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AVCD 499 - Visual Communication Design Comprehensive
Comprehensive. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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AVCD.Q 274 - History of Graphic Design
(PEQ Visual Performing Arts) This course will be taught as a chronological survey of the major styles and artistic movements of graphic design history, from its humble origins in the industrial revolution to its vital role in today’s mass media. Through the study of pivotal events, technological developments, significant artists and creative achievements, students will explore the ways in which graphic design has reflected and influenced society’s vast changes-and developed a rich history of its own. Students will become acquainted with the main languages of graphic design, as well as the cultural, technological, and socio-political contexts from which they originate. They will gain insight into graphic design as a cultural practice, and gain awareness of some of the current methods and goals of design practice. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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Artificial Intelligence |
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BAII 433 - AI Strategy and Process Improvement
Learn to uncover AI opportunities and strategize how to develop an AI plan to benefit an organization. Create a strategy that includes assessment of algorithms, setting realistic expectations, communicating expectations to leadership, and educating the impacts of the AI plan. Finally, focus on the development of a cost-benefit analysis of the AI project and prioritizing multiple projects. Course codes: AB. Prerequisites: BLDR*212, BLDR*223, ACT*209, ECO.Q*102, BLDR*233, and TAS*239.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AB. Prerequisites: BLDR*212, BLDR*223, ACT*209, ECO.Q*102, BLDR*233, and TAS*239. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BAII 443 - Artificial Intelligence Project Leadership
Focus on leading an AI project from creating the project to preparing the organization for the post-AI implementation. Teams will perform a simulated AI project and make project management decisions as new crises occur along the way. Students will also learn the roles of data scientists and data engineers along with the data-cleaning challenges that often slow down AI projects. Course codes: AB. Prerequisite: BAII*433.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AB. Prerequisite: BAII*433. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BAII 483 - Business, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation Internship
Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: BC. Prereq: TAS*239 and BLDR*214, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.
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Course Codes: BC. Prereq: TAS*239 and BLDR*214, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 211 - Revolutionary Computing: Programming Artificial Intelligence and Machine and Problem Solving for a Better World
Students will investigate the use of computers as problem-solving tools from their invention through today. Students will learn the basics of computer programming, and will understand the fundamentals of algorithms. We will examine the sorts of problems for which computers are a natural tool. We will contrast traditional models with those based on machine learning techniques. Course codes: ABR.
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Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 233 - Technology & Society
An introduction to the social, historical, and political dimensions of technology. We will explore the ways that technologies, individuals, and social institutions mutually shape one another to the benefit and/or detriment of society. We will investigate the development and use of technology that uses machine learning and big data, and to the way that technology and its uses are related to power. Course codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 239 - Can Computers Think? an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Introduces students to artificial intelligence and machine learning from simple BOTS to complex deep learning algorithms. Students will understand the history, current state, and future predictions for AI and machine learning. The course will review how AI algorithms work and summarize the variety of applications propelled by them. The public impact and ethical challenges of AI will be discussed. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites: TAS*211, CIS*340 or MTH*244.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites: TAS*211, CIS*340 or MTH*244. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 251 - Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics
Critical reflection on emerging data and artificial intelligence technology. Students: critique assumptions underlying technology; assess organizational and social consequences of technologies; employ theories of ethics and behavior to make judgments about emerging technologies; and develop self-awareness and values for responsible engagement in our technological future. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*239.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*239. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 337 - Practical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Students will get hands-on experience with AI and machine learning technologies. By exploring concrete examples of AI technologies and their implementations, students will be able to see specifically how these tools can be used in both business and public contexts. Students will work with a real model, training it with real data, to solve a problem significant to the student’s interests. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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TAS 449 - Technology, AI, and Society Capstone
Students will work in interdisciplinary teams on a semester-long undergraduate research problem related to TAS. Ideally students will work on a project proposed by a local public or private partner, acting as consultants for the partner organization. Students will deliver a report with recommendations on how this problem can be addressed using an appropriate technology framework. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251.
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Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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Biology (BIO.Q courses listed separately) |
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BIO 104 - Biological Systems II
An organismal course that provides a comparative study of the structure, function, and evolution of plants and animals. This course builds upon the topics of BIO.Q 103. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 104L - Biological Systems Lab II
BIO 104L is a laboratory course in organismal biology. Topics include the diversity, taxonomy and evolution of protists, fungi, plants and animals. Students observe and collect data on the structure and function of multicellular organisms in the context of evolution and adaptation to their environments. The laboratory includes dissection and experimental investigations. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 105 - Biological Systems III
An investigation of how organisms and populations interact with their environment and how environmental pressures can result in evolution. Topics include the study of population and community ecology, ecosystems and the biosphere, and the evolutionary history of biological diversity. This course builds upon the topics of BIO.Q 103. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years.
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Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A systems level approach is used to study general histology, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. The laboratory component of the course (BIO 210L) is a co-requisite that reinforces the principles learned in lecture with hands-on experiences in physiology using state-of-the-art digital instrumentation, computer simulations, animal dissection and human dissection. Course Code: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/112L or 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210L. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Code: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/112L or 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210L. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
The first in a sequence of two foundational laboratory courses in the structure and function of the human body. A systems level approach is used to study general histology, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. The laboratory reinforces the principles learned in lecture with hands-on experiences in human physiology using state-of-the-art digital instrumentation, computer simulations, and animal/human dissection. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors.Prereq: BIO.Q 112/BIO*103L or BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210. Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring, and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/BIO*103L or BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210. Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring, and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of BIO 210/210L. Topics covered include the structure and function of circulatory, lymphatic (including immunology), respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems, as well as human development and genetics. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211L. Normal Offering cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer B (summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211L. Normal Offering cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer B (summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 211L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
A continuation of BIO 210/210L. Topics covered include the structure and function of circulatory, lymphatic (including immunology), respiratory, excretory, digestive,and reproductive systems. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211. Additional lab fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring and Summer B cycle (Summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211. Additional lab fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring and Summer B cycle (Summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 216 - Plant Biology
Plant Biology takes a broad and comprehensive look at the structure, function, and evolution of photosynthetic organisms from bacteria to the flowering plants. Throughout the course we investigate how the characteristics of these organisms can increase health and well-being, treat illnesses and disease, and address pressing social issues such as food and nutrition availability. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 216L - Plant Biology Laboratory
The laboratory uses hands-on experiences to study the diversity, structure, function, and evolution of photosynthetic species, their role in ecosystems, their use as medicines, and other topics of human interest. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 220 - Principles of Toxicology
A comprehensive overview of the effects of chemicals (pollutants, pharmaceutical agents, etc.) on biological systems at the organismal level with emphasis on the effects of chemical exposure on human health. Topics include general principles of toxicology and pharmacology; the dose-response relationship; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; non-organ directed toxicity; target organ toxicity; risk assessment. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L with minimum grade C-. Coreq: BIO 220L.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L with minimum grade C-. Coreq: BIO 220L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 220L - Principles of Toxicology Seminar
An introduction to toxicological research in which specific environmental issues serve as the basis for the study of the effects of chemical exposure on human health as explored through primary literature analysis. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L. Coreq: BIO 220.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L. Coreq: BIO 220. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 226 - The Biology of Women
A course dealing with the human female throughout her life span. Topics include: biological sex differentiation; the events of a woman’s reproductive life from menarche to menopause; controversies in the treatment of female diseases; sociological and cultural factors that influence a woman’s health and nutrition. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 235 - Fund of Human Anatomy & Physiology
An introduction to human anatomy and physiology primarily for students in psychology and music therapy professions, although any non-science major with an interest in human biology can enroll in this course. In addition to a study of the structure of the body systems, the course includes topics of current interest: biochemistry, nutrition, substance abuse and control, age-onset diseases, infectious diseases and environmental hazards. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Primarily for Psychology and Music Therapy Majors.
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Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Primarily for Psychology and Music Therapy Majors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 250 - Sports Physiology & Life Fitness
Individuals interested in upgrading or maintaining their level of physical fitness and wellness or those who consider themselves to be competitive athletes must possess a foundation for understanding the importance of nutrition and energy transfer to maximize their potential for exercise and training. In addition to the basic principles of exercise physiology, a variety of additional contemporary issues will be offered to include, but not be limited to: use of legal and illegal performance enhancing aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention, training methodologies and fitness assessment. Students may be asked to analyze their own athletic performance and health. Course Codes: NR. PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250L when offered. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250L when offered. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 250L - Sports Physiology and Life Fitness Laboratory
Individuals interested in upgrading or maintaining their level of physical fitness and wellness or those who consider themselves to be competitive athletes must possess a foundation for understanding the importance of nutrition and energy transfer to maximize their potential for exercise and training. In addition to the basic principles of exercise physiology, a variety of additional contemporary issues will be offered to include, but not be limited to: use of legal and illegal aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention, training methodologies and fitness assessment. The course will be taught in an interactive and participative manner. Students will be asked to apply factual information to practical experiences designed to improve their understanding of basic principles. Strategies to enhance the educational environment will include experience logs and journals of athletic performance, self-assessments for heart disease, nutritional status, stress management, and overall fitness, and conference interactions with instructors. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250. Additional course fee required. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250. Additional course fee required. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BIO 251 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
A survey of the study of animal behavior, its mechanism and methods of inquiry. Lectures and discussions are supplemented with films. Includes applications of ecology, genetics, neurophysiology and evolution to investigating the cause and function of behavior. Individual projects enable students to have experience with direct observation and analysis of behavior. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: HRB. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
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Course Codes: HRB. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 253 - Human Genetics
A survey of the role of genes in heredity and daily existence of the human being. Basic molecular, genetic and chromosomal mechanisms will be described in order to examine human embryonic development, reproduction, disease, genetic counseling and ethics in medical genetics. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
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Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 260G - Ethnobotany
This course focuses on the way native peoples incorporate the use of plants into their cultures. This includes exploration of plants as food, medicine, material goods and for spiritual enhancement. We will integrate botanical studies with aspects of plant use including indigenous cultures’ world views/cosmology, and how these world views impact healing practices, spiritual practices, and biological conservation with regard to plants. This would make a great Integrative Studies (IS) course. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 270 - Biodiversity, Evolution and Natural History
Biological diversity of native and local species is critical for the sustainability of ecosystems and the biosphere. To better understand the nature of this diversity, one must go into the field and learn about the species that are a part of local habitats. This requieres knowledge of how plants and animals are identified followed by purposeful research to collect data. This is a dual-hybrid course. It is a hybrid between classroom instruction and online interaction and learning as well as a hybrid between direct instruction and research/inquiry learning. Students will build their own virtual collection of specimens and create a simple website to communicate their discoveries with other curious naturalists. This course begins at the end of the spring semester, research is completed during the summer and the course concludes at the beginning of the fall semester. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 301 - Cancer Biology
It is difficult to imagine anyone whose life has not been touched by cancer, which is characterized by unregulated cell growth and the invasion and spread of cells to other parts of the body. In this course, we will study the biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and medical aspects of cancer cells with emphasis on the scientific evidence that underlies the causes, treatment, and prevention. Course Codes: B. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L.
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Course Codes: B. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 304 - Reproduction and Development
This course involves an evolutionary analysis of the patterns and principles of reproduction and development (how a single fertilized egg becomes a complex, multicellular organism) with emphasis on how the embryo changes form, how cell fates are specified, how genes are regulated, how patterns are formed, and discussion of contemporary issues, including human reproduction and development. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 310 - Genetics
A study of the principles of inheritance and cell regulation from classical and molecular viewpoints. Special attention is given to chromatin structure, molecular genetics and the genetic aspects of the immune response and cancer. Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310L.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 310L - Genetics Lab
A study of the principles of inheritance and cell regulation from classical and molecular viewpoints. Special attention is given to chromatin structure, molecular genetics and the genetic aspects of the immune response and cancer. Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310. Additional course fee required.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 317 - Environmental Microbiology
Study of the spectrum and significance of microorganisms and their relationship to human welfare, public health and the environment. Microbial anatomy, metabolism, genetics and growth patterns are included. Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years.
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Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 317L - Environmental Microbiology Lab
Laboratory investigations include culture techniques, microscopy, differential staining, and biochemical testing of bacteria. Immunosuppressed students should be aware that Biosafety Level-2 organisms will be used in this class. For more information, please check with your physician. Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Additional course fee required.
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Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 318 - Clinical Microbiology
This course focuses on the structure, function, metabolism, nutrition, growth, genetics, and control of bacteria, as well as the structure, function, and reproduction of viruses. Emphasis is on the nature and control of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes. This course is specifically designed for those interested in a career in the health care professions, but anyone who meets the prerequisites may take it. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: BIO 318L. Summer B offering is online, whereas BIO*318L is on campus.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: BIO 318L. Summer B offering is online, whereas BIO*318L is on campus. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 318L - Clinical Microbiology Lab
Laboratory investigations include culture techniques, microscopy, differential staining, and biochemical testing of bacteria. Immunosuppressed students should be aware that Biosafety Level-2 organisms will be used in this class. For more information, please check with your physician. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: BIO*318. Additional lab fee required. Summer B offering is on campus, whereas BIO*318 is online.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: BIO*318. Additional lab fee required. Summer B offering is on campus, whereas BIO*318 is online. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 320 - Analysis and Remediation of Environmental Problems
An exploration of environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and remediation using biological approaches. Topics include the fates and transport of toxic chemicals in environmental systems; the effects of these toxicants on organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems; and sustainable remediation technologies to remove these toxicants from the environment. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO*220/220L or BIO*330/330L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO*320L.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO*220/220L or BIO*330/330L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO*320L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 320L - Analysis and Remediation of Environmental Problems Lab
A collection of experiments employing a variety of toxicological methods to investigate levels of toxicants in various environments and their effects on biological systems at the whole organism level as well as exploring sustainable ways to remediate them. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO.Q 104/104L, BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 320. Additional lab fee required.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO.Q 104/104L, BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 320. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 325 - Immunology
Immunology is the study of the processes by which an organism recognizes and responds to foreign substances in order to maintain a constant internal environment. This course explores immunology in three parts: 1. principles of immuno biology, chemistry and genetics; 2. mechanisms of immune responses, and 3. applications in research and medicine. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher (or Instructor permission); may be used to satisfy the Biology Elective requirement for Biology majors.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher (or Instructor permission); may be used to satisfy the Biology Elective requirement for Biology majors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 330 - Ecology
For science and non-science majors wishing for more advanced study, this course will cover both the principles of ecology and its applications. This course explores ecology through a system approach, population dynamics, community interactions, as well as the impact of humans on the global environment. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science. Coreq: BIO 330L (for Biology/Bio Ed/BMS/ESS/Toxicology majors only).
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science. Coreq: BIO 330L (for Biology/Bio Ed/BMS/ESS/Toxicology majors only). Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 330L - Ecology Laboratory
With a greater focus on field study and quantitative analysis, this is an upper level research based laboratory course. Laboratory is required only for students majoring in Biology or ESS. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science (BIO/BIO Ed/BMS/ESS/TOX majors must have completed BIO 105). Coreq: BIO 330. Additional Lab fee required.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science (BIO/BIO Ed/BMS/ESS/TOX majors must have completed BIO 105). Coreq: BIO 330. Additional Lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 331 - Cellular Toxicology
An in-depth study of the molecular mechanisms by which chemicals exert their effects on biological systems. Topics include molecular- and cellular-level study of chemical absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; toxication versus detoxication reactions; and biochemical mechanisms of toxicity. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO 331L.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO 331L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 331L - Cellular Toxicology Lab
An investigation of the effects of toxicant exposure at the molecular level. Students will use current toxicological methods to assess the effects of toxicant exposure on molecular and cellular structure and function. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 331. Additional lab fee required.
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Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 331. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 332 - Clinical Environmental Medicine
Environmental medicine is a pioneering discipline that encompasses the principles of holistic, functional, natural, and integrative medicine. Students will be trained to identify environmental illnesses and learn their cause, interventions, mechanism of systemic toxicity, and the holistic therapeutic care for patients exposed to pollutant hazards in their homes, communities, and workplaces. Course Codes: CR. Prerequisites: BIO*Q 103/103L or CHM*Q 140/140L.
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Course Codes: CR. Prerequisites: BIO*Q 103/103L or CHM*Q 140/140L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 336 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy
Phylogeny of the chordates and the evolution of their organ systems through comparative anatomy. Structural modifications are correlated with function and their impact on the evolution of vertebrate phyla. Laboratory includes dissection of the shark, amphibian, and mammal as well as detailed study of skeletal material. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336L.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 336L - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Lab
Phylogeny of the chordates and the evolution of their organ systems through comparative anatomy. Structural modifications are correlated with function and their impact on the evolution of vertebrate phyla. Laboratory includes dissection of the shark, amphibian, and mammal as well as detailed study of fish, amphibian, reptilian, bird and mammalian skeletal material. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336. Additional course fee required.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 337 - Animal Physiology
An in-depth study of the function of vertebrate organisms with some emphasis on select invertebrate systems. Includes the basic physiological mechanisms involved in the maintenance of both cellular and organ-system homeostasis in vertebrates. Course Codes: FHR. All of the following courses are required as prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FHR. All of the following courses are required as prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 337L - Animal Physiology Laboratory
An application of theory and concepts through direct experimentation. Includes blood and urine analysis, nerve-muscle physiology, exercise physiology, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology. Course Codes: FHR. Prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 341 - Ecology and Conservation Biology of Costa Rica
(PII or IS course) Course requirements: Students must register for the course in the Fall semester prior to the trip to Costa Rica. Students must attend 3 days of classes (2 hours per day) in the Spring semester (or during the week immediately following graduation in the Spring). Students must complete the 9-day Costa Rica tour (currently scheduled for late May). Students must maintain a journal of their observations throughout the tour. Students must attend 3 days of classes (2 hours per day) in the following Fall semester and submit a written term report based on the 6 days of classes and the tour in Costa Rica. Prereqs: PEQ in Science. Chair Approval Required.
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Prereqs: PEQ in Science. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 353 - Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the use of information technology to advance the scientific understanding of living systems. Bioinformatic technologies are used to analyze sequences, structure, and map information about genes and proteins. Topics covered in this course include gene sequence comparison for mutation and evolution analysis, molecular modeling and clinical applications. Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: BIO 310/310L with minimum grade C-.
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Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: BIO 310/310L with minimum grade C-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 377 - Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is the scientific investigation of the human impact on biological diversity and the development of strategies to prevent species extinction. It merges ecosystem and population biology concepts with issues of environmental law, economics and ethics. This would make a great Integrative Studies (IS) course. Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring (odd years).
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Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring (odd years). Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 410 - Cell Biology
The molecular basis of cell structure and function is explored in a systematic examination of cell organelles. Special attention is given to cell thermodynamics, energy production, biosynthesis, control processes and evolutionary patterns. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Pre OR Corequisite: CHM*251/253L. Coreq: BIO 410L.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Pre OR Corequisite: CHM*251/253L. Coreq: BIO 410L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 410L - Cell Biology Lab
The molecular basis of cell structure and function is explored in a systematic examination of cell organelles. Special attention is given to cell thermodynamics, energy production, biosynthesis, control processes and evolutionary patterns. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM 251, CHM 252. Coreq: BIO 410. Additional lab fee required.
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Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM 251, CHM 252. Coreq: BIO 410. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
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BIO 425 - Advanced Genetics
In-depth exploration of current research literature in genetics through formal lectures and scientific conversations among students and the instructor. Topics include recombinant DNA, cancer genetics and gene regulation. Prereq: BIO 310 with minimum grade C-.
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Prereq: BIO 310 with minimum grade C-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO 453 - Biology Research Experience I
This course provides the opportunity for students to engage in independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty member. The independent research experience provides students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills in time management, perseverance, and dedication to a longer-term project. Course Codes: CG. Pre-req: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years or instructor approval. Additional course fee required. Chair Approval Required.
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Course Codes: CG. Pre-req: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years or instructor approval. Additional course fee required. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 3
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BIO 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School
This course in Biology (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
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Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 479 - Student Teaching Middle and High School
Supervised Student Teaching experience in Biology provides experiences in both a middle, and high school classroom. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
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Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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BIO 483 - Biology Internship I
Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience in a biology research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 484 - Biology Internship II
Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience in a biology research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Departmental approval required. Prereq: BIO 483.
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Departmental approval required. Prereq: BIO 483. Permission of Internship Director required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO 485 - Independent Study
Independent study may be pursued as a reading course in biological literature, or as an opportunity to acquire special biological techniques. The student must complete a written proposal on an independent study form (available in the Registrar’s Office). Course Codes: CG. Permission of instructor is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CG. Permission of instructor is required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
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BIO.Q 103 - Biological Systems I
(PEQ Science) How do scientists use the scientific method to understand the processes that occur in living systems? Topics include biochemistry, bioenergetics, genetics and cell structure and function. This course provides a foundation for upper level courses in biology. Course Codes: ABR. A score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents Biology Exam or a grade of B- or higher in a Nazareth non-majors Biology Department course (or equivalent course from another accredited institution) is recommended. Course is required for science and health science majors and selected minors; Students in other programs may take it with approval of department chair. Coreq: BIO.Q 103L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. A score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents Biology Exam or a grade of B- or higher in a Nazareth non-majors Biology Department course (or equivalent course from another accredited institution) is recommended. Course is required for science and health science majors and selected minors; Students in other programs may take it with approval of department chair. Coreq: BIO.Q 103L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 103L - Biological Systems I Lab
(PEQ Science) How do scientists use the scientific method to understand the processes that occur in living systems? This co-requisite to BIO.Q 103 explores this question through investigation of the cellular and biochemical aspects of living matter using observations and experiments that model current research in biology. This course provides a foundation for upper level courses in biology. Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: BIO.Q 103 Additional lab fee required.
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Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: BIO.Q 103 Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 106 - Introduction to Horticultural Science
(PEQ Science) How do we balance the growing human need for plants with our responsibility to care for planet Earth? This course explores how to grow indoor and outdoor plants in a sustainable manner. Topics include the diversity of horticultural plants, plant breeding, plant diseases, plant propagation, and sustainable gardening. Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106L. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106L. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 106L - Introduction to Horticultural Science Lab
(PEQ Science) The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience using scientific methods with plants. Laboratory exercises will be correlated with the topics discussed in the course. Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 109 - Human Biology
(PEQ Science) How do the various structural and functional levels(from cells to organs systems) contribute to the production of a human being? Students will explore this question as they first learn about the abilities that cells have on their own, due to life’s molecules and the amazing properties of DNA. They will then study new properties that emerge when cells become tissues and tissues become organ systems - culminating in a remarkable functioning organism, the human being. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 109L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 109L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 109L - Human Biology Lab
(PEQ Science) How do various structural and functional levels (from cells to organs systems) contribute to the production of a human being? This co-requisite to BIO.Q 109 invites students to learn about human biology through lab investigations they will conduct involving microscopy, chemical analysis and human physiological measurements. The use of hypotheses and the ability to analyze data are integral parts of the lab. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 109. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 109. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 110L - Discovery and Inquiry: Thinking Scientifically
(PEQ Science) This Enduring Question (EQ) course for non-majors is for students who have taken a 3-credit science course without a laboratory component. Students will explore the question, Is science just for scientists? and be guided through a real-world issue in science using case-study/problem based learning. Students will complete a semester long project focused on developing a theoretical cure for a disease, illness or ailment that can be tested using lab skills and techniques. Course codes: NR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: NR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 111 - Contemporary Biology
(PEQ Science) How do scientists know what they know? How can scientists tell if, for example, global warming really exists or whether a new drug is effective? Questions such as these will be addressed in this course as we dissect current biological issues, learning biology and what it means to be a scientist in the process. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 111L. Summer offering is online; Fall offering is FYS course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 111L. Summer offering is online. Fall offering is FYS course. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 111L - Contemporary Biology Lab
(PEQ Science) How do scientists know what they know? Through direct participation in experimental and descriptive investigation, students will be introduced to biology as an active application of scientific inquiry. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 111. Summer offering is online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 111. Summer offering is online. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 114 - Plants and People
(PEQ Science) How do plants contribute to our quality of life? Are plants as important to western cultures as they are to other world cultures? What is plant blindness and why does it persist? This course will explore these questions by investigating the many uses humans make of plants, including ritual use of plants (for example, as hallucinogens), as food, as the clothes we wear, the homes we build, and the many ways plants can help heal.Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 114L - Plants and People Lab
(PEQ Science) This course will actively involve students in using the scientific method to study plants. It will include work in the greenhouse, in the field and in the lab. We will also visit sites where plant products are produced and/or marketed. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 116 - How to Make a Baby
(PEQ Science) What does it mean to be a sexually reproducing organism? Topics include anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs, egg and sperm formation, control of fertility, assisted reproduction, genetics, the stages of development, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the effects of environmental teratogens on development. Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 116L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 116L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 116L - How to Make a Baby Lab
(PEQ Science) What does it mean to be a sexually reproducing organism. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience using the scientific method on non-human model systems (sea urchins, fruit flies, chicks, etc.) and laboratory exercises will coincide with the topics discussed in the lecture component. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 116.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 116. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BIO.Q 117 - Microbes & Society
(PEQ Science) Are microbes friends or foes? Since the emergence of humans on earth, a silent war has been fought between microbes and humans with no clear victor. Why do we fight this war? Are we healthier without them? Is it even possible to win? Do we want to win? We will explore these questions through examination of basic concepts in microbiology with emphasis on contemporary issues including beneficial and harmful aspects, such as emerging diseases, bioterrorism, bioremediation, and food microbiology. Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 117L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 117L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BIO.Q 117L - Microbes & Society Lab
(PEQ Science) Are microbes friends or foes? We will explore this question using the scientific method. Emphasis is on safe handling of microbes, culture techniques, staining, identification of bacteria, food microbiology, and environmental microbiology. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 117.
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Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 117. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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BLDR 202 - Data Analysis and Decision Making
Students are introduced to proper techniques that identify and determine success metrics, promote data-driven outcomes, and establish confidence. Students will learn several phases of analysis-defining information needs, collecting and analyzing data, and improving overall business processes. Students will leverage data to become more confident leaders and decision makers. Course Code: A.
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Course Code: A. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 212 - Introduction to Leadership
The effective leadership of others is a critical component of organizational competitiveness. This course discusses leadership competencies and promotes skills to help students develop as leaders. Students will create a personal leadership develop plan to foster leadership skills throughout the program. We will draw on examples from our own and others’ work lives. Course Coded: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 214 - Professional Communications
The goal is to develop professional communication skills and knowledge by providing a foundation in written and oral communication in order to gain the skills and competencies to communicate effectively in the classroom, business setting, or job-search setting. The focus is for the student to present their best professional self, whether it be through written work or an oral presentation. Course Codes: B. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGT*212 or BLDR*212. Students who have taken BLDR*214 are not able to take BLDR*215 and BLDR*215L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGT*212 or BLDR*212. Students who have taken BLDR*214 are not able to take BLDR*215 and BLDR*215L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 215 - Career Exploration and Development: From Insight to Impact and Innovation
This course studies career planning, decision-making and development from the perspective of both the individual and the organization. Emphasis is given to: self-assessment as it relates to values and career path discovery; individual career choices throughout adult life; the integration of work and non-work roles; and career management in complex and changing organizations. Course Codes: A. Corequisite: BLDR*215L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A. Corequisite: BLDR*215L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 215L - Career Exploration, Development and Preparation Lab
In conjunction with BLDR 215, this lab will serve the purpose of integrating career development theory, exploring career opportunities in business leadership, and demonstrating transferable skills through development of a professional portfolio. Students will explore various methods of producing effective materials to aid in the job and internship search and pursue leadership opportunities. Prerequisite: BLDR*215. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A. Corequisite: BLDR*215. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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BLDR 217 - German Business Culture
This course will be taught while on a short-term trip to Germany. Students will learn about German business culture and the role that Germany plays in the global economy. Course code: B. MGT*212 or BLDR*212, plus ECO.Q 102 or ECO*103 (formerly ECO.Q 101), or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course code: B. MGT*212 or BLDR*212, plus ECO.Q 102 or ECO*103 (formerly ECO.Q 101), or permission of instructor. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 223 - Teamwork and Collaboration
The course prepares students to work in and lead teams. Students learn how to resolve conflicts in a positive manner. The course emphasizes the development of positive interpersonal behaviors for teams, team building, and effective decision-making. Interpersonal behaviors include giving and receiving clear feedback. Course Coded: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 233 - Organizational Inquiry and Creativity
Focus on two key competencies critical in the age of AI: creativity and inquiry. Learn the creativity mindset to explore new business opportunities and generate new products for an organization. Students practice creating questions to help spur innovation in an organization, the first step in navigating through the disruptive business environment of the future. Course code: B. Prerequisite: BLDR*212.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course code: B. Prerequisite: BLDR*212. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 247 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
The course is designed for students outside of the School of Business and Leadership and open to non-SBL majors only. Students will learn how to use their skills to identify an opportunity and convert the opportunity into a successful business. Relevant for students who want to evaluate going into business for themselves or working for a small business. Course Codes: N.
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Course codes: N. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 305 - The Legal Environment of Business Leadership
Introduction to the areas of law that impact employees, business organizations and the decision making of organizational leaders. Topics include: American legal procedure, tort law, contracts, agency, non-corporate business organizations and corporations, debtor-creditor relationships, employment law and government regulation and the business of law. Course Codes: AB. Prerequisite: Sophomore status.
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Course Codes: AB. Prerequisite: Sophomore status. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 323 - Talent Development for High Performance Organizations
This course will examine the practices involved in leading and developing talent in organizations. Through examination of the strategic talent management approach (acquiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees) students will be able to understand how people in organizations make a unique contribution to organizational performance and success. Course Codes: AB. Prereq: BLDR*212 or MGT*212.
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Course Codes: B. Prereq: BLDR*212 or MGT*212. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 331 - Changemaker: Leading for Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
This course develops leadership competencies of effective Changemakers. The course incorporates social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and design thinking as means to address global and local challenges. The course employs experiential learning such as service-learning, project-based learning, and direct engagement with innovators and leaders. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 345 - Global Leadership
The course will focus on the intra-organizational and cultural aspects of leading in a global business environment. Course codes: B. Prereq: MGT*212 or BLDR*212, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: B. MGT*212 or BLDR*212, or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 410 - Leadership and Ethics
Students develop the ability to analyze and apply solutions to ethical issues in business, examine corporate cultures and their structural procedures that support or discourage sound moral decision making and reflect upon, articulate, develop and apply their own ethical values and understand the impact this has on their lives and their personal and professional leadership roles. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: Junior status.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: Junior status. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 420 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
An experiential design course that begins with the premise that innovation is the foundation of entrepreneurship. Students will develop new and fresh perspectives, enhance their ability to identify opportunities, secure and mobilize resources, and develop the leadership skills required to create something of value. Course Codes: AB. Prerequisites: ECO.Q 102 or ECO 103, BLDR*212 or MGT*212, plus MKT 216, ACT 209 and Junior status.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB. Prerequisites: ECO.Q 102 or ECO 103, BLDR*212 or MGT*212, plus MKT 216, ACT 209 and Junior status. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 430 - Senior Seminar on Leadership
Senior Seminar is the capstone course for Business Leadership majors. The seminar uses project-based learning allowing integration of the knowledge, skills, and competencies from all SBL major courses. Learning activities focus on program learning outcomes. Students will develop a leadership philosophy. Course Codes: A. Prereq: Business Leadership majors in last year.
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Course Codes: A. Prereq: Business Leadership majors in last year. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BLDR 483 - Business Leadership Internship
Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: AG. Prerequisites: BLDR*212, BLDR*215, BLDR*215L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Internship Director required. Course Codes: AG. Prerequisites: BLDR*212, BLDR*215, BLDR*215L. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BCH 421 - Biochemistry I
A study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules, their synthesis and degradation, principles of enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and biological oxidation. The laboratory is an introduction to modern biochemical methods and techniques and their application to the solution of biochemical problems. May be used to satisfy the cellular elective for Biology majors. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 or CHM*221 with C- grade or better.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 or CHM*221 with C- grade or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BCH 422 - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology
Topics include photosynthesis, nucleic acid structure and function, gene regulation and recombinant DNA technology. Applications of these topics to areas such as medicine, forensics, and agriculture are explored. An introduction to bioinformatics will provide skills to retrieve and analyze electronic databases, determine sequence homologies, and access the biomedical literature. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 OR CHM*221 with a grade of C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 OR CHM*221 with a grade of C- or better. Optional corequisite: BCH*423L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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BCH 423L - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The laboratory is an introduction to modern biochemical and molecular biological methods and techniques and their application to the solution of biochemical problems. Experimental methods include: DNA isolation and analysis, electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), protein purification, and enzyme kinetic analysis. Additional fee required. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BCH*421 or BCH*422. Open only to BCH and CLS majors; others by permission.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional fee required. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BCH*421 or BCH*422. Open only to BCH and CLS majors; others by permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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CHM 110 - Special Topic: Exploration in Chemistry
In this course students will investigate the issue of lead in soil with a faculty mentor. Students will learn laboratory techniques, develop new protocols for experiments, analyze results, and document work using a research notebook. This course serves as an Experiential Learning (EL) course for the Nazareth College Core Curriculum. Course Codes: BGR. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BGR. Instructor permission required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
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CHM 137 - Peer Led Team Learning Workshop for Preparation for General Chemistry Course
The Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in general chemistry. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying general chemistry. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. Course Codes: BR Coreqs: CHM*139.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR Coreqs: CHM*139. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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CHM 139 - Preparation for General Chemistry
An introduction to essential chemical concepts. Students will learn basic chemistry concepts conceptually and become comfortable in performing chemical calculations. Topics will include dimensional analysis, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and solutions. Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: CHM*137.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: CHM*137. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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