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• BIO 499: Capstone Seminar in Biology

  1.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Required senior capstone course. This one-hour seminar will include reading, discussion, and analysis of the primary literature in diverse areas of biology. The course will allow students from the various tracks within biology to share perspectives and apply their knowledge to the analysis and solution of real-world biological problems. Students will lead discussion, write a short paper, present their paper orally, and complete the departmental exit exam. Course topic will vary. Prerequisites: 26 Biology credits in the major including successful completion of BIO 350 or BIO 351. Not open to graduate students. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    BIO 350 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR BIO 351 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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• BIO 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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