85 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 is an overview of scientific principles of nutrition and their application to humans throughout the life cycle. It is designed for students who need a broad coverage of nutrition and have little or no background in science. Enrollment in a school of nursing is required.
This course is designed for students who need a broad coverage of microbiology and have little or no background in biology or chemistry. It includes a study of microscopic organisms and their relation to health and disease. There is a special emphasis on disinfection, sterilization, immunology, and microbiological aspects of infectious disease. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Enrollment in a school of nursing is required. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
This is the first of two courses designed for students who need a broad coverage of anatomy and physiology and have little or no background in science. It includes a study of the structure and function of human cells, tissue, organs, and systems. Clinical applications of anatomy and physiology will also be considered. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
N110 Professional and Foundational Concepts of Nursing (12) N201 Physiological Concepts of Nursing (10) N301 Complex Individual and Family Nursing Concepts (11) N320 Advanced Nursing Concepts (7.5) N340 Transition Into Nursing Practice (5.5) N360 NCLEX Preparation Course (2)
This course is designed for students who need a broad coverage of medical terminology and who have little or no background. It includes studies of etymology and human anatomy. There is a special emphasis on clinical applications. Three hours of lecture including media presentations per week.
This course introduces students to a wide range of environmental issues from a scientific perspective. Specific topics vary from year to year, but this course utilizes lectures, discussions, and problem-based activities to increase knowledge about environmental problems as well as increase scientific knowledge and literacy.
This lab offers hands-on opportunity to perform basic environmental lab skills, including water testing, bioassay, and greenhouse experiment protocol. The course may be taken independently as a freestanding environmental lab course. Two hours of laboratory per week. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
This course is designed to introduce non-science majors to major aspects of human biology. The course will be taught as a series of modules covering the basic biology CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 232
Laboratory course emphasizing aspects of human biology. Experiments will correlate with and enhance lectures in BIO 135. Add Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fees.
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of current biological concepts, including cell structure, function, division, and basic genetics. Biologically important molecules also are presented. This course serves as the foundation for all upper-level biology courses. Three hours of lecture per week.
Students participate in discovery-focused undergraduate research based on the SEA- PHAGES curriculum involving virus discovery and microbiological techniques. Three hours of lab per week. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fees.
This course provides a general survey of the diversity in each domain of life and their characteristics, with emphasis on their evolution and various physiological processes such as respiration, circulation, digestion, and reproduction. This course serves as a foundation for all upper-level biology courses. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fees.
CHOOSE ONE SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS COURSE CHOOSE FOUR ELECTIVE COURSES*
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of anatomy. Lectures emphasize the human body and clinical applications of anatomy. They focus on anatomical terminology, gross structures, body movements, forming a three-dimensional mental image of body parts, and functional understanding of normal structures.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of anatomy. Lectures emphasize the human body and clinical applications of anatomy. They focus on anatomical terminology, gross structures, body movements, forming a three-dimensional mental image of body parts, and functional understanding of normal structures. Labs provide hands-on experience corresponding with lectures.
Students in this course will dissect a human subject, learning techniques with scalpels and scissors to separate and prepare the gross anatomy for study. This is an experiential lab course with teaching by example and supervision. A core part of this experience is learning professionalism in dealing with subjects, as well as lab safety and human remain protocols. Add Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fees. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 233
BIO209LW Basic Neuroscience Lab (2)
Special topics.
This foundational course covers Mendelian genetics and exceptions to Mendel’s laws, chromosomal basis for inheritance, control of gene expression, mutation, population genetics, and evolutionary genetics. Advanced topics include epigenetics, medical genetics, biotechnology, and introduction to genomics.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 125
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 93
This course examines moral dilemmas created or intensified by recent advances in medical technology. Examples of topics include euthanasia and the right to die, abortion, behavior modification, allocation of scarce medical resources, in vitro fertilization, genetic screening and engineering, and human experimentation.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of physiology. The lectures will emphasize chemical principles, cellular biological principles, and a survey of the nervous, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, excretory, respiratory, and digestive systems. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 234
BIO303LW Applied and Environmental Microbiology Lab (2) BIO209LW Basic Neuroscience Lab (2)
This course will focus on the importance of microorganisms in environmental and industrial processes and applications. Areas that will be covered include basic microbiology, soil and water microbiology, agricultural and food microbiology, and public health microbiology. Students strongly encouraged to enroll in BIO303LW. BIO303LW Applied and Environmental Microbiology Lab (2) This course will focus on modern laboratory techniques for the identification, purification, and cultivation of microorganisms at the bench; combined with microbial genomics and applied bioinformatic analyses through participation in authentic scientific research. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
With an emphasis on neuropathology, the course builds on the foundations of neuroscience to explore advanced topics in sensation, motor control. emotion, and cognition. Classical and modern methods for investigating the structure and function of the nervous system will be examined through lectures, discussions, and student projects.
The study of fundamental characteristics of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microorganisms, including taxonomy, physiology, genetics, genomics, ecology, and distribution. Students are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in BIO321L.
Experiments to complement the material in BIO221. Additional Fee(s): Lab/ Materials fees.
A study of the embryonic and post-embryonic development of animals, with special emphasis on humans. The morphogenesis, growth and mechanisms of differentiation are stressed. Other topics include cancer, regeneration, cloning, hormones as mediators of development, and developmental genetics.
This study of the modern concepts of the gene stresses theory and experimental evidence relating to the structure of the gene, heritability of characteristics, and the behavior of genes in populations. Three hours of lecture per week.
This course covers fundamental principles of immunology with emphasis on molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen and antibody structure and CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 235
The course explores advanced topics in neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, neuroplasticity, and cognition through the lens of mental health, using neurological diseases such as depression and schizophrenia, as examples of pathophysiological processes underlying mental illness. Neurobiological mechanisms, clinical presentation, and therapeutic interventions will be discussed, with emphasis on neuropharmacology and mental health. Prerequisits: BIO209
This course builds on the principles of microbiology and ecology introduced in survey-level courses. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial habitats, and interactions with macro-organisms. We will examine microbial roles in nutrient cycling in aquatic soil, and built environments, as well as in maintenance of human health and bioremediation.
This course for upper-level undergraduates builds on the principles of virology, introduced in survey-level microbiology courses. Topics include viral taxonomy, morphology, lifecycle, viral ecology, and evolution, as well as comparative genomics, host interactions, infectious disease and oncology, and virus-derived biotechnology. Prerequisite BIO321 and BIO303
A microscopic analysis of human and animal tissue and organ function at the cellular level. Material comes from text book, lecture, images and animations in addition to practical application and identification of histological specimens. Recommended for students planning to apply to professional schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.
*Elective courses may be substituted with a course pre-approve Chair. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027
*Bold courses may also serve to satisfy some general education Cell & Molecular Concentration
This course provides a basic understanding of human anatomy, with an emphasis on the osteology and muscles of the upper and lower limbs, including the back. It uses a combination of systems-based and region-specific instruction. Lectures are complimented by laboratory exercises based upon the A.D.A.M. computer program. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
A study of the embryonic and post-embryonic development of animals, with special emphasis on humans. The morphogenesis, growth and mechanisms of differentiation are stressed. Other topics include cancer, regeneration, cloning, hormones as mediators of development, and developmental genetics.
This course is designed to examine the fundamental aspects of nervous system function, emphasizing the bases of excitability, synaptic transmission and neuron target interactions. BIO509 introduces students to the basics of integrative neural function, including sensory, motor, learning, memory, and limbic systems. Three hours of lecture per week.
Laboratory exercises to compliment lectures in BIO509, including study of human nervous system material, brain sections, and anatomical models. Two hours of laboratory per week. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
An in-depth study of both regional gross human anatomic structures & cellular level tissue. The course is clinically oriented with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary, urinary & reproductive systems. Regional study of the head/neck, trunk, and upper/lower extremities, is accomplished through human cadaver dissection.
The laboratory compliment to BIO512, this course uses human cadavers to facilitate a deeper appreciation for regional gross human anatomic structures. The CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 237
An in-depth study of the mechanisms of human body function, emphasizing cells, genetic control of protein synthesis, transport across membranes, contraction and excitation of muscles, the physiology of cardiac muscle, and rhythmical excitation of the normal heart.
The course prepares students for the medical, dental, and veterinary school application process. Topics include the professional application process, personal statement development, letters of recommendation, experience description construction, and interview skills. General standardized test (MCAT, GRE, DAT) preparation is included with a focus on critical analysis and reasoning skills.
A study of the structure and function of the human central and peripheral nervous system, including vascular components and special senses. The course emphasizes nervous system control of movement.
This lab complements the lectures in BIO516, using hands-on laboratory and data collection exercises. It examines nervous system function, emphasizing excitability, synaptic transmission and neuron-target interactions. It also includes a study of integrative neural function in sensory, motor, learning, memory and limbic systems. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
A study of the modern concepts of the gene. Lectures stress theory and experimental evidence relating to the structure of the gene, heritability of characteristics, and the behavior of genes in populations.
This course covers fundamental principles of immunology with emphasis on molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, and the cellular basis for the immune response.
The course explores advanced topics in neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, neuroplasticity, and cognition through the lens of mental health, using neurological diseases such as depression and schizophrenia, as examples of pathophysiological processes underlying mental illness. Neurobiological mechanisms, clinical presentation, and therapeutic interventions will be discussed, with emphasis on neuropharmacology and mental health. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 238
FST520FE Basic Agroecology (3)
This course offers the structure and function of proteins, polynucleic acids, and biological membranes. Enzymes and kinetics are also taught. Metabolic pathways, with emphasis on the thermodynamics of the equilibria and the storage and usage of energy are also discussed.
This course offers the structure and function of proteins, polynucleic acids, and biological membranes. Enzymes and kinetics are also taught. Metabolic pathways, with emphasis on the thermodynamics of the equilibria and the storage and usage of energy are also discussed.
This course for graduate students builds on the principles of genetics introduced in survey-level microbiology courses. Topics include microbial phylogeny and taxonomy, DNA replication and repair, horizontal gene transfer, gene expression, evolution, comparative genomics, host interactions, synthetic biology, and biotechnology.
This course builds on the principles of microbiology and ecology introduced in survey-level courses. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial habitats, and interactions with macro-organisms. We will examine microbial roles in nutrient cycling in aquatic, soil, and built environments, as well as in maintenance of human health and bioremediation.
This course for graduate students explores the wide variety of structures and metabolic processes microbes use to interact and thrive in the world. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation, carbon and nitrogen fixation; as well as the molecular basis for sensing, motility, and biofilm formation.
This course for upper-level undergraduates builds on the principles of virology, introduced in survey-level microbiology courses. Topics include viral taxonomy, morphology, lifecycle, viral ecology, and evolution, as well as comparative genomics, host interactions, infectious disease and oncology, and virus-derived biotechnology. Prerequisite BIO321 and BIO303
Lectures and/or laboratories in selected areas of contemporary biology, with a focus of recent research. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
This course will discuss selected topics in medical ethics emphasizing methods of ethical reasoning about moral dilemmas and contributions of philosophical theories CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 239
A microscopic analysis of human and animal tissue and organ function at the cellular level. Material comes from textbook, lecture, images and animations in addition to practical application and identification of histological specimens. Recommended for students planning to apply to professional schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.
This course covers the general principles of drug action, including administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Emphasis will be placed on key pharmacological concepts, basic signal transduction pathways, and molecular mechanisms. Pharmacology of the nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancer agents will be covered.
This course is a focused course extending the concepts related to human physiology. It is expected that each student has an advanced knowledge of the physiological systems of the body as well as basic understanding of the pathophysiology related to cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
The course explores advanced topics in neurotransmission, plasticity, motor control, emotion, and cognition through the lens of neuropathologies, such as stroke, seizure, TBI, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Neurobiological mechanisms of disease cause and progression, clinical presentation of symptoms, and therapeutic approaches, including pharmacology, will be discussed.
This course provides students with an opportunity to receive mentorship or practical training in teaching, research, or other professional activity in biology.
This course presents an extensive overview of gross human anatomic structure, through cadaver dissection, emphasizing the thoracic and abdominal viscera, as well as the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Evident pathologies are highlighted when present. Strong emphasis is placed upon the development of excellent dissection skills and practices. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.
This course provides students with a foundation in biological research principles, covering ethics, professional development, writing, research design, data analysis, and research proposal development. These are essential scientific components for any graduate student in the biological sciences.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 240
This course teaches students how to develop and present research proposals, perform thorough literature reviews, outline research budgets, and grasp wider research implications. Students will also learn how to design hypothesis-driven experiments with suitable controls, improving their proficiency in experimental design.
Creative Writing (MFACW and MACW) The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a broad program of study designed to prepare students for careers as writers or other positions requiring similar professional skills, such as editing, publishing, and content development for the web; to enable students to improve their writing in more than one genre through interaction with our faculty and other writing students; and to become experienced critics of literary works. Our focus on nature, environmental, and travel writing provides students unique opportunities to explore the world and travel as part of their degree programs. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 153
This course fulfills a scientific inquiry requirement for the MS Biology program, non-thesis track. Students document and present results from their independent study project, under the guidance of their faculty mentor. The student will complete an independent study report and give a professional public seminar of the study results. Students normally register for this course in the semester following the semester they performed their required independent study project.
Research in an area of biology. This is the first of two courses that result in a thesis approved by a committee of three faculty members.
Research in an area of biology. This is the second of two courses that result in a thesis approved by a committee of three faculty members.
BUA, BUS: BUSINESS BUA565RZE Storytelling with Data (3) This course empowers MBA students to transform raw data into compelling narratives that drive business decisions. Students create data queries, conduct modeling and analytical exercises, extract strategic insights, and effectively communicate findings with data visualizations to boost the organization’s competitive advantage and innovative capacity. BUA595RZE Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making (3) Spreadsheet tools are the most universally recognized and accessible method relied upon by business analysts. Students learn data preparation and cleaning, operational and financial modeling, and forecast optimization using PivotTables and PivotCharts. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 241
Source: Chatham University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
