2004 - 2005 Calendar
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.
NOTES: 1) Students may obtain credit for only 6 1000-level credit hours
in Biology. Normally, these courses will be Biology 1001-1002, which are
prerequisite to all higher courses in Biology, except where noted below.
2) According to the nature of particular courses, the specified
number of laboratory hours may consist of some combination of laboratory
work, seminars or directed independent study relevant to the practical
aspects of the subject matter.
1001-1002. Principles of Biology. An introduction to the
science of Biology, including a discussion of the unity, diversity and evolution
of living organisms.
Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.
NOTE: Biology 1001 is a prerequisite for Biology 1002.
2010. Biology of Plants. A study of the structure, function
and reproductive biology of plants, with emphasis on the vascular plants,
and on their relationship to environment and human activities.
Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002; Chemistry 1010 or 1050 (or
1000).
2040. Modern Biology and Human Society I. This course
examines various aspects of the human body, and the implications of modern
biological research for human beings. Topics include cancer; diet and
nutrition and associated diseases; circulatory disease, immunity, human
genetics, biorhythms, new diseases, genetic engineering and reproductive
engineering.
Three hours of lectures/seminars per week.
NOTE: Biology 2040 is not acceptable as one of the required
courses for the Minor, Major or Honours programs in Biology. There are
no prerequisites for this course.
2041. Modern Biology and Human Society II. This course
examines the origins and consequences of the environmental crisis of
the 20th century. Topics include the population explosion, energy, material
cycles, air and water and land pollution, global food supplies, the fisheries,
wildlands, renewable and non-renewable resources, environmental ethics.
Three hours of lecture/seminar per week.
NOTE: Biology 2041 is not acceptable as one of the required
courses for the Minor, Major or Honours programs in Biology. There are
no prerequisites for this course.
2060. Principles of Cell Biology. A modern view of the biology of
eukaryotic cells, organelles and molecules and their interactions in the functioning
of living organisms.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001, 1002 and 2250; Chemistry 2440 or 2400
Prerequisites or co-requisites: Physics 1021 or 1051; Biochemistry 2101
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2060 and the former
Biology 3060.
2120. Biology for Students of Earth Sciences. An introduction
of the principles of Biology for students in Earth Sciences. Topics will
include principles of classification, levels of biological organization,
fundamental characteristics of living organisms and basic concepts in ecology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Earth Science major; Earth Sciences 1001 or 1002
or permission of the Head of Department.
NOTES: 1) Entry to this course is restricted to Earth Sciences
majors, or by permission of the Head of Department.
2) This course may not be used for credit by Biology Majors or
Minors.
3) Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2120 and either
of Biology 1001 or 1002.
2122. Biology of Invertebrates. A study of the invertebrates
with emphasis on structure and function, adaptations and life histories.
The laboratories will present a broad survey of the major invertebrate
groups.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2122 and
the former Biology 3122.
2210. Biology of Vertebrates. A study of the vertebrates,
with emphasis on structure and function, adaptations and life histories.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2210 and
the former Biology 3210.
2250. Principles of Genetics. An introduction to Mendelian
and molecular genetics. Phenotype and genotype, behaviour of alleles
in genetic crosses, chromosome theory of inheritance, genetic linkage,
molecular biology of DNA, RNA and protein, molecular basis of mutation,
recombinant DNA, applications of genetic biotechnology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002; Chemistry 1010 and 1011
(or 1050/1051).
Prerequisites or corequisites: Chemistry 2440 or 2400.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2250 and
the former Biology 3250.
2600. Principles of Ecology. A conceptual course introducing
the principles of ecology, including theoretical, functional and empirical
approaches.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2600 and
the former Biology 3600.
2900. Principles of Evolution and Systematics. An introduction
to the processes and patterns of evolution, and the principles of classification.
Natural selection and other microevolutionary pro-cesses, variation and
adaptation, species and speciation, phylogenetic systematics, reconstruction
of phylogeny, macro-evolutionary patterns in the fossil record and their
interpretation.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001, 1002 and 2250.
Prerequisite of corequisite: Statistics 2550 (or equivalent)
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 2900 and
the former Biology 3900.
3041. Boreal Flora. The identification of the terrestrial
vascular plants of Newfoundland and Labrador. Various aspects of floral
biology, and the use of dichotomous keys will be covered.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002.
NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of Biology 3041
or ENVS 3110.
3050. Introduction to Microbiology. A study of the basic
principles underlying microbial life. The structure, function, nutrition
and growth, control, and bioenergetics of bacteria. An introduction to
the biology of fungi and viruses, and to principles of immunology. Aspects
of disease and the biotechnological uses of micro-organisms. The laboratory
sessions provide training in aseptic techniques and diagnostic experimental
manipulations with microorganisms.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002; Chemistry 2440 or 2400,
Either Chemistry 2401 or 2420 may be used as a corequisite.
3053. Microbiology for Nurses. The fundamentals of microbiology
with an emphasis on medical microbiology. The course will include topics
such as: host responses to infections, human diseases caused by microorganisms,
and the control and exploitation of microorganisms. Entrance is restricted
to Nursing students in the Collaborative B.N. program.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratories: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Biology 3053 is not acceptable as one of the required
courses for the Minor, Major or Honours programs in Biology, nor is
it acceptable for any of the joint programs between Biology and other
disciplines.
3160. Insect Morphology and Physiology. An examination
of the structural organization and physiology of insects. Comparisons
with other arthropod classes will be drawn where appropriate.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3160 and
the former Biology 3150. It is recommended that students enrolling in
Biology 3160 have already completed one of Biology 3401, Biology 3402,
Biology 4404, or Biochemistry 3106.
3202. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. The phylogenetic
development and comparative anatomy of the vertebrates.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for this course and either
of the former Biology 3200 or the former Biology 3201.
3295. Population and Evolutionary Ecology. An introduction
to the theory and principles of evolutionary ecology and population dynamics.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2600; at least one of Biology 2010, 2122
or 2210.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3295 and
the former Biology 4290.
3401. Comparative Animal Physiology. A comparative study
of the basic physiological processes, with special attention paid to
those strategies invoked by animals which enable them to adapt to environmental
changes.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and 2210.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Biochemistry 3106.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3401 and
the former Biology 4401.
3402. Principles of Plant Physiology. A consideration
of the principles of plant physiology, including water relations, nutrition,
metabolism, growth and development.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2010 and 2060.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Biochemistry 3106.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3402 and
the former Biology 4403.
3500. Histology. A study of microstructure and ultrastructure
of tissues and organ systems in vertebrates, particularly mammals, with
emphasis on correlating structure and function.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and 2210.
3530. Developmental Biology. A study of developmental
systems in protistans, plants and animals with a focus on the underlying
principles and molecular mechanisms involved in cellular differentiation,
morphogenesis and growth.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and either 2250 or Biochemistry 2100.
3540. Histotechnique. Theory and practice of preparatory
tech-niques for microscopical study of tissues and cells. Experimental
approach in cytochemical localization of cell components and introduction
to electron microscopy.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Biology 3500.
3610. Boreal Ecology. A study of the principal features
of terrestrial ecosystems, with emphasis on the boreal region.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2010, 2250, 2600 and 2900; Statistics 2550
or equivalent.
NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of Biology 3610
or ENVS 3131.
3620. Aquatic Microbial Ecology. A study of the nature,
distribution and activities of microorganisms in the freshwater and marine
environments. Field and laboratory work illustrate some of the investigative
techniques used in this area of study.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2600 and 3050; Statistics 2550 or equivalent.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3620 and
the former Biology 3603.
3709. Field Course in Marine Principles and Techniques.
The course begins with a two-week field school immediately prior to the
beginning of the Fall Semester. In the Fall Semester there are follow-up
lectures, readings and submission of reports. The course is designed to
introduce the principal marine environments, organisms and techniques. It
is strongly recommended that this course be taken before either Biology
3710, 3711 or 4810. May be taken only with the permission of the Head of
Department.
Prerequisites: Biology 2600 and 2900; Statistics 2550 or equivalent.
3710. The Aquatic Environment. The abiotic properties
of marine and freshwater systems, including basin formation, chemical
properties, circulation and dynamics, sampling techniques and the special
characteristics of estuarine systems. Emphasis will be on large bodies
of water, but stream hydrology will also be discussed.
This course may be offered in a usual 13 week semester or as a
two-week field course.
Either: three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory per week.
Or: a two-week field course that embodies equivalent
instructional time.
Prerequisites: Physics 1021 or 1051; Chemistry 1011 or 1051; Biology 2600
as prerequisite or co-requisite.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3710 and
the former Biology 3700.
3711. The Ecology of Open Waters. A comparative survey
of the major biological groups in open water aquatic habitats, both freshwater
and marine, with community structure, trophic interactions and energy
flow as central themes. Strategies for measuring population levels and
production and for constructing both conceptual and quantitative models
of ecosystems and their components are emphasized.
This course may be offered in a usual 13 week semester or as a
two-week field course.
Either: three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory per week.
Or: a two-week field course that embodies equivalent
instructional time.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122, 2600 and 3710.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3711 and
the former Biology 3701.
3712. Benthic Biology. The biology of the aquatic benthos
(bottom-dwelling organisms); their origins, adaptations, life histories
and ecological roles.
This course may be offered in a usual 13 week semester or as a
two-week field course.
Either: three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory per week.
Or: a two-week field course that embodies equivalent
instructional time.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122, 2600 and 3710.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 3712 and
the former Biology 3630.
3714. Estuarine Fish Ecology Field Course. Community structure,
function and distribution of northern coastal fishes in fjords and estuarine
environments. Emphasis on sampling, field techniques, taxonomy, quantitative
characterization, adaptations and habitat relationships. A comparative
approach will contrast fish communities from other areas. To be held as
a two week field course.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Biology 2600.
3750. Animal Behaviour I. (Same as Psychology 3750). An
introduction to the mechanisms and development of the behaviour of animals.
Topics include: the history of ethology and comparative psychology, methods
of animal behaviour study, behaviour of animals in relation to physiology,
sensory function, learning, communication, orientation, and other areas
in biology and psychology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 1001 and 1002; Statistics 2550 or equivalent.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Biology 3750,
Psychology 3750, the former Biology 4700, or the former Psychology 4700.
3811. Paleontology (W). (Same as Earth Sciences 3811)
This course is taught and administered by the Department of Earth Sciences.
Prerequisites: EITHER Earth Sciences 1001 and Biology 2120 (or
Biology 1001 and 1002), OR Biology 2122 and 2210.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Biology 3811,
the former Biology 3800, and the former Earth Sciences 3801.
4000. Bacterial Systematics. A study of bacterial classification,
nomenclature and identification. Subjects include classical and numerical
taxonomy, aerobic and anaerobic culture techniques, phage typing, serotyping
and the significance of genetic relatedness. The laboratory work presents
the techniques of determinative bacteriology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250 and 3050.
4012. Phycology. The biology of the algae. A study of
the structure, reproduction and evolution of the major divisions of the
algae. Aspects of algal physiology and ecology relating to how algae are
adapted to life in freshwater, marine and symbiotic environments, together
with economic aspects of phycology, will also be covered. The laboratories
will emphasize the recognition and identification of representative species
of the major algal divisions with a bias towards local species. There
will be field trips to collect material in local marine and freshwater
environments.
This course may be offered in a usual 13 week semester or as a
two-week field course.
Either: three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory per week.
Or: a two-week field course that embodies equivalent
instructional time.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and 2600.
4014. Biology and Ecology of Boreal and Arctic Seaweeds. A field
course examination of seaweed biology and ecology with special study of living
specimens in estuarine, fjordic and exposed coastal sites, demonstrating their
physiological and ecological adaptations to cold-water habitats. This course
is offered at the Bonne Bay Marine Station during the Summer Semester with
two weeks of instruction followed by a week to complete course requirements.
Prerequisite: Biology 2600 or equivalent.
4040. Mycology. A study of the physiology, morphogenesis,
nature of plant and animal parasitism, ecology and taxonomy of terrestrial
and freshwater fungi.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and 3050.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 4040 and
the former Biology 3020.
4141. Nematology. A study of plant parasitic, insect parasitic
and free-living marine, freshwater and terrestrial nematodes, with emphasis
on taxonomy, biology, economic importance, control methodologies and environmental
applications.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2010, 2122 and 2600.
4150. Insect Systematics and Ecology. A study of the classification,
ecology and behaviour of insects with special emphasis on the boreal fauna.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122 and 2600.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 4150 and
the former Biology 4140.
4180. General Parasitology. An examination of parasitism
as a way of life, with emphasis on classification, structural adaptation,
life cycles and ecology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122, 2210 and 2600.
4182. Fisheries and Wildlife Parasitology. A study of
the important parasites of fish and other wildlife and their impact on
both individuals and populations.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Biology 4180.
4200. Immunology. A study of vertebrate and invertebrate immune
systems including antigens and antibodies and their reactions.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060 and Biology 3050.
4241. Advanced Genetics. Advanced topics in modern genetic
analysis, including regulation of gene expression, developmental genetics,
molecular basis of inherited disease, genomics, immuni-genetics, behavioural
genetics, and molecular evolution.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250; Biochemistry 2101.
4245. Biophysics. An examination of the physical properties
involved in defining diffusion, membrane properties, electrochemical
potentials and the processes of bioenergetics within cells and organelles.
Selected topics in biomechanics and the functioning of whole organisms
with respect to size, shape, support, orientation, transport and motility.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060; Biochemistry 2101.
4250. Evolutionary Genetics. Advanced topics in the study
of micro and macro-evolutionary phenomena. Genetic variation in natural
populations; theory of genetic drift, mutation, migration, inbreeding,
and natural selection; neutral theory of molecular evolution, patterns
of nucleotide substitution, heritability and quantitative genetics.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250 and 2900.
4270. History of Biology. Consideration of the development
of biological concepts as interactions between observations, philosophical
systems and cultural environment. This course will normally require students
to make verbal presentations to the class, participate in discussions
and submit written papers. May be taken only with the permission of the
Instructor.
Three hours of lecture plus one three-hour seminar per week.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 90 credit hours overall including
a minimum of nine credit hours from any of Biology 2010, 2122, 2210,
2600 and including a minimum of six credit hours in Biology at the 3000
level or above, plus the permission of the Instructor.
4306. Applied Biology. An examination of how biological
and other sciences are applied to the problems of management and utilization
of organisms at both the individual and systems level to meet human needs.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060, 2250, 2600, 2900 and one of Biology
2010, 2122 or 2210.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Biology 4306 and either
of the former Biology 4303 or the former Biology 4304.
4360. Community and Ecosystem Ecology. A study of the
basic principles, patterns and processes of ecological communities and
ecosystems.
Three hours of lecture plus a seminar/discussion group each week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250, 2600 and 2900 and one of Biology
2010, 2122 or 2210; Statistics 2550 or equivalent.
4404. Microbial Physiology. A study of the structure and
growth of microorganisms. Subjects include metabolic diversityand functions
of components and organelles. The physiology of microbes interacting
with their environment is emphasized. Quantitative experimental methodology
is studied in the laboratory.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250 and 3050; Biochemistry 3106.
4505. Systematics and Biogeography. A study of the geographical
distributions of plants and animals with particular reference to temporal
and spatial variability and to theories advanced to explain historical
and recent distribution patterns.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2250, 2600, 2900 and one of Biology 2010,
2122 or 2210.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Biology 4505 and
Geography 4170.
4510. Distribution Patterns in the Sea. An ecological
approach to the description and understanding of biogeographic patterns
in the sea. Lectures and discussions will focus on what the main patterns
are and how they are determined, aspects of the ocean environment that
contribute to pattern, how lifestyles are adapted to oceanic conditions,
diversity and dispersal, analytical techniques, and practical geographic
problems concerning the exploitation and management of marine resources.
It is recommended (but not required) that students take Biology 3710, 3711
and 4505 beforehand.
Three hours of lecture/seminar and a three hour laboratory/discussion
session each week.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Biology 4605.
4550. Principles of Endocrinology. This course comprises
an introduction to basic concepts concerned with how chemical messages
are transmitted and received between cells to coordinate body functions.
Hormonal control of adaptation, reproduction, metabolism, growth, digestion,
and electrolyte homeostasis will be discussed. Although the endocrinology
of invertebrates and lower vertebrates will be mentioned as appropriate,
the main emphasis will be on mammalian and human endocrinology at the level
of the whole organism.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2122 and 3401; Biochemistry 3106.
4600. Ichthyology. The study of fishes: taxonomy, life
histories, evolution, behaviour and zoogeography.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2210 and 2600.
4601. Functional Biology of Fish. An introduction to anatomical,
physiological and cellular aspects of selected processes in the life
cycle of fishes.
Prerequisites: Biology 2060, 2210, and 3401.
4605. Quantitative Methods in Biology. (Same as Statistics 4581 and the former Statistics 4605). - inactive course.
4620. Ornithology. Structure, classification, evolution,
ecology and behaviour of birds, with particular reference to those of
economic importance. Identification of the birds of Eastern Canada.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2210 and 2600.
4630. Mammalogy. Evolution, systematics, life histories
and distribution of mammals, with particular emphasis on eastern North
American forms.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Biology 2210 and 2600.
4650. Conservation in Biology and Geography. (Same as
Geography 4650). Examination of how biological and geographical principles
can be applied to conserving biological diversity in the natural world
under conditions of exploitation and habitat loss. Special emphasis will
be given to relevant provincial examples.
Three hours of lecture per week and 3 hours of seminar/discussion
group per week.
Prerequisites: 30 credit hours in either Biology or Geography
and permission of the course co-ordinator.
4701. Animal Behaviour II. (Same as Psychology 4701). - inactive course.
4750. Fisheries Ecology. The application of ecological principles
to the problem of managing exploited fish populations. Laboratory exercises
will be based on a simulation approach to fisheries problems using computer
and animal models.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Biology 2600.
4800. Advanced Palaeontology. (Same as Earth Sciences
4800). This course is taught and administered by the Department of Earth
Sciences.
Prerequisites: Earth Science/Biology 3811, and one of Statistics
2510, Statistics 2550 or Mathematics 2000.
4810. Research Field Course in Marine Biology. The course
will consist of an intensive two-week field school designed to acquaint
students with marine field research, experimental design, methodology
and data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on individual projects. Projects
must be designed and approved prior to the commencement of the course and
will involve a written report. May be taken only with permission of the
Head of Department. At the discretion of the Head of Department, another
recognized field course may be substituted for Biology 4810.
Prerequisites: Biology 3710 and any two of Biology 2010, 2122
or 2210. It is strongly recommended that students take Biology 3709
before 4810.
4820. Field Course in Terrestrial Biology. The course
will begin with a three-week field school immediately prior to the beginning
of the Fall Semester. It is designed to acquaint students with terrestrial
organisms and environments, and emphasis will be placed on survey and
sampling techniques. In the Fall Semester the material and data collected
in the field will be used in lecture and laboratory periods dealing with
identification, analytical methods, and report compilation.
Prerequisites: Biology 2010, 2122, 2210, 2600 and permission of
the Head. of the Department.
Recommended: Biology 4605.
4822. Internship in Biology. The course is an external
applied laboratory where a student works with professionals on a problem
or problems in biological research. Co-operating agencies may include
Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Agriculture Canada, the
Provincial Departments of Fisheries and Forestry, and others. The student
will have a supervisor within the Department and one in the co-operating
agency, and will be expected to write a scientific account detailing the
particulars of the work experience. The arrangements for the position must
be agreed upon, and a project proposal approved, by the Head of the Department
or delegate prior to registration for the course. Enrolment will be dependent
upon the availability of suitable positions, and will be limited to students
in the Honours Program. This course can be done in any semester, and carries
three credit hours.
499A/499B. Honours Dissertation. This course is available
only to students in the Honours Program. Requirements for the Dissertation
are outlined under the heading "HONOURS DEGREES".
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