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AVA 423 - Photography Independent Study 4 Course Units: 1
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AVA 424 - Photography Independent Study 5 Course Units: 1
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AVA 425 - Photography Independent Study 6 Course Units: 1
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AVA 426 - Photography Independent Study 7 Course Units: 1
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AVA 427 - Photography Independent Study 8 Course Units: 1
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AVA 428 - Photography Independent Study 9 Course Units: 1
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AVA 429 - Photography Independent Study 10 Course Units: 1
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AVA 430 - Sculpture Independent Study 1 Course Units: 1
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AVA 431 - Sculpture Independent Study 2 Course Units: 1
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AVA 432 - Sculpture Independent Study 3 Course Units: 1
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AVA 433 - Sculpture Independent Study 4 Course Units: 1
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AVA 434 - Sculpture Independent Study 5 Course Units: 1
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AVA 435 - Sculpture Independent Study 6 Course Units: 1
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AVA 437 - Sculpture Independent Study 8 Course Units: 1
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AVA 438 - Sculpture Independent Study 9 Course Units: 1
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AVA 439 - Sculpture Independent Study 10 Course Units: 1
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AVA 450 - Printmaking Independent Study 1 Course Units: 1
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AVA 460 - Painting Independent Study 1 Course Units: 1
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AVA 470 - Studio Internship 1 Course Units: 1
(Staff) A student who has largely fulfilled the requirements for a concentration in studio visual arts may apply to the department to pursue an internship with a studio visual arts related professional business, art center, gallery or artist’s studio. This is a student-initiated experience where the student proposes the internship, seeks faculty sponsorship, and obtains the chair’s approval. An internship application is required to be completed by the student and approved by the department prior to preregistration for the term of the intern opportunity.
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AVA 471 - Studio Internship 2 Course Units: 1
(Staff) A student who has largely fulfilled the requirements for a concentration in studio visual arts may apply to the department to pursue an internship with a studio visual arts related professional business, art center, gallery or artist’s studio. This is a student-initiated experience where the student proposes the internship, seeks faculty sponsorship, and obtains the chair’s approval. An internship application is required to be completed by the student and approved by the department prior to preregistration for the term of the intern opportunity.
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AVA 480 - Digital Art Independent Study Course Units: 1
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AVA 497 - Studio Senior Project Course Units: 1
(Staff) A one-term project requiring sponsorship by a studio faculty member. A project carried out in the student’s area of studio concentration with WAC:WS credit possible with completion of an additional written research paper. CC: WS
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AVA 498 - Visual Arts Senior Thesis 1 Course Units: 0
(Staff) A two-term studio project requiring faculty sponsorship. (See preceding information on Departmental Honors and WS requirement.)
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AVA 499 - Visual Arts Senior Thesis 2 Course Units: 2
(Staff) A two-term studio project requiring faculty sponsorship. (See preceding information on Departmental Honors and WS requirement.)
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BCH 335 - Survey of Biochemistry Course Units: 1
(Same as BIO 335 and CHM 335 ) (Spring; Paulick) A survey of topics in biochemistry including the structure, conformation, and properties of the major classes of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates); enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation; metabolic transformations; and bioenergetics and metabolic control. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of biochemistry and our current understanding in the field. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 and CHM 231 Note: Not open to students who have completed either BCH 380 or BCH 382 .
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BCH 380 - Biochemistry: Membranes, Nucleic Acids, and Carbohydrates Course Units: 1
(Same as BIO 380 ) (Fall; Cohen) An in-depth investigation into some of the macromolecules which are essential to life’s processes. The course focuses on non-protein molecules and their unique chemical properties. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 and CHM 232 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BCH 380L Lecture/Lab Hours Three lab hours each week. Note: Not open to students who have completed BCH 335 .
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BCH 382 - Biochemistry: Structure and Catalysis Course Units: 1
(Same as BIO 382 and CHM 382 ) (Winter; Fox) Structure and function of proteins/enzymes including purification, mechanism, kinetics, regulation, metabolism, and a detailed analysis of several classic protein systems. Prerequisite(s): CHM 232 Corequisite(s): BCH 382L Lecture/Lab Hours Four lab hours each week. Note: Not open to students who have completed BCH 335 .
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BCH 491 - Biochemistry Research 1 Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) Requires a thesis based on original scientific research under the direction of a member of the faculty. May be used to satisfy the departmental component for honors in biochemistry and/or to satisfy WS requirements. Expectations include a minimum of twelve hours per week of lab work and attendance at chemistry or biology weekly seminar, in addition to other requirements to be determined by individual research advisors. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and third-term junior standing; or permission of the department chair.
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BCH 492 - Biochemistry Research 2 Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) Requires a thesis based on original scientific research under the direction of a member of the faculty. May be used to satisfy the departmental component for honors in biochemistry and/or to satisfy WS requirements. Expectations include a minimum of twelve hours per week of lab work and attendance at chemistry or biology weekly seminar, in addition to other requirements to be determined by individual research advisors. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and third-term junior standing; or permission of the department chair.
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BCH 493 - Biochemistry Research 3 Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) Requires a thesis based on original scientific research under the direction of a member of the faculty. May be used to satisfy the departmental component for honors in biochemistry and/or to satisfy WS requirements. Expectations include a minimum of twelve hours per week of lab work and attendance at chemistry or biology weekly seminar, in addition to other requirements to be determined by individual research advisors. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and third-term junior standing; or permission of the department chair.
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BIO 050 - Topics in Contemporary Biology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Recent developments in biology are pertinent to human health and to concerns of the nature of life and of human social values. This course will focus on human genetics, human genetic diseases, the genetic component of other diseases, the genetics of cancer, and the immune system. Corequisite(s): BIO 050L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab every other week.
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BIO 055 - Evolution of Animal Behavior Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Humans have long been fascinated by the complex behavioral interactions of other animals. Non-human animals communicate, fight, mate, and try to stay alive in a complex and dangerous world. The course will provide an introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, with an emphasis on the processes by which complex and diverse behaviors evolve. In lab, students will observe and quantify behavior of living animals in order to test hypotheses about the function and mechanisms underlying different behaviors. Corequisite(s): BIO 055L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab every other week. Note: Not open to science majors.
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BIO 058 - Astrobiology Course Units: 1
(same as AST 058 ) (Spring; Horton, Koopman) Does life exist elsewhere in the universe or are we alone? The emerging science of astrobiology attempts to answer this fundamental question using an interdisciplinary approach rooted in both biology and astronomy. This course will examine the current state of our scientific knowledge concerning the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. Topics include the nature and origin of life on Earth, the possibility of life on Mars and elsewhere in the solar system, the search for extra solar planets, the habitability of planets, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. CC: SET Lecture/Lab Hours No Lab.
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BIO 064 - Biodiversity Course Units: 1
Habitat degradation, global change and biodiversity loss threaten natural ecosystems. This course examines our scientific understanding of ecology, genetics and evolution to investigate how these areas of study are applied to develop management strategies to mitigate environmental threats. We will draw upon historical and modern examples from the Albany Pine Bush, Adirondacks, National Parks and endangered species. In addition, students will learn to construct and apply simulation models to evaluate conservation strategies and appreciate the dynamic nature of science as it relates to the development and application of scientific knowledge in conservation. (Staff) Corequisite(s): BIO 064L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab every other week.
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BIO 065 - Food and Health in the 21st Century Course Units: 1
(Spring; Willing) An introduction to multiple aspects of food: basic nutrition; role of our dietary choices on health; modern and traditional food production systems; environmental issues in farming (fossil fuel use, climate change, and pollution); sustainability of our modern food supply system; and causes and remedies of hunger in the world. CC: SET Lecture/Lab Hours No lab.
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BIO 077 - Technology of Biology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Advances in technology have been utilized by scientists and physicians for many centuries. Today, with the rapid developments in molecular biology, the technology often outpaces the understanding and acceptance of the public. This course will look at technological advances relating to biology from both a historical and modern perspective, with an emphasis on how molecular biology has revolutionized our lives. Medical, environmental, and industrial topics will be included. CC: SET Lecture/Lab Hours No lab. Note: Not open to students that have already completed BIO 103 (110) or BIO 104 (112) .
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BIO 094 - Understanding Cancer Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Everyone has been touched at some point in their lives by cancer. This course aims to provide insight into the fundamental concepts involved in the life cycle of a cell, how cancer is related to those processes, and how those fundamental processes have led to advances in cancer treatment. CC: SET Lecture/Lab Hours No lab. Note: Not open to students who have already completed BIO 103 (110) or BIO 104 (112) .
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BIO 103 - (110) Diversity of Life: Heredity, Evolution, and Ecology Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) More than 3.5 billion years of evolution have resulted in the astonishing diversity of genetically interconnected organisms comprising life on earth. This course will explore biodiversity through the lens of ecology, evolution, and heredity, and will investigate various topics, including: the history of life on Earth, evolutionary change, Mendelian & non-Mendelian inheritance, genetic recombination, as well as human impacts on biodiversity and ecological functioning. These processes will be studied in lab using animal model systems, computer simulations, observations of diversity, and molecular techniques. Students will learn experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and various laboratory skills during weekly lab sessions. Corequisite(s): BIO 103L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week
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BIO 104 - (112) Cellular Foundations of Life Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) The cell is the basic unit of life. From single-celled to multicellular organisms, the cell must transform energy to survive, interact with its environment and reproduce itself. Different types of cells have different functions, and those specialized functions are exhibited in the signals they send and receive, the genes they express and ultimately the biochemical reactions they regulate. Thus, the arrangement and actions of biologically important molecules organize into functioning cellular systems and work together to carry out these important life processes. Required weekly laboratory sessions will introduce students to important tools and methods used by biologists and employ them to investigate biochemical and cellular processes and develop skills with scientific investigation including distinguishing theories and hypotheses, generating and testing hypotheses and analyzing data. Corequisite(s): BIO 104L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 206 - Topics in Physiology Course Units: 1
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BIO 208 - Paleontology Course Units: 1
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BIO 210 - Behavioral Neuroscience Course Units: 1
(Same as PSY 210 ) (Staff) Corequisite(s): BIO 210L CC: SET
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BIO 211 - Brain and Behavior Course Units: 1
(Same as PSY 410 ) (Staff)
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BIO 225 - Molecular Biology of the Cell Course Units: 1
(Fall, Spring; Staff) Major topics include the nature, organization, and functions of the genetic material, DNA replication, gene expression, protein synthesis, the relationships between important macromolecular constituents within the cell, regulation of the cell cycle and cell proliferation, cell signaling, and foundations of cell differentiation and development. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 225L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: CHM 101 is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. (will be phased out in 2018-19)
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BIO 231 - Cell-Tissue-Material Interaction Course Units: 1
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BIO 235 - (305) Biogeochemistry Course Units: 1
(Same as GEO 305 ) (Staff) Corequisite(s): BIO 305L
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BIO 242 - Neurobiology Course Units: 1
(Crossed with PSY 212 ) (Winter, Spring; Chu-LaGraff, Olberg) This course focuses on fundamental concepts of neurobiology using studies from the Drosophila and mammalian model systems. Topics covered will include neural development, synaptic connectivity, neural plasticity, neuronal cell properties, sensory systems, and control of movement. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112)
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BIO 243 - Bioinformatics: Information Technology in the Life Sciences Course Units: 1
(Same as CSC 243 ) (Not Offered this Academic Year) The disciplines of biology and information technology are intersecting with increasing frequency, most notably in the emerging field of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics has been fueled by the advent of large-scale genome sequencing projects, which has generated enormous sets of “mineable” data representing an invaluable resource for biologists. Biology and computer science students in the course will gain a working knowledge of the basic principles of the others’ discipline and will then collaborate together in class on bioinformatics projects. Topics include pairwise and multiple sequence alignments, phylogenetic trees, gene expression analysis, and personalized medicine. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 or one course from CSC 103 , CSC 104 , CSC 105 , CSC 106 , CSC 107 , CSC 109 .
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BIO 250 - Vertebrate Natural History Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) This lab-integrated course explores the biology of vertebrate animals with emphasis on understanding the diversity, life history, taxonomy, and unique adaptations of local vertebrate species (exclusive of fish). The laboratory focuses on developing scientifically sound skills in observation and identification of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. There will be frequent field trips to observe vertebrates in their natural habitats. Additional meetings will be required for regional field excursions, and for morning bird watching. Students must be available for one evening and one morning bird watching trip. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 250L Note: Preference will be given to second year students.
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BIO 264 - Epigenetics, Development, and Diseases Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) This course will focus on the epigenetic phenomena (e.g., RNA interference and genomic imprinting) on development, embryonic stem cells, animal cloning, and heritable human diseases. Epigenetic patterns are changes in gene expression that do not involve changes in DNA sequences. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 or permission of the instructor. Note: Preference will be given to second year students.
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BIO 291 - Biology Research Practicum 1 Course Units: 0
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) The Biology Research Practicum is designed to allow students to engage in research in the biological sciences early in their undergraduate careers. Students will work under the direction of a member of the biology faculty, often collaborating with seniors who are completing their research. Expectations include a minimum of four hours per week of lab work and attendance at Biology Department seminars and/or weekly lab meetings. This course requires advance permission of the individual research advisor, who may have additional requirements. To receive Pass/Fail credit equivalent to one course, the student must earn three terms of passing grades for the practicum experience. Note: Not open to students currently enrolled in a sophomore scholars projects in the Biology Department or in BIO 490 , BIO 491 , BIO 492 , BIO 493 , BIO 494 , BIO 495 , BIO 496 , BIO 497 , BIO 498 , BIO 499 . Does not count as a major elective.
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BIO 292 - Biology Research Practicum 2 Course Units: 0
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) The Biology Research Practicum is designed to allow students to engage in research in the biological sciences early in their undergraduate careers. Students will work under the direction of a member of the biology faculty, often collaborating with seniors who are completing their research. Expectations include a minimum of four hours per week of lab work and attendance at Biology Department seminars and/or weekly lab meetings. This course requires advance permission of the individual research advisor, who may have additional requirements. To receive Pass/Fail credit equivalent to one course, the student must earn three terms of passing grades for the practicum experience. Note: Not open to students currently enrolled in a sophomore scholars projects in the Biology Department or in BIO 490 , BIO 491 , BIO 492 , BIO 493 , BIO 494 , BIO 495 , BIO 496 , BIO 497 , BIO 498 , BIO 499 . Does not count as a major elective.
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BIO 293 - Biology Research Practicum 3 Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) The Biology Research Practicum is designed to allow students to engage in research in the biological sciences early in their undergraduate careers. Students will work under the direction of a member of the biology faculty, often collaborating with seniors who are completing their research. Expectations include a minimum of four hours per week of lab work and attendance at Biology Department seminars and/or weekly lab meetings. This course requires advance permission of the individual research advisor, who may have additional requirements. To receive Pass/Fail credit equivalent to one course, the student must earn three terms of passing grades for the practicum experience. Note: Not open to students currently enrolled in a sophomore scholars projects in the Biology Department or in BIO 490 , BIO 491 , BIO 492 , BIO 493 , BIO 494 , BIO 495 , BIO 496 , BIO 497 , BIO 498 ,BIO 499 . Does not count as a major elective.
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BIO 295H - Biology Honors Independent Project 1 Course Units: 0
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) Two-term sophomore independent study project on a biological topic, under the direction of a biology faculty member. Open to students in the Union Scholars Program. Students receive a Pass/Fail grade for the first term and a letter grade and one course credit upon completion of the second term of the project. Note: Requirements are arranged with the faculty mentor. Does not count as a major elective.
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BIO 296H - Biology Honors Independent Project 2 Course Units: 1
(Fall, Winter, Spring; Staff) Two-term sophomore independent study project on a biological topic, under the direction of a biology faculty member. Open to students in the Union Scholars Program. Students receive a Pass/Fail grade for the first term and a letter grade and one course credit upon completion of the second term of the project. Note: Requirements are arranged with the faculty mentor. Does not count as a major elective.
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BIO 314 - Ornithology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Birds are excellent subjects to study all levels of biological organization, from biochemistry and genetics through physiology, ecology, and evolution. This course emphasizes the evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology, and conservation biology of avifauna. A conservation management perspective on birds will highlight proactive measures to maintain and restore bird populations. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 314L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 315 - Biology of Plants Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Students will learn about the major characteristics and innovations of land plants and evaluate the functional and adaptive significance of variants in their form, physiology and life history. Prerequisite(s): BIO 104 (112) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 315L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 317 - Entomology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Entomology examines the evolution and diversity of the most important and successful animal group, the insects. This course explores all aspects of insect biology (ecology, evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, neurobiology, and endocrinology). Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) Corequisite(s): BIO 317L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: Students will be expected to attend one laboratory per week and mandatory field trips for collecting insects in diverse habitats.
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BIO 320 - Ecology Course Units: 1
(Spring; LoGiudice) Organisms and their environment, population and community ecology, and the structure and integration of ecosystems will be discussed along with a focus on animal community ecology. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 320L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: Frequent field trips requiring scheduling outside of normal class time.
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BIO 321 - Herpetology: Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles Course Units: 1
(Spring; Pytel) An introduction to the study of amphibians and reptiles, both extremely diverse groups. Topics will include structural and functional characteristics, reproductive adaptations, and evolutionary relationships both within the Amphibia and Reptilia groups and among other vertebrate groups. Special emphasis will be given to local fauna. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) or permission of the instructor. Note: Students must be available for one evening and one Saturday field trip.
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BIO 322 - Conservation Biology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) A case-study approach where students will apply ecological understanding to the management of natural ecosystems. Topics include genetics and population biology of rare species, fire ecology and management, landscape ecology, and global climate change Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 322L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 324 - Plant Ecology Course Units: 1
(Fall; Corbin) Examines the factors that affect the distribution and abundance of plant species. We will also relate current ecological research to such environmental issues as climate change, exotic species invasions, and the impacts of land use. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 324L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: One Friday to Saturday overnight trip to a field station in the Adirondack Park.
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BIO 325 - Animal Behavior Course Units: 1
(Same as PSY 311 ) (Winter; Fleishman) An introduction to the study of animal behavior. The mechanisms and evolutionary processes underlying animal behavior under natural conditions will be examined. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) or BIO 104 (112) or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 325L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 329 - Advanced Topics in Ecology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) An in-depth examination of current areas of research in ecology. Course assumes experience in a course with an ecological focus. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: BIO 315 , BIO 320 , BIO 322 , BIO 324 , or BIO 350T.
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BIO 330 - Comparative Animal Physiology Course Units: 1
(Winter; Kirkton) A study of internal physiological systems (e.g., respiration, circulation, and muscle systems). Physiological function in a wide variety of animal groups with a strong emphasis on the interaction of organisms with their environment. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) Corequisite(s): BIO 330L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab every week.
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BIO 332 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Comparative analysis of vertebrate structure with emphasis on evolution and function. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) . Corequisite(s): BIO 332L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 335 - Survey of Biochemistry Course Units: 1
(Same as CHM 335 and BCH 335 ) (Spring; Staff) A survey of topics in biochemistry including buffers, protein structure, lipid structure, carbohydrate structure, enzyme mechanism, and enzyme kinetics. The pathways by which biomolecules are synthesized and degraded will be investigated. Specifically we will look at carbohydrate, lipid, and nitrogen metabolism. Medical applications will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 and CHM 231 Note: No lab. Not open to students who have completed either BIO 380 or BIO 382 .
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BIO 345 - The Illustrated Organism Course Units: 1
(Same as AVA 345 ) (Not Offered this Academic Year) This studio course is the cross-section of common themes found in fine arts and biology, using art as a way of exploring science. The biological question of how evolution influences the relationship between structure and function will be addressed by exploring the use of color, light and structural logic with the goal of creating a world of your own. The course will culminate in an exhibition of artwork with corresponding texts by the student artists describing the connection between the art and science. Taught jointly by biology and visual arts. Apply through participating departments. CC: HUM, SCLB
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BIO 350 - Evolutionary Biology Course Units: 1
(Fall; Yukilevich) Major concepts and mechanisms of biological evolution, including history of life, population genetics, molecular evolution, Darwinian medicine, and an emphasis on the processes of speciation. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 (110) and BIO 104 (112) or permission of the instructor. Lecture/Lab Hours No lab.
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BIO 352 - Microbiology Course Units: 1
(Winter; Lauzon) An overview of microbiology with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Lectures will focus on the structural and functional characteristics of prokaryotes, the diversity, growth, and control of bacteria, and the structure and infectious cycle of DNA and RNA viruses, with special attention to those organisms that cause disease in humans. Particularly recommended for students planning careers in medicine and other health-related professions. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Corequisite(s): BIO 352L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: Requires 2-3 hours of independent lab work per week.
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BIO 354 - Developmental Biology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Principles of embryonic development with emphasis on experimental design. Topics include cell fate specification, morphogenesis, gene expression and regulation, and organogenesis explored within the context of model systems. Laboratory work emphasizes experimental design and use of living embryos. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Corequisite(s): BIO 354L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 355 - Immunology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) The cellular and molecular basis of immunological specificity, regulatory and effector mechanisms of the mammalian immune response, and the importance of the innate immune system in the initiation and development of adaptive immunity. Laboratory exercises include basic techniques and concepts emphasizing morphological identification of leukocytes, phagocytosis, agglutination, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), mouse immunization and antibody titer determination, immune cytolysis, immunofluorescence, and western blotting. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Corequisite(s): BIO 355L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 362 - Experimental Neurobiology Course Units: 1
(Same as PSY 312 ) (Winter; Olberg) Function of neurons, nervous system organization, sensory and motor systems, and neural plasticity. Emphasis is placed on the experiments that have led to our current understanding. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 362L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 363 - Cellular Neurosciences Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Lecture will focus on molecular, cellular, and biochemical principles governing neuronal development, wiring, and plasticity. Emphasis will be placed on development of the nervous system and neural stem cells. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 363L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 368 - Advanced Molecular Biology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) Many of the advances made in the understanding of gene expression and gene regulation have been based on work done in microbial systems. This course will look at the molecular mechanisms involved in gene expression and regulation, as well as how bacterial systems have become advanced tools for the study of these processes. Combined lecture and lab course meets twice/week for 3 hours. Laboratory will emphasize the use of molecular techniques to evaluate environmental microbial populations. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 and CHM 231 or permission of the instructor. Note: One Saturday field trip required.
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BIO 370 - General Endocrinology Course Units: 1
(Winter; Cohen) Basic principles of endocrine and neuroendocrine regulation in animals, concentrating on vertebrate metabolism, development, and reproduction. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Note: No lab.
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BIO 375 - Exercise Physiology Course Units: 1
(Not Offered this Academic Year) This course examines how single and repeated bouts of exercise affect the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems. This course examines the evolutionary diversity of animal locomotion by investigating how physical properties of both the organisms and their environment affect the biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology of muscle function and movement. in mammals and other animals. This class also utilizes mechanical and engineering principles to understand and explain locomotory biomechanics of animal locomotion mechanisms of animals. Prerequisite(s): BIO 104 (112) and PHY 110 or PHY 120 Note: No lab.
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BIO 378 - Cancer Cell Biology Course Units: 1
(Spring; Danowski) This course investigates the molecular basis of cancer by comparing normal cells to cancer cells with respect to growth control mechanisms, signal transduction, and cell-cell and cell-environment interactions. A large percent of the content of the course comes from recent research papers which students read and present to the class. Laboratory exercises include primary tissue culture, immunofluorescence microscopy, immunodetection, and a final research project. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Corequisite(s): BIO 378L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
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BIO 380 - Biochemistry: Membranes, Nucleic Acids, and Carbohydrates Course Units: 1
(Same as BCH 380 ) (Fall; Cohen) An in-depth investigation into some of the macromolecules that are essential to life’s processes. The course focuses on non-protein molecules and their unique chemical properties. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 and , or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 380L Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week. Note: Not open to students who have completed BIO 335 .
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