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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes comparative development, functional anatomy and macroevolution of vertebrate body plans. Topics include the diversity and phylogenetic history of fossil and local forms, development and comparative embryology of each organ system, and comparative functional anatomy of the major clades of living vertebrates within an evolutionary framework. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 212. Lecture and Laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Evolution is the single most important concept uniting the many fields of biology. This course covers the theory of evolution and the various levels at which evolution works in living systems. Topics to be addressed include evolutionary genetics (including molecular evolution), adaptation and natural selection, evolution and diversity (including phylogeny reconstruction), and paleobiology and macroevolution. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 212; a genetics course is strongly recommended. Lecture.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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4.00 Credits
This junior level lab course sequence is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary lab that reflects the integration among different disciplines in the broad areas of cellular and molecular biology. The course emphasizes techniques and approaches in the molecular, biochemical, and cellular biology of organisms from bacteria to mammals. Included are an introduction to research skills (computer use, library resources), characterizations and manipulations of cellular macromolecules including proteins and nucleic acids, and microscopy. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOl 212. laboratory and recitation.
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4.00 Credits
The course builds on BIOL 370W through investigative labs in cellular and molecular biology including cell culture, genetic mapping, constructing transgenic organisms, microscopy of cellular structures. Prerequisite: BIOL 370W, C or better in BIOl 212. Laboratory and recitation.
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4.00 Credits
This course builds on BIOL 370W through investigative labs in cardiovascular/ respiratory physiology, muscle and neurophysiology, and endocrinology. Students will investigate selected physiological processes at different levels (whole organismal to molecular) using a range of techniques (electrophysiological, isolated organ, pharmacological, cellular, molecular) and procedures (computer-based data acquisition, surgical, tissue culture, microscopy). This course exposes students to a broad range of skills and understandings that contemporary physiological research encompasses. Prerequisite: BIOl 370W, C or better in BIOL 212. Laboratory and recitation.
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4.00 Credits
This course builds on BIOL 370W through investigative labs in microbial physiology, ecology and genetics. This laboratory also includes an independent research project designed and conducted by each student. Prerequisite: BIOL 370W, C or better in BIOL 212. Laboratory and recitation.
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4.00 Credits
This laboratory course focuses on how the body works in health and disease and the molecular techniques that relate to disease detection. Investigative experiments with organisms from bacteria to mammals will be performed, with an emphasis on human physiology. In addition, techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, molecular cloning, and DNA sequencing will be included. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 212. Laboratory and recitation.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth three week scientific and cultural experience in China facilitated through Duquesne University and the Chinese Association of Science and Technology. Students will travel to a variety of locations in China and work in seminars or small groups with the opportunity to (1)communicate orally and in writing in topics such as environmental science and pollution abatement: (2)acquire appropriate learning skills for collective laboratory work: (3)become familiar with the Chinese scientific issues through actively participating in scientific presentations. Students must participate in pre-trip seminars during the prior spring semester, in the three- week trip (typically in August) including all activities during the trip, in the writing of reports to include in the trip summary document, and in a post-trip presentation to the public. This course is for undergraduate students in biology. Pass/Fail.
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1.00 Credits
Discussion of current issues and scientific literature in the Biological Sciences. Format includes student presentations, faculty seminars or invited speakers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be taken a total of two times for credit (in combination with honors seminar, BIOL 414H).
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