Apr 24, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ARTH 296 - (CA,D,W) Art, Ignatius and Rome

    3 cr.


    This 3-week travel seminar explores the Society of Jesus in Counter-Reformation Rome through art produced from Paleo-Christian times through the 17th century.  In the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola, students examine the intertwined histories of Rome and Ignatius, experiencing growth of the order chronologically as did the saint and his companions.

    (Students taking ARTH 296 for credit may not take ARTH 312  for credit.)

  
  • ARTH 310 - (CA,W) Heaven, Hell, Apocalypse

    3 cr.
    This cross-disciplinary course studies visual depictions of Heaven and Hell in Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Egyptian, Ancient Near-Eastern and Greco-Roman cultures, 3000 BC-1600 AD.  Apocalyptic imagery based upon the biblical Book of Revelation is studied in historic, artistic, and theological contexts; with literary texts (e.g. Epic of Gilgamesh, Book of the Dead, Aeneid, Divina Commedia) supplying thought and image to artists.
  
  • ARTH 311 - (W,D,CA) Medieval and Renaissance Women

    3 cr.
    This topics course explores various ways of looking at Italian medieval and Renaissance women in text and image. Primary texts by Hildegard von Bingen, Giovanni Boccaccio, Christine de Pisan, Leonbattista Alberti and Baldassare Castiglione will be studied for the light they shed on the notion and nature of woman. Great emphasis will be placed on in-class analysis of images, and a field trip to the Italian Renaissance collection of the Metropolitan Museum, NYC, will enable students to apply skills of visual analysis.
  
  • ARTH 312 - (W) Jesuit Spirituality & Art

    3 cr.


    This course explores art inspired, commissioned and produced by the Society of Jesus, 1540 through 1840, in both the Old and New Worlds and among Asian cultures.  Texts by Jerome Nadal, Louis Richeome and Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises will be studied as guides to thought and interpretation.

    (Students who take ARTH 312 for credit may not take ARTH 296  for credit.)

  
  • ARTH 313 - (D,W) Art of Islam

    3 cr.
    (Prerequisite: None, but previous course in art history desirable)

    A survey of Islamic art and architecture from Mongol invasion to the beginnings of European colonization by the West (13th-19th centuries). Politics, patronage, religion and literature will provide a rich context for the interpretation of Islamic art, as will a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  
  • ARTH 316 - Painted Chambers of the Renaissance

    3 cr.
    Renaissance images were made, commissioned and viewed by particular audiences to whom the work of art communicated and reinforced contemporary beliefs and values. This course explores the meaning and purpose of murals produced for public and private use in private homes, churches and civic structures. Contemporary literature of the period will also be studied.
  
  • ARTH 380 - Museum Methods (Internship)

    1-3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ARTH 101 , ARTH 102  and two additional ARTH courses)
     

    Offered in cooperation with the local art venues, this course introduces students to ideologies of arts administration and methods of curatorial research and procedure. On-site study is supervised by Art History faculty.

  
  • ARTH 484 - Special Topics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ARTH 101 , ARTH 102  and two additional ARTH courses)
     

    Selected topics will vary from year to year on the basis of student/faculty interest and available media resources. Topics may include Art of the Far East, History of Printmaking, etc. Discrete styles and individual artists may also be the focus of a selected topics course.

  
  • ASL 101 - (CF) American Sign Language

    3 cr.


    (ASL 101 is normally the prerequisite to ASL 102 )

    Introduces the fundamentals of ASL, including its history and recognition as a language. Development of expressive and receptive conversational skills. Students will gain insight into deaf culture through the study of ASL in the classroom and by interacting with ASL users. Taught by immersion; voice off.

  
  • ASL 102 - (CF) American Sign Language

    3 cr.


    (ASL 101  is normally the prerequisite to 102)

    Introduces the fundamentals of ASL, including its history and recognition as a language. Development of expressive and receptive conversational skills. Students will gain insight into deaf culture through the study of ASL in the classroom and by interacting with ASL users. Taught by immersion; voice off.

  
  • BCMB 290 - Seminar

    1 cr.
    Instruction in seminar format and oral presentation; student presentations on current topics in molecular life sciences, relevant to basic or applied research findings from the primary scientific literature. Required twice. Spring only.
  
  • BCMB 440 - Proteomics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 361  or BIOL 362  and CHEM 451  or permission of instructor)
     

    Study of the post-genomic era, including protein identification strategies using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, mass spectrometry and use of protein databases. The course also covers the ways in which proteomic study continues to impact disease diagnosis, cancer research and drug design.

  
  • BCMB 464 - Molecular Biology of Cancer

    3 cr.
    Discussion of biological and molecular features of oncogenesis and clinical cancer with details of specific molecular events of carcinogenesis, metastasis, and cellular transduction with a review of treatment modalities and prevention protocols for clinically important human cancers. (Students cannot earn credits for both BCMB 464 and BIOL 464 .)
  
  • BCMB 490 - Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Capstone

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 362  and CHEM 451 )
     

    Fundamentals of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology will be used to explore various themes in molecular life science. Students are responsible for researching advanced topics and presenting lecture/discussions or case studies to the class.

  
  • BCMB 493 - Undergraduate Research

    3 cr.
    Individual problems for advanced students with sufficient background (as determined by mentor) in the biological and/or chemical sciences.
  
  • BIOL 100 - (E) Modern Concepts of Human Biology

    3 cr.
    Exploration of the practical impact that modern biological concepts have on our lives. Topics include cell function, genetics, AIDS and other infectious diseases, cancer and end of life issues. Provides a framework for making informed ethical decisions regarding pertinent biological issues. Three hours lecture. Fall only.
  
  • BIOL 101 - (E) Introduction to Biological Science

    3 cr.
    Introduction to fundamental concepts, principles and theories of modern biology. Discussion and application of the scientific method in discovery and learning, discussion of experimental and statistical techniques, examination of the historical and cultural fabric of biological science, and discussion of the impact of biological research and development on modern society. Three hours lecture.
  
  • BIOL 102 - (E) Organisms, Evolution and Environment

    3 cr.
    An introduction to the biology of organisms and their relationship to their environment.  Topics covered include the structure and function of living things, adaptation, genetics, and evolution.
  
  • BIOL 104 - (E) Anatomy, Physiology and Health

    3 cr.
    A systems approach to understanding the components of the human body and their functions in health and wellness. Provides an introduction to body systems and how they are impacted by genetics, the environment, and personal choices. Topics include structural and functional basis for understanding cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, stress, metabolism and weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, and other health-related topics.
  
  • BIOL 105 - (E) Biodiversity

    3 cr.
    An examination of the variety of animal and plant species, especially in the two most diverse ecosystems: the coral reef and the tropical rain forest. The foundations of biological diversity will be studied: ecology, systematics, evolution and biogeography. Current topics will be discussed, such as deforestation, human population growth, endangered species and global warming. Three hours lecture.
  
  • BIOL 108 - (E) History of Life on Earth

    3 cr.
    Sequence of appearance of life on earth based on the geological record. Topics include the origin of life on earth, patterns and processes of the fossil record, and an introduction to the diversity of life, past and present. Three hours lecture.
  
  • BIOL 110 -111 - (E) Human Anatomy and Physiology

    8 cr.


    (Requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab) 

    A general study of the anatomy and physiology of the human organism, emphasizing the body’s various coordinated functions from the cellular level to integrated organ systems. Three hours lecture, two hours lab each semester.

  
  • BIOL 115 - (E) Biology of Social Behavior

    3 cr.
    Biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.  Lectures and class discussions on current topics relating animal behaviors to human behaviors.  Topics will include altruism, sexual selection, mate choice, cooperation, aggression, parenting and cognition.
  
  • BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology

    4.5 cr.


    (Requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab) 

    A comprehensive study of the nature of living organisms, both plant and animal, their structure, function, development and relationships, including the problems of development, heredity and evolution. Three hours lecture, three hours lab each semester.

  
  • BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology

    4.5 cr.


    (Requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab) 

    A comprehensive study of the nature of living organisms, both plant and animal, their structure, function, development and relationships, including the problems of development, heredity and evolution. Three hours lecture, three hours lab each semester.

  
  • BIOL 195 - (E) Tropical Biology

    3 cr.
    Study of tropical communities with emphasis on the coral reef. Introduction to a variety of other tropical areas, such as sandy beaches, turtle grass beds, mangrove swamps, tide pools, rocky shores, and rain forests. Approximately two weeks will be spent at a biological station in the American tropics. Swimming proficiency required. Intersession only.
  
  • BIOL 202 - (E) The ABC’s of Genetics

    3 cr.
    Heredity for the non-science major, with emphasis on the human. Provides the background necessary for the non-scientist to understand his/her own hereditary background and to have informed opinions about societal issues related to genetics. Includes Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics, evolution, genetic diseases, genetic engineering, etc. Three hours lecture.
  
  • BIOL 204 - (E,D) Environmental Issues in Latin America

    3 cr.
    Survey of the biogeography and biomes of Latin America, the current challenges to these environments, and programs aimed at achieving sustainability in the region.
  
  • BIOL 205 - (E) Human Sexuality and Reproduction

    3 cr.
    A study of the biology and evolution of sexual function, reproduction and behavior in humans; including discussion of reproductive health issues, historical and social aspects, and consequences for human population growth.
  
  • BIOL 210 - Introductory Medical Microbiology

    3 cr.
    (Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL 110 -111 , CHEM 110-111 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Fundamentals of microbiology, including structure, function, identification, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control of microorganisms with emphasis on human pathogens. Two hours lecture, two hours lab.  Offered in the fall.
  
  • BIOL 241 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (S)

    5 cr.
    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 - BIOL 142 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Study of the structure and phylogeny of vertebrates and vertebrate organ-systems, emphasizing and comparing vertebrate structure in relation to function. Amphioxus, sea lamprey, shark, perch, Necturus, snake, pigeon and cat are subjected to detailed laboratory study. Three hours lecture, four hours lab. Fall only.
  
  • BIOL 245 - (W: lab only) General Physiology (S)

    4.5 cr.
    (Prerequisites: BIOL 110 -111  or BIOL 141 -BIOL 142  and CHEM 112-113 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Physiological processes underlying functioning of the animal organism. Study of irritability, excitation, conduction, contractility, cellular physiology, and functions of mammalian organ-systems.  Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
  
  • BIOL 250 - Microbiology (MC)

    5 cr.
    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 , CHEM 112-113 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Structure, function, growth, reproduction, heredity and relationships of bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses; a brief survey of pathogens, life cycles of parasitic microzoa; introduction to disease and immunology. Three hours lecture, four hours lab; not open to Nursing majors.
  
  • BIOL 255 - Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 , concurrent enrollment in CHEM 233 , if not already successfully completed)

    A survey of concepts and disciplines within the nutritional sciences. Lectures and discussion address basic sciences, biological factors, and current controversies including physiological systems directly and indirectly influencing nutrition and metabolism, nutrients and their metabolism, energy balance, food technology, and agribusiness. Spring semester.

  
  • BIOL 260 - Genetics (MC)

    4.5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 ; lab is optional)

    Mendelian, cyto-, population and evolutionary, and basic molecular genetics; emphasis on eucaryotes. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.

  
  • BIOL 272 - Invertebrate Biology (S)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Structure and function of the major groups of invertebrates with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Labs focus on the diversity of invertebrate forms and include field trips.  Three hours lecture, three hours lab.  Fall, odd years.

  
  • BIOL 273 - Marine Ecology (MO)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 )

    Diversity of marine habitats and of the organisms that inhabit them. Lectures and discussion address the physical and biological factors that influence the distribution and ecology of organisms in the various marine environments, including intertidal, estuarine, benthic, coral reef, and open ocean communities. The effects of humans on the sea will be assessed. Three hours lecture.

  
  • BIOL 274 - Conservation Biology (MO)

    3 cr.
    Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to identify, understand and counter threats to the earth’s biodiversity. This course will provide students with an understanding of conservation-related issues ranging from recognition of threats to biodiversity to preserve selection, design and management. Three hours lecture. Spring, odd years.
  
  • BIOL 295 - (E,D) Philippines Organisms and Ecosystems (MO)

    3 cr.
    This course focuses on field studies of abiotic factors, flora and fauna, interrelationships and indigenous cultures in different tropical ecosystems of the Philippines. The course involves a three-week trip (extra funds required), with local excursions to unique tropical rainforests, coral reefs, mangroves and/or volcanoes. Enrollment limited. Intersession only.
  
  • BIOL 342 - Comparative Biomechanics (S)

    4 cr.
     (Prerequisite: BIOL 241 , BIOL 245 , BIOL 272 , BIOL 273 , BIOL 345 , BIOL 349  or BIOL 374 )

    The application of basic principles from physics and mechanical engineering to understand how organisms work. Integrated lectures, labs, and discussions explore the limitations and opportunities the physical world provides to organisms. Topics vary but may include how flies fly, how bones break, and why mucus is so sticky.
  
  • BIOL 344 - Principles of Immunology (MC)

    4.5 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 250  strongly recommended for BIOL 344 lecture, required for optional 344 lab)

    The basic molecular, cellular and organismal aspects of the immune response, emphasizing chemical and functional bases of antigens and immunoglobulins, cellular and humoral response, tolerance, immune deficiency, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, blood groups, transplantation. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 345 - Comparative Animal Physiology (S)

    3 cr.
     (Prerequisite: BIOL 245 )

    The physiological principles involved in adaptations of animals to their environment from a comparative viewpoint; osmotic control, temperature regulation, nerve and muscle physiology, sensory perception, etc. Three hours lecture.
  
  • BIOL 346 - Endocrinology and Reproduction (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 245 )

    The mammalian endocrine system; emphasis on molecular mechanisms of hormone action, feedback control of hormone production, integration with other physiological systems, and reproductive endocrinology. Three hours lecture. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 347 - Exercise Physiology (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 245 )

    Study of anatomical and physiological effects of exercise, centering around control of physical performance by capacity to generate energy through aerobic and anaerobic pathways; includes effects of heredity, age, nutrition, training and environment on performance. Emphasizes the multidimensional role of exercise in weight control, cardiovascular fitness, stress management, fatigue, strength, etc. Three hours lecture/demonstration. Spring, odd years.

  
  • BIOL 348 - Functional Neuroanatomy (S)

    3 cr.
    (Prerequisite: BIOL 245 , or, for neuroscience majors, PSYC 231 )

    Study of the organization and function of the neuron, neural circuits, and the major sensory and motor components of the central nervous system; bioelectric phenomena, synaptic transmission; the neural basis for higher functions such as cognition, memory, and learning.  (Credit cannot be earned for BIOL 348 and NEUR 348 .)
  
  • BIOL 349 - Plant Physiology (S)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or BIOL 141  or permission of instructor; lab is optional)

    Functional anatomy and physiology of plants, including structure, photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, water relations, productivity, growth and differentiation, transport, stress physiology, and energy flow. Lab is writing-intensive (W). Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Spring, odd years.

  
  • BIOL 350 - (W: lab only) Cellular Biology (MC)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Study of structure and function in eukaryotic cells. Emphasis on biomolecules, cell organelles, cell motility, signaling, and cell physiology. The cellular basis of human physiology and disease will also be discussed. Labs focus on experimental studies of cellular structure and function using techniques of modern cell biology. Lab fulfills a writing-intensive (W) requirement. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.

  
  • BIOL 351 - Developmental Biology (S)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Development of vertebrates and invertebrates from gametogenesis through organogenesis. Emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in differentiation, morphogenesis, and determination of the body plan. Labs focus on experimentation with living, developing organisms. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 352 - Histology (S)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 ; BIOL 241  strongly recommended; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Microscopic structure and function of the four basic vertebrate tissues. Emphasis will be placed on mammalian tissues. Lectures include historical, theoretical and practical perspectives. Laboratories include examination of tissues through the use of loan sets of slides as well as demonstrations and exercises in basic preparation of tissues for microscopic examination. Three hours lecture, four hours lab. Fall only.

  
  • BIOL 354 - Special Histology (S)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: CHEM 232  - CHEM 233 , BIOL 352 ; requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab)

    Microscopic recognition and functional correlations of the major vertebrate organ systems. Enrollment is limited to preserve informal and flexible working conditions appropriate to advanced histological work. This course is customized to the participants’ needs. Options include in-depth training in techniques or in-depth analysis of a particular organ system. Two hours lecture, five hours lab. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 357 - Developmental Neuroscience (MC)

    4 cr.


    (Prerequisites: One of the following: NEUR 330 , BIOL 241L , BIOL 245L , BIOL 350L , BIOL 351L , BIOL 361L )

    Study of the embryonic and regenerative development of the nervous system in metazoans. Topics include brain development, neuron growth and regeneration, nervous system repair, and emergence of behavior.  Integrated laboratory exercises focus on embryonic nervous systems, nerve cell growth in vitro, and independently designed experiments.

    Course offered alternate years.  Credits cannot be earned for BIOL 357 and NEUR 357 .

  
  • BIOL 358 - Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (MC)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 )

    Introduces Biology and Neuroscience majors to the cellular and molecular biology of the vertebrate nervous system. Includes ion channel structure and function, synthesis, packaging and release of neurotransmitters, receptor and transduction mechanisms, intracellular signaling, cell-to-cell communication, glial cell function, and neural growth and development.  Three hours lecture.  (Credit cannot be earned for BIOL 358 and NEUR 358 .)

  
  • BIOL 360 - Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics (MO)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: MOL. BIOL I {BIOL 361 }, or Genetics {BIOL 260 }, or BIOCHEM {CHEM 350 } or Evolution {BIOL 375 }, or instructor permission)

    Integrated lecture and computer lab course that examines theories of molecular evolution and analyzes large datasets bioinformatically.  Topics covered will include genome evolution, phylogenetic reconstruction, command-line operations, Python scripting.

  
  • BIOL 361 - Molecular Biology I (MC)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 , CHEM 232 ; co-requisite: CHEM 233 ; laboratory is optional for Biology majors lecture requires concurrent enrollment in laboratory for BCMB majors)

    Structure and function of prokaryotic cells from a molecular viewpoint.  Study of macromolecule structure and function; prokaryotic gene and genome organization; prokaryotic DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation; regulation of prokaryotic gene expression.

    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.  Spring only

  
  • BIOL 362 - (W: lab only) Molecular Biology II (MC)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 361  or CHEM 350 ; lab is optional)

    Structure and function of eukaryotic cells and organisms from a molecular viewpoint. Study of eukaryotic genome and gene organization, DNA packaging and replication, RNA transcription and splicing, translation into proteins and how these processes are regulated. Discussion of HIV, cancer, and evolution on the molecular level. Laboratory fulfills a writing-intensive (W) requirement. Three hours lecture, three hours optional lab. Fall only.

  
  • BIOL 364 - Virology (MC)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 , CHEM 232  - CHEM 233 )

    A detailed survey of viruses, including nucleic acid replication mechanisms, pathogenicity, and vaccination strategies.  Strong emphasis is placed on the molecular biology of viruses of medical importance. Three hours lecture. Fall only.

  
  • BIOL 368 - Neuroethology (MO)

    4 cr.
    (Prerequisite: 200-level or higher Biology course)

    Study of the neuronal mechanisms of behavior in an organism’s natural environment.  Topics include evolution of neuronal control, neuronal processing of sensory information, sensorimotor integrations, spatial-orientations, neuromodulations, neuronal underpinnings of bird songs, neuroethology of navigation and learning and memory.  (Credits for both BIOL 368 and NEUR 368  may not be earned.) (Course is offered alternate years.)
  
  • BIOL 370 - (W: lab only) Animal Behavior (MO)

    4.5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142  lab is optional)

    Classification of behavior types, development, functional advantages and evolution of behavior, and social and physiological aspects studied in lower and higher organisms. Lab fulfills a writing-intensive (W) requirement. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 371 - (W: Lab only) - Ecology (MO)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 ; lab is optional)

    Study of physical, chemical, and biological factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms and determine the relationships among organisms from the population to the ecosystem level. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Lab fulfills a writing-intensive (W) requirement. Fall only.

  
  • BIOL 374 - (W: lab only) Vertebrate Biology (MO)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142 ; lab is optional)

    This course presents an overview of the vertebrates, placing vertebrate form and function within an eco logical and evolutionary context. Much of the course is concerned with vertebrate systematics, factors governing distribution, vertebrate inter actions with both biotic and abiotic components of their environment as well as conservation and management issues. Lab fulfills a writing-intensive (W) requirement. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 375 - Evolution (MO)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141 - BIOL 142 )

    A consideration of the theories of evolution and evidences for them in plants and animals. Population genetics and the adaptiveness of various organic traits will be discussed. Three hours lecture. Fall only.

  
  • BIOL 379 - Biostatistics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: MATH 103 )

    Data analysis and statistical techniques in biology and medicine; probability and frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and various parametric and nonparametric statistical tests. Use of one or more computerized statistical programs. Three hours lecture. Spring only.

  
  • BIOL 384 - Special Topics in Biology

    2-4 cr.
    Study of selected topics in biology, varying from year to year in accord with student/faculty interest and current research advances.  May include such topics as sensory reception, membrane biology, population genetics, etc.
  
  • BIOL 393 - Undergraduate Research

    Variable Credit


    (Prerequisite: 12 credits in Biology)

    Individual problems for advanced students with sufficient background in biological and physical sciences.

  
  • BIOL 394 - Undergraduate Research

    Variable Credit


    (Prerequisite: 12 credits in Biology)

    Individual problems for advanced students with sufficient background in biological and physical sciences.

  
  • BIOL 395 - Extreme Physiology (S)

    3 cr.

    (Prerequisites: BIOL 245  with lab)

    This travel course will expose the student, serving as both subject and investigator, to the stunning and diverse environments of Arizona, as she/he assesses cardiovascular and respiratory conditioning and tracks his/her improvement through a 25-day period of extreme environmental and physical challenges. Accompanying instruction will explore the ongoing physiological adaptation.

  
  • BIOL 444 - Sensory Biology (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 245  and completion of or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 121/PHYS 121L /PHYS 141/PHYS 141L )

    The course applies multidisciplinary approaches to the study of senses: physics of stimuli, anatomy of receptor organs, neurophysiology of receptor cells, anatomy and central processing, animal behavior, and artificial sensor design. The course focuses on terrestrial vertebrates with occasional discussions on aquatic sensory systems.  Three hours lecture.  (Credit cannot be earned for BIOL 444 and NEUR 444 .)

  
  • BIOL 446 - Cardiovascular Physiology (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 245 , PHYS 120/PHYS 120L  or PHYS 140/PHYS 140L )

    The physiological and biophysical bases of cardiovascular function, including cardiac electrophysiology and mechanics; regulation of the heart and the peripheral circulation; hemodynamics; solute and fluid exchange; and cell-cell interactions governing white blood cell transit. Special circulations will highlight the role of cardiovascular regulation in overall physiological function. Three hours lecture.

  
  • BIOL 453 - Skeletal Biology (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  - BIOL 142  and BIOL 245 ; Completion or consecutive enrollment in PHYS 120/PHYS 120L  - PHYS 121/PHYS 121L  is strongly recommended.)

    The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to studying form and function of the vertebrate skeletal system. Topics will include anatomical structure, development and growth, adaptation, and disease, and will incorporate the significant influence that genetic and epigenetic factors (including physical forces) have on vertebrate skeletal structure and function.

  
  • BIOL 454 - Pathophysiology (S)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 245 )

    Pathophysiology considers how disease impacts the normal workings of the human body.  This course will consider case studies from all major systems of the body and allow students to investigate the molecular basis for dysfunction.  Pharmacological remedies will be explored providing a mechanism for the return of homeostasis. Three hours lecture. Spring.

  
  • BIOL 464 - Molecular Biology of Cancer (MC)

    3 cr.


     

     

    Discussion of biological and molecular features of oncogenesis and clinical cancer with details of specific molecular events of carcinogenesis, metastasis, and cellular transduction with a review of treatment modalities and prevention protocols for clinically important human cancers. (Students cannot earn credits for both BCMB 464  and BIOL 464.)

  
  • BIOL 472 - Systems Ecology (MO)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BIOL 371 - (W: Lab only) 

    The study of ecosystem dynamics and their relationship to the functioning of the biosphere.  A quantitative approach to ecosystem structure and function, emphasizing the use of simulation and conceptual models. The course will involve opportunities to construct and test simulation models. Three hours lecture.

  
  • BIOL 473 - Estuarine Ecology (MO)

    5 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BIOL 141  or BIOL 101  or permission of instructor; lab is optional)

    The ecology of marine and estuarine systems, including soil chemistry, halophyte physiology, tidal marsh ontogeny, ecosystem function and the consequences of human alteration of the coastal zone. Lab includes a week-long field trip during Spring Break to Sapelo Island, Georgia, and Cocodrie, Louisiana. Spring, even years. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.

  
  • BIOL 479 - Portfolio Completion

    0 cr.


    This course is used to review and indicate officially on the student’s CAPP sheet that they have completed the requirements of Goals 2 - 5 of the biology major.  Available for non-credit, non-graded transcript recognition only.

    This course must be completed no later than the fall semester of the student’s final year (spring if graduating in the fall).

    Cl lick here to access the Portfolio Requirement Checklist.

  
  • BLDR 351 - Principles of Management

    3 cr.
    This course covers the key aspects of the management process for decision-making. The focus is the organizational setting in which business leadership is exercised.
  
  • BLDR 355 - Business Ethics

    3 cr.
    The individual and social ethics of the major areas of decision-making in business from a leadership perspective.
  
  • BLDR 385 - Self-Assessment Business Leadership Seminar #1

    1 cr.
    Focus is on identifying the characteristics of leadership, self-assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, and preparation of plan for self-development.
  
  • BLDR 386 - Empowerment Business Leadership Seminar #2

    1 cr.
    Focus is on identifying the tasks of the leader and “enabling or empowering” people to achieve the organization’s goals.
  
  • BLDR 455 - Policy and Planning

    3 cr.
    This is the capstone course for all business majors. Concepts and skills developed in the functional areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing and production/operations are integrated and applied to the top-level management of an organization. Topics include analyzing organizational environment, setting missions and objectives, developing strategies and plans, allocating resources, and designing organizational structures, reward, and control systems. Special emphasis will be given to the role of executive leadership and values in the articulation of a corporate vision and culture, and in the choice of growth and competitive strategies. Intended as a case- and project-oriented course.
  
  • BLDR 484 - Management by Subjectives: Leadership in Literature

    3 cr.
    This final course approaches the question of leadership from a humanistic perspective. It considers models of literature as they are presented in well-established pieces of literature, including poems, plays and novels, from a range of historical periods. Emphases are on the personal relationships between leaders and those they lead, and on fundamental ethical questions relating to leadership.
  
  • BLDR 485 - Mentorship Business Leadership Seminar #3

    1 cr.
    Student is placed in an organizational setting as a leadership intern to study the leadership of the organization.
  
  • BLDR 486 - Senior Project Business Leadership Seminar #4

    1 cr.
    Student proposes, develops and executes a project evidencing a high degree of leadership skills and activity.
  
  • BLDR 487 - Successful Consulting: Theory & Practice

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: BLDR 351  and BLDR 385 )

    This course covers the key aspects of the theory and practice of the business consulting aimed at achieving outstanding client outcomes.  The focus includes both a theoretical framework and practical implementation in the field to solve a current client issue.

  
  • BUAD 351 - Business Process Overview

    3 cr.
    This is the first course in the area of enterprise management. Students will learn to appreciate the integration of a company’s core business processes. Students will be exposed to the main business processes that drive an organization, the interactions within and between them, and the effect of integration on the decision-making environment. This course uses an enterprise-wide integrated information-systems software and simulated data for a model company.  (Credits may not be earned for BUAD 351 and OIM 353 .)
  
  • BUAD 470 - Enterprise Information Systems

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BUAD 351 )

    This course is concerned with the management and operations of information systems in an integrated enterprise. It will examine the integrated business processes of an enterprise. Students will analyze and study enterprise systems software in detail. Students will be exposed to the management of the enterprise systems software. They will learn about business integration through the concepts of business engineering and business workflow.

  
  • BUAD 471 - Configuration and Consulting

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: BUAD 351 

    Focus is on the implementation of enterprise systems projects and the role of consultants in such implementation. It examines the integrated business processes of an enterprise, and the concepts of developing data models, business objects, and event-process chains. Students develop implementation plans for enterprise systems software. The course will also discuss the configuration procedures in implementing enterprise systems software. The goal of the course is to prepare the students to become consultants in enterprise systems.

  
  • BUS 140 - Business Information & Oral Proficiency

    3 cr.
    This course is designed to introduce students to digital technology tools and software commonly used in business to research, problem solve, evaluate, and disseminate information.  Students will learn the concepts of public speaking and demonstrate the ability to effectively present research outcomes and data finding to an audience.
  
  • C/CJ 200 - Forensic Science

    3 cr.
    Designed for law-enforcement majors as well as science majors, this is a study of the rules of evidence and the position of the expert scientific witness in law, followed by a review of the uses of scientific, and particularly chemical, evidence in various phases of the investigation and trial of criminal actions.
  
  • C/IL 102 - Computing and Information Literacy

    3 cr.
    Students learn to use digital technology in the problem-solving process to obtain, evaluate and disseminate information. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab. Students may earn credit for only one C/IL course. Successful completion of C/IL 102/102L (with a grade of C or better) fulfills the computer literacy skills requirement of the University.
  
  • C/IL 102L - Computing and Information Literacy/Lab

    3 cr.
    Students learn to use digital technology in the problem-solving process to obtain, evaluate and disseminate information. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Requires concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab. Students may earn credit for only one C/IL course. Successful completion of C/IL 102/102L (with a grade of C or better) fulfills the computer literacy skills requirement of the University.
  
  • C/IL 104 - Computing and Informational Literacy for Business

    3 cr.
    A focused variant of C/IL 102  - C/IL 102L  with an emphasis appropriate for students with majors in the Kania School of Management.
  
  • CHED 210 - Introduction to Community Health Education

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing)

    This course will introduce students to the field of community health education including community health organizations, epidemiology, professionals in the field, overview of the nation’s health, populations, settings and environmental health. Introduce the responsibilities, competencies, and skills of the community health education entry-level professional.

  
  • CHED 230 - (D,S) Multicultural Health

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: 2nd Year Standing)

    This course overviews health promotion/disease prevention in the United States, including health promotion statistics, strategies/resources and health disparities (social justice).  Areas highlighted are cultural and behavioral influences on disease, equity in prevention strategies, culturally competent and gender-specific interventions (i.e., people of color, women, the aged, people with disabilities/mental illness).

  
  • CHED 310 - Health Education: Theory, Research and Practice

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: CHED 210 , CHED 210  may be taken concurrently)

    This course is designed to provide students with the underlying context and philosophy of health education practice.  An overview of health education theory and health behavior theory will be emphasized.  Students will explore the use of behavior change theory in practical applications.  A synthesis of health education research will be presented.

  
  • CHED 320 - Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Health Education Programs

    3 cr.
    (Prerequisite: CHED 310  and CHED major)

    This course will introduce students to planning models in community health education. Survey methods for assessment, strategies for implementation and approaches for designing program evaluation will be emphasized. Intervention mapping will be utilized during case study analysis.
  
  • CHED 410 - Health Education Communication Methods and Techniques

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: CHED 320  and senior status)

    This course will introduce students to health communication including communication strategies, models, and theories to enhance delivery of health education programs in different settings.  A variety of communication methods will be presented.  Students will demonstrate these methods in community settings and in the classroom.

  
  • CHED 413 - (W) Worksite Health Promotion

    3 cr.
    This course provides an overview of health promotion in the worksite including supporting theories and critical issues such as management support, economic benefits, and worksite health promotion professional standards.  Focus is on implementing worksite health promotion programs.  Implementation phases include needs assessment/evaluation, effective interventions, program marketing and organizational development.
  
  • CHED 480 - Internship in Health Education

    6 cr.


    (Prerequisite: Senior CHED majors, all core CHED courses completed, cumulative GPA of 2.50 in major, background clearances, CPR/First Aid, and immunizations as required for site placement.)

    The 120-hour supervised internship is designed to provide an opportunity for students to use the concepts, techniques and theories learned in the classroom in professional community health education settings.  Students are assigned tasks that enable them to develop competencies and increase their skills as entry-level health educators.

  
  • CHEM 100 - (E) Elements of Chemistry

    3 cr.
    An elementary study of the field of chemistry for the non-science major; concepts of structure, states of matter, modern developments, implications of the field for modern society. Three hours lecture.
  
  • CHEM 104 - (E) Science and Society

    3 cr.
    A study of some current problems of a scientific and technological nature from the point of view of the non-science major. Scientific background will be provided to lead to greater understanding and possible solutions. Possible topic: energy, genetic engineering, narcotics, pesticides, etc. Three hours lecture.
 

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