2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biological Sciences Department
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Steven B. Broyles, chair
Bowers Hall, Room 241
607-753-2715
Fax: 607-753-5455
Email: biological.sciences@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/biology
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Santanu Banerjee, Steven B. Broyles, Christa H. Chatfield, Patricia L. Conklin, Theresa M. Curtis, Andrea Dávalos, Peter K. Ducey, Laura Eierman, Terrence D. Fitzgerald, Louis A. Gatto, Carie George, Joyce Green, Michael Hough, Rena C. Janke, Elizabeth McCarthy, Christian Nelson, Angela Pagano, John E. Straneva, Mary Beth Voltura
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Degree and Minors
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Biology (7-12)
Minor in Biology
Concentration
Environmental Science
Description
The biology program at SUNY Cortland is designed to ensure that majors obtain a strong, comprehensive foundation in the central areas of biology and related sciences. The program also offers specialized study in many areas. The Biological Sciences Department offers more than 30 courses in diverse areas of biology. Together with a faculty advisor, a biology major can design a course of study suited to his/her interests, whether it is at the level of molecular, cellular, organismal or environmental biology. Biology majors can become certified to teach in grades 7-12, prepare to pursue health-related careers such as medicine or dentistry, or concentrate in environmental science.
Special Features
- Well-equipped on-campus facilities, including a greenhouse and a molecular biology laboratory
- Outstanding field facilities at the Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve at William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education near campus and the W. H. Parks Family Outdoor Center, Raquette Lake
- Opportunities to participate in research projects with faculty
- Opportunities for off-campus internships
- Active Biology and Pre-Med clubs and a chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology
- Cooperative programs with the SUNY Upstate Medical University and the New York Chiropractic College
Requirements
- Degree requirements listed in this catalog apply to all of the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours; B.S. – 60 credit hours
Major
Minor
AED 391 - Introduction to Adolescence Education (BIO) Students will develop a coherent and comprehensive personal educational philosophy; analyze the role of education and teachers in society; demonstrate an understanding of teacher certification standards and requirements; evaluate teaching, lesson planning and implementation and cooperative skills; and develop a portfolio. The course includes 25 hours of field observation/teaching experience. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
AED 442 - Methods I: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (BIO) The course examines history and foundations of education, especially science education; explores disciplinary models and their application to classroom management; examines tools for measurement and evaluation of performance and achievement of diverse learners; develops criteria for curriculum development and lesson planning aligned with state and national standards; examines federal and state laws governing education of students with disabilities; develops strategies for collaborating with administrators, faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Includes 25 hours of field experience in middle or secondary schools. Open only to majors who have been formally admitted to adolescence education: biology, chemistry, earth science or physics. Prerequisites: PSY 232 and AED 391. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
AED 443 - Methods II: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (BIO) Introduction to aspects of teaching laboratory-based science to a diverse population of students through the development of a course syllabus, a comprehensive plan for laboratory safety, and lesson/unit plans that incorporate technology and align with state and national learning standards and state science core curriculum guides.
The course will conclude with a discussion of the importance of continued self-reflection and professional growth and development. Twenty-five hours of field experience in middle and secondary schools, with 15 of the twenty-five hours devoted to working with students with disabilities. Prerequisite: AED 442; corequisites: AED 444 and SPE 275. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
AED 444 - Laboratory Practicum (BIO) Opportunity to work with an experienced teacher in the planning, preparation and implementation of laboratory exercises in an introductory, college-level lab course through one-on-one and small group activities. Fulfills 25 hours of field experience requirement. Corequisite: AED 443. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
AED 445 - Student Teaching: Adolescence Education - Science (BIO) Full-time supervised student teaching in two public school placements: one, eight-week placement at the seventh or eighth grade level and one, eight-week placement at the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade level. A discipline-specific student teaching seminar is held on campus once during the semester. Prerequisites: PSY 232; AED 443 and 444. See major department for eligibility criteria. Grading: S, U grades are assigned. (12 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I Origin, evolution and diversity of life; molecular, cellular and genetic basis of life, with emphasis on scientific method. Not open to those having credit for BIO 201 or 202 (or equivalent) or to biology majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Fulfills: GE 2; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II Physiology and ecological concepts of biology as related to higher animals and plants. Students seeking GE 2, Natural Sciences credit, should enroll in BIO 113 the same semester. Not open to those having college credit for BIO 201 and 202 (or equivalent) or to biology majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Lecture only. Fulfills: GE 2; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 113 - Principles of Biology II Laboratory Laboratory and field examination of the anatomy, physiology and ecology of plants and animals. Must be taken concurrently with BIO 111: Principles of Biology II. Completion of BIO 111 and 113 satisfies the GE 2 Natural Sciences requirement. Not open to students with credit for BIO 201 and 202 or to students majoring in biological sciences. Prerequisite/corequisite: BIO 113 must be taken concurrently with BIO 111 with the exception of failing BIO 113. In this case, students will be allowed to retake BIO 113 in a later semester. Lecture/Lab Hours: One two-hour laboratory. Fulfills: GE 2. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 129 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I Principles of biology from a botanical perspective, emphasizing structure, function, ecology, and the evolutionary diversity of the moneran, protistan, fungal and plant kingdoms. For biology majors. Not open to students with credit for both BIO 110 and 111. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: GE 2; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II Principles of biology from a zoological perspective emphasizing genetics, evolution, animal structure and function, development, and diversity of the animal kingdom. For biology majors. Not open to students with credit for both BIO 110 and 111. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: GE 2; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 205 - Methods in Laboratory Biology Introduction to some basic methods of laboratory biology including microscopy, spectrophotometry, chromatography and cell culture. Emphasis is placed on helping students improve quantitative skills. Not open to students with credit for BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 210 - Cellular Biology Examination of the molecular and biochemical systems central to cellular structures and processes including organelles and some specialized cell types. Prerequisites: CHE 227, 277 and CHE 228, 278; C- or better in both BIO 201 and 202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 229 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Structure, function of human body; cells, tissues; skeletal, muscular, nervous systems. Primarily for health, physical education majors. May be applied toward biology major only by dual majors in biology and physical education, biology and health, or biology and athletic training. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Structure, function of human body; urinary, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Primarily for health, physical education majors. May be applied toward biology major only by dual majors in biology and physical education, biology and health, or biology and athletic training. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 303 - Microbiology and Human Disease Introduction to microorganisms and microbiological laboratory techniques. Emphasis on roles of microorganisms in disease, mechanisms of immunity. Primarily for students majoring in health; not open to biology majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory, one two-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall.
BIO 304 - Microbiology Introduction to microorganisms and their laboratory study. Major topics include microbial metabolism, genetics, immunology, medical microbiology, microbial ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 305 - Histology Microscopic study of fundamental tissues and organs with emphasis on the human body. Prerequisite: One year of biology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 306 - Human Genetics Introduction to inheritance of similarities and differences in humans. Emphasis on genetic causes of diseases and defects. Not open to biology majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 307 - Field Natural History Natural history of plants and animals with emphasis on ecosystems of New York state. Collections of flora and fauna required. Not open to biology majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour field trip. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 310 - Field Biology Examination of biological diversity and ecology in terrestrial and aquatic communities of New York. The course is taught during August at Cortland's Outdoor Education Center in Adirondack State Park. Daily and evening classes include field trips, laboratories, and lectures. Students are assessed a fee for room and board. Required of biology majors in programs for adolescence science certification and environmental science concentration. Prerequisites: BIO 110-111 or BIO 201-202. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
BIO 312 - Genetics Genetic, cytogenetic, biochemical aspects of inheritance. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. To be taken by biology majors before the end of the junior year. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 315 - Marine Biology Living organisms in marine environments; ocean habitats, ecological relationships, utilization. Two lectures, one recitation; one ten-day field trip to the Caribbean in January. Prerequisites: BIO 110-111 or 201-202, consent of instructor. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 319 - Biological Literature Techniques in use of library resources resulting in a comprehensive technical bibliography and oral presentation. Recommended before second semester of junior year. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 321 - Tree Biology Structure, function, and ecology of woody plants. Laboratory emphasis is placed on tree identification, ecology, experimentation, and data collection for course projects. Occasional field trips and participation in community-based tree projects required. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 201. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 324 - Human Anatomy Structural organization of mammalian organ systems with emphasis on detailed dissections of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, circulatory, endocrine and nervous systems. Not open to students with credit for both BIO 301 and 302. Three two-hour lecture/laboratories. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111 or 201 and 202. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 329 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 335 - Developmental Biology Examination of the development of select invertebrate and vertebrate embryos plus developmental processes including differentiation, morphogenesis and regeneration. Laboratory observations made as embryos develop from fertilized eggs and surgical operations are performed to observe tissue interactions. Prerequisite: BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 401 - Invertebrate Zoology Functional morphology, life histories and evolutionary relationships of selected invertebrate phyla. Not open to students with credit for BIO 501. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or 202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; O = offered occasionally
BIO 402 - Biology of Vertebrates Evolution, functional morphology, and behavioral ecology of extinct and living vertebrate taxa. Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111 or 201 and 202. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 405 - Conservation Biology Origin and preservation of biotic diversity, including species diversity, genetic variation and ecosystem variety. Not open to students with credit for BIO 505. Prerequisite: BIO 110-111 or 201-202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory/field trip. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 409 - Animal Behavior External stimuli, hormones, biological rhythms, orientation mechanisms, learning and behavioral ecology as related to maintenance of natural populations. Behavior in the natural context. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or 202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 411 - Ornithology Evolution, anatomy and physiology, behavior, and ecology of birds. Identification of Central New York birds. Participation in field trips outside of scheduled class time is expected. Prerequisite: One year of introductory college biology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BIO 412 - General Ecology Interrelations of living organisms and their environment. Investigations of quantitative, qualitative aspects of environments. Prerequisite: BIO 110- 111 or 201-202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 418 - Fungi Structure, classification, economic importance, methods of isolating, culturing and identifying the major groups of fungi. Prerequisite: BIO 201. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 427 - Scientific Photography Develop technical skills and learn basic theory for producing highly resolved images with bright field, phase and differential interference compound light microscopes. Students will learn photographic darkroom techniques, image digitizing, and must prepare poster/oral presentations of projects. Prerequisites: BIO 110-111 or 201-202 and permission of instructor. Lecture/Lab Hours: One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 428 - Scanning Electron Microscopy Theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy. Training in specimen preparation and use of the scanning electron microscope to produce highly magnified and resolved images of biological samples. Students will also learn photographic darkroom techniques. Project and paper required. Prerequisites: BIO 201-202, 210; CHE 227, 277 and CHE 228, 278; recommended PHY 106 or 202. Permission of instructor. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of lectures/demonstrations and three hours of laboratory each week. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 429 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 430 - Pathology The pathological basis of human disease, including cell death, inflammation and repair, cancer, as well as selected diseases from all major body systems. Excludes infectious and genetic diseases. Prerequisites: BIO 305 or 324 or 514 or permission of instructor. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 434 - Advanced Laboratory Experience Students serve as assistants in laboratory sections of a biology course. Includes advanced preparation for lab meetings, weekly attendance in the laboratory section while serving as instructional assistant in laboratory activities, and meetings with course instructor. May be taken twice. Not open to secondary education majors. Prerequisite: Grade B or better in the host course and permission of instructor. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 436 - Research Seminar Literature research and project design under the sponsorship of a faculty member. Fulfills prerequisite for BIO 438. Not open to second-semester seniors. May be substituted for BIO 319 but credit for both not permitted. Prerequisite: Junior biology major or consent of chair. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 437 - Directed Study Development of technical skills or preliminary investigation of a biological problem. May be taken twice, with different subtitle, for maximum of two credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (1-2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 438 - Research in Biology Investigation, under faculty supervision, terminated by report written in scientific format. Presentation of final results to be made in BIO 436 (Research Seminar). May be repeated for maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: BIO 437. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (2-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BIO 439 - Special Studies in Biology Special off-campus studies in biology by individual student. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 444 - Immunology
Introduction to the immune system with an emphasis on the immune cells and chemicals that protect against disease. Topics covered include innate immunity, lymphocyte development and specificity, antigen recognition and processing, T cell functions, vaccination, immunoglobulin structure and function, and recognition and eradication of cancerous cells. Prerequisite: BIO 210. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
BIO 501 - Advanced Invertebrate Biology Structure and function, evolution, and life histories of major invertebrate phyla. Prerequisite: Four semesters of college-level biology or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIO 401. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; O = offered occasionally
BIO 502 - Comparative Functional Morphology An examination of the principles and breadth of vertebrate functional morphology. Emphasis on the linkage of structure and function from the comparative and phylogenetic perspectives. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 402 and 502. Prerequisite: Four semesters of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 505 - Case Studies in Conservation Biology Selected case studies in conservation biology, including conservation of species and genetic diversity, endangered species reintroductions, and the application of geographic information systems and computer models to the discipline. Not open to students with credit for BIO 405. Oral presentation, discussions and investigative laboratories/field trips. Prerequisites: One year of introductory biology. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 507 - Advanced Field Natural History Natural history of plants and animals with emphasis on natural ecosystems of New York state. Not open to students with credit for BIO 307, BIO 310 or BIO 510. Also not open to biology or conservation biology majors. Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory/field experience per week. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 508 - Entomology An overview of insect biology including behavior, ecology, systematics, physiology, morphology and the economic/medical impact of insects on human societies. Not open to students with credit for BIO 408. Prerequisites: A minimum of four semesters of biology courses or permission of the instructor. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 510 - Advanced Field Biology Examination of biological diversity and ecology in terrestrial and aquatic communities of New York. The course is taught during August at Cortland's Outdoor Education Center in Adirondack State Park. Daily and evening classes include field trips, laboratories and lectures. Students are assessed a fee for room and board. Students will be expected to lead one planned activity and discussion for graduate credit. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111, or 201 and 202. Not open to students with credit for BIO 307 or 310. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
BIO 512 - Limnology Aquatic biology covering thermal, physical, chemical attributes of fresh water and their effect on composition of an aquatic ecosystem. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111 or 201 and 202; CHE 228 and 278. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 513 - Medical Entomology An introduction to medical entomology which emphasizes an understanding of the basic principles of insect biology as they relate to the study of medically important arthropods and arthropod-borne diseases. Not open to students with credit for BIO 508. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202 or equivalent. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 514 - Human Physiology Functions of mammalian organ systems, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 521 - Molecular Biology Study of biological processes at the molecular level, including topics such as DNA replication, recombination and repair, RNA transcription and splicing, epigenetics, and gene/genome evolution. Lectures and supplemental readings from the current scientific literature. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in BIO 210 and BIO 312. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
BIO 522 - Evolutionary Analysis Analysis of the mechanisms and patterns of biological evolution. Includes consideration of the historical development of ideas, the integration of examples from across the biological sciences and an emphasis on the modern understanding of evolutionary processes. Not open to students with credit for BIO 422 or BIO 516. Prerequisites: Four semesters of biology including a course in genetics. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 523 - Field Mycology Emphasis on field and laboratory techniques used in identifying macro fungi (mushrooms, polypores, stinkhorns, coral fungi, jelly fungi, cup fungi, etc.). Skills involving microscopic preparations and interpretation of cells and tissues, microchemical reactions, and tissue sectioning will be developed. Lecture and laboratory topics will cover morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and economic importance of macro fungi. Project and paper required. Prerequisite: Year of college-level biology. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 524 - Physiological Ecology Physiological responses and adaptation of organisms to environmental factors. Prerequisite: Four semesters of undergraduate biology or permission of instructor. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years
BIO 529 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BIO 533 - Biology Seminar Selected topics dealing with current issues in biology. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BMS 129 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BMS 229 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BMS 260 - Biomedical Sciences Seminar I Faculty involved in the major will discuss their research, senior undergraduates will give presentations about their research/internship experiences and outside speakers will share their expertise. Career opportunities will be emphasized by all contributors as students research potential professions. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202 or equivalent. Grading: H, S, U grades assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BMS 329 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BMS 429 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
BMS 460 - Biomedical Sciences Seminar II Directed library research with emphasis on the conception, design and interpretation of results of research experiments. May be designed to extend and deepen understanding of scientific basis of previously undertaken internship. Students are required to lead one session in BMS 260 devoted to the topic of their research. Open only to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Permission of department. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
BMS 461 - Biomedical Sciences Internship Internship at a biomedical facility such as an established health clinic, hospital, pharmaceutical company or biomedical research laboratory. Internship includes specialized training focused on a particular project. Open only to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
BMS 529 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
CON 460 - Conservation Biology Seminar Contemporary issues in conservation biology emphasizing their scientific and social aspects. Directed readings, library research, oral reports and discussion of the current literature and conservation internships. Open only to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor required. Fulfills: PRES. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
CON 461 - Conservation Biology Internship Project-oriented internship with a government agency, nongovernmental organization (NGO), or faculty member emphasizing the social and scientific aspects of conservation biology practice. Alternatively, completion of a suitable study abroad program or course exploring conservation issues. Open only to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (3-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
EST 100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies Multidisciplinary study of the relationship of human beings to the natural world. Emphasis on the causes and consequences of human impacts on the local, regional, and global environments and the ecological, socioeconomic and institutional perspectives that must interact to solve environmental problems. Fulfills: GE 3 and GE 12; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
SCI 141 - Integrated Earth Science and Biology An interdisciplinary course for elementary education majors. Course utilizes a student-centered, hands-on approach to develop basic concepts of Earth science and biology. Emphasis is on the construction of meaningful mental models which can be applied to every day science of biology, astronomy, meteorology and geology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two two-hour lectures, one two-hour lab. Fulfills: GE 2; LASR (4 cr. hr.).
Frequency code A= offered every semester
SCI 205 - Epidemics in Society Scientific, historical and biological background on infectious diseases with discussions of current emerging threats and how epidemics are portrayed in society. Fulfills: GE 12. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O - offered in occasionally
SCI 304 - Plants and People Historical and present-day relationships between plants and people. Major topics include: photosynthesis and the evolution of life; the Green Revolution; drugs and medicines obtained from plants; plant diseases and ecological relationships; plants providing food and beverages. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures. Fulfills: GE 3 and GE 12; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
SCI 325 - Biotechnology and Human Aging Biological perspectives on aging in cells, humans and societies including how past, present and future biotechnological advances may have a major impact on our society. Fulfills: GE 12; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
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