4 A project oriented course that will introduce students to some topic or environmental issue important in the Shenandoah Valley. This course is designed as the capstone course for Environmental Science majors but is open to other science majors as well. The basic principles and practices of transmission electron microscopy are taught through lecture and laboratory sessions that emphasize specimen preparation, ultramicrotomy, operation of the electron microscope, and production and interpretation of electron micrographs. Preference given to rising juniors. 422 Physiological Psychology 3 Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous sytem, including the function of sensory receptors and hormones.
Emphasis is placed on the role of general physiological principles in affecting human behavior.
Laboratory sessions utilize computers and modern biological instrumentation as well as human cadaver material. 431 Mammalian Anatomy 4 Anatomical study of body systems using mammalian and human cadaver materials. Histological studies are correlated with the above anatomical studies. Laboratory work includes dissection, histotechnique and microscopy. Two lecture periods and two laboratory sessions each week.