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  • BIOL 300: Careers in the Health Professions

    1.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This seminar introduces students to the educational preparation, employment responsibilities, and opportunities for many of the health professional fields. Information presented by speakers (practicing health professionals) will assist students in making educated choices regarding careers in the health sciences. Strongly recommended for students in the Biology/Health Professions concentration. One hour/week
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  • BIOL 317: Parasitology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Phenomenon of parasitism as it is practiced by a variety of organisms. Broad coverage will include the phylogeny, morphology, classification, and life cycles primarily of parasites of medical and veterinary importance; host-parasite relationships; and ecology epidemiology of parasitic diseases. Two 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)) and BIOL 220
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  • BIOL 320: Marine Botany

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Is an introduction to the plants of the marine fringe. Near-shore and aquatic plants, both attached and free floating, are discussed. Taught only at WIMSC during summers. Prerequisite:    BIOL 230
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  • BIOL 324: Pathogenic Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Considers the role of bacteria and fungi in the diseases of man with emphasis upon the differentiation and culture of microorganisms, types of diseases, immunology, modes of disease transmission, prophylactic, therapeutic and epidemiological aspects. Two 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)) and BIOL 220
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  • BIOL 330: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Basic course emphasizing such topics as territoriality, social hierarchy, and communication. The laboratory is a most important part of this course with the opportunity to structure experiments, evaluate results, and report conclusions. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. (Offered fall semester, even years.) 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 350: Human Physiology

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Study of the function of the human organ systems and their role in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours lecture and two hours lab/week. (Recommended for pre-health professions and secondary education students. Students may not count both BIO350 and BIO351 towards major requirements.) 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 351: Animal Physiology

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Study of the function of organ systems of animals. Related anatomy is taught as needed. Two hours lecture and three hours lab/week. (Students may not count both BIO350 and BIO351 towards major requirements.) 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 362: Invertebrate Zoology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Synopsis of the phylogeny, classification and important adaptive features of major and minor invertebrate phyla. Emphasis on taxonomy and a comparative study of the morphology, composition, and functioning of the animal organ systems or their operational equivalent, as they occurring a broad representation of invertebrate groups, to include patterns of development, reproductive strategies, and life history adaptations. Prerequisites: Upper division standing, or permission of instructor.
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  • BIOL 363: Vertebrate Zoology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the diversity, function, and phylogenetic relationships among the vertebrate animals. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. 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 370: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introductory course in the structure of vertebrate animals. Laboratory work includes the comparative anatomical study of organ systems using representatives of the various protochordate and chordate classes. Emphasis on the physical evolution of the vertebrate classes using anatomical, embryological, and paleontological evidence. Two hours lecture and three 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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