BIO-4001 |
Biology Seminar II-Capstone |
The second of a three-part biology capstone course series. The capstone course( s) help the student to reflect upon how expertise in their discipline has been integrated with the university mission, core values and learning outcomes during the course of their education. Students will meet both as a class for literature and peer reviews as well as individually with an assigned thesis advisor during the formulation of their senior thesis. The class will continue the work of the service project initiated in BIO 4000 and continue the compilation of the portfolio to be submitted in the third capstone course. 1 conference hour per week. Senior status required. Offered in the fall |
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1.00 |
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BIO-4002 |
Biology Seminar III-Capstone |
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The third of a three-part biology capstone course series. The capstone course( s) help the student to reflect upon | |||
how expertise in their discipline has been integrated with the university mission, core values and learning | |||
outcomes during the course of their education. Students will formally present their written thesis to a broader | |||
audience. Students will actively demonstrate proficiency in the discipline via a comprehensive examination and | |||
be required to self-assess their growth with regard to the GMercyU core values and learning outcomes, as well as | |||
the general education and biology program goals through the submission of a portfolio of representative | |||
assignments and experiences spanning their university career. Finally, students will complete a service project | |||
initiated in BIO 4000. 1 conference hour per week. Senior status required. Offered in the spring semester. |
1.00 |
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BIO-402 |
Molecular Biology of the Cell |
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An investigation into the components that comprise cells, how those components are formed as well as how cells | |||
function individually and as part of a multicellular whole. Topics will include organelle structure and function, | |||
molecular signaling, membrane transport, the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle, as well as control mechanisms in | |||
gene expression and loss of control in cancer. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in the fall semester. |
3.00 |
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BIO-402L |
Molecular Biology of the Cell Laboratory |
This is a project-driven laboratory course that introduces students to the world of mammalian cell culture. In addition to learning basic cell culture techniques, students will use cell viability assays, spectrophotometry, RNA isolation, reverse transcription PCR, and DNA gel electrophoresis to investigate important research questions in cell biology. Students will also gain experience in experimental design, data analysis, presentation of |
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experimental results, and maintenance of a detailed laboratory notebook. 3 laboratory hours per week. |
1.00 |
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BIO-414 |
Infectious Diseases |
A mixed lecture and case study approach to human infectious disease. The course explores the processes of transmission, pathogenesis, interaction with the immune response, and evolution of infectious microorganisms. Specifically, the course is focused upon host-pathogen relationships, transmission dynamics, and mechanism of |
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disease emergence. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate spring semesters. |
3.00 |
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BIO-415 |
Developmental Biology |
A study into the biochemical, molecular and genetic factors that regulate organismal growth and development. The field of classical embryology will be combined with molecular biology to investigate the mechanisms by which DNA dictates organism form and function. The course will cover topics including cell fate determination and differentiation, fertilization, embryogenesis, pattern formation, the regulation of gene expression during development, plant and animal cell lineages, tissue and organ formation, gene rearrangements in adult cells, aging, and developmental responses to the environment. Molecular mechanisms of development will be examined in species ranging from bacteria to higher plants and animals. Offered in the spring semester. 3 lecture |
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hours per week. |
3.00 |
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