61 courses with the subject BI, 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.
BI 100Fundamentals of Biology3
Fundamentals of Biology is a basic course in Biology. Content will emphasize both group and hands-on activities that will include scientific thinking, basic chemistry, cells, metabolism, and energy. Mendelian inheritance, evolution and natural selection, plants, ecology, and conservation.
This course provides an introduction to basic Biology concepts for non-majors. The course includes the Scientific Method, basic biochemistry concepts, the cell, genetics, evolution, ecology and the organismal systems. Discussions and readings about current research in Biology are also presented.
An introduction to the dynamics of how organisms and their envi- ronment interact, including discussion of human influences. Topics include energy transfer, populations and communities, biomes, or- ganism interactions such as competition and predation, succession, and recycling of nutrients. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab/field work. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
An introductory level course focusing on the application of biological and clinical principles to crime scene analysis. Students will learn how to analyze and document a crime scene and collect evidence. Laboratory activities will be focused on the analysis of evidence col- lected from the crime scene and will include hair and fibers, finger- prints, blood stains, glass, and DNA. Basic principles of toxicology will also be discussed. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A mini- mum grade of C is required for BI majors. (See CJ 116)
Bacteria, fungi, and viruses play an important role in the world around us. They live harmlessly in and on us, play a role in food production and spoilage, and are indicators of a healthy natural environment. This lab experience is designed to teach the fundamentals of isolation and cultivation of these microbes from natural sources, while analyzing the principles of microbial diversity, cell structure, and growth and development. No prior lab experience is required.
This is the first in a two-semester course series required for Biology majors. Students will explore biology through the lens of various professional careers. Content will emphasize scientific skills, inquiry, and communication as they relate to these careers and their General Biology coursework. Guest speakers will discuss their education and the integral role of the scientific process. A minimum grade of C is required for Biology majors.
This is the second in a two-semester course series required for Biology majors. Topics include principles, techniques, and skills needed to read, write and present scientific and professional information. Audience analysis, research techniques, information design, effective use of graphics, and preparation and presentation of oral reports will be covered. A minimum grade of C is required for Biology majors. Co-requisite: BI 222; Biology majors only.
Concentrates on plant structure and function; ecology; evolution; and human development, structure and function. Like BI 221S, the course is taught from an evolutionary perspective. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors and for those taking this as a science prerequisite.
Human body structure and the basic mechanisms underlying the regulation of the healthy human body. Focus on the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, with discus- sions of cells and tissues. Laboratory experiences use models, prepared slides, and selected vertebrates to illustrate the basic con- cepts studied during lecture. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors and for those taking this as a science prerequisite (B- for Nursing and pre-OT majors).
A continuation of BI 223. Focus on the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory experiences use prepared slides for microscopy, models, and animal dissections to illustrate basic con- cepts studied during lecture. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors and for those taking this as a science prerequisite (B- for Nursing and pre-OT majors).
Essential facts of the three main branches of genetics: Mendelian (classical) genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Em- phasis is on human genetics and medical applications, with consid- eration of social, cultural, and ethical applications of genetics. Three- hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222.
Exploration of the worlds of plants: their structure, physiology, life history, ecology, economic importance, and medicinal uses. Includes selected laboratory exercises and field work. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
This course introduces the principles of immunology in health and disease. Topics include the development of innate immunity and adaptive immunity; the immune response to pathogens and vaccination; immunologic tolerance and autoimmune disorders; the immune response to tumors and transplantation; hypersensitivity; and diseases caused by defective immunity. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
This course introduces students to the field of neuroscience, explores the cellular and molecular basis of neural systems, and discusses the neural basis of cognition. Students are expected to leverage their understanding of biology and chemistry to build a working knowledge of neuroscience fundamentals. This online class features optional live sessions. This course requires departmental approval prior to enrollment.
The field of bioinformatics utilizes computational technologies to manipulate and analyze the rapidly growing amount of information. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that combines computer sci- ences, molecular biology, biotechnology, statistics and engineering. By relying on a robust collection of tools and techniques, we have the ability to address several key scientific questions of our time, allowing for innovations in such fields as medicine, agriculture, ecol- ogy, and biotechnology. Students will learn fundamental concepts of bioinformatics and, ultimately, explore its application to questions of their own design, all in the context of the biological sciences. A min- imum grade of C is required for BI majors.
Intended primarily for Biology majors, this course emphasizes the cellular structure of biomolecules; proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleotides; enzyme properties and mechanisms; metabolic pathways; and the flow of biological information. Three-hour lecture, three- hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
An advanced Ecology course with emphasis on field studies that will include water quality, benthos of a given watershed area, stream flow, oxygen levels, microbial studies, and identification of plants, trees, animals, birds, and insects. Studies will also include the effects of disturbed habitats on wetland degradation and fragmented land- scape. Two-hour lecture, four-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 113, BI 221-222.
Understanding of the molecular biology of cells at the biochemical level will be achieved through lecture and lab. Topics to be discussed will be DNA structure, genome organization, replication, transcrip- tion and translation, tools for analyzing gene expression, molecular cloning, genetically modified organisms and bioethics of genetic ma- nipulation. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222, BI 226.
An in-depth study of the human body as a machine for the perfor- mance of work. Encompasses biomechanics, musculoskeletal anat- omy, and neuromuscular physiology. Laboratory exercises will help the student gain insight into the nature and complexity of human motion. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
HL 240: Health Psychology or HL 321: Crafting 3 Health: Craft & Creative Media Cr. PH 330: Bioethics 3 2 Term credit total: 15 3 Total Credits for Degree: 123 3 APPLICATION VIA OTCAS SUBMITTED BY 3 DECEMBER 31 OF THE SENIOR YEAR; 3 MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 123 CREDITS 14 FOR THE DEGREE*** 3 * Indicates mandatory prerequisite course for the Occupational 3 Therapy Program at Dominican University New York in which a 3 grade of no less than a C must be earned. All potential candidates 3 to the Graduate Occupational Therapy Program must have a mini- 3 mum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 15 ** Indicates mandatory prerequisite course for the Occupational Therapy Program in which a grade of no less than a B- must be earned. All potential candidates to the Graduate Occupational Ther- apy Program must have a minimum cumulative and prerequisite 3 GPA of 3.0 4 ***It is important to note that enrollment in and completion of the 4 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is not an automatic 3 guarantee of acceptance to the Graduate Occupational Therapy Pro- 3 gram. The application process is a competitive one; however, Domin- 17 ican University New York graduates are given preferential considera- tion over other equally qualified outside candidates 3 Health Sciences – Pre-PT Track 4 Freshman Year - Fall Semester Cr. 3 FS 111: Freshman Seminar 2 3 DC 111: Persuasive Speaking 3 16 DC 120: Reading and Writing for the Academy 3
Detailed examination of the microscopic structure of animal (mainly human) tissues and organs, and study of the important functions of various specific tissues. Laboratory work focuses on examination, through standard compound microscopy, of prepared slides of vari- ous animal tissues; representations of selected electron micrographs will also be analyzed. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A mini- mum grade of C is required for BI majors.
A study of the comparative anatomy and embryology of vertebrates, and the mechanisms behind the changes in their form and function over time. Formerly titled Developmental Biology. Three-hour lec- ture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI ma- jors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222.
A study of the history, mechanisms, evolution, genetics and ecology of animal behavior. Includes communication, migration, foraging, habitat selection, mating systems, predator-prey and social behaviors. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
A study of the mechanisms behind changes in the morphology and behavior of organisms throughout time. Topics include general molecular developments as well as genetic and ecological principles behind these changes. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222; BI 113 recommended.
Exploration of the internal structure, compartmentalization, and me- chanics of the eukaryotic cell. Study includes the dynamics of the plasma membrane, compartmentalization of the cell, the cytoskele- ton, protein targeting, vesicular trafficking, and regulation of cellular processes through intracellular signaling pathways. Both the regula- tion and the mechanics of normal cell division are considered in addition to the role of abnormal cell division in cancer. Three-hour lecture, three hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222.
This course will focus on understanding lake and freshwater ecosys- tems, particularly those in the Hudson Valley. Topics will include origin and distribution of lakes and rivers, water chemistry, nutrient cycling, energetics of these ecosystems, and macroorganisms of fresh- water systems. Environmental threats to these ecosystems will also be discussed. Three hour-lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-BI 222.
This course provides an introduction to selected biological topics of environmental toxicology, with a major emphasis on the applied na- ture of this discipline. Case studies will be utilized in lecture in or- der to demonstrate applications of environmental toxicological re- search. Laboratory exercises will center on the development of criti- cal thinking skills through the rigid use of the scientific method in devising and executing experiments. Topics include source and route of pollutants, damage process and action of pollutants, defense reac- tions to these compounds, and interactions with atmospheric, terres- trial, and aquatic environments. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisites: BI 221-222; CH 221-222. Co-requisites: CH 331-332.
This course integrates the fundamentals of human histology and anatomy with the fundamentals of organ system physiology. Focus will be on the musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory systems. The relationship between normal histology and physiology to pathology and pharmacology will also be explored. Students who have taken BI 223 and BI 224 may not take this course. Prerequisites: BI 221-222.
BI 343Biological Basis of Perception and Movement3
Perception and Movement are fundamentally driven by biological processes. This course provides students with an understanding of the various systems and organs that play a role in the human ability to perceive the world and move through it. It builds upon BI 323: “Neuroscience Foundations” to allow students to understand the impact of core neuroscience foundations. This course requires departmental approval prior to enrollment.
The students will have an opportunity to work with faculty on on- going research projects that will lead to possible publication opportu- nities. The student will contract with the professor for the number of hours of research in which they will participate and the credit will be based on the number of hours the student and professor agree to in the contract. The students can participate directly in the Professor’s research or may opt, with the permission of the professor, to pursue their own original research. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Note: Students can earn 1-3 credits depending on the hours agreed to in the contract. Students are allowed a maximum of 8 credits for 100 | this course. Prerequisites: BI 221-222; CH 221-222 plus permission of instructor.
In this course students will work directly with their faculty Mentors to complete their literature research and to develop their experi- mental design for their Senior Research project (capstone course) that will culminate in a proposal for their project. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
This course provides an opportunity, under faculty mentorship, for students to design and perform original biological research, and to re- port their research in poster and power point presentations at a public Senior Research Symposium. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors. Prerequisite: BI 438.
This seminar style course will explore current topics in biology through reading and discussion of scientific literature. Topics vary by semester and may include pharmacology, immunology, plant development and evolution, and cancer biology. Readings will be based on recent primary research articles selected by students. As part of the course, students will also complete the CITI training program in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). This course is required of all Biology majors in their junior year and is to be taken prior to their senior capstone research. Students should have junior class standing. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
In this course, students will work directly with faculty mentors to com- plete a literature review and develop their experimental plan for a pro- ject to be completed in Research Seminar II. Students will also have an opportunity to work in their research mentor’s lab for the purposes of learning new methodologies and technologies and contributing to an ongoing research project. A minimum grade of C is required for Biol- ogy majors. Students will need permission of the instructor with whom they are registering. A minimum grade of C is required for BI majors.
This course is designed to study and analyze human movement, in a regional format, relevant to the physical therapy practice. More spe- cifically, the course encompasses biomechanics, anatomy, and neuro- muscular physiology. Additionally, students are provided with the opportunity to analyze motor performance as it is encountered in physical therapy practice. Analysis of forces and laws of physics shall be applied to knowledge of motion, posture and gait. The use of clinical cases assists in fostering the clinical application of knowledge to physical therapy practice. This course is complemented by the lab based course PT 546.
The goal of this course is for the student to develop an advanced un- derstanding of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the normal human brain with a focus on the specific needs of the physical ther- apy student. Special attention is paid to the interaction between structure and function in the nervous system. An emphasis is placed on sensory and motor systems that may be damaged by disease or in- jury. Functional deficits and the potential for recovery, for specific neurological disorders, are addressed through case presentations.
Presents the cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations to exercises in health and diseases. Emphasis is on muscular physiology, metabolism, cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations, aging, ther- moregulation, strengthening, training, exercise prescription, and well- ness as it relates to physical therapy. Article abstracting assignments and lab reports provide opportunities for students to develop their writing skills and the ability to critique literature.
An in-depth study of the human body, with emphasis on neuromus- culoskeletal systems. Structural interrelationships shall be examined as the basis for human movement and as a means to understand abnor- malities in structure and function. Directed laboratory experiences are focused on cadaver dissection. Learning is facilitated through textbooks, anatomical models, and audiovisual material. The case- based format fosters clinical application of knowledge to physical therapy practice.