BIOL 222 Evolution. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of evolutionary biology. Topics will include: the development of evolutionary theory, the history of the evolution of life on Earth, the genetic basis of variation and heredity, natural selection, evolution and development, and speciation. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 250 Biology of Neotropical Habitats: Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. 3 credits, 4 contact hours (2;2;0) This course is an introduction to tropical biology and evolution held in Ecuador's Highlands, Rain Forest, and in the Galapagos Islands. The course uses a hands-on approach to study the flora and fauna of these unique habitats. The course also addresses the history, politics, and culture of Ecuador, with emphasis on how these issues influence the management and sustainability of Ecuadorian natural resources.

BIOL 315 Principles of Neurobiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will review neuroscience concepts at a basic level. It will cover basics of cellular physiology, molecular biology and developmental biology of nerve cells, network physiology, behavior, cognition, and memory and learning. This course will prepare students who are interested in a neuroscience sequence for their major. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 321 Comp Vertebrate Anatomy. 4 credits, 6 contact hours (3;3;0) This course introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. An ideal entry point into the ways living creatures interact with their immediate physical world, we examine how the forms and activities of animals reflect the materials available to nature and consider rules for structural design under environmental forces. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) and (PHYS 102 and PHYS 102A or PHYS 111 and PHYS 111A) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 328 Ornithology-The Life of Birds. 3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (1;4;0) Ornithology is the study of birds and bird biology. Topics include bird observation and identification, evolutionary origins and biodiversity, form and function, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and conservation. This field/lab course will include numerous field trips to natural areas in New Jersey.

Prerequisites: BIOL 205, BIOL 201.

BIOL 337 Collective Intel in Biol Syst. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will provide an overview of the fundamental principles underlying the organization of animal and human societies. It will include detailed consideration of behavioral, social, and physical processes that are responsible for the coordination of activities in large animal and human groups and social. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 338 Ecology of the Dining Hall. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will use the examination of an on-campus ecosystem, the dining hall, as a framework for learning about a number of applied ecological concepts. We will investigate topics such as food webs, nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, and agroecology as they apply to the organisms and biological processes present in our dining hall. Coursework will involve extensive reading and discussion of scientific and popular literature, supplemented by regular class trips to the dining hall and related on-campus facilities. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 340 Mammalian Physiology. 4 credits, 6 contact hours (3;3;0) This course will review general principles of the function of the human body as a mammal, with emphasis on the function and regulation of neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, and excretory systems. The goal is to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand how their own bodies operate. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 342 Developmental Biology (Embryology). 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Descriptive and experimental approaches to molecular, cellular, and organismal changes during embryonic development; mechanisms of cell differentiation, organogenesis, morphogenesis, and pattern formation. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 347 Lab Approaches in Neuroscience. 4 credits, 6 contact hours (3;3;0) Students will perform neurophysiological experiments, including assembling neurophysiological equipment, preparing neural tissues, selecting and presenting stimuli, recording, analyzing, and interpreting data. Students will perform experiments of increasing technical complexity. Each will reinforce theoretical and practical concepts related to the amplification and sampling of biopotentials. A lecture part will prepare the students for the concepts relevant to the lab day, and a data discussion meeting will aid the students in analyzing and presenting the data. Prerequisite: BIOL 315.

BIOL 350 Immunology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) The objective of this course is to facilitate an understanding of preliminary knowledge of the immune system in humans and other mammals. Students will be able to translate a basic understanding of the immune system and how that knowledge translates to further understanding medicine, research topics in cell biology, and broad topics in public health policy. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 352 Genetics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 368 The Ecology and Evolution of Disease. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course addresses those aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology most relevant to understanding the origin, dynamics, and treatment of disease (both infectious and hereditary/genetic). The class will be a mixture of lecture and discussion of case studies. Material covered will include biology, mathematical models, and some aspects of human behavior. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) and (MATH 111 or MATH 238) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 375 Conservation Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of conservation biology, as well as philosophical and economic concerns. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 382 Animal Behavior. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) The objective of this course is to expose students to the broad field of animal behavior. The course will include the historical underpinnings of the field as well as the contemporary theories for a wide variety of behaviors. Behavioral ecology and the evolution of animal behaviors as adaptations will be intertwined throughout the course, as well potential applications of knowledge about animal behavior. Students will be able to analyze existing evidence and investigate modern practices in order to evaluate existing theories and consider potential future directions of animal behavior. Using current scientific literature, as well as case studies, students will be able to come up with their own hypotheses and determine how different hypotheses related to animal behavior can be tested experimentally. Students will also gain hands-on experience in trying out some of the fundamental techniques. Prerequisites: (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) and (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202).

BIOL 383 Neural Basis of Behavior. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This lecture course explores the neural mechanisms underlying animal behavior. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students who have some background in biology, hence the prerequisite for Foundation of Biology. This courses would also be of interest to graduate students interested in neuroscience, such as students in the Quantitative Neuroscience (QNS) program, students in the Integrative Neuroscience (INS) program, and students at the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMB). It is unnecessary for the students to have taken animal behavior or neurobiology; however, these courses would be helpful. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 385 Evolution of Animal Behavior Laboratory. 3 credits, 4 contact hours (2;2;0) A lab course focusing on research in animal behavior. This course will cover foraging, predator avoidance, territoriality, and mate choice. Labs will be inquiry based with students designing experiments to test hypotheses concerning aspects of animal behavior. Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 398 Visualizing Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course aims to explore points of intersection between art and biology. We will first explore important concepts of biology in a lecture format with readings, based on popular science. Teams of students will develop a product based on their biological driven interests and artistic toolkits. Regular individualized meetings will be held between the instructor and each team. A written essay on the creative process and scientific significance of the selected topic will accompany the creative work. A final showcase of the products will be held at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

BIOL 400 Biology in Science Fiction. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Popular science fiction media will be utilized to initiate thinking critically and creatively about the biological sciences, from the molecular level to whole organism physiology. Students will explore the potential biology of fictitious organisms, and determine real-life analogues. These topics will be used as a vehicle to improve scientific writing and to apply biological knowledge in a new and unique way. Prerequisites: (R120 340 or BIOL 340 or R120 345 or BIOL 345) and (R120 355 or R120 356 or BIOL 352 or R120 352).

BIOL 423 Physiological Mechanisms. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will utilize clinical (pathological) case studies to reinforce physiologic knowledge and provide students a strong basis for future studies in biomedical and health related fields.

Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or R120 340 with a grade of C or better.

BIOL 424 Comparative Physiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) We will use a comparative approach to examine the physiology of animals including major physiological systems, with an emphasis on vertebrates. Topics to be covered include metabolic, temperature, osmotic and ionic regulation; respiration and circulatory transport, digestive, muscle, nervous, and locomotor systems; endocrine regulation and biological rhythms. We will further examine how physiological systems are integrated and thus allow animals to respond, physiologically, in different environments.

Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or R120 340 or (R120 141 and R120 142) with grades of C or better.

BIOL 432 Intro to Comp Neuroscience. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Introduction to the modeling, computational, and analysis techniques for single neurons and small neuronal networks. This course will approach cellular and small network neuroscience beginning with a review and understanding of outstanding problems in neuroscience. The coursework will then focus on students developing an independent modeling/computational project around which neuroscience concepts will be discussed. The required knowledge of electric circuits and numerical tools for the solution of differential equations will be introduced as needed. Prerequisites: MATH 222; BIOL 315; BNFO 135 or CS101 or CS100 or CS115 (grade C or better in all prerequisites), or permission by instructor.

BIOL 436 Advanced Neuroscience Modeling. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Modeling and computational analysis of biological neuronal networks. The course consists of lectures and scientific paper presentations aimed at acquiring a clear understanding of the biological issues in systems neuroscience. Students will work on developing an independent modeling/computational project during the duration of the semester around which biological topics will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 432 or MATH 430 or permission by instructor.

BIOL 440 Cell Biology of Disease: Cells gone Bad! 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will briefly review the normal physiology of mammals and humans and will then extensively explore the basis of many human diseases at the cellular level. The goal is to understand how alterations in normal functions of cells affect the function of the whole system by reviewing current research in the field of cell biology abnormalities. Prerequisites: (BIOL 340 or R120 340) and (R120 355 or R120 356) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 441 Neurophysiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will examine the physiology of neurons such as excitability, impulse conduction, synaptic communication and neural and synaptic plasticity. The objective is to provide students with a basic understanding of neural signaling and communication.

Prerequisites: R120 201 and R120 202 with a grade of C or better.

BIOL 443 Biology of Addiction. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will explore Substance Use Disorder from a biological viewpoint. The psychological, epidemiological, social and economical aspects of addiction will be touched upon as needed. The course will consist of several Modules that would be taught in parallel. The Modules include: `Psychopharmacology', `The Structure and Function of the Nervous System', `Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators', `Substances of Abuse', and `What is Addiction?'. The goal is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of biological mechanisms, both in the body and in the brain, that lead to and underlie Substance Use Disorder.

Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 (or R120 201 and R120 202), and BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 (or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better, or Permission of Instructor.

BIOL 445 Endocrinology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will discuss endocrinology from both an enatomical and physicologic view. We will discuss synthesis, distribution, and regulation of the entire human endocrine system. The goal is to provide students with a basic knowledge of the complex endocrine system. Prerequisites: (BIOL 340 or R120 340) and (R120 355 or R120 356) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 447 Systems Neurobiology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will examine, from a systems perspective, phenomena that relate to neuronal network activity and behavior. Neuronal systems will be studied in detail. The overall goal of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of the neurobiological basis of behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 315 with a grade of C or better.

BIOL 448 Neuropathophysiology: Nervous System Gone Bad! 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course will briefly examine the normal physiology of the nervous system and then would extensively explore the basis of many neuronal diseases. The goal is to understand how any alteration in normal functions of the nervous system affects the function of the whole system by reviewing current research in the field of nervous system abnormalities. Prerequisite: BIOL 315 or BIOL 340 or R120 340 or BIOL 341 or R120 444 or BIOL 447 with grade of C or better.

BIOL 451 Cell Physiology and Imaging. 4 credits, 4 contact hours (1;3;0) This course will examine cellular phenomena, such as subcellular structure, secretion, intracellular calcium regulation, etc., from a physiological perspective and using imaging techniques as a tool to understand them. Cell biology, and optics and the user of microscopes, will be discussed in detail. Prerequisites: PHYS 111, PHYS 121, and R120 455.

BIOL 453 Applied Genetics and Genomics. 3 credits, 4 contact hours (3;1;0) This is an advanced course in modern genetics and genomics. It offers students a class that presents a modern understanding of genetic and genomic applications, given the ongoing explosion of technological developments in this field. An understanding of state-of-the-art genetics and genomics is indispensable for continuing education in fields that include but are not limited to: cell and molecular biology, clinical lab science, biomechanical engineering, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine. Prerequisite: BIOL 352 or R120 352.

BIOL 462 Comparative Biomechanics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course takes a comprehensive look at the mechanical aspects of life. We will examine how the forms and activities of animals and plants reflect the materials available to nature, consider rules for fluid flow and structural design, and explore how organisms contend with environmental forces. Drawing on physics, we look at how animals swim and fly, modes of terrestrial locomotion, organism responses to winds and water currents, circulatory and suspension-feeding systems, the relationship between size and mechanical design, and the links between the properties of biological materials (e.g., spider silk, jellyfish jelly, and muscle) and their structural and functional roles. Prerequisites: R120 201, R120 202, BIOL 205, and BIOL 206 with grade of C or better.

BIOL 468 Disease Ecology & Evolution. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course addresses those aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology most relevant to understanding the origin, dynamics and treatment of disease (both infectious and hereditary/genetic). The class will be a mixture of lecture and discussion of case studies. Material covered will include biology, mathematical models, and some aspects of human behavior.

Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) and (MATH 111 or MATH 238) with grade of C or better.

BIOL 470 Dynamic Princ in Systems Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) Introduction to the dynamic and computational modeling of biological systems, including chemical, biochemical, metabolic, and genetic networks. The course includes the description of basic principles and case studies and provides the necessary mathematical and computational tools to understand the mechanisms underlying the dynamics of these type of networks. The necessary knowledge of the biology will be introduced during the course. Prerequisites: MATH 222, and BNFO 135 or CS100 or CS115 with grade C or better, or permission by instructor.

BIOL 475 Ecological Field Methods and Analysis. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This field-orientated class will study animal and plant communities using a combination of field, laboratory, and theory work. The goal of this course is to understand ecological principles and to introduce students to modern methodology for field work, the techniques and instruments used, as well as the theoretical basis for their application. Students will collect data, analyze them, and report the results in written and oral format. Prerequisites: R120 280 or R120 370 with grade of C or better and permission of instructor.

BIOL 498 Special Topics in Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0) This course explores a special topic in biology. Prerequisite: Permission by instructor.