The use of immunological techniques in clinical diagnosis and as research tools. Experimental exercises include immune cell population analysis, immunofluoresence, Western blotting, ELISA, and agglutination reactions. An independent project is completed at the end of the term. Prerequisite: BIO 306 (may be taken concurrently). Enrollment limited to 16 students.

An introduction to the immune system covering the molecular, cellular, and genetic bases of immunity to infectious agents. Special topics include immunodeficiencies, transplantation, allergies, immunopathology and immunotherapies. Prerequisite: BIO 202. Recommended: BIO 152 or 230 and/or BIO 204. Laboratory (BIO 307) is recommended but not required.

This two-semester introductory laboratory experience focuses on the biology of bacteriophage, important players in microbial ecosystems. In collaboration with laboratories around the country, you will be involved in the discovery, isolation, characterization and description of previously unknown bacteriophages. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Crucial to the "horizontal" transfer of genetic information, they have shaped the evolution of bacterial physiology and bacterial genomes.

Identification, morphology and use of landscape plants including annuals, perennials, woody shrubs and trees, evergreens, and groundcovers. Topics include horticultural practices including pruning, division, pollination, bulb planting, plant identification, and landscape design. Field trips are an important component of the course. Course requirements include a design project and field guide. BIO 120 must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 15 per section.

Identification, morphology and use of landscape plants including annuals, perennials, woody shrubs and trees, evergreens, and groundcovers. Topics include horticultural practices including pruning, division, pollination, bulb planting, plant identification, and landscape design. Field trips are an important component of the course. Course requirements include a design project and field guide. BIO 120 must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 15 per section.

Identification, culture, and use of ornamental landscape plants including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and plants for interior design. Topics include introduction to landscape maintenance and design, garden history, and current issues such as invasive species and wetland restoration. Course requirements include class presentations and papers. Laboratory (BIO 121) must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 30.

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.

Landscapes have been settled, conquered, threatened, and reclaimed throughout world history. How have indigenous people overcome such devastation as colonialism, industrialism, poverty, and climate change to boast pilot programs in landscape architecture, conservation, and agriculture? Case studies of resilience and ingenuity include the botanic gardens in the West Indies, national parks in Costa Rica, agritourism in Tuscany, sustainable design in the Northwest Territories, and open space in Oakland, California.

The culminating experience for the Book Studies concentration is an independent research project that synthesizes the student's academic and practical experiences. The student's concentration advisor will serve as the sponsor for the project; topics for this capstone project will be decided in concert with the student's advisor and vetted by the concentration's director. The seminar will meet once each week to discuss methodology and progress on the independent projects, and to discuss general readings in book studies theory and praxis.

Note: ARS 388 or ARS 389/LSS 389 will fulfill the ARS 388 advanced studio requirement for Plan C (Architecture) of the Art major at Smith College.