University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
BIOL 003
Peer Learning in Biology (1) Group and learning skills to facilitate the understanding of complex biological processes.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in biology or life science course and permission of program.
BIOL 011
(GN)
Introductory Biology I (3) An introduction to fundamental biological topics (including cells, energy transduction, genetics, evolution, organismal structure/function, ecology) for non-majors biology-related fields.
Effective: Fall 2003
BIOL 012
(GN)
Introductory Biology II (1) Laboratory exercises demonstrating principles of biology.
Effective: Summer 1992
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:BIOL 011
BIOL 110
(GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (4) A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology.
Effective: Fall 2003
BIOL 110H
(GN)
Honors Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (4) Honors study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology.
Effective: Spring 2006
BIOL 110L
(GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (4) A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology.
Effective: Summer 1994
BIOL 110P
(GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology.
Effective: Summer 1994
BIOL 110S
(GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (4) A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology. This course also fulfills the First-Year Seminar requirements.
Effective: Summer 1999
BIOL 110T
(GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (4) A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental concepts of biology. This course also fulfills the First-Year Seminar requirements.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 120A
(GN;US;IL)
Plants, Places, and People (3) Useful and dangerous plants; historical (archaeological), cultural (ethnological), and economic (anthropocentric) aspects, including structural and chemical characteristics of botanical importance. Students who have passed BIOL (PPATH;S T S) 424 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 120B
(GN;US)
Plants, Places, and People (3) Useful and dangerous plants; historical (archaeological), cultural (ethnological), and economic (anthropocentric) aspects, including structural and chemical characteristics of botanical importance. Students who have passed BIOL (PPATH;S T S) 424 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 120C
(GN;IL)
Plants, Places, and People (3) Useful and dangerous plants; historical (archaeological), cultural (ethnological), and economic (anthropocentric) aspects, including structural and chemical characteristics of botanical importance. Students who have passed BIOL (PPATH;S T S) 424 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 127
(GN)
Introduction to Plant Biology (3) Cellular structure and organization; physiological processes; classification; reproduction and development; relationship of plant groups. Students who have passed BIOL 240W may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 129
(GN)
Mammalian Anatomy (4) Anatomy of a mammal, with special reference to that of man. Students who have passed BIOL 421 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Fall 2003
BIOL 129L
(GN)
Mammalian Anatomy (4) Anatomy of a mammal, with special reference to that of man. Students who have passed BIOL 421 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Fall 2003
BIOL 129P
(GN)
Mammalian Anatomy Anatomy of a mammal, with special reference to that of man. Students who have passed BIOL 421 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Fall 1998
BIOL 133
(GN)
Genetics and Evolution of the Human Species (3) Human heredity and evolution, individual and social implications. The course is for non-majors; students who have passed BIOL 222, 230W, B M B 251 or any upper-division biology course may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 141
(GN)
Introductory Physiology (3) Explanation of the normal structure and function of the animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems. Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Fall 2003
BIOL 141H
(GN)
Introductory Physiology (3) Explanation of the normal structure and function of the animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems. Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 142
Physiology Laboratory (1) Experiments demonstrating basic physiological principles, with special reference to man.
Effective: Fall 1998
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:BIOL 141
BIOL 155
(GN)
Introduction to the Biology of Aging (3) Examination of human aging from a biological perspective. Population demographics, physiological and pathological changes, and healthy lifestyles are discussed. Students who have passed BIOL 409 may not schedule this course.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 177
(GN)
Biology of Sex (3) Basic structure and function of the human reproductive system. Physiology of gametogenesis, fertilization, contraception, gestation, parturition, lactation, and sexual behavior.
Effective: Spring 2008
BIOL 199
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
BIOL 200
Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts (3) Presents basic concepts of pharmacology; includes major drug classifications, pharmaceutical preparations, and biological implications relevant to these therapeutic agents.
Effective: Spring 1995
BIOL 220M
(GN)
Honors Biology: Populations and Communities (4) Honors study of the major physical, chemical, and biological factors constituting environment and their dynamic interaction with organisms forming ecosystems.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
BIOL 220W
(GN)
Biology: Populations and Communities (4) A study of the structures and functions of organismic interactions from simple populations to complex ecosystems. (BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
BIOL 220W GN, 230W GN, and 240W GN each carry only 1 credit to "Writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the W requirement.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
BIOL 220X
(GN)
Biology: Populations and Communities (4) A study of the structures and functions of organismic interactions from simple populations to complex ecosystems. (BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
BIOL 222
Genetics (3) Variation and heredity in plants and animals, including man; relationships of genetical knowledge to evolution and breeding practices.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
3 credits in biological sciences
BIOL 223
Laboratory in Genetics (1) Principles of genetics illustrated with Drosophila breeding experiments and with demonstrations of plant and animal materials.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
BIOL 133 orBIOL 222
BIOL 230M
(GN)
Honors Biology: Molecules and Cells (4) Honors study of cellular phenomena including molecular genetics and metabolic interactions.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
BIOL 230W
(GN)
Biology: Molecules and Cells (4) A study of cellular phenomena including molecular genetics and metabolic interactions. (BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
BIOL 220W GN, 230W GN, and 240W GN each carry only 1 credit to "Writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the W requirement.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
BIOL 240M
(GN)
Honors Biology: Function and Development of Organisms (4) Honors study of development and physiological processes at the organismic level. (BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
BIOL 240W
(GN)
Biology: Function and Development of Organisms (4) A study of development and physiological processes at the organismic level. (BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
BIOL 220W GN, 230W GN, and 240W GN each carry only 1 credit to "Writing"; all three courses must be taken to meet the W requirement.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
BIOL 251
Peer Leadership in Biology (1) Leadership training in guiding others to learn, communicate, and apply biological principles.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
8 credits in biology or life science courses and permission of program
BIOL 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
BIOL 296A
Anatomy Research Methods I (4) Students learn foundational anatomy and how to develop a proposal and apply for funding for a publishable anatomy manuscript.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 296B
Junior/Senior Research in Behrend Biology (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 296C
Laboratory Assistant (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 296D
Development of a Phylogenetic Tree (1) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
BIOL 297A
Intro to Pathophysiological Concepts (3) Covers the alteration of basic physiological processes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 297A
Enviromental Science and Conservation Biology: A Field Course in the Biodiversity of Costa Rica (4) Using a course model of pre-trip, field-trip, and post-trip activities students gain an interdisciplinary and international understanding of environmental science and conservation biology.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297B
BIOL 297B (3) Review the basic concepts of pharmacology and relate these concepts to the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 297B
Research Techniques for Biology (1) Course designed to provide freshman and sophmore level students with basic, practical lab skills for a biology research lab. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for students who wish to participate in the research program at the University of Paris.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297C
Advanced Pharmacology (3) Cover advanced concepts of pharmacology and relate these concepts to the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 297C
Terminology for Medical Sciences (3) Course will introduce students to terminology commonly used in medicine and allied health fields.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297D
Intro to Pathophysiological Concepts (3) Covers the alteration of basic physiological processes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297E
Integrative Pharmacology (3) Review the basic concepts of pharmacology and relate these concepts to the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297F
Advanced Pharmacology (3) Cover advanced concepts of pharmacology and relate these concepts to the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease state.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 297G
Environmental Concepts and Economic Principles (4) Using a course model of pre-trip, field-trip (hands-on research), and post- trip activities students gain an interdisciplinary and international understanding of the correlation between global economic growth and its impact on the environment. This course can be considered a powerful tool for effectively promoting global environmental stewardship and training in economic leadership.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 322
Genetic Analysis (3) A discussion of the mechanisms of heredity in prokaryotes and eukaryotes with emphasis on analysis and modes of inference.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
at least two of the following courses:BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W orMICRB 201
BIOL 399
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
BIOL 400
Teaching in Biology (1-3) This course will train biology teaching assistants to teach in the laboratory/ recitation setting with emphasis on critical thinking skills. Enrollment will be limited to students of at least fifth semester standing that have been accepted as teaching assistants for biology.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
Enrollment will be limited to students of at lease fifth semester standing who are or have been accepted as teaching assistants in a life science course.
BIOL 401
Genetic Analysis of Model Systems (3) Survey of tools and techniques available for genetic analysis with bacteria, Neurospora, yeast, Drosophila, C. elegans, Arabidopsis, maize, mice, and humans.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W andB M B 400 orB M B 401 ; or concurrent:B M B 401
BIOL 402W
Biological Experimental Design (3) Discussion of experimental design, analysis and presentation, with a practicum providing for student design, analysis and presentation of biological experiments. Students may not take this course if they have taken BIOBD 350W.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
at least two of the following three courses:BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W;STAT 250
BIOL 403
Laboratory Methods for Genetic Analysis (2) Survey of tools and techniques available for genetic analysis with bacteria, Neurospora, yeast, Drosophila, C. elegans, Arabidopsis, maize, mice, and humans.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W
Concurrent:
B M B 400
or
B M B 401
BIOL 404
Cellular Mechanisms in Vertebrate Physiology (3) This course considers cellular mechanisms governing physiological aspects of vertebrate cell signaling and their adaptation to particular organismal functions.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
B M B 251 orBIOL 230W
BIOL 405
Molecular Evolution (3) Introduction to concepts and techniques of analysis of molecular sequence data from an evolutionary point of view.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 222 orBIOL 230W
BIOL 406
Symbiosis (3) This course covers a variety of different types of symbiotic relationships between unicellular symbionts and plants, fungi, or animals.
Effective: Summer 1998
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110;BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W orBIOL 240W
BIOL 407
Plant Developmental Anatomy (3) This course will examine the development of basic vascular plant anatomical structures including leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
Effective: Fall 2005
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 408
Contributions of Women to the Biological Sciences: Past and Present (3) A study of the contributions that women scientists have made and continue to make in the biological sciences.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W orBIOL 240W
BIOL 409
Biology of Aging (3) Mechanisms of the aging process, with special reference to man. Unfavorable progressive changes in molecules, cells, systems, and organisms.
Effective: Summer 1984
Prerequisite:
6 credits in biology
BIOL 410
Molecular Basis of Plant Development (3) A discussion of how genetic engineering is applied to understanding and modifying plant development.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 222, BIOL 240W;B M B 211 orB M B 400, B M B 401
BIOL 411
Medical Embryology (3) Develops an understanding of human reproductive physiology, embryological processes, their time frames, and the development of major human body systems. The course emphasizes clinical correlations and the medical consequences of developmental abnormalities.
Effective: Summer 1998
Prerequisite:
6 credits of biology
BIOL 412
Ecology of Infectious Diseases (3) This course examines how ecological processes impact upon the epidemiology of infectious diseases.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W orH P A 440
BIOL 413
Cell Signaling and Regulation (3) Introduction to the themes of cellular signaling and regulation through critical review of primary literature.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 414
Taxonomy of Seed Plants (3) Basic principles and procedures in the practice of angiosperm systematics.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 415
Ecotoxicology (3) Major concepts and controversies in the interdisciplinary field of ecological toxicology; toxicity analysis, remediation, and case studies of environmental pollution.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, BIOL 220W;FOR 308 orW F S 209
BIOL 416
Biology of Cancer (3) This course intends to illustrate biological basis of cancer development, and discusses aspects on prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 222 orBIOL 230W
BIOL 417
Invertebrate Zoology (4) Function and form of major invertebrate phyla.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
BIOL 419
Ecological and Environmental Problem Solving (3) Overview of processes involved in solving environmental problems. Provides students with toolkit for understanding ecological and environmental problems.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 420
(GEOSC 420)
Paleobotany (3) Classification, morphology, phylogeny, and stratigraphic occurrence of fossil plants; practicum includes field trips and study of paleobotanical techniques and specimens.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
any 3 credit introductory course in historical geology or plant biology
BIOL 421
(VB SC 421)
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4) The comparative anatomy of representative vertebrate animals discussed from a descriptive and an evolutionary viewpoint.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 422
Advanced Genetics (3) Chromosomal mechanism of heredity; cytoplasmic and polygenic inheritance, chemical genetics, genomics, and experimental evolution.
Effective: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
one genetics or genetic based course includingBIOL 133, BIOL 222, BIOL 322 orBIOL 230W
BIOL 422W
Advanced Genetics (3) Chromosomal mechanism of heredity; cytoplasmic and polygenic inheritance, chemical genetics, and experimental evolution.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Summer 2010
Prerequisite:
BIOL 133 orBIOL 222 orBIOL 230W
BIOL 423
Introductory Palynology (4) Morphology, taxonomy, stratigraphy, and paleoecology of fossil palynomorphs; practicum--study of modern pollen and spores and analysis of sedimentary rocks.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
any 3-credit introductory course in historical geology or plant biology
BIOL 424
Seeds of Change: The Uses of Plants (3) Interdisciplinary approach to the biology, chemistry, history, and culture of the interactions between plants and people.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110;BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W orBIOL 240W
BIOL 425
(PPATH 425)
Biology of Fungi (4) A survey of the biological diversity of fungi, stressing evolution, ecololgy, disease, morphology, life histories, and importance to human affairs.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
fifth-semester or graduate standing in a biological sciences major with six credits completed in the major
BIOL 426
Developmental Neurobiology (3) Overview of basic developmental processes as they apply to the central nervous system.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 141 orBIOL 240
BIOL 427
Evolution (3) Selected topics on the evolution of life.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W
BIOL 428
Population Genetics (3) Mathematical formulation of evolution by natural selection, genetic equilibrium under selection, mutation, migration, random drift.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, STAT 250;MATH 111 orMATH 141
BIOL 429
Animal Behavior (3) Physiological mechanisms, ecological relevance, and adaptive significance of animal behavior.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, BIOL 220W
BIOL 430
(B M B 430, ENT 430)
Developmental Biology (3) Molecular and genetic analyses of mechanisms involved in differentiation and determination in biological systems.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
B M B 252 ; orBIOL 222, BIOL 230W
BIOL 431
Comparative Plant Morphology (4) Origin, structure, development, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships of plants and fungi.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 432
Developmental Genetics (3) An advanced course in developmental biology, focusing on the use of genetics techniques to study fundamental questions of animal development.
Effective: Summer 1998
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W ; orB M B 251, B M B 252
BIOL 435
Ecology of Lakes and Streams (3) Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of freshwater environments, with special emphasis on factors regulating productivity in freshwater ecosystems.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 436
Population Ecology and Global Climate Change (3) Ecological responses of individuals, populations, and communities to environmental variation, with emphasis on climate change.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220
BIOL 437
Histology (4) Microscopic structure of the tissue of the animal body.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W
BIOL 438
Theoretical Population Ecology (3) Theoretical discussions of demographics, population and metapopulation growth models, life histories, and species interactions such as competition, predation, host-parasitoid relationships.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, MATH 140, STAT 250
BIOL 439
Practical Bioinformatics (3) Practical aspects of retrieving and analyzing biological information residing in common databases.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230 orB M B 251
BIOL 440
Embryology (4) Origin and development of the various tissues and organs of the animal body.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 441
Plant Physiology (3) Classical and current concepts in plant constituents, mineral nutrition, water relations, respiration, photosynthesis, photoperiodism, plant hormones, growth, and development.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W
BIOL 442
Plant Physiology (3) Techniques and fundamentals of classical and current experimental plant physiology, with emphasis in those areas studied in BIOL 441. Laboratory.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W, BIOL 407 orBIOL 441
BIOL 443
Evo-devo: Evolution of Developmental Mechanisms (3) How evolution of animals and plants can be traced to changes in the regulation and/or interactions of genes controlling development.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240
BIOL 444
Field Ecology (3) This field course will explore the flora and fauna of the mid-Atlantic area.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 446
Physiological Ecology (3) The physiological abilities of plants and animals to adapt to their abiotic environment.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, BIOL 240W
BIOL 448
Ecology of Plant Reproduction (3) Analysis of the ecology, evolution, and natural history of angiosperm reproduction, including pollination, fruit-set, dispersal, and relevant plant- animal interactions.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 450W
Experimental Field Biology (3-5) A practical introduction to modern experimental techniques for ecological study of terrestrial, marine, and fresh water habitats.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W, BIOL 240W
BIOL 454
Herpetology (2) The biology of reptiles and amphibians.
Effective: Fall 1994
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
BIOL 459
(BIOTC 459, HORT 459)
Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology (3) Principles and techniques for the in vitro culture, propagation, and genetic manipulations of plant cells.
Effective: Fall 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W ; orB M B 251, B M B 252
BIOL 460
(ANTH 460)
Human Genetics (3) The human genome, its variation, origins, and relation to disease and other traits.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W or 3 credits in genetics
BIOL 460H
(ANTH 460H)
Human Genetics (4) Gene mapping in humans; molecular basis of genetic disease; gnomic structure; immunogenetics; and genetic evidence for human evolutionary history.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
3 credits in genetics orANTH 021 orBIOL 222 orBIOL 230W ; and 3 credits in statistics
BIOL 461
Contemporary Issues in Science and Medicine (3) Current/classical issues relating to health, research, agriculture, environment, and biotechnology. Active exploration of the impact of science on society.
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
A 400-level Biology course.
BIOL 463
General Ecology (3) Illustrates science of ecology, from individual, population, and community- level perspectives, discusses applications of this science to issues of conservation of biodiversity.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220
BIOL 464
(ANTH 464)
Sociobiology (3) The study of the adaptive function of social behavior, the comparative analysis of social organization, and the ecology of sociality.
Effective: Spring 1987
Prerequisite:
6 credits in biology or anthropology
BIOL 465
General Cytology (3) Structure and function of organelles of plant and animal cells, mitosis, meiosis, cytological techniques.
Effective: Fall 1988
Prerequisite:
12 credits in biology and/or molecular and cell biology
BIOL 466
Laboratory in Cytology (1) Laboratory exercises concerning aspects of cell structure and function and cytological equipment and techniques discussed in BIOL 465.
Effective: Fall 2000
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:BIOL 465
BIOL 469
(BB H 469)
Neurobiology (3) Comprehensive examination of neuroanatomy and physiology designed to integrate the principles of neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and molecular biology.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
BIOL 470
(BB H 470)
Functional and Integrative Neurosciences (3) Neurobiological function in motivated behaviors, motor and sensory functions, learning and memory development, sexual differentiation, and pathology.
Effective: Summer 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 469
BIOL 471
Molecular Neurobiology/Cell Biology Laboratory (3) Introduction to modern molecular and cellular methodologies. The course is designed to integrate the principles of molecular cell biology with neurochemistry and neuroendocrinology.
Effective: Summer 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 469
BIOL 472
Mammalian Physiology (3) Mechanisms concerned with normal animal function, with special emphasis on humans.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W, CHEM 203
BIOL 473
Laboratory in Mammalian Physiology (2) Laboratory experiments demonstrating fundamentals in physiology.
Effective: Summer 1985
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:BIOL 472
BIOL 474
(GEOSC 474)
Astrobiology (3) In depth treatment of principles/concepts of biochemical evolution, the origin/evolution of life; evaluation of distribution of life in the universe.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
BIOL 477
Biology of Human Sexuality (3) Biological aspects of human sexual development, response, expression, function, and dysfunction among individuals of various ages and life experiences.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
BIOL 177
BIOL 479
(AN SC 479)
General Endocrinology (3) Endocrine mechanisms regulating the morphogenesis, homeostasis, and functional integration of animals.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite:
BIOL 141 orBIOL 472
BIOL 482
Coastal Biology (4) Marine organisms, their interactions with each other, and their relationships with several coastal habitats.
Effective: Fall 1994 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 482
Coastal Biology (3-4) Marine organisms, their interactions with each other, and their relationships with several coastal habitats.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
BIOL 492
Senior Seminar in Biology (1) Discussion of selected topics from recent biological literature; reports on current research or internship experiences.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
18 credits in Biology; seventh-semester standing
BIOL 495
Internship in Biology (3-12) Practical off-campus experience in Biology under the supervision of a professional and a faculty member.
Effective: Fall 2007
BIOL 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
BIOL 496A
Advanced Anatomy Research Methods I (4) Students study advanced anatomical topics and develop a proposal and apply for funding for a publishable manuscript.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 496A
Teaching Assistant for Cell Biology Lab (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 496B
Junior/Senior Research in Behrend Biology (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 496B
Junior/Senior Research in Behrend Biology (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 496C
Development of a Web-based Tool to Teach Tree Identification Courses at Penn State York (3) Students will develop their interest in plant biology through tree/plant identification. Students will develop a plant/tree identification webpage for PSU York campus.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
BIOL 497A
The Biology of RNA (3) This course explores the role of RNA in the emergence of life, evolution of RNA function and relevance of RNA-based mechanisms to health.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 497A
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497A
Biology of RNA (3) This course explores the role of RNA in the emergence of life, evolution of RNA function and relevance of RNA-based mechanisms to health.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
BIOL 230W
BIOL 497B
Human Dimensions of Health Care (3) Health care from viewpoint of patients, families, and health care providers by on-site experience in family and community medicine settings.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 497B
Biology of Reproduction (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497C
Molecular Basis of Neurological Disorders (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497D
Pathobiology (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497E
Vertebrate Evolution (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497F
Environmental Science and Conservation Biology: A Field Course in the Biodiversity of Costa Rica (4) Using a course model of pre-trip, field-trip, and post-trip activities student gain an in-depth interdisciplinary and international understanding of environmental science and conservation biology.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 497G
(MATH 497G)
Modelling in Medicine and Biology (3) A study of computational, mathematical, and statistical models used in biological sciences and medicine, including both historical and contemporary examples.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
BIOL 497G
Environmental Concepts and Economic Principles (4) Using a course model of pre-trip, field-trip (hands-on research), and post- trip activities students gain an interdisciplinary and international understanding of the correlation between global economic growth and its impact on the environment. This course can be considered a powerful tool for effectively promoting global environmental stewardship and training in economic leadership.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
BIOL 498
(ENT 498)
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 1993
BIOL 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
BIOL 499A
(IL)
Tropical Field Ecology (3) An intensive introduction to tropical biodiversity to be taught in Belize, Central America.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W
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