50:990:253-254Anatomy and Physiology (4,4) A survey of the human body in light of basic biological principles. The mechanisms and interactions of its systems contributing to its adaptive behavior studied and integrated with gross and microscopic anatomy. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisites: (For 253) 50:120:101, 50:160:107, 50:990:255, or permission of instructor. (For 254) 50:990:253, 50:990:255,256, or permission of instructor. Designed primarily for nursing students; will not satisfy biology or biomedical technology requirements. |
50:990:301Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4) A comparative study of representative chordates with emphasis on mammalian and human anatomy. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 50:990:302. |
50:990:304Vertebrate Embryology (4) Introductory course that emphasizes cellular and molecular aspects of development. Both vertebrates and invertebrates considered. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120: 101,102, one term of organic chemistry, or permission of instructor. |
50:990:306Invertebrate Zoology (3) A guided tour of protists and animals without backbones comprising 95 percent of the animal kingdom. Emphasis placed on evolutionary and ecological relationships that make an understanding and appreciation of this diverse group of animals possible. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. |
50:990:307Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1) Laboratory exercises designed to introduce students to the 95 percent of all animals without a backbone. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:990:306. |
50:990:308Vertebrate Zoology (3) A study of the vertebrates with regard to their systematics, ecology, and behavior. Emphasizes field studies of freshwater and terrestrial vertebrates, and identification of New Jersey`s terrestrial vertebrate species, through laboratory examination of specimens and field labs to explore New Jersey habitats. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. |
50:990:309Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1) Identification of representative vertebrates through examination of specimens and field studies of New Jersey`s vertebrates. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:990:308. |
50:990:311Animal Histology (4) Covers the basic structure and function of animal tissues and the organs derived from them. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 50:990:312. |
50:990:317Animal Parasites (3) Deals with the parasites of man and other animals. The biology, morphology, taxonomy, distribution, economic importance, prevention, control, pathogenesis, and treatment of parasites responsible for diseases such as amoebiasis, trypanosomiasis, coccidiosis, toxoplasmosis, malaria, schistosomiasis, hookworm, trichinosis, and hydatid disease, among others. Arthropod parasites such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, lice, and biting flies also considered. Prerequisites: 50:120:101 and 102 or 105 or permission of instructor. |
50:990:318Animal Parasites Laboratory (1) The study of selected protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of various animals, including humans. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:990:317. |
50:990:331Animal Behavior (3) Ecological and evolutionary bases and contexts of animal behavior, emphasizing interactions with the physical and biological environments. Focuses on the principles and adaptive significance of animal design, territoriality, communication, migration, and individual and social behavior in a variety of species spanning the animal kingdom. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or 50:830:381. |
50:990:357Pathophysiology (3) An introduction to the physiological basis of disease in humans. Topics covered include inflammation, wound healing, immune responses, neoplasia, and metabolic disorders. Prerequisites: 50:990:253-254 or permission of instructor. Designed primarily for students in the nursing program; will not satisfy the biology major elective requirement. |
