Courses: Biology

BIO 201-E - Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination. Advisory Prerequisite: High school Biology

An introduction to the major groups of living organisms. Structure, functions, the ecological roles of organisms in communities and ecosystems, and their evolutionary history are covered. Genetics and demography are discussed in the context of evolution by natural selection.

BIO 202-E - Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination or BME 100.
Pre- or Corequisites: CHE 123 or 129 or 131 or 141; MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151.

The fundamentals of cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The biochemical and molecular bases of cell structure, energy metabolism, gene regulation, heredity, and development in living organisms from bacteria to man are discussed.

BIO 203-E - Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination or BME 100. Pre- or Corequisites: CHE 123 or 129 or 131 or 141; MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151.

The fundamentals of cell and organ physiology in mammalian and non-mammalian organisms. The structure and function of cell membranes and the physiology of cell to cell signaling, cellular respiration, and homeostasis of organs and organisms are examined with an emphasis on the comparative physiology of vertebrates and invertebrates.

BIO 204 - Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I
Credits: 2
Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 201, 202, or 203.

First in the foundational laboratory sequence for all biology students, and students in related fields. Students will experience the laboratory process, research process, a wide range of laboratory tools, methods, skills, learn to read and write scientific presentations, and collaborate in formal inquiry.

BIO 205 - Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I
Credits: 2
Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 204 and BIO 201, 202, or 203.

Second course in the foundational laboratory sequence for all biology students, and students in related fields. Students will experience the laboratory process, research process, a wide range of laboratory tools, methods, skills, learn to read and write scientific presentations, and collaborate in formal inquiry.

BIO 301-H - Sustainability of the Long Island Pine Barrens
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: BIO 201 or ECO 108 or GEO 101 or 102 or ESG 100 or ESG 198 or CHE 131; and upper division status.

The ecologically diverse Long Island Pine Barrens region provides a habitat for a large number of rare and endangered species, but faces challenges associated with protection of a natural ecosystem that lies in close proximity to an economically vibrant urban area that exerts intense development pressure. In this course we will consider the interaction of the ecological, developmental and economic factors that impact the Pine Barrens and the effectiveness of decision support systems in promoting sustainability of the Pine Barrens. This course is offered as BIO 301, GEO 301, ECO 301, and ESG 301.

BIO 320 - General Genetics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIO 202. Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 131 or 141.

An advanced course in genetics for biology majors. General areas to be discussed include transmission genetics, cytogenetics, immunogenetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics.

BIO 328 - Mammalian Physiology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIO 203. Advisory Prerequisite: CHE 132 or 142.

The basic principles of mammalian physiology. The subject matter includes circulation, respiration, nutrition, excretion (and their control by the nervous and endocrine systems), and sensation and coordination. May not be taken for credit in addition to HBY 350.

BIO 343 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: BIO 201 or or MAR 104; BIO 204 and 205.

Aspects of the diversity, comparative and functional morphology, natural history, evolution, and water-land transitions of invertebrates exclusive of arthropods. Three hours of lecture and one three-and-one-half hour laboratory per week.

BIO 344 - Chordate Zoology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BlO 201 (as offered prior to fall 2007) or BIO 201 (as offered beginning fall 2007) and BIO 204 and BIO 205.

Introduction to the diversity, natural history, and evolution of chordates, emphasizing the living vertebrates. Three hours of lecture or discussion and one three-hour laboratory per week.

BIO 351-H - Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 201 or permission of instructor.

An examination of the interactions of living organisms with their physical and biological environments. Special attention is given to population dynamics and the interactions among organisms that determine the structure, function, and evolutionary development of
biological communities.

BIO 352 - Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 204 and 205. Pre- or Corequisites: BIO 351; or permission of instructor.

Stresses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of ecological data, mostly in terrestrial settings. Laboratory and field exercises demonstrate the operation of general ecological principles in specific populations and communities. One lecture, one three-hour field trip or laboratory, and one hour of recitation per week. Three all-day Saturday field trips.

BIO 346 - Aquatic Arthropods and Vertebrates
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: BIO 201 or MAR 104; BIO 204 and 205 (beginning fall 2009)

Aspects of the diversity, comparative and functional morphology, natural history, and evolution of arthropods and vertebrates. Water-land transitions are considered. Three hours of lecture and one three-and-one-half hour laboratory per week. Not for credit in addition to BIO 344 if passed with C or higher.

BIO 353 - Marine Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 201 or MAR 104. Advisory Prerequisite: BIO 343

A survey of biotic responses to ecological challenges in different marine realms. Controls of diversity and trophic structure in the marine ecosystem, historical aspects of marine realms, productivity in the oceans, plankton, soft-bottom communities, intertidal habitats, coral reefs, deep-sea environments, and effects of pollution in the ocean are discussed. This course is offered as both BIO 353 and GEO 353.

BIO 354 - Evolution
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 201 and 202, or BIO 320

A detailed discussion of the mechanisms of evolution, focusing on the ways in which genetic changes in populations lead to adaptation, speciation, and historical patterns of evolutionary change.

BIO 359 - Behavioral Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 203

A consideration of the patterns of animal behavior in relation to ecological circumstances and evolutionary history. Vertebrate examples are emphasized.

BIO 385-H - Plant Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 201. Advisory Prerequisite: BIO 351

Basic ecological principles as applied to the biology of individual plants, plant populations, communities, and ecosystems in relation to their environments. Examples from Long Island pine barrens, tropical rain forests, beaches, deserts, and other plant communities are studied. Examination of the connections between human societies and plant communities, which are rapidly being altered or destroyed worldwide. Prerequisite: BIO 201

BIO 386-H - Ecosystem Ecology and the Global Environment
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 201; CHE 131. Advisory prerequisite MAR 104.

Ecosystemecology with an emphasis on biogeochemical cycling in oceans and on land, as well as on biosphereatmosphere interactions. Topics include earth system processes such as climate and atmospheric composition, the hydrological cycle, cycling of chemicals such
as nutrients and metals in the oceans, the soil cycle, and the fate and transport of materials in the atmosphere. Natural and perturbed systems are discussed. This course is offered as both BIO 386 and ENS 311.