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  • BIOL 191: General Education Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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  • BIOL 201: Introduction to Biotechnology

    1.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Comprehensive introduction to applications and methods of biotechnology. Topics include microbial, plant, animal, and marine biotechnology. Applications to medicine, forensics, and the environment will be examined. Required for Biotechnology concentration. One hour lecture/week. Prerequisite:    BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher), BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher), BIOL 220, BIOL 260, CHEM 121, and CHEM 122 Corequisite:    BIOL 161, BIOL 162, BIOL 220, BIOL 260, CHEM 121, CHEM 122
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  • BIOL 208: Field Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Field/laboratory course designed for biology majors with secondary education certification with focus on identification and ecology of local plants and animals including the study of soil, hydrology, oceanography, and a survey of current assessment technologies like GIS. Two hours lecture and three hours lab/field/week. Requires one weekend field trip. (Students may not count both BIO208 and BIO210 towards major requirements). Prerequisite:    BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • BIOL 210: Field Zoology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to principles and techniques of field zoological investigation. Field and laboratory studies provide opportunity to learn appropriate procedures for the collection, preservation, and identification of selected groups of local animals. Both lecture and laboratory present the theory and methodology of zoological systematics. Two hours lecture and three hours lab/week. Requires one weekend field trip. (Students may not count both BIO208 and BIO210 towards major requirements). Prerequisite:    BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • BIOL 220: Microbiology

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Deals with the structural characteristics, physiology, and genetics of bacteria as well as principles of immunology and host-parasite relationships. Viruses and fungi are also considered. Laboratory exercises provide experience in the aseptic technique, staining, and evaluating the responses of microorganisms to various environmental changes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab/week. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (BIOL 116 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher))
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  • BIOL 230: Botany

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course explores the amazing properties of plant life, emphasizing their role in the environment as well as practical implications for humans. Students will examine plant diversity and learn basic plant morphology, physiology, development, and reproduction as well as plant ecology and evolution. Labs and discussion of primary literature will emphasize topics covered during lectures. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (BIOL 116 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher))
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  • BIOL 237: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A systematic study of the structure and function of the various systems of the human body. Topics included are: the cell, integument, skeletal, musculature, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Dissections of specimens are required in the laboratory portion of this course. Note: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course sequence. Three hours lecture and two hours lab/week. Credit earned in this course is not applicable to the credits required of the biology major.
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  • BIOL 238: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A systematic study of the structure and function of the various systems of the human body. Continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Topics included are: the nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, metabolism, urinary system, fluid and pH balance. Although laboratory exercises will be more experimental in nature than in Human A&P I, some dissection of specimens will be required in the laboratory portion of this course. Note: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course sequence. Three hours lecture and two hours lab/week. Credit earned in this course is not applicable to the credits required of the biology major. Prerequisite:    BIOL 237
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  • BIOL 242: Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the interactions between organisms and their environment and the relationship between ecological processes and patterns of distribution and abundance of organisms. Laboratory/field sessions emphasize ecological principles and techniques. Two hours lecture and three hours lab/week. Prerequisite:    BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • BIOL 260: Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introductory course dealing with the principles of heredity and the nature of the gene. The role of genetics in development, behavior, medicine, agriculture, biodiversity and evolution will be addressed as well as the implications and ethical considerations of modern biotechnology. Laboratory work includes genetic analysis in Drosophila and other organisms, recombinant DNA technology, and bioinformatics. Three hours lecture and two hours lab/week. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (BIOL 116 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 161 (Grade of C or Higher))
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