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• BIO 334: Microbial Genetics

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course on the genetics of bacteria, their viruses, plasmids, and transposable elements. Applications of microbial genetics in genetic engineering and biotechnology. Prerequisite:    BIO 334 requires prerequisites of BIO 210 and BIO 214 and CHE 231.
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• BIO 357: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Comparative study of the principal organ systems of vertebrates as to their structure, function, and evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite:    BIO 357 requires a prerequisite of BIO 111 or BIO 217.
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• BIO 367: Physiology of Drug Interactions

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the mechanism of action of prototype drugs. The physiological alterations produced by various drugs as well as interactions between drug classes will be emphasized. Prerequisite:    BIO 367 requires prerequisites of BIO 269 or BIO 468 or BIO 469
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• BIO 387: Invertebrate Zoology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course investigates the biology of the invertebrates, an enormously disparate group of organisms with a vast array of morphologies, physiologies and life histories. It emphasizes common features among different groups of invertebrates paying particular attention to physiology, development, grades of construction, ecology, systematics, and behavior. besides the traditional laboratory and lecture format, students will participate in field trips and perform presentations that touch some aspect of invertebrate zoology. Prerequisite:    BIO 387 requires a prerequisite of BIO 111 or BIO 217 or permission of instructor.
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• BIO 391: Research in Biology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study and research, for advanced biology majors, on a topic approved by a supervising biology faculty member. A maximum of three combined credits from BIO 391 and BIO 392 may be applied to total biology credit. Prerequisite:    BIO 391 requires a prerequisite of 16 credits of BIO coursework.
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• BIO 392: Internship in Biology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A work-study appointment with an external agency or university. Students will be supervised jointly by a professional scientist and a Department of Biology faculty member. A maximum of three combined credits from BIO 391 and BIO 392 may be applied to total biology credit. Prerequisite:    BIO 392 requires a prerequisite of 16 credits of BIO coursework.
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• BIO 407: Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Fall

  13.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  (with BIO 408) A two-semester, work-study appointment with an affiliated hospital. The satisfactory completion of this internship is accepted as the senior year's work by West Chester University. This hospital internship will prepare the student to take the ASCP National Exam for Medical Laboratory Scientists. Students who have completed 65 credit hours in the B.S. biology general concentration should apply for this internship in the summer following their sophomore year. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 and approval from the Department of Biology and the affiliated hospital. Prerequisite:    BIO 407 requires prerequisites of admission into an affiliated hospital MLS program and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
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• BIO 408: Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Spring

  13.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  (and BIO 407) A two-semester, work-study appointment with an affiliated hospital. The satisfactory completion of this internship is accepted as the senior year's work by West Chester University. This hospital internship will prepare the student to take the National Exam for Medical Laboratory Scientists. Students who have completed 65 credit hours in the B.S. biology general concentration should apply for their internship in the summer following their sophomore year. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 and approval from the Department of Biology and the affiliated hospital. Prerequisite:    BIO 408 requires a prerequisite of BIO 407 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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• BIO 412: Organic Evolution

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the general concepts, processes, and mechanisms of Evolutionary Biology from molecular, organismal, and population perspectives. Prerequisite:    BIO 412 requires a prerequisite of BIO 210.
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• BIO 414: Applied and Industrial Microbiology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course traces both the historical and current applications of microbiology in industry and society. Topics covered during lectures include building and equipment design, microbiological safety, fermentation, waste treatment, compost, and food production. The course also features guest lectures from several practicing microbiologists involved in industry. Prerequisite:    BIO 414 requires prerequisite of BIO 214
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