2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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At the end of each course description, information is provided to indicate when the course will be scheduled.
Please Note: Schedules are subject to change; consult the Office of the Student Financial Services prior to registration. The Registrar’s website is www.iona.edu/registrar.
Courses designated NLA (non-liberal arts) cannot be applied toward the minimum liberal arts credit requirements. Course prerequisites are included in this listing. Unless otherwise specified, a course does not have a prerequisite.
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IS 462 - Independent Study in Information Systems
Students undertake an advanced, specialized study project not covered by the regular course offerings. Students participate in individual conferences with a faculty member to plan, execute and discuss the project.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BUS 150 and Senior Standing
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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IS 463 - Independent Study in Information Systems
Students undertake an advanced, specialized study project not covered by the regular course offerings. Students participate in individual conferences with a faculty member to plan, execute, and discuss the project. 1-3 credits
Independent Study
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 150 and Senior standing
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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IS 465 - Internship in Information Systems
Students must carry out a supervised work project under the direction of a faculty member and a designated executive from either a for-profit or a not-for-profit enterprise. A report based on the learning experience and submitted for joint review must be completed for credit to be awarded.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 150
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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CDS 1117 - Person to Person: Small Group Interaction
We are always communicating and operating in group situations: dyads, families, committees, managerial teams, athletic teams, departments, etc. Using a family systems approach, this course will explore how our current behavior, verbal and non-verbal, is directly influenced by our first and primary group experience i.e., your families of origin. Students should come to class with available pictures of themselves and their families of origin.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed Weekend Intensive
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CDS 1148 - Victims
This course identifies the needs of victims of child abuse, domestic violence, rape, and mugging. Among topics to be discussed in this course are the effects on the victims, counseling techniques for victims, existing precautionary measures, and the criminal/abuser.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester Weekend Intensive
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CDS 1161 - Library Information Systems: Principles and Procedures
Accessing information systems is an important part of an undergraduate education. This course will prepare the student to develop research strategies necessary for college assignments and life-long learning. The course will enable students to gain expertise in the use of online catalogues, periodicals, indices and abstracts, and basic reference works in the various disciplines.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed Weekend Intensive
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CDS 1183 - The Biology of Human Aging
Aging: Why, how, and what can we do about it? This course will review the phenomena associated with human aging at the anatomic, physiologic, cellular and molecular levels and will explore the current understanding of the underlying mechanisms for age-related biological changes. The course will include lecture, Internet-based reading assignments, online streaming audio listening assignments, and class discussions.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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CDS 1184 - Developmental Disabilities
This one credit course will introduce students to the field of developmental disabilities (DD). The broad range of DD diagnoses will be explored (e.g., autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy etc.), and relevant support and service systems will be examined. Students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts of person-centered planning, self-advocacy, family support and the contemporary guiding principles of independence, productivity, inclusion, self-determination and integration.
Lecture
1 Credits
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CDS 1196 - Special Topics
Occasionally topics of particular current interest will be offered through the one-credit, intensive weekend format.
Lecture
1 Credits
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CDS 1197 - Special Topics
Occasionally topics of particular current interest will be offered through the two-credit format.
Lecture
2 Credits
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CDS 1198 - Special Topics
Occasionally topics of particular current interest will be offered through the three-credit format.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CDS 1199 - Special Topics
Topical course of particular current interest offered as needed which may be taught in a one to four credit format at the discretion of the professor(s) and as warranted by the topic(s) covered. Please see the individual course syllabi for further information about the particular course.
Lecture
4 Credits
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CDS 2220 - Transformations of Myth through Time
A video course. This course explores how myths reconcile human beings to the mysteries of life. How have they changed throughout history from culture to culture? In this video course Joseph Campbell, the noted scholar, teacher, author and storyteller, explores the origins and meanings of the world’s mythologies, folklures and religions. 13 one-hour video programs.
Lecture
4 Credits
Undergraduate Trimester Programs
Offered When Needed
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COL 150 - Columba Cornerstone
The Columba Cornerstone Course introduces students to foundational ideas, perspectives, and techniques of inquiry that are essential to the college experience. The course emphasizes the diversity of the human experience, and focuses on the reading, writing, and thinking skills crucial to success both in college and beyond. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will engage with fundamental questions of what it means to be alive in our time and place. How should we live? What responsibilities do we have to others? To ourselves? To what freedoms are we entitled?
The Columba Cornerstone course also provides the locus for the GAEL Hour, a one-credit academic unit designed to ground students in essential learning that supports the entirety of their Iona experience. GAEL Hour Learning Modules address The Iona Story, Diversity, Information & Digital Literacy, e-Portfolio and Financial Literacy, and are delivered through a combination of online self-guided learning as well as in-class and co-curricular experiences.
The Columba Cornerstone is “linked” with another course (and instructor) to form a Learning Community. As a Learning Community, the course instructors work in collaboration to foster an environment of integrated learning for the shared group of students who travel together between the two courses.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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COL 150G - Columba Cornerstone Gael Hour
The Columba Cornerstone Course introduces students to foundational ideas, perspectives, and techniques of inquiry that are essential to the college experience. The course emphasizes the diversity of the human experience, and focuses on the reading, writing, and thinking skills crucial to success both in college and beyond. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will engage with fundamental questions of what it means to be alive in our time and place. How should we live? What responsibilities do we have to others? To ourselves? To what freedoms are we entitled?
The Columba Cornerstone course also provides the locus for the GAEL Hour, a one-credit academic unit designed to ground students in essential learning that supports the entirety of their Iona experience. GAEL Hour Learning Modules address The Iona Story, Diversity, Information & Digital Literacy, e-Portfolio and Financial Literacy, and are delivered through a combination of online self-guided learning as well as in-class and co-curricular experiences.
The Columba Cornerstone is “linked” with another course (and instructor) to form a Learning Community. As a Learning Community, the course instructors work in collaboration to foster an environment of integrated learning for the shared group of students who travel together between the two courses.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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ENV 300 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies
This course is an interdisciplinary course that examines some of the key problems, debates, and issues in environmental studies. Topics will explore select areas of investigation including but not limited to climate change, food security, and international environmental cooperation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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ENV 452 - Colloquium in Environmental Studies
This course provides a broad, practical understanding of some of the most pressing and relevant problems in environmental studies. The course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary environmental challenges.
Lecture
1 Credits
Prerequisite: Environmental Studies majors only and approval of program coordinators
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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ENV 495 - Capstone Seminar in Environmental Studies
This course is a survey and integration of the disciplines that compromise the program focusing on particular problems and/or issues in environmental studies. The course will provide the opportunity for majors to critically review concepts, theories, approaches, and the literature pertinent to the topic under review and to engage in independent, original, and rigorous research.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Environmental Studies majors only and approval of program coordinators
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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HON 101 - Honors Humanities Seminar I
The Honors Seminar is part of the Honors Program’s core curriculum. It is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to introduce students to the central concepts of philosophy, literature, history, and religious studies. The purpose of the course is to develop critical skills and qualities of mind necessary to a liberal education. This is done by introducing students to major writings in the humanities and by encouraging them to think about and discuss the ideas addressed in these works. This seminar involves mainly a multi-disciplinary exploration of the period that scholars usually designate as the ‘Ancient World.’ Students will develop the critical thinking, communication, and writing skills essential for a liberal arts education by engaging with course texts in class discussions, written assignments, and oral presentations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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HON 102 - Honors Humanities Seminar II
The Honors Seminar is part of the Honors Program’s core curriculum. It is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to introduce students to the central concepts of philosophy, literature, history, and religious studies. The purpose of the course is to develop critical skills and qualities of mind necessary to a liberal education. This is done by introducing students to major writings in the humanities and by encouraging them to think about and discuss the ideas addressed in these works. This seminar involves mainly a multi-disciplinary exploration of the period that scholars usually designate as the ‘Medieval Period.’ As in HON 101 , students will continue to develop the critical thinking, communication, and writing skills essential for a liberal arts education by engaging with course texts in class discussions, written assignments, and oral presentations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Spring Semester
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HON 103 - Honors Internship
Internships for honors students in a variety of academic or career-related fields are pursued for academic credit. An internship proposal is subject to the approval of the Honors Program Director in consultation with the department in the area of the internship. The number of credits provided (1-3) may depend on the number of hours being worked and/or the quality of the work experience. This will be determined by the Honors Program Director in consultation with the faculty member supervising the internship. Conferences with the faculty, research reports and other requirements as determined by the faculty will supplement the student’s practical experience.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Consent Required
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HON 109 - Communication Skills: Composition for Honors Degree Program
An advanced writing course, required of all students in the Honors Program. Through challenging readings drawn from the humanities, social and natural sciences, and business, students will review the strategies of exposition, argument, and research that are essential to college-level inquiry. Using an approach to writing that proceeds recursively through the stages of drafting and revision, students will develop their ability to present substantive and balanced arguments, written in clear and convincing prose.
Lecture
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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HON 112 - Logic, Rhetoric, and Writing
An interdisciplinary approach to composition and logic, combining two of the most important skills Honors students will need in pursuit of their majors. Half of the incoming Honors cohort will take the composition section of the course for the first eight weeks, while the other half take the logic section. Those students will then “flip” sections after eight weeks, thus spending an equal amount of time during the semester on both composition and logic. Through challenging readings drawn from the humanities, social and natural sciences, and business, students will review the strategies of exposition, argument, and research that are essential to college-level inquiry, as well as the basics of symbolic (formal) logic. Using an approach to writing that proceeds recursively through the stages of drafting and revision, and cultivating the analytic skills to construct and evaluate arguments symbolically, students will develop their ability to present substantive and balanced arguments, write in clear and convincing prose, as well as an appreciation for rigorous analytical thinking.
Lecture
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Offered in the Spring Semester
Department Consent Required
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HON 201 - Honors Humanities Seminar III
The Honors Seminar is part of the Honors Program’s core curriculum. It is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to introduce students to the central concepts of philosophy, literature, history, and religious studies. The purpose of the course is to develop critical skills and qualities of mind necessary to a liberal education. This is done by introducing students to major writings in the humanities and by encouraging them to think about and discuss the ideas addressed in these works. This seminar involves mainly a multi-disciplinary exploration of the period that scholars usually designate as the ‘Modern World.’ As in HON 101 and HON 102 , students will continue to develop the critical thinking, communication, and writing skills essential for a liberal arts education by engaging with course texts in class discussions, written assignments, and oral presentations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
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HON 202 - Honors Humanities Seminar IV
The Honors Seminar is part of the Honors Program’s core curriculum. It is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to introduce students to the central concepts of philosophy, literature, history, and religious studies. The purpose of this course is to develop critical skills and qualities of mind necessary to a liberal education. This is done by providing students with a multi-disciplinary exploration of the period that can loosely be called “The Contemporary Age.” Students are given the change to study key texts from the nineteenth century to the present day that both reflected and shaped the development of today’s world. In the process, the course seeks to provide a critical appreciation of the artistic, literary, philosophical, theological, and historical trends that defined the contemporary era. It is also intended to serve as the culmination of the humanities sequence, and will encourage students to consider how the intellectual, cultural, and religious currents of this period relate to those covered in HON 101 , HON 102 , and HON 201 . Furthermore, students will continue to develop the critical thinking, communication, and writing skills essential for a liberal arts education by engaging with course texts in class discussions, written assignments, and oral presentations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Spring Semester
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HON 301 - Honors Pro-Seminar: Introduction to Thesis Research
The Honors Pro-Seminar will introduce juniors in the Honors program to the basics of conducting independent research in their particular discipline. These will be small classes of students interested in pursuing research in similar fields. Depending on the discipline, this may include abstract and proposal writing, research methodology, constructing a research plan, organizing, and synthesizing information, thesis writing strategies, producing a viable thesis, etc. The course will be taught by an honors faculty member with research expertise in the students’ broad area of interest - Business, Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science.
Lecture
1 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
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HON 302 - Guided Honors Thesis Research I
This course is an independent study during which Honors students in the Spring semester of their Junior year begin the research which will culminate in their Senior Honors Thesis. Under the guidance of their thesis advisor the student will begin their research as outlined in their Thesis Proposal. This is a highly individualized process and the assignments and expectations of the course are determined by each Thesis Advisor.
Lecture
1 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Honors Program Course Offered in the Spring Semester
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HON 320 - Junior Honors Colloquium
The seminar introduces students to the research methods of various disciplines in order to prepare them for their upcoming thesis proposal and research. Students will read and discuss articles and essays from a range of disciplines in terms of the structure, methodology, and content of each piece. The seminar will also introduce students to the basics of independent research, including abstract and proposal writing, presenting ideas to a group, constructing a research plan, organizing, and synthesizing information, and producing a viable thesis. A portion of the course will also be devoted to aspects of professional development, including: presenting work, applying for prestigious grants/scholarships, post-undergraduate opportunities, and so on.
Seminar
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
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HON 391 - Special Topics in Honors
Special courses designed for Honors students and non-Honors students who meet the following requirements (recommended by the Chair of their major department or the faculty member teaching the course; in their third+ semester of study; and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher). These courses will be offered periodically and provide honors students with opportunities to study a variety of topics, most likely interdisciplinary, although they may be focused on a particular field. These courses may be team-taught or offered by a single-faculty member. They will emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, development of advanced writing, oral communication skills, and critical thinking. They may include experiential learning such as field trips. These courses will fulfill elective credits toward graduation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Department Consent Required
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HON 402 - Guided Honors Thesis Research II
This course is an independent study during which Honors students in the Fall semester of their senior year will finish the research and production of their Senior Honors Thesis. Under the guidance of their thesis advisor the student will conclude their research as outlined in their Thesis Proposal and started in the Spring of the junior year I HON 402 . This is a highly individualized process and the assignments and expectations of the course are determined by each Thesis Advisor.
Lecture
2 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Honors Program Course Offered in the Fall Semester
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HON 410 - Senior Research for Honors Degree Program Studies
A two-semester sequence culminating in the writing of an honors thesis. The student develops and explores a topic with a mentor of his or her choice and, upon completion, presents the thesis to students, faculty and parents. HON 410 is a 0 credit course taken during Spring of junior year. Students will be given a grade of P/F at the end of the semester. HON 420 is a 3 credit course taken during Fall of senior year. The student’s thesis advisor is listed as the faculty of record for this course.
Lecture
0 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in Fall & Spring
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HON 420 - Senior Research for Honors Degree Program Studies
A two-semester sequence culminating in the writing of an honors thesis. The student develops and explores a topic with a mentor of his or her choice and, upon completion, presents the thesis to students, faculty and parents. HON 410 is a 0 credit course taken during Spring of junior year. Students will be given a grade of P/F at the end of the semester. HON 420 is a 3 credit course taken during Fall of senior year. The student’s thesis advisor is listed as the faculty of record for this course.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HON 101
Department Approval Required. Honors Program Course Offered in Fall & Spring
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HUM 102 - Honors Humanities Seminar II
Honors humanities seminar that covers the Medieval World. (Course fulfills 3 credits of the Humanities core curriculum.)
Lecture
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Offered in the Spring Semester
Department Consent Required
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HUM 202 - Honors Humanities Seminar IV
Honors Humanities Seminar that covers the Nineteenth and Twenith Centuries. (Course fulfills 3 credits of the Humanities core curriculum.)
Seminar
3 Credits
Department Consent Required
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STL 201 - Introduction to Field and Laboratory Studies of Estuaries and Coastal Systems
Coastal regions are critically important to the United States for their natural and economic resources. These narrow strips of coastal lands are also home to more than half of our population. In order to understand the importance of coastal systems, this course will examine the biological, chemical and physical processes that make these ecosystems so dynamic. It is only through the study of the interrelationships of these processes whereby one can achieve a complete understanding of why estuaries and coastal systems are some of the most productive ecosystems on earth and have great economic and societal value. In this course students will be introduced to field and laboratory studies.
Through a combination of seminars and laboratory activities students will learn the basic theory and laboratory techniques in the collection of environmental data. Topics include, water quality, ocean currents, climate, sampling aquatic organisms and preservation of samples. The course will focus on the Hudson River and Long Island Sound since these estuaries have played a central role in the historic, social and economic development of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Lecture
2 Credits
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STL 202 - Environmental Science of Estuaries and Coastal Systems
Coastal regions are critically important to the United States for their natural and economic resources. These narrow strips of coastal lands are also home to more than half of our population. In order to understand the importance of coastal systems, this course will examine the biological, chemical and physical processes that make these ecosystems so dynamic. Topics to be studied include geology, water chemistry, physical oceanography, climate, pollution, ecosystem dynamics, invasive species and endemic biota. It is only through the study of the interrelationships of these processes whereby one can achieve a complete understanding of why estuaries and coastal systems are some of the most productive ecosystems on earth and have great economic and societal value. Through the combination of lecture and laboratory activities students will enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The course will focus on the Hudson River and Long Island Sound since these estuaries have played a central role in the historic, social and economic development of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. At the completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the interrelationship of coastal systems and the human population living in these regions.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 201
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WST 201 - Women in the United States: In the Family, at the Workplace, and in Political Life
This interdisiciplinary course will focus on the multiple and changing roles of women. Common concerns such as healthcare and the legal and economic status of women in the United States will be explored, along with the influence of race, cultural and class backgrounds. Students will investigate a range of disciplinary approaches to the study of women’s lives and use these tools of analysis to reflect on their experiental knowledge of women.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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WST 208 - Women and Art
An ‘art appreciation’ approach to the major issues and the vast body of artworks of women artists throughout the history of art. Examines the impact of “female creative energy” on artistic traditions, with an emphasis on 20th Century works. An exploration into the depths of technical innovation, iconographic originality, and artistic influence and status of women in contemporary culture through selected readings, film, and slide study, research and discussion. Required NYC museum and gallery visits.
Lecture
3 Credits
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WST 275 - Women in Dance
The course examines the contributions and innovations of women a choreographers, dancers, and dance educators and dance critics. Focus is placed on how women have shaped the creation and profile of dance as an art form the Western thearte and what informs their artistic vision. Further consideration will be given to how society has evaluated, viewed and at time directed the role of women in this disicpline. Students will attend two concerts; one in New York City and one at Iona College. Coursework involves lecture, discussion and viewing of dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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WST 307 - Psychology of Women
This course examines the scientific evidence regarding sexual differences and the controversies about these differences. Crucial issues affecting contemporary women and the women’s movement are examined from a psychological perspective.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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WST 324 - Sex Roles in Modern Societies
Study of sex roles in the contemporary United States; emphasis will be placed on changing patterns of socialization, cross-cultural comparisons and historical development, class, race and subcultural variations, the effects of urbanism and industrialization, the feminist movement and change toward redefinition of sex roles.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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WST 334 - Gender Differences in Human Communication
This course explores differences in the strategies employed by females and males in intrapersonal, interpersonal and group communication.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: SCS 101 or equivalent
Offered in Alternate Years
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WST 337 - Gender and Politics
This course examines the role of gender in American politics. The word, gender, includes more than biological differences between men and women, and includes how the public interprets these differences and values some qualities over others. Elections are highly gendered, how we interpret political behavior is influenced strongly by gendered language (metaphors of war and professional sports), and our expectations about the characteristics, behavior, and appearance of political actors are shaped by gender. Current research on gender differences in seeking public office, and the influence of gender on the political behavior of elected officials will be explored.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester Alternate Years
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WST 409 - Females in Crime and Delinquency
This course examines the myths and realties concerning females in crime and delinquency. It includes analysis of causes of deciance, types of involvement and treatment of females in the justice system (law, courts, prison and parole) with an emphasis on current research findings.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PJS 420 - Special Topics in Peace and Justice Studies
Topics dealing with current issues in Peace and Justice.
Lecture
3 Credits
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STL 100 - Scientific and Technological Literacy: Matter, Energy, Life and Systems
A course designed to develop the foundation for the scientific literacy necessary to understand technology’s role in modern society. Basic scientific concepts underlying matter, energy, life and systems are introduced, and students engage in development of reasoning and problem solving skills associated with scientific issues. The course is an introduction with applications to ecology, human biology and health, energy transformations, and systems. Class meetings include lecture and laboratory.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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STL 115 - Scientific and Technological Literacy: Environment
A continuing study of science and technology in the context of societal concern about problems related to waste, matter and energy. A variety of the types of waste produced by modern society will be studied with emphasis on management techniques, toxic effects and recycling possibilities. An integrating course which employs the student’s understanding of science, technology and some current environmental problem areas in order to appraise alternative futures. Technology assessment and systematic forecasting methods will be studied. Case studies and/or individual student projects will be used.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 100
Offered in Fall & Spring
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STL 125 - Science and Technological Literacy: Health Theme
A continuing study of science and technology in the context of societal concern about problems related to the understanding and sustenance of health. An intergrating course that employs the student’s understanding of science, technology and some current health problem areas in order to appraise alternative futures. Technology assessment and systematic forecasting methods will be studied. Case studies and/or individual student projects will be used. Class meetings include lecture and laboratory.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 100
Offered in Fall & Spring
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STL 145 - Scientific and Technological Literacy Computer Music System
A course designed to develop the foundation for literacy necessary to deal with science and technology through a study of computer music using the MIDI. The course will employ the student’s understanding of science, technology and systems to assess the societal impact of computer music along with its costs, benefits, and problems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 100
Offered in Fall & Spring
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STL 155 - Exercise Science
The course will examine the basic science underlying exercise and its implications on overall health and fitness. The influence and athletic training on the human body will be studied in the context of a dynamic process. After introducing the basic biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology of the bodily systems (metabolic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous), a study of the effects of various exercise activities on these systems will ensue. Knowing the biology behind the structure and function of bodily systems, the rationale behind many training regimens and the fallacy behind many myths will be explored.
Lecture
3 Credits
STL 100
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STL 165 - Humans and the Earth System
A continuing study of science and technology in the context of societal concern about problems related to the earth system and human impact. It will consider the forces at work in our physical environment, as well as human reaction and its impact on the delicate equilibrium that exists. Technology assesment and systematic forecasting methods will be studied. Case studies and/or individual student projects will be used. Two lectures, one hour laboratory per week.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 100
Offered in the Fall Semester
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STL 175 - Forensic Science
An introductory lecture and laboratory study of forensic science and its impact on society. As its name implies, forensic science is the application of scientific procedures to aid in the solving of crimes. For example, the identification and individualization of materials such as glass, hair, fibers, physiological fluids and drugs through the use of modern scientific procedures is illustrated. The value of such scientific techniques to law enforcement and the general public will be studied and case illustrations from crime laboratories will be provided. The scientific principles underlying the collection and analysis of evidence will be covered at a level appropriate for non-science majors. Students will have the opportunity to carry out many of these procedures to identify, classify, and draw conclusions from simulated evidence. Important legal decisions which impact the practice of forensic science and their implications for the general public will be examined. In addition the reliability of the various forensic sub-disciplines (for example, fingerprinting and hair analysis) will be critically examined in terms of their scientific validity. The scope of forensic science and its impact on society will be examined, for example, pollution control, art forgery, and ecological crimes.
Lecture
3 Credits
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BIO 100 - Foundations of Biology
This course is a one-semester lecture course for students who are planning to major in Biology or another science but were not placed into General Biology (Bio 101). This course is designed to prepare students with limited background in the sciences and mathematics to succeed later in more advanced courses, including Bio 101. The course will focus on developing writing, quantitative, and critical analysis skills as well as provide proficiency in the scientific method as well as a broad understanding of basic biological concepts.
Lecture
3 Credits
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BIO 101 - General Biology 1
An introduction to the science of life, biology as a science, cellular basis of life, energy transformation, the nature of the gene and its action, nutrient procurement and processings, gas exchange, internal transport, regulation of body fluids, chemical control, nervous control, and effectors.
Lecture
4.5 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 102 - General Biology 2
Animal behavior, cellular reproduction, patterns of inheritance, development, evolution, ecology, origin and early evolution of life, viruses and Monera, the Plant and Animal Kingdoms.
Lecture
4.5 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 108 - Body Structure and Function
An introductory course, without laboratory, in basic human anatomy and physiology. Topics to include the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. The laboratory section of this course will involve the examination of human anatomical models and experiments in basic physiology. Students will make a presentation on a specialized topic, based on the student’s major (e.g. Speech Communication Studies majors may do a project on disorders of the ear, nose and throat).
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or STL 100
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 109 - General Biology 1 without Lab
Lecture
3 Credits
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BIO 110 - General Biology 2 without Lab
Lecture
3 Credits
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BIO 111 - Infectious Diseases
The object of this course is to convey to students in any major field a sound and clear concept of the fundamentals of microbiology at the introductory level. The main focus of this course will be the impact of microbes and infectious disease on society, nationally and globally. In conjunction with class instruction, the laboratory course work is designed to acquaint the beginning student with the techniques and discipline that are necessary for the performance of scientific work.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer
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BIO 113 - The Biology of Poison, Murder, and Mayhem
The goal of the course is to introduce the non-science major to the basic principles of toxicology. Poisons have been used over the course of human history for a variety of good and evil purposes. The content of the course will include a survey of toxic chemicals, health effects of toxic agents, principles of absorption and the chemical and biological factors that affect toxicity. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of toxins on human health and the use of toxins as instruments of violence. Applied disciplines of toxicity, forensic toxicology, biological warfare, mutagenesis, reproductive and developmental toxicology will also be discussed. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 115 - DNA and Biotechnology
This course is designed to provide a stimulating introduction to the world of biotechnology. Starting with an overview of the basic concepts of molecular biology and genetics that serve as a foundation for biotechnology, the course will segue into the various applied fields of biotechnology. Topics will include microbial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, biofuels, cloning, bioremediation, medical biotechnology, DNA fingerprinting and forensics. The goal of this course is to provide the Biology non-majors with an appreciation of important biotechnology breakthroughs and the associated bioethics issues. Three credits comprising two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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BIO 120 - Introduction to Forensic Science
This course introduces the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigation. Students will become familiar with select topics in forensic science as well as some of the physical, chemical, and instrumental methods used by forensic scientists to investigate evidence at the crime scene or in the laboratory. Students will learn the methods of collection, preservation and documentation of physical evidence, as well as become familiar with forensic investigative techniques, and physical, chemical, and instrumental methods of analyzing evidence. Hands-on activities involving reconstruction of a crime scene, fingerprint detection and recovery, microscopic, spectroscopic, and non-instrumental methods of analysis will acquaint students with some of the fundamental techniques used in the evaluation and characterization of physical evidence. Using examples taken from adjudicated cases, the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences will be illustrated. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Lecture
4 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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BIO 125 - Environmental Science I
This course is an introduction into environmental science for majors in Environmental Science. This course will provide students with the underlying science behind common environmental issues and give insight into the way that the science is applied in the environmental movement and the general public. The course will give an overview of issues such as climate change, energy use, pollution, habitat loss, and water relations. The laboratory will introduce students to field and laboratory exercises that are commonly used by environmental scientists to collect and analyze data. This course, in conjunction with Environmental Science II, may be used to fulfill the first of two science courses required for the core curriculum.
Lecture
4 Credits
Offered When Needed
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BIO 128 - Principles of Nutrition
An in-depth study of the science of nutrition. Topics to include: macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients, water and electrolytes, recommended dietary allowances, nutrition throughout the life cycle, and recent developments in the science of nutrition. Not applicable toward baccalaureate degrees in biology.
Lecture
3 Credits
Not for Major Credit Offered When Needed
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BIO 148 - Exercise and Fitness
This course will examine the basic science underlying exercise and its implications on overall health and fitness. The influence of exercise and athletic training on the human body will be studied in the context of a dynamic process. After introducing the basic biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the bodily systems (metabolic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous), a study of the effects of various exercise activities on these systems will ensue. The biology behind the structure and function of the bodily systems, the rationale behind many training regimens, and the fallacy behind many myths will be explored. Not open to students who have previously taken HES 3701.
Lecture
4 Credits
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BIO 201 - Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
An investigation of the interaction of evolutionary and ecological processes that have led to the great biological diversity observed in the world over geologic time. The course will begin with foundational concepts in genetics, particularly those responsible for creating genetic variation. The course will also discuss the geological and physical processes responsible for creating heterogeneous environments. Class discussions will then focus on the interactions of the biological systems with an ever-changing environment leading to an understanding of the mechanisms responsible for biodiversity. Concepts common to both evolutionary and ecological studies such as parasitism, predation, competition, sexual selection and speciation will be examined using current examples from both botany and zoology. A laboratory section of the course will reinforce the concepts discussed in lecture using metropolitan area as a classroom, along with computer simulations and experiments designed to illustrate current techniques used to study ecology and evolution. Three hours of lecture, two hours of lab.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 & BIO 102 and minimum of MTH 135
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BIO 206 - Introduction to Botany
A course that introduces students to the world of photosynthetic organisms. In particular, the course explores plant form and diversity. Emphasis will be placed on plant morphology, anatomy, reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology. Recent scientific developments will also be reviewed. The lab will have three objectives: 1) provide a macroscopic and microscopic survey of photosynthetic organisms from algae to flowering plants; 2) examine more closely the cells, tissues, and organs that make up a plant; 3) have students become more aware of plantlife that is around them. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 101 , BIO 102
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BIO 211 - Classical Genetics
Classical Genetics: Mendelian inheritance, the cellular basis of heredity, linkage and chromosome mapping. Molecular Genetics: the structure of chromosomes, DNA replication, gene expression, gene regulation, mutation and repair. Human Genetics: pedigrees, inherited diseases, the human genome project.
Lecture
5 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102
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BIO 214 - Comparative Morphology of the Vertebrates
Evolution of the chordates with emphasis on comparative anatomical, physiological and developmental aspects of vertebrate organ systems.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 225 - Environmental Science II: Environmental Geology
This course is an introductory geology course that will be a study of earth systems in relation to human activities. Earth materials as well as earth processes such as plate tectonics, biological cycles, and ocean-atmospheric systems will be studied in relation to natural disasters, consumption of resources, agriculture, climate change, pollution, waste management and other environmentally related topics. This course, in conjunction with Environmental Science I, may be used to fulfill the second of two science courses required for the core curriculum. This course can also serve as a prerequisite to three upper-level Biology courses: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity (BIO 201 ); Introduction to Botany (BIO 206 ); and Ecology (BIO 314 ).
Lecture
4 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics will include the structure of genes and their relation to proteins and the architecture of single cells and tissues. The organization of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems will also be covered.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102
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BIO 239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
An in-depth study of the physiology of the human body. Topics will include the endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, degestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Emphasis will be given to exploring the human body in health and pathology through unifying concepts such as homeostasis and the reflex arc.
Lecture
4 Credits
Perequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 238
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BIO 270 - Evolution
An investigation of the history, processes and theories of biological evolution. Emphasis will be placed on evidence provided by paleontology, comparative morphology, molecular biology, developmental biology, ecology and biogeography. The overriding theme of the course will be to examine evolution as the unifying concept that integrates all of biology. The beginning of the course will focus on the important evolutionary mechanisms at the population level with particular emphasis on the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, natural selection and genetic drift. The course will then examine the process of speciation through analysis of species concepts and contemporary examples. The course will conclude with a discussion of the mechanisms of macroevolution and phylogenetic systematics. An accompanying laboratory will allow for a first hand opportunity to collect and analyze data used in the inference of evolutionary relationships. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 & BIO 102 or permission of department chair
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BIO 314 - Ecology
An introduction to ecology and field biology. Major areas to be covered include the ecosystem and the community, aquatic and terrestrial habitats, population ecology, conservation and resource management. Much of the laboratory work will consist of field trips to selected, diverse habitats in the metropolitan area.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101 ,BIO 102 & MTH 115
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 316 - Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms and immunology. Special consideration to immunity, serology, disease-producing microorganisms, antibiotics and chemotherapy, transduction and transformation. Specific topics include definition and relationships of antigens and antibodies, host-antigen interactions, bursal and thymal influences on lymphoid cells, and humoral and cellular response mechanisms.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 102 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 110
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 320 - Oceanography
A detailed description of the world’s oceans. Topics to be included are physical, chemical and biological phenomena in the oceans. Special emphasis will be placed on the neritic environment.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 330 - Developmental Biology
An introduction to biological development, from the formation of the egg, through embroyonic development, to sex determination and reproduction. Special topics such as plant development, aging, and the evolution of developmental mechanisms will be included. Classical experiments in embryology will complement modern research on molecular developmental mechanisms, and the use of model organisms (mice, frogs, chickens, fish, flies, worms, plants) will be stressed. Two hours lecture 4 hours of lab per week.
Lecture
5 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 211 , BIO 399
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 399 - Cell Biology
A study of cell structure and function, with an emphasis on eukaryotic structures. Topics will include membranes, organelles, the cytoskeleton, cell signaling, the cell cycle, and cancer. Key experiments will be discussed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101 ,BIO 102 & CHM 109 , CHM 110
Offered When Needed
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BIO 402 - Histology
A detailed study of the micro and ultramicroscopic anatomy of the fundamental tissues and organs of the mammalian body, including their functional and biomedical importance.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 211 , BIO 399
Offered When Needed
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BIO 403 - Principles of Toxicology
The goal of the course is to introduce students to the principles of toxicology that pertain to human health and the environment. Course content will include a survey of toxic chemicals, health effects of toxic agents, principles of absorption and the chemical and biological factors that affect toxicity. Applied disciplines of toxicology, such as ecotoxicology, mutagenesis, reproductive and developmental toxicology will also be discussed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 209 , CHM 210
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 406 - Neurobiology
This course introduces students to the biology of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior and disease. The course covers topics ranging from neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, membrane receptors and intra- and intercellular signaling systems, to the gross organization of the brain. Various diseases and their effects on the brain will also be studied. The laboratory component includes an introduction to the various methods used in neurobiological research and demonstrates principles and concepts presented in lecture. The first part of the course entails structured laboratory experiments to provide experience with neuroanatomical (gross and cellular), neurophysiological and molecular biological approaches to studying neural organization and function. During this portion of the course, students learn to prepare laboratory reports in the style of a scientific research paper. The course concludes with a research project that extends over a period of several weeks culminating in the production of a final research paper. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture
5 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 399
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BIO 410 - Introduction to Pharmacology
This course is an introduction into the field of pharmacology, the study of chemicals on living organisms. In this course, a survey will be conducted of the variety and types of drugs(natural and syntheic, legal and illegal) that are available to the human population. Drugs that affect the central nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems, in addition to those that are used to combat cancer and other diseases will be covered in this course. Emphasis will be placed on mechanism of drug action and its effects on human biochemistry and physiology. Drug design and development, as used by the pharmaceutical industry, will also be studied.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: CHM 210
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BIO 419 - Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism
This course is a one-semester intensive biochemistry course designed for biology majors who are planning to continue their education in pre-professional or graduate school. The course will begin with a thorough investigation into the structure, function, and regulation of proteins, including the amino acids that make up proteins. Particular emphasis will be placed on enzymes and their kinetics and catalysis. The course will then delve into the structure of carbohydrates and lipids and finally into their metabolism. Principles such as acid/base relations and bioenergetics will be covered during this course and emphasis will be placed on how the three macromolecules participate together in the living cell.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 211 and BIO 399
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 420 - Biochemistry Laboratory
A laboratory course devoted to the study of the biochemistry and physiology of living systems. Utilizes the methods of spectrophotometry, chromatography, polarimetry, electrophoresis, radioisotope methodology and other modern techniques.
Laboratory
2 Credits
Prerequisite: CHM 210
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 430 - Microbial Ecology
A detailed description of the role of microorganisms in environmental phenomena. Included will be a discussion of the marine, freshwater and terrestial environment. Special emphasis will be placed on algae and bacteria.
Lecture
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 314 , BIO 316
Offered in the Spring Semester
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BIO 440 - Research 1
Open to a limited number of selected students evaluated in consonance with their qualifications and research interests.
Thesis Research
2 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 211 BIO 316
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BIO 441 - Research 2
Open to a limited number of selected students evaluated in consonance with their qualifications and research interests.
Thesis Research
2 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 211 , BIO 316
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BIO 444 - Human Genetics
Human Genetics will present the basic principles of classical and molecular genetics, and their application to humans. In keeping with current trends in genetic research, the course will focus on the biomedical application of genetics. The biological and biochemical basis of human genetic traits, both normal and pathological, will be discussed. In addition, selected issues of current interest will be covered, such as genetic engineering, the genetics of cancer, the human genome project, and ethical issues raised by current progress in biomedical genetics. The course will presume a thorough grounding in the basic principles of genetics and cell biology.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 211 & BIO 399
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BIO 445 - Internship in Biology
Student participation in an off-campus, supervised work experience related to biology with regular reporting to an assigned faculty member. Written and oral reports relating this work experience to the student’s course of studies will be submitted.
Internship
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BIO 446 - Internship in Biology
Student participation in an off-campus, supervised work experience related to biology with regular reporting to an assigned faculty member. Written and oral reports relating this work experience to the student’s course of studies will be submitted.
Internship
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BIO 450 - Seminar
An introduction to biological literature with reports on recent topics and advances in research. The survey and integration of courses will be emphasized.
Seminar
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Capstone Course Open to Seniors Only Offered in Fall & Spring
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BIO 480 - Molecular Biology
A fusion of genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and information theory. Molecular Biology will examine living systems at a subcellular level with a focus on proteins and nucleic acids. Review of biochemical logic of life and prokaryotic molecular genetics; discussion of the techniques of molecular biology, including the use of computers in genomic research and molecular visualization; cellular regulation in eukaryotes, including both genetic and signal transduction mechanisms; advanced topics in eukaryotic mechanisms; advanced topics in eukaryotic molecular biology: cancer, viruses, the immune system, developmental mechanisms.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 211 , BIO 399 Corequisite: BIO 481
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 481 - Molecular Biology Lab
An intergrated laboratory experience including the analysis of genes and proteins, techniques in genetic engineering, the genetic manipulation of living cells, and the analysis of gene regulation. Four hours of lab per week
Laboratory
2 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 102 , 103, BIO 211 ; CHM 109 ,CHM 110 Corequisite: BIO 480
Offered in the Fall Semester
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BIO 490 - Special Topics in Modern Biology
Course involves lectures, readings, and classroom discussion of selected topics in biology. These courses are designed as intensive study opportunities in areas of specialization not covered in depth by existing courses.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 211 and BIO 399
Offered in Fall & Spring
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CDS 1125 - Exercise Physiology
This course will review the effects of exercise on overall health. Topics will include the effects of weight training, calisthenics, and aerobic exercises. In-class demonstrations of various exercise activities will be performed. (Weekend intensive)
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed Weekend Intensive
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NSC 102 - Intro To Biol Sciences
A study of the fundamentals of animal life, especially man, for an appreciation of life processes and their applications to modern living.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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FLA 100 - Special Topics in Foreign Languages
A special topics elementary course focusing on a language different from those currently offered on a regular basis at the College. The course promotes the gradual development of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FLA 101 - Special Topics in Foreign Languages
A special topics elementary course focusing on a language different from those currently offered on a regular basis at the College. The course promotes the gradual development of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequsite: FLA 100
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FLA 200 - Special Topics in Foreign Languages
A special topics intermediate course focusing on a language different from those currently offered on a regular basis at the College. The object of the course is to continue to build a solid base in all four skills–speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as students are engaged in intermediate level grammatical structures and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Intermediate level in the language and permission of the department chair.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FLA 201 - Special Topics in Foreign Languages
A special topics intermediate course focusing on a language different from those currently offered on a regular basis at the College. The object of the course is to continue to build a solid base in all four skills-speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as students are engaged in intermediate level grammatical structures and vocabulary.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FLA 200 , intermediate level of the language and permission of the department chair
Offered in the Spring Semester
Department Consent Required
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