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• BIO 448: Developmental Biology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Exploration of fundamental topics in developmental biology, with a cellular and molecular focus. Laboratory study will include analysis of embryonic development and regeneration. Prerequisite:    BIO 448 requires prerequisites of BIO 111 or BIO 217 and BIO 210 and BIO 211.
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• BIO 452: Parasitology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Biology of the principal parasites of man and domestic animals. Emphasis is on life cycles of common parasites, identification of diagnostic forms, and understanding the diseases associated with parasites of major economic and medical importance. Prerequisite:    BIO 452 requires prerequisites of BIO 204 or BIO 214 and BIO 217
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• BIO 453: Marine Mammals

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An integrated examination of marine mammals. Emphasis will be on the evolution of the group and the unique functional morphology, behavior and physiology of cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians. Prerequisite:    BIO 453 requires prerequisites of BIO 111 or BIO 217 and 12 credits of BIO major courses.
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• BIO 454: Mycology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introductory course including a general study of the biology of fungi and a survey of the field of medical mycology. Prerequisite:    BIO 454 requires a prerequisite of BIO 214.
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• BIO 456: Virology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Molecular biology of bacterial, plant, and animal viruses; virus classification, ultrastructure, mechanisms of replication, and effects of virus infection on host cell. Prerequisite:    BIO 456 requires prerequisites of BIO 214 and BIO 210 and CHE 232.
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• BIO 457: Functional Animal Morphology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the structure, form, and function of morphological adaptations in animals as examined through a mechanical, ecological, and evolutionary perspective. Prerequisite:    BIO 457 requires a prerequisite of BIO 111 or BIO 217.
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• BIO 464: Microbial Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Physiology and biochemical variations seen in prokaryotes and lower eukaryotes. Prerequisite:    BIO 464 requires prerequisites of BIO 214 and BIO 210 and CHE 232.
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• BIO 465: Immunology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Immunoglobulin structure and function, nature of antigens, cell-mediated immunity, hypersensitivity, regulation of immunity, and immunological diseases. Laboratory experience in immunological techniques. Prerequisite:    BIO 465 requires prerequisites of BIO 214 and CHE 232
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• BIO 466: Plant Physiological Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Mechanistic exploration of how plants respond to their environments, with central focus on carbon, water, and nutrient cycling. Global environmental change is used as a backdrop to examine physiological processes from the cell to whole-plant scale. Prerequisite:    BIO 466 requires a prerequisite of BIO 111 or BIO 215 and a corequisite of CHE 231.
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• BIO 467: Endocrinology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An integrative look at the physiology of the mammalian endocrine system in the regulation and maintenance of homeostasis. The pathology associated with hormonal imbalance will be included. Prerequisite:    BIO 467 requires prerequisites of C or better in BIO 217 and BIO 211 and a C or better in one 300 or 400 level BIO course.
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