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• BIOL 208: Human Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the student with a basic foundation in human genetics.? Fundamental principles of classical and molecular genetics are presented with a focus on their application to human inheritance and human disease.? The social and ethical issues raised by progress in medical genetics are evaluated and discussed. Three hours Lecture and one hour of discussion per week.? Prerequisite:    BIOL110 OR BIO106 OR BIO1101 OR BLGY114
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• BIOL 209: Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses basic principles and concepts of classical and molecular genetics. Emphasis will be on mechanisms of heredity, linkage and association analysis, genomic variation, structural, biochemical, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Prerequisite:    BIOL110 AND CHEM121 OR BIO106 OR BIO1101 OR BLGY114 OR CHE115 OR CHM1111 OR CHM120
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• BIOL 210: Genetics Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses basic principles and concepts of classical and molecular genetics in a laboratory setting. Students apply the scientific method and techniques commonly used in genetic analyses, including modern molecular biology techniques. The laboratory experiments are designed to provide a hands-on context for topics being presented in the corresponding Genetics course, BIOL2XX. Two hours of Laboratory per week. Corequisite:    BIOL209
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• BIOL 211: Cell Biology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the structure and function of the cell and its organelles. Emphasis is placed on the general principles and processes by which all cells function; including metabolism, signaling, cell cycle, cell movement and interactions. Laboratory components emphasize the use of basic cell and molecular techniques to experimentally measure cellular processes and properties. Prerequisite:    BIOL110 AND CHEM121 OR BIO106 OR BIO1101 OR BLGY114 OR CHE115 OR CHM1111 OR CHM120
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• BIOL 213: Intro Parasitology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents a systematic study of host-parasite relationships. Emphasis involves life cycles and comparative characteristics of parasitic protozoans, helminths and arthropods. Prerequisite:    BIOL111 OR BIO107 OR BIO1102 OR BLGY115
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• BIOL 252: Watershed Ecology Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the ecological theory and sampling techniques used to study aquatic ecosystems. Classroom activities will familiarize students with planning ecological studies. Field activities will include data collection from local ecosystems with an emphasis placed on research methods used by professionals to survey water quality, habitat, and biological communities. Students will also learn data analysis and presentation skills.
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• BIOL 263: Field Botany

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Survey and identification of the flora of Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on the non-woody vascular plants. Course will cover techniques for identifying, classifying, collecting and preserving plants. Students will become familiar with terms used to describe diagnostic plant traits, and will be proficient at using taxonomic and dichotomous keys.? Students will create portfolios and contribute to the campus herbarium collections. Projects will illustrate taxonomy, ecology, and habitats of the specimens in local areas.? Prerequisite:    BIOL111
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• BIOL 301: Ecology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the scientific study of organisms and their interactions with the environment. This course surveys organismal ecology, population dynamics, community interactions, ecosystem function, and evolutionary ecology. The lab portion of the course is largely field-based. Prerequisite:    BIOL111 OR BIO107 OR BIO1102 OR BLGY115
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• BIOL 310: Biomedical Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents issues, policies, procedures, and biological considerations in a variety of biomedical fields. This course introduces students to standard procedures regarding the ethical use, distribution, and communication of protected information. Students will learn about centralized application procedures, prepare application materials, and communicate information using standard discipline conventions.
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• BIOL 314: Comp Biology of Invertebrates

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an integral evolutionary approach to the Anatomy, Physiology and Ecology of protozoan Protista and Animalia phyla: Porifera through nonvertebrate Chordata. Prerequisite:    BIOL207
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