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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to foundational concepts in biology, including: biological constituents, cellular organization, protein synthesis, mitosis, and meiosis. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Science majors.
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4.00 Credits
Studies the basic structure and function of representative animals. Causes and nature of biological diversity and ecological principles are discussed. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Science majors.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the world of microbiology and biotechnology, as relates to the food industries. The beneficial and detrimental effects of microorganisms, as well as the recent developments in genetic engineering will be discussed. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Nutrition and Dietetics majors.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of biotechnology and to the application of biotechnology methodologies and applications in various fields. We will consider specific topics related to agricultural biotechnology, bioremediation, genomics, and others. Considerable emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of biotechnology, e.g. ethical considerations, inherent caveats and opportunities for improvements in the field. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, 150L, 151, 151L. Science majors.
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3.00 Credits
The deluge of DNA and protein sequence information due to genome sequencing projects (e.g. Human Genome Project) has given rise to bioinformatics, a burgeoning new industry. This course will train students in computer technology to understand and interpret biological and biochemical data. We will focus on database and sequence comparisons, genomics and proteomics analysis, computer simulation and modeling, utilization of software and hardware, and laboratory data collection and analysis. Science majors and Marywood University graduate students.
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3.00 Credits
Outlines basic concepts in neuroscience including: neurons, glial cells, the action potential and mechanisms of neurotransmitter action. Neuroanatomy will be examined and specific functions of brain regions will be explored in terms of learning and memory, language, behavioral neuroendocrinology, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Science and Psychology majors.
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4.00 Credits
Studies basic immune responses in the human body and describes the current diagnostic and analytical techniques. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, 150L; BIOL 151, 151L; BIOL 435, 435L; CHEM 131, 131L; CHEM 132, 132L. Science majors.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the origin of life, geological time, the fossil record, and evolutionary mechanisms. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, 150L; BIOL 151, 151L. Science majors.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on new discoveries that affect, or promise to affect, mankind. Advances in science and medicine are providing hope for treatment of deadly and debilitating diseases; however, such advances impact society on many levels. The emerging medicines we will consider include gene therapy, anti-obesity and antiaging drugs, mental illness treatments, genetic testing, and cancer research topics. An understanding of the biological basis of each emerging medicine will be focal. Science majors and Marywood University graduate students. Prerequisites: BIOL 435, 435L, CHEM 331, 331L, 332, 332L.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in cell and tissue culture. The techniques include media preparation, sterile technique, primary culture establishment, cell growth and maintenance, transfection, cloning of cultured cells. Science majors. Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
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