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Insects represent 80 percent of all animal species. This course examines their classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology, as well as their positive and negative impacts on people and the effects of insect pest control. The laboratory...

The study of empirical, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of animal behavior. Laboratory experiments, emphasizing ethological methodology, as well as discussion, will reinforce these foundations. 

The lecture will present the diversity and biology of mammals from an evolutionary perspective. It will examine the diversity of living and extinct mammals and explore the mechanisms responsible for their evolution and extinction and will include...

A survey of animal parasites, including their taxonomy, structure, life histories, and evolution. Emphasis is on the practical implications of medical and veterinary parasitic diseases. 

An elective course on special topics in biology that are not normally offered. Specific topics may vary. The course may be taken for credit more than once under different titles. Offered upon request.

The lecture will present both an introduction to theoretical studies, and discussion of actual molecular and phenotypic variation in natural populations and how processes such as mutation, recombination, and selection affect genetic variation. Topics...

This is primarily a course in human gross anatomy as it involves fours hours of directed cadaveric dissections each week. In addition to laboratory dissections, there will be weekly lectures on advanced topics in physiology. 

An introduction to the basic concepts of molecular biology: the nature, control, recombination and rearrangement of genes; gene manipulation; recombinant DNA (rDNA) techniques; and bioengineering strategies. Laboratory work is included. 

An advanced study of the human immune system. Lecture topics include the structure and function of the organs and cells of the immune system, immune system development, intrinsic and innate immunity, antigen recognition and presentation, adaptive...

An advanced study of the virosphere. Lecture topics include virus structure, replication cycles, categories of infection, pathogenesis, immune response and evasion, transmission, and treatment. A broad range of virus families are represented.