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The following list shows all graduate-level Biology courses in the University Catalog, in numerical order. Not all courses in the Catalog are offered on a regular basis, because of staffing constraints.
To plan course selections, students may estimate likely availability from patterns of offering
over recent semesters, but for information about a specific semester, consult
Villanova's online
Master Schedule or contact the
Biology graduate secretary.
BIO 7105 -
Vertebrate Ecology
Description: Ecology of vertebrates at individual and population levels, with emphasis on birds and mammals. Natural selection and adaptation; demography; life history ecology and evolution; behavioral ecology; speciation and species interactions; biodiversity and extinction; population viability; and endangered species management. Laboratory exercises, field trips, and student projects complement lecture material, with emphasis on collection and analysis of field data, and on familiarity with regional organisms, habitats, and conservation problems. Prerequisites: BIO 3012 or BIO 3255 or BIO 3405 or BIO 4305, or one equivalent course, or consent of instructor.
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Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2005, Spring 2003, Spring 2001
BIO 7151 -
Biogeochemistry Lec
Description: For each of several elements of the periodic table, this course will focus on patterns of geological abundance, biotic and abiotic factors affecting solubility and therefore availability, and the role of each element in biological systems (deficiency, essentiality, toxicity). While the course will emphasize the essential elements, some attention will be paid to nonessential, but potentially toxic metals.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2001, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7152 -
Biogeochemistry Lab
Description: The course will provide an in-depth coverage of methods for the collection, preservation, and storage of water and soil samples, as well as methods for the biological, chemical, and physical characterization of water and soil samples.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites: BIO 7151
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2001, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7205 -
Comparative Physiology
Description: Physiological mechanisms used by vertebrates and invertebrates to survive in different environments. Laboratory to provide an in-depth study in a selected area of animal physiology. Prereq: A course in animal physiology or invertebrate zoology.
Prerequisites: BIO 3055 or BIO 3505
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Summer 2001, Spring 2000, Spring 1998, Spring 1996
BIO 7321 -
Immunology
Description: Fundamental principles underlying innate and adaptive immunity. Cellular and molecular mechanism of development and function of immune cells including lymphocytes and mechanisms related to self-tolerance, antigen processing and presentation, lymphocyte activation, lymphocyte death and generation of cullular and humoral immune response. Consequences of malfunctioning of the immune response and clinical implications discussed.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005
BIO 7322 -
Immunology Laboratory
Description: Experimental methods used to analyze humoral and cell mediated immune responses. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of immune response, with the focus on the understanding of the rationale behind the methods used and its applicability. Develop skills in researching the literatire related to cellular and molecular immunology.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005
BIO 7401 -
History of Biology
Description: The development, organization and separation of the various branches of biology; the foremost contributors to the science; special emphasis given to taxonomy, physiology and evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered:
BIO 7555 -
Molecular Ecol and Evol
Description: The application of molecular techniques to ecological and evolutionary questions. The lecture will emphasize the impact of molecular biology on advances in ecology and evolutionary biology. The laboratory will focus on applications of some molecular techniques in the examiniation of genetic variation present in field populations of field organisms. Prereqs: Undergraduates: genetics, molecular biology; Graduates: two of the following: genetics, evolution, ecology, or molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIO 4505
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 1996
BIO 7601 -
Paleobiology
Description: An exploration of the rich historical data of the fossil record and what it reveals about evolutionary, ecological and biogeographic patterns and processes. Specific topics include the causes and consequences of speciation and extinction, and the effects of these processes on patterns of abundance and distribution through space and time. Prereq: Genetics and a course in either Ecology or Evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351 and (BIO 3255 or BIO 4305)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7705 -
Plant Ecology
Description: Ecological principles are considered at the plant species, population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Topics discussed in detail include ecological plant physiology, succession, productivity of ecosystems, soils, nutrient cycling, the effects of disturbances on ecosystem structure and function, and the major vegetation types in North America. Field and laboratory studies complement the lecture material.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2002, Fall 2000, Fall 1998, Fall 1996
BIO 7755 -
Plant Ecophysiology
Description: Plant interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Lecture emphasizes plant Anatomical, Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical adaptations and acclimations determining plant and population survival, performance and distribution in dynamic ecosystems. Laboratory focuses on field methods and techniques culminating in student- driven, independent research projects.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Summer 2002
BIO 7801 -
Prac of Biostatistics
Description: Characterization of data, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, the analysis of variance and the analysis of frequencies. The course will emphasize the interpretation of results and the use of the computing machinery.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2001, Spring 1996
BIO 7905 -
Eukaryotic Microbiology
Description: The structure, function, and taxonomy of representative free living and parasite protozoa; methods of culturing protozoa and preparation of permanent slides in laboratory. Prereq: Invertebrate Zoology or consent of instructor.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2005, Fall 2003
BIO 7921 -
Sensory Biology
Description: Problems in the comparative sensory biology, sensory neuroethology and sensory ecology of vertebrates. Analysis of sensory environment, structure-function relationships in vertebrate sensory systems and neuroethological case studies. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2003, Spring 2002, Spring 2000
BIO 7940 -
Special Topics in Biolog
Description: Current topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information will be available in the department office.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Summer 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 7950 -
Special Topics C/M/D Biology
Description: Current topics in cellular, molecular, and development biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered:
BIO 7955 -
Biodiversity & Systematics
Description: Philosophical, methodological and practical aspect of systematics, from species description to phylogeny reconstruction. The role of systematics in comparative biology and its applications in bioogeography, molecular biology, and other fields are investigated. Methods of biodiversity assessment and the implications of biodiversity data for conservation. Emphasis on the practical aspects of data collection, computer-assisted phylogeny reconstruction, and taxon identification.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2002
BIO 7960 -
Adv Topics: C/M/D Biology
Description: More intensive coverage of current topics in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 7962 -
Cell, Molecular & Develop Lab
Description: Lab to accompany Advanced Topics or other 3-credit graduate course in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 7960
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 7970 -
Spec Topics: E/E/O Biology
Description: Current topics in ecological, evolutionary and organismal biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Summer 2007, Fall 2006
BIO 7980 -
Adv Topics: E/E/O Biology
Description: More intensive coverage of current topics in ecological, evolutionary and organismal biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006
BIO 7982 -
Eco, Evol, & Organismal Lab
Description: Lab to accompany Advanced Topics or other 3-credit graduate course in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 7980
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008
BIO 7990 -
Seminar in Biomathematics
Description: Supervised study and research project incorporating mathematical and computational models for topics such as: pattern detection and pattern matching in DNA sequences; population growth and the dynamics of epidemics.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Summer 1999, Summer 1998
BIO 8010 -
Biomath Pedagogy Seminar
Description: Supervised study to develop, test, and implement an interdisciplinary instructional module for use in a high school curriculum. Module incorporates mathematical and computational models for topics such as: pattern detection and pattern matching in DNA sequences; population growth and the dynamics of epidemics.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Summer 2002, Summer 2001, Summer 2000, Summer 1999
BIO 8051 -
Advanced Bacteriology
Description: The biology of bacteria, emphasizing biochemistry and and physiology. Prereq: Undergraduate bacteriology and organic chemistry.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1998, Spring 1996
BIO 8052 -
Adv Bacteriology Lab
Description: Experimental studies of the biology of bacteria emphasizing biochemistry and physiology.
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Corequisites: BIO 8051
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1998, Spring 1996
BIO 8101 -
Molecular Genetics
Description: Gene replication, transcription and translation; the regulation of gene expression; molecular aspects of gene recombination and genre interaction; critical analysis of research papers from the primary literature. Prereq: Undergraduate biochemistry or molecular biology.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Spring 2001, Fall 1998
BIO 8151 -
Molecular Cell Biology
Description: Fundamental cellular processes; information storage and transfer; energy transformation and utilization, metabolic control mechanisms; control of the intracellular environment
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Fall 2004, Fall 2002, Fall 2000
BIO 8171 -
Molecular Developmental BIO
Description: Current cellular and moecular approaches to cell and tissue differentiation as regulating organogenesis will be assessed by analyzing experiments from primary literature with the final goal of presenting the analysis in the form of a grant application. Prerequisites: Genetics, and undergraduate course in cell, development, or molecular biology; the instructor may waive any of these preprequisites based on relevant work experience of the student.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2005, Spring 2003, Spring 1999, Spring 1997
BIO 8172 -
Molecular Development Lab
Description: Cell and tissue differentiation applied to organogenesis; review of primary literature with submission of a grant proposal. Labs: cell and molecular techniques; organ culture. Prerequisites: genetics; plus a cell, development, or molecular biology course; BIO 8295; or permission of instructor. Co-requisite: BIO 8171.
Prerequisites: BIO 8295
Corequisites: BIO 8171
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered:
BIO 8205 -
Electron Microscopy
Description: Basic theory and operation of TEM and SEM will be covered. Specimen preparation, including fixation, embedding, trimming, thin-sectioning and staining, will be performed by the student. For SEM, critical point drying and sputter-coating of specimens will be done. Students will examine and photograph specimens for both TEM and SEM.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2007, Spring 2005, Spring 2003, Spring 2001
BIO 8251 -
Endocrinology
Description: A study of the molecular and physiological mechanisms by which hormones regulate homeostasis in animals. Prereq: A course in animal physiology with laboratory.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2000, Summer 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1996
BIO 8252 -
Endocrinology Lab
Description: Selected experiments designed to illustrate fundamental principles in endocrinology. Biochemical and whole-animal experimentation will be included in the laboratories.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 8251
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2000, Summer 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1996
BIO 8295 -
Exptl Cell/Molec Methods
Description: Experimental and analytical skills to address questions in the field of cellular and molecular biology. Instruction in experimental methods to analyze DNA, RNA and proteins central to the functioning of a cell. Analyses at both the cellular and the sub-cellular level. Development of skills in experimental design and literature research related to cellular and molecular biology and presentation skills. Students will propose their own hypotheses and design experiments.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 8455 -
Population Genetics
Description: The biology of natural and experimental populations; theoretical and experimental considerations of selection, the balancing selection/neutrality controversy; the mating system; temporal and spatial variation in fitness; coadaptation; population growth; interspecies interactions; the niche; population cycles.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2002, Spring 2000
BIO 8555 -
Neurophysiology
Description: Fundamental principles of neurophysiology including synaptic integration, sensory physiology and selected functional aspects of neurophysiology. The laboratory experiments will illustrate sensory, motor and integrative neurophysiology. Prereq: A course in physiology or consent of the instructor.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 1999, Spring 1997, Spring 1995
BIO 8601 -
Pharmacology
Description: A study of the chemical, pharmacodynamic, and physiological properties of drugs. Experimental and therapeutic drugs will be discussed. Prereqs: Organic chemistry and a course in physiology or permission of the instructor.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 8602 -
Pharmacology Lab
Description: Selected experiments will be designed to illustrate behavioral, pharmacodynamic, and organismal actions of drugs.
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Corequisites: BIO 8601
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 8655 -
Recombinant Gene Technology
Description: Fundamental methods of analysis most commonly used in modern molecular biology: bacterial and phaze vectors, gene cloning, DNA and RNA preparation and analysis, screening of recombinant libraries, polymerase chain reaction, protein expression and in situ hybridization. Theoretical underpinning and application to contemporary research problems. Prerequisites: Organic chemistry and undergraduate genetics.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2002
BIO 8705 -
Virology
Description: The structures and activities of animal, plant, and bacteria viruses; experimentation in handling, growing and assaying, with special emphasis on the tissue culture method.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2004, Fall 2001
BIO 8900 -
Seminar
Description: Attendance at departmental seminars and student presentations in small seminar groups.
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Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2004, Spring 2004
BIO 8910 -
BS/MS Res Prospectus & Thesis
Description: Topics covered include library reference use, computer searching of scientific literature, presenting an effective seminar, preparing visual aids, word processing, publishing a scientific paper, and radiation safety and radiosotope use. Independent writing thesis proposal with guidance by research mentor. use. Work with research mentor to prepare thesis proposal.
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Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 8920 -
Research Prospectus
Description: Topics covered include library reference use, computer searching of scientific literature, presenting an effective seminar, preparing visual aids, word processing, publishing a scientific paper, and radiation safety and radioisotope use.
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Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 8940 -
Adv Topics in Biology
Description: Advanced topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information will be available in the Department office.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2007, Fall 2006, Summer 2006
BIO 8941 -
Adv Topics in Bio Lab
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 9007 -
Directed Research I
Description: Laboratory work and conferences dealing with a selected research problem. Prereq: Consent of chairperson.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 9008 -
Directed Research II
Description: Laboratory work and conferences dealing with a selected research problem. Prereq: Consent of chairperson.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 9080 -
Thesis Continuation
Description: This course is offered for 0 credits and is classified as a Thesis/Dissertation Continuation. This course is offered by the Biology Department, in the College of Sciences.
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Credit Hours: 0.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 9102 -
Graduate Biology Topics I
Description: Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course instructor.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 9103 -
Graduate Biology Topics II
Description: Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course instructor.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 9104 -
Graduate Biology Topics III
Description: Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course insturctor.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 9301 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 9302 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005
BIO 9303 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 9304 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 9305 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006
BIO 9306 -
Thesis Dir for BS/MS students
Description: Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem.
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Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007
BIO 9307 -
Thesis Research I
Description:
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Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 9308 -
Thesis Research II
Description:
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 9309 -
Thesis Research III
Description:
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Credit Hours: 5.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
The following courses offered at Villanova may be taken for
graduate credit, and applied toward the Masters degree in Biology without specific
approval from the Graduate Committee:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Psychology
Civil and Environmental Engineering
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