1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

BIOL. 245 Staff
* General Physiology (0) 41/2 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol. 141-142, Chem. 112-1 13)
Physiological processes underlying functioning of
the animal organism. Study of irritability, excitation,
conduction, contractility, cellular physiology,
and functions of mammalian organ-systems. 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
BIOL. 250 Fr. Beining, Dr. Sulzinski
* Microbiology (C, O, M) 5 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 141-142, Chem. 112-1 13)
Structure, function, growth, reproduction, heredity
and relationships of bacteria, yeasts, molds, virus;
a brief survey of pathogens, life cycles of parasitic
microzoa; introduction to disease and immunology.
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; not open to
Nursing majors.
BIOL. 260 Dr. McDermott
Genetics (G) 41/2 credits
(Prerequisite: Biology 141- 142) Mendelian, cyto-,
population and evolutionary, and basic molecular
genetics; emphasis on eucaryotes. 3 hours lecture,
3 hours lab.
BIOL. 263 Dr. Dwyer
* Genetic Engineering 5 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 141-2) Study of the nature and
function of the gene with emphasis on the experimental
evidence which gave rise to the present
concepts of genetic engineering. Strong emphasis
is placed on recombinant DNA techniques in both
lecture and laboratory. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab;
Spring only.
BIOL. 270 Dr. Townsend
Biology of the 3 credits
Vascular Plants (O, P)
(Prerequisite: Biology 141-142) A survey of the
vascular plants with respect to anatomy, life history
and reproduction, ecology and natural history,
evolution and systematic. Emphasis will be on the
flowering plants as the dominant plant group of
terrestrial communities. 3 hours lecture.
BIOL.272 Dr. Voltzow
*Invertebrate Biology (O,P) 5 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 141-142). Structure and function
of the major groups of invertebrates with
emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Labs
focus on the diversity of invertebrate forms and
include field trips. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
Fall--odd years.
BIOL. 344 Fr. Beining
Principles of 4 1/2 credits
Immunology (C,O,M)
(Prerequisite: Biol. 250, strongly recommended for
344 lecture, required for 344 lab) The basic molecular,
cellular and organismal aspects of the
immune response, emphasizing chemical and functional
bases of antigens and immunoglobulins, cellular
and humoral response, tolerance, immune
deficiency, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, blood
groups, transplantation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours
lab; lab should only be taken concurrently with
lecture. Spring only.
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BIOL. 345 Dr. Anderson
Comparative Animal 3 credits
Physiology (P,O)
(Prerequisite: Biol. 245) The physiological princi-
pies involved in adaptations of animals to their
environment from a comparative viewpoint;
osmotic control, temperature regulation, nerve and
muscle physiology, sensory perception, etc. 3
hours lecture. Fall-odd years.
BIOL. 346 Dr. J. Carey
Endocrinology and 3 credits
Reproduction (C,O)
(Prerequisite: Biol. 245) The mammalian
endocrine system; emphasis on molecular mechanisms
of hormone action, feedback control of hormone
production, integration with other physiological
systems, and reproductive endocrinology. 3
hours lecture. Spring only.
BIOL. 347 Dr. Conway
Exercise Physiology (0) 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 245) Study of the anatomical
and physiological effects of exercise, centering
around control of physical performance by capacity
to generate energy through aerobic and anaerobic
pathways; includes the effects of heredity, age,
nutrition, training and environment on performance.
Emphasizes the multidimensional role of
exercise in weight control, cardiovascular fitness,
stress management, fatigue, strength, etc. 3 hours
lecture/demonstration. Spring-odd years.
BIOL. 348 Dr. Adams
Neurophysiology (C, O) 4 1/2 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 245, or, for Neuroscience
majors, Psych. 231 ) Study of the organization and
function of the neuron, neural circuits, and the
major sensory and motor components of the central
nervous system; bioelectric phenomena,
synaptic transmission; the neural basis for higher
functions such as cognition, memory, and learning.
3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Lecture - Spring only;
Lab - spring - even years.
BIOL. 349 Dr. Hardisky
Plant Physiology (C, O, P) 5 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 141 or 101 or permission of
instructor) Functional anatomy and physiology of
plants, including structure, photosynthesis, respiration,
mineral nutrition, water relations, productivity,
growth and differentiation, transport, stress
physiology, and energy flow. 3 hours lecture, 3
hours lab. Spring - odd years.
BIOL. 350 Dr. Greuel
* Cellular Biology (C, M) 5 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 141-142) Study of structurefunction
relationships in eukaryotic cells.
Emphasis on cell membranes, cell organelles,
cytoskeleton, and extracellular matrices.
Regulation of cell proliferation, signaling, recognition/adhesion,
and motility will be examined, particularly
as they relate to malignancy. Labs focus
on experimental studies of cellular structure and
function using techniques of modem cell biology.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Fall only.