47 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 163Human Biology4
An introduction to biology as it applies to humans. Lecture topics include: homeostasis, cellular basis of life; structure and function of organs and organ systems; growth and development; human impact on the environment; and current health issues such as obesity, smoking, and infectious, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases. Laboratory activities include examination of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems with a hands-on approach that reinforces lecture concepts. This course will provide a foundation helpful in the many aspects of a public-health career as well as in making informed personal-health decisions.
An introduction to fundamental principles that govern cellular and molecular processes and experimental approaches used for discovery in this field. We will study the major molecules that comprise cells, diversity of cell structures and functions, processes cells use to acquire energy, and the Central Dogma of molecular biology. This course is required for majors in biology, biochemistry, and medical technology. BIOL 191 is a prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level courses in biology.
An introduction to fundamental principles that govern physiological processes within organisms and experimental approaches used for discovery in this field. We will study cell division, inheritance, reproduction, and the relationship between anatomical structure and function. This course is required for majors in biology, biochemistry, and medical technology. BIOL 192 is a prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level courses in biology.
BIOL 206Human Anatomy & Physiology I With 3 Hr Lab (Nursing)4
An introductory course designed for nursing majors that emphasizes the important concepts, terminology, and interrelationships of human structure and function. Following an introduction to some general features of anatomy and physiology, BIOL 206 proceeds with hierarchical study of atoms and molecules, cells and tissues, and organs and organ systems with emphasis on the integument, skeleto-muscular and nervous systems (including special senses). This course does not fulfill any requirement in the biology major.
The mandatory laboratory for BIOL 206 uses prepared slides, models, and dissections to explore cells and tissues, and organs and organ systems with emphasis on the integument, skeleto-muscular and nervous systems (including special senses). This course does not fulfill any requirement in the biology major.
BIOL 207Human Anatomy & Physiology II With 3 Hr Lab (Nursing)4
An introductory course designed for nursing majors that emphasizes the important concepts, terminology, and interrelationships of human structure and function. BIOL 207 emphasizes the study of body systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course does not fulfill any requirement in the biology major.
The mandatory laboratory for BIOL 207 uses prepared slides, models, and dissections to explore body systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course does not fulfill any requirement in the biology major.
The study of bacteria and viruses related to infectious disease in humans. A course designed for nursing majors, topics include principles of infectious disease and epidemiology; bacterial cell structure, physiology, genetics, and reproduction; viral reproduction; immunology; and control of microbial growth. This course does not fulfill any requirement in the biology major.
Biogeography is the scientific study of the patterns and causes of the distribution of organisms using a combination of ecological and evolutionary theory, geology, and geography: what species are where, and why? Islands have been the subject of important biogeographic work and have contributed substantially to existing biogeographic theory. The course covers the important elements of biogeographic theory within the context of islands using the marine and terrestrial flora and fauna of San Salvador Island. Students spend three weeks in residence at the Gerace Research Centre on San Salvador Island.
The hills of Northern Thailand provide a home for many different ethnic peoples, who have for centuries lived in harmony with their environment. This interdisciplinary course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the villagers by staying with families in the villages. We will learn about their culture and beliefs from the spiritual leader and village elders, identify useful medicinal plants with the Shaman, make traditional crafts, perform tribal dances, collect food and other supplies from the forest, and help cultivate food crops. We, in turn, will teach the villagers about optimal nutrition; protein- and micronutrient-rich crops to grow on limited land; treatments for water pollution; and how to attain personal and village hygiene, to help them attain optimal growth and health in their environment.
Current rates of human-caused extinction are comparable to those of Earth’s most recent mass extinction event. This course explores the major principles of conservation biology, an interdisciplinary discipline that focuses on the preservation of biological diversity at the gene, population, species, ecosystem, and global levels. Conservation biologists use biological theories to develop practical approaches for the protection, maintenance, and restoration of species, biological communities and ecosystems. Topics of study include the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, the value of biodiversity to humans, and conservation strategies. The course focuses on the biological concepts in conservation, but will also review economic, political and philosophical perspectives. This is a foundation course in the Environment, Sustainability and Society major.
This is a hands-on course intended for non-science majors interested in the biology involved in crime-scene investigations. Students will collect and analyze evidence from simulated crime scenes. Along the way, students will learn some of the methods used in crime labs, including blood typing, DNA fingerprinting, hair, and fiber analysis, microscopy, and serology. Although this course will expose students to modern forensic techniques, it is not intended to train professionals in forensic science, but we will see if it really takes less than one hour to solve a crime, like it does on episodes of CSI!
An introduction to fundamental principles in evolutionary biology and ecology and experimental approaches used for discovery in this field. We will study the mechanisms of evolution, patterns and general characteristics of biological diversity, and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. This course is required for majors in biology. BIOL 293 is a prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level courses in biology.
Structure of the principle plant tissues and their origins. Topics covered include the molecular genetics, embryology and development of vegetative and reproductive organs, as well as their control by hormones, light and environment.
Basic concepts of plant growth, metabolism and transport. Topics covered include the movement of water and food in plants, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, plant hormones, photomorphogenesis, and flowering.
An introduction to ecology, the study of interactions between organisms and their environments. The course covers topics at all levels of ecology (from individuals to ecosystems), with emphasis on theoretical principles and empirical examples of population ecology. Articles from the primary literature will be discussed to understand how ecological questions are currently studied. Topics include evolution of life histories, population growth, competition, and predator-prey dynamics. Laboratory work at Pine Lake and other local ecosystems will include research-oriented activities on animals and plants to expose students to scientific approaches to the study of ecology.
A survey of major classical groups of the plant kingdom with a focus on their reproductive biology. Groups include cyanobacteria, fungi, algae, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants. The structures and characteristics of flowering plants will be examined in detail, emphasizing the characteristics of the major families.
The study of Bacteria, Archaea and viruses. Topics include evolutionary origins of microorganisms and cell structure, physiology, genome organization and regulation, and reproduction. Also covered are some principles of infectious disease and control of microbial growth.
Designed to illustrate basic principles of microbiology and teach standard laboratory methods for working with bacteria and bacterial viruses. Topics include microscopy, aseptic technique, culturing, isolating and identifying bacteria, and susceptibility testing.
Study of the ecology of communities and ecosystems using examples drawn from the study of aquatic (freshwater and marine) habitats. Topics include community structure and diversity, species interactions, ecosystem function, and human impacts on communities and ecosystems. Laboratories are conducted mainly at the Pine Lake campus and surrounding aquatic communities.
Taxonomy, evolution, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation of the most-studied vertebrates, the birds. Articles from the primary literature will be discussed to understand how ornithology is currently practiced. In the laboratory, students will learn to identify common bird species in the region and become familiar with research tools used by ornithologists.
This course covers the functional relationships of cellular components by integrating molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Students will examine how proteins know where to localize in the cell, the structures and functions of organelles and the cytoskeleton, the relationship between the cell cycle, signaling pathways and cancer, how cells move and communicate with each other, and how cells utilize energy, build membranes, and respond to the environment. Students will learn current techniques used in cellular studies, including cell culture, PCR, and immunochemical techniques.
Advanced study of the science of heredity: what genes are, how they are transmitted from generation to generation, how they are expressed, and how this expression is regulated. Specific topics include the mechanics of inheritance, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, molecular cloning, genetic engineering, and population genetics.
Examination of the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response, including communication between the innate and adaptive immune systems, the response to infection with pathogens, mechanisms used by pathogens to evade the immune system, and what defects in the immune system, such immune deficiency diseases and autoimmunity, can tell us about the function of the immune system.
A study of the principles of physiology that explain exercise performance and the dynamic interdependence of physiological systems during exercise. The course considers the responses of cells, tissues, organ systems, and people to both short-term and long-term exercise and makes connections, where they are possible, between performance strategies and the biological mechanisms upon which they are based. Topics include muscle function and biomechanics, nutrition, the biochemistry of aerobic and non-aerobic metabolism, respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine responses to exercise and training, thermoregulation and hydration for exercise, exercise in extreme environments and the role of exercise in medical therapy.
The study of the unifying principle of biology: patterns and processes of organismal evolution. Topics include adaptation by natural selection, population genetics, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and phylogenetic reconstruction. Emphasis is on theoretical concepts and methods used to test evolutionary hypotheses in biology and other fields of study.
A course designed for biology majors that emphasizes the important concepts, terminology, and interrelationships of human structure and function. Introductory concepts as well as the skin, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems are presented.
A course designed for biology majors that emphasizes the important concepts, terminology, and interrelationships of human structure and function. The autonomic nervous system as well as the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems are studied. Other related topics include nutrition, metabolism, thermoregulation, and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
A survey of the organisms in marine communities and the ecological and oceanographical processes structuring marine communities in a broad range of habitats, centered on three major process-driven themes: functional biology, ecological processes, and biodiversity.
This course covers the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students will examine membrane and organelle structure and function; bioenergetics; and cellular communication. Students will apply basic knowledge to cell biology as they investigate how human disease and disorders, particularly cancer, disrupt cell function. Laboratories will illustrate cellular phenomena, and introduce the students to techniques and procedures commonly used in modern cell and molecular biology research.
Insects comprise nearly three-fourths of the world's described animal species, occur in vast numbers, and play vital roles in all of our planet's ecosystems. In this course, students will learn about factors responsible for the success of insects by studying their evolution, diversity, structure, function, and behavioral ecology. The relationship of insects to other arthropods will be examined as well as the environmental importance of insects and their importance to humans. Laboratories include field trips to study and collect insects that will be prepared for a personal collection.
Discussion-based courses that integrate primary literature to critically explore concepts, data, and research methods of contemporary topics in biology. Students will develop skills in effectively communicating biological information through writing assignments and oral presentations.
Research methods preparing students for the Senior Project. Offered every Fall Term; normally taken during the junior year and must be taken before BIOL 490.
An exploration of the biotic and abiotic factors that determine the distribution and abundance of microorganisms in natural systems. Topics include physiological limitations of growth, intra- and interspecific interactions among microorganisms and interactions of microorganisms with animals and plants as well as microbial contributions to biogeochemical cycles and usage of microorganisms for environmental and biotechnology purposes.
The laboratory emphasizes methods for studying microorganisms from, or in, environmental systems. Topics include aseptic technique, and isolation and identification of microorganisms from environmental samples.
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods in bioinformatics, a rapidly growing field that applies tools in computer science to the understanding of complex data sets in molecular biology. Topics include basic coding skills, computational sequence analysis, sequence, gene calling, genome annotation, and proteomics. No previous coding skills required.
In collaboration with a Hartwick biology faculty member, the student must identify a research question of manageable scope and scientific significance; construct one or more hypotheses or perspectives that address the question; locate relevant background information from published, peer-reviewed resources; conduct a thorough analysis of evidence and synthesize them into new knowledge or original insights; and complete a research plan using appropriate scientific procedures. 4 credits total, typically split equally between Fall and Spring semesters.
