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• BIOL 435: Endocrinology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the embryology, histology, and function of the chemical integrating system ' the endocrine system ' of animals, with particular emphasis on the vertebrates. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Prerequisite:    CHEM234
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• BIOL 436: Endocrinology of Sexual Reproduction

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Comparative anatomy and physiology of the vertebrate reproductive systems and the chemistry and action of hormones concerned with reproduction will be studied. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Prerequisite:    BIOL435
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• BIOL 437: Immunology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course designed to develop a basic understanding of the immune system and its relationship to disease. Everyday immunologic problems, penicillin and ragweed allergy, myeloma and lymphomas, serologic tests involving antigen antibody reactions, immunization, etc. will be considered. Graduate students will be expected to write a paper and complete a project. Prerequisite:    BIOL111 AND BIOL112
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• BIOL 438: Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course includes the study of the handling and culturing of bacteria. Antimicrobial resistant mechanisms will be emphasized. Diagnostic, non-cultural, methods using probes and polymerase chain reaction techniques will be included. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL115 AND BIOL330 AND BIOL414
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• BIOL 439: Molecular Biology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is intended to provide in-depth coverage of the principles of molecular biology. The structure of nucleic acids and proteins will be reviewed. The process of DNA replication, transcription, and translation in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be covered. The control of gene expression in several representative systems will be discussed in detail. Current methodologies in recombinant DNA research will be emphasized. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL331 AND CHEM121 AND CHEM123 AND CHEM124 AND CHEM126
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• BIOL 440: General Aquatic Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the plants, animals, and microorganisms that interrelate within the aquatic environment. Local habitats are used to illustrate theoretical and applied principles of aquatic ecology; freshwater and marine ecosystems in relationship to various types of pollution are also considered.
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• BIOL 442: Biology of Aquatic Macrophytes

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course considers the identification, ordination, morphology, physiology, and ecology of the larger vascular and non-vascular aquatic plants. Since this course is also offered for graduate credit a differentiation of requirements is made. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL116
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• BIOL 443: Stream Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Stream Ecology is a course designed to study the biological parameters of rivers and streams with special emphasis on trophic dynamics, invertebrate-vertebrate communities, and seasonal changes. The effects of pollution on various aspects of streams will also be a major consideration. Field investigations will be used to examine differing streams and their particular characteristics. A variety of sampling techniques will be used in the field to give students experience with different methods of answering ecological questions. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL115 AND BIOL200
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• BIOL 446: Limnology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides basic principles of physical limnology in relation to several types of communities in lakes and streams; laboratory and field trips are an integral part of the course. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Any two courses in biology with the exception of laboratory courses only.
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• BIOL 448: Biology of Aquatic Insects

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course covers the taxonomy, life history, and general biology of aquatic insects; laboratory and field trips are an integral part of the course. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made.
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