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• BIO 397: Introduction to Research

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to do research under the guidance of selected faculty members. Students should obtain approval of the research topic from the selected advisor before registering for this course. Available as a pass/fail grade only. [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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 401: Coral Reef Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This class is available for graduate credit.
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• BIO 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:    ( (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) ) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• BIO 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:    (BIO 260 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIO 385 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• BIO 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:    (BIO 260 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIO 385 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• BIO 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:    ( (BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND BIO 242 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• BIO 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:    ( (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) ) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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