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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of living organisms in tropical environments. It is taught during semester break at biological research stations in Brazil and Costa Rica. Special emphasis is on tropical ecosystems and their unique niche in the biosphere. In addition to the science aspects of the learning experience, students will interact and work with university professors, students, and various native cultures from the respective area.
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4.00 Credits
A course designed for upper-level students in Biology and Natural Sciences. Limnology is the freshwater rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. In the course students will investigate the physical, biological, and anthropogenic factors influencing aquatic systems. Students will be engaged in small group research projects applying the tools of limnology research. As part of this project students will be engaged in projects that will include field data collection, statistical analysis, and bioassessment of water quality and a presentation of the final results. This is a field and lab work intensive course. At least one overnight field trip will be required. Prerequisites: BIOL 215, BIOL 224, CHEM 101 CHEM 102, NSIC 120, or BIOL 130, NSCI 190. Laboratory fee: $50.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the mammals of West Virginia, including their classification, evolution, ecology, and importance. Preparation of museum skins and skulls and field research are laboratory components. This learning experience requires the students to complete a research experience that may lead to a capstone experience in science. This course is offered either in conjunction with BIOL 325 as a satellite option or as a stand-alone learning experience requiring the student to complete a portfolio of learning experiences. Prerequisites: NSCI 120, NSCI 190, BIOL 224. Offered concurrently with BIOL 325.
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4.00 Credits
An upper level class devoted to the study of molecular aspects of genetics and cell biology. In addition to basic cell biology, the course will introduce molecular genetics and regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression. Special consideration will be given to structure and function of genes and regulatory proteins. Laboratory emphasis will include basic techniques of gene technology such as: restriction ampping, cloning, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), electrophoresis and bacterial transformation. prerequisites: BIOL 130, BIOL 331, CHEM 102, NSCI 220. Laboratory fee: $50.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the operation of a microcomputer and its associated peripheral equipment. Included is extensive hands on experience with word processing, electronic spreadsheets and other useful application packages.
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3.00 Credits
A study of macroeconomic principles as they relate to national economic goals. This includes analysis of fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth, inflation, employment, and national income accounting.
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3.00 Credits
Forms of business organizations; corporate governance; agency and employment law; partnerships; real and personal property; bailments; landlord-tenant relation; UCC Article 3 and 4; commercial paper and banking practices; UCC Article 9 - secured transactions - commercial and consumer credit; insurance; bankruptcy; government regulation of business.
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3.00 Credits
Business Writing
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3.00 Credits
This course aids persons involved in education, managerial, and/or parenting to assess and develop leadership skills (print-based). Prerequisite: COMM 101 and Sophomore status.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students develop an awareness of the intrapersonal impact they have on other persons. The class is experiential in nature and is supplemented by reading in the field of communication theory (print-based). Prerequisite: COMM 101 and COMM 102.
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