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  • BIOL 338: Ecology of Marine Plankton

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of the phytoplankton and zooplankton in marine and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons will be made between the planktonic population of various types of habitats in relation to primary and secondary productivity. This course will be offered summers at the Marine Science Consortium, Wallops Island, Virginia.
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  • BIOL 340: Marine Mammals

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The distribution, population size, physiology, evolution, adaptations and ecological relationships of marine mammals will be studied with an emphasis on mammals of the Atlantic Ocean. This course will stress hands-on understanding of marine mammal physiology, behavior, population dynamics and species diversity. Laboratory and field work will include an extended off-campus field trip to facilities holding and/or studying marine mammals of the NE Atlantic Ocean. In addition, the laboratory portion of this course will emphasize data collection in the field, and subsequent analysis and presentation of the data through a required mini-research project.
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  • BIOL 342: Herpetology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course will provide an introduction to the biology of reptiles and amphibians. Emphasis is on evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology, ecology, life-history, diversity, and conservation of these groups. Laboratories will provide hands-on investigation of reptile and amphibian anatomy, research techniques, habitat quality, subspecies identification. Weekend field trips may be required in the course.
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  • BIOL 344: Marine Botany

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of marine and marine fringe plants of the Middle Atlantic Coast, their taxonomy, ecology, distribution, life histories, physiology, and economic status. Techniques of collecting, preserving, identifying and herbarium cataloging will be stressed. Exercises in plant ecology, deep core pollen analysis and marine microbiology will be included. (Same as MARSC 342: Marine Botany at Consortium, Wallops Island, Virginia.)
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  • BIOL 346: Molecular Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of the metabolism of the cell, detailing the biosynthetic pathways in regards to the production, conversion and utilization of energy. Laboratory work covers the use of laboratory equipment to reinforce the theories from lecture and familiarize the student with laboratory techniques.
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  • BIOL 348: Biological Oceanography

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The interdisciplinary study of the interactions between biological communities and the ocean environment as observed in the distribution of coastal plankton, fish and benthic invertebrates. Field studies of sample populations will be compared to quantitative environmental variables using state-of-the-art sampling equipment. Topics covered include: the effect of current transport on plankton at barrier island passes, the effect of submarine banks on fish populations, ground truth data for satellite imagery, and epibenthic population studies of nearshore and intertidal environments. This course will be offered summers at the Marine Science Consortium, Wallops Island, Virginia.
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  • BIOL 350: Cell Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A comprehensive study of the cell with emphasis on how cell structure (biological molecules, biological membranes, and cellular organelles) relates to overall cell function. The laboratory is designed to investigate basic cell structure and function as well as patterns of cell growth with an emphasis on microscopy and various cell staining techniques. Both plant and mammalian cell systems will be utilized.
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  • BIOL 352: Coral Reef Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of coral reef types and the relationship of reef organisms to their environment. Emphasis is given to species diversity/identification, symbiosis, and effects of abiotic factors, predation, and competition on the abundance and distribution of coral reef organisms. A segment of this course involves on-site study of the biology of tropical reefs/organisms and the accumulation of species populations data usually at Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, but other reef locations may be used.
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  • BIOL 354: Developmental Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to correlate the major stages of development from the DNA blueprint to an organism's final structure with a focus not only on classical embryology but also on understanding how molecular mechanisms relate to development of organisms. Students will have the opportunity to discuss current issues in developmental biology including stem cell research and cell cloning. The laboratory will consist of a morphological and molecular study of growth and differentiation of the sea urchin, Drosophila, frog, chick, and human development. In a culminating activity, students will propose and carry out a short project that focuses on the effects of teratogens on development.
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  • BIOL 356: Immunology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to provide a current understanding of the development and function of the mammalian immune system with emphasis on cellular interactions within the human immune system. A significant component of the course will be to understand the basis of the immune system disorders. The laboratory work will provide students with an understanding of the theory and practical aspects of clinical testing and research in immunology. The course will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Microbiology and related courses.
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