303-10300 Biological Basis of Exercise NS LA 2a
Provides scientific answers to questions commonly asked about the effects of exercise. Topics include the specificity of exercise (e.g., why jogging doesn't improve strength), how tissue is improved or harmed by exercise, how strength and power develop, what makes muscles bigger and bodies smaller, how exercise causes pain, and how exercise relates to stress. 3 credits. (F,Y)
303-10400 Environmental Biology NS LA 2a
Blends general ecological concepts with evaluations of several environmental problems. Compared to 303-10500, this course deals with fewer topics but in greater detail. Topics include the growth and regulation of natural populations compared to human populations; our use and future supplies of energy, from food to nuclear power; the preservation of wildlife. The pollution of our environment by human activities is emphasized. Not open to students who have taken 303-10500. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F,Y)
303-10500 Human Ecology NS LA 2a
An attempt to understand humans and their problems by a discussion of people as individuals and populations within an ecosystem that includes the cultural as well as the physical and biotic environments. Examination of the effect of the environment on humans and the effect of humans on the environment. Not open to students who have taken 303-10400. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (SO,E)
303-10600 Plants, People, and Food Production NS LA 2a
Major emphasis is the structure and function of plants; the use of plants in food production; the structure of agricultural technology; the relationship between world food supply and the population problem; scientific, social, and economic aspects of food production. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (S,Y)
303-10700 Human Genetics NS LA 2a
Heredity in human families and populations; genetic basis of normal and abnormal traits; chromosome behavior and sex determination. Emphasis on the social, ethical, and political issues in genetics. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F,O)
303-10800 The Human Organism NS LA 2a
Study of the structure and function of the human body. Primary emphasis on normal body function, with secondary emphasis on common diseases. For non-science majors; cannot be taken by students who have completed 303-11500, 303-11900, or 303-12100. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (S,E)
303-11200 Food, Health, and Federal Control NS LA 2a
Composition of food; basic nutrition; metabolism; roles of microorganisms in food processing, food spoilage, and food-related diseases; government inspection of food; modern methods of the food industry; regulation of the food industry; and the organic food movement. Credit cannot be given for both this course and 662-17500 Decisions in Nutrition. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
303-11300 Insects and People NS LA 2a
Why insects are the most successful animals on earth, and their negative and positive effects on people. Topics include: insect structure, function, reproduction, development, and behavior; insects as pollinators and producers of useful products; insects as scavengers and applications in forensic science; insects as vectors of disease; agricultural, forestry, and household pests; chemical and biological control of insect pests. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (S,Y)
303-11500 Essentials of Biology NS LA 2a
A one-semester general biology course for nonmajors covering basic physiology, genetics, and development. Evolutionary trends and ecological relationships are discussed. The influence of biology on the lives of humans is emphasized. Lecture discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
303-11700 Evolutionary Biology NS LA 2a
An introduction to the field of evolutionary biology. Topics include the history of biological thought leading up to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, the evidence for evolution, current theories about mechanisms of evolutionary change, and the relevance of evolutionary biology in everyday life. Lecture-discussion. 3 credits. (F,Y)
303-11900, 303-12000 Fundamentals of Biology NS LA 2a
A survey of biology with emphasis on higher animals, humans, and higher plants. During the first semester, structure and function at several levels of organization are discussed, including cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and whole organisms. The second semester concentrates on development, genetics, bacteriology, evolution, a survey of the variety of animals and plants, and ecological principles. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. 4 credits. (303-11900-F, 303-12000-S,Y)
303-12100, 303-12200 Principles of Biology NS LA 2a
A two-semester lecture-laboratory sequence for biology and other science majors that surveys the field of biology. Major emphasis in the first semester is on cellular biology, genetics, development, and the biology of higher animals. The second semester concentrates on the biology of higher plants; a study of the origin, classification, and taxonomic relationships of organisms; evolution; and ecology. Lecture-discussion: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. 4 credits. (303-12100-F, 303-12200-S,Y)
303-15100 Environmental Science I NS LA 2a
The underlying theme of environmental science is the effect of the human community on the environment and how humans can adapt to minimize deleterious effects. Students apply their knowledge of biological principles to environmental issues and then extend their scope to the interactions and potential conflicts between the biological perspective and economic, philosophical, and social viewpoints. The course concentrates on ecosystems and the biosphere. Lecture: Three hours. This course is required for the environmental studies major but is open to nonmajors. 3 credits. (F, Y)
303-15200 Environmental Science II NS LA 2a
The underlying theme of environmental science is the effect of the human community on the environment and how humans can adapt to minimize deleterious effects. Students apply their knowledge of biological principles to environmental issues and then extend their scope to the interactions and potential conflicts between the biological perspective and economic, philosophical, and social viewpoints. The course concentrates on populations and biological communities. Lecture: Three hours. This course is required for the environmental studies major but is open to nonmajors. 3 credits. (S, Y)
303-20000 Independent Study U LA
For students pursuing special laboratory projects or literature research and for teaching interns (working within the department). Discussion and/or laboratory to fit the student's needs. Course level determined by the intended degree of independence and originality of the student's work, and the extent of the student's background courses. Course may be repeated for different projects. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1-3 credits.
303-20300 Invertebrate Zoology NS LA
Morphology, phylogeny, and ecology of invertebrates, incorporating modern molecular, developmental, and genetic evidence of their evolution. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200 or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (F,O)
303-20400 Selected Topics NS LA
Intermediate courses offered at irregular intervals on various topics chosen by faculty members or resulting from student requests. Taught as a regular course with several students attending together the same classes and laboratories. Topics include some taught in the past (e.g. histology). This course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200 or 303-11900 and 303-12000 and permission of instructor. 2, 3, or 4 credits. (IRR)
303-20500 Biology of Aging NS LA 2a
Study of theoretical and measured aspects of the aging phenomenon as it influences human biology. Topics range from the subcellular to whole populations. Course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the biology major or minor. Prerequisites: Sophomore-level standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)
303-20600 Primary Human Anatomy NS LA
A one-semester lecture-laboratory introduction to human anatomy. The course employs a combined systemic and regional approach. Topics range from cellular to gross morphology, with a balanced treatment of the head-trunk, body cavities, and appendages. Laboratories include study of skeletons, models, monkey and human prosections, and audiovisual aids. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Two hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 and 303-12000 or 303-12100 and 303-12200. 3 credits. (S,Y)
303-20700 Parasitology NS LA
A general survey of parasitism throughout the animal kingdom, with special attention to parasites important in human and veterinary medicine. Topics include systematics, morphology, and life cycles of parasites; coevolution of hosts and their parasites; the use of parasites and parasitoids as biological control agents of pest species; and the influence of parasites on population biology and community structure of host species. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (F,E)
303-21000 Research in Biology U LA
For students who desire research work, but have not yet completed 303-30200. Prerequisites: An introductory biology course and permission of instructor. This course may be taken twice for credit. 1-3 credits per semester. (F-S,Y)
303-21400 Animal Physiology NS LA
The study of physiological mechanisms, from the molecular and cellular to the organismic level, with emphasis on unique adaptations to environmental stresses. Specific topics include the mechanisms underlying nerve function, movement, circulation, respiration, and endocrine regulation. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-21500 General Botany NS LA
An introduction to the modern field of botany. Topics include an evolutionary survey of plants and fungi, principles of classification, and theories of the evolution and ecology of plants. Laboratories stress observation of plants in their natural habitats. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (F,E)
303-27300 Plant Ecology NS LA
Presents the general concepts of plant ecology together with the statistical approaches used by ecologists. Topics include plant community ecology, life history and demography of plants, the environment of plants, and plants and the ecosystem. Laboratory features local field trips and data gathering in the field and laboratory. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-27400 Animal Ecology NS LA
Describes nearly all the basic concepts of ecology, with emphasis on animal examples such as regulation of animal populations by competition and predation, but excluding plant distribution and production. Laboratories include field trips and experimental work demonstrating competition, predation, and statistical analysis of data. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-27500 Field Biology NS LA
Surveys the ecosystems of central New York. Areas of emphasis are: direct experience of the diversity of ecosystems and their structure and function, adaptations of organisms to specific ecosystems, recognition of dominant and indicator species, human impact on ecosystem function and species diversity, and the methods used to measure these parameters. Lectures emphasize the unique attributes of different ecosystems and the techniques of data gathering and analyses. Analyses of societal impact and management of ecosystems are included. Lecture: Two hours. Laboratory: Six hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 and 303-12000, or 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-15100 and 303-15200, prior or concurrent enrollment in 304-11700 and one of the following: 303-12000, 303-12200, 304-11800, 312-11000, 312-18500, 313-15500, 313-24300 or 313-24400. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-27800 Environmental Health and Medicine NS LA
Discussion of a variety of environmental vectors of disease (air, food, drinking water, and liquid and solid wastes), routes of exposure (occupational, residential, and the unavoidable), physiological effects, and techniques to diagnose, treat, and regulate environmentally-induced diseases. Additional topics include recent advances in epidemiology, biological monitoring, and risk assessment. Lecture: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 and 303-12000, or 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-15100 and 303-15200. 3 credits. (F,Y)
303-28400 Field Ornithology NS LA 2a
Relation between climate, habitat, and regional bird species. Lecture and laboratory in bird anatomy, territoriality, migration, and song. Field work: Saturday morning trips and bird banding. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 or 303-12000 or 303-11500 or 303-12100 or 303-12200. 4 credits. (F,E)
303-30000 Independent Study U LA
For students pursuing special laboratory projects or literature research, and for teaching interns (working within the department). Discussion and/or laboratory to fit the student's needs. Course level determined by the intended degree of independence and originality of the student's work, and the extent of the student's background courses. Course may be repeated. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1-3 credits.
303-30100 Literature in Biology NS LA
Seminar discussions based on readings and reports in current research literature. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, or 303-11900 and 303-12000, and one other biology course. 1 credit. (F,Y)
303-30200 Research in Biology NS LA
Research for biology majors. It is recommended that the projects be performed during the spring semester of the junior year. Research areas must be selected by midterm of the semester prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: 303-12100 and 303-12200, and 303-30100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
303-30400 Selected Topics NS LA
Advanced courses offered at irregular intervals on various topics chosen by faculty members or resulting from student requests. Taught as a regular course with several students attending the same classes and laboratories. Topics include some taught in the past (e.g., advanced developmental biology, advanced genetics, and population and ecosystem ecology). This course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 2, 3, or 4 credits. (IRR)
303-30700 Basic Human Physiology NS LA
Human physiology on a cellular and systemic level. Introduces the normal function of physiological systems and the integrated function of these systems in producing homeostasis. Alterations in physiological function that result in specific diseases are discussed. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900-303-12000 or 303-12100-303-12200 and 303-20600; and 304-11100-304-11200 or 304-12100-304-12200. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-31500 Neurobiology NS LA
Study of the biology of the nervous system with emphasis on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying nerve function. Also considers the function of the nervous system on an organismic level and the underlying causes of nervous system disease. Topics include ion channel function; neurotransmitters in the nervous system; sensory systems; motor systems and response to injury; and learning and memory. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 and 303-12000, or 303-12100 and 303-12200, and either one additional biology course or 330-31100. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-32000 Plant Growth and Development NS LA
Germination, dormancy, juvenility, senescence, flowering, and vegetative reproduction. Polarity, differentiation, correlation effects, and growth regulation by hormones. Plant response to environmental factors. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100, 303-12200 or 303-11900, 303-12000 and 304-12100, 304-12200. 4 credits. (F,O)
303-32700 Genetics NS LA
Principles of heredity, survey of classical genetics, human genetics, modern molecular and microbiological genetics; studies of confidence of analysis of genetic data, and interrelating transcription and translation at the cellular and organismal level. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100, 303-12200 or 303-11900, 303-12000 and 304-12100, 304-12200. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-34500 Developmental Biology NS LA
Biology of embryonic development. The course covers the major features of the development of animals, both vertebrates and invertebrates. Topics include the morphological features of early development (fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, establishment of the body plan), mechanisms of cell determination, pattern formation, and the molecular biology of early embryos. The emphasis is on the molecules involved in controlling development and how development reflects the underlying unity of all forms of animal life. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-32700. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-37800 Environmental Toxicology NS LA
Environmental toxicology is the study of how chemicals in the environment adversely affect biological systems. This course explores how organisms respond to pollutants at the cellular, tissue, and organismal level. Lecture topics include the behavior in the environment, routes of exposure, modes of action, mechanisms of bioaccumulation, biotransformation, and biodegradation of common pollutants. The laboratory component focuses on experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of field and laboratory studies. Laboratory topics include the detection of pollutants and their effects on tissues, biomonitoring, toxicity testing, and the use of this information in assessing risk of exposure to toxins. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-11900 and 303-303-12000, or 303-12100 and 303-12200; 303-21400, or 303-27800, or 663-12500 and 663-12600; and 304-12100 and 304-12200, or 304-12300 and 304-12600. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-40000 Research in Biology U LA
For students desiring further research work beyond level 3. This course may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1-3 credits per semester. (F-S,Y)
303-40100-303-40200 Biology Honors Program NS LA
Research and thesis for biology majors pursuing the honors program. It is recommended that the research program begin no later than the end of the junior year and continue to the end of the senior year. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the honors program. 2-3 credits per semester. (F-S,Y)
303-40400 Selected Topics NS LA
Advanced courses offered at irregular intervals on various topics chosen by faculty members or resulting from student requests. Taught as a regular course with several students attending together the same classes and laboratories. Topics include some taught in the past, such as Biological Membranes: A Seminar on Structure and Function. This course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 2-4 credits. (IRR)
303-41100-303-41200 Biology Seminar NS LA
Seminars, discussion, and readings in the biological sciences. Required of senior biology majors. 0.5 credit per semester. (41100-F, 41200-S,Y)
303-45200 Microbiology NS LA
Physiology, significance, and identification of microorganisms. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100, 303-12200 or 303-11900, 303-12000 and 304-12100, 304-12200, 304-22100, 304-22200. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-45400 Cell Biology NS LA
Study of the relationship and unity of structure and function in living cells and cell populations. Emphasis is on cell organelles, cell membrane systems, and the functions of cells in cell recognition, cell signaling, regeneration, and malignancy. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100, 303-12200 or 303-11900, 303-12000 and 304-12100, 304-12200, 304-22100, 304-22200. 4 credits. (S,Y)
303-47300 Plant Physiology NS LA
Intensive study of the basic physiological and biochemical processes of plants. Emphasis on interaction between cellular structure and function, as well as coordination of the various physiological processes throughout the organism. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-12100, 303-12200 or 303-11900, 303-12000 and 304-12100, 304-12200, 304-22100, 304-22200. 4 credits. (F,Y)
303-47800 Evolution NS LA
Discussion of the population and its role as the basic unit of evolution. The source and nature of genetic variation, hybridization, gene flow, and their effects on populations as related to the roles of genetic drift, competition, isolation, and natural selection in the fixation of genes in the population, and the relationships of these adaptations to the environment. Lecture: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-32700 and 304-22200. 3 credits. (F,O)
303-47900 Ecology of Aquatic Communities NS LA
Survey of the physical and chemical features unique to lakes, describing how these features relate to general ecological concepts. Emphasis on aquatic community structure, especially the zooplankton community. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours and two weekend field trips. Prerequisites: 303-27300 or 303-27400 and 304-12100, 304-12200. 4 credits. (S,O)
303-48600 Wetlands Ecology NS LA
Study of the nature of the swamp, marsh, and bog ecosystems including the origin, development, and classification of wetlands in relation to their distribution, chemical relationships, and importance as areas of high production. Lecture: Three hours. Prerequisites: 303-27300 or 303-27400 and 304-12100, 304-12200. 3 credits. (S,O)
