Page 34 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

35 23 The theory and techniques of cell and tissue culture. The application Cell and of culture methods to genetic analyses, virus culture, cancer research, Tissue Culture and plant propagation is stressed. Biology of Microorganisms is recommended as preparation for the course. Note: This course will not be offered in the spring 2003 semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits. Spring Semester. 24 A lecture, seminar and laboratory study of embryonic development, Developmental including cellular differentiation, molecular control and gene regu- Biology lation. The anatomy, physiology and genetics of developmental processes from gametogenesis to senescence, with emphasis on early embryonic life, will be studied. Laboratory work will include anatomical observation, experimental intervention and biochemical testing. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits. Fall Semester. 25 This course focuses on topics at the microevolutionary level such as Evolutionary the agents of evolutionary change leading to speciation and isolating Biology mechanisms between species. It also addresses macroevolution, history of life on earth, systematics and biogeography. Laboratories will reinforce concepts presented in lecture. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits. Spring Semester. Prerequisite: Biostatistics. 27 An introductory course, focusing on the molecular biology of gene Genetics expression. Topics include a brief review of classical genetics, structure-function of DNA, and the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The laboratory is composed of a series of experiments utilizing current molecular biology techniques including PCR, construction of recombinant DNA molecules, gel electrophoresis and Southern analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits. Fall Semester. 28 A focus on biological diversity and the processes that have led to Conservation species rarity and extinction. Topics include speciation theory, genetic Biology variation, populations, species interactions, disturbance regimes, invasive species and community and ecosystem level conservation and restoration. Emphasis on scientifically sound strategies for saving endangered species in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. Plants and invertebrates as well as vertebrates are considered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits. Spring Semester. 29 An introductory lecture and laboratory course in general plant Environmental biology that emphasizes plant ecology and evolution. Lecture will Biology focus on plant life history strategies and physiological and anatomical of Plants adaptations that enable plants to survive under conditions of

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