week.
Prerequisites: prior biology course work above the introductory
level; permission of instructor.FALL 2000
101. How the Earth Works
MWF 10:00pm-11:00am Crawford/Crider PK 243
An introduction to the study of planet Earth - the materials of
which it is made, the forces that shape its surface and interior, the
relationship of geological processes to people, and the application
of geological knowledge to the search for useful materials.
Laboratory and field work focus on learning the tools for
geological investigations and applying them to the local area and
selected areas around the world. Three lectures and one
afternoon of laboratory or field work each week. One required
one-day field trip on a weekend.201. Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy
MWF 9:00am-10:00am Crawford PK 200
The study of morphological and optical crystallography.
Description of the external symmetry of crystalline solids and
instruction in the use of the polarizing microscope for use in
identifying minerals. Crystal chemistry, representative ionic and
covalent atomic structures, and silicate polymer repeat groups.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. Prerequisite:
Geology 101 or 103 or Chemistry 101 or 103 and 104.205. Sedimentary Materials and Environments
MWF 11:00am-12:00pm TBA PK 259
An introduction to the principles of sedimentary petrology,
stratigraphy, facies analysis, and basin analysis. The first portion
of the course explores the controls on composition and texture of
sedimentary materials - clastic, carbonate, and chemical. The
second portion is devoted to the study of sedimentology and
sedimentary structures, and the construction of facies models to
aid in environmental reconstructions. Finally, the first two parts of
the course are placed in a global context through an introduction
to sedimentary basin analysis. Two lectures and one lab per
week, with several field trips. Prerequisites: Geology 101 or
permission of instructor. Recommended: Geology 201, 202 and 203.SPRING 2001 (geology)
103. Introduction to Earth System Science and the Environment
TTH 10:00am-11:30am Barber PK 243
This integrated approach to studying the Earth focuses on
interactions between geologic, biologic, climatic and
oceanographic processes. The first half of the course provides a
basic understanding of systems operating within the geosphere,
atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The second half is
devoted to developing an understanding of the interactions
between these systems, including the consequences of population
and economic growth, industrial development, and land use
changes. The course consists of two lectures and one lab per
week, and includes a required three-day field trip for which an
extra fee is collected.202. Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry
MWF 9:00am-10:00am Crawford PK 200
Descriptive and determinative hand specimen and optical
mineralogy. The relation between the physical properties of
minerals and their structures and chemical composition. The
occurrence and the petrography of typical mineral associations.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. Prerequisite:
Geology 201. (Crawford, Division IIL)
