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3.00 Credits
Advanced Physiology explores the regulatory mechanisms involved in maintaining and controlling a homeostatic environment at the subcellular, cellular, and organismal levels. The course begins with a survey of the principles of regulatory and cell physiology and continues with an investigation of electrophysiology and the physiology of the human nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. This course emphasizes an understanding of how the body functions under normal conditions (in the absence of disease). Deviations from normality associated with pathological conditions will be discussed to help demonstrate important concepts in human physiology. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 107/108 or BIO 203/204.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced Physiology II is a continuation of the study of homeostatic regulatory mechanisms using selected organ systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, reproductive, and immune systems. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 317 with a grade of C or better.
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1.00 Credits
The first of a three-part biology capstone course series. The capstone course(s) help the student to reflect upon how expertise in their discipline has been intergrated with the College Mission, core values, and learning outcomes during the course of their education. Students will be exposed to options for their future and prepare for their post-graduate plans as well as begin research for their senior thesis. The class will additionally initiate a service project to be completed by graduation and begin the compilation of a portfolio to be submitted in the third capstone course. 1 conference hour per week. Junior status required. Offered in the spring semester. Corerequisite: SCI4000
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1.00 Credits
The second of a three-part biology capstone course series. The capstone course(s) help the student to reflect upon how expertise in their discipline has been integrated with the College Mission, core values, and learning outcomes during the course of their education. Students will meet both as a class for literature and peer reviews as well as individually with an assigned thesis advisor during the formulation of their senior thesis. The class will continue the work of the service project initiated in BIO 4000 and continue the compilation of the portfolio to be submitted in the third capstone course. 1 conference hour per week. Senior status required. Prerequisite: BIO4000
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1.00 Credits
The third of a three-part biology capstone course series. The capstone course(s) help the student to reflect upon how expertise in their discipline has been integrated with the university mission, core values and learning outcomes during the course of their education. Students will formally present their written thesis to a broader audience. Students will actively demonstrate proficiency in the discipline via a comprehensive examination and be required to seff-assess their growth with regard to the GMercyU core values and learning outcomes, as well as the general education and biology program goals through the submission of a portfolio of reqresentative assignments and experiences spanning their college career. Finally, students will complete a service project initiated in BIO4001. 1 conference hour per week. Senior status required. Prerequisite: BIO4001.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An investigation into the components that comprise cells, how those components are formed as well as how cells function individually and as part of a multicellular whole. Topics will include organelle structure and function,molecular signaling, membrane transport, the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle, as well as control mechanisms in gene expression and loss of control in cancer. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in the fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO 203/203L, 204/204L; CHM 203/203L, 204/204L, 301 or permission of Division chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the fundamental principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance and the molecular and cellular basis of heredity, including the molecular and biochemical processes behind inheritance, gene expression, and development. Additional topics include pedigree analysis, mutation and cancer, the conflict between nature and nurture, modern DNA technology, population genetics and evolution, and the ethical impact of genetics on society. This course me be taken in lieu of BIO251. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 203, 203L, CHM203/203L
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3.00 Credits
A mixed lecture and case study approach to human infectious disease. The course explores the processes of transmission, pathogenesis, interaction with the immune response, and evolution of infectious microorganisms. Specifically, the course is focused upon host-pathogen relationships, transmission dynamics, and mechanism of disease emergence. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: BIO 203/203L and BIO 305/305L.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A study into the biochemical, molecular and genetic factors that regulate organismal growth and development. The field of classical embryology will be combined with molecular biology to investigate the mechanisms by which DNA dictates organism form and function. The course will cover topics including cell fate determination and differentiation, fertilization, embryogenesis, pattern formation, the regulation of gene expression during development, plant and animal cell lineages, tissue and organ formation, gene rearrangements in adult cells, aging, and developmental responses to the environment. Molecular mechanisms of development will be examined in species ranging from bacteria to higher plants and animals. Offered in the spring semester. 3 lecture hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 415L Prerequisites: BIO 251, 402 ; CHM 301 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
This is an independent directed course of research under the direction of a member of the science faculty. Students will participate in a research project involving a literature review, laboratory research, and data analysis. Students will be expected for formalize their experience with a presentation in written, oral, or poster format. Students may earn reasearch credit more than once, but only 3 credits may be used to satisfy the biology major requirements. Permission of instructor required.
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