Anatomy and Physiology I and II at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 1200 & 1300 for non-Biology majors and BIOL 2004 & 2005 for Biology majors) are a two semester sequence designed to cover the basics of the human body. Intended for those in the pre-health fields, it is offered every year (Part I in the Fall and Part II in the Spring) and it takes students through the structure and function of cells and tissues and delves into the workings of the major organ systems of the human body.
Evolution at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 4600) is an upper level course for Biology majors. The course examines the principles and processes governing the evolution of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on the ways by which various other biological disciplines relate to evolutionary studies.
Animal Behavior at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 2600) is an upper level course for Biology majors. This course focuses on classical and current research exploring the mechanisms and evolution of Animal Behavior. Course topics include the genetic, ecological, evolutionary, cellular and physiological processes that shape animal behavior. Particular emphasis is placed on reviewing primary literature to understand the evolution of adaptive behaviors for communication, predator avoidance, foraging, habitat selection, courtship, mating, parental care, kin recognition, and cooperation. Weekly laboratory session provide students with the opportunity to conduct independent experiments on animal behavior using a variety of model systems.
Ichthyology at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 3004) covers topics related to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, physiology, identification, and classification of fish, with emphasis on New England species. In addition to course content, students also become more proficient in reading and writing scientific prose and gain a better understanding of the types of skills used by fish biologists.
More details about any and all of these courses can be found in the Fitchburg State University course catalog:
https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/content.php?catoid=39&navoid=2424
Evolution at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 4600) is an upper level course for Biology majors. The course examines the principles and processes governing the evolution of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on the ways by which various other biological disciplines relate to evolutionary studies.
Animal Behavior at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 2600) is an upper level course for Biology majors. This course focuses on classical and current research exploring the mechanisms and evolution of Animal Behavior. Course topics include the genetic, ecological, evolutionary, cellular and physiological processes that shape animal behavior. Particular emphasis is placed on reviewing primary literature to understand the evolution of adaptive behaviors for communication, predator avoidance, foraging, habitat selection, courtship, mating, parental care, kin recognition, and cooperation. Weekly laboratory session provide students with the opportunity to conduct independent experiments on animal behavior using a variety of model systems.
Ichthyology at Fitchburg State University (BIOL 3004) covers topics related to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, physiology, identification, and classification of fish, with emphasis on New England species. In addition to course content, students also become more proficient in reading and writing scientific prose and gain a better understanding of the types of skills used by fish biologists.
More details about any and all of these courses can be found in the Fitchburg State University course catalog:
https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/content.php?catoid=39&navoid=2424