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BIOL
107 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BIOL 1000Biology at Northeastern1
Introduces first-year students to the major and the field of biology and to the professional and academic resources available to students at Northeastern University; acquaints students with their faculty, advisors, and fellow students; provides an initial orientation to undergraduate research, cooperative education, and other experiential learning options; helps develop the academic skills necessary to succeed; provides grounding in the culture and values of the university community; and assists in interpersonal skill development—in short, familiarizes students with the resources and skills needed to become a successful university student.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1101 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1115 with a minimum grade of D- Attribute(s): NUpath Natural/Designed World
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1117 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2217 with a minimum grade of D- or (BIOL 136M with a minimum grade of D- ; BIOL 234M with a minimum grade of D- )Corequisite(s): BIOL 2220Attribute(s): NUpath Natural/Designed World
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1101 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of D- Attribute(s): NUpath Natural/Designed World
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2299 with a minimum grade of D- or EEMB 1105 with a minimum grade of D- or EEMB 2400 with a minimum grade of D- ); (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1217 with a minimum grade of D- )Attribute(s): NUpath Natural/Designed World
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1101 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1115 with a minimum grade of D-
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2299 with a minimum grade of D- Attribute(s): NUpath Ethical Reasoning
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1113 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2297 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2299 with a minimum grade of D- or ENVR 2290 with a minimum grade of D- or EEMB 2290 with a minimum grade of D-
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1113 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2297 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2299 with a minimum grade of D- or ENVR 2290 with a minimum grade of D- or EEMB 2290 with a minimum grade of D- or PSYC 3458 with a minimum grade of D- or PSYC 241M with a minimum grade of D-
BIOL 3413Current Topics in Organismal and Population Biology4
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1113 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 1115 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 2299 with a minimum grade of D- or EEMB 2400 with a minimum grade of D-
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301 with a minimum grade of D- ; (CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of D- )Corequisite(s): BIOL 3612
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 3307 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 3315 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 3302 with a minimum grade of C Attribute(s): NUpath Capstone Experience, NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): (ENGW 3307 with a minimum grade of D- or ENGW 3315 with a minimum grade of D- ); (BIOL 4991 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 4994 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- )Attribute(s): NUpath Capstone Experience, NUpath Writing Intensive
Focuses on in-depth project in which a student conducts research or produces a product related to the student’s major field. Combined with Junior/Senior Project 2 or college-defined equivalent for 8 credit honors project. May be repeated without limit.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 3307 with a minimum grade of D- ; (BIOL 4970 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 4991 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 4992 with a minimum grade of D- )Attribute(s): NUpath Capstone Experience, NUpath Integration Experience, NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3611 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 3611 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 3421 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 3421 with a minimum grade of D-
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2301 with a minimum grade of D- ; (PSYC 3458 with a minimum grade of D- or PSYC 241M with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 3405 with a minimum grade of D- )) or graduate program admission
BIOL 5601Multidisciplinary Approaches in Motor Control4
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2301 with a minimum grade of D- ; (PSYC 3458 with a minimum grade of D- or PSYC 241M with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 3405 with a minimum grade of D- )) or graduate program admission
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4707 with a minimum grade of C- or (BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- or NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- or NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- ) or PHSC 2330 with a minimum grade of C- or (PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- )
Offers independent work under the direction of members of the department on a chosen topic. Course content depends on instructor. May be repeated once for a maximum of 8 semester hours.
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BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
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course
Repeatable
May be repeated once for a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Explores the scientific foundations and broad applications of CRISPR, or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, gene-editing technology. Investigates the molecular mechanisms that enable precise genetic modification and discusses the ethical dimensions surrounding the technology’s development and use. Analyzes real-world applications and case studies to highlight CRISPR’s potential to influence global challenges such as disease treatment.
Introduces a foundational understanding of bioinformatics. Emphasizes computational techniques and programming skills essential for analyzing biological data. Covers key bioinformatics concepts such as data types, databases, and algorithms for genomic data analysis, including sequencing. Offers students an opportunity to gain experience with tools used in the analysis of genetic data by engaging with real-world applications in genetic modification and therapeutic genome editing.
BIOL 6299Molecular Cell Biology for Biotechnology3
Integrates biochemistry and molecular biology in the cellular context. Includes the organization and replication of genomes, principles and methods for genetic manipulation, the regulation of gene expression, and the structure and function of organelles. Emphasizes protein synthesis, including translation, post-translational modifications, and translocations of proteins within the cells and secretion.
Studies the structure and function of biomolecules, with an emphasis on proteins; enzyme catalysis; and cellular metabolism, with an emphasis on bioenergetics and carbohydrate/lipid.
Provides a comprehensive overview of behavioral neurobiology, emphasizing a neuroethological approach. Fosters a contemporary understanding of the historical development of the behavioral sciences, the major ethological and neurobiological concepts, and the principal mechanisms that govern behavior in animals and humans.
Provides in-depth discussion about fundamentally important cellular processes in prokaryotic systems—such as replication, transcription, and translation—and the corresponding regulatory mechanisms. Also discusses molecular mechanisms of gene regulation and bacterial pathogenesis, using selected examples and mechanisms of prokaryotic cell signaling, and advanced and high-throughput techniques used in prokaryotic molecular and cell biology.
Focuses on the interface between molecular biology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry. Concentrates on biochemical problems that molecular biologists are likely to find in their research. Includes examples of prokaryotic and eukaryotic (whenever available) systems. Experimental approaches are discussed for all topics. Seeks to enable students to develop a deep understanding of concepts in biological systems through reading and discussion of the primary literature.
BIOL 7399Research Problem Solving, Ethics, and Communication Skills4
Focuses on research problem-solving skills, including formulation of hypotheses; experimental design, execution, and analysis; and research ethics. Offers instruction in scientific writing, including daily record keeping, grants and papers, and oral communication skills. Discusses the use and misuse of statistics and discusses responsibility to the public. Requires permission of instructor for those students not enrolled in biology.
Offers experience in biology research in a faculty research laboratory. Intended only for students who have not yet chosen a lab in which to carry out dissertation/thesis work.
Focuses on research methods and their application to a specific problem under the direction of a graduate faculty member. May be repeated without limit.
Focuses on research methods and their application to a specific problem under the direction of a graduate faculty member. May be repeated without limit.
