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  • BIOL 398: Research II

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to do research under the guidance of selected faculty members. Students should register for this course only if they have credit for BIO397. Students should obtain approval of the research topic from the selected advisor before registering for this course. [Please note that only 3 credits of research may count as biology credits. Credits in excess of that number count as free electives in the General Education requirement.]
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  • BIOL 399: Independent Study in Biology

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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  • BIOL 401: Coral Reef Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This class is available for graduate credit.
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  • BIOL 403: Aquaculture

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This class is available for graduate credit.
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  • BIOL 406: Mammalogy

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Surveys various areas of mammalian biology including mammalian characteristics, evolution, classification, zoogeography, adaptive radiation, reproduction, population dynamics, behavior, physiology, ecology, and economic importance. Laboratory material covers trapping, study of skin preparation, identification of North American mammals, examination of skeletal and external adaptations, plus field and laboratory techniques. Graduate students are required to complete an additional course project. Includes a weekend field trip. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit. 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 408: Principles of Virology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Covers morphology, replication cycles, and genetics of important bacterial, plant, and animal viruses as well as the use of gene therapy. Special emphasis given to viral pathogens of humans including the pathophysiology, transmission, treatment, and prevention of viral diseases. Newly emerging viral diseases and their impact on society will also be discussed. Graduate students expected to submit a 5-10 page term paper on a virology-related topic approved by the instructor. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    BIOL 260 and BIOL 385 Corequisite:    BIOL 385
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  • BIOL 409: Immunology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to immunology, including immunity, serology, immunochemistry, and immunobiology. Other topics include immunodeficiency diseases, tumor immunology, transplantation immunology, autoimmune diseases, and allergies. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Three (3) hours lecture/wk. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    BIOL 260 and BIOL 385 Corequisite:    BIOL 385
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  • BIOL 412: Ichthyology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course surveys the biology of fishes, emphasizing the evolution, systematics, ecology, and conservation of Pennsylvania species. Laboratory and field exercises will include fish sampling, species identification, population estimation, community characterization, and fisheries techniques such as aging fishes and estimating population structure and production. (2h lecture and 2h lab) This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 115 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 162 (Grade of C or Higher)) and BIOL 242
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  • BIOL 417: Herpetology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Study of amphibians and reptiles including classification, evolution, functional morphology, ecology, and husbandry. Laboratory work includes anatomical study, identification, and field trips. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit. 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 418: Molecular Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Examines structure and expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes. Topics include experimental techniques used to clone, express, and analyze DNA sequences; chromosome and gene structure; mechanisms of DNA replication and repair; mechanisms of transcription and translation; the regulation of transcription; RNA processing and post-transcriptional regulation; gene regulation in development; and molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis and cancer. Includes discussion of current literature and use of on-line resources for analysis of DNA sequences. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    BIOL 260
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