Key concepts of plant biology including: morphology, physiology, adaptations to life on land, and ecological interactions with other organisms. Emphasis on the roles of plants in ecosystems and human lives. Key characteristics of major plant lineages in the context of how plants have become such a diverse and successful group of organisms. Students conduct independent research projects on various aspects of plant biology. Laboratory.
- Teacher: Margaret Metz
Multidisciplinary approaches to studying a diverse, world of ideas, methods, and perspectives. Theme, and content vary by section, but all seminars display historical and disciplinary breadth and focus upon topics in the liberal arts tradition. Past spring section themes have included the Art, of War, Am I My Brother's Keeper?, and, Understanding How We Understand the Mayans.
Multidisciplinary approaches to studying a diverse, world of ideas, methods, and perspectives. Theme, and content vary by section, but all seminars, display historical and disciplinary breadth and, focus upon topics in the liberal arts tradition., Past spring section themes have included the Art, of War, Am I My Brother's Keeper?, and, Understanding How We Understand the Mayans.
- Teacher: Heather Miner
Multidisciplinary approaches to studying a diverse, world of ideas, methods, and perspectives. Theme, and content vary by section, but all seminars, display historical and disciplinary breadth and, focus upon topics in the liberal arts tradition., Past spring section themes have included the Art, of War, Am I My Brother's Keeper?, and, Understanding How We Understand the Mayans.
- Teacher: Heather Miner
The goal of this course is to introduce students to diverse field often called “neuroscience”. This course will survey some of the physiological processes that are related to the control of cognition and behavior, as well as other biological mechanisms that are relevant to issues in psychology. Specific topics include basic functional neuroanatomy, the structure and function of neurons and neuronal transmission, and the relationship between brain systems and complex behaviors, cognition, and emotions. Neurological, neuropsychological, and psychiatric disorders will also be discussed. In addition to serving as a general survey of the biological aspects of psychology, this course will also help prepare students for more advanced study in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience (e.g., Psy 350 and Psy 355).
Note, you cannot receive credit for this course if you have already taken Psy/Bio 252 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or Psy 355 (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Note, you cannot receive credit for this course if you have already taken Psy/Bio 252 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or Psy 355 (Cognitive Neuroscience)
- Teacher: Todd Watson