53 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
The course will explore current and sometimes controversial topics in science. Topics will vary, and will be related to the natural science discipline prefix including concepts in chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology and climate science, geography, and mathematics.
Introduces the fundamental principles of biology including cellular chemistry and energy conversions, cell structure, cell replication, genetics, evolution and organismal diversity, population dynamics and ecology, and environmental issues.
This course introduces classical human heredity, population genetics concepts, molecular genetics, genetic counseling and recent research findings related to human diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease and cancer. It provides a strong background for better understanding of ethical issues associated with genetic manipulation.
The course will explore the basic principles of physical science which describe the world we live in and the universe that surrounds us. Topics will vary related to the physical science discipline prefix including concepts in chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology and climate science, geography, and mathematics.
The course will explore and apply scientific principles that describe and explain interesting current topics in the environmental sciences. Topics will be related to the environmental science discipline prefix including concepts in biology, meteorology and climate science, geology, geography, chemistry and physics.
This course covers the evolutionary and ecological processes that drive biotic diversity and emphasizes fundamental concepts and their relevance to modern societies and environmental issues. This course builds a foundation for understanding the scientific process, critical thinking, and scientific communication.
This course provides an overview of Cannabis Agricultural and Horticultural Practices. Different cultivation and processing techniques relative to specific cannabis forms and end-product will be explored. Students will build a scientific knowledge base of the biological and chemical processes relevant to growing and processing cannabis. Moreover, students will learn the vital aspects of grow operations, understand the cannabis plant life cycle, techniques for harvesting, processing and testing, and how to account for environmental conditions.
Foundational course on the biology of organisms. Emphasis on fundamental concepts and their relevance to the structure and function of prokaryotes, plants, fungi, protists, and animals. Course provides a foundation for understanding organsims between cellular- and kingdom-levels of organization.
This course focuses on the biology of the human organism with recent scientific and medical advances as they relate to the development of public policy. Topics include examining the major body systems and their interrelationships.
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of cell chemistry and biology as well as introduce the concept and skills of cellular and molecular biology. It examines structures and functions common to all organisms; cell structure and function, the central dogma, and biochemistry.
This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations of bioethics, including the most influential schools of moral philosophy and their practical implications in life sciences. It discusses professional ethics, such as the ethical issues that arise from conflicting professional responsibilities and topics such as abortion and euthanasia.
A survey of biotechnology, its impacts on individuals, society, and the environment, and surrounding ethical, social, and economic issues. The course examines how biological processes, organisms, genes, proteins, and cells are used to develop technologies, and their applications in medicine, research, industry, agriculture, and forensics.
Biomedical Terminology and Usage is a course designed to provide students in the pre-health sciences and interested in a career in biomedical sciences with an opportunity to learn relevant terminology in the areas of medicine, microbiology, immunology, genetics, and cell/molecular biology. The course will examine the most common terms used in these fields of study and allow the students an opportunity to use the terms to successfully communicate complex scientific and medical concepts.
Genetics plays an important role in all aspects of biology, acting on molecules, cells, organisms and populations. Genetic analysis also provides a powerful approach to address biological questions, and its methodologies are employed in fields as diverse as biotechnology, forensics, medicine and conservation. This course introduces students to the principles of classical and molecular genetics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic concepts of genetics and on using genetic analysis to study biological problems, developing analytical and problem-solving skills. BIO 218 will provide students with a strong background in genetics, which will be useful for those interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences, conservation and population biology, health sciences, biotechnology or medical professions.
A survey of the scientific principles, research methods, commercial applications, societal impacts, and business environment that impact and define the operation of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Students will learn how genes, proteins and cells work, how biotechnologists study and manipulate living organisms, and how those methods are used to solve problems and create products in medicine, agriculture, industry, criminal justice and the environment. Students will examine ethical, social and economic issues affecting the use of biotechnologies, and the business and regulatory environment in which biotechnology companies operate. The course gives a detailed industry overview relevant to science, engineering, computer science, information management, and business majors considering technical or business careers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies or any student interesting in biotechnology’s impact on the human condition.
This course provides a survey of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic world of microorganisms. The medically important concepts of microbiology including microbial control, acquisition of disease, disease prevention and control will be presented.
This course begins to cover the fundamentals of comparative anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. An emphasis is placed on understanding anatomical terms of position and direction, histology, the integumentary system, the nervous system, the skeletal system, and the cardiovascular system. Registration for both lecture and laboratory is required.
This course covers the fundamentals of comparative anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. An emphasis is placed on understanding the following systems: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
This course is a study of normal human structure and function. Topics include: background organization, and skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, and reproductive systems and their interrelationships. Open to health science majors or by consent of the instructor. Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2811 unless it is being repeated.
This laboratory course reinforces the material presented in BIOL 2810 with emphasis on anatomy and select physiology activities. Students will explore the interrelationship between the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2810 unless it is being repeated.
In phylogenetic sequence, and at the various levels of organization, representatives of each major group of animals are studied as to their anatomy, physiology, origins, life histories, and habitats. Major emphasis is devoted to the invertebrate phyla, but coverage of the phylum Chordata is included. Lecture and laboratory.
This course will illustrate the aspects of animal nutrition with a focus on nutritional requirements and management of the domestic animals. The course will establish the understanding of basic nutrition by looking at energy and nutrients and how these are utilized in the body.
Ecology is the study of the interaction of organisms with the physical environment. The lecture portion of this course will advance students knowledge of fundamental theories and applications in population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology. The lab will allow students an opportunity to examine the practice of ecology through hands-on and/or simulation exercises.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fascinating world of microbes. In this course you will learn general microbiological concepts and principles across a broad spectrum of areas including microbial physiology, genetics, biotechnology, pathogenesis, virology, immunology, and environmental microbiology.
The course covers the biology of the cell, with emphasis on the relationship of structure and function. It is a study of cell structure, cell signaling, organelles, growth, division, membranes, synthesis and regulation.
In this course students will examine all aspects of alternative, sustainable, agriculture including permaculture, organic, and biointensive. Students will explore how to grow food in a sustainable way that helps protect the environment and support economic progress and social equity .
0 TO 4 The study of bird life, this course covers classification, anatomy, ecology, behavior and recognition of birds, with emphasis on local species and their relationships to people and the ecological balance with other organisms. Please
This course will broadly cover the multidisciplinary field of conservation biology. The course will focus on the historical context of this emerging field and the deviation from traditional natural resource management. The course will explore the impact of humans on biodiversity, both in the destruction of it and in the maintenance of what is left. The role of government, non-government organizations, and citizens will be studied.
Humans are changing the global environment in profound ways. Solutions that will benefit current and future generations require interdisciplinary approaches and problem-solving skills. This course will explore the tenets of sustainability: economic viability, environmental protection and social equity, while examining current environmental issues through multiple disciplinary lenses.
This course is a continuation of BIOL 2810 . Topics covered will center attention on the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. Open to health science majors or by consent of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 3811 unless it is being repeated.
This lab course reinforces the material presented in BIO3810 with emphasis on anatomy and select physiology activities. Students will explore the interrelationship between the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 3810 unless it is being repeated.
This course will explore topics related to the biology, ecology, and taxonomy of a variety of vertebrate taxon. Topics may include discussions and activities related to adaptation, behavior, conservation, identification, and the evolutionary history of vertebrate groups. Topic areas could include, but are not limited to, herpetology, ichthyology, mammalogy, ornithology and vertebrate biology.
Course focuses on contemporary understanding of specific groups of invertebrate animals. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, synthesis of core principles and application of invertebrate knowledge to experimental and practical problems or questions. Topics may include but are not limited to invertebrate identification, evolutionary relationships, ecology, physiology, and interactions with or impacts to humans.
This course focuses on both theoretical and applied topics of interest in plant and forest biology, ecology, and/or taxonomy, and related fields of study. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, synthesis of core principles, and application of knowledge to complex biological, ecological and taxonomic questions. Course content varies across offerings, but may include topics such as dendrology, forest management, plant identification, ecology or taxonomy, and methods for field sampling and analysis. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. Pre-requisites vary by topic.
This course focuses on both theoretical knowledge and applied issues in ecology, evolution, and environmental biology. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, synthesis of core principles, and application of knowledge to complex ecological and environmental problems. Course content varies across offerings, but may include topics such as field and quantitative methods in aquatic or terrestrial systems, animal behavior and evolution, or applied environmental issues. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. Pre-requisites vary by topic.
This course focuses on a single, broad topic of current interest in Cellular and Molecular Biology and related fields of study. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, synthesis of core principles, and application of Cellular and Molecular Biology knowledge to complex biological questions. Course content varies from semester to semester.
This course focuses on a single, broad topic of interest in human biology and medicine and related fields of study. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, synthesis of core principles, and application of foundational anatomy and physiology and human biology knowledge to complex biological questions. Course content varies from semester to semester.
A detailed study of the immune system of animals, this course covers nonspecific and specific host responses to foreign materials, the interaction between cells of the specific immune response, the nature and diversity of the immune response, the practical applications of the immune response, and disorders associated with the immune response.
0 TO 3 This course is designed to provide a broad overview of vertebrate endocrinology, which is the study of the endocrine system and hormone production. Hormones have a role in most physiologic functions, from energy availability to reproduction and behavior. Their signaling is complex and fascinating. In addition to the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas or reproductive organs, tissues including the heart, kidney, liver, skin, fat, bone and brain also have endocrine functions. This course will explore the anatomy, biochemistry and physiology of the endocrine systems and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders. the course will also introduce principles of clinical diagnosis and management of endocrine abnormalities. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
This course encompasses the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, providing a fundamental understanding of contemporary cancer research on the characterization, prevention and treatment of the disease.
An in-depth discussion of genomes, nucleic acids, and proteins, and how biological mechanisms work at the molecular level. Emphasis is placed on the applications of molecular biology to fields such as medicine and research. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques and develop computer skills in genomics.
0 TO 4 An introduction to the morphology, taxonomy, ecology and distribution of the major groups of freshwater fishes, this course emphasizes the northeastern U.S. fauna.
This course is devoted to concepts and procedures of systematics, and to classifying and identifying fauna collected on field trips.
This course will emphasize wetlands of the United States and their unique habitat characteristics. There will be a focus on plants, soils and hydrology as the principal indicators of wetlands. The wetland regulatory framework will be reviewed, and the procedures for wetland determination and assessment reviewed and practiced in the field.
1 TO 6 Specialized off-campus residential programs offered by department faculty and emphasize the ecology, behavior and/or the natural history of organisms in their natural environments. Focus and credit hours will vary, depending on the length and location of course, course workload, and the site at which the course is offered.
0 TO 3 This course will focus on the practical skills required to test hypotheses and solve problems in the aquatic ecosystem. Lectures will explore the quantitative and analytical methods most often used by aquatic scientists, drawing liberally on applied examples. Students will learn the statistical and analytical principles that form the foundation for sound sampling programs and experiments. Laboratories will be aimed at gaining experience in the applications of these methods. There will be a strong focus on the proper use of field and laboratory equipment. We will explore methods used in the study of aquatic ecosystems, and we will emphasize the development of skills that are most often sought after by potential employers. Our local field sites offer a rich array of opportunities to use technology to better understand the environment, and this course will strive to focus on environmental issues of regional importance. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
An advanced course that examines the mechanisms resulting in biological evolution. Emphasis is placed on how these mechanisms operate at a variety of levels, from individual genes to distantly related species, and thereby produce the diversity of life observed on earth.
This course will prepare students to develop hypotheses, design, conduct, and evaluate research in the biological sciences. Focus is on the applied aspects of experimental design, sampling theory, data collection, analysis (using various statistical software programs), and information dissemination through reports and presentations.
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.
0 TO 4 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.
1 TO 4 The internship provides practical observation and experience in fields related to the biological sciences. The intent of the internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment in which they will be dealing with practical problems requiring real solutions.
This capstone course covers techniques of biotechnology and DNA methods. It explores their underlying principles and applications in research, medicine, forensics, agriculture and conservation. Students gain lab experience with techniques and apply them to address scientific questions, acquiring key skills for biomedical or biological research.
1 TO 4 This course is intended for advanced undergraduate students who wish to develop an independent research project within biology. Students identify problems for investigation and complete all phases of study, including writing a research report and/or presenting the results of their project.
Source: Pennsylvania Western University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
