Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 disease emergence . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in alternate spring semesters . Prerequisites : BIO-203 , BIO-203L , BIO-305 , BIO-305L ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-415 Developmental Biology ( 3 ) 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 hours per week . Prerequisites : BIO-251 , BIO-402 , CHM-301 ( Required , Previous ). | BIO-415L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-415L Developmental Biology ( 1 ) The laboratory is designed to supplement the material presented in the developmental biology lecture by introducing students to the fundamental model systems utilized in the study of developmental processes . Patterns of development will be investigated in both plant and animal species using both prepared specimens and living models . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in the spring semester . Corequisite : BIO 415 ( Required , previous or concurrent ).
BIO-421 Biology Research ( 3 ) This is an independent course of research under the direction of a member of the science faculty . Students will participate in a research project involving a literature review , laboratory research , and data analysis . Students will be expected for formalize their experience with a presentation in written , oral or poster format . Students may earn research credit more than once , but only 3 credits may be used to satisfy the biology major requirements . Permission of instructor required .
BIO-430 Research Process and Techniques ( 0 ) This course will prepare students to conduct research or participate in an internship in the sciences . The course must be taken prior to or in conjunction with enrollment in BIO 421 or BIO 440 . May be taken more than once . Prerequisites : BIO-421 or BIO-440 ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
BIO-437 Special Topics ( 1-3 ) This is an in-depth study of a specialized subject area . The selected topic varies based on student / faculty interest and current research advances . Topic , course structure , credit and instructor will be announced prior to preregistration . Course may be repeated if topic is different . Prerequisites : BIO-204 , BIO-204L ( Required , Previous ).
BIO-439 Independent Study ( 1 )
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