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BIOL 391: Plant Ecology Lab This laboratory is intended to reinforce many of the concepts discussed in lecture. Hypothesis testing is important in science and as such data collection and analysis will be used to test hypotheses. These hypotheses will require us to become familiar with the local plant families and common sampling methods. The laboratories have an outdoor component. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127 1 credit BIOL 395: Fisheries Biology This course explores the morphology, classification, life history, population dynamics, and ecology of freshwater fishes. Concurrent with BIOL 396. Prerequisite: BIOL 122-127 3 credits, Fall BIOL 396: Fisheries Biology Lab This course emphasizes collection, identification, and assessment of local fishes. Concurrent with BIOL 395. Prerequisite: BIOL 122-127
1 credit, Fall
BIOL 487: Directed Research In this course, the student works with a biology faculty member on an ongoing or newly funded project. Upon completion of the project, or a designated portion thereof, the student will make a presentation. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127 and written permission of faculty mentor 1-3 credits, Fall, Spring BIOL 488: Biology Research I In this course, the student works individually with a biology faculty member to identify a research project that can be conducted at Gannon University or in collaboration with another organization. The student will conduct a literature review, design a research project, and prepare a written research proposal that will be submitted to the faculty mentor at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: BIOL 122-127 & written permission of faculty mentor 1-3 credits, Fall, Spring BIOL 489: Biology Research II In this course, the student works with a biology faculty member to conduct the research proposed in Biology Research I (BIOL 488). The student will submit a written report of the results of the project to the faculty mentor. An internal or external presentation is required. Prerequisite: BIOL 122-127, 488 and written permission of faculty mentor 1-3 credits, Fall, Spring BIOL 490-495: Special Topics in Biology Topics of special and/or current interest in all areas of biology will be covered. For these courses, a student conducts a literature search. A written and oral report based on the review of applicable scientific literature must be accepted by the faculty before a grade is given. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127 plus 8 additional BIOL credits. Instructor written permission is required. 1-3 credits, Fall, Spring BIOL 496-499: These numbers designate special situations such as CO-OP projects, internships, Independent Study and experimental courses at the upper divisional level. A written report and oral presentation to the biology faculty is required. The credit may take the place of BIOL 490-495 providing it exceeds 1 credit and the requirement of a written and oral report is included. Prerequisites: BIOL 122-127 & written permission of the Chair of Biology Department 1-3 credits Biology Curriculum The biology curriculum provides students with a wide range of options to gain a broad background in the biological sciences. The biomedical science courses offered in the curriculum, including Human Gross Anatomy, Histology and Endocrinology, prepare our students for medical school or medically-related professional programs. Students are able to