P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

BIOL L100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.) Lecture and laboratory. For non-science majors. Credit allowed for only one of BIOL L100, BIOL L104, BIOL T100, and PHSL P130. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. Principles of biological organization from molecules through cells and organisms. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to humans. I, II, S

BIOL L101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I (5 cr.) P: MATH Level IV by placement exam or completion of MATH M107. Lecture and laboratory. Fundamental principles of biology for students considering a career in biological sciences. Principles of genetics, evolution, ecology, and diversity. I, II

BIOL L102 Introduction to biological Sciences II (5 cr.) P: MATH Level IV by placement exam or completion of MATH M107, one year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry. R: BIOL L101. Fundamental principles of biology for students considering a career in biological sciences. Cell structure and function, bioenergetics, and organismal morphology and physiology. I, II

BIOL L104 introductory biology lectures (3 cr.) For non-science majors. Credit allowed for only one of BIOL L100, BIOL L104, BIOL T100, and PHSL P130. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. Principles of biological organization from molecules through cells and organisms. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to humans. I, II

BIOL L211 Molecular Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL L102, CHEM C105. R: CHEM C106. Structure and function of DNA and RNA. DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation and repair. The genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA. I

BIOL L304 Marine Biology (3 cr.) P: One college-level biology course. R: High school or college chemistry. An introductory lecture course for majors and nonmajors involving the study of principles, concepts, and techniques of marine and estuarine biology. II (even years)

BIOL L308 Organismal Physiology (5 cr.) P: BIOL L101, BIOL L102, CHEM C106, BIOL L211. Structural and functional aspects of regulative processes in animals; detection of the environment, integrative functions, reproduction. Laboratory deals with representative experiments on animal physiological processes. I

BIOL L311 Genetics (3 cr.) P: BIOL L101, BIOL L102, CHEM C105, CHEM C106 and one year of college-level mathematics. Lectures on the principles of heredity at the molecular, cellular, individual, and population levels. I

BIOL L312 Cell Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL L211, CHEM C105. R or C: CHEM C106. Current views of the structure and function of cellular organelles and components, with emphasis on the flow of information through the cell, the metabolism that supports cellular functions, and differences among specialized cells. II

BIOL L317 Developmental Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL L211. R: BIOL L312. Analysis of developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms from single cells. Includes the principles of embryology and molecular mechanism of development. II (odd years)

BIOL L318 Evolution (3 cr.) P: BIOL L311. Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution—the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods of inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms. II (even years)

BIOL L319 Genetics Laboratory (3 cr.) P: BIOL L101, BIOL L102, CHEM C125. Experiments with plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses demonstrating fundamental genetic mechanisms. II (odd years)

BIOL L323 molecular biology laboratory (3 cr.) P: BIOL L211. Manipulation and analysis of genes and gene products. Gene amplification, cloning, Southern blots and DNA sequence analysis. Column chromatography and gel electrophoresis of nucleic acids and proteins. II (even years)

BIOL L350 Environmental Biology (3 cr.) P: One college-level biology course. Interactions of humans with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology. Credit not allowed toward biology major. II (even years)

BIOL L369 Heredity, Evolution, and Society (3 cr.) P: One college-level biology course. Basic concepts and principles of evolution, heredity, and individual development. Problems of the individual and society raised by present and future genetic knowledge and technology. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. II

BIOL L378 Biological aspects of aging (3 cr.) P: One college-level biology course. This course examines the physiological changes during the aging process. Emphasis is given to current findings and new discoveries. Credit not allowed toward the biology major.

BIOL L391 Special Topics in Biology: tropical marine biology field study in jamaica (3 cr.) P or C: BIOL L304. Tropical marine ecosystems will be examined in detail during a 10-day trip to the Hofstra University Marine Laboratory in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. II (even years)

BIOL L391 Special Topics in Biology (1-3 cr.) P: BIOL L101, BIOL L102 or equivalent. A detailed examination of an area within biology. Topics will vary. Open to nonmajors with appropriate prerequisites.

BIOL L403 Biology Seminar (1 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing with major in biology. Individual presentations of topics of current importance, particularly those not included in other courses. II

BIOL L473 Ecology (3 cr.) P: BIOL L101, BIOL L102, CHEM C106. Distribution and abundance of animals and plants, interactions of organisms, and the environment at levels of individual, population, and community. I (odd years)

BIOL L474 ecology laboratory (2 cr.) P or C: BIOL L473. Field and laboratory study of populations, communities, and ecosystem components through observation and measurement. I (odd years)

BIOL L490 Individual Study (cr. arr., 6 cr. max.) P: Written permission of faculty member supervising research is required. A written report must be completed as evidence of each semester's work. Student must present an oral report to receive more than 3 credit hours. I, II, S

BIOL N200 Biology of Women (3 cr.) This course examines the biological basis for bodily functions and changes that take place throughout the life of women. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. II

BIOL T100 Biology for Elementary Teachers (5 cr.) Credit allowed for only one of BIOL L100, BIOL L104, BIOL T100, or PHSL P130. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. Fulfills School of Education requirement; does not satisfy the life sciences requirement in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Principles of biological organization from molecules through cells and organisms. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to humans. Laboratory emphasizes classroom practice. I, II

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