39 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.
This course introduces and implements skills to prepare students for success in biology coursework. Instructor permission only.
A human-oriented introductory course for non-science majors. Emphasis will be placed on the biological role of cell organization and function integration of systems, inheritance of individual traits and the genetic basis of evolution. The laboratory will introduce a variety of hands-on investigational techniques used to study related problems at the cellular and organismal levels.
The first half of a two-semester foundation course in biological science for science majors. The course includes a detailed examination of the cellular and molecular basis of life as well as introductions to modern molecular genetics, evolutionary theory, and the history of life on earth. The laboratory component of the course involves a practical, hands-on examination of the above topics with special emphasis on the scientific method as applied to biology and the writing of detailed laboratory reports.
The second half of a two-semester foundation course in biological science for science majors. The major emphases of this semester are animal biology, plant biology, and ecology. The form and function of animals and plants are examined on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels. The laboratory component of the course involves a practical, hands-on examination of the above topics with special emphasis on the scientific method as applied to biology and the writing of detailed laboratory reports.
From foods, to medicines, to fibers, to building materials, plants serve a vital role in our lives. This course emphasizes how basic plant structure and function interfaces with human existence. Special attention is given to multi-cultural approaches to the use of plant material. Hands-on laboratory exercises are designed to highlight practical applications of botany. This course cannot be used to fulfill elective credit requirements for the biology major. NOTE: This course cannot be used for Biology major credit.
This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is interested in the relationship between humans and their natural environment. The integrative concept of humans as one species in a global ecosystem will be emphasized. Elementary ecological principles will be applied to such environmental problems as energy resources, land use, air and water pollution, and species extinction. We will seek solutions along multi-disciplinary lines, including economics, political science, and environmental ethics.
This course communicates the importance of scientific practices and their multifaceted application in daily life. The lecture focuses on a current topic in biotechnology that relates to human life and that has caused social concerns. Students survey historical and current evidence to learn about the philosophy of science, the nature of the problem, the causes of concern, and the scientific findings. Students then use the knowledge and skills learned in the course to construct a scientific investigation.
BIO 190 courses will not count towards the Biology major. They may sometimes count towards general education requirements, but not in all cases. Thus, course requirements won't align with Biology program goals, and how they may align with the goals of the university's core curriculum would depend on the topic of a particular offering.
A study of the structure and function of the human body. Special emphasis is placed upon correlating structure with function in an examination of the human body from the cell and cellular metabolism level to the complex systems level. The laboratory is correlated with lectures and includes hands-on exercises of cell and tissue structure and function, and exercises covering and integrating the microscopic and gross anatomy of the integument, body membranes, skeleton, articulations, and muscles with their corresponding body functions.
A continuation of BIO-211 in which attention is given to the structure and function of biological integrating and control mechanisms and mechanisms for processing, transporting, secreting, and eliminating. Emphasis is given to body maintenance in response to external and internal stress. Laboratory includes hands-on exercises covering nervous, endocrine, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and urinary structures and processes in maintaining homeostasis.
A critical study of biological variation based on the molecular characteristics of genetic information. The course will cover the mechanisms of transmission genetics, the structural nature of nucleic acids, gene expression and its regulation and the role of mutational events in promoting evolutionary change.
Cell Biology is a required course taken by Biology majors in their sophomore year. Having completed the introductory General Biology I and II freshmen sequences, students in BIO 292 adopt a microscopic lens and focus intensely on the features and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Subjects covered in this course include cell evolution; cell reproduction; cell structure and compartmentalization; differentiation; protein synthesis, targeting, and transport; intra- and intercellular signaling mechanisms; and tools and technologies available for studying cells. These techniques include microscopy (bright field, confocal, and SEM), cell fractionation, radiolabeled nucleotides, and fluorescently tagged proteins).
An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, reproduction, ecology, and evolution of plants. This course is designed to heighten your appreciation for and increase your knowledge of the diversity and complexity of the plant kingdom. The greatest emphasis will be placed on the flowering plants and plants of local significance.
A carefully supervised semester, or year, of organized and formal research on a specific problem to be determined by the student and the faculty advisor. Students will be admitted on a selective basis. A GPA of 2.7 in biology is required as well as permission of a faculty research advisor prior to registration. For successful completion, a research report which follows scientific protocol must be submitted and approved.
A carefully supervised semester, or year, of organized and formal research on a specific problem to be determined by the student and the faculty advisor. Students will be admitted on a selective basis. A GPA of 2.7 in biology is required as well as permission of a faculty research advisor prior to registration. For successful completion, a research report which follows scientific protocol must be submitted and approved.
This course focuses on bacterial diversity, structure, metabolism, growth and growth control, development of resistance, biofilms, genetics, genomic evolution, and population heterogeneity. Viral diversity, growth, and modes of replication are also investigated. Microbial interactions (microbiomes and host-pathogen interactions) are explored. The hands-on lab component reinforces lecture topics and employs both biochemical and genetic organism identification.
The first of a two-course sequence that studies the physiology and anatomy of the human body. The chemical and cellular bases for these sciences will be studied. The structure and correlated function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems will be examined. The biological controls that result in the integration of these systems will be discussed. The hands-on laboratory will consist of the observation of organ system structures on the microscopic and gross anatomy levels. It will also use measurement techniques to quantitatively study physiological processes.
This course is the second in a two-course sequence concerning the physiology and anatomy of the human body, and covers the structures and functions of the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems, and also the regulation of organismal metabolism and energy balance. The hands-on laboratory will consist of the observation of organ system structures on the microscopic and gross anatomy levels. It will also use measurement techniques to quantitatively study physiological processes.
An evaluation of the fundamental interrelations between organism(s) and environment. Field trips will be used to illustrate these phenomena.
An investigation of how electrochemical events in the brain enable humans and other animals to respond to environmental stimuli. We start with a detailed study of the properties of individual brain cells and the neurochemical and biophysical factors that modulate their activity. This is then applied to a discussion of (1) the processing of sensory input and motor output; (2) modulation of neural activity associated with moods, psychoactive substances, and states of consciousness; and (3) the mechanisms underlying learning, memory, development of the brain, and conscious experience. In the laboratory, we perform experiments using computer simulations of neuronal physiology and discuss recent developments in neurobiology in a case-study format.
This course provides a detailed, hands-on study of molecular and cellular control of embryonic and post-embryonic development in several model systems (Drosophila, C. elegans, Xenopus, Chicken, and Mouse). Topics include fertilization, gastrulation, organogenesis, pattern formulation, cell differentiation, and molecular signaling mechanisms in development. Evolutionary aspects of developmental biology and current research in the field will be addressed throughout the course.
A study of the structures and functions of biomolecules, bioenergetics, major catabolic and anabolic pathways, and the fundamentals of molecular genetics. The laboratory familiarizes the student with biochemical phenomena and provides hands-on experience with important techniques used in biochemistry.
A detailed study of the fundamental principles of biological evolution, including natural selection; neutral theory; population-level evolutionary changes; molecular mechanisms of evolution; the role of morphological, behavioral, and molecular data in our understanding of evolutionary change; and methods of evolutionary research. The course will integrate classical conclusions with contemporary interpretations of evolutionary data, with emphasis placed on modern molecular-based methodologies.
The seminar is intended for junior biology majors. Students will read and discuss in a seminar format a series of research papers from the biological literature, organized around a central theme. The themes will vary from semester to semester. Each student will be responsible for analyzing and presenting at least one paper during the course, along with weekly participation in group discussions.
Growth, development and differentiation of plants are under the control of several interacting factors including chemical, physical and genetic ones. Various aspects of chemical, nutritional and environmental effects on plants will be emphasized. The laboratory will emphasize the experimental methods used to study the various phenomena.
A carefully supervised semester, or year, of organized and formal research on a specific problem to be determined by the student and the faculty director. Students will be admitted on a selective basis. A GPA of 2.7 in biology is required as well as permission of a faculty research advisor prior to registration. For successful completion a report which follows scientific protocol must be submitted and accepted by two faculty members.
A carefully supervised semester, or year, of organized and formal research on a specific problem to be determined by the student and the faculty director. Students will be admitted on a selective basis. A GPA of 2.7 in biology is required as well as permission of a faculty research advisor prior to registration. For successful completion a report which follows scientific protocol must be submitted and accepted by two faculty members.
The colloquium is a series of meetings providing a more informal student-faculty interaction and exchange of ideas on biologically related subjects not normally covered in courses or that may have social, moral or philosophical implications beyond those routinely covered in the curriculum. This two-semester sequence is required of all seniors and is designed to satisfy the Comprehensive Examination requirement for biology majors.
The colloquium is a series of meetings providing a more informal student-faculty interaction and exchange of ideas on biologically related subjects not normally covered in courses or that may have social, moral or philosophical implications beyond those routinely covered in the curriculum. This two-semester sequence is required of all seniors and is designed to satisfy the Comprehensive Examination requirement for biology majors.
The colloquium is a series of meetings providing a more informal student-faculty interaction and exchange of ideas on biologically related subjects not normally covered in courses or that may have social, moral or philosophical implications beyond those routinely covered in the curriculum. This two-semester sequence is required of all seniors and is designed to satisfy the Comprehensive Examination requirement for biology majors.
The colloquium is a series of meetings providing a more informal student-faculty interaction and exchange of ideas on biologically related subjects not normally covered in courses or that may have social, moral or philosophical implications beyond those routinely covered in the curriculum. This two-semester sequence is required of all seniors and is designed to satisfy the Comprehensive Examination requirement for biology majors.
This course will survey classic and current research papers in the areas of Cell and Molecular Biology. This course fulfills the Comprehensive Examination requirement for students in the Biochemistry Program.
This course examines eukaryotic cells from the perspective of organelle ultrastructure and function, and the regulation of cell function through the differential expression of genes. Lecture topics include cell cycle, chromosome structure, mechanisms of gene regulation, the molecular biology of cancer and recombinant DNA technology. The lab component reinforces the lecture by emphasizing hands-on experimental approaches to the study of cell structure and function.
This course examines the molecular and cellular basis of humoral and cellular immunity, in lecture and hands-on laboratories. Antibody structure and function, the origin of antibody diversity and the nature of cellular immunity are examined. Other topics include the role of the major histocompatibility complex in immunity, regulation of the immune system, manifestations of defective regulation (autoimmunity and hypersensitivities) and immunity to infectious agents.
The title and nature of this course will vary from semester-to-semester. The course will serve as an upper-level elective that focuses on a specific topic of Biology that is of special interest to a member of the department. The special topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered.
The title and nature of this course will vary from semester-to-semester. The course will serve as an upper-level elective that focuses on a specific topic of Biology that is of special interest to a member of the department. The special topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered.
The title and nature of this course will vary from semester-to-semester. The course will serve as an upper-level elective that focuses on a specific topic of Biology that is of special interest to a member of the department. The special topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered.
The title and nature of this course will vary from semester-to-semester. The course will serve as an upper-level elective that focuses on a specific topic of Biology that is of special interest to a member of the department. The special topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered.
An introduction to the fields of genomics, functional genomics, and proteomics. The course begins with a description of methods used for sequencing and analyzing genomes. We then explore what is known about the structure and functional organization of the genomes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The course concludes with a discussion of the various approaches being used to determine the functions of individual genes, and how gene expression is regulated. In the laboratory, students use online databases and computational tools to explore and analyze genome sequences.
Source: St Bonaventure University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
