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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A combined lecture and laboratory which studies the mechanisms involved in the response of organisms to foreign organisms or other agents. Specific and non-specific factors in immunity, natural and artificial immunity, the nature of antigens and antibodies and their reactions both in vivo and in vitro, immunogenetics, as well as the immunology of tumors and grafts are considered. Lab fee. Prerequisite: BL 1250 or equivalent or instructor approval.
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2.00 Credits
A short course on the biology of human reproduction from gamete production and fertilization to implantation; formation of the embryo and the necessary physiology for the maintenance of both the maternal and fetal units in gestation. Prerequisite: BL 2940 or BL 3400 or instructor approval.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the evidence and mechanisms of evolution of all organisms. Basically a course in the theory of evolution including Hardy-Weinberg equilibria, genetic drift, niches and geographic, genetic and biological speciation. Prerequisite: BL 1300 or equivalent or approval. (SCII)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the composition, dynamics, development and distribution of the abiotic and biotic parameters of natural populations and communities. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: BL 1300 or instructor approval. Concurrently: BL 4811.
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1.00 Credits
Field-intensive course with instruction in proper applications of statistics to ecological problems, sampling techniques in forest, grasslands, streams, ponds and lakes, and sampling from major taxons of plants, animals, fungi and protista. Lab fee. Concurrently: BL 4810 or department approval.
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3.00 Credits
The capstone course for biology will incorporate student-led seminars as starting points for discussions reviewing and integrating the major concepts of biology as applied across all kingdoms. Seminar and discussion. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The student plans and attempts a series of original laboratory investigations of a scientifically significant problem planned in weekly consultation with the supervising faculty member, conducts the necessary literature searches, maintains a professional style laboratory notebook, makes at least one oral presentation of results, and prepares a research report according to standards established by the department. Lab fee. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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4.00 Credits
An integrated regional approach to the study of the structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system. The study of the fundamental tissues, organs, and other systems of the body cavities is also included. Prerequisite: acceptance into occupational therapy education or physical therapy education program. Concurrently: BL 5401.
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1.00 Credits
Meets twice a week. Reinforces concepts from lecture through prosected material, bony specimen, radiographs, and palpation of living subjects and supervised dissection of human cadavers. Lab fee. Concurrently: BL 5400.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide incoming freshmen with an overview of academic and social adjustment to college. Students are introduced to the missions of the Jesuits, Rockhurst University and the Helzberg School of Management. Additionally, students learn how the Rockhurst liberal arts core curriculum is an integral part of their educational experience, and how the theories, principles, and concepts studied in the core will be applied to life and to the study of the business major. Students also meet formally and informally with faculty and staff, and are introduced to the range of student support services that are available on campus.
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