Orientation to biology research involving team investigation of novel questions and development of experimental and communication skills.
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Principles of Physiology Laboratory focuses on investigating animal and plant physiology through collaborative independent experiments, emphasizing critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific communication.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A writing-intensive laboratory exploring genetics and evolution through ecology field trips and research projects.
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The course is graded heavily by a paper and a poster, though reviewers note there are many chances for easy points to balance the workload.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Covers basic principles of ecology, transmission and population genetics, and evolutionary mechanisms including the origin of life and species diversity.
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The ecology textbook is often considered useless since exams rely on lectures, though the genetics text is useful. Students report the content is not too difficult but requires independent work to navigate unclear exam expectations.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Principles of Physiology explores plant and animal physiology, environmental interactions, and regulatory systems.
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Historical reviews of Paul Bethke: Grading is primarily based on participation, with in-class activity questions sometimes described as confusing.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025