50:120:101
General Biology I (R) (3)
Principles of biology, including the cellular basis of life, genetics, and evolution.
Biology majors must take Laboratory 107. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:102
General Biology II (R) (3)
Principles of biology, including the morphology, physiology, and development of plants and animals, including man.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101 and 107.
Biology majors must take Laboratory 108. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:103
Biology of Cancer (R) (3)
Discussion of the basic mechanisms underlying carcinogenesis and its prevention and treatment. Topics include the cellular basis of cancer, regulation of cellular reproduction, cancer as a hereditary disease, induction of cancer, occupational cancer, consumer products and cancer, and prevention and treatment of cancer.
Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Although open to biology and biomedical technology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement.
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50:120:105
The Facts of Life (R) (3)
Introduction (without laboratory) to biological principles. Covers basic concepts involved in understanding the structure, function, and evolution of organisms with an emphasis placed on the application of biological knowledge to problems of man and society. Topics include human nutrition, disease, reproduction and development, genetic engineering, pollution, and conservation.
Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and for the course sequence 50:120:101,102.
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50:120:106
Human Reproduction and Development (R) (3)
Topics include the formation of germ cells, chromosomes and sex, anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, hormonal control of reproduction, infertility, growth and development, genetic counseling, birth defects, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors.
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50:120:107
General Biology I Laboratory (R) (1)
Laboratory includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and use of the scientific method.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
Corequisite: 50:120:101.
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50:120:108
General Biology II Laboratory (R) (1)
Laboratory includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, ecological observation, experimentation, and use of the scientific method.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
Corequisite: 50:120:102.
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50:120:110
Biology of Disease (R) (3)
Scientific overview of the major human diseases of current interest.
Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors.
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50:120:127
Principles of Biology (3)
Not
normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the
college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Credit
will not be given for both this course and for the course sequence
50:120:101,102.
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50:120:199
Exploring Careers in Biology (1)
The purpose of this course is for students to identify or confirm their career goals in biological sciences through service learning at diverse work places. This course is not required for the B.S. in biology. However, this course is a prerequisite for the career development courses, Internship in Biology (398), and Co-Op in Biology (498).
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50:120:201
Basic Botany (3)
An introduction to the members of the plant kingdom with emphasis on their structure and function, growth and development, worldwide distribution, ecology, and economic importance. Additional topics include plant biotechnology, herbs and spices, and the origins of agriculture.
Prerequisite: 50:120:105 or another college biology course. Not open to biology majors.
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50:120:202
Understanding Environmental Problems (R) (3)
Discussion and analysis of environmental problems facing the human species. Emphasis on physical and biological principles affecting population growth; resource and energy consumption; and the pollution of the air, water, and land. Alternative solutions to environmental problems discussed in terms of conflicting economic and political values.
Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Although open to biology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement.
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50:120:203
Elements of Ecology (3)
In this course, students will learn the basics of ecological theory at varying scales of investigation. This will include at the population, community, ecosystem, and global scales.
Prerequisite: 50:120:105 or another college biology course. Not open to biology majors.
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50:120:211
Microbiology and Its Application (3)
Structure and characteristics of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, with special emphasis on forms pathogenic for humans. Metabolism and genetics of microorganisms and principles of immunology; host-microbe interactions; pathogenesis of bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases and their medication.
Prerequisites: 50:120:253 or 153; 50:160:103 or 115 and 125; or permission of instructor. Designed primarily for students in the nursing program; it will not satisfy the biology or biomedical technology requirements.
Required corequisite: 50:120:212. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:212
Microbiology and Its Applications Lab (1)
This lab is a required corequisite to Microbiology and Its Applications lecture (50:120:211). Topics covered include microscopy, staining, identification, culturing, and metabolic testing of microbial organisms with a focus on bacteria.
Required corequisite: 50:120:211. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:222
Computers in Biology (3)
Introductory course on the use of computational tools to advance research in "big data" areas of biology and medicine. Topics range from analysis of individual genes and proteins to "omics" approaches, such as genomics and proteomics, to medical applications.
Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors.
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50:120:231
Clinical Aspects of Human Genetics (3)
Principles of human heredity as applicable to nursing and allied health fields. Topics include patterns of inheritance, genetic aspects of health and disease, common genetic disorders and birth defects, genetic testing, genetic counseling, gene therapy, pedigree analysis, and genomics. Case studies will be discussed extensively. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors; does not fulfill a biology elective. This course is intended for nursing majors and/or health sciences.
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50:120:253
Basic Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
Part one of a two-semester study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. Examines chemical and biological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems. Required laboratory includes physiological experimentation, gross anatomy, dissection, microscopy, and computer simulations.
Prerequisites (for 253): 50:120:101 or 127, and 50:160:103 or 107. Prerequisite (for 254): 50:120:253.
Required corequisite for 253: 50:120:255 (lab). Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously. Designed primarily for students in the nursing program; it will not satisfy the biology or biomedical technology requirements.
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50:120:254
Basic Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
Part 2 of a
two-semester study of the form and vital functions of the human body in
its healthy state. Examines chemical and biological processes that
maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ
systems. Required laboratory includes physiological experimentation,
gross anatomy, dissection, microscopy, and computer simulations.
Prerequisite: 50:120:253.
Required corequisite: 50:120:256. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:255
Basic Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1)
Corequisite lab include gross and microscopic anatomy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and computer simulations to correspond to the topics presented in lecture.
Required corequisite: 50:120:253. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:256
Basic Anatomy and Physiology II lab (1)
Corequisite lab include gross and microscopic anatomy, dissection,
physiological experimentation, and computer simulations to correspond to
the topics presented in lecture.
Required corequisite: 50:120:254. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:260
Pathophysiology (3)
An introduction to the physiological basis of disease in humans. Topics covered include inflammation, wound healing, immune responses, neoplasia, and metabolic disorders.
Formerly 50:990:357. Prerequisites: 50:120:253-254 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:283
Statistics for Biological Research (3)
Introduction to basic concepts in statistics, including descriptive (skew, kurtosis, etc.) and quantitative (hypothesis testing, parametric tests, nonparametric tests, etc.) approaches with emphasis on application to biological sciences and experimental design.
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50:120:300
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
This course is a two-semester, comprehensive study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. In-depth examination of gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems.
Designed for biology and other science majors. Prerequisites: 50:120:101 and 50:160:115, 116.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously. Corequisite lab: 50:120:302.
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50:120:301
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
This course is a two-semester, comprehensive study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. In-depth examination of gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems.
Designed for biology and other science majors. Prerequisites: 50:120:300; 50:120:101; 50:160:115, 116.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously. Corequisite lab: 50:120:303.
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50:120:302
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1)
This course is a two-semester, comprehensive study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. In-depth examination of gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems.
Designed for biology and other science majors.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously. Corequisite lecture: 50:120:300.
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50:120:303
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1)
This course is a two-semester, comprehensive study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. In-depth examination of gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems.
Designed for biology and other science majors.
Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously. Corequisite lecture: 50:120:301.
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50:120:305
Molecular Biology (3)
Molecular mechanisms involved in the expression of
genetic information; the control of macromolecular synthesis; the
aggregation of macromolecules into DNA-protein complexes, membranes,
chromosomes, and cell organelles; and an introduction to recombinant
DNA technology.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102; 50:120:283, 50:160:335 (Organic Chemistry); or permission from instructor.
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50:120:306
Molecular Biology Laboratory (1)
Introduction to protein purification techniques, gene cloning, and recombinant DNA technology.
Pre- or corequisites: 50:120:305 and one semester of organic chemistry. This course usually is taken concurrently with 50:120:305.
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50:120:307
Genetics (3)
Principles and mechanisms of classical inheritance, organization, expression, and regulation of hereditary elements in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Systems-level approach to genetics, with an emphasis on developmental genetics.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102; 50:120:283; and one semester of organic chemistry, or permission of instructor.
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50:120:308
Genetics Laboratory (1)
Applications of genetics principles reviewed through demonstrations, problem solving, and research.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:307.
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50:120:309
Experimental Genetics (2)
This 2-credit course investigates experimental techniques used in the field of genetics.
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50:120:310
Evolution (3)
A study of the principles and mechanisms of organic evolution; the history of evolutionary theory, the origin of life, and the role of the genetic systems, variation, and natural selection in species formation; molecular evolution.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283.
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50:120:311
Human Genetics (3)
Principles of human heredity. Topics include genetic aspects of health and disease, birth defects, metabolic disorders, modes of inheritance, molecular and biochemical analyses, genomics, and proteomics. Case studies will be discussed.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102.
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50:120:312
Molecular Evolution (3)
This course investigates the changes that occur at the molecular level that drive evolution.
Prerequisite: 50:120:310.
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50:120:328
Forensic Methods and Techniques (3)
Students will be introduced to a range of forensic techniques that cut across all the life and physical sciences. Each session will cover the basic science underlying each technique as well as its practical application during a criminal investigation. A lab module accompanies this course to provide an opportunity for hands-on work.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102
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50:120:329
Forensics Methods and Techniques Lab (1)
This lab accompanies the Forensics Methods and Techniques lecture (328) with laboratory investigations based on concepts discussed in lecture.
Corequisite: 50:120:328.
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50:120:330
General Microbiology (3)
Structure and characteristics of prokaryotes, eukaryotic microorganisms, and viruses and their metabolism, genetics, ecology, and use in biotechnological applications. Also includes aspects of immunology and the pathogenesis of bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases.
Formerly 50:680:301. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283.
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50:120:331
General Microbiology Laboratory (1)
Basic microbiological techniques for isolating, examining, and identifying bacteria, fungi, and viruses; experimental investigation of their characteristics.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:330.
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50:120:333
Advanced Microbiology (3)
Deals with a more in-depth presentation of selected topics surveyed in 50:120:330 General Microbiology. Topics include aspects of virology; bacterial physiology; plasmids and genetic engineering; and pathogenesis of bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases.
Formerly 50:680:304. Prerequisite: 50:120:330.
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50:120:334
Cell Biology (3)
Structural analysis and functional correlations of cytoplasmic and nuclear components of plant, animal, and microbial cells; analysis of mitosis and meiosis; analysis of developmental mechanisms at the cellular level. Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 and one semester of organic chemistry; or permission of instructor.
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50:120:335
Cell Biology Laboratory (1)
Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture.
Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:120:334.
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50:120:338
Immunology and Serology (3)
Nature of antigens and antibodies and their relationship to humoral and cellular immunity. Discussion of laboratory procedures for the study of antigen-antibody reactions and their use for diagnostic and analytical purposes.
Formerly 50:680:311. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102.
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50:120:339
Immunology and Serology Laboratory (1)
Practice with the representative basic procedures used in immunization and the laboratory study of antigen-antibody reactions.
Formerly 50:680:312. Lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102. Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:338 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:341
General Physiology (3)
A study of the functions of living things with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of protoplasm, the conversion of energy and matter through cell respiration and synthesis, the transport of materials across membranes, cell excitability and contraction, and regulatory processes.
Formerly 50:760:301. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 and one semester of organic chemistry.
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50:120:342
General Physiology Laboratory (1)
Experimental investigation of various functions of cells by isolation and characterization of subcellular parts and examination of cellular processes such as membrane transport and cell excitability.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:341. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:341.
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50:120:344
Neurobiology I: Cell and Molecular (3)
Introduction to the biology of the nervous system. The first section examines the molecular and cell biology involved with neuronal functions; the second section emphasizes neuronal systems and interrelationships with organismic behavior.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and 334, or permission of instructor.
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50:120:345
Neurobiology II: Systems and Behavior (3)
A continuation of 50:120:344 Neurobiology I, including a close examination of the physiology of subsystems defined in the nervous system and behaviors in humans and other vertebrates. Selected invertebrate systems will also be considered. A brief examination of a relationship between brain and mind in humans will conclude this course.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283, 344 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:346
Animal Physiology (3)
A comparative study of physiological systems; nutrition, circulation, and respiration; osmoregulation and excretion; nervous and endocrine coordination.
Prerequisite: 50:120:341 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:347
Animal Physiology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:346.
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50:120:348
Human Physiology (3)
A study of the functions of human systems with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of protoplasm, the conversion of energy and matter through cell respiration and synthesis, the transport of materials across membranes, cell excitability and contraction, and regulatory processes.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283, and one semester of organic chemistry.
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50:120:349
Human Physiology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:348.
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50:120:351
General Ecology (3)
A study of the interrelations of organisms and their environments. Principles of growth, regulation, and distribution and structure; energetics of populations and communities explored.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283; 50:640:121 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:353
General Ecology Laboratory (1)
Field and laboratory exercises illustrating concepts of general ecology.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:351. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:351.
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50:120:354
Applied Ecology (3)
This course builds on the concepts learned in General Ecology and focuses on the application of these concepts in the real world.
Prerequisite: 50:120:351.
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50:120:355
Applied Ecology Lab (1)
This course accompanies the Applied Ecology lecture (354). Application of ecological concepts and practices are utilized.
Corequisite: 50:120:354.
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50:120:359
Development and Evolution (3)
A study of comparative mechanisms of animal development with an emphasis on early cell cleavages and pattern formation.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101, 102, 283.
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50:120:360
Developmental Botany (3)
A study of the hormonal, physiological, and environmental control mechanisms underlying morphological changes in the life cycles of angiosperms. Topics include embryogenesis, seed dormancy and germination, seedling growth, flowering, fruiting, and senescence.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283.
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50:120:361
Developmental Botany Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:360.
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50:120:362
Comparative Morphology of Plants (3)
An evolutionary survey of the plant kingdom: development, adaptations for survival, and representative types and life cycles from the simplest to the most advanced groups.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:363
Plant Ecology (3)
A study of plants in relation to their environment with emphasis on field studies of plant communities in New Jersey.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 351.
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50:120:366
Plant Physiology (3)
The course includes various aspects of the plant way of life with special emphasis on plant structure, biochemistry and metabolism, water and solute transport, and plant growth and development. Previous coursework in plant science such as Developmental Botany (50:130:310) is beneficial but not required. Undergraduate students who want to use this course to complete their physiology core requirement have to take the laboratory course 50:120:367 concurrently.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 341; 50:160:335 and one semester of organic chemistry; or permission of instructor.
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50:120:367
Plant Physiology Laboratory (1)
The laboratory in plant physiology is a supplement to 50:120:366 and is required for undergraduate students who want to complete their physiology core requirement with the course in plant physiology. In the laboratory course, basic concepts of plant physiology will be demonstrated, and the students will learn laboratory techniques, data analysis, and the interpretation of data of their plant physiological experiments.
Corequisite: 50:120:366.
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50:120:368
Comparative Morphology of Plants Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:362. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:362.
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50:120:369
Plant Ecology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:363.
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50:120:370
Introduction to Virology (3)
A study of viral types, life cycles, infection mechanisms, and disease.
Prerequisites: 50:120:283,330.
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50:120:371
Evolutionary Morphology (3)
A comparative anatomical and physiological study of representative chordates with emphasis on nonhuman vertebrates as studied in an evolutionary context.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:372
Evolution Morphology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:371.
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50:120:374
Vertebrate Embryology (3)
Introductory course that emphasizes cellular and molecular aspects of development. Both vertebrates and invertebrates considered.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283; 50:160:335 and one semester of organic chemistry or permission of instructor.
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50:120:375
Vertebrate Embryology Lab (1)
Introductory course that emphasizes cellular and molecular aspects of development. Both vertebrates and invertebrates considered.
Corequisite: 50:120:374.
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50:120:376
Animal Histology (3)
Covers the basic structure and function of animal tissues and the organs derived from them.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:377
Animal Histology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:376.
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50:120:378
Invertebrate 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, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:379
Animal Behavior (3)
Focuses on the neural, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms and evolution of behaviors involved with species survival, including issues of foraging, defense, mating, and societies.
Formerly 50:990:331. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:380
Vertebrate 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 exploring New Jersey habitats.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:381
Vertebrate Zoology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:380.
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50:120:385
Weird Biology (3)
Core courses present foundation material to investigate the basis of a discipline. This elective course focuses on ignored topics of biological study that require substantive and cognitive investigation to understand. Students will read and interpret science from the popular press and from research literature. Sample topics include discussions of the number of Loch Ness monsters living in Loch Ness (ecology), the brain representation (homunculus) of an intact body in a person born without arms and legs (neurology), responses of bamboo-dwelling ants to rainfall (behavior), and the appreciation of music in animals (behavior, psychology, neurology).
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283.
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50:120:387
Circadian Rhythms (3)
This course explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which organisms "keep time." The course will cover fundamental properties of biological rhythms and cellular and molecular structure of circadian oscillators in many organisms including cyanobacteria, fungi, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 and 330 or 307.
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50:120:388
Invertebrate Zoology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:378. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:378.
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50:120:389
Circadian Rhythms Lab (1)
This lab course will teach students how to empirically study the cellular clock by using either a model organism or a species of interest to students.
Corequisite: 50:120:387.
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50:120:390
Principles and Practices of Biological Research (3)
This course teaches basic skills for performing biological research; asking a good research question, formulating hypotheses, designing experiments to test a hypothesis, generating experimental data for hypothesis testing, performing simple statistical tests on experimental data using computational programs, presenting experimental data, writing a scientific article.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
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50:120:391
Principles and Practices of Biological Research Lab (1)
This lab accompanies the Principles and Practices in Biological Research lecture. This course is designed for undergraduate research training in the biology laboratory including experimental design, hypothesis development and testing, generating experimental data, analysis of data, and scientific writing.
Corequisite: 50:120:390. Lecture and lab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:392
Communicating Biomedical Science (3)
This course focuses on developing communication skills that support clear, accurate communication of complex scientific information.
Prerequisite 50:120:283.
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50:120:393
Special Topics Biology (3)
Special Topics courses are offered by
semester depending on timely events in biology, special interests of
faculty, or expertise from external scholars.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
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50:120:394
Special Topics Biology (3)
Special Topics courses are offered by
semester depending on timely events in biology, special interests of
faculty, or expertise from external scholars.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
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50:120:395
Special Topics Biology (3)
Special Topics courses are offered by
semester depending on timely events in biology, special interests of
faculty, or expertise from external scholars.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
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50:120:396
Special Topics Biology (3)
Special Topics courses are offered by
semester depending on timely events in biology, special interests of
faculty, or expertise from external scholars.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
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50:120:398
Internship Biology (3)
Prerequisites: 50:120:199, 283.
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50:120:399
Current Topics in Biology (3)
An interactive, seminar-based forum in which students select a topic of their interest and present a seminar to the biology department on a primary literature article related to their chosen topic. This will be accompanied by a written report on the topic that will be peer reviewed before its final submission. Additionally, each student will select a peer's topic and serve as a commentator of both an oral presentation and a written report. Topics can include any aspect of biology but are subject to the instructor's approval. Finally, a comprehensive written exam encompassing the major concepts of biology will be administered as a required part of the course.
Designed to be taken in final year of biology major. Prerequisites: 50:120:101, 102, 283.
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50:120:401
Microtechnique and Its Applications (4)
Covers topics on the theory and methods of fixation, sectioning, and staining, including techniques in histochemistry. Among others, the following procedures are taught: paraffin, plastic, and frozen sectioning; standard staining methods (e.g., hematoxylin and eosin); as well as special methods for identifying carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, and other cell tissue components.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283 and 376 or permission of instructor.
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50:120:402
Mycology (3)
A study of fungi in ecosystems, their life cycles, diversity, and interactions with other taxa.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101, 102, 283.
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50:120:403
Mycology Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Prerequisites 120:101, 102, 283.
This course usually is taken concurrently with 50:120:402.
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50:120:410
Electron Microscopy (2)
Use of the transmission electron microscope and ultramicrotome. Preparation of samples and examination of thin sections of tissues, negative-stained materials, and replicas of cells. Immunolabeling and cytochemistry of cells.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283.
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50:120:422
Ecology of Soil Organisms (3)
Explores the basic principles of ecology from the viewpoint of soil organisms. The role of soil organisms is essential to the sustainability of ecosystems.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 351.
Required corequisite: 50:120:423.
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50:120:423
Ecology of Soil Organisms Lab (1)
This laboratory pursues
objectives in parallel with its associated lecture course.
Corequisite: 50:120:422. Lecture andlab must be taken simultaneously.
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50:120:444
Molecular Diagnostics (3)
Comprehensive introduction to the rapidly growing field of molecular diagnostics.
Topics include modern molecular biological applications in infectious
disease, genetics testing, cancer diagnosis and metastasis, forensic
science, and personalized medicine. The many different nucleic acid and
protein test methods that are being integrated into clinical laboratory
science will be discussed.
Prerequisites: 50:120:307, 101,102.
Corequisite: 50:120:305.
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50:120:450
Tropical Field Ecology (4)
A study of ecological systems, biodiversity, and population dynamics in tropic regions.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101, 102, 283, 351.
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50:120:460
Medical, Industrial, and Environmental Mycology (3)
Fungi are integral in many ecological processes. They act as decomposers not only of dead plant and animal matter, but are active pathogens of plants and animals, including humans. Since fungi are evolutionarily close to animals, it is often difficult to target fungi with antibiotics which do not also harm their human host. Antibiotic production is a natural defense mechanism of fungi, which has been exploited by humans. Fungi or the byproducts of fungal activity are used in the food industry. They are of huge economic importance in food spoilage and crop reduction. Fungi can be important agents in controlling pollutants in industrial processes and pollutant spills.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 283, 351.
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50:120:471
Forensic Serology (3)
This course addresses the theory and practice of forensic serology. Students will learn the presumptive and confirmatory testing methods used to determine the type and source of biological stains along with new technologies under development.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283.
Corequisite: 50:120:473.
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50:120:473
Forensic Serology Lab (1)
This lab section provides practical training in forensic serological techniques.
Corequisite: 50:120:471.
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50:120:480
Recombinant DNA Technology (3)
Examination of the recombinant DNA technology and its utility in
specific medical and industrial applications as well as its use in
basic research. Topics include discussion of in vitro
mutagenesis, heterologous and gene expression in a variety of hosts,
disease diagnosis, and gene therapies using genetic engineering, as
well as the ecological/social impacts of recombinant DNA technology.
Prerequisite: 50:120:305.
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50:120:491
Special Problems in Biology I (BA)
Designed to meet the needs of outstanding students who have demonstrated an aptitude for original work and may wish to undertake special problems.
Prerequisite: 50:120:283, 390. Permission of instructor. No more than 8 credits can be counted toward the biology major.
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50:120:492
Special Problems Biology II (BA)
Prerequisite: 50:120: 491.
Corequisite: 50:120:494.
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50:120:494
Seminar in Biology (1)
Members of the seminar prepare and present reports on recent research findings.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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50:120:495
Biology Honors Thesis I (3)
Members of the seminar prepare and present reports on recent research findings.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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50:120:496
Biology Honors Thesis II (3)
Prerequisite: 50:120:495.
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50:120:497
Co-op in Biology (3-12)
Prerequisites: 50:120:199, 50:120:283.
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Liberal Arts Colleges 
