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  • BIOL 514: Aquatic Entomology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Rigorous course concentrating on the taxonomy and morphology of the insects having representatives spending all or part of their life cycles in aquatic environments. Intensive field and laboratory work centers on collection, classification of representative types and studies of ecological roles of various aquatic habitats. Prerequisite: Entomology, graduate status, or permission of instructor.
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  • BIOL 515: Scientific Communication in Biology

    1.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A seminar-style course that helps biology graduate students improve their scientific communication skills. Topics include writing and revision of scientific proposals and research papers, literature searches, preparing tables and figures, the publication process, and preparing and presenting oral poster and slide presentations.
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  • BIOL 520: Plant Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Explores structure and function of natural plant communities and exposes students to methods of field sampling and data analysis in community ecology. Will include field labs to local forest and wetland plant communities. Prerequisite: Ecology.
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  • BIOL 522: Community Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Community ecology encompasses the study of interactions among species and seeks to explain the origin, maintenance, and consequences of phenomena such as species diversity and succession. Students in this course will consider both theoretical and applied aspects of community ecology. The course format will combine lecture, discussion, and student presentations. Prerequisite: BIO242.
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  • BIOL 524: Evolutionary Development

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course will explore the connection between developmental biology and evolution since it is through the processes of development, and the genes that control those processes, that changes in form arise. Most of the course will be based on discussion of books and primary literature that highlight the major contributions at the intersection of these two fields. Topics that will be discussed include some history of evolutionary thought, gene regulation and body patterning during development, developmental foundations of evolutionary change, and scientific and social implications of this new understanding of evo-devo. Prerequisite: BIO260.
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  • BIOL 541: Ecosystems

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Explores pattern and process in ecosystem, emphasizing elemental cycling and energy flow in and across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and interfaces with biotic communities. Will include methods and approaches in ecosystem ecology and review of primary literature. Prerequisite: Ecology.
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  • BIOL 545: Wildlife Diseases

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines the ecological, physiological, and behavioral roles of diseases that affect wildlife populations. Particular emphasis is given to diseases caused by biological organisms, but diseases caused by abiotic factors are also addressed. Topics include surveillance, diagnosis, prevention, population regulation factors, and potential treatments. The course is heavily dependent on the primary literature and includes discussion on methodologies used in the study of diseases affecting wildlife.
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  • BIOL 547: Wetland Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Wetlands and the resident wildlife are studied as a unit to better understand the fragility of this invaluable habitat. Classification, delineations, wetlands protection techniques, current status of wetlands, specifically coastal wetlands will be the focus.
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  • BIOL 559: Evolutionary Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Lectures and discussion periods cover topics of physiological ecology, interspecific interactions, population ecology, community structure, the ecological niche, coevolution, and biogeography. Prerequisite: A previous college ecology course or permission of instructor.
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  • BIOL 577: Ecomorphology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Intended for students interested in a holistic approach to biology and experimental research. Reviews the morphological adaptations of animals with emphasis on vertebrates. The functional and behavioral aspects of these adaptations are discussed in the context of the evolutionary and ecological relationships of key taxa. Students are expected to apply their academic background to research, deliver, and discuss the morphological traits enhancing animal's biological fitness. Ramifications of Ecological Morphology (i.e., molecular biology, genetics, physiology, systematics, philosophy) could be also considered. Course is a combination of lectures, student presentations, and discussions of current scientific literature. Prerequisite: BIO363 or BIO370 or permission of instructor.
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