Biology

An introductory two-semester course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The first semester includes genetics); biomolecules; and population genetics, the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. The second semester includes endocrinology, botany, invertebrate zoology immunology, animal development, and the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of animal and plant cells, and plant and animal diversity.

An introductory two-semester course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The first semester includes genetics); biomolecules; and population genetics, the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. The second semester includes endocrinology, botany, invertebrate zoology immunology, animal development, and the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of animal and plant cells, and plant and animal diversity.

Topics covered include nomenclature, stoichio-metric relationships, atomic structure, bonding and states of matter. In addition, topics treated include chemical equilibria, free energy and entropy, acid-base reactions, oxidation reduction and electro-chemistry, complexions, reaction rates, radioactivity, and elementary concepts of organic chemistry. Laboratory work entails experiments illustrating the principles taught in lecture and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite for CPCN 102: MATN 120.

Topics covered include nomenclature, stoichio-metric relationships, atomic structure, bonding and states of matter. In addition, topics treated include chemical equilibria, free energy and entropy, acid-base reactions, oxidation reduction and electro-chemistry, complexions, reaction rates, radioactivity, and elementary concepts of organic chemistry. Laboratory work entails experiments illustrating the principles taught in lecture and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite for CPCN 102: MATN 120.

Subjects covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic, and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work includes the methodology of synthetic and analytic procedures. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisites: CPCN 101-102.

Subjects covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic, and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work includes the methodology of synthetic and analytic procedures. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisites: CPCN 101-102.

This course, designed for the non-Physics major, covers classical mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light, and sound phenomena. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisite: MATN 120.

This course, designed for the non-Physics major, covers classical mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light, and sound phenomena. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisite: MATN 120.

Requires the preparation of a Senior Research Thesis based on the performance of a comprehensive literature search and critical review of a topic selected by the student and the instructor. An oral presentation, in the format of national scientific society meetings, is required in addition to the written document. Evaluation will be based on ability to retrieve information from the scientific literature, critical analysis of original research papers, quality of the oral presentation, and demonstration of skills learned in the biology courses taken. In selected semesters, the national Biology Major Field Test must be taken as a part of the course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: 4 elective BION courses and Senior status. Requires Department permission to register.

Student must perform original research in an ongoing research project. The student is required to present a documented rational for the conduction of the research project, report the results obtained, critique the experimental design and prepare a proposal stating how they would continue the research beyond the current experiments. Prerequisites: Requires suitable arrangement with a lab and Departmental permission to register.

Basic principles of animal development, based primarily on development of the vertebrate body. Includes descriptive and laboratory studies, readings and reports of classical and contemporary experiments. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

A two-semester course that covers the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the body. Emphasis is on the structural basis for function, and the coordinated functioning of all the organ systems for maintaining homeostasis. Recommended for students pursuing careers in allied health fields. (Lecture and laboratory course). Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

A two-semester course that covers the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the body. Emphasis is on the structural basis for function, and the coordinated functioning of all the organ systems for maintaining homeostasis. Recommended for students pursuing careers in allied health fields. (Lecture and laboratory course). Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

This course covers the structure, reproduction, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and identification of microorganisms. It includes a study of their relationship to each other and to other living organisms, their distribution in nature, and their beneficial and diseasecausing effects on humans. (Lecture and laboratory course). Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure and function of various classes of drugs. Included in the course are signal transduction pathways and ligand receptor interactions. Prerequisites: BION 102 and CPCN 201.

A study of the immune response, both humoral and cell mediated, including antigen-antibody structure and reactions, immunoglobulins and host-parasite interactions. Laboratory techniques will include current methods of immunology. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

A study of the microscopic and ultrastructural organization of normal human and animal cells, tissues, and organs, with emphasis on how their structures reflect their functions. Laboratory studies include microscopic examination of prepared slides and electron micrographs. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

This course is designed to study the interactive physiology of mammals, with emphasis on the human organism, as regulated by the endocrine system. It will cover the following areas: (1) cellular endocrinology, including hormone-receptor interactions, second messenger systems, and hormonal synthesis; (2) systemic endocrinology, including regulation of body metabolism and homeostasis, and reproductive endocrinology; (3) new trends in molecular endocrinology; (4) disease states due to endocrine malfunction. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. By understanding ecological concepts such as niches, energy and nutrient cycling, food chains and webs, we can appreciate a community’s intricate structure. Although species developed unique adaptations to survive in competitive environments, each species in some way contributes to the well-being of its community. Human societies have long been an important part of these communities, often to the benefit of both. The student will see humankind in a new light, as part of a complex system of interacting components, subject to all the laws of nature, and will become increasingly aware of the limits imposed by them. Prerequisite: BION 102 or departmental permission.

This course deals with the biochemical makeup, microscopic ultrastructure and function of membranes and organelles such as nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus and lysozomes. It also covers mechanisms of nerve impulse, formation of ATP, intracellular sorting and transport, muscle contraction, signal transduction, regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis. Labs include microscopy, Cell fractionation, chromatography, electrophoresis, western blotting and cell culture. BION 101-102.

This course deals with the biochemical makeup, microscopic ultrastructure and function of membranes and organelles such as nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus and lysozomes. It also covers mechanisms of nerve impulse, formation of ATP, intracellular sorting and transport, muscle contraction, signal transduction, regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

Basic laws of heredity and their physical basis (classical genetics); the structure and functions of DNA and RNA as they relate to replication, transcription, translation, DNA packaging, DNA repair, RNA processing, regulation of these processes and recombinant DNA technology. Also covered are genetic mapping, HardyWeinberg equilibrium and population genetic principles. In the laboratory sessions students perform experiments using techniques commonly performed in research laboratories doing biotechnology and recombinant DNA experiments. These include gel electrophoresis, restriction mapping, PCR, recombinant DNA techniques and bacterial transformation. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

Basic laws of heredity and their physical basis (classical genetics); the structure and functions of DNA and RNA as they relate to replication, transcription, translation, DNA packaging, DNA repair, RNA processing, regulation of these processes and recombinant DNA technology. Also covered are genetic mapping, HardyWeinberg equilibrium and population genetic principles. BION 101-102.

Students in this course will study the structural features of various groups of ancient organisms. It consists of a survey of important animal phyla with emphasis on marine and terrestrial communities, diversity, functional morphology, adaptations and the relationship between form and function. Paleoecological aspects include the interrelationship between organisms, populations, communities, and the environment. No prerequisites.

This course involves the study of the general structural features of different groups of organisms in order to illustrate the diversity of life. It consists of a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on diversity, evolutionary relationships, functional adaptations, and environmental interactions. Ecological aspects include the interrelationship between the organism, populations, and communities, and their environment. The relationship between form and function is emphasized. Prerequisite: BION 102 or department permission.

Student must perform original research in an ongoing research project. The student is required to present a documented rational for the conduction of the research project, report the results obtained, critique the experimental design and prepare a proposal stating how they would continue the research beyond the current experiments. Prerequisites: Requires suitable arrangement with a lab and Departmental permission to register.

Emphasis on the chemical descriptions of the basic biological systems such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Aspects dealt with are structure, metabolism, functions in the cell, and control mechanisms.

Emphasis on the chemical descriptions of the basic biological systems such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Aspects dealt with are structure, metabolism, functions in the cell, and control mechanisms.

The biological bases of behavior and methods of study. Topics include: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and sense organs, drugs and behavior, sleep and dreaming, eating and drinking, memory and language, brain disorders and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSYN 101 or BION 101.