1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

BIOL. 445 Dr. Kwiecinski
Mammalian Physiology (C, O) 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol. 245 and Chem. 232-233)
Molecular, cellular, and tissue aspects of selected
organ systems not normally covered in General
Physiology, including calcium and skeletal homeostatic
systems, integumentary system, gastrointestinal
system, and aspects of nervous (e.g.,
sense organs), endocrine, reproductive, and lymphatic
systems.
BIOL. 446 Dr. Sweeney
Cardiovascular Physiology (0) 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol 245 and Physics 121 or 141)
The physiological and biophysical bases of cardiovascular
function; including cardiac electrophysiology
and mechanics; regulation of the heart and
the peripheral circulation; hemodynamics; solute
and fluid exchange; and cell-cell interactions governing
white blood cell transit. Special circulations
will highlight the role of cardiovascular regulation
in overall physiological function.
BIOL. 450 Dr. Anderson
* Electron Microscopy (C) 5 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol. 141-142) Introduction to the
mechanics of the electron microscope with emphasis
on standard laboratory techniques, including
preparation of materials, sectioning, viewing and
photographic analysis. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab;
Fall-even years.
BIOL. 471 Staff
Applied Ecology (P) 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol. 371 and Chem. 340) The
application of ecological principles and concepts
to environmental problems; including consideration
of their origins, effects on living systems, and
potential solutions. Consideration of such issues as
biodiversity, habitat degradation and loss, conservation
biology, ecosystem management, wildlife
ecology, agroecology, pollution, and global climate
change. 3 hours lecture.
BIOL. 472 Dr. Hardisky
Systems Ecology (P) 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Biol. 371) The study of ecosystem
dynamics and their relationship to the functioning
of the biosphere. A quantitative approach to
ecosystem structure and function emphasizing the
use of simulation and conceptual models. The
course will involve opportunities to construct and
test simulation models. 3 hours lecture. Spring -
even years.
BIOL. 473 Dr. Hardisky
Marine Biology (O, P) 5 credits
(Prerequisites: Biol. 141 or 101 or permission of
instructor) The ecology of marine and estuarine
systems, including soil chemistry, halophyte physiology,
tidal marsh ontogeny, ecosystem function
and the consequences of human alteration of the
coastal zone. Lab includes a mandatory weekend in
Lewes, DE. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Fall only.
The environmental science program, an interdisciplinary program involving both biology and
chemistry, gives students a variety of research opportunities in the field.
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