In addition to the broad support for a whole range of courses offered by the Biology Department, the HHMI grant provides opportunities for expanding three areas of study in particular:

Cell Biology (Ms. Bernd)

Microbiology (Mr. Wessner)

Animal Physiology (Mr. Dorcas)

Following are course descriptions for those courses using equipment supported by HHMI funds:

BIO 111 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I
Staff

Introduction to the unifying principles of biology at the levels of organization from molecules through cells. The main topics are biochemistry and bioenergetics, cell structure and physiology, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. A laboratory meets once each week, emphasizing planning, performing, and presenting experiments. (Fall and Spring)

BIO 301 GENETICS
Mr. Williamson

Introduction to the principles of genetics. Topics cover transmission and biochemical genetics. Chromosome theory of inheritance, Mendelian analyses, linkage, mapping, tetrad analysis, mutation, DNA structure and function, organellar genomes, mobile genetic elements, recombinant DNA. Prerequisite: Biology 111 and 112. One laboratory meeting per week. Not open to Freshman. (Fall)

302 MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY
Mr. Wessner

Introduction to the natural history of viruses and bacteria dealing with the underlying chemical and physical principles governing their activity; pathological and non-pathological modifications of other organisms. Prerequisite: Biology 111 and 112. One laboratory meeting per week. (Spring)

BIO 304 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Mr. Campbell

Focus on molecular (recombinant DNA) methods as applied to answer a variety of biological questions with an emphasis on cell biology. Laboratory involves a research project; students will conduct original research through a series of experiments, using a wide range of methods from Western blots to Southern blots. Prerequisites: Biology 111, 112 and Chemistry 201 or Biology 301. One laboratory meeting per week. (Spring) 308

CELL BIOLOGY
Ms. Bernd

Discussion of the organization and interaction between subcellular systems. Topics include: protein trafficking, cell scaffolding, inter- and intro- cellular signalling and the molecular basis of diseases. One laboratory meeting per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111 and 112. (Fall) 312

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Mr. Dorcas

Introduction to the chemical and physical principles governing the activities of animals. Prerequisite: Biology 111 and 112. One laboratory meeting per week. (Fall)

BIO 316 BOTANY
Ms. Hay

Introduction to the fundamentals of plant biology. Anatomy, physiology, and development of plants with an emphasis 111 and 112.

PSY 313 (or BIO 331) BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
Mr. Ramirez

Role of the nervous system; sensory and motor mechanism; physiological bases of motivation and emotion; sleep and arousal; and physiological bases of learning, memory, and language. Extensive laboratory training. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Biology 111 and 112 and permission of the instructor. (Fall)