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• BIOL 535: Medical Lab Science - I

  12.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This is the first course for the Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) program through a partnership between Winthrop and the Carolina College of Health Science (CCHS) in Charlotte, NC. Students must complete the prerequisite courses and be formally accepted into the CCHS program.
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• BIOL 536: Medical Lab Science - Semester 2

  12.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This course is the second course for the Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) program through a partnership between Winthrop and the Carolina College of Health Science (CCHS) in Charlotte, NC. Students must complete the prerequisite courses and be formally accepted into the CCHS program.
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• BIOL 537: Medical Lab Science - Semester 3

  4.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This course is the third course for the Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) program through a partnership between Winthrop and the Carolina College of Health Science (CCHS) in Charlotte, NC. Students must complete the prerequisite courses and be formally accepted into the CCHS program.
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• BIOL 539: Neuroscience and Disease (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: A study of the functions of the brain and nervous system and the etiology of neurological disease. This course will analyze several significant topics in neuroscience and neurological disease in depth, providing a greater perspective into the study of neuroscience. The course will use the scientific literature to examine seminal work and significant advances leading to the current state of the field, with an emphasis on critical analysis. Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 221, 222 or 270, 223 or 271; BIOL 300; BIOL 315 or 316 or 317 or 320; CHEM 105 or 202 or 211, and CHEM 108 or 204; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL and CHEM courses taken; OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered in fall of even years.
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• BIOL 540: Special Topics in Biology (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: A detailed examination of specific subjects in biology. Notes: May be retaken for credit when different subjects are taught. Offered variable times. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 & 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prereq; students must have a min. grade of C- in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105 & 108 OR Graduate Status.
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• BIOL 540H: Special Topics in Biology (3)

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: A detailed examination of specific subjects in biology. Notes: May be retaken for credit when different subjects are taught. Offered variable times. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 & 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prereq; students must have a min. grade of C- in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105 & 108 OR Graduate Status.
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• BIOL 542: Global Change Biology (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: An investigation of the connections between biological systems and aspects of environmental change that affect a considerable part of the world. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and 221, 222 or 270, 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 or 202 or 211, and CHEM 108 or 204; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL and CHEM courses taken; OR Permission of instructor for Environmental Science majors; OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered periodically.
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• BIOL 551: Conservation Biology (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: An advanced course which explores current and historical factors which give rise to and threaten biodiversity in ecosystems. This course is rooted in ecology, evolution, and genetics, incorporating information and approaches from population and community ecology, population genetics, biogeography, and systematics. The course will consider the effects of humans on habitats and our species' role in the process of extinction along with our efforts to conserve and protect habitats through establishment of parks, reserves, and other conservation strategies. The course will connect scientific approaches to conservation to a consideration of the social, political, and ethical components of such efforts. Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 221, 222 or 270, 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 or 202 or 211, and CHEM 108 or 204; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL and CHEM courses taken. OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered in spring.
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• BIOL 551H: Conservation Biology (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: An advanced course which explores current and historical factors which give rise to and threaten biodiversity in ecosystems. This course is rooted in ecology, evolution, and genetics, incorporating information and approaches from population and community ecology, population genetics, biogeography, and systematics. The course will consider the effects of humans on habitats and our species' role in the process of extinction along with our efforts to conserve and protect habitats through establishment of parks, reserves, and other conservation strategies. The course will connect scientific approaches to conservation to a consideration of the social, political, and ethical components of such efforts. Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 221, 222 or 270, 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 or 202 or 211, and CHEM 108 or 204; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL and CHEM courses taken. OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered in spring.
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• BIOL 552A: Conservation Biology Practicum A. Travel Field Conservation Biology (3:0:3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: A field course in the methods of conservation biology, which will explore theoretical and practical approaches to conservation biology. Students will learn conservation field methodology by carrying out research projects and will examine how biological and socio-political factors are intertwined in conservation efforts. This course requires travel outside the Carolinas. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; BIOL 551; CHEM 105 and 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prereq; students must have a minimum grade of C- in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105 and 108 OR Graduate Status. Corequisite: BIOL 551, if not already completed. Notes: Fees include the cost of travel to and lodging at the field site. Offered periodically.
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