Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
compilation of a portfolio to be submitted in the third capstone course . 1 conference hour per week . Junior status required . Offered in the spring semester . Prerequisites : Junior status ( Required , Previous ). | .
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 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 . Prerequisites : BIO-4000 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites : 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 . Prerequisites : BIO-204 , BIO-204L , CHM-204 , CHM-204L , CHM-301 ( Required , Previous ). | BIO-402L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-402L Molecular Biology of the Cell ( 1 ) 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 experimental results , and maintenance of a detailed laboratory notebook . 3 laboratory hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-402 ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-414 Infectious Diseases ( 3 )
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