This course focuses on the origin and diversification of microorganisms, with emphasis on eukaryotic lineages. The first weeks of lecture cover the basics of evolutionary analysis, and the origin and diversification of bacteria and archaea. From there, we focus on the diversification of eukaryotes, with specific lectures on topics such as microbes and AIDS, and the origins of plants, animals and fungi. Evaluation is based on a combination of tests, discussion and an independent research paper. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or 154. Laboratory (BIO 371) is recommended but not required.

For juniors and seniors, admission by permission of the Global South Development Studies Advisory Board. Can only be taken once to count toward the minor.

Rates of change, differential equations and their numerical solutions, integration, differentiation and the fundamental theorem of the calculus. Situations in science and social science in which calculus naturally arises are emphasized.

The poetry concentration senior capstone project integrates the skills and perspectives learned through the electives in the concentration and practical experiences. Students design and complete an independent project (for example, a chapbook of poetry; a portfolio of translations; an integrated packet of curriculum materials for teachers of poetry in a particular grade (K-12), or curate an online exhibit of some part of the poetic process, such as drafts.

Required for all seniors pursuing the Museums Concentration, this seminar provides a forum for students to develop research capstone projects that synthesize their previous coursework and practical experiences for the Museums concentration. These projects are supplemented by weekly seminar meetings in which students will explore and critique the mission and work of museums and contemporary forces shaping them. Class sections will also provide a forum for progress reports and discussion of individual research projects as well as final presentations.

The capstone seminar brings together a cohort of concentrators to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of archives and public history. The seminar readings focus each week on case studies about contemporary challenges in preservation, access and interpretation of archival materials. In a variety of media, students analyze how these materials become part of a meaningful and usable past for general audiences.

An introduction to the theoretical and practical questions of building archives as well as a sampling of the surprising insights produced by archival research. The seven-week lecture series will broaden the definition of "what counts as an archive"-and includes online databases, oral histories, clothing collections, architectural and art historical records, and cemeteries. Professional archivists and public historians reflect on contemporary directions and challenges in their fields.

Electrophysiological recording of signals from neurons, including an independent project in the second half of the semester. BIO 300 must be taken concurrently.

Electrophysiological recording of signals from neurons, including an independent project in the second half of the semester. BIO 300 must be taken concurrently.

The function of nervous systems. Topics include electrical signals in neurons, synapses, the neural basis of form and color perception, and the generation of behavioral patterns. See website (tinyurl.com/bio300) for full syllabus. Prerequisites: BIO 200 or 202. Laboratory (BIO 301) must be taken concurrently.