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  • BIOL 468: Principles of Systematics

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course focuses on the practice of classifying organisms utilizing modern systematic techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the reconstruction of evolutionary histories of organisms using both molecular and morphological characters. Topics include species concepts, deliniation of taxonomic groups, and methods of inferring phylogenies. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL115 AND BIOL331
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  • BIOL 469: Introduction to Bioinformatics

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    The aim of this course is to provide a basic introduction to bioinformatics for students in molecular biology or genetics with no particular training in mathematics, statistics or informatics. The students will get an overview of the different databases from around the world that are available on the internet, and will be presented with practical applications of computer-based methods for the analysis of DNA sequences and protein structures. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL115 AND BIOL331 OR BIOL411 OR BIOL439
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  • BIOL 474: Introduction to Oceanography

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the marine environment and current developments in the marine sciences. Topics for study will include the physical parameters of the ocean, ocean basis topography, life in the sea, and resources in the ocean. This course is periodically offered at the Marine Science field station in Wallops Island, Va., only during a summer session. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Any two courses in biology with the exception of laboratory courses only.
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  • BIOL 475: Behavior of Marine Organisms

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Discussion and observations are conducted on the influences of external and internal factors on the regulation and coastal behavior of organisms living in the marine coastal environment. Prerequisite:    BIOL115 AND BIOL114
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  • BIOL 477: Molecular Biology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is intended as an adjunct to BIOL 439 Molecular Biology. This course will provide students with hands-on experience using techniques for molecular biology research including DNA isolation, Southern blotting, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL331 AND CHEM121 AND CHEM123 AND CHEM124 AND CHEM126 AND BIOL439
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  • BIOL 479: Forensic Biotechnology

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is intended to familiarize the students with an understanding of scope and use of biotechnological techniques in forensic sciences, which include criminal investigation, civil cases (paternity testing), and wildlife conservation and management (endangered species), diagnosis of inherited diseases, tissue and organ transplantation, personal and organism identification. This course will be conducted as both lecture and laboratory exercises. The students will learn how to collect, preserve, analyze and interpret biological evidence in forensic contexts: (hair, blood, saliva, semen, tooth pulp, and other tissues). It provides an overview of the techniques and problems related to application of biotechnology in different fields. Major topics will be addressed, such as categories of biological evidence, DNA fingerprinting, blood and serology, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprinting, forensic pathology. Current and historical cases will be used to illustrate examples of good and poor quality investigations and updates to new technologies and breakthroughs will be emphasized. BIOL 331; BIOL 411 OR BIOL 439, AND BIOL 477 and permission of the course instructor. Prerequisite:    BIOL331 AND BIOL411 OR BIOL439 AND BIOL477
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  • BIOL 480: Research Biotechnology

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course introduces research methods in biotechnology including the scientific method, literature search strategies, collection and analysis of data and scientific writing and presentation skills. With assistance from instructors, students choose an independent research project in the area of biotechnology.
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  • BIOL 481: Insect Systematics

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course will provide an in-depth examination of insect diversity at the order and family level with an emphasis upon identification of adults. Topics will include taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, approaches to classifications, nomenclature, zoogeography, ecology, morphology, and techniques of collection. One or more field trips may be required. Since this course is also offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made. Prerequisite:    BIOL114 AND BIOL115
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  • BIOL 484: Environmental Studies Field Experience and Internship

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Environmental field experience is gained by on-the-job experience under direct professional supervision. Interns have served with state, local, federal, and overseas agencies. Opportunities continue to expand as present interns open new positions for future internships. Must be at least a second semester junior or senior studying Enviornmental Studies.
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  • BIOL 485: IS:

    1.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This experience is taken upon the initiative of a student who seeks to study with a knowledgeable faculty member in order to deepen a specific interest in a particular academic discipline. Independent study is a process through which a student either sharply increases his/her already advanced knowledge of a subject matter or increases his/her appreciation about an academic discipline that is correlative with a students advanced knowledge of a subject. The proposed independent study must be submitted to the department for approval. The faculty member supervising the independent study must provide a minimum of five (5) hours of time per credit hour upon request of the student.
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