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An introduction to the biology and the medical impact and of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and protozoa, with laboratory emphasis on bacteria. PrerequisitePrerequisites: an annual safety training outside of class and BIOCH 152 or BIOL 173.
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Experiential community learning in areas related to future vocation is coordinated with classroom instruction and reflection. Assigned shadowing or interactive experiences require 25-30 hours/semester outside of class. Typical experiences may involve hospitals, biomedical organizations, clinics, health departments, or life science education. PrerequisitePrerequisites: satisfactory completion of at least two biology courses and instructor permission.
Core: CE
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A foundation course in basic ecology and evolutionary biology with an emphasis on adaptations of animal and plants to their environment. The role of natural and sexual selection, species interactions, population dynamics, and landscape and community processes are investigated through a variety of projects, simulations, experiments, and field trips to representative ecosystems. Required for students continuing in the biology major, building on the experimental and investigative skills introduced in BIOL 173. PrerequisitePrerequisites: a grade of at least "C" in BIOL 173 or instructor permission and an annual safety training outside of class.
Core: WI
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This course focuses on identification and understanding of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Shenandoah Valley. Students investigate general principles of natural history while simultaneously developing a sense of "place" in the local region. Laboratories rely heavily on field trips. PrerequisitePrerequisites: an annual safety training outside of class and BIOL 173 or permission of instructor. (Fall 2025)
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This course focuses on an anatomical comprehensive study of body systems using human cadaver materials. Histological studies are correlated with the above anatomical studies. Laboratory work includes the hands-on whole-organ level of dissection, osteology, and microscopy. Since human anatomy is intimately tied to its physiology, this course will briefly introduce concepts relating to the body's normal and pathophysiological physiology. PrerequisitePrerequisites: an annual safety training outside class and BIOL 215 or instructor permission. (BMC 612)
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Investigative study of selected body systems including neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine physiology. Extensive laboratory work emphasizes quantification and experimentation while using live materials and physiologic instrumentation. PrerequisitePrerequisites: an annual safety training outside of class and BIOL 112 or BIOL 173. (BMC 562)
BIOL 451 Neuropsychology (3 SH)
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Explores the relationship between science, faith, and the major frameworks of philosophical ethics. Issues such as the evolutionary basis for morality, human nature, environmental ethics, clinical ethics, and bioethics are examined. A "worldview" reflective paper is required. Restricted to students majoring in the biology, chemistry, and biochemistry programs or by instructor permission.
Core: WI
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Strategic Leadership in Organizations is a capstone course, intended to draw upon content learned in previous courses, such as management, accounting and finance, and marketing. It is primarily a course in business values and strategy and is designed to teach analytical thinking while understanding concepts of business strategy and competition. Important themes include effective and ethical leadership, sustainable business strategy and the role of organizational values. PrerequisitePrerequisites: Senior standing and program admission.
Core: CE
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Work experience designed to integrate practice and theory, to give business administration majors insight into current policies, procedure, and problems in all types of organizations. Frequent consultation with and written reports to the faculty advisor guide the student's experience. Travel and personal expenses are the student's responsibility. Can be taken during the summer. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. This is highly recommended for business administration majors. PrerequisitePrerequisites: Admission to the program, junior or senior standing, and a program GPA of at least 2.7. The internship coordinator must approve the internship before it commences.
Core: CE
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Work experience designed to integrate practice and theory, to give business analytics majors insight into current policies, procedure, and problems in all types of organizations. Frequent consultation with–and
written reports to–the faculty advisor guide the student’s experience. Travel and personal expenses are the student's responsibility. Can be taken during the summer. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. This is highly recommended for business analytics majors. PrerequisitePrerequisites: Admission to the program, junior or senior standing, and a program GPA of at least 2.7. The internship coordinator must approve the internship before it commences.
Core: CE
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