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Biology CISaustralia is a leading provider of overseas study, intern, and volunteer programs for Australian university students. We pride ourselves in providing personally and academically engaging programs in each of our carefully chosen overseas locations. CISaustralia is committed to working closely with partner universities in Australia and providing students with academic credit towards their degree for any overseas study, volunteer or intern experience. Over 98% of CISaustralia participants receive academic credit from their Australian university for their CISaustralia study, volunteer or intern program. Please find the following subjects and associated programs related to Biology: (Please note: For exact program dates and subject offerings for programs with multiple sessions, please visit the specific program web pages).

July in Boston, MA, USA (Click to view course and program details)

HUMAN BIOLOGY, BEHAVIOUR, AND EVOLUTION - CAS AN 102 – 4 US Credits Biology relevant to the behavioural sciences. Introduces basic principles of evolutionary biology, animal social behaviour, primate adaptions, human origins, genetic/hormonal/ neural bases of behaviour, and issues of human socioecology and adaptions. Discussions highlight nature-vs-nurture issues. The Behavioral Biology of Women - CAS AN 263 – 4US Credits An exploration of female behavioral biology focusing on evolutionary, physiological, and biosocial aspects of women's lives from puberty through pregnancy, birth, lactation, menopause, and aging. Examples are drawn from traditional and industrialized societies, and data from nonhuman primates are considered. HUMAN ANATOMY - CAS BI 106 – 4 US Credits Intensive pre-professional course for students whose programs require anatomy. Not for biology concentration credit. Gross structure of the human body; skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Lab requires dissection. BIOLOGY I - CAS BI 107 – 4 US Credits For students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences or environmental science and for premedical students. Required for biology concentrators. No prerequisite. High school

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biology is assumed. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. BIOLOGY II - CAS BI 108 – 4 US Credits For students planning to concentrate in the natural sciences and for premedical students. It is strongly recommended that students complete CAS CH 101 (or equivalent) before this course. High school biology is assumed. Cell and molecular biology, Mendelian & molecular genetics, physiology, and neurobiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. HUMAN INFECTIOUS DISEASES: AIDS TO TUBERCULOSIS - CAS BI 114 – 4 US Credits A study of the world's major human diseases, their causes, effects on history, pathology, and cures. Principles of immunology. Emphasis on present maladies such as AIDS, herpes, cancer, mononucleosis, tuberculosis, influenza, and hepatitis. This course is appropriate for non-majors and students in the health and paramedical sciences (Sargent College). Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Not for Biology major or minor credit. CELL BIOLOGY - CAS BI 203 – 4 US Credits Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, macromolecular complexes, and cell regulation. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. GENETICS - CAS BI 206 – 4 US Credits Principles of heredity as derived from genetic, biochemical, and cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY - CAS BI 211 – 4 US Credits Some knowledge of chemistry and anatomy is assumed. Intended mainly for students in health sciences. Introduction to principles of systemic mammalian physiology with special reference to humans. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY - CAS BI 303 – 4 US Credits Investigation of ecological processes and patterns at the individual, population, and community level. An evolutionary approach is emphasized. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - CAS BI 311 – 4 US Credits Biology of bacteria and related microorganisms; morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology, and control. Brief introduction to pathogenicity and host reactions. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY - CAS BI 315 – 4 US Credits An introduction to physiological principles applied across all levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal,

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endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE - CAS BI 325 – 4 US Credits Fundamentals of the nervous system, emphasizing synaptic transmission; hierarchical organization; autonomic nervous system; mechanisms of sensory perception; reflexes and motor function; biorhythms; and neural mechanisms of feeding, mating, learning, and memory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. CANCER BIOLOGY - CAS BI 327 – 4 US Credits Examines how deregulation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control cell growth, survival, and differentiation in normal cells can lead to tumor formation, progression, and metastases. Historic and current literature are critically reviewed to understand basic cancer research, clinical approaches to diagnosis, implementation of therapies, and prevention. Systems Modeling of Coupled Human and Natural Systems - CAS BI 380 – 4US Credits Presents key elements of systems theory and explores the role of Coupled Human Natural Systems science in advancing issues related to sustainability, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and human and ecosystem well-being. Lab exercises include dynamical systems modeling applications. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY 3 - CAS BI 383 - 4 US Credits An introduction to physiological principles applied across the levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR - CAS BI 407 – 4 US Credits Taught within the philosophical framework that evolutionary theory provides the key for understanding animal behavior. Lectures on behavioral genetics, development and physiology of behavior, behavioral ecology, phylogenetic component of behavioral evolution, hormonal control of behavior, evolution of reproductive behavior, and the role of cooperation in animal societies. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Principles of Biochemistry - CAS CH 373 – 4US Credits Introductory biochemistry focusing on structure/function with applications to medicine, nutrition, and biotechnology, including acid/base chemistry, protein structure, enzyme mechanisms, thermodynamics, and kinetics; nucleic acid structure/function, lipids and carbohydrates; bioenergetics of glycolysis and oxidative energy metabolism; lipid and nitrogen metabolism. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS CH 273. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a discussion.

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BIOCHEMISTRY I - CAS BI 421 – 4 US Credits Introductory biochemistry. Protein structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; lipids and membrane structure; bioenergetics; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory. Biochemistry Lecture I - CAS CH 423 – 3US Credits For students who do not require laboratory credit. BIOLOGY OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - CAS BI 525 – 4 US Credits An in-depth look at molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact and relevance in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the molecular pathways of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. GLOBAL ECOLOGY - CAS BI 543 – 4 US Credits Fosters Humboldtian thinking by exploring the many biospheric threads that link and exchange throughout the earth. Themes include life systems as a geological force, bacteria as a global organism, the major impacts of algae, the dominance of symbiotic systems, and climate change updates. Biology of Stem Cells - CAS BI 551 – 4US Credits Views on stem cell research range from assumptions of a potential cure for most diseases to fears that it will depreciate the value of human life. This course equips students with the science that underlies this discussion, including the biological properties of stem cells and the experimental hurdles to utilization in regenerative medicine. The Neurobiology of Consciousness and Evolution of Language - CAS BI 594 – 4US Credits Exploration of the neuroscience of imagination from neurons to memory to neurological control of novel conscious experiences. The course covers what makes the brain and human language unique as well as the selectional forces that shaped the brains of our ancestors. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1 - GMS BT 104 – 2 US Credits Understanding medical terminology is fundamental for anyone working in the sciences. It is the language of the technician or researcher involved in biotechnology, biomedical investigations, or clinical research. Students learn the analysis and construction of medical words within a context of scientific concepts. After the basics, students learn the anatomy and diseases of the following systems: male and female reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and blood. Disease and Public Health - GMS BT 290 – 4US Credits This course is designed to familiarize students with concepts of public health as a field of study and how different diseases impact society. We will use the Boston Public Health Commission report on the "Health of Boston" as a template for learning about healthcare

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disparities, social justice, cancer screening, cancer incidence and mortality, infectious diseases and environmental factors that impact people and population health. Students will begin to make connections between previous coursework, such as cell biology, pathology and anatomy, as well as new concepts, including epidemiology, immunology and experimental designs, as they pertain to the study of human disease. The goal of the course is to give students a knowledge-base that can prepare them for thinking critically should they decide to work in a research, diagnostic or public health setting. BIOCHEMISTRY - GMS BT 405 – 4 US Credits This course introduces students to the fundamental biochemical principles that underlie cell function. Topics include the structure and function of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, as well as the metabolic pathways involved in their synthesis and degradation. Emphasis is given to metabolic regulation and mechanisms of enzyme action. CYTOGENETICS - GMS BT 406 – 4 US Credits Advanced course designed for those considering a clinical or research career in human genetics with an emphasis on clinical cytogenetics (chromosome testing). The course covers types of chromosome abnormalities, methodology, nomenclature and clinical significance in pregnancy, birth defects, and cancer. Laboratory work includes basic blood culture, chromosome preparation, banding, identification and karyotyping. The course also provides an updated review of latest cytogenetic methodology and applications, such as FISH, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and array CGH lab. Forensic Toxicology - GMS BT 450 – 4US Credits Prereq: one semester of biology, two semesters of chemistry, and BT 405 (Biochemistry). This course explores the role of toxicology as a safeguard to prevent injury from environmental chemicals and as a tool in the investigations of suspicious deaths. Case studies, videos showing how forensic evidence is used in court and group discussions will accompany lectures and demonstrations. Students also explore the role of legal and medical communities as well as governmental agencies in dealing with issues. ENDOCRINOLOGY - GMS BT 456 – 4 US Credits This course will present a thorough study of the endocrine system, examining each of its member glands and tissues as well as the mechanisms by which hormones operate between them. Specific topics of endocrine function include: the gastrointestinal tract, energy metabolism, calcium metabolism, hypothalamus-pituitary complex, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and male and female reproductive systems. For each of these topics, there will be a focus on the pathophysiology of relevant endocrine diseases (e.g. type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis) and new developments in their current treatment regimens. ADVANCED CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES - GMS BT 484 – 4 US Credits Cell culture has become an indispensable tool for all areas of biomedical science. In the course, students develop the necessary routine for work in a cell culture lab by passaging cell lines throughout the course and determining growth characteristics under different

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conditions. At the same time, students isolate and analyze biomolecules from these cell lines and perform experiments using advanced techniques, such as transfections, reporter gene assays, as well as a variety of optical assays (absorbance, luminescence, and fluorescence assays). At the end of the course, students communicate their work and results during a poster session. Laboratory course. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - GMS BT 540 – 4US Credits Clinical research is conducted to meet the needs of the intended patient population with an investigational medical intervention. But a favorable medical outcome is not the only criterion that is used to judge whether a product can be marketed. Clinical research needs to meet the rigorous standards of the regulators, the ethicists, and the auditors. This course reviews the laws that are in place that are designed to guide the complexities of clinical research. We will use case studies to illustrate what can really happen when clinical studies are conducted -- you may be surprised with what you find. Using group activities and exercises, we will explore the options and approaches used to manage these clinical research issues. Health Informatics - MET CS 580 – 4US Credits Presents the technological fundamentals and integrated clinical applications of modern Biomedical IT. The first part of the course covers the technological fundamentals and the scientific concepts behind modern medical technologies, such as digital radiography, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging, etc. It also presents various medical data and patient records, and focuses on various techniques for processing medical images. Also covers medical computer networks and systems and data security and protection. The second part of the course focuses on actual medical applications that are used in health care and biomedical research. INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE - CAS NE 101 – 4 US Credits An introduction to the biological basis of behavior and cognition. Includes theoretical and practical foundations rooted in psychology, biology, neuropharmacology, and clinical sciences (e.g., neurology and neuropsychiatry). Neuroethical dilemmas are highlighted and integrated when relevant to discussion topics. BIOLOGY OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - CAS NE 525 – 4 US Credits An in-depth look at molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact and relevance in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the molecular pathways of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Medical Ethics - CAS PH 251 – 4US Credits Explores moral philosophical issues that arise in connection with medicine and emerging biotechnologies. Examines topics such as the right to healthcare, research ethics, euthanasia, abortion, concepts of death and disease, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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Philosophy of Science - CAS PH 270 – 4US Credits Uses scientific examples from the study of physics, biology, and mind. Focuses on the aims of science, the nature of scientific understanding, the structure and interpretation of scientific theories, and the development of science. Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I - CAS MA 121 – 4US Credits Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on application. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Students may receive credit for either CAS MA 121 or 123, but not both. Writing Seminar: Ethical Missteps in Public Health - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits This course addresses the contemporary relevance of selected ethics issues that have arisen in the public health arena over the last 100 years. Topics include theories about the biology of race and “fitness” in the Progressive Era; the U.S. Public Health Service’s 40-year Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis; and the American eugenics movement, which culminated in the Supreme Court decision in Buck v. Bell. Students read firsthand accounts by public health practitioners and policymakers at the time, as well as more recent scholarship that seeks to make reasoned “trans-historical moral judgments” about past wrongs.

July in Chicago, IL, USA (Click to view course and program details)

GENERAL BIOLOGY II - BIOL 102 – 3 US Credits Fundamental principles of biology including diversity of life, environmental and biological diversity, population and community ecology, study of plant structure and function, reproduction and controlling plant growth and development, comparative animal organ systems and mechanism of cell communication.

GENERAL BIOLOGY II LAB - BIOL 112 – 1 US Credit Complements the lecture material through observation, experimentation, and when appropriate, dissection of representative organisms. Observations will include physical and chemical phenomena as well as the anatomy and physiology of selected organisms. The organisms to be studied will be selected from the kingdoms monera, protista, fungi, plantae and animalia.

HUMAN STRUCTURE & FUNCTION II - BIOL 243 – 4 US Credits This class includes lecture, laboratory, and demonstrations. A continuation of BIOL 242. Anatomy of body systems and their physiology related to regulation and maintenance (cardiovascular, lymphatic respiratory, digestive and urinary systems), and reproduction and development (male and female reproductive systems.) Dissection of representative

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organs is required. Students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive integrated knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology at all levels.

CELL BIOLOGY - BIOL 251 – 3 US Credits Basic molecular and cellular studies of living organisms, emphasizing the relationships between subcellular structures and biochemical and physiological functions of cells. ECOLOGY - BIOL 265 – 3 US Credits Relationships of organisms to their environment and to each other at the organismal, population and community levels. NEUROBIOLOGY - BIOL 362 – 3 US Credits The purpose of this course is to introduce major principles and concepts of modern neurobiology. An emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the electrophysiology of the neuron and the manner in which groups of neurons are organized into functional nervous systems subserving sensory, motor or integrative functions. Student will gain a solid foundation in nervous system structure and function.

July in Cusco, Peru (Click to view course and program details)

BIODIVERSITY OF PERU – 3 Credits (48 hours) Taught in English. The Earth’s biodiversity is composed of many millions of biological species which are the product of four billion years of evolution. Peru is one of the world’s 17 mega diverse countries. The extraordinary biodiversity of Peru means that students are able to observe many of these teeming life forms for themselves, and gain a deeper appreciation of the life that exists all around us.

July in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Click to view course and program details)

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY - EE BIOL 116 – 4 US Credits Study of ecological and evolutionary principles as they apply to preservation of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. Discussion sections focus on interactions of science, policy, and economics in conserving biodiversity. Oral and written student presentation on specific conservation issues. MICROBIAL GENOMICS - MIMG 158 – 4 US Credits Evolution, biodiversity, and sequencing of genomes; bacterial and viral genomes; bioenergetics; gene knockouts; genomics of antibiotic resistance; proteomics. Guest lecturers from department and related departments who discuss key papers with focus on their areas of expertise.

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BIOMEDICAL ETHICS - MCD BIO 60 – 5 US Credits Examination of importance of ethics in research and exploration of how and why bioethics is relevant to reproductive screening, policy formation, public regulation, and law. Provides foundation in traditional ethics, consideration of subcategories of bioethics, neuroethics, and eugenics, and how to apply ethics to contemporary issues in research and technology. HUMAN STEM CELLS AND MEDICINE - MCD BIO 90 – 5 US Credits Stem cells have potential to revolutionize way medicine is practiced today. Some stem cell therapies are already used successfully to treat thousands of people worldwide. Other stem cell therapies are considered experimental; therefore treatments must be monitored by Food and Drug Administration to ensure safety and efficacy. Some stem cell therapies are offered with minimal scientific justification, relying on hope and hype rather than scientific fact. Exploration of use of stem cells in modern medicine to take close look at science behind some of today's most famous and infamous stem cell medical applications. INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY - MCD BIO 100 – 5 US Credits Analysis of cell organization, structure, and function at molecular level. Cell membranes and organelles, membrane transport, cellular signaling, cytoskeleton and cell movement, intracellular trafficking, cell energetics. EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND BIODIVERSITY - LIFESCI 1 – 5 US Credits Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours; one field trip. Introduction to principles and mechanisms of evolution by natural selection; population, behavioral, and community ecology; and biodiversity, including major taxa and their evolutionary, ecological, and physiological relationships. GEOG 2. BIODIVERSITY IN CHANGING WORLD – 5 US Credits Biogeographic exploration of plant and animal diversity and conservation issues on continents and islands around world. Study of physical, biotic, and human factors responsible for evolution, persistence, and extinction of species and ecological communities. Analysis of effects of human activity. GEOG 126. GEOGRAPHY OF EXTINCTION – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; reading period, one hour. Requisite: course 5. Designed for juniors/seniors. Geographic and taxonomic survey and analysis of biotic extinctions over past 15,000 years. Identification of extinction factors and pathways through case studies of extinct and endangered species and communities. CELLS, TISSUES, AND ORGANS - LIFESCI 2 – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, 75 minutes. Introduction to basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology. INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - LIFESCI 3 – 4 US Credits

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Lecture, three hours; discussion, 75 minutes. Introduction to basic principles of cell structure, organization of cells into tissues and organs, and principles of organ systems. GENETICS - LIFESCI 4 – 5 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, 75 minutes. Principles of Mendelian inheritance and chromosomal basis of heredity in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, recombination, biochemical genetics, mutation, DNA, genetic code, gene regulation, genes in populations. LIFESCI 15. LIFE: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES – 5 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Introduction to important concepts and issues in the field for non-life sciences majors. Topics include chemistry of life, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology -- all explored in lecture and debates, with a writing component. CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES STUDENTS - MATH 3A – 3 US Credits Modeling with functions, limits, and derivatives, decisions and optimization in biology, derivative rules and tools. Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. MATH 134. LINEAR AND NONLINEAR SYSTEMS OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 33B. Dynamical systems analysis of nonlinear systems of differential equations. One- and two- dimensional flows. Fixed points, limit cycles, and stability analysis. Bifurcations and normal forms. Elementary geometrical and topological results. Applications to problems in biology, chemistry, physics, and other fields. MATH 142. MATHEMATICAL MODELING – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 32B, 33B. Introduction to fundamental principles and spirit of applied mathematics. Emphasis on manner in which mathematical models are constructed for physical problems. Illustrations from many fields of endeavor, such as physical sciences, biology, economics, and traffic dynamics. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY - PHYSCI 3 – 5 US Credits Understanding of human body, its organization from molecular to cellular to tissues and organs, and how component parts function in integrated manner to permit life as we know it. BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY - PHYSCI 122 – 4 US Credits Developments in biotechnology and their impact on diagnosis and treatment of disease, basic engineering principles, and designs that lend themselves to deciphering physiological states, and application of new technologies in clinical practice and biomedical research. INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOBIOLOGY - PSYCH 15 – 4 US Credits Survey of genetic, evolutionary, physiological, pharmacological, and experiential factors affecting behavior. Using comparative approach where appropriate, emphasis on relevance

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of biological mechanisms to understanding of humans and their interaction with their environment. PSYCH 118. COMPARATIVE PSYCHOBIOLOGY – 4 US Credits Requisite: course 115. Designed for junior/senior majors. Survey of determinants of species-specific behavior, including genetic influences and learning. EE BIOL 100. INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: Life Sciences 1. Introduction to methods and topics in ecology and behavior. Growth and regulation of populations, organization of communities and ecosystems, biogeography, and behaviors animals use to find food, choose mates, and interact in social groups. EE BIOL 100L. INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR LABORATORY – 4 US Credits Laboratory, four hours. Enforced requisites: course 100 (may be taken concurrently), Life Sciences 1. Introduction to research methods in ecology and behavior, resulting in independent research proposals and to gain understanding of scientific method, critical evaluation of research papers, and development of scientific writing skills. Involves work outside and off-campus meetings. EE BIOL 109. INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCE – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: Life Sciences 1. Strongly recommended for prospective Marine Biology Quarter students. Introduction to physical and biological world of 70 percent of planet: oceans. Designed to be integrative, with focus on geological evolution of seas, physical and chemical properties of water, and how these abiotic processes shape ecology and evolution of marine organisms and environments. EE BIOL 109L. INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCE LABORATORY – 4 US Credits Laboratory, three hours. Enforced requisites: course 109 (may be taken concurrently), Life Sciences 1. Introduction to marine environments and methods used to study them. Exploration of variety of concepts in marine science, ranging from oceanography to behavior, primary productivity, and marine biodiversity, with emphasis on experimental design and scientific writing. ASTR 5. LIFE IN UNIVERSE – 4 US Credits Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Preparation: prior introduction to astronomy. Life on Earth and prospects for life elsewhere in context of evolution of universe from simple to complex. Course material primarily from astronomy and biology but includes some chemistry, geology, and physics. Selected topics treated in some depth, but with little or no formal mathematics. P/NP or letter grading. ENVIRON 12. SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT – 4 US Credits Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to sustainability with emphasis on environmental component, including Earth's physical, chemical, and biological processes as related to resource demands and management. Examination of application of scientific

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method in helping to understand and solve sustainability problems. Case studies illustrating how natural and social scientists work on environmental sustainability issues. Focus on global climate change, biodiversity, pollution, and water and energy resources presented in context of creating sustainable human society that is environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially just and equitable. EPS SCI 15. BLUE PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY – 5 US Credits Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. Not open for credit to students with credit for or currently enrolled in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 25. General introduction to geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes and history of Earth's global ocean system. SOC GEN 162. BIOTECHNOLOGIES, LAW, AND BODY – 4 US Credits Seminar, three hours. Notions of bodily integrity, privacy, right to life, and to choose to die have created perception that our bodies are protected by law, that somehow we possess ownership and control over our bodies, encompassing not only our physical being but intangible information contained within our materialized forms. Question of whether these rights to our own bodies exist and are secured by common and Constitutional law, in light of recent developments in biotechnology. Introduction to political and legal discourse of rights. Historical perspective of how law and policy have treated our bodies. Legal and policy issues emerging from new biotechnological developments. Examination of reproductive issues, including abortion, assisted reproduction, disputes regarding disposition of embryos, preimplantation genetic testing, cloning, and genetic enhancements.

July in San Jose, Costa Rica (Click to view course and program details)

TROPICAL ECOLOGY - ENV3044 – 4 Credits Students will learn about the interactions between earth and land and how these interactions or processes affect our life and the stability of the planet. Emphasis will be given to the study of the most relevant tropical ecosystems such as: tropical rainforest, cloud forests, coral reefs and mangroves. Field trips to selected environments will provide onsite examples of some of the issues learned through class work and readings. All field trips are mandatory. NEOTROPICAL ORNITHOLOGY: BIRDS OF COSTA RICA - ENV3100 – 4 Credits An introduction to the main topics or ornithology, with an emphasis on neo-tropical avifauna. Major topics include the unique features that make neo-tropical avifauna a highlight of bird studies, including its evolutionary relationships; the extremely high species diversity of the neo-tropics, and the natural history of Costa Rican birds. With more than 900 bird species, Costa Rica provides a unique introduction to Neotropical ornithology and birding. Two field trips will introduce the main bird groups present in Costa Rica, their behaviour, and the skills needed to identify them.

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LAND VERTEBRATES OF COSTA RICA - ENV3120 – 4 Credits This course is an introduction to the zoology of terrestrial vertebrates in Costa Rica. Students will gain insight about various biological characteristics of the groups of land chordates in the country. Costa Rica has an immensely rich animal biodiversity, with an influence of both North American and South American fauna and is a world-renowned hotspot for animal research and conservation. Emphasis will be given to the study of Costa Rican species, but others will be discussed as well. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES - ENV3160 – 4 Credits This course aims to highlight the importance of conservation biology in managing endangered marine species, emphasising recent conversation efforts for umbrella species such as sea turtles and sharks in the Pacific waters bordering Costa Rica. Marine ecosystems of the eastern tropical Pacific provide a baseline for species of high commercial interest that meet the global demand for food. However, several marine species are threatened by unsustainable human activities such as overfishing and the destruction of habitat. Students will develop a critical understanding of conservation biology, emphasising the general concept of biodiversity and examining present-day case studies that focus on scientific investigations to answer critical aspects of the history of life, recovery programs, species management, community conservation and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Students will also be introduced to a wide range of practical activities by visiting field stations and “natural laboratories” throughout Costa Rica. FRESHWATER ECOLOGY - ENV3170 – 4 Credits Water is a vital resource for human beings. It is also a limited one, which has suffered degradation, while demand is ever growing. Freshwater ecology, otherwise known as limnology, helps us to understand the physical, chemical and biological properties of inland aquatic environments (wetlands, lakes, rivers, mangroves and reservoirs). This course emphasises the problems and conservation efforts related to water resources. Through field trips and laboratory work, students will learn methods for monitoring aquatic environments. TROPICAL MARINE BIOLOGY - ENV3190 – 4 Credits The course studies the balance between ecosystems and humans’ stress and demands on the constantly changing Marine environment. All field trips are mandatory. Certified divers may pay a $100 fee in order to complete two immersions in each field trip (four immersions total).

January in Dunedin, New Zealand (Click to view course and program details)

BIO-CULTURAL HUMAN SKELETAL BIOLOGY An introduction to human bioarchaeology, particularly evolutionary and comparative

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anatomy of the human body, what makes it unique among other primates and why it varies among populations. The course includes aspects of forensic anthropology. What makes humans unique to all other primates, and how did we come to be that way? How can we explain the variation in morphology among human populations? How can we use aspects of the skeleton of past people to look at their life history? This course explores these questions by providing an introduction to the study of Biological Anthropology of the human skeleton. The course primarily focuses on the evolution, structure and function of the human skeletal system, with an introduction to bioarchaeological and forensic methods. FORENSIC BIOLOGY Increasingly, forensic investigations have come to rest on the techniques of forensic biology to provide vital evidence in homicides, violent crimes, disaster identification and even minor crimes. This course is designed as an introduction for the student who is interested in analysing biological evidence as it relates to legal and other investigations, or collecting and processing evidence at a crime scene or in a laboratory. Students will have an unequalled opportunity to interact with a range of National and International forensic experts, providing a sense of reality and authority that is unique. The Forensic Biology course provides a strong basis in modern forensic biology techniques. The multidisciplinary nature of forensics depends on the integration of scientific skills within a forensic context, and hence the course includes a wide spectrum of topics. THE CHEMICAL BASES OF BIOLOGY AND HUMAN HEALTH This course is an introduction to the concepts of chemistry which underlie important processes in biology and human health, including energetics, kinetics, equilibria and solubility, properties of water and solutions, acids, bases, complexation and electron transfer, hydrolysis, reactions of organic molecules, amino acids and proteins. (The paper is intended for students who have passed at least the internal laboratory assessment component of the Semester One CHEM 191 course but failed the paper overall with a total mark of at least 30%. This paper will be identical in lecture content to Semester One CHEM 191 but with additional compulsory tutorial work. There is also no laboratory component and instead, the laboratory mark obtained from the Semester One CHEM 191 paper will be carried over to the Summer School CHEM 191 paper). BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS Foundations of physics for the health sciences, including mechanics, properties of fluids and solids, thermodynamics and DC circuits, and radiation and health. This course is intended for students who have passed their laboratory component in the 2016 first semester PHSI 191 course but failed the course overall with a total mark of at least 30%. This course will be similar to PHSI 191 although there will be no laboratory component, and it will have significantly more tutorial-style contact. The laboratory component of a student’s internal assessment in the 2016 first semester course will be carried over to the Summer School course.

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Volunteer Abroad Programs: CISaustralia offer a wide range of Volunteer Abroad programs – over 18 in total – with broad project focuses, including community development, environmental conservation, wildlife, education, and health. The following are some programs that may complement Biology students' studies:

• Belize: Marine Conservation

• Costa Rica: Sea Turtle Conservation

• New Zealand: Environmental Sustainability

• Peru: Rainforest Environmental Conservation

• South Africa: Big Five Wildlife Management and Conservation

• Tanzania: Marine Conservation and Dolphin Research

• Thailand: Marine Conservation View all Volunteer Abroad programs

Intern Abroad Programs: CISaustralia offer a range of locations – 8 in total – for professional, customised internship programs that provide a comprehensive range of services and inclusions. Please enquire about an internship placement in Biology in one of our Intern Abroad program locations. View all Intern Abroad programs

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