52 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 102Orientation to Environmental Sciences1
This course introduces students to environmental studies as a field of inquiry and career path. It acquaints the entering student with the personal skills necessary and outside resources available to help ensure academic and career-planning success. Sources of information, making personal contacts, and career opportunities in the environmental field will be discussed. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 1 Contact Hours: Lecture: 1
This course introduces students to the Hudson Valley Community College campus and to biotechnology as a field of study. Campus regulations, services and personal skills to facilitate success in the program and in seeking employment will be emphasized. This course also will focus on the ethics and bioethical issues of biotechnology. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 1 Contact Hours: Lecture: 1
This is a course for non-majors that acquaints students with environmental issues, including principles of ecology, biodiversity, resource depletion, pollution, energy use and supply, and economic and political aspects of environmental problems. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
This course is an inquiry into the significance of genes and DNA in our everyday life. The personal, biological, political and sociological implications of our ever-expanding understanding of genetics and heredity are discussed. The course also covers basic biochemical and cellular principles, human organs and their integration into various body systems, DNA, biotechnology, human development, human
This one-term course for non-majors presents an overview of the structure and function of systems in the human body. The course also discusses external agents of infection and related topics concerning internal systemic malfunctions. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course introduces students to the field of biotechnology, including a brief history of the industry, drug discovery and manufacturing. Students will explore techniques and instrumentation used in biotechnology labs, including recombinant DNA technology and common mathematical skills utilized in the biotechnology lab Industry regulations and ethical issues will be considered, and students will be acquainted with possible career paths in biotechnology. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course is an introduction to medical terminology, emphasizing the etymology and semantics of terms, roots, suffixes and prefixes pertaining to the etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and clinical diagnosis of diseases in the medical specialties involving a body systems approach and emphasizing pathology, oncology and pharmacology of each. Recommended for Health Sciences majors. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course provides an overview of invertebrate and vertebrate animals and their functions. The laboratory portion will include microscopic study and dissection of representative specimens. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This one semester course will teach the fundamental concepts of nutrition relevant to contemporary issues in health, as well as explore the use of the scientific method in research literature. It will use an interdisciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer . Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This one-semester course will teach the fundamental concepts of nutrition relevant to contemporary issues in health, as well as interpret scientific literature and research. It will use an inter- disciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. The laboratory portion will reinforce
BIOL 127Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition4
This introductory course is designed to assist health and education professionals give the most accurate and current information to physically active individuals to help them improve health and performance. This course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition, and Exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration, and weight control. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This introductory, non-laboratory course, designed for students with an interest in health and nutrition provides current information on nutrition as it relates to sports and other physical activity. The course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition and exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration and weight control Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course is an introductory study of primary oral tissues. Emphasis is placed on the study of microscopic anatomy of tissues of the mouth and embryonic development of face and oral cavity structures. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene Students. Co-requisite(s): DHYG 105 Tooth Morphology and Occlusion and DHYG 110 Preventive Dentistry I. Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Hygiene. Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 2 Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This course is a continuation of BIOL 150, and covers a survey of the five kingdoms, with an emphasis on land plants and vertebrate animals. Plant anatomy and reproduction are studied using flowering plants as the primary example. Animal systems ( circulatory, digestive, reproductive, etc.) are studied using a mammal as the primary example. Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics. NOTE: Laboratory exercises include dissections. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I or equivalent. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course provides a foundation for more advanced study. Concepts presented include chemical basis for life, biological energy transformation, cellular structures, Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. Laboratory exercises are experimental studies of the major principles presented in lecture. Students are encouraged to take General Chemistry (CHEM 110/CHEM 111) early in their studies. Pre-requisite(s): High school biology and chemistry. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
This course provides a foundation for more advanced study. Concepts presented include evolution, survey of living organisms, physiological functions in organisms (digestion, respiration, circulation, immunology, homeostasis of body fluids, reproduction, nervous system, receptors, and effectors). Laboratory exercises include experimental investigation and anatomical study of mammalian organs and systems. Many of the laboratory activities involve dissection of animals or mammalian organs. Students are encouraged to take General Chemistry (CHEM 110/CHEM 111) early in their studies. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
This course provides an introduction to microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their interrelationship with other biological sciences, medicine and public health. Laboratory periods are for learning practical uses of the microscope, staining techniques, growth media, control of microbial growth, and biochemical tests. High school biology and chemistry or equivalent recommended. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
This course begins with a study of the chemistry and cell biology necessary in order to understand photosynthesis. After photosynthesis, students study alteration of generations in various groups of photosynthetic organisms, beginning with algae and culminating with flowering plants. The course concludes with the study of the morphology and physiology of flowering plants. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
Biology 210 focuses on an in-depth study of the field of ecology, with an underlying theme throughout the course being ecology from an evolutionary perspective. Beginning with the consideration of the organism as a unit, the course will investigate the concepts of tolerance and niche as a means to understand the more complex interrelationships between organisms and their surroundings. Of particular interest will be ecological relationships at the community level, including competition, predation and trophic level energetics. Physiological ecology (heat, energy and water budgets) and the dynamics of population ecology will be emphasized as students gain insight into the workings of the natural world. Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry or permission of the department chairperson. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
In this course, students will learn about the biomanufacturing process from biofuels to biopharmeceuticals. Both upstream and downstream processes will be covered through a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory experience. Proper documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sterile technique, cell culture, recombinant DNA, lab safety, and regulatory agencies will be explored in detail. High school biology and chemistry are strongly recommended. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 112 Introduction to
This is an introduction to the core concepts of molecular biology with an emphasis on biotechnology and genetic engineering. The course covers a detailed analysis of the biochemical mechanisms that control the maintenance, regulation of expression, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. The topics covered include DNA replication, repair, recombination, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids. The logic of experimental design and data analysis is emphasized in regard to bacterial culture techniques, DNA extraction, restriction enzymes, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, protein purification, molecular cloning, and identification of biomolecules by SDS-PAGE, PCR, and enzyme assay. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I or BIOL 190 Biology I Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as cells, tissues, skin, joints and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. This course will provide a strong base in preparation for more advanced courses such as Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. Pre-requisite(s): Any biology course with lab. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as metabolism and acid-base balance. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. This course is intended to prepare the student for further study in courses such as Exercise Physiology. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I or equivalent. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course is intended to familiarize the student with the field of animal behavior and give students the ability to interpret various behaviors of animals in an evolutionary context. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to discuss the origination of behaviors in an evolutionary context. Terms Offered: Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course provides a survey of major invertebrate groups, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Laboratory will include microscopic study and dissection of representatives of invertebrate phyla, as well as studies of such
This course provides a survey of major vertebrate groups, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Laboratory will include on dissection of representatives of vertebrate phyla, as well as studies of such representatives in their natural environment. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This one-semester course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of immunology. It examines the tissues, cells, and molecules of the immune system; innate and acquired immunity; and the structure and function of immunoglobulins and the nature of their interactions with antigens. Topic of altered immune function, like autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, tumor immunology, and transplantation immunology are discussed. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 151 General Biology II or BIOL 191 Biology II. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course is an introduction to ornithology, the branch of biology that studies birds. Lectures, laboratories and field experience will be used to study the anatomy and physiology of birds, adaptations for flight, evolution and classification, behavior, ecology and conservation. Many laboratories will involve field work aimed at developing identification skills for resident and migratory birds of New York State. Attendance at one of two full-day field trips on a spring weekend is required. Students must provide their own binoculars. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 104 Topics in Biology -The Environment or BIOL 150 General Biology I or permission of the department chair. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
A seminar course designed to introduce the advanced Biology student to modern biological research methodology and issues. Emphasis is placed on experimental design, laboratory setup and operation, bioethics and oversight, data handling, and critical evaluation of relevant literature. Field trips to local research and commercial labs will be involved. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I and BIOL 191 Biology II or permission of the department chair. s Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. The project's scope will be determined by faculty with department chair approval. Pre-requisite(s): One term of biology with permission of department chair. Terms Offered: Offered on demand Offered Distance Learning: No
This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. The project's scope will be determined by faculty with department chair approval. Pre-requisite(s): One term of biology with permission of department chair. Terms Offered: Offered on demand Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lab: 9
This course serves to familiarize students with multiple aspects of insect biology including: insect anatomy and physiology, insect life history, forensic entomology, insect behavior, insect ecology and the taxonomy of all major insect orders. In addition, students will procure, preserve, and identify insects for a collection. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I, and BIOL 151 General Biology II. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Offered on demand Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
This course presents the fundamentals of microbial biology to biological science and biotechnology students. Topics include aspects of prokaryotic cell biology, physiology, genetics, diversity and the impact and interactions of microorganisms with humans and in the environment. The laboratory portion of the course will instruct students in proper lab techniques and focus on applying the concepts present in lecture. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I or BIOL 190 Biology I and CHEM 110 General Chemistry I or
This course is a study of the structure, function and life history of cells and their components. Consideration of relationships among cell organelles and between cells and their environment also is examined. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I and BIOL 151 General Biology II or BIOL 190 Biology I and BIOL 191 Biology II or permission of the instructor. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
This course will enable students to understand how and why the signs and symptoms of various heart conditions appear. Study of the mechanisms of underlying heart diseases is covered to serve as a bridge between the basic sciences and clinical application in the field of cardiovascular technology. Pre-requisite(s): ECHO 256 Anatomy and Physiology of The Heart with a final grade of "C" or better or permission of the department chair. Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science Credits: 2 Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
(2) SUNY General Education & Liberal Arts Elective course Credits: 3 Course must be designated as both SUNY General Education and HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities or Social Science course. (3) Restricted Mathematics Elective HVCC LAS Science and SUNY General Education Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning course (must be Math 120 or higher) Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles, concepts, and analytical methods of molecular laboratory techniques. Laboratory studies are conducted on the molecular level, and genetic engineering (recombinant DNA) is utilized in several laboratories. This course is recommended for students planning careers in biology, biotechnology or advanced professional health care. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I; BIOL 151 General Biology II; CHEM 110 General Chemistry I; CHEM 111 General Chemistry II. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
This one semester lab-based course presents the techniques necessary for maintaining a tissue culture laboratory. Included is discussion of relevant topics pertinent to the culture of mammalian cells. Maintenance of established cell culture lines as well as isolation of primary animal cell lines for in vitro study will be emphasized. Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 275 Cell Biology or permission of department chair. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
This one semester lab-based course is a study of the structure and function of the components of the immune system and how those components are used in experimental and clinical biology. The course will consider those aspects of immunology that are
This course provides background on the fundamental workings of the nervous system, including the normal electrophysiology and chemistry of the neuron, anatomical brain structures and pathways. We will explore how disruption of molecules and physiology can lead to clinical pathology. Laboratory exercises include histology, brain protein extraction, anatomical study of mammalian brain, case studies and student presentations on neuropathology. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I or BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I or PSYC 100 General
This is a laboratory-intensive course designed to introduce the advanced biology student to modern biological digital imaging techniques and analytical cytology (cytometry). Students will participate in lectures/discussions about basic principles and advanced applications of biological imaging and cytometry. The emphasis will be on application with hands-on laboratory exercises. Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 275 Cell Biology or permission of department chair. Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
