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BIOL-100 |
ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE SCIENCE |
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Anintroductory course for
non-science majors.
Biological principles
governing the interaction of |
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living things with the
environment. Topics |
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include organismal structure
and function, |
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reproduction, evolution,
ecology and biodiversity. |
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Three hours of lecture and
one 3-hour laboratory |
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period per-week |
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Co-requisite: MATH
025 or satisfactory math |
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placement. Lab fee.
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BIOL-102 |
SCIENCE FOR LIFE |
4 |
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This online course will
serve as an introductory |
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course for non-science
majors. This course will |
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cover the main biological
principles and how these |
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relate to daily life.
Topics include cell |
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biology, reproduction and
genetics, evolution and |
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ecology. |
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Pre-requisite: Math
025 with a grade of 'C' or |
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better or satisfactory math
placement. Lab Fee.
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BIOL-120 |
PLANTS AND PEOPLE |
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Fundamentals
of plant growth and
development are addressed
through the study of
useful plants. Current and
historical uses of plants by
cultures around the world
with an emphasis on plant
form and function, plant
diversity and origin of crops.
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BIOL-175 |
HUMAN BIOLOGY |
4 |
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Form and function of life
using the human organism |
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as the specific example.
Topics will include: |
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life, evolution, the human
organism in the |
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environment, human ecology,
human systems |
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including organization,
support and movement, |
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processing and transport,
integration and |
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coordination, and
reproduction and
development. |
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Three hours of lecture and
one 3-hour laboratory |
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per week. Lab fee.
Pre-requisites:
Math015
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BIOL-180 |
CONCEPTS IN CELLULAR
MECHANISMS |
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An introductory course for
science majors with
emphases on chemical,
physical, and biological |
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characteristics of the
living organism and its |
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metabolism. Students will
acquire a general |
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understanding of the
chemistry of life, basic
cell |
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structure and function,
metabolism, and genetics. |
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Three hours of lecture and
one 3-hour laboratory |
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period per week. |
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Pre-requisites: an A
or B in high school
chemistry |
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within the past 5 years or a
grade of C or better |
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in CHEM 105 or CHEM 050 and
a grade of C or better |
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in MATH 108 or satisfactory
math placement. Lab |
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BIOL-181 |
DIVERSITY OF LIFE |
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An introductory course for
science majors |
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examining organismal biology
in an evolutionary |
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context, including
biodiversity and ecology, |
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structure and function,
reproduction, physiology, |
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and morphology of viruses,
bacteria, protists, |
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fungi, plants, and animals.
Three hours of lecture |
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and one 3-hour laboratory
period per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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180 or permission of
instructor. Lab Fee. |
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BIOL-190 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY
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BIOL-192 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
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BIOL-202 |
ZOOLOGY |
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A phylogenetic study of the
animal kingdom. |
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Beginning with unicellular
animals and ending with |
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vertebrates. The course
includes the anatomy, |
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physiology, systematics,
ecology and evolution of |
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animals. Three hours of
lecture and one 3-hour |
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laboratory period per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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180 and BIOL 181. Lab fee.
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BIOL-203 |
BOTANY |
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Structure,
function and diversity of
plants with an emphasis on
evolution by natural
selection. Three hours of
lecture and one 3-hour
laboratory period per week.
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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180 and BIOL 181. Lab fee.
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BIOL-250 |
MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH
SCIENCES |
4 |
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A study of
microorganisms causing
infectious diseases and
contamination of foods.
Focus will be on general
structure and function of
microorganisms, growth, and
control through
sterilization and
antimicrobials. Lab will
emphasize growth,
identification and aseptic
technique. Course does not
satisfy requirement for
Biology major. Four hours of
lecture and one 3-hour
laboratory period per week.
Pre-requisites:
A grade of ‘C’ or better in
MATH
025 or satisfactory math
placement and CHEM 105 or
equivalent.
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BIOL-252 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I |
4 |
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A one semester introductory
course in Human
Anatomy
and Physiology with emphasis
on anatomy. |
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This course focuses on
principles of histology and |
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the following body systems:
skeletal, muscular, |
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integumentary, nervous,
cardiovascular, |
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respiratory, endocrine,
immunity, digestion, |
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urinary and reproductive.
Four hours of lecture |
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and one two-hour laboratory
per week. Lab Fee.
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BIOL-253 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II |
4 |
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An advanced course in Human
Anatomy and Physiology
with clinical emphasis in
physiology. The course |
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focuses on principles of
cytology, biochemistry |
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and the systems listed under
the Biology 252. Four |
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hours of lecture and one
2-hour laboratory per |
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week. |
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Pre-requisites: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL 252 |
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Co-requisite: CHEM
105. Lab fee.
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BIOL-280 |
Pre-Medical Seminar |
1 |
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A seminar-based course
designed to introduce |
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students to the various
graduate medical programs, |
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including: physician (MD and
DO), dentistry, |
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veterinary, podiatry,
optometry, pharmacy, |
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physical and occupational
therapy, and physician |
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assistant. Students will
discuss current |
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healthcare issues, explore
health programs and |
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institutions, and be
provided formal assistance
as |
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they prepare for programs in
medicine. Students |
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will develop strategies for
admission, writing |
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personal statements,
participating in mock |
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interviews, determining
plans for letters of |
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recommendation, and
discussing individual |
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credentials for these
programs. One hour lecture |
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per week with additional
time to be determined by |
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individual needs.
Pre-requisites: A "C" or
better |
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in ENGL 101 and MATH 025, or
satisfactory |
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placement.
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BIOL-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY
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BIOL-291 |
WORKSHOP IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
4 |
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BIOL-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
4 |
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BIOL-295 |
PRACTICUM IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
2 |
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BIOL-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
BIOLOGY
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1 |
3 |
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BIOL-299 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
12 |
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BIOL-301 |
EVOLUTION |
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This course serves as an
introduction to |
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evolutionary theory for
students in biology, |
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biological education and
related fields. Areas |
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that will be covered
include: the origins and |
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history of evolutionary
ideas, mechanisms that |
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produce genetic diversity,
natural selection, |
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methods of phylogenetic
analysis, the evolution of |
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the primates. Three hours of
lecture per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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180 and BIOL 181.
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BIOL-307 |
HUMAN GENETICS FOR HEALTH
SCIENCE |
2 |
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Explores the
biological basis of human
inheritance, including
mechanisms of cell
division, DNA replication &
repair, and causes & types
of common mutations
with a focus on the
relationship of these
processes to human health. Two
one hour lectures per week.
Pre-requisite:
BIOL 253 or BIOL
180 & CHEM 105
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BIOL-312 |
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY |
3 |
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The physiological basis of
disease. Three hours of |
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lecture per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of C or better in the |
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following: 8 credits of
Anatomy and Physiology, 4 |
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credits of Microbiology, 3
credits of Chemistry |
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108 or equivalent, core math
or instructor's |
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approval. |
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Recommended Co-requisite:
BIOL 314.
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BIOL-314 |
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RECITATION |
1 |
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Designed to grow student
learning and increase
proficiency at critical
thinking and problem |
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solving. Concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 312 is |
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required. |
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Graded P/F only.
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BIOL-320 |
EPIDEMIOLOGY: THE STUDY OF DISEASES
IN POPULATIONS |
3 |
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Basics of
epidemiology. Students will
learn about infectious
diseases and chronic
diseases in societies,
interpretation of medical
literature, and basic statistical methods used
in public health.
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BIOL-331 |
ECOLOGY |
4 |
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Ecological principles of
plants and animals; |
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structure and function of
the ecosystem; |
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ecological monitoring and
management. Three hours |
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of lecture and one 3-hour
lab per week. Lab fee. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202 and BIOL 203 |
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Co-requisite: core
mathematics course. Lab fee.
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BIOL-341 |
GENETICS |
4 |
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An
introduction to genetic
mechanisms in animals,
plants and microorganisms. Areas
covered include transmission
genetics and molecular
genetics. Three hours of
lecture and one 3-hour lab
per week. This course is
writing integrated. Lab fee.
Pre-requisites:
A grade of ‘C’ or better in
BIOL 180, BIOL 181 and
CHEM 112 and completion
of mathematics core.
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BIOL-355 |
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY |
4 |
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The structure, physiology,
genetics, and |
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metabolism of microorganisms
with emphasis on |
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their diversity and
ecology. Microorganisms and |
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their relationship to
industry, environment, and |
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disease. Lab will emphasize
growth, |
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identification, and
laboratory design. Three |
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hours of lecture and one 3
hour laboratory per |
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week. |
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Pre-requisites: A
grade of 'C' or better in
BIOL |
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180, BIOL 181 and CHEM 112.
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BIOL-360 |
DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY |
4 |
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A study of vertebrate
development. Lectures focus |
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on principles of development
and laboratories |
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focus on experimental as
well as morphological |
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studies. Two hours of
lecture and two 3-hour |
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laboratories per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202. Lab fee.
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BIOL-362 |
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY |
4 |
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A comprehensive study of
cell structure and
function with emphasis on
cell organelles and the |
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cellular membrane. Included
in this course is a |
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detailed examination of the
cellular metabolism, |
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the cell cycle, regulation
of cell growth and |
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division, cell signaling,
and gene expression. |
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Three hours of lecture and
one three-hour |
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laboratory session per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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180, BIOL 181 and CHEM 112.
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BIOL-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
4 |
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BIOL-392 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
4 |
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BIOL-394 |
INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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BIOL-395 |
PRACTICUM IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
2 |
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BIOL-399 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
12 |
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BIOL-401 |
MAMMALOGY |
4 |
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The study of mammals, their
evolution, natural |
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history, identification of
regional mammals, and |
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field techniques for
scientific study. The course |
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includes anatomy,
phylogenetics, systematics, |
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ecology, practical field and
laboratory |
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techniques. Three hours of
lecture and one 3-hour |
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laboratory period per week.
There will be at least |
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one weekend field trip. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202. Lab fee.
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BIOL-402 |
ORNITHOLOGY |
4 |
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The study of birds, their
evolution, natural |
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history, identification of
regional birds by sight |
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and sound, and field
techniques for scientific |
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study. The course includes
anatomy, phylogenetics, |
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systematics, ecology,
practical field and |
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laboratory techniques. Three
hours of lecture and |
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one 3-hour laboratory period
per week. There will |
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be at least one weekend
field trip. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202. Lab fee.
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BIOL-403 |
ICHTHYOLOGY |
4 |
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The study of fish, their
evolution, natural |
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history, identification of
regional fish, and |
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field techniques for
scientific study. The course |
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includes anatomy,
phylogenetics, systematics, |
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ecology, practical field and
laboratory |
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techniques, and management
practices. At least |
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three field trips will be
held of which two will |
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be all day trips. 3 hours of
lecture with one |
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3-hour lab per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202. Lab fee.
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BIOL-404 |
ENTOMOLOGY |
4 |
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The study of insects, their
evolution, natural |
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history, identification of
dominant insects and |
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field techniques for
scientific study. Includes |
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anatomy, physiology,
phylogenetics, systematics, |
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ecology, practical field and
laboratory |
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techniques. Three hours of
lecture and one 3-hour |
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laboratory period per week. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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202. Lab fee.
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BIOL-420 |
HUMAN DISSECTION |
2 |
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Students dissect and
identify gross anatomy of |
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human cadavers under the
supervision of the |
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instructor. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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BIOL-443 |
IMMUNOLOGY |
3 |
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Survey of Immunology and
Immunological principles. |
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Concepts include development
of the immune system, |
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innate versus acquired
immunity, immunoglobulin |
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structure and genetics,
antigen-antibody |
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reactions, the major
histocompatibility complex |
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and antigen presentation, T
cell receptors |
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(genetics, structure,
selection), T- and B-cell |
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activation and effector
functions, cytokines, |
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adhesion molecules,
phagocytic cell function, |
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immune responses to
infectious organisms and |
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tumors, autoimmune diseases,
and immunodeficiency. |
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Three hours of lecture per
week. |
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Pre-requisites: A
grade of "C" or better in
BIOL |
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253 and BIOL 250 or BIOL
355.
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BIOL-450 |
FIELD BOTANY |
4 |
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A systematic
survey of the plant kingdom,
from non-vascular to
vascular plants, with
an emphasis on
identification of the
regional flora. Two hours of lecture and
one 4 hour laboratory period
per week. Five all-day field
trips are required.
Pre-requisite:
a grade of ‘C’ or better in
BIOL 203. Lab fee.
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BIOL-480 |
Pre-Medical Seminar |
2 |
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A seminar-based course
designed to continue the |
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work done in BIOL 280. This
course will emphasize |
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a preparation for
applications to medical
programs |
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and resulting interviews.
Students will continue |
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to explore current events in
health care and/or |
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medical science. Discussion
of individual |
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credentials for medical
programs, planning for |
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letters of recommendation,
and self-directed |
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professional job shadowing
will be included. One |
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hour lecture per week with
additional time to be |
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determined by individual
needs. Course does not |
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meet senior elective
requirement.
Pre-requisite: |
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Successful completion of
BIOL 280. |
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BIOL-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
4 |
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BIOL-491 |
WORKSHOP IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
4 |
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BIOL-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
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1 |
4 |
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BIOL-494 |
INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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BIOL-495 |
PRACTICUM IN BIOLOGY |
1 |
2 |
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BIOL-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
BIOLOGY
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1 |
3 |
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BIOL-499 |
SENIOR PROJECT AND SEMINAR
IN BIOLOGY |
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Students will conduct and
communicate the results
of a research project in the
Natural Sciences |
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Division. Topics may
include the historical, |
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philosophical, cultural and
environmental aspects, |
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and the processes of natural
science. |
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Requirements of students
include satisfactory oral |
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presentation and defense of
their research and |
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submission of a written
report approved by their |
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advisor to the Natural
Sciences Division. |
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Pre-requisite: NS
398. |
