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3.00 Credits
Seminar Fall-Spring Semesters This seminar is designed to provide graduating seniors with opportunities to integrate both the theories and the research techniques acquired during their college experiences. Seniors will participate in discussions, do original research, and present their findings to the class and/or community groups. Required of Psychology, Sociology and Behavioral Science majors. Prerequisite: Major of senior standing, SOC335, SOC336 or permission of instructor. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Internship Fall-Spring Semesters A program that provides on the job experiences to qualified students in the application of Behavioral Sciences. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as making academic work more meaningful. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 and 60 credit hours. Students must meet the college requirements for all internships. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. 3 credit hours each semester.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student's responsibility and initiative in the learning process. 1-3 credit hours each semester.
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1.00 Credits
(Non-Lab-will not satisfy Area III Distribution Requirements) This course offers a professional orientation for allied health majors and others interested in learning more about these fields and other health related fields. Representatives from different areas of health care present information on the history, philosophy, science, technology and organization of their respective fields. Other topics include specialized methodologies, recent developments and descriptions of how the various disciplines interact with and complement one another. 1 credit hour
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters Designed for the non-biology major who has an interest in how and why the human animal works. Emphasis is placed on the structures and functions of the major organ-systems of the body. Topics also include the physiochemical basis of life as well as cell and tissue structure. Laboratories involve microscopy, models and rat dissection to allow a practical, “hands-on” approach to the concepts covered in lecture.2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO113). 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR III.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters Field Natural History provides an introduction to the biology, evolution, and diversity of life on Earth for non-majors. This course is designed to acquaint students with the structure, classification, ecology and evolution of common and unusual organisms that inhabit the planet. Both indoor and field-based laboratory sessions introduce the methods of observation, identification and applied ecology of some of the more common organisms of southern Pennsylvania and the world. Dissection is not a part of this course. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO121). 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR III.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semesters This course covers the major aspects of oceanography. The geological, chemical, and physical aspects of oceanography are stressed. Topics covered include plate tectonics, currents, tides, wind, waves, light, sound, pressure and physical features of the ocean bottom. Human impacts on the ocean are also discussed. 2 hours lecture. Lab consists of field trip(s)/TBA (BIO125). 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR III.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters A broad introduction to skills needed to pursue a career in biology Writing, obtaining and using scientific literature, and the use of scientific software are emphasized. The course also considers research design and the basics of data analysis and presentation. The creation of a proposal for senior thesis is an important course requirement. Prerequisites: BIO150 and BIO152 or permission by the instructor. It is strongly recommended that BIO200 be completed before enrolling in 300-level biology electives. 3 hours lecture. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester (even-numbered years) This course focuses on freshwater habitats, such as rivers and lakes. In this class, students will explore how rivers and lakes form, what animals live within them, and how these animals interact with each other and their environment. There will also be special emphasis on how human activities are impacting freshwater environments and the steps necessary to help restore these habitats. Concepts learned in class will be applied to York County rivers and lakes. Laboratory activities will include an introduction to the scientific method, overview of local species, and field-based experiments. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO207). 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR III.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester (odd-numbered years) For students interested in studying animals. This lecture-lab course focuses on the basic biology and behavior of many spectacular animals from both the invertebrate and vertebrate worlds. Lecture discussions will range from animal evolution to migration, parental care, sociality and many other topics. Laboratory will involve handling and observing living animals and will make connections to our classroom discussions. Dissection is not a part of this course. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory (BIO209). 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR III.
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