2009–2010 - Grove City College

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BIOL 372. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY - WWW. Students who have displayed
aptitude in biology investigate assigned research problems using web resources and report weekly to
the class. A research proposal written according to professional guidelines is required. Prerequisite:
consent of the department. Semester course, one hour.
BIOL 375. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY I - DNA. Students with special aptitude
in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Prerequisite: Consent of
the faculty research supervisor and submission of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor.
Fall semester only, one hour.
BIOL 376. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY II - DNA. Students with special aptitude
in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
research supervisor and submission of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor.
Spring semester only, one hour.
BIOL 390. STUDIES IN BIOLOGY. A course permitting students with special interests and needs
to examine topics not included in regular course offerings or in greater depth than possible in regular
courses. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Semester course, one, two, three or four hours.
BIOL 402. BEHAVIORAL BIOLOGY. A comparative study of the behavior patterns exhibited by
vertebrate and invertebrate organisms with field and lab exercises exploring physiological and environmental
factors affecting individual and group behavior. Emphasis is on the role of behavior in the
regulation and evolution of animal populations and on biological factors affecting learning. Two sessions
per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or 102 or permission of instructor.
Alternate Fall semesters, three hours.
BIOL 407. MICROBIOLOGY. An introduction to microorganisms, primarily bacteria, encompassing
considerations of taxonomy, structure, physiology, ecology, genetics, immunology, and disease.
The course has importance for a variety of careers including areas of healthcare, environment, education,
biotechnology, and research. Two lectures and two labs per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101
and Chemistry 101 or permission. Fall semester only, four hours.
BIOL 409. ENTOMOLOGY. A study of the class Insecta, including insect diversity, life histories,
morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and impact on human society. The course includes a combination
of lecture and laboratory components. The lab component includes field excursions for collecting
insects for display and anatomical/taxonomic investigation. Course traditions include a blacklight
party and a bug feast. Three periods per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or 102 or permission of
instructor. Fall semester only, three hours.
BIOL 421. AQUATIC AND FISHERY BIOLOGY. A study of freshwater and marine ecosystems,
including the impact of pollution on aquatic environments, water chemistry, taxonomy of aquatic
organisms, fisheries, and management of aquatic systems. Two sessions per week. Prerequisite:
Biology 231 or permission of instructor. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours.
BIOL 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for individual study of specialized topics in
the biological sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Semester course, one, two, three, or four hours.
BIOL 470. BIOLOGY RESEARCH. Course providing independent opportunity in biological
research under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Not to be taken concurrently with Biology 475 or
476. Prerequisite: minimum of 8 hours of Biology credits, consent of faculty research sponsor and
completed research study form for the Registrar. Semester course, one or two hours.
BIOL 475. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY III—DNA. Senior students with special
aptitude in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Not to be taken
concurrently with Biology 497. Prerequisite: consent of the faculty research supervisor and submission
of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor.
Fall semester only, one or two hours.