Courses Offered in Biology

This course deals with fundamental biological systems, from the cellular to the organismal level. With appropriate reference to man, the course will emphasize the unity and diversity of operational systems in all organisms. Topics are intended to provide a foundation of basic principles and vocabulary to be utilized in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Nursing courses. Laboratory exercises introduce dissection, microscopy, experimentation and observation. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have completed BIO122 or BIO132. Co-requisite: CHE117 or CHE130

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

A focus on local plants, both native and introduced, and what they tell us about our environment and culture. A combination of hands-on, analytical, and interdisciplinary projects will explore topics such as the history of botany, varieties of botanical collections (such as botanical gardens, conservatories, herbaria, and seed banks), the lives and work of expert amateurs and professional botanists who have built botanical knowledge, and the many communities that benefited from that knowledge. Three lecture hours per week, which may include field trips.
Pre-/Co-Requisites: Open only to students in the Honors Program. Not open to Biology majors. Not open to students who have completed BIO115H, BIO117H, or BIO116H.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

Features of diversity among organisms are emphasized. Topics include taxonomy, a survey of the biological kingdoms, anatomy and physiology of representative organisms, and the interaction of the organism and its living and nonliving environment. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have completed BIO115H, BIO117H or BIO131.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

Basic biological principles common to all living things are emphasized. Topics include basic chemistry, cell form and function, respiration, photosynthesis, principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics, the origin of life, and principles of evolution. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have completed BIO105, or BIO116H, Bio117H or BIO132.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

This course is given in two units. I: The phylogeny of Homo sapiens and the milestones in human social and cultural development, including the role humans play in global ecology. II: Human genetics and the structural and functional organization of the human body. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have completed BIO121.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

This course is intended as one-half of a two-semester sequence with BIO132. This course examines the diversity of life within evolutionary and ecological frameworks. Lecture topics include the kingdoms of life, evolutionary theory, basic anatomy and physiology of organisms, behavior, ecosystems and ecology. Emphasis will be placed on the different physiological and ecological adaptations of organisms for a vast array of ecosystems within the natural world. Laboratory exercises introduce basic dissection techniques, computer simulations, experimental design and analysis and experiments on the interactions between organisms and their environments. Student projects involve group experiments developing lab and field work, library and presentation skills. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Intended for students majoring in Biology. Not open to students who have completed BIO115H,BIO117H or BIO121.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

This course is intended as one half of a two-semester sequence with BIO131. An integrated course stressing basic principles of biology. Lecture topics include chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, DNA and protein synthesis, and evolution. Life processes are examined to illustrate these biological concepts. Emphasis is placed on relationships between structure and function at the cellular level. Laboratory exercises introduce microscopy, scientific writing and research, data analysis, and experimental techniques. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Intended for students majoring in Biology or Geology. Not open to students who have completed BIO105,or BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO122.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning Lab

This is the first half of a two-course sequence, within which the various systems of the human body will be studied, including tissues and skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Appropriate medical terminology will be introduced. Three lecture hours and one-three hour laboratory per week. Not open to Biology majors, except those with a concentration in Medical Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or to students who have completed BIO206.
Prerequisites: BIO105 or an introductory Biology lab sequence; CHE117 or CHE130; or permission of the Department Chairperson. Co-requisite for Biology majors: CHE212.

Credits: 4.00

A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I with emphasis on the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, immune and reproductive systems. Appropriate medical terminology will be introduced. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Not open to Biology Majors, except those with a concentration in Medical Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or to students who have completed BIO206.
Prerequisite: BIO200.

Credits: 4.00

This course examines human heredity and related social issues. Topics include the physical basis of heredity, gene expression, human genetic diversity and disease, gene technology, and bioethics. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

A study of the fundamental anatomy and physiology of the human body including basic concepts of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, and urogenital systems. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to Biology majors or students who have completed BIO200-201.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO124, or BIO 131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

A course that explores the scientific basis for current local regional and worldwide environmental problems. The principles underlying the support and maintenance of ecosystems are discussed. The course material demonstrates how solutions to environmental problems lie in recognizing ecological principles and managing human ecosystems accordingly. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

This course examines the basic biological science of nutrition. Topics include the caloric, carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin, and mineral components of foods and their recommended intake levels. Students learn to record, analyze and interpret their own dietary intake and compare this of the goals of a healthy diet. This course reviews how excessive or deficient dietary intake of nutrients related to health problems and diseases.Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

An analysis of cells, the basic units of life, emphasizing eukaryotic subcellular and molecular structures and how they influence and control cell functions. The course will involve investigating relationships of intracellular structures and interactions of cells with their environment using an integration of cytological, ultrastructural, biochemical, physiological, molecular, and genetic approaches. Laboratories will stress investigative methods of studying cells. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Intended for students majoring in Biology.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson; and CHE130.

Credits: 4.00

Marine Biology is an introduction to the biology of marine organisms. Selected organisms will be used to develop an understanding of the biological principles common to marine organisms. The taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology of marine life will be discussed. Demonstrations and occasional local field trips will stress the identification of local marine forms and the ecology of different habitats. In the Fall semester, field trips may occur on weekends. Not open to Biology Majors or students who have taken BIO322.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

Each human is a superorganism! You are the cellular and anatomical structures that make up your body, along with the millions of microorganisms that live with you on all parts of the body exposed to the environment. This course will explore the structure and function of the human immune system and the human microbiome that interact to keep us free of disease, as well as the activity of the immune system when responding to an invader or injury. Epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of disease outbreaks will be covered, as well as strategies to maintain a healthy microbiome and immune system. Three lecture hours per week. May not be used as a Biology major elective.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Scientific Reasoning

This course is a study of the hereditary material - how it is organized, how it is transmitted, how it changes, how it provides information to the cell and how well-designed experiments allow researchers to learn more about genetic mechanisms. Topics to be discussed include the biochemistry of nucleic acids, genome organization and duplication chromosome segregation and heredity, genetic variation, gene expression and regulation, and an introduction to genetic analysis. three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO132 or BIO122 or permission of departmental Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credit for BIO402. Required of Biology majors.

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces fundamental principles of ecology, providing a scientific framework for understanding the dynamic processes and relationships that support life. It also examines what it means to be in the Anthropocene – The Age of Humans – and the ecological footprint of our species on the environment. Students will practice analytical skills by exploring potential solutions to environmental challenges and pathways to sustainability. Course activities connect students to the broader scientific community. Three lecture hours per week, which may include local field trips.
Prerequisites: BIO131, BIO121, or permission of Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credits for BIO208.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an introduction to evolution as the frame of reference for hypothesis testing in modern biology, Topics include the history of evolutionary thought from Darwin through evolutionary development, mechanisms of species formation, and the patterns and processes of evolution observed in clades, genomes genes, and gene regulation in a wide vane of organisms. Morphological, physiological and genetic examples demonstrate how evolutionary hypotheses are generated and tested to investigate the evolutionary relationships of living organisms. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BI0131-BIO132, BI0121-BIO122 or permission of Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credits for BIO220.

Credits: 3.00

A survey of major plant groups with emphasis on plant relationships, means of reproduction, morphology, and physiology. Fieldwork will be programmed when conditions are favorable. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Scheduled weekend field trips will be required.
Prerequisite: An introductory Biology laboratory sequence, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Over the past 3.6 billion years, our planet has become populated by a spectacular variety of life. Threats to this biological diversity are many and increasing. Conservation biologists use scientific study, public education, and persuasion to address this challenge. This writing-intensive course will use writing as a means to learn about the field of conservation biology. We will use biological principles to understand the field of conservation biology, and investigate how biodiversity is described and distributed. We will then consider the many ways to assess its value, and the arguments used to justify its conservation. This work will lead into an exploration of the causes of biodiversity loss, the characteristics that make species vulnerable to extinction, conservation strategies, and methods of conservation planning. Students will have the opportunity to write in different genres for different audiences. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: A W-I course, and an Introductory Biology laboratory sequence or permission of Department Chairperson
Co-requisites: BIO121 or BIO131

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Communication-Level II

An introduction to the characteristics and biology of microorganisms, with emphasis on the epidemiology of human pathogens, and understanding of the infective process, immunology, and control of these organisms. The laboratory phase of this course will provide the student with practice in aseptic techniques and manipulation of microbial environments. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105 or BIO131 or BIO132 and CHE117 or CHE130.

Credits: 4.00

A study of the ontogeny, phylogeny, structure, and taxonomy of the vertebrates. Laboratory will consist of the comparative, systematic dissection and study of selected vertebrate types. Three lecture hours and two two-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites: An introductory majors biology lab sequence, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

How does the human body function? How do our organs develop and grow? Why did we evolve this strange bipedal form? This course explores human anatomy, with an emphasis on the function, structure and evolution of the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Lectures are combined with intensive laboratory learning experiences. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO212, BIO217, BIO219, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

This course examines the evolution, systematics, morphology, physiology and behavior of the largest, most diverse group of animals on the planet, the insects! The laboratory focuses on insect morphology and identification; required local field trips occur in the first half of the semester. Instead of a traditional collection of pinned insects, students will compile a photo collection based upon insects seen in the field and specimens observed in the laboratory. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105, BIO121, BIO124, or BIO131, or permission of the
Department Chairperson

Credits: 4.00

The morphology, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and systematics of invertebrates are studied. Required field trips, including two full-day trips, perhaps on weekends, to local habitats and scientific institutions for observation of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates will be conducted. Three lecture hours and two two-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO 124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

This course will explore the molecular mechanisms that cells utilize to detect and respond to the extracellular environment. Cells employ many sophisticated means of biochemical communication to obtain nutrients, maintain stable internal conditions, reproduce, differentiate, and migrate. This course will examine the biochemical and molecular processes that contribute to these cellular behaviors.
Prerequisites: BIO212 and CHE212 or permission of the department chairperson.

Credits: 3.00

The basic principles of development are studied. Though material illustrating developmental stages in a wide variety of organisms, including protistans, plants, and animals will be used, the major emphasis will be on development in vertebrates. The biochemical, morphological, and evolutionary aspects of development will be studied. The laboratory will combine descriptive and experimental exercises. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have received credit for BIO312N.
Prerequisite: BIO212, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

An introduction to major concepts and experimental techniques in molecular biology. This course examines the synthesis of RNA, proteins, and the regulation of these processes. Molecular biology techniques covered in lecture include PCR, gene cloning, primer design, the basics of DNA and protein sequence analysis (bioinformatics), DNA assembly and qRT-PCR. Laboratories will focus on methods used in cloning DNA. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO212
Co-requisites: CHE212

Credits: 4.00

A study of the vertebrate animals, with emphasis on their ecology and life histories. Lab and fieldwork will include identification of vertebrates, museum techniques used in specimen preparation and storage, and field methods used in vertebrate studies. Several weekend field trips will be required. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

An introduction to the study of the protozoan and helminth parasites. The laboratory will involve identification of prepared slides of parasitic types and also collecting and staining parasites from marine and freshwater hosts. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO132 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Biotechnology is applied biology which uses living organisms or their processes in the manufacture of products for biological research, health care, pharmaceutical manufacturing or consumer use. Lecture will examine current methods for production and detection of genes and gene products created in model organisms. Topics may include current techniques in nucleic acid and protein sequencing or expression in model organisms, and antibody use and production. Laboratories focus on tissue culture and expression and detection of exogenous nucleic acids or proteins in cultured cells using molecular biological and antibody techniques. Field trips off campus may be required. Occasional short periods of lab work outside of the scheduled course time may be required. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 212, CHE 212. Limited to students with a minimum of C in BIO 212, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Virology is the study of microorganisms that penetrate a host cell and commandeer its biosynthetic mechanisms in order to replicate. The most abundant microorganism on Earth, viruses exist that infect every type of cell from microscopic bacteria and protozoans to multicellular plants and animals. Though viral infection ultimately results in the death of the cell, viruses are ancient microorganisms that persist in every ecosystem, and this course will examine specific viral replication cycles as well as the role viruses play in global population dynamics. Bioinformatics is the science of recognizing meaningful patterns within a large pool of biological data using computational tools. Viruses are often identified and studied through examination of the sequence of their genome, which is a large pool of nucleotide data. Bioinformatics computational tools will be used to mine publicly available nucleotide sequence data to understand the biology, evolutionary relationships, diversity, and population dynamics of viruses. 3 lecture hours.
Course Pre-requisites: Restrictions, Limitations: BIO132 or BIO122 or BIO105 and BIO212 or BIO217 or BIO219 or permission of department chairperson.

Credits: 3.00

A detailed view of the physical, chemical, geological, and biological factors that determine the nature of life in the sea. Adaptations, patterns of distribution, and production of plankton, nekton, and benthos with special attention to their interrelationships and interactions with the environment will be studied. Two or three field trips including an afternoon sampling cruise and an all-day field trip to tour facilities and an oceanographic research vessel in Woods Hole, MA. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H, or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Students will explore the structure, systematics and function of fishes. The biology of locally important species is emphasized, but the global diversity of freshwater and marine fishes is examined. Instruction is through lectures, discussions, and hands-on experiences that include dissection, use of dichotomous keys, and developing/conducting an experiment examining in-depth the physiological function of at least one organ system. Required weekend field trips may be scheduled. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO101-102, or BIO103, or BIO105, or BIO108H, or BIO115H-116H, or BIO121-122, or BIO122-123, or BIO122-124, or BIO131-132, or permission of Department Chairperson

Credits: 4.00

This course will explore the field of animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective, focusing on social behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates. The course examines mechanisms of behavior and their adaptive functions. Topics include principles of communication, mating systems, sexual selection, game theory, foraging, predator avoidance and social living. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory each week.
Pre-requisite: An introductory biology laboratory sequence or permission of the department chair.

Credits: 4.00

A survey of plants living in seawater environments with particular emphasis on taxonomy, morphology, and ecology. Selected studies on algal physiology are also included. In addition to the regularly scheduled lab/field program, students will be required to plan and participate in two one-day field trips on the weekend. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

An introduction to the basic concepts of human disease, manifestations of disease, and diseases of major organ systems integrated with normal anatomy and physiology. Required of students in the Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO201, CHE213.

Credits: 3.00

A course that explores the biological diversity of marine mammals. Special attention is given to comparison of structural, physiological and behavioral adaptations found in the different groups, including whales, seals, manatees, and sea otters. Some discussion of commercial utilization and conservation is included. Occasional weekend field trips may be required. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: An Introductory Biology Lab sequence, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 3.00

This course is designed to introduce scuba certified students to research methods used in the study of biology, ecology and physiology of subtidal organisms. Current underwater research methods are taught and implemented in underwater exercises. Potential topics for lectures and labs include: diving physics, physiology, dive planning, first aid for diving professionals, sampling designs, statistical analysis, underwater photography, population census methods and fish habitat surveys. This course fulfills the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) scientific diver training requirements. Three lecture hours and one four hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: Basic Open Water Scuba certification, an Introductory Biology laboratory sequence; or permission of Department Chairperson. Students must supply their own scuba equipment.

Credits: 4.00

Students explore the biological, sociological and economical constraints to the culture of finfish and shellfish. Procedures used to culture finfish and shellfish commercially in the United States are emphasized, although globally important species and procedures are covered. Local species are used to illustrate concepts and effective techniques. Students learn how to sample and culture aquatic organisms, and to maintain their aquatic environment. Water quality, proper nutrition and prevention and control of diseases are examined. Proper use and storage of equipment and supplies are practiced. Three lecture hours per week. One three-hour laboratory per week. One or two weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisite: An introductory Biology laboratory sequence plus CHE130, or permission of the Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have completed BIO203 or BIO205.

Credits: 4.00

A field-intensive travel-study course designed to acquaint students with making observations and conducting biological research in the field, at the organismal, community, ecosystem or landscape level. Incorporates 1-2-weeks in a field location appropriate to the topic of the course. Emphasis will be placed on individual or group projects. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Chairperson. Three seminar hours per week plus time in field location.
Prerequisites: BIO131 Introduction to Organisms or equivalent.

Credits: 4.00

This course will provide students with a solid background in the anatomic and functional divisions of the human nervous system. Major areas of focus will be on the general organization of the nervous system, development and histogenesis, architecture of the central nervous system (CNS), applied Neuroanatomy, and clinical manifestations. Intended for students majoring in Occupational Therapy. Occasional field trips, perhaps on a weekend, may be scheduled. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO201 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

The biology of vertebrates is used to demonstrate the enormous adaptability of this varied group of animals. Studying specific structural and physiological adaptations within the major classes of vertebrates, the evolutionary history and adaptation of vertebrates to a wide variety of habitats is demonstrated. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years, spring semester only.
Prerequisite: BIO219, BIO220, BIO305, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 3.00

Genetics of Human Disease covers topics on the genetic basis of human diseases. Students will study a range of genetic diseases including monogenic, chromosomal, multifactorial, and epigenetic diseases. Genetic influences on infectious disease and cancer susceptibility and progression will also be a focus. The course will examine the nature of each disease, as well as treatment options and current diagnostic techniques. This course employs reading and analysis of primary and secondary research literature and multiple methods of data analysis. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO132 Introduction to Cells, BIO122 World of Cells or BIO105 Biological Systems; and BIO217 General Genetics or BIO402 Genetics or permission of Department Chairperson.
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Credits: 3.00

An analysis of fundamental biological processes as they occur on the cellular level, with emphasis on organ and organ system physiology, stressing functional relationships affecting the human body as an integrated whole organism.Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: An introductory Biology sequence, BIO212, CHE130, CHE131, CHE212 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Advanced topics in microbiology will be presented by each instructor from their area of expertise such as: structure and function of the prokaryotic cell, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, soil microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, microbial metabolism, immunology, epidemiology or virology. The course will incorporate independent research work related to the course topics offered. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

This course will consist of readings in particular areas of Biology, under the direction of a staff member. Students wishing to register for this course must make prior arrangements with the Department Chairperson and the faculty member involved. Minimum of three hours per week for each credit awarded. Open only to Junior and Senior Biology Majors.

Credits: 1.00 - 3.00

Research direction and participation in any area of Biology of interest to the student and for which a faculty specialist is available. Requires prior arrangements with and the approval of the Department Chairperson and supervising faculty member. Time, space and equipment availability necessarily limits openings to this course. A final paper detailing work performed and conclusions reached is required. Open only to Junior and Senior Biology Majors.

Credits: 1.00 - 3.00

A molecular view of the living cell, including a survey of energy transformations, catalysis, synthesis, and intermediary metabolism. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 212, CHE 131, and CHE 212, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

The structural and functional organization of the immune system and the cellular, molecular, and genetic bases of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity. Transplantation immunology, tumor immunology, and immunopathology. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO212 and CHE131 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Studies of hormone-producing tissues and their role in coordinating homeostatic mechanisms. An overview of endocrine systems with emphasis on the mechanisms of hormone action. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO131-BIO132, and CHE212 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

Student oral presentations and written reports on topics in Biology based on recent publications or projects in which the student has had significant personal involvement. Open to Juniors and Seniors. Three hours per week.
Prerequisites: Required and limited to Junior and Senior Biology Majors who have completed BIO 131 and BIO 132. W-II course.
Prerequisite: W-II course.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

An opportunity for students to gain practical or technical training in biology by working at such facilities as laboratories, museums, government agencies or biologically oriented businesses. The student makes necessary arrangements with the chosen facility, in consultation with an appropriate faculty member. Open only to Junior or Senior Biology Majors.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 3.00 - 12.00

In this seminar, each Senior Biology student will reflect on and deliver a presentation about their capstone experience, their Biology degree and their role as a trainee scientist. A Biology portfolio fulfilling the department requirement will be produced. Open only to Biology Seniors. One lecture hour per week/partially online (hybrid).
Prerequisites: BIO415 Biology Seminar and Capstone Experience, or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 1.00

DNA barcoding is a powerful molecular technique used in diverse fields such as ecology, conservation, and forensics, to determine the identity of living specimens using short standardized DNA sequence regions. Students in this course will learn underlying theory related to DNA barcoding and applications of the technique in their fields of interest. Students will also gain training in hands-on ecological, molecular, and bioinformatics techniques. Students will apply their DNA barcoding knowledge and skills to original student-designed research projects. Lectures are combined with intensive laboratory learning experiences and some field experiences. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO212 Cell Biology, BIO217 General Genetics, BIO218 Ecology & the Environment, and BIO219 Evolution or permission of Department Chairperson

Credits: 4.00

The course provides an overview of aquaculture with emphasis on applications in New England. Participants gain the skills needed to set up and operate a small, recirculating aquaculture system as a living laboratory in their classroom or to grow aquatic organisms for personal consumption or supplemental income. Two lecture hours and two two-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites:Two upper level undergraduate courses in biology or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

DNA barcoding is a powerful molecular technique to determine the identity of living specimens using short standardized DNA sequence regions. Course instruction provides foundational knowledge about the techniques and applications of DNA Barcoding and training in relevant hands-on techniques. DNA barcoding knowledge and skills will be applied to original research projects and to research reports or lesson plans related to students’ fields of professional interest. Lectures are combined with intensive laboratory learning experiences and some field experiences. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Two college-level biology courses or permission of Department Chairperson.

Credits: 4.00

This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189 or another first year seminar course.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: First Year Seminar

This course provides an introduction to the career of Nuclear Medicine Technology with an emphasis on the daily activities expected of an NMT professional. Lecture topics are designed to orient the student to the clinical environment, and will include the role of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the diagnosis of pathological disease. Two full day field visits are included in this course which allow the student to observe the activities that take place in the hospital Nuclear Medicine laboratory. Limited to Biology Majors with an NMT concentration.
Prerequisites: BIO 201, CHE 213.
Co-requisite: BIO 340.

Credits: 1.00

Assignment to Nuclear Medicine Department of affiliated hospital for 10 weeks (5 days per week). Program includes participation in performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under direction of affiliated physician. Participation in nuclear medicine educational programs and other teaching programs of the respective hospital. Limited to Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration students.
Prerequisites: BIO340, CHE212-CHE213.

Credits: 3.00

Assignment to Nuclear Medicine Department of affiliated hospital for 15 weeks (5 days each week). Program includes participation in performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under direction of affiliated physician. Participation in nuclear medicine educational programs and other teaching programs of the respective hospital.
Prerequisite: NMT401A.

Credits: 4.00

Assignment to Nuclear Medicine Department of affiliated hospital for 15 weeks (5 days each week). Program includes participation in performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under direction of affiliated physician. Participation in nuclear medicine educational programs and other teaching programs of the respective hospital.
Prerequisites: NMT402, NMT410A, NMT420.

Credits: 4.00

The basics of radiochemistry, radiopharmacy, and radiation safety will be covered in this course. State and federal regulations, and guidelines will be explained. The students will be familiarized with safe handling techniques and concepts. Radiation unit, genetic and somatic effects and carcinogenesis are include. Radiopharmaceutical production, generator systems and quality control techniques are given particular emphasis. Demonstration of equipment included. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: NMT 401A

Credits: 4.00

This is a review of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of all organ systems with correlation of appropriate diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and comparison to other modalities of patient investigation for diagnosis. Image evaluation and problems solving techniques are covered. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: NMT402, NMT405, NMT420.

Credits: 4.00

The course includes principles and theory of imaging systems including but not limited to gamma camera systems, PET scanners, hybrid scanners, survey equipment, well counters, liquid scintillation counters, single/multi channel analyzers, and dosimetry. Four lecture hours per week.
Co-requisites: NMT402 and NMT405

Credits: 4.00

The course covers the advanced imaging and therapeutics used in nuclear medicine or modalities associated with nuclear medicine. Positron Emission Tomography (PET), computerized Tomography and other imaging modalities are taught along with cross-sectional anatomy to evaluate the procedures and techniques used to diagnose and treat diseases. Advanced therapeutic procedures and isotopes are reviewed along with the prognosis of patient scenarios. Immunology related to the in-vivo and in-vitro procedures are reviewed as well. Four lecture ours per week.
Prerequisites: NMT402, NMT405, NMT420.

Credits: 4.00