2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

BIOL 202 3 cr.
(E) The ABC’s of Genetics
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. Three hours lecture.
BIOL 210 3 cr.
Introductory Medical Microbiology
(Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL 110-111, CHEM
110-111; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture
and lab) Fundamentals of microbiology,
including structure, function, identification,
pathogenesis, epidemiology and control of
microorganisms with emphasis on human
pathogens. Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
Fall only.
BIOL 241 5 cr.
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (O)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142; requires concurrent
enrollment in lecture and lab) Structure and
phylogeny of vertebrate organ-systems, emphasizing
and comparing vertebrate structures in
relation to their functions. Amphioxus, shark,
necturus, and the fetal pig are subjected to
detailed laboratory study. Three hours lecture,
four hours lab. Fall only.
BIOL 243 5 cr.
The Human Body (O)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142; requires concurrent
enrollment in lecture and lab) Structure and
function of the principal organ systems in mammals,
emphasizing the human condition. The cat
is subjected to detailed study in the laboratory.
Three hours lecture, four hours lab. Spring only.
BIOL 245 4.5 cr.
General Physiology* (O)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142, CHEM 112-113;
requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and
lab) Physiological processes underlying functioning
of the animal organism. Study of irritability,
excitation, conduction, contractility, cellular
physiology, and functions of mammalian organsystems.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
BIOL 250 5 cr.
Microbiology (C,O,M)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142, CHEM 112-113;
requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and
lab) Structure, function, growth, reproduction,
heredity and relationships of bacteria, yeasts,
Arts and Sciences/Biology 95
molds, viruses; a brief survey of pathogens, life
cycles of parasitic microzoa; introduction to disease
and immunology. Three hours lecture, four
hours lab; not open to Nursing majors.
BIOL 255 3 cr.
Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (C,O)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142, concurrent
enrollment in CHEM 233, if not already successfully
completed) A survey of concepts and
disciplines within the nutritional sciences. Lectures
and discussion address basic sciences, biological
factors, and current controversies including
physiological systems directly and indirectly
influencing nutrition and metabolism, nutrients
and their metabolism, energy balance, food technology,
and agribusiness. Spring semester
BIOL 260 4.5 cr.
Genetics (G)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142) Mendelian, cyto-,
population and evolutionary, and basic molecular
genetics; emphasis on eucaryotes. Three
hours lecture, three hours lab.
BIOL 263 5 cr.
Genetic Engineering (G)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142; requires concurrent
enrollment in lecture and lab) 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. Three
hours lecture, three hours lab.
BIOL 272 5 cr.
Invertebrate Biology (O,P)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142; requires concurrent
enrollment in lecture and lab) 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. Three hours lecture,
three hours lab. Fall, odd years.
BIOL 273 3 cr.
Marine Ecology (P)
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141-142) Diversity of
marine habitats and of the organisms that
inhabit them. Lectures and discussion address
the physical and biological factors that influence
the distribution and ecology of organisms in the
various marine environments, including intertidal,
estuarine, benthic, coral reef, and open
ocean communities. The effects of humans on
the sea will be assessed. Three hours lecture.