BIOL

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL) This course is designed to provide non- science majors with an understanding of topics in human biology that may include selected body systems, disease, development and aging, inheritance patterns, human evolution and human impacts on the environment. In addition, this course provides a forum for discussion and evaluation of current issues in human biology. Laboratory includes tracking your personal health data using Fitbits, nutrition analyses and physiological tests, and other activities that complement the lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits $105 lab fee

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Molecular Biology (SI-L) (NSL)

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

or

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BIOL

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Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

Diseases (SI) (NS) (SJ) and

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

(SI) (NS)

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

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course

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

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course

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

This course will describe the impact of microorganism on human health and disease states. The mechanisms of how clinically relevant bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa mediate infectious diseases will be examined. Strategies and policies to control microorganism growth and spread will be introduced. Laboratories are designed to illustrate these phenomena and teach for hands-on skills on how to safely handle, isolate and study various microorganisms and how to solve real-life clinical case scenarios. Fall semester. 4 credits and BIOL1920 or BIOL1105 $105 lab fee

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Nursing Majors only. BIOL1919

Social and International Perspectives

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

d Disease

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

the Environment (SJ)

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

This course details the fundamentals of transmission, molecular, and population genetics, with a strong emphasis on human disease. Topics range from the historical foundations of genetics (Mendel’s laws, gene mapping) to modern day extensions and applications (genetic testing, biotechnology). Students engage in extensive problem solving that emphasizes critical thinking and quantitative skills, including statistical testing (Chi-square) and population modeling (Hardy-Weinberg). In addition, students discuss ethical issues related to genetics and society such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), genetic discrimination, and personalized medicine, culminating in a persuasive essay writing assignment. Three hours lecture, 75-minute recitation will be dedicated to problem- solving skills.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Biochemistry is an intermediate level course and, as such, functions to provide a basic understanding of the structure and function of the living cell at the level of ­individual molecular types. Students are expected to master the chemical structures of the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog urse Descriptions for

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BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

This course is the first semester of Anatomy and Physiology for biology majors. This course will examine the structure and function of the human body through investigation of the major organ systems. General physiological principles, especially mechanisms of homeostasis and structure function relationships, will be emphasized for each system. The interactions among organ systems within a total body physiologic framework will be studied with particular emphasis being placed on homeostatic imbalances and disease states. Topics include: tissues, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. Students interested in a career in the health professions are particularly encouraged to take both semesters. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semester. 4 credits $105 lab fee

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL1105 and BIOL1106

and Lab

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

This course will introduce students to biotechnology-based research, development, and commercialization using real world case studies. These topics may include recombinant DNA- and RNA-based technologies, protein-based pharmaceuticals, the application of antibodies, genome editing, and agritech. Case studies from these themes will be selected to illustrate both core biotechnology concepts and details on how the science was commercialized. In doing so we will consider: What was the biotechnology? How was the research performed, tested for safety, and scaled? What was the market for the discovery/ product? What challenges, including legal frameworks, were faced in creating a business around the scientific finding? How did ethics and social justice factor into the Biology 19 discovery/product research, development, and commercialization? Fall semester.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL1105

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

The structure and function of the endocrine system is examined, with special emphasis on endocrine gland anatomy and physiol­ ogy as well as the mechanisms of hormone action. Developmental, comparative, behavioral and clinical aspects of endocrinology are considered. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits permission of instructor or CHEM2111

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL2131 concurrent or

The course covers the current advances and classical foundations of immunology. It includes: innate and adaptive immunity; the anatomic, cellular and molecular basis of the immune response; clonal selection; immunoglobulin structure and specificity; antibody-antigen interactions, key signaling pathways of T cells and B cells; cytokines; apoptosis in the immune system, classic and novel pathways of antigen processing and presentation; allergy and other forms of hypersensitivity; tolerance, autoimmune diseases and immune deficiency, including HIV. Spring semester, even years. 4 credits for CHEM2111

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL2131 or its equivalent or

Molecular Biology explores the flow of genetic information in living cells, and a rapid expansion of this field underlies many recent advances in medicine, genetics, and biotechnology. This course entails a thorough exploration of genes and their expression in biological systems, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, and

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Focusing primarily on medical aspects of microbiology, with particular attention to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, the course covers fundamental structure, physiology, and metabolism of microorganisms, as well as recent concepts in bacterial, viral genetics and antimicrobial agents. Microbial disease and immune defenses are also addressed. Laboratories follow lecture material. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits or their equivalent, BIOL2301 or permission of instructor $105 lab fee

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL1105 and BIOL1106

(Cross-referenced with CHEM3132) This is a laboratory-based course in which the student will learn modern biochemical techniques such as protein expression, ­protein purification, and enzyme assay. Emphasis will be on developing independent laboratory skills. This is a Colleges of the Fenway course given at one of the member institutions. Six hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits $105 lab fee

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL2131 or CHEM2111

Cancer is an ancient disease that was first described by the great Egyptian physician Imhotep in a papyrus dating back to 2500 B.C. Regarding treatment, Imhotep states, “There is none.” Although a great deal of progress has been made in the last 4,500 years in terms of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, there is still no cure for cancer. This course will undertake a rigorous investigation into cancer, first and foremost as a cellular disease, and later branching out to understand the systemic effects. This course will require students to draw on knowledge learned during their studies within the biology major, including genetics, cell, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, immunology, and molecular biology. Through the use of primary research and review articles, we will explore both what is known and what remains to be learned. The course will focus on the cellular and molecular underpinnings of cancer, but the clinical perspective will also be considered through readings and a guest lecture. Spring semester, odd years. 4 credits recommended)

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL2131; (BIOL3103 or BIOL3125

This course will introduce students to the principles of exercise physiology, testing and prescription. Students will examine the physiological and adaptive responses of the human body to acute and chronic exercise stress and will investigate how exercise affects major organ systems, including the cardiovascular, nervous, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. Clinical aspects of exercise will be a major focus and the effects of exercise stress will be considered across the spectrum of healthy and non-healthy populations. The laboratory component will follow the American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines for exercise testing and will utilize a variety of exercise equipment to apply physiologic concepts to

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

In the capstone course, student-scientists discuss current research related to an advanced topic that integrates learning from previous courses. Recent topics include: the Human Microbiome, CRISPR and gene editing, Macromolecular Machines and the Healthy Brain. Students read and discuss current research and give in- depth oral presentations. Alongside this guided learning and aided with faculty and peer feedback, student-scientists perform a literature review in a topic of their choice related to the theme of the class, formulate a hypothesis, and then craft, assemble and present an NSF-style grant. The neuroscience seminar (NEURO4160) satisfies the seminar requirement for biology majors with a concentration in neuroscience. Spring Semester. 4 credits CHEM211, and senior status

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL2123, BIOL2131 or

Conducted one-on-one with an individual member of the biology faculty, this course is an in-depth study of an important topic chosen mutually by student and instructor. Directed Study is an elective in addition to, not as a replacement for, the required six biology electives. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits By faculty invitation only. BIOL4194/BIOL4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences I and II Qualified students interested in careers in research or the health professions may undertake senior year research projects on campus under the supervision of Emmanuel science faculty from Biology, 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 195

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

determines the appropriate category for the internship. Students receive academic credit for the second internship course (BIOL4195), but it would not be counted as one of the 11 required biology courses.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu