31 courses with the subject BIO, 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.
BIO 100Topics in Biology3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. For non-science majors and those who plan to transfer to senior colleges within CUNY. Through lecture and discussion, selected biological topics, such as evolution, ecology, genetics, and human biology are explored. For each topic, interactive computerized lab experiences involving formulating hypotheses and the process of scientific inquiry are conducted. In addition, current ethical issues in science are studied. Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Department: Biological Sciences 398
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab) Not recommended for non-science majors. A one-year, two-semester course in human anatomy and physiology. Examines complementary relationships between structure and function, dynamic aspects and integration of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of normal functioning of the whole organism. Dissections and other laboratory experiences including computer-assisted study of physiological principles. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Prerequisite(s): CUNY English and Math Proficient Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab) Not recommended for non-science majors. A one-year, two-semester course in human anatomy and physiology. Examines complementary relationships between structure and function, dynamic aspects and integration of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of normal functioning of the whole organism. Dissections and other laboratory experiences including computer-assisted study of physiological principles. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100 Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Not recommended for non-science majors. A one-year, two-semester course for students who plan to major in biological sciences, or prepare for a preprofessional program. Classroom and laboratory sessions focus on biological topics as they apply to all life, to recent scientific findings and how they advance understanding classical concepts, the interaction of environmental and biological forces to produce life. Prerequisite(s): Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences 399
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Not recommended for non-science majors. A one-year, two-semester course for students who plan to major in biological sciences, or prepare for a preprofessional program. Classroom and laboratory sessions focus on biological topics as they apply to all life, to recent scientific findings and how they advance understanding classical concepts, the interaction of environmental and biological forces to produce life. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1300 Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) For non-science majors and those who plan to transfer to senior colleges within CUNY. This course will offer a one-semester overview of anatomy and physiology of all organ systems of the human body. The interrelationships between organ systems will be emphasized to provide a holistic view, practical applications to healthcare and reinforcement of health literacy skills. Through lecture and discussion, the processes of the human body will be explored. For each topic, interactive computerized lab experiences involving application of the process of scientific inquiry will be conducted. In addition, current ethical issues in medicine and healthcare will be studied. Required Core: Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Form, structure, classification and adaptive modifications of vertebrates, animals with backbones. Through dissections, representative vertebrates (dogfish and cat) are studied, vertebrates' major body systems and development of various representative structures are compared, relationships between form and function, and the use of certain structure in specific environments. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 Department: Biological Sciences 400
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Embryonic development and its regulatory mechanisms will be studied in representative invertebrate and vertebrate species, including the processes of gametogenesis and fertilization. Current experimental molecular and cellular techniques and results are interwoven with the historical evidence of the subject. Microscopic studies, films, drawings, models and student experiments are used to show the major stages of development and the dynamic processes of embryogenesis. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHM 1100 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Major normal anatomical and physiological processes unique to the human female are considered, as well as a focus on recent research about women's biology, female health issues and related illnesses. Discussion of myths and gender stereotypes about women's biology and their influence on female/male behaviors. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 3300Introduction to Modern Concepts of Biology4
(s) Hours: 5 hrs. For non-science and liberal arts majors and those who plan to transfer to senior colleges. Focus is on major biological topics and principles, with emphasis on how biology influences human issues and problems. Lectures, discussions and hands-on laboratory experiences provide insight into past, present and future aspects of the diversity of life on earth. Topics considered include: genetics, ecology, evolution, and cell biology. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Department: Biological Sciences 401
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduces the principles of genetics with applications to human beings. The different systems by which characteristics are inherited, representative human hereditary problems, roles of heredity and environment, a historical approach to genetics research, chromosomal disturbances and some diseases, modern components of genetics in relation to human fertilization, surrogacy and genetic engineering. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Biological aspects of the aging process, including: definitions, characteristics and biological theories of aging, recent biological research, effects of disease and prescription drugs, determination of each student's aging profile, factors which modify the rate of the aging process including nutrition and exercise. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 4900People and the Environment - Biological Emphasis3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. To promote understanding of humankind's interdependence with the environment and to instill responsibility for environmental quality, the biological sciences are emphasized, including pollution control, ecological balance in nature, growth and control of human populations and identifying environmental issues. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Examines the diverse structure and activities of microbes in a wide number of environs, including the use of microbes in food production, antibiotic production, and bioremediation. Basic microbiological techniques are conducted such as staining, aseptic transfer, and pure culture techniques. More advanced laboratories are performed demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of microbiology including collection of marine water and sediment samples for cultivation of algae and the isolation of antibiotic-producing microbes, and studies of various microbial relationships using plants. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 Recommended: CHM 1200 Department: Biological Sciences 402
(s) Hours: 2 hrs. This course serves as a place where students in learning communities can practice integration and application of thematic concepts explored in other courses in the Integrative Studies Link. Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester For students preparing for Nursing, Physician's Assistant and other allied health sciences only. This course examines the role of microbes as infectious agents responsible for a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Disease transmission, treatment, and prevention are considered. The laboratory focuses on the basic methods to cultivate, identify and control microbial growth. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Nursing students must take BIO 5100 before or with NUR 2100. Nursing students who withdraw from BIO 5100 cannot continue in NUR 2100. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1200 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Lecture and laboratory study of interrelationships between various environmental factors (physical, chemical and biological) and the distribution and physiology of selected marine organisms. Special attention to ecological techniques and taxonomic methods. Field trips supplement laboratory work. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester Concepts and principles relating to structure and function of populations, communities and ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, community structure, population growth and population interactions, disturbed and undisturbed ecosystems. Designed for science majors, course includes lectures, films, field trips, discussion, research project and report. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 Department: Biological Sciences 403
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. /2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. recitation, 3 hrs. laboratory Biological principles underlying animal and plant tissue culture and cloning techniques are taught using current cell culture research publications. The formation and maintenance of primary and continuous culture, monolayer and suspension cultures, cell separation techniques, and cell cloning studies are conducted. Cell morphology in vitro, callus formation, cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, chromosome spread preparation and karyotyping, western blotting and enzyme-linked immunoabsorbance assays are performed and analyzed. Photomicroscopy and independent research projects on the initiation and maintenance of primary cell cultures from such sources as chick embryos are also performed. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 or Department Permission Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. /2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. recitation, 3 hrs. laboratory The theory and application of recombinant DNA techniques includes study of genomics and proteomics, molecular aspects of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering, microbial, animal and plant protein expression. Ethical, legal and social concerns surrounding the field of biotechnology are addressed. Basic biotechnological laboratory techniques required for the study of genomics, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology are conducted. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 or Department permission Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester For Biology Majors only. This course examines transmission of the genetic material, molecular genetics and the genetics of population. Topics considered in both lecture and laboratory include: quantitative analyses of eukaryotic linkage, extra nuclear inheritance, mutation studies, cytogenetical chromosomes studies, gene amplification, DNA extraction, DNA "fingerprinting," protein gel electrophoresis, and transformation of prokaryotic genetic material by viral vectors. Techniques developed and utilized in the Human Genome Project and genetic engineering are emphasized. Research papers and in-class presentations are required. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 Department: Biological Sciences 404
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. /2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory Cross-Listed With: CIS 6000 Introduction to biochemistry topics, genomics, and computer-related applications in Bioinformatics. Analyses of genetic sequences and their corresponding three-dimensional structures, computer-aided sequence searches and comparisons (homologies). The algorithms used to perform searches and comparisons are provided. Computers are used to implement gene analyses in the area of DNA, protein, and RNA prediction of sequences and structures. The course includes a computer laboratory and biological, wet laboratory in genomics. Prerequisite(s): MAT 1400 and BIO 1300 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 2 hrs. Introduction to the nature of scientific investigation and acquiring skills needed to develop a research problem. Emphasis placed on reading primary sources of scientific literature, experiment design, data presentation and analysis, and preparation of a literature review. Prerequisite(s): Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math and Department permission Corequisite(s): BIO 6200 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Theory and practical operation of basic laboratory instruments and techniques, including analytical balances, Ph meters, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, atomic absorption spectroscopy, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, computer-based instrumentation and other techniques. Prerequisite(s): Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math and Department permission Corequisite(s): BIO 6100 Department: Biological Sciences 405
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester The structure and functions of cell components are covered. Emphasis will be placed on the molecular composition of cells and the molecular mechanisms a cell uses to grow and divide. Experiments and computer exercises are designed around fundamental questions in eukaryotic cell biology with an emphasis on biochemical and molecular biological techniques. This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100 Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Increased food processing, chemical additions to food, and the great variety of available foods makes it important to understand the basic ideas of modern nutrition. Such concepts as biochemical individuality as related to nutrition for optimum health are integrated with surveys of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Also studied are the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolic processes, food selection, special diets during illness, and safety of the food supply. Students analyze their own diet. This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement. Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Cross-Listed With: MAT 9100 An introduction to the theories and techniques relating to probability, statistics and data analysis as pertaining to biology. Discrete and continuous probability distributions are studied including binomial, normal and t-distributions. Classical and Bayesian statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing will be emphasized. SPSS software will be introduced and used in the laboratory achievements. Students who have completed MAT 19A0 or MAT 2010 or MAT 2000 or MAT 2200 /BA 2200 will not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite(s): MAT 9010 or MAT 9B0 or MAT 900 Required Core: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Biological Sciences 406
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results. Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results. Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results. Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Biological Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results. Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Biological Sciences
