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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbiology. Physiology, genetics, immunology, medical bacteriology, virology and concepts of applied microbiology are discussed. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201; 203; CHE 103, 104 or CHE 105, 106; and CHE 207, 208
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on topics relevant to vertebrate development. The lecture shows continuity between classical embryological work and modern experimental biology. The laboratory is divided between classical and experimental work. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201, 203
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis is on understanding the functional and comparative anatomy of the vertebrates through exploration of vertebrate structure and function from an evolutionary perspective. Protochordates, lamprey eel, shark, mudpuppy, and cat are dissected to compare the basic architectural patterns of vertebrate systems and to discover ways in which existing structural patterns are modifications of ancestral patterns. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester of odd years. Prerequisite: BIO 201
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3.00 Credits
A study of tissue histology and ultrastructure, including an introduction to a number of methods for preparing material for study using light and electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, photomicroscopy, macrophotography, digital imaging and image processing. The course introduces students to research techniques and clinical procedures. It involves three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week, plus additional lab time by arrangement. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 201
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on the basic principles of physiology and applications of these concepts in representative animals from different phylogenetic groups. Provides a basic background in many areas of physiology, with select systems examined in considerable detail to provide students with a basis for understanding mechanisms common to many vertebrate systems. Laboratories involve use of physiological instrumentation and computer simulations designed to examine some basic principles of physiology, specific functions of major organ systems, and the physiological mechanisms by which some organisms are adapted to live in specific environments. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201, CHE 106
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the many aspects of cell structure and function, including the importance of proteins and other macromolecules encountered within cells, as well as specific cellular organelles. Intracellularsorting, protein targeting and signal transduction are examined, along with the mechanisms involved in cancer and programmed cell death. Laboratory exercises introduce students to sterile cell culture techniques and the skills involved in establishing and manipulating plant and animal cell cultures. Flourescent and scanning Electron Microscopy, SDS PAGE and other techniques will be learned. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201, 203 and CHE 208
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4.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the natural history of the vertebrates. Students learn the ecology, evolution and the natural history of the major vertebrate classes including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Laboratory focuses on taxonomic identification of vertebrates native to Pennsylvania and on various field techniques used to study and survey vertebrates. At least one field trip will be over a weekend. Offered spring semester of even years. Prerequisite: BIO 202.
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4.00 Credits
A lecture class focusing on the role of evolution in shaping biological organisms. Major topics include natural selection, adaptation, evolution of life histories, population genetics, and the processes of speciation and macroevolution. Occasional discussions will center on reading current and seminal papers examining the important advances in evolutionary theory. Offered spring semester of even years. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 203
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3.00 Credits
An approach to understanding the genetic systems of viruses, bacteria, protists, plants and animals in molecular terms. Areas of discussion include immunogenetics, transposition, gene cloning, control of gene expression and the molecular biology of developmental processes. Lab work emphasizes basic methods used for isolation, analysis and cloning of DNA molecules. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 203, CHE 208. BIO 321 recommended.
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4.00 Credits
An investigation of the interactions between hormones and behavior through the study of phenomena ranging from the molecular level to the social level. Behavioral endocrinology is studied from a comparative perspective by including examples from many different kinds of animals, to illuminate the various hormonal and behavioral mechanisms that have evolved in animals to deal with common problems of reproduction and survival. Offered in alternate years with BIO 493. Prerequisite: BIO 201
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