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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
BIO-4001
Biology Seminar II-Capstone
1
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
Take BIO-4000 . ( Required , Previous ).
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 semester .
BIO-4002
Biology Seminar III-Capstone
1
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 .
Take BIO-4001 . ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-402 Molecular Biology of the Cell 3
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 .
Take BIO-204 BIO-204L CHM-204 CHM-204L CHM-301 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take BIO-402L . ( Required , Concurrent ).