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• BIO 265: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A one semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers covering the following organ systems: skeletomuscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. The course will cover the major problems that can occur with each system, including joint problems, nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and disorders of the urinary and digestive systems. Prerequisite:    BIO 265 requires prerequisites of a C or better in BIO 110, and a D or better in CHE 103 and CHE 104.
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• BIO 269: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continuation of BIO 259. Endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, immune, digestive, and urogenital systems emphasized. May not be taken as a biology major elective. Prerequisite:    BIO 269 requires prerequisite of BIO 259
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• BIO 270: Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Relationships between living organisms and their environment. Prerequisite:    BIO 270 requires prerequisite of BIO 110
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• BIO 277: Vertebrate Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Vertebrate Ecology. Animal life in the surrounding localities. Identification, behavior, habitats, feeding, and reproduction. Prerequisite:    BIO 277 requires a prerequisite of BIO 111 or BIO 217.
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• BIO 310: Biostatistical Applications

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The design, statistical analysis, graphical display and presentation of biological research. Prerequisite:    BIO 310 requires prerequisites of BIO 110 and MAT 121 or MAT 125.
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• BIO 312: Marine Botany

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce students to identifying and classifying microscopic and macroscopic algae and seagrasses from marine and estuarine habitats. Fieldwork along the East coast of the U.S. will focus on the identification and ecology of its unique marine macroflora. Topics to be covered include: seaweed and seagrass structure, taxonomy and classification, reproduction and life histories, distribution and ecology, human impacts on marine plants, and the impacts of marine plants on human affairs, collection and preservation of marine plants, and production of herbarium specimen. Prerequisite:    BIO 312 requires a prerequisite BIO 110 or BIO 215 or permission of instructor.
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• BIO 313: Marine Biology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course is intended to provide a general introduction to the biology of marine organisms. Lectures will focus on the diversity, ecology, and adaptations of organisms living in the marine environment. Prerequisite:    BIO 313 requires prerequisites of BIO 111 or (BIO 215 and BIO 217).
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• BIO 314: Pathogenic Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Systematic study of pathogenic bacteria with extensive laboratory experience in handling and identifying these organisms. Prerequisite:    BIO 314 requires a prerequisite of BIO 214.
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• BIO 315: Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Transfer of materials and energy through terrestrial ecosystem with emphasis on carbon, water, and nutrient cycling. Ecosystem responses to climate change are emphasized. Prerequisite:    BIO 315 requires prerequisites of BIO 111 or (BIO 215 and BIO 217) and BIO 270.
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• BIO 333: Molecular Biology Techniques

  2.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to laboratory techniques for molecular biology including restriction enzyme digests, gel electrophoresis, gene cloning in E. coli, RNA and DNA isolation, and polymerase chain reaction. Prerequisite:    BIO 333 requires prerequisites of BIO 210 and BIO 204 or BIO 214 and CHE 231.
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