Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
A detailed study of important fungi with emphasis on their biology , physiology and significance . Current research on the control of fungi and treatment of fungal diseases is examined . 4 lecture / laboratory hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-311 Virology ( 3 ) A comprehensive modern approach to the field of virology that focuses on the biology , application , and control of viruses . Topics include , but are not limited to , virus morphology and replication , evolution and extinction , emerging pathogens , gene and bacteriophage therapy , antiviral drugs , and virus-immune system interactions . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in alternate fall semesters . Prerequisites : BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous )
BIO-312 Parasitology ( 2 ) Study of the morphology , distribution , symptoms , treatment , prevention , and control of important parasites . 2 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous ). | BIO-312L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-313 Immunology ( 3 ) The mechanisms , cells , and molecules involved in immunological responses will be examined in this course . Emphasis is on comparison of antibody and cytokine responses . Resistance to infectious organisms , allergic responses , tissue transplantation , and autoimmune diseases will also be discussed . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in alternate spring semesters . Prerequisites : BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-317 Advanced Physiology I ( 3 ) Advanced Physiology explores the regulatory mechanisms involved in maintaining and controlling a homeostatic environment at the subcellular , cellular , and organismal levels . The course begins with a survey of the principles of regulatory and cell physiology and continues with an investigation of electrophysiology and the physiology of the human nervous , muscular , and endocrine systems . This course emphasizes an understanding of how the body functions under normal conditions ( in the absence of disease ). Deviations from normality associated with pathological conditions will be discussed to help demonstrate important concepts in human physiology . 3 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-108 , BIO-204 ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-318 Advanced Physiology II ( 3 ) Advanced Physiology II is a continuation of the study of homeostatic regulatory mechanisms using selected organ systems , including the cardiovascular , respiratory , digestive , renal , reproductive , and immune systems . 3 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-317 with a minimum grade of C ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-4000 Biology Seminar I-Capstone ( 1 ) The first 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 be exposed to options for their future and prepare for their post-graduate plans as well as begin research for their senior thesis . The class will additionally initiate a service project to be completed by graduation and begin the
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