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Your search for courses · during 2025-26 · taught by osullivan · returned 6 results
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BIOL 125 Genes, Evolution & Development and Lab 6 credits
Emphasizes the role of genetic information in biological systems. Under this theme, we cover subjects from the molecular to the population levels of organization, including genetics, structure/function of DNA, gene expression and regulation, the changing genetic makeup of species as they evolve, and the development of individual organisms from zygotes. The active learning format of this course allows time in class to apply new concepts with faculty present. Students enter Carleton from a wide variety of academic experiences and our introductory courses are designed to provide a level playing field for students regardless of previous science background.
Students register separately for the lecture and a corresponding lab section. However, the course is recorded as a single entry on the student's academic transcript.
Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
Sophomore Priority
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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BIOL 125.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 240 Genetics 6 credits
A study of the transmission of genetic information between generations of organisms, and of the mechanism of expression of information within an individual organism. The main emphasis will be on the physical and chemical basis of heredity; mutational, transmissional and functional analysis of the genetic material, and gene expression.
Spring Term Sophomore Priority,
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 240 and BIOL 241, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 241 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 240, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 241: Genetics Laboratory
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BIOL 240.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- M, WLeighton 305 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 305 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 241 Genetics Laboratory 2 credits
Requires concurrent registration in Biology 240.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 240 and BIOL 241, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 241 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 240, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- No Exploration
- BIOL 240: Genetics
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BIOL 241.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings 203 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOL 241.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THHulings 203 8:00am-12:00pm
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BIOL 280 Cell Biology 6 credits
An examination of the structures and processes that underlie the life of cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Topics to be covered include methodologies used to study cells; organelles, membranes and other cellular components; protein targeting within the cell; and cellular communication and division.
Required concurrent registration in BIOL 281.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 280 and BIOL 281, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 281 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 280, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Fall 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 281: Cell Biology Laboratory
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BIOL 280.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 9:50am-11:00am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 104 9:40am-10:40am
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Concurrent registration in BIOL 281 required.
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BIOL 281 Cell Biology Laboratory 2 credits
The focus of the laboratory will be on current techniques used to study cellular structure and function.
Required concurrent registration in BIOL 280.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 280 and BIOL 281, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 281 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 280, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Fall 2025
- No Exploration
- BIOL 280: Cell Biology
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BIOL 281.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings 218 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Concurrent registration in BIOL 280 required.
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BIOL 281.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty: Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THHulings 218 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Concurrent registration in BIOL 280 required.
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BIOL 394 Directed Research in Biology 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research Form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- No Exploration