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• BIOL 470: Tissue Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with the basic skills needed to perform eukaryotic cell culture and molecular techniques. Students will become competent in cell growth, cell passage, and methods used in research laboratories. Prerequisite:    BIOL211 OR BIOL201 OR BIOL201
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• BIOL 473: Environ Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies the physiological mechanisms in organisms, their novel solutions to environmental problems, and their responses to contemporary shifts in their environment. Topics such as bioenergetics, osmoregulation, movement, and information processing are discussed as they relate to the function of organisms living in an increasingly human-dominated environment. Prerequisite:    BIOL301
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• BIOL 474: Human Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies the major organ systems of the human body at the biochemical, cellular and organ levels, as well as emphasizing how the functions of individual organs systems are integrated with each other to maintain body conditions compatible with life. Systems covered include: endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and urinary systems. Prerequisite:    BIOL211 OR BIO3370 OR BLGY271
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• BIOL 475: Animal Cell Phys

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Emphasizes topics such as cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, membrane transport, protein trafficking, cell signaling and cell cycle. In addition, processes required for cell functions such as cellular energetics and gene expression are covered. An elective course for all Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors. Prerequisite:    BIOL211 AND CHEM122
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• BIOL 476: Neurophysiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines normal physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems; specifically studying cellular neurophysiology, sensory physiology, motor control and their integration. Prerequisite:    BIOL211 OR BIO3370 OR BLGY271
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• BIOL 477: Plant Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys plant function. Includes discussions of water relations, xylem function, phloem function, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, and hormones. Plant growth, development and adaptations are reviewed from a physiological viewpoint. Students are required to read and review relevant primary literature articles. Prerequisite:    BIOL211
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• BIOL 485: Biology Senior Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Discusses current biological topics in which students read and critically evaluate scientific writing then present seminars and lead discussions on the articles. Themes and topics will vary with the instructor; thus, students may take this course more than once if the topic differs.? Prerequisite:    BIOL211 OR BIOL209
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• BIOL 489: Special Topics in Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Critically examines a specialized topic in biology in a lecture/seminar format. Topic varies each semester offered.
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• BIOL 493: Undergrad Research in Biology

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the opportunity for Biology students to apply the scientific method and learn the techniques of scientific research, data collection, and analysis by engaging in an individualized program of research under the supervision of a faculty member. The research will culminate in a scholarly report, poster and or talk written by the student, and the results will be presented.
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• BIOL 498: Internship in Biology

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides application of biological knowledge through study, observation, and practice in an off-campus professional setting. A maximum of 3 credit hours may apply toward the science requirement of these majors.
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