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Department of Natural Sciences
BIO343 Anatomy and Physiology [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course entails an anatomical, and
physiological, approach to the study of the
cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, muscular,
respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive
systems, with emphasis on homeostasis.
Prerequisites: BIO201 General Biology I, and
BIO202 General Biology II.
BIO344 Anatomy and Physiology Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]
This course includes experimental activities
designed to enhance students’ ability to
both visualize anatomical structures, and
to understand most physiological topics. All
laboratory sessions focus on human and other
higher vertebrates.
Pre or Co-requisite: BIO343.
BIO345 Cell and Molecular Biology [3-3, 4 cr.]
This course is an integration of the approaches
of cytology, biochemistry, genetics, and
physiology, to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the operation of cells as units
of structure and function in living organisms.
Prerequisites: BIO202 Biology II, BIO321
Genetics, and CHM312 Organic Chemistry II,
or the consent of the Instructor.
BIO401 Developmental Biology [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course covers the study of developmental
processes and principles operating during
embriogenesis, from gamete formation to
morphological and biochemical differentiation
of various organ systems.
Prerequisites: BCH301 Introduction to
Biochemistry, and BIO321 Genetics.
BIO410 Biotechnology [2-3, 3 cr.]
This course will examine all the biological
principles underlying current biotechnology
in the fields of human genetics, and genetic
engineering. Methods of basic scientific
research, the impact of technology on society,
and the ethical problems in human genetics,
will be explored. Topics include gene structure,
function, expression, and manipulation in both
the prokaryotes and eukaryotes principles
of recombinant DNA technology, microbial
biotechnology, animal and plant biotechnology,
medical biotechnology, DNA profiling, forensics,
and the regulation of biotechnology and
patenting.
Prerequisite: BIO201 General Biology I.
BIO420 Virology and Immunology [2-3, 3 cr.]
This course provides an introduction to the
immune response, the cells and tissues of
the lymphoid system, lymphocyte activation
and specificity, humoral and cell-mediated
immunity, the concept of immunity to
diseases, and immunodeficiency, and AIDS
autoimmune diseases and transplantation. It
examines the interactions between pathogens
and host defense mechanisms (innate and
specific immunity), as well as the problems in
pathogenesis. The student will be also exposed
to the principles of virology, with topics covering
the fundamental properties of viruses,
including their structure, replication, molecular
biology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and the
medical importance of major virus groups and
their interaction with host cells.
Prerequisite: BIO201 General Biology I.
BIO499 Senior Study [3-3, 3 cr.]
This course is designed to teach research
methods, including a survey of literature on a
problem in biology, a laboratory investigation
of some phase of it, and its presentation in a
paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
BIOLOGY (GRADUATE)
BIO805 Protein Research Methods [1-6, 3 cr.]
This course is a laboratory course in molecular
biology. The course aims at familiarizing
students with the basic techniques currently
used in this field, and supplies them with
the necessary tools to carry on independent
research that is needed for their Master’s
Thesis. Techniques include protein isolation
and purification, protein handling and
quantification, gel electrophoresis, western
immunoblot, ELISA, column chromatography
(gel filtration, ion exchange chromatography,
and affinity chromatography), HPLC, GCMS,
NMR, and lipoprotein separation, using
density gradient ultracentrifugation, and other
advanced laboratory techniques in protein
research.
BIO806 Research Methods II [1-6, 3 cr.]
This course is a laboratory course in molecular
biology which aims at familiarizing students
with the basic techniques currently used in this
field, and supplies them with the necessary
tools to carry on independent research
needed for their Master’s Thesis. Techniques
include DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR,
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