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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
1 credit, Spring This course acquaints the student with Pennsylvania vertebrates, including their taxonomy, ecology and distribution. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course deals with the epidemiology of various fungal diseases. Symptoms, diagnosis, and lab study of the various mycological infections are presented. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The course explores the basic traits of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacterial structure, genetics, molecular biology and growth. Microbial diversity and the impact of microorganisms on the field of medicine and the environment are also examined. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127
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1.00 Credits
1 credit, Fall Concurrent with BIOL 331. Prerequisites: 122-127
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2.00 Credits
2 credits The appropriate methods for complete microbiological examination of clinical specimens is reviewed in lecture and presented in the laboratory. Procedures for the isolation and identification of bacteria, fungi, and viruses are taught. Emphasis is given to those organisms most commonly found in human infection. Prerequisite: BIOL 122-127, 331, 332
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Concurrent with BIOL 336. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 331, 332
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3.00 Credits
3 credits, Spring This course is designed to introduce students to the structure and function of the immune system. Course content begins with a discussion of the molecular and cellular components involved in the elictation of the immune response, e.g. antigen receptors, MHC molecules, antibodies, and cytokines. Subsequent discussion includes the role of the immune system in the defense against infectious agents and cancer, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivities, organ transplantation, and autoimmune disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 122, 123, 124, 125, 331, 332 or permission of the instructor 3 credits, Spring
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1.00 Credits
1 credit, Spring The lab is designed to emphasize some of the basic immunological principles that are discussed in lecture. Students will also be introduced to some of the immunologically-based techniques routinely utilized in research and diagnostic laboratories (e.g. immunodiffusion, ELISA, immunoelectrophoresis, PCR, western blot and tissue culture techniques). Concurrent with BIOL 338 Prerequisites: BIOL 122, 123, 124, 125, 331, 332
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to study the interrelationships between micro-organisms, and phytoplankton, aquatic plants and microorganisms, and the animal population of water masses having fundamental significance in the cycling of elements in a body of water. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 331, 332
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1.00 Credits
1 credit Concurrent with BIOL 340. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127, 331, 332
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