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ARTH 116 - (CA) Art of Greece and Rome 3 cr.
The course begins in the Aegean with the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures celebrated by Homer; surveys the art of classical Greece; and continues with the art of the Etruscans in ancient Italy. The course concludes with Roman art and architecture (3rd c. B.C. to 5th c.
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ARTH 117 - Early Christian and Byzantine Art 3 cr.
The art and architecture produced by the first Christians borrowed much from the forms and ideas of Roman art. The course surveys art produced in Rome, Ravenna, Milan, Greece and Constantinople, 200-1400 A.D. Emphasis will be placed on the origin and symbolism of Christian imagery and architecture.
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ARTH 118 - Medieval Art: Romanesque and Gothic 3 cr.
A survey of art and architecture in Western Europe, 1100-1400. Medieval architecture, manuscripts, paintings, and decorative arts will be presented as mirrors of medieval thought and spirituality.
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ARTH 119 - (D) African Cultures and Civilizations 3 cr.
The course focuses on African civilizations and cultures through African cultural productions: myths, literature, music, dance and cinema.
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ARTH 205 - The Icon in Russian and East European 3 cr.
This course focuses on theology, image and artistic style in the making of the icon in Russia and East Europe. The icon will be studied from medieval through modern times. A field trip to St. Tikhan’s Monastery and local churches are included.
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ARTH 210 - (CA,D) Women in the Visual Arts 3 cr.
This cross-disciplinary course presents selected topics on women in the visual arts, including varied ways of thinking and writing about women, art and culture. Topics include a survey of women in art, being female in the Renaissance, contemporary women artists, female artists in Latin America, and 19th-century women artists. A field trip to the Brooklyn Museum or National Museum for Women in the Arts is included.
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ARTH 211 - (D) African Art and Aesthetics 3 cr.
This course focuses on African art and theory (beauty, functionality, aesthetics). In studying artifacts produced on the African continent, students will question and identify criteria for determining objects as “art.” African artistic influences on Western Art will be explored through a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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ARTH 212 - (CA,D) African American Art 3 cr.
This course considers African Americans in the visual arts, including varied ways of thinking and writing about African American art and culture. Topics include slavery and emancipation, the Harlem renaissance, the Civil Rights movement, African American women artists, and collecting African American art.
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ARTH 213 - (CA,D) American Art 3 cr.
A survey of American architecture, painting and sculpture from the earliest exploration days. The course will cover art of Native America, the colonial period, the Civil War era and the 20th century.
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ARTH 214 - Renaissance Art in Italy, 1200-1480 3 cr.
As a survey of the art produced in Italy, 1200-1480, the course examines the production of art as it relates to society and culture. From St. Francis’ Assisi to Pope Sixtus IV’s Rome, and from Giotto to Botticelli, painting, sculpture, and architecture will be studied in contexts of history, gender, technology, intellectual life, theology and philosophy.
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ARTH 215 - Renaissance Art in Italy, 1480-1620 3 cr.
This course continues with a survey of art and society in Italy, 1480-1620. The papacy, during the 15th century, brings Michelangelo and Raphael to Rome, which remains a cultural capital for artists through the 17th century. Artists working in 16th century Florence, in the wake of Michelangelo, introduce a style that flourishes brightly, but briefly: Mannerism.
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ARTH 216 - (CA) Michelangelo and His World 3 cr.
This course investigates the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Michelangelo. By considering the artistic traditions to which he fell heir as a Florentine artist, the traditional and the innovative aspects of Michelangelo’s work will be assessed. Readings from his letters and poetry and from 16th-century biographies will furnish a rich context for the appreciation of his work and for understanding the society to which he belonged.
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ARTH 217 - Leonardo Da Vinci 3 cr.
Artist, scientist, author and free-thinker, Leonardo left few paintings, many drawings, and copious notes attesting the wide range of his intellectual curiosity. This course focuses both on the 15th-century world to which the artist belonged and on his many writings in order to measure Leonardo’s greatness as prodigy and visionary.
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ARTH 218 - The Age of Rembrandt 3 cr.
A survey of the painting, sculpture, and architecture produced in Europe between 1600 and 1750. The course opens in Bernini’s Rome of the Counter-Reformation and concludes in France at the royal courts of Louis XIV and XV.
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ARTH 219 - The Renaissance in Northern Europe 3 cr.
(Formerly ARTH 311)
Art produced in northern Europe (France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands) differs remarkably from the art produced in Italy by Botticelli and Michelangelo. This course surveys painting north of the Alps by such artists as Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, Hieronymus Bosch, and Albrecht Dürer.
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ARTH 220 - (D) History of Photography 3 cr.
The course explores the historical development of photography and considers the medium’s aesthetic components as well as the theoretical and representational issues it raises.
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ARTH 221 - (CA,D) Nineteenth-Century Art 3 cr.
An exploration of painting and sculpture from Neoclassicism to Symbolism. Special emphasis will be given to works by J.L. David, Goya, Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Morisot, Rodin, and Van Gogh. In addition to developing skills of visual analysis, the course will focus on the interaction between artist and society.
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ARTH 222 - Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 3 cr.
Impressionism, an artistic movement linked today with leisure and pleasure, developed out of conflict and challenged many standard European art practices. The course investigates the artistic goals and strategies of Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Morisot, Cassatt and Pissarro and considers how their works respond to important social issues of the day. Paintings by the Postimpressionists Cézanne, Seurat, Van Gogh and Gauguin will be examined as reactions to the aims of Impressionism.
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ARTH 225 - (CA,D) Art of the Twentieth Century 3 cr.
Beginning with pre- World War I works by Matisse and Picasso, this course surveys the painting, sculpture, architecture and photography of the period known as modernism, ending with an exploration of the contemporary phenomenon of postmodernism. Through examination of both artworks and texts by artists and critics, considerations of style and technique will be integrated with an analysis of historical context. A field trip to museums and galleries in New York City is included.
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ARTH 227 - (CA,D) Matisse and Picasso 3 cr.
This course examines the works of these two influential modern artists by considering the aesthetic and historical context of their paintings, sculptures, prints, and writings on art. A field trip to the Barnes Collection, Philadelphia, is included.
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ARTH 295 - (D,CA) Travel Seminar 1.5 cr.
Short study trips to provide students with the opportunity to study works of painting, architecture, and sculpture on site. Trips will be designed as themes: the Art Museums of London and Paris, The Bible in Text and Image (Italy), Renaissance Villas and Palaces, Michelangelo, etc.
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ARTH 296 - (CA,D) 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.
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ARTH 310 - (CA) 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.
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ARTH 311 - (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.
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ARTH 313 - (D) 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.
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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 homes, churches and civic structures. Contemporary literature of the period will also be studied.
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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 and museum professionals.
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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.
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ASL 101 - (CF,D) 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.
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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.
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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.
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BCMB 440 - Proteomics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 361 or BIOL 362 and CHEM 351 or 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.
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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 .)
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BCMB 490 - Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Capstone 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 362 and CHEM 351 or 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 245 - (EPW: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 271 - Entomology 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 141 /BIOL 142 ; Concurrent enrollment in Lecture and Laboratory required)
A general overview of insects and their importance in human health. Topics include ecology of insects, human diseases vectored by insects/caused by insects, insect behavior, medical and veterinary entomology, the identification of the major orders of insects, insect control and environmental factors influencing insect diversity. (Concurrent enrollment in laboratory is required.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 348 - Functional Neuroanatomy (S) 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: 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 .)
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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.
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BIOL 350 - (EPW: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 357 - Developmental Neuroscience (S) 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 .)
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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 .)
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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.
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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
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BIOL 362 - (EPW: 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.
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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.
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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.)
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BIOL 370 - (W: lab only) Animal Behavior (MO) 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.
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BIOL 371 - (EPW: 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.
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BIOL 374 - 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.
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BIOL 379 - Biostatistics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 109 )
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .)
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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BIOL 472 - Systems Ecology (MO) 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: BIOL 371 )
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.
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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.
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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.
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BLDR 355 - Business Ethics 3 cr.
The individual and social ethics of the major areas of decision-making in business from a leadership perspective.
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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.
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