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• BIOL 4720: Biology of the Higher Inverts

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Biology of Higher Invertebrates is an exploration of the life styles of the many animals without backbones, including form, function, and taxonomy. Lectures will focus on the unique features of different invertebrate phyla and the interesting ways animals interact with each other and their environments. We will cover topics in animal classification, life history and various types of human-invertebrate interactions. The laboratory section of this course will be composed of field work on campus and at Presque Isle, and laboratory work that examines invertebrate diversity and animal structure and function.
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• BIOL 4740: Marine and Freshwater Invert

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examination of the ecological adaptations of aquatic invertebrates with emphasis on their adaptations and trophic relationships. Three lecture hours weekly.
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• BIOL 4745: Entomology

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  A specialized study of insects, this course covers identification and classification, development phases, physiological characteristics, economic importance, and disease vectors.
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• BIOL 4750: Terrestrial Invertebrates

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  A study of the ecology, natural history, and classification of terrestrial invertebrates, with emphasis on their identification, evolutionary relationships, and human impact or importance. Three lecture and two laboratory hours weekly. Alternate years.
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• BIOL 4770: Forest Ecology and Management

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the structure, dynamics and management of forest ecosystems. Lectures cover the ecology and taxonomy of Eastern U.S tree species and modern forestry practices for wildlife and ecosystem management. Labs focus on tree identification and field techniques for forest inventory and analysis.
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• BIOL 4775: Mammalogy

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will provide an overview of the Class Mammalia. The lecture portion of the course will cover the evolution and classification of mammals, some basic physiology and behavior, and the ecology and conservation of mammals around the world. The lab portion of the class will involve a more in-depth study of mammal identification, focusing on the mammals of Pennsylvania.
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• BIOL 4800: Vegetation Sampling and Anal.

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course focuses on the practical and quantitative skills needed to survey plant communities. This includes ecology, taxonomy and identification, with a focus on the plants of Western PA. We will cover the statistical and analytical principles underlying vegetation sampling for deer management, wetland delineation, and habitat restoration.
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• BIOL 4810: Herpetology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course introduces the study of anatomy, physiology, life history, and habits of parasites that affect humans and domesticated animals. Special attention is given to the parasitic protozoa, worms, and insects. Laboratory, lectures, and demonstrations.
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• BIOL 4850: Mammalian Reproductive Phys

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course for advanced undergraduate and graduate biology students emphasizes the reproductive physiology of humans and domesticated animal species.
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• BIOL 4860: Comparative Vertebrate Phys

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  A comparative approach to the study of physiological systems in the kingdom Animalia. Emphasis is on vertebrate organisms, but invertebrate examples are used where appropriate.
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