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• BIOL 305: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Evolution and analysis of vertebrate structure, with laboratory dissection of representative animal forms. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 306: Special Topics in Biology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  In-depth study of an area of interest in biology. Different areas of study offered on a rotating basis. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 307: Plant Structure and Function

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  A survey of the fundamental processes, forms, and functions of plants with a focus on flowering plants (Angiosperms). Students will learn about plant anatomy and physiology as well as plant morphology and development. Through the lens of structure and function, students will also examine the evolutionary history of land plants and study the ways that plants interact with their environment. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 308: Aquatic Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  An examination of the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of standing and flowing freshwaters and how these dynamics affect the ecology of organisms. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108 AND CHEM 102
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• BIOL 309: Introduction to Neuroscience

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  This course will introduce students to anatomical and physiological properties of the nervous system with special emphasis on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Neuroscience topics to be covered will include molecular function, development, disease states, and research techniques. Laboratories will focus on neural anatomy as well as relevant sensory, developmental, molecular, and related nervous system processes. Prerequisite:    BIOL 104 OR (BIOL 105 and BIOL 115) OR BIOL 107
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• BIOL 311: Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Structure, activities, and control of microorganisms, including principles of immunology. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 312: Herpetology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  The biology of amphibians and reptiles. Along with a review of these two vertebrate groups, emphasis will be placed on the identification of local species through study of specimens and field trips Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 313: Mycology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Study of the taxonomy, form and function of fungi. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 315: Ornithology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and identification of birds. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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• BIOL 317: Marine Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Structure and function of marine ecosystems, communities, and populations. Adaptations of marine organisms and their relationships to their environments will be examined. The ecology of coastal Carolina systems and animals will be emphasized. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108
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