01:556:101 Studies in Biomedical Sciences (3) Lectures and laboratory in microbiology including basic morphology, physiology, and genetics of bacteria and viruses, with an introduction to human pathogens. Experience in a clinical department and participation in biomedical research and seminars. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: One year of college, including one semester of college biology or chemistry, and one semester of college math. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during the summer semester.

01:556:130 Introduction to Scientific Research (3) How research projects are developed and what skills are needed to undertake research projects. Lectures, discussions, and small-group activities. Serves as a prerequisite for the research-oriented internship of Project SUPER. Pre- or corequisites: 01:640:112 or 115; one course in the natural sciences. Enrollment limited to students in Project SUPER.

01:556:140 The Greenhouse Effect (3) Physical and chemical bases of the greenhouse effect and its global impact: biological, climatic, economic, and political. Reducing the emission of greenhouse gases; nuclear energy and other alternative energy sources. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 1.5 hrs. For nonscience majors; not for major credit in science and engineering. Credit not given for both this course and 01:160:140 or 01:450:140 or 01:750:140.

01:556:143 Energy and Climate Change (4) Introduction to science and the scientific method within the context of humanity's need for energy and the resulting impact on climate. Climate, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering as they relate to energy and sustainability from a global perspective. Survey of energy-related economics and policy options.

01:556:201 Studies in Biomedical Sciences (3) Introductory biochemistry emphasizing major classes of biomolecules, intermediary metabolism, and gene expression. Selected laboratory projects in bacterial physiology and molecular biology. Instruction in organic chemistry also available where needed. Research/clinical seminars required. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: Two years of college; two semesters of college chemistry; and two semesters in one of the following areas: college biology, organic chemistry, or physics. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during summer semester.

01:556:251 Papal Rome and Its People, 1500-Present: A Select History (3) Case-study approach toward select aspects of the social, cultural, intellectual, and political history of the early modern and modern popes, with a particular focus on their relationship to the city of Rome. Highlights the reigns of Popes Gregory XIII Boncompagni (1572-1585) and Gregory XV Ludovisi (1621-1623), and their subsequent family history to the present day.

01:556:271 Immigrant States: Jersey's Global Routes (3) New Jersey as one of the top immigrant destinations in the United States, yet� also one of the most ethnically and racially segregated states. Analysis of how and why racial/ethnic differences shape a person's experiences of and perspectives on the world locally, nationally, and internationally. Credit not given for both this course and 01:050:271 or 01:595:271 or 01:920:271 or 01:988:271.

01:556:291 Foreign Language Workshop (1 P/NC) Accompanies undergraduate courses in nonlanguage disciplines. Particular language elements taught dependent on the associated course. Corequisite: Designated nonlanguage course. For students majoring in nonlanguage disciplines.

01:556:301 Independent Study in Biomedical Sciences (3) Lectures and student seminars in experimental genetics; MCAT preparation; required participation in research/clinical seminars; independent research projects with biomedical scientists culminating in formal student presentations at a public symposium. Lec. 1 hr., lab. 6 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: Three years of college; two semesters of college chemistry; two semesters of college biology; one semester of college calculus; and four semesters of advanced courses in science, math, statistics, or computer science. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during summer semester.

01:556:303 Accelerated Research Methods (L/EARN) (3) Basic steps of the research process, from the conceptualization of a research question through hypothesis testing. Skills necessary for data analysis. Methodological issues that guide how researchers design projects, collect data, and interpret results. Restricted to Project L/EARN summer program participants.

01:556:325,326 Special Topics (3,3)

Exploration of problems and issues relating to a particular theme.

01:556:327,328 Special Topics (BA,BA)

Exploration of problems and issues relating to a particular theme.

01:556:403 Applied Data Analysis in Health Research (L/EARN) (3) Statistical analyses, including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate. Application to an analysis of secondary data on a health or health policy topic. Registration by special permission of Project L/EARN director. Prerequisite: For Project L/EARN program participants and other students who have completed a course in statistics through multiple regression and are familiar with a statistical package.

01:556:406,407 Research in Computational Biology and Molecular Biophysics (1-4,1-4) Experimental or computational research on an original problem under the direction of a member of the BioMaPS Institute faculty. Written report required. Prerequisites: Declared major in biomathematics, chemistry, computer science, engineering (any of the nine engineering majors), mathematics, physics, statistics, or a minor in one of these fields with a major in biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, cell biology and neuroscience, genetics, microbiology, or molecular biology and biochemistry. Permission of the BioMaPS Institute undergraduate director; cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to students who have completed at least 60 credits.

01:556:425,426 Special Topics (3,3) Exploration of problems and issues relating to a particular theme.

01:556:427,428 Special Topics (BA,BA) Exploration of problems and issues relating to a particular theme.

01:556:481 Interdisciplinary Boot Camp in Quantitative Biology (0) Introduces students to the value of integrating quantitative biology education with that afforded by other disciplines of study including mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering, medicine, and the life sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.

01:556:482 Interdisciplinary Boot Camp in Quantitative Biology (2) Introduces students to the value of integrating quantitative biology education with that afforded by other disciplines of study including mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering, medicine, and the life sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.

01:556:491,492 Independent Study (BA,BA)

Individual research supervised by a faculty member.

01:556:493,494 Independent Study (3,3) By permission, SAS dean's office.

01:556:497-498 SAS Honors Seminar (1.5,1.5) Interdisciplinary honors seminar offered by a distinguished faculty member. Prerequisite: By permission, SAS dean's office.

01:556:499 SAS Dean's Honors Seminar (3) Interdisciplinary honors seminar offered by a distinguished faculty member. Prerequisite: By permission, SAS dean's office.