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Ornithology Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds . Field identification emphasized. Prerequisite: 110 or 111. Transportation fee: $40. 450 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Literature and laboratory research of a specific subject or tech nique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design , laboratory investigation and technical writing. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Prerequi site: junior or senior biological science major standing and con sent one semester in advance . 460 PREMED PRACTICUM (1) Professionally supervised observation, demonstration and study in a local medical, dental or laboratory facility. Introduction to health care philosophies , hospital and patient routines , personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices (phlebotomy credential with medical technology section). Case study and research paper required . Thirty hours of observation . Prereq uisite: junior standing and petition filed with Pre-Medical Advis ory Committee one semester prior to enrollment. Insurance fee: $20. 470 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (1) Literature research followed by oral presentation , group discus sion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit. Open to biology majors only.
Entomology Classification of and biology of econom ically important insects . Prerequisite: 21 I or consent. Marine Ecology Observation and field experimentation with marine organisms. Collection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech niques. Prerequisites: 352 and SCUBA certification. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. Laboratory fee $35. History and Philosophy of Biology Historical and philosophical developments leading to establish ment of biology as a modern science. Biologists , scientific method, theories of origins and evoluti on, bio-ethics, bio-politics investigated. Prerequisite: 111 or consent . Immunology The structures and functions of the immune system and antibody molecules . Analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system with a view toward further understanding of basic immunological principles. Basic aspects of cancer and cancer therapy that relate to immunology. Prerequisite: 221. Laboratory fee: $30. Microscopy Theory and application of bright field , dark field, phase contrast, polarizing , scanning and transmission microscopes. Preparation techniques of biological materials for, and observation with elec tron microscopes emphasized. Prerequisites: 111 , 312. Labora tory fee: $35.
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