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3.00 Credits
Study of birds including their taxonomic relationships, anatomy, physiology, ecology and conservation. A major focus of the course is identification of avian species found in Pennsylvania and the eastern US, which will be accomplished via field trips and museum skin study. Laboratory instruction will include methods of avian capture, census techniques, museum skin preparation and field trips. Two Saturday field trips and one weekend field trip are required. Graduate students are required to complete an additional course project. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
(BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (BIOL 116 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher))
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3.00 Credits
Seminar/field course deals with the biology of warm temperate and subtropical Florida including vegetation, fauna, geology, history, and economy. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years, it requires a single weekly 75 minute class meeting plus and intensive 10-day field trip to parks, natural area, and refuges in Florida over spring break. Field trip costs for the student include food, transportation, entrance and camping fees. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Requires at least junior standing. This class is available for graduate credit.
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3.00 Credits
Taught in a lecture format with supporting laboratories and field trips, students in this course will study the anatomy, morphology, phylogeny, ecology, taxonomy, and development of arthropods, primarily insects. Emphasis will be placed on collecting techniques, identification, and preparation of specimens. This class is available for graduate credit.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to evolutionary principles, their applications, and the appropriate literature. Major topics include the history of evolutionary concepts, the species and speciation processes, phylogenetic patterns and their reconstruction, classification, biogeography, extinction, and biological nomenclature. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Three hours lecture/week. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
(BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (BIOL 116 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher)) and BIOL 260
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3.00 Credits
Examines the ecology of inland aquatic habitats including streams, springs, lakes, wetlands and estuaries. Lectures explore the physical, chemical, and biological forces shaping aquatic systems, with an emphasis on the ecology and conservation of freshwater organisms and habitats. Field and laboratory work includes sampling techniques, characterization of aquatic habitats, and identification of aquatic organisms. Graduate students enrolled in this class will be required to complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and three hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
Applies the principles of population ecology, population genetics, biogeography, animal behavior, and paleobiology to the maintenance of global diversity and natural systems. Research theory is applied to conservation policy and management decisions. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Two periods lecture and two periods lab/discussion per week. Includes midweek and weekend field trips. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 242
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3.00 Credits
Deals with principles of classification and systematics of vascular plants, with emphasis on local plant communities. Field trips and laboratories develop skill in the use of technical and popular identification manuals. Library readings develop familiarity with principles and literature of plant systematics and ecology. Memorization of selected, local species required. Field trips include several local excursions plus a weekend trip to natural areas in Pennsylvania and the Delmarva Peninsula. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
Study of the glands of internal secretion and their biochemical and physiological role in development, growth, metabolism, homeostasis, and reproduction of animals. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Three hours lecture/week. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 350 or BIOL 351
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3.00 Credits
Provides hands-on experience with standard molecular biology and immunological techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories. Methods include immunoblotting methods, ELISA, isolation and analysis of DNA and RNA, protein purification, and gene cloning techniques. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. One hour lecture and four hours lab/week. (Offered spring semester). This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 385, BIOL 418, or CHEM 301
Corequisite:
CHEM 301
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey the ecology, evolution, and conservation of the invertebrate phyla, with a focus on freshwater invertebrates. This will be a practical course intended for anyone with an interest in aquatic ecology and environmental assessment. Lab will emphasize the collection and identification of Pennsylvania taxa and their use in bioassessment of freshwater habitats. Graduate students will complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This course is available for graduate credit
Prerequisite:
BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher) and BIOL 252 (Grade of C or Higher)
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