BIOL 10310 NEW AND EMERGING DISEASES NS LA 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Ed Cluett, CNS 157, Ext. 4-7355, ecluett@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 85
OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to examine new and emerging diseases and their effects, both direct and indirect, on humans. Topics include the history of emerging or reemerging diseases, epidemics and pandemics, the role of ecological factors in disease emergence, types of infectious agents, and how these agents overcome our immune system. We examine factors such as antibiotic resistance, global travel, and global warming that contribute to diseases in the 21st century.
STUDENTS: Intended for majors other than biology/biochemistry.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture/discussion/videos
REQUIREMENTS: Readings from text and regular attendance.
GRADING: Based on preliminary exams, final exam, and projects.
BIOL 10400 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY NS LA 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: John Hopple, CNS 160, Ext. 4-7052, jhopple@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 100
OBJECTIVES: This course explores the underlying ecological principles that apply to living things in their interactions with the world around them. Topics such as population growth, the importance of biodiversity, and proper ecosystem functioning will be investigated. Students will also endeavor to understand how human dependence on energy and other human activities impact the natural world through exploring climate change, the ozone hole, acid rain, extinction, and other topics. The course culminates in an exploration of personal approaches to environmental problems through the concept of sustainability. Students will explore ways in which humanity can co-exist with nature in a sustainable manner without sacrificing quality of life.
STUDENTS: Intended for non-science majors. Students who have taken the Ithaca Seminar: Living with the Land should not take this, as there is too much overlap.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lectures, audio-visual aids and discussion.
GRADING: Three 1-hr exams and a final project.
BIOL 10600 PLANTS, PEOPLE AND FOOD PRODUCTION NS 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Sofia Windstam, CNS 280, Ext. 4-5141, swindstram@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 85
PREREQUISITE: High school biology recommended.
OBJECTIVES: To analyze the biological, ecological, social and economic aspects of food production. The central role of plants in food production will be discussed as based on their structure, function and relationship to their environment. Topics also include the role of biotechnology in agriculture, world food issues and the global population problem.
STUDENTS: Intended for non-science majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lectures, audio-visual aids and discussion.
REQUIREMENTS: Texts and other readings, reports: TBA
GRADING: Will be based on preliminary exams, a final exam, reports, participation in discussions and attendance.
BIOL 11010 THE HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH LA NS 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Rob Ross, CNS 213, 273-6623 x18, rmross@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 89
OBJECTIVES: The course is designed to introduce non-science majors to the study of ancient life. We will explore colorful characters from the history of life, for example, dinosaurs, mastodons, giant marine reptiles and bizarre extinct forms of ocean life. We will examine the principles of evolution, ecology, and extinction to explain how life came to be the way it is today. Analysis of video documentaries, movies, and science in the news will be emphasized.
STUDENTS: This course is designed for the non-biology/biochemistry major with little background in science.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture
REQUIREMENTS: Course requirements include attendance, assigned readings, several short projects, and two exams.
GRADING: Grading is based on class participation, interdisciplinary project, and exams.
BIOL 11500 ESSENTIALS OF BIOLOGY NS LA 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
ENROLLMENT: 85
OBJECTIVES: To provide a basic understanding of the nature of life, how organisms function to acquire and utilize energy, how they develop and inherit their adult potentialities, how they have evolved and continue to evolve and how they are adapted to their environments.
STUDENTS: Non-science majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lectures.
REQUIREMENTS: Text - TBA.
GRADING: Point system to be determined based on in-class tests and homework assignments.
BIOL 12000 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II NS LA 2a
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Jacobson, CNS 256, 274-1837, jacobson@ithaca.edu
LABORATORIES: Staff.
ENROLLMENT: 200 Lecture/20 Laboratory.
PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of Biology I (BIOL 11900) recommended.
OBJECTIVES: To introduce students to ecological and evolutionary principles; evolutionary trends in development, anatomy, and physiology; and the place of humans in the environment. A continuation of BIOL 11900.
STUDENTS: Required for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy majors; taken by other non-biology majors. Meets requirements for Environmental Studies/Science majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Three hours of lecture and a three-hour lab weekly.
GRADING: Based on preliminary exams, final, lab quizzes, and laboratory exercises.
BIOL 12200 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II NS LA 2a
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTORS: Leann Kanda, CNS 159, 274-3986, lkanda@ithaca.edu
Bruce Smith, CNS 166, 274-3971, smithb@ithaca.edu
LABORATORIES: Staff
ENROLLMENT: 120 Lecture/20 per Laboratory
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Biology (BIOL 12100) highly recommended.
OBJECTIVES: This course provides an introduction to biological diversity as seen through the patterns and processes of macro and microevolution and an introduction to the role of basic ecological principles in the maintenance of biodiversity and global climate change.
STUDENTS: Intended for students majoring in Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, as well as exploratory students with a strong interest in biology. This course is a required prerequisite for most other more advanced biology courses.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Three hours of lecture and three-hour lab weekly, regular reading from text relating to lecture.
GRADING: 760 point system: 3 prelims-100 points and final-175 points; lab quizzes, exercises and evaluation-285 points.
BIOL 20000 INDEPENDENT STUDY U LA
1-3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Staff
ENROLLMENT: Offered on demand only.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
OBJECTIVES: 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.
STUDENTS: Intended primarily for Biology and Biochemistry majors, at all levels
FORMAT AND STYLE: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
GRADING: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
BIOL 20500 BIOLOGY OF AGING NS LA 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Bashar Hanna, 301 Peggy Ryan Williams Center, 274-3042, bhanna@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 40
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
OBJECTIVES: Study of theoretical and measured aspects of the aging phenomenon as it influences human biology. Topics range from the sub-cellular to populations. This course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the biology major or minor.
STUDENTS: Non-biology majors, students in the gerontology program
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture
GRADING: Combination of tests and assignments
BIOL 20600 PRIMARY HUMAN ANATOMY NS LA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Kit Muma, CNS 158, Ext. 4-3610, muma@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 132
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, OR BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200
OBJECTIVES: A one-semester introduction to human anatomy designed for physical and occupational therapy majors in preparation for cadaver dissection. Lecture topics include anatomical terminology; tissue types; skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; and regional anatomy. Emphasis in laboratory is placed on bones, muscle attachments, actions and innervations, and dissection skills.
STUDENTS: Physical and Occupational Therapy majors or students planning to transfer into those programs.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture and 2-hours laboratory per week
GRADING: Based on lecture tests, lab quizzes, presentations and practical exam
BIOL 21000 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY NS LA
1-3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Staff
ENROLLMENT: Offered on demand only.
PREREQUISITE: One introductory biology course; permission of instructor.
OBJECTIVES: For students who desire research work but have not yet completed BIOL 30200. May be repeated once for credit.
STUDENTS: 1st and 2nd year Biology and Biochemistry majors who wish to conduct research prior to taking BIOL-30200
FORMAT AND STYLE: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
GRADING: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
BIOL 22700 GENETICS NS LA
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Asma Hatoum, CNS 165, Ext. 4-1181, ahatoum@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 48
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, OR BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200; CHEM 12100 or CHEM 123OO; CHEM-12200 or CHEM-12600
OBJECTIVES: 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.
STUDENTS: Any student can take it as long as the prerequisite courses are taken.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours.
GRADING: Exams, lab write ups, a lab report and an oral presentation.
BIOL 27800 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE NS LA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Allen-Gil, CNS 255, Ext. 4-1066, sallen@ithaca.edu
PREREQUISITE: One of the following course sequences: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, or BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200, or BIOL 15100.
OBJECTIVES: We will explore principles of toxicology, pharmacology and risk assessment. We will investigate how humans are exposed to a variety of chemicals (pesticides, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, asbestos, etc.), what the chemicals do to the human body, and how to detect exposure and treat patients.
STUDENTS: Open to anyone with an interest in the environment and health. Intended for biology, chemistry, physics, environmental studies and environmental sciences; especially those with an interest in a career in medicine or public health.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture: 3 hours
GRADING: Essay exams, assignments, and term paper.
BIOL 30000 INDEPENDENT STUDY U LA
1-3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
ENROLLMENT: Offered on demand only.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
OBJECTIVES: For teaching interns (working within the department) and for students pursuing special laboratory projects or literature research. 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.
STUDENTS: Intended primarily for Biology and Biochemistry majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
GRADING: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor
BIOL 30100 LITERATURE IN BIOLOGY NS LA
2 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Jean Hardwick, CNS 168, Ext. 4-3213, jhardwick@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 20
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, OR BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200; one other biology course.
OBJECTIVES: This course will discuss how to write and analyze scientific papers. Students will present research articles, critique written and oral presentations, and learn proper form for writing scientific papers.
STUDENTS: Intended for sophomore and junior Biology and Biochemistry majors
FORMAT AND STYLE: Seminar discussions based on readings and reports in current research literature.
GRADING: Based primarily on oral presentations, participation, and written assignments.
BIOL-30200 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY NS LA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
ENROLLMENT: Offered on demand only.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, OR BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200; BIOL 30100 (may be taken concurrently). Permission of instructor - form is available at the Biology office or on the web.
OBJECTIVES: Research by biology majors. It is recommended that projects be performed during the junior year. Research areas must be selected by midterm of the semester prior to enrollment. A session is scheduled every term for students to meet prospective supervisors.
STUDENTS: Biology majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Dependent on the topic: Many sections have regular lab meetings. Students are expected to devote at least 10 hours per week to their projects.
GRADING: They are graded on their progress throughout the term and on a final paper and formal presentation.
BIOL 31500 NEUROBIOLOGY NS LA
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Jean Hardwick, CNS 168, Ext. 4-3213, jhardwick@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 20
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, OR BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200; PSYC 31100 or one additional biology course.
OBJECTIVES: Study of the biology of the nervous system with an emphasis placed on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying nerve function. This course 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.
STUDENTS: Biology majors, Psychology majors, Neuroscience minors, Biochemistry majors, or other students with a strong interest in Neuroscience
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture and discussion, with an emphasis placed on reading and analyzing the scientific literature.
GRADING: Exams and oral presentation
BIOL 40000 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY U LA
1-3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Staff
ENROLLMENT: Offered on demand only.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
OBJECTIVES: For students desiring further research work beyond level 3. This course may be taken twice for credit.
STUDENTS: Intended for Biology and Biochemistry majors who have completed BIOL-30200.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor.
GRADING: Varies depending on the nature of the project, by arrangement with the faculty mentor.
BIOL-40100 / BIOL-40200 BIOLOGY HONORS PROGRAM NS LA
2-3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Staff
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the honors program
OBJECTIVES: Research and thesis for biology majors pursing 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.
STUDENTS: Biology majors
FORMAT AND STYLE: Laboratory and/or field research. An honors thesis and oral defense of the thesis are required.
GRADING Based on research, thesis and oral defense.
BIOL 41100 / BIOL-41200 BIOLOGY SEMINAR NS LA
.5 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Smith, CNS 155, Ext. 4-3975, asmith@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 30
OBJECTIVES: To learn about current research in Biology and career opportunities for Biology majors, from guest presenters.
STUDENTS: Required of senior biology majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Seminars, discussion, and readings in the biological sciences.
GRADING: Pass/fail only.
BIOL 45200 MICROBIOLOGY NS LA
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Kirwin Providence, CNS 156, Ext. 4-3979, kprovidence@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 16
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, or BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200; CHEM 12100 or CHEM 123OO; CHEM 12200 or CHEM 12600; CHEM 22100; CHEM 22200.
OBJECTIVES: This course examines the characteristics of bacteria. An emphasis is placed on understanding microbial growth, using microbes for genetic engineering, how these organisms affect food and water quality, and the human immune response to pathogens.
STUDENTS: Biology and Biochemistry majors
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours.
GRADING: Combination of exams and assignments
