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• BIO 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:    (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 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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• BIO 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:    (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) AND BIO 220 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• BIO 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:    BIO 230 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• BIO 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:    (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) AND BIO 220 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• BIO 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:    (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 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:    (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 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:    (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 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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• BIO 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:    (BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIO 161 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 116 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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