1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

BIOL 105 Dr. Conway
(E)Biodiversity 3 credits
An examination of the variety of animal
and plant species, especially in the two
most diverse ecosystems: the coral reef
and the tropical rain forest. The foundations
of biological diversity will be studied:
ecology, systematics, evolution and
biogeography. The effects of historical,
cultural, economic, religious and political
forces on biodiversity will be analyzed.
Current topics will be discussed, such as
deforestation, human population growth,
endangered species and global warming.
3 hours lecture.
BIOL 108 Dr. Voltzow
*(E)History of Life on Earth 3 credits
Sequence of appearance of life on earth
based on the geological record. Topics
include the origin of life on earth, patterns
and processes of the fossil record, and an
introduction to the diversity of life, past
and present. 3 hours lecture.
BIOL 110 & 111 Staff
*(E) Structure and Function 8 credits
of the Human Body
A general study of the anatomy and physiology
of the human organism, emphasizing
the body’s various coordinated functions
from the cellular level to integrated
organ systems. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
each semester.
BIOL 141 & 142 Staff
*(E) General Biology 9 credits
A comprehensive study of the nature of
living organisms, both plant and animal,
their structure, function, development and
relationships, including the problems of
development, heredity and evolution. 3
hours lecture, 3 hours lab each semester.
BIOL 195 Dr. Conway
(E)Tropical Biology (O, P) 3 credits
Study of tropical communities with
emphasis on the coral reef. Introduction
to a variety of other tropical areas, such as
sandy beaches, turtle grass beds, mangrove
swamps, tide pools, rocky shores,
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and rainforests. Approximately two weeks
will be spent at a biological station in the
American tropics. Swimming proficiency
required. Intersession only.
BIOL 196 (O, P) Dr. Conway
African Photo Safari 3 credits
Natural history of Eastern Equatorial
Africa with special emphasis on the delicate
ecological balance between plant and
animal communities. The savannah plains,
tropical mountain forests, northern frontier
and Great Rift Valley will be visited for
first-hand study of the tremendous diversity
of fauna and flora. Intersession only.
BIOL 201 Dr. Kwiecinski
(E) Anatomy & Physiology 3 credits
(Prerequisite: BIOL 101) An introduction
to the biochemical, cellular, tissue and
organismal organization of selected body
functions; structure in relation to function
is emphasized. 3 hours lecture.
BIOL 202 Dr. McDermott
(E)The ABC’s of Genetics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: BIOL 101) Heredity for the
non-science major, with emphasis on the
human. Provides the background necessary
for the non-scientist to understand
his/her own hereditary background and to
have informed opinions about societal
issues related to genetics. Includes
Mendelian, molecular, and population
genetics, evolution, genetic diseases,
genetic engineering, etc. 3 hours lecture.
BIOL 210 Dr. McDermott
* Introductory Medical 3 credits
Microbiology
(Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL 110-111;
CHEM 110-111) Fundamentals of microbiology,
including structure, function,
identification, pathogenesis, epidemiology
and control of microorganisms with
emphasis on human pathogens. 2 hours
lecture, 2 hours lab. Fall only.