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BIOL 314 - Bioethics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-” and BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
This course introduces bioethics as an interdisciplinary subject through critical thinking, writing, and discussing contemporary issues. Bioethical logic combines both scientific and philosophical reasoning and informs a discussion of how technological advancements may generate social, ethical and legal issues. These issues may require policy and legal considerations within a framework of ethics, and how these actions effect society. We will not only analyze how science is conducted, but also how science is perceived by the general public. Offered alternate years. (CWRM)
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BIOL 321 - Genetics (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 321L
This course presents an analysis of the basic principles underlying heredity and the mechanisms involved in the replication, recombination, mutation, variation and expression of genetic material in representative plant, animal and microbial systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 325 - Ichthyology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 131 or CHEM 141 taken previously or concurrently; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 325L
Lecture presentations in ichthyology will examine the key aspects of anatomy, sensory systems, organ systems, physiology and ecology of fishes. Emphasis will be placed on identification of New England freshwater and coastal fishes. Field investigations will focus on the behavior and ecology of the fish populations in the Taunton River system. Laboratory sessions will also include techniques of age and growth analysis for assessment of local fish populations, and basic identification of external and internal anatomy of various teleosts. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 326 - Marine Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 326L
Students will learn the parts and processes that comprise the marine environment. This includes the physical processes, ecological systems and anthropogenic impacts on these systems. Studies include case examples emphasizing sustainability of the marine environment in petroleum production, petroleum spills, global warming, hypoxia and aquaculture. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CNSL; CWRM)
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BIOL 327 - Wetlands Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 327L
This course is an examination of the composition, structure, function and value of wetland ecosystems in North America. The course constitutes a comparative analysis of characteristic biota and adaptations, hydrological and geochemical processes, and conservation strategies of wetlands through lecture, discussion, fieldwork and direct experimentation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 328 - Stream Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E; and CHEM 131 or CHEM 141, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 328L
This course examines factors affecting the population size and distribution of aquatic organisms in streams and the biotic indices used to assess stream communities. Laboratory and field projects apply basic skills of organism identification, biotic indices and GIS to investigate aquatic communities of a local river. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 329 - Winter Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” and consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 329L
This course evaluates the adaptations that plants and animals use to survive winters similar to New England. Topics will include behavioral and physiological changes for winter, identifying niches in the winter landscape, understanding the natural history of New England, orienteering, field sampling and animal tracking. The field component of the lab will also have a service project incorporated. Three hours of lecture weekly and an extended field-based laboratory with residence at an off-campus location over winter break. Additional fee required. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 333 - Conservation Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 333L
Conservation Biology is an interdisciplinary science that deals with the conservation of biological diversity at genetic, population, species, ecosystems, landscapes and global levels. Based on a strong scientific foundation and the involvement of multiple disciplines such as public policies, economics and social sciences, this course develops theoretical, technical and practical means for protection, maintenance and restoration of ecological and evolutionary processes for biodiversity conservation. To emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach in conservation, human dimensions such as social and economic issues influencing biodiversity and science-based conservation policy will be integrated into the course. Further, this course encompasses wildlife management and critical evaluation of strategies adopted to prevent loss of biodiversity. Detailed analyses of the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, established and emerging conservation approaches and strategies, and the ecological and evolutionary theory that underlies conservation are integral parts of this course. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 340 - Darwinian Medicine (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-” and BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Darwinian medicine asks questions about the evolutionary history, evolutionary causes, and ecological context of human disease. This course introduces the concepts needed to understand human disease from an evolutionary perspective. We will explore these concepts through the lens of important medical advances in the understanding of cancer, autoimmune disorders, anatomical disorders, and host-pathogen relationships in an attempt to answer the question: why do we get sick? Offered even-numbered fall semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 341 - Plant Physiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 341L
This course covers the growth and function of plants including cellular physiology, water relations, respiration, photosynthesis, nutrition, growth regulation and the influence of environment. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 342 - Viruses and Technology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Viruses and Technology is an elective writing-intensive in the major course focused on gaining valuable skills in reading primary literature related to viruses and virus-based technology and communicating the relevant content to various specialized audiences and general public in oral and written format. The course will incorporate journal club elements and will use historic approach to explore cause-effect relationships between scientific discoveries and the development of new technology relevant to human health, agriculture and advancement of research. Students will be challenged to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines while reading primary literature. Special emphasis will be placed on incremental progress in sciences, the rigor of required testing before new technology touches our lives and skills to communicate scientific knowledge to diverse audiences. The course fulfills the Cellular/Molecular distribution area of the biology curriculum. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 343 - Approaches to Environmental Sciences (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This course will cover intermediate to advanced concepts and applications of environmental sciences. Topics include the scientific foundation of sustainability, wise use of natural resources, and scientific principles in natural resource management. This course will also examine key global and national environmental issues and science-based actions that can be taken to mitigate or manage such issues. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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BIOL 350 - Molecular Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 350L
This course will examine the molecular nature of biological processes. The structure and function of biological macromolecules will be examined along with the research methodologies and techniques currently utilized in this field. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 355 - Biology Study Tour (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Completion of XXXX199 First Year Seminar and at least one science course; or consent of instructor. Other prerequisites dependent upon itinerary.
Topics in biology are studied at field sites, laboratories and related venues at a biologically unique location abroad or otherwise away from campus. Preparatory class work is conducted on campus prior to travel, and assignments are completed upon return. Repeatable: may be repeated once for different itineraries. (CGCL)
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BIOL 360 - Biological Clocks (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-” or BIOL 251 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 360L
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of biological oscillations. The course will provide an understanding of the behavioral, genetic and anatomical aspects of the endogenous biological clock. An explanation of how circadian rhythms regulate and mediate cellular, behavioral and physiological processes of organisms will occur. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 371 - Histology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 371L
This course is a study of the microscopic anatomy of mammalian tissues and organs with emphasis on human materials. The study of prepared slides in the laboratory will serve as a basis for discussion of the interdependence of structure and function in the animal body. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 372 - Behavioral Ecology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This course will consider the patterns of animal behavior that have been observed in nature in relation to both ecological circumstances and evolutionary history. Conceptually, this class should help you understand how: natural selection shapes and constrains behavior; how behaviors develop from hereditary traits, environmental influences, and interactions between the two; and how behaviors have both ultimate (evolutionary) and proximate (physiological, biochemical) causes. We will also discuss the implications that natural selections’ shaping of behavior (including human behavior) has for human interactions and societies. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 373 - Animal Physiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142 or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 373L
Physiological principles concerned in irritability, contraction, circulation, gas exchange, excretion and hormonal regulation are studied. Special focus will be placed on unique physiological features found in a variety of animals. Topics will vary and may include hibernation, echolocation, communication through pheromones, bioluminescence and migration. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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BIOL 374 - Cancer Biology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 252 with a minimum grade of “C-” or BIOL 373 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course will provide a deeper understanding of the molecular, cellular and genetic basis of cancer. It will help to solidify students’ knowledge of cellular and molecular biology and will allow them to apply their general knowledge to a concrete medical problem. Emphasis will be placed on current experimental research in the field of cancer biology and its impact on the understanding of cancer. Using the problem of cancer as framework, this course will allow students to survey the most recent literature to gain a greater understanding of the genetic and environmental aspects to this complex disease. The goals are to provide a detailed introduction to modern cancer biology, with emphasis on molecular diagnosis, current research and treatments. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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BIOL 375 - Immunology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
The immune system and its components, including their structure, function, genetics and ontogeny are covered. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 376 - General Endocrinology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A survey of the morphology, ultrastructure, and physiology of endocrine glands and their hormones, in animals with special emphasis on humans, will be presented. The course will discuss the hormonal actions and their control on the cellular and organ level. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 382 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 382L
This course is designed to introduce students to the major groups of chordates (urochordates, cephalochordates hagfish and lampreys, jawed fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds) based on concepts of ecology and evolutionary biology. In this course, we will examine the distinguishing characteristics (synapomorphies) and evolutionary relationships (phylogeny) among these chordate groups and between vertebrates and other chordates with the used of evolutionary trends, organismal physiology and gross anatomy, ecomorphology, ecophysiology, natural and life history strategies, tree of life and cladistics. We will explore how various chordates and their ancestors function in their environments and how they solve environmental challenges through evolutionary adaptation. Emphasis is placed on ecomorphology and the evolutionary changes in chordate structure, with an analysis of the adaptive significance of these changes in light of our modern knowledge of evolution. We will explore evolutionary adaptations in four distinct but related avenues: morphology, life history, physiology and behavior. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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BIOL 395 - General Microbiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 395L
An introduction to the diversity of microorganisms with emphasis on bacterial growth and metabolism, microbial ecology and host/microbe interactions including infectious disease is presented. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly BIOL 428) Students may not apply both BIOL 395 and BIOL 302 Essentials of Microbiology toward the BA or BS degree in biology.
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BIOL 396 - Research Problems in Biology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Not open to freshmen. Acceptance by the supervising faculty member.
The student will conduct an individual research experience over one semester or multiple semesters in collaboration with a faculty member. Travel to field research sites may be required as directed by the faculty mentor. At the end of each semester, a written progress report must be submitted for review by the supervising faculty member. In addition, a presentation at the departmental seminar series or other venue is required as directed by the research mentor. Repeatable: up to three credits may be used toward a concentration elective in biology. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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BIOL 405 - Community Ecology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This is an advanced course in ecology, focusing on the community level of organization. Major topics include the niche concept, mechanisms that determine patterns of biodiversity and food web dynamics. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 408 - The Biology of Marine Mammals (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-” or equivalent; or consent of instructor
This is an introductory course in the study of marine mammals. Topics to be covered include the evolution, classification, distribution, life histories, anatomy, morphology, behavior and ecology of marine mammals. We will consider the role of marine mammals in marine ecosystems and the interaction between marine mammals and humans. Students may need to provide transportation to local field sites. Offered summer session. (CWRM)
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BIOL 413 - Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 395 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Microbes play an important role in our lives. Many of these organisms are beneficial to our existence; however, some are pathogenic causing devastating disease. This course is designed to give students an understanding of the basic biology of microbial pathogens and the mechanisms by which they cause disease. Topics to be covered include how microorganisms attach to and enter cells, how host cells are damaged by microbial pathogens and their products, how the host responds to invasion, molecular techniques utilized in diagnosing infection and disease, and the evolution of drug-resistant organisms and opportunistic pathogens. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 420 - Limnology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142; and MATH 140/140E or MATH 150 or MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E
Corequisite: BIOL 420L
Limnology examines the interaction of physical and chemical processes in freshwater ecosystems and how they influence populations of freshwater organisms. Laboratory exercises will focus on a field project requiring sampling and analysis of water chemistry, bacteria, phytoplankton, zooplankton and macroinvertebrates. Students must expect to spend extra time outside of class on the collection and analysis of laboratory project data. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 422 - Biological Evolution (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This course covers the theory of evolution and the operation of evolutionary forces as related to modern taxonomy, with emphasis on such topics as mutation, variation, hybridization, polyploidy, isolation, natural selection and population genetics. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 423 - Invasion Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 423L
This course will examine the spread of invasive organisms. It will focus on the biology of organisms that alter ecosystems; endanger public health, local economies and traditional cultures; and their vectors of dispersal and management. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 424 - Molecular Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” and BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 424L
This course will examine how molecular population genetics and molecular phylogenetics are applied to ecological and evolutionary questions abut natural populations. Lecture emphasizes how molecular methods have been applied to questions about adaptation, behavior, conservation, genetically modified organisms, hybridization, phylogeography and speciation. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on training in these methods and results in a capstone independent research project which combines molecular and field methods. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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BIOL 425 - Population Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 425L
The dynamics and evolution of populations are examined. Topics to be covered include models in population biology, population growth, density dependent and density independent growth, population genetics, evolution of life histories, species interactions, competition, predator-prey interactions, host-parasitoid interactions, disease and pathogens, and population growth and regulation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 430 - Embryology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 430L
This course is a study of developmental processes at different levels of organization with emphasis on animal development. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryonic development, organogenesis, differentiation, growth and regeneration. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 436 - Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; plus one of the following: BIOL 252 or BIOL 373; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 436L
This course is designed to introduce mammalian reproduction from a physiological perspective. The goal is to provide a functional understanding of the physiological basis for reproductive events in vertebrates, emphasizing mammals. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate spring semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 441 - Cell Signaling (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: BIOL 441L
Development and health of multicellular organisms is dependent on proper regulation of cell behaviors, most notably cell proliferation, differentiation and death. Moreover, defects in cell behavior lie at the root of many human diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and others. Cell behavior is regulated by various “signals” (both intra- and extracellular), which cells sense and convert into a behavioral response through a complex array of molecular interactions and events. This course will explore the molecular interactions and events through which intra- and extracellular signals modulate cell behavior. Examples of how defects in these events contribute to disease will also be discussed. Significant emphasis will be place don experimental approaches used to investigate molecular events within cells and how they drive cell behavior and disease. This will manifest through analysis of experimental data from primary literature during lecture and pursuit of a semester-long project during lab in which students examine molecular events that drive cell differentiation into neurons in response to an extracellular signal. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CWRM)
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BIOL 450 - Virology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 450L
This course is an introduction to the study of viruses including bacteriophages and animal viruses. Viral structure and mechanisms of action are considered at the molecular level, and emphasis is placed on viral replication strategies. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 460 - Toxicology Principles (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 251 or BIOL 341 or BIOL 373, any of which may be taken concurrently; and CHEM 343 which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 460L
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals in molecular toxicology, ecotoxicology and analytical toxicology. Classes will build upon students’ previous cellular biology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and ecology classes and experience. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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BIOL 472 - Human Genetics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
This course investigates general principles of genetics as applied to humans. Emphasis will be placed on human genome analysis, pedigree construction and analysis, diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases, gene mapping, cytogenetics of normal and aberrant genomes and population genetics. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CWRM)
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BIOL 475 - Parasitology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 475L
The relationships between parasitic microorganisms and their hosts will form the basis for this course. Protozoal and multicellular parasites of animals and plants, mechanisms of disease, host defenses and public health aspects of control and treatment will be studied. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will conduct a semester-long project investigating the interaction between a plant host and a parasitic nematode. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 482 - Neurobiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or BIOL 373 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 482L
Nervous system ultrastructure, and the chemical and physiological properties of mammalian nerve cells will be discussed. Topics will include an examination of cell types, membrane potentials and synaptic transmission. Sensory and motor functions of nerves; reflex mechanisms; autonomic nervous functions; and central nervous system functions such as learning, memory and vision will also be covered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 485 - Honors Thesis in Biological Sciences (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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BIOL 490 - Topics in Ecology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in ecology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or as short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable for different topics. Offered annually. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 491 - Topics in Environmental Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in environmental biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOL 492 - Topics in Field Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in environmental biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOL 493 - Topics in Molecular Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in molecular biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable: may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOL 494 - Topics in Cellular Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in cellular biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable: may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOL 495 - Topics in Physiology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in physiology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. Repeatable: may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOL 497 - Undergraduate Biological Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing and acceptance by the supervising faculty member
Students who are accepted by a faculty member as a participant in an undergraduate laboratory or field research project enroll in this course. Projects entail substantial research in the faculty member’s biological subdiscipline and are publicized as student research positions become available. Students are extensively involved in experimental planning, execution, analysis and reporting, and present their results to the biology department. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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BIOL 498 - Internship in Biology (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Internships include research laboratory or occupational experience in industrial, allied health, educational, medical, governmental, recreational, regulatory or other organizations outside of the university. No more than six credits may be used toward the biology major electives. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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BIOL 499 - Directed Study in Biology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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BIOL 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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BIOL 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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BIOL 516 - Research Academy for Teachers (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course is specifically designed to train classroom teachers in a more research-based laboratory setting. The understanding of scientific processes and techniques requires intense hands-on training. This rigorous course will provide a deeper understanding of cellular, molecular or field biology and will apply cutting edge techniques using advanced instrumentation. This course will help to solidify and expand students’ basic knowledge of biology, allowing them to apply their knowledge to a concrete research problem throughout the six week course. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques specific to biological research in specific topic areas. Through reading the primary literature, students will define a specific problem on which to focus. Subsequently, they will apply the techniques they have learned to answer their experimental question. The goal is to provide high school teachers with a research-rich laboratory experience while more deeply exploring cellular biology. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits. Offered summer session.
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NSCI 531 - The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds (3 credits)
Most people believe that dinosaurs disappeared over sixty million years ago… but in fact, we see living dinosaurs everyday. We call them birds. This course examines the evidence linking dinosaurs to modern birds and investigates how scientists study the evolutionary relationships between species. Learners are introduced to the world’s largest collection of vertebrate fossils and the American Museum of Natural History’s fourth floor Fossil Halls, exhibiting Saurischian and Ornithischian dinosaurs. This seminar uses the method of classification called cladistics to define characteristics of a group of dinosaurs called theropods. Using anatomical evidence from fossils and living birds, a case is presented for birds being direct descendants of the theropod lineage. The course looks at the process of fossilization and how scientists look for, collect, and analyze fossils. Bird behavior, along with fossil evidence, is used to infer possible behavior (such as nesting and parental care) of extinct dinosaurs. We also look at the characteristics that make a bird a bird, and explore the bird family tree and the possible origins of flight. The course also examines possible explanations for the extinction of most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Scientist authored essays, a virtual exhibition tour, video, and web resources, enable students to explore geologic time, investigate clues to the origin of birds, and theorize about possible causes of extinction. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 532 - The Diversity of Fishes (3 credits)
With well over 24,000 species alive today, the world’s fishes comprise by far the largest and most diverse of all vertebrate groups. This seminar provides an introduction to this incredible diversity and looks at how scientists study fishes. Our examination asks us to re-evaluate and finally ask: what exactly is a fish? This course takes you into the lab with Museum scientists. Students are led through the steps of an actual investigation of a group of South American catfish (Hypoptopoma). Using the rules of cladistics (a system of classification) we seek to determine if a lab specimen is a new species. Specimen photos from the AMNH Ichthyology Department Collections, scientist-authored essays, video and web resources, allow students to explore the evolution, ecosystems, and biogeography of this group of animals and examine questions such as the meaning of biological success. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 533 - Evolution (3 credits)
This course draws on the Museum’s long-standing leadership in the fields of paleontology, geology, systematics, and molecular biology to tell a modern story of evolution. Students will learn why evolution is the fundamental concept that underlies all life sciences and how it contributes to advances in medicine, public health and conservation. The course begins by looking at how Charles Darwin developed his groundbreaking views on evolution by observing patterns in nature. Darwin’s work and the perspectives of the authoring scientists - a paleontologist and an ornithologist - lay out some of the evidence for evolution. We then examine the use of molecular and phylogenetic techniques to reconstruct evolutionary history and determine the place of an organism on the Tree of Life, which documents the evolutionary relationships among all species. Mechanisms of evolution and speciation are then covered and are followed by the origin and evolution of humans. The course concludes by examining the practical impact of evolution in the areas of human health, agriculture and conservation. Course participants will gain a firm understanding of the basic mechanisms of evolution — including the process of speciation — and how these systems have given rise to the great diversity of life in the world today. They will also explore how new ideas, discoveries and technologies are modifying prior evolutionary concepts. Each week begins with a Scientist Profile, in which students will meet a scientist involved in some aspect of evolutionary research. Profiles will include, for example, a paleontologist reconstructing the history of a group of mammals and a molecular biologist battling a rapidly evolving virus. Additional weekly essays will contextualize and develop the material presented in each Profile. Ultimately, the course will explain how evolution works and how we know what we know. The numerous lines of evidence supporting the theory of evolution - including the Tree of Life, fossils, homologies, cellular/molecular data, artificial selection, and embryology - will be woven throughout the course. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 534 - Genetics, Genomics, Genethics (3 credits)
Since the 1944 discovery that DNA is the universal genetic code, this young science has advanced by leaps and bounds: scientists can now decipher, examine and modify the blueprints for life. As its title suggests, this course emphasizes the relation between the underlying science of genetics , the study of genomes (g enomics ), and the social, ethical, and legal issues that this work gives rise to genethics . Learners investigate topics such as the history of genetic discovery and molecular lab techniques, and emerge with an understanding of the science and the technology behind breakthroughs like therapeutic cloning and the sequencing of the human genome. The first part of the course gives learners an opportunity to grapple with the basics of genetics: the underlying science that deals with the transmission of hereditary characteristics and their mechanisms. Starting with an examination of the work of Gregor Mendel, it brings learners up to date on the foundations of modern genetics and explores related issues such as the nature-nurture debate, the theory of evolution, and the role of genetic diversity. The course goes on to investigate what’s involved in the study of genomics: the technology and science of all the DNA in a cell. Discussions focus on medical advances, and the goals of the Human Genome Project. Advances in genome research lead directly to an examination of genethics , the social, ethical, and legal implications of developments such as genetically modified organisms, cloning for therapeutic and reproductive purposes, genetic enhancement of humans, and the ownership of genetic information. Throughout the course, online interaction, scientist-authored essays, video, and simulations enable students to investigate genetic variation and similarities and develop a structure for thinking about ethical issues. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 535 - The Brain: Structure, Function and Evolution (3 credits)
The human brain is an enormously complex system. It regulates all of our physical and mental functions and shapes who we are. This six-week course explores this remarkable organ: how it has evolved, how it works and how it changes over the course of our lives. Each week, participants will draw from essays, media resources, textbook readings and online discussion forums to explore aspects of brain function - from sensing to decision-making to expressing ourselves. A weekly case study, written by a specialized neuroscientist, will describe cutting-edge research in areas as wide-ranging as using functional MRIs as a diagnostic tool, the neurobiology of hearing and the evolution of mammalian brains. Students will complete the course with a solid grasp of how the brain works, how we know what we know and the exciting research prospects ahead. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 536 - In the Field with Spiders (3 credits)
Spiders were hard at work long before the dinosaurs appeared and have settled everywhere on the planet except Antarctica. Most live on land, but some spend their lives on or near water. They make their homes everywhere, from treetops to underground burrows, from suburban subdivisions to tropical caves, even 22,000 feet up on Mt. Everest. Spiders are important predators that keep many ecosystems in balance. In this life science course, students explore the concepts of morphology and classification. Learners are introduced to the anatomy of spiders, as well as the composition and use of their silk, webs, fangs, and venom. Lab, field, and collecting techniques are examined. Museum research on Australian ground spiders is also highlighted to gain insight into each of these topics. Scientist-authored essays, online interaction, web resources and video help us to look into the lives of spiders as well as the way they are studied through lab techniques, journaling, collection, drawing, classification and identification. Learners will model these techniques by making their own spider collection. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 537 - Sharks and Rays (3 credits)
Sharks may be one of the most readily recognized fishes in the water, but did you know that rays are one of their closest relatives? They share a 450 million-year evolutionary history, evolving extraordinarily successful body plans. This course examines these amazing fishes, their adaptations for survival, how they operate as top predators, how we study them, and why shark conservation is critical. In this life science seminar, students will draw on the fossil record, museum collections, and research by Museum scientist Dr. Marcelo de Carvalho to become familiar with the basic biology, ecology, diversity, and evolution of sharks and rays (the elasmobranches). Learners will study their complex sensory systems (hearing, smelling, vision, and electrical sensing - perhaps the most advanced of all vertebrates), and find out how sharks and rays use them to navigate and detect prey. Drawing on scientist-authored essays, online interaction, web resources, and videos, the course will also illuminate the tools, techniques and overall process of research in this field, and explain current conservation efforts. Each week learners examine a specific question and are provided with written and multimedia resources to explore it. The weekly questions are: What characters unite sharks and rays as a group? What does the fossil record tell us about sharks and rays? How many types of sharks and rays are there? How do sharks eat? How do sharks and rays reproduce? Why protect sharks and rays? Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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LACV 101 - Elementary Cape Verdean Creole (3 credits)
See the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website.
This course is an introduction to the lexical, grammatical, semantic and phonetic structures of the Cape Verdean Creole language, with a special emphasis on functional communication. The students are offered an initial introduction of the origins of the language, and everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Offered fall semester. (CGCL; CHUM)
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CHEM 102 - Chemistry in Everyday Life (3 credits)
This course assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry and is designed for students majoring in any of the liberal arts programs. Topics include atomic structure and chemical bonding, ionic and molecular compounds, organic chemistry and the chemistry of drugs, acid-base chemistry, biomolecules and health, nuclear chemistry and medically important radioisotopes, air and water pollution, and alternative energy sources. This course is not recommended for science majors. Offered annually. (CNSN)
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CHEM 131 - Survey of Chemistry I (4 credits)
Corequisite: CHEM 131L
The first of a two-semester sequence of courses designed for students requiring a yearlong course in chemistry, but who are not planning further study in chemistry. This course covers topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter solutions, chemical reactions (with an emphasis on acid/base reactions) and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. (CNSL)
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CHEM 132 - Survey of Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: CHEM 132L
This course is the second of a two-semester course sequence, in which topics include structure, nomenclature and reactions of organic molecules, and the basics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and DNA. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (CNSL)
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CHEM 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 141 - Chemical Principles I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E or higher, which may be taken concurrently
Corequisite: CHEM 141L
The first of a two-semester course sequence designed for students majoring in physical and biological sciences, this course will help students build a solid foundation in chemical facts and fundamental principles needed for intermediate and advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geological sciences and physics. Topics covered include properties of solids, liquids and gases, atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature and bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and aqueous solution chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes physical and chemical measurements and quantitative analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester and summer session. (CNSL; CQUR)
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CHEM 142 - Chemical Principles II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 141 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 140/140E or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 142L
The second of a two-semester course sequence designed for students majoring in physical and biological sciences, this course will help students build a solid foundation in chemical facts and fundamental principles needed for intermediate and advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geological sciences and physics. Topics covered include properties of solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibrium including applications to acid/base chemistry, solubility, buffers and other aqueous ionic equilibria, free energy and thermodynamics. Laboratory work emphasizes physical and chemical measurements and quantitative analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester and summer session. (CNSL; CQUR)
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CHEM 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CNSN; CWRT)
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CHEM 243 - Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: CHEM 243L
An introductory course in organic chemistry organized in terms of the structure and transformations of organic molecules. This course will focus specifically on chemical bonding, physical properties, nomenclature, isomerism, three dimensional structure, stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reaction mechanisms of organic molecules. The laboratory must be taken concurrently with CHEM 243 and includes an introduction to organic laboratory techniques for the preparation, purification and characterization of organic substances. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester and summer session. (Formerly CHEM 343)
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CHEM 244 - Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 243 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: CHEM 244L
This course is a continuation of CHEM 243, with a focus on alcohols, ethers, aromaticity and delocalized bonding, spectroscopic structure identification, and the organic chemistry of biologically important molecules: aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, their derivatives and amines. The laboratory must be taken concurrently with CHEM 244 and includes the preparation, purification and characterization of organic substances and identification of unknowns with a significant focus on spectroscopic structure elucidation. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester and summer session. (Formerly CHEM 344)
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CHEM 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 290 - Environmental Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 132 with a minimum grade of “C-” or CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A one-semester course covering the basic principles of aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and the chemistry of the geosphere. Topics include energy and the environment, water pollution, water treatment, air pollution, photochemical smog, global warming, the ozone hole and an introduction to “green” chemistry. Offered spring semester, odd years.
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CHEM 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI; CNSN)
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CHEM 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT; CNSN)
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CHEM 340 - Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 243, which may be taken concurrently
This course serves as a foundation course in modern inorganic chemistry with a focus on periodic trends and relationships, bonding theories, redox chemistry, structure/property relationships, descriptive main group chemistry, coordination chemistry and ligand field theory. Offered fall semester. (Formerly CHEM 242)
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CHEM 351 - Modern Quantitative Chemical Analysis (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Corequisite: CHEM 351L
This course introduces students to modern methods of quantitative chemical analysis. Topics covered in the lecture and applied in the laboratory include experimental errors and statistical analysis, simple and complex equilibria, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chemical separations. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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CHEM 352 - Foundations of Biochemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 and CHEM 243
This is a one-semester course designed for individuals who need biochemistry as a prerequisite to apply for admission to a program in the health professions. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of biochemistry with focus on the structure, function and synthesis of biological macromolecules (nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates and proteins). The course begins with a brief overview of the relationship between biological macromolecules and genetics. Then, the structure of biological macromolecules will be covered. In addition, this course will cover enzymology including enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics and catalytic mechanisms in metabolic pathways: glycolysis; TCA cycle; pentose phosphate; glycogen metabolism; gluconeogenesis; electron transport; beta oxidation of fatty acids; fatty acid synthesis; amino acid and nucleic acid synthesis. Offered fall, spring and summer.
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CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“; MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” may be substituted for MATH 162 with consent of instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 381L
The laws governing the physical and chemical properties of substances. This course covers thermodynamics and kinetics. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“; MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” may be substituted for MATH 162 with consent of instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 382L
The laws governing the physical and chemical properties of substances. This course focuses on molecular spectroscopy and quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 390 - Research Problems in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
The student will work on a research project under the direction of a faculty member. A written report (see department office for preparation guide) must be submitted to the department chairperson by the end of the final exam period. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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CHEM 444 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 244 with a minimum grade of “C-” and CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 382 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
This course builds upon the fundamental concepts established in CHEM 340 Inorganic Chemistry and introduces the advanced topics of molecular orbital theory, molecular symmetry and its applications to vibrational and electronic spectroscopy of inorganic compounds, reaction mechanisms and kinetics of transition metal complexes. Applications of transition metal complexes to the areas of organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry are also examined. Hours arranged. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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CHEM 446 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or CHEM 444 with a minimum grade of “C-“. CHEM 444 may be taken concurrently
Key concepts in inorganic chemistry are explored through the synthesis and characterizations of variety of inorganic compounds with an emphasis on organometallic and coordination complexes. Modern synthetic methods, including inert atmosphere techniques, will be used to prepare target compounds. The resulting compounds will be characterized and examined using a wide array of analytical and spectroscopic techniques such as IR, Raman, UV-Vis, fluorescence, electrochemistry and NMR. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 450 - Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 244 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 351 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and either CHEM 381 with a minimum grade of “C-” or CHEM 382 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 450L
This course covers the theory and practice of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including atomic and molecular UV/Vis absorption and emission spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, NMR and mass spectrometry, and chromatographic methods. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (CWRM)
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CHEM 452 - General Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This lecture course provides a survey of the chemical components of living matter and the major processes of cellular metabolism. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 456 - General Biochemistry I Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
This four hour laboratory course provides an introduction to methodology and instrumentation used to separate, identify and characterize proteins. Techniques include solution preparation, spectrophotometry, protein 3D structure visualization, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, chromatography, protein purification and enzymatic analysis. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 462 - General Biochemistry II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A survey of the chemical components of living matter and the major processes of cellular metabolism. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 466 - Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A study of special laboratory techniques used in biochemical research such as chromatography, enzymology, radiochemical techniques, electrophoresis and metabolic pathways. An individual project will complete the laboratory. One hour of laboratory discussion and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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CHEM 485 - Honors Thesis in Chemical Sciences (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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CHEM 486 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 290 with a minimum grade of “C-” or CHEM 489 with a minimum grade of “C-“; CHEM 489 may be taken concurrently
This laboratory course will introduce students to basic and advanced techniques employed in environmental chemical analysis. The laboratory experiments are designed to emphasize sampling, sample processing techniques such as extraction and wet chemical methods, and modern instrumental techniques commonly employed in the analysis of air, water and soil/sediment samples. Students will also interpret chemical data and develop scientific writing skills. Offered spring semester, even years.
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CHEM 489 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-” and consent of instructor
This course will deal with processes for minimizing and treating solid and hazardous waste, toxicological chemistry of inorganic and organic substances, and chemical analysis of waste, water, air and solids. In addition, recent advances in the field of environmental chemistry will be discussed. Offered spring semester, even years.
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CHEM 490 - Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Special Topics in Chemistry will deal with various topics at the “cutting edge” of chemistry. The course will stress the current literature as the “text.” Assessment will be based primarily on writing assignments. The topic will change each time the course is offered. The specific topic will be announced prior to registration. Offered annually.
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CHEM 496 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry I (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 381 or CHEM 382, which may be taken concurrently; and completion of the Spoken Communication (CSPK) core curriculum requirement; or consent of department chairperson
This course is part of a two-semester capstone sequence for senior chemistry majors in oral/written scientific communication. Students will attend weekly public seminars to explore current topics in the chemical sciences that require the assimilation of knowledge from prior course work. Seminar topics will include talks by BSU research students, department faculty, and invited speakers from outside the chemistry department. With a focus on oral communication skills, this course will provide an introduction to the techniques and style of technical oral presentation generally accepted by professional chemists. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 497 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry II (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 381 or CHEM 382 which may be taken concurrently; or consent of department chairperson
This course is part of a two-semester capstone sequence for senior chemistry majors in oral/written scientific communication. Completion of both CHEM 496 and CHEM 497 is required for both the B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry. Students will attend weekly public seminars to explore current topics in the chemical sciences that require the assimilation of knowledge from prior course work. Seminar topics will include talks by BSU research students, department faculty and invited speakers from outside the chemistry department. With a focus on oral communication skills, this course will provide an introduction to the techniques and style of technical writing generally accepted by professional chemists. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 498 - Internship in Chemical Sciences (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Laboratory experience in industrial or government laboratories, regulating agencies or academic laboratories at other institutions. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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CHEM 499 - Directed Study in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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CHEM 560 - Special Topics in Chemistry (variable credit)
The course will cover special topics of current relevance in chemistry education. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable with consent of advisor.
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CHST 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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CHST 203 - Introduction to Childhood Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102; seniors may enroll only with consent of instructor
This speaking-intensive course introduces students to key concepts in the study of childhood from multidisciplinary perspectives. Students examine historical and socio-cultural constructions of “the child” and childhood, exploring topics such as child development, cultural notions of adolescence, children as social agents, children’s rights, and challenges facing children in both local and global contexts. Students then build an interdisciplinary framework of analysis to research a particular question about children’s well-being and potential. The course also highlights the relevance of Childhood Studies to areas of professional practice, including teaching, social services, health care, law, public policy and advocacy. Depending on the instructor, the course may include a service-learning component. (CSPI)
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