A course designed to provide an understanding of the principles of human biology for non-science students. Topics covered include: biochemistry, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, digestion, nutrition, circulation, excretion, metabolism, hormonal control, the nervous system, reproduction and heredity.

An introductory course designed for students who choose the science option. It deals with major concepts and scientific terms in biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.

This course examines the role of science in the development of Western Civilization from its beginning as an area of astrological inquiry and speculation to its extraordinary impact on twentieth-century life.

Study of the general structural features of different groups of organisms to emphasize the diversity of life. Ecological aspects include the interrelationship between the organism, populations, and communities, and their environment. Includes at least one trip to the Museum of Natural History.

Genetic manipulation, cloning, abortion, euthanasia, behavior modification, the practice of behavior control upon groups, and other ethical issues are considered from the scientific and moral points of view.

Basic principles of physical and historical geology, with emphasis on the following topics: volcanoes, earthquakes, land-slides, deformation of the earth's crust, continental drift and plate tectonics, extinction (e.g. the dinosaurs). Includes at least one fossil-collecting field trip to upstate New York, and other trips in the metropolitan area.

An introduction to life and health for non-science majors. This course introduces the concepts of health and disease. Topics include stress and emotional health, physical fitness, diet and nutrition, weight management, sexual health and communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, injury prevention, environmental health, geriatric health, and health care in America.

Individual student projects are completed in conjunction with GSSN 215.

Prerequisite: Co-requisite: GSSN 215.

This course offers a specialized review of the principles of sound nutrition and the effects of diet on personal well-being. Environmental, social, physical, and psychological reasons underlying poor diet are examined.

This course analyzes the basis for diet therapy and the nutritional care of the individual who requires altered nutritional needs. Emphasis is on the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.

Prerequisite: GSSN 246.

Study of selected topics in science.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Departmental and Dean's permission.

A two-semester course in general biology involving the study of morphology, anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia to provide the students with an adequate background of the various life processes (lecture & laboratory). Not open to students who have taken GSBN 111.

Prerequisite: GSSN 100 or exemption and departmental approval.

A course designed to provide an understanding of the principles of human biology for the non-science student. Topics covered include: biochemistry, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, digestion, nutrition, circulation, excretion, metabolism, hormonal control, nervous system, reproduction and inheritance. Laboratory exercises on topics discussed in lectures are included. Not open to students who have taken GSBN 101.

This course is designed for pre-professional students (i.e., OTA, PTA and Medical Coding) as an introduction to a basic understanding of the structural organization of the human body starting with the tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive and nervous systems. The course will focus on the cellular organization and on the tissue and organ level of each system. In laboratory exercises, students study and learn structures from various available anatomical models. Not for science majors.

his is the second of the two courses offered to pre-professional students. The course focuses on the organization of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems. Class discussions deal with the basic cellular, tissue level and organ level organization of each system. Functional significances as well as clinical correlations of some structures are also covered. Special focus will be on fertilization and reproduction, pregnancy and lactation, coronary and cerebrovascular circulation. Laboratory exercises include studying structures from available anatomical models. Not for science majors. *See bulletin of the Lander Colleges of Arts and Sciences.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: GSBN 117.

Structure and function of the cell and its organelles. Topics include membrane structure and function, organelle functions, signal transduction, cell cycle and cancer.

Prerequisite: GSBN 101-102

Basic laws of heredity and their physical basis (Classical Genetics); structure and function of the gene (Molecular Genetics); and population genetics with some attention to human genetic abnormalities. The laboratory work familiarizes the student with basic techniques in genetic research including making crosses, analysis of data, recombinant DNA technology and problem solving. (Lecture and laboratory course.)

Prerequisite: GSBN 101-102

A two-semester course involving the study of the anatomy of the human body, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and physiological principles which govern human functions (lecture and laboratory).

Prerequisite: GSBN 102.

Prevention and control of disease and the basic principles of microbiology as applied to personal and community hygiene (lecture and laboratory sessions).

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: GSBN 102.

This course covers molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, B- and T-cell receptors, antibody formation and immunity, cytotoxic responses, and regulation of the immune response. Special topics include immunosuppression, immunotherapy, autoimmunity and vaccination.

Prerequisite: GSBN 101-102

This course is designed to study the interactive physiology of mammals, with emphasis of the human organism, as regulated by the endocrine system. It will cover the following areas: (1) cellular endocrinology, including hormonereceptor interactions, second messenger systems, and hormonal synthesis; (2) systemic endocrinology, including regulation of body metabolism and homeostasis, and reproductive endocrinology; (3) new trends in molecular endocrinology; (4) disease states due to endocrine malfunction.

Prerequisite: GSBN 101-102

The main focus of this course is regulation of gene expression. It integrates advanced biotechnology, cell biology and genetics. The laboratory consists of experiments designed to support concepts presented in lecture.

Prerequisite: GSBN 101-102

Requires the preparation of a Senior Research Thesis based on the performance of a comprehensive literature search and critical review of a topic selected by the student and the instructor. An oral presentation, in the format of national scientific society meetings, is required in addition to the written document. Evaluation will be based on ability to retrieve information from the scientific literature, critical analysis of original research papers, quality of the oral presentation, and demonstration of skills learned in the biology courses taken.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite or Corequisite: 4 elective GSB courses and Senior status. Requires department permission to register.

Student must perform original research in an ongoing research project. The student is required to present a documented rational for the conduction of the research project, report the results obtained, critique the experimental design and prepare a proposal stating how they would continue the research beyond the current experiments.

Prerequisite: GSBN 493. Requires suitable arrangement with a lab and departmental permission to register.

Topics include classification and states of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. Problem-solving is an integral part of the course.

Prerequisite: or co-requisite: GSMN 134

Topics include properties of solutions, thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium, rates of chemical reactions, acid base equilibria, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.

Prerequisite: GSCN 101

Topics covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work with the methodology involved in synthetic and analytic procedures.

Prerequisite: GSCN 102.

This course introduces the basic concepts and laboratory techniques of inorganic chemistry. Topics covered include atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, thermodynamics, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite: GSMN 130.

Fundamentals of organic chemistry are studied by stressing functional groups. The chemistry of biologically important molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids is discussed. Basic techniques of separation and purification of the organic laboratory such as crystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography are introduced. Synthetic tools are also utilized.

Prerequisite: GSCN 230

Emphasis on the chemical descriptions of the basic biological systems such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Aspects dealt with are structure, metabolism, functions in the cell, and control mechanisms.

Prerequisite: GSCN 201

This two-semester course is designed for the non-physics major and covers relativity and nuclear, atomic, and molecular structure; classical mechanics; heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results.

Prerequisite: GSMN 134.

Emphasis on the chemical descriptions of the basic biological systems such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Aspects dealt with are structure, metabolism, functions in the cell, and control mechanisms.

Prerequisite: GSCN 201

This course aims to provide non-science majors with a conceptual understanding of physics. Students learn the basic principle of Newtonian physics and how it is applied to real-world phenomena. An emphasis on the areas of mechanics and wave phenomena with applications to sound and light.

Prerequisite: GSMN 130.

A study of the structure and function of normal human and animal cells, tissues, and organs. Laboratory studies include microscopic examination of prepared slides and electron micrographs.

Prerequisite: GSBN 102

A two-semester course involving the study of the anatomy of the human body, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and physiological principles which govern human functions (lecture and laboratory).

Prerequisite: GSBN 102.

A two-semester course in general biology involving the study of morphology, anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia to provide the students with an adequate background of the various life processes (lecture & laboratory). Not open to students who have taken GSBN 111.

Prerequisite: GSSN 100 or exemption and departmental approval.

Topics covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work with the methodology involved in synthetic and analytic procedures.

Prerequisite: GSCN 102.

This two-semester course is designed for the non-physics major and covers relativity and nuclear, atomic, and molecular structure; classical mechanics; heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results.

Prerequisite: GSMN 134.