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• BIO 190: 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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:    (BIO 115 OR BIO 162) AND (BIO 116 OR BIO 161) FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND BIO 260 AND BIO 220 AND CHM 121 AND CHM 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
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• BIO 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:    BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• BIO 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:    BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• BIO 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:    (BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 116 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 161 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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• BIO 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:    (BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 116 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 161 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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• BIO 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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• BIO 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:    BIO 237 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• BIO 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:    BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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