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Gwynedd Mercy University
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gene expression . The course continues with an introduction into how genetics influences development , evolution , phylogeny and speciation . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the fall semester . Prerequisites : BIO-203L . Minimum grade of C . ( Required , Concurrent ).
BIO-203L General Biology I ( 1 ) Laboratory investigations designed to supplement and clarify basic biological concepts introduced in BIO 203 , including studies into eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and cellular processes , molecular biology and genetics . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in the fall semester . Prerequisites : BIO-203 . Minimum grade of C . ( Required , Concurrent ).
BIO-204 General Biology II ( 3 ) An introduction into organismal biology beginning with basic systematics and species classification with an investigation into the biodiversity of the animal and plant kingdoms . The structure , function and development of animal systems will be discussed , as will plant growth , response and reproduction . The course culminates with an examination of ecology and animal behavior . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the spring semester . Prerequisites : BIO-203 BIO-203L ; minimum grade C ( Required , Previous ). | BIO-204L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-204L General Biology II ( 1 ) Laboratory investigations designed to supplement and clarify basic biological concepts and species classifications introduced in BIO 204 , including the examination of living and preserved specimens from various phylogenetic kingdoms to gain a familiarity with animal and plant anatomy and physiology . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in the spring semester . Prerequisites : BIO-204 . Minimum grade of C . ( Required , Concurrent ).
BIO-230 Principles of Ecology ( 2 ) A study of the basic hierarchal structure of ecological patterns from the individual organism to the globe . Determination of basic ecology patterns and causes of those patterns will be discussed in terms of abiotic and biotic factors with the underlying evolutionary causes . This class is writing intensive with a least five writing assignments and essay exams . 2 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-204 , BIO-204L ( Required , Previous ). | BIO-230L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-230L Principles of Ecology ( 1 ) An inquiry-based field laboratory in which students develop a research question and experimental design , perform research , and collect and analyze data in appropriate scientific formats . Topics discussed include different approaches to field research , appropriate experimental design , data analysis , and presentation . 3 laboratory hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-230 ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-251 Genetics ( 3 ) An investigation into the fundamental principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance and the molecular and cellular basis of heredity , including the molecular and biochemical processes behind inheritance , gene expression and development . Additional topics include pedigree analysis , mutation and cancer , the conflict between nature and nurture , modern DNA technology , population genetics , evolution , and the ethical impact of genetics on society . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the spring semester .
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