BIO 101T Introduction to Biology Lecture (3)
Biological issues are at the forefront of public attention, from cloning to climate change to conservation, and understanding these issues takes an increasing amount of scientific literacy as the issues become more complex. Covers the scientific knowledge base behind many of these issues, and also explores current areas of agreement and contention and applications of these data in technology and society. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Three lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the laboratory course BIO 101L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 101T and BIO 101L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Exclusions: Students may not receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 103T/L or BIO 104T/L.
BIO 101L Introduction to Biology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 101T. Application of theoretical material from Bio 101T Lecture in experimental procedures. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the lecture course BIO 101T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 101T and BIO 101L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Exlcusions: Students may not receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 103T/L or BIO 104T/L.
BIO 103T Biology I Lecture (3)
First part of a two semester sequence of introductory biology. Focuses on chemistry of living organisms, cell structure and function, metabolic processes, genetics and evolution. Three lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition Science
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the laboratory course BIO 103L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 103T and BIO 103L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Exclusions: Designed for biology majors. Others wishing to take the course need permission of instructor. Students may not receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 103T/L.
BIO 103L Biology I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 103T. Application of theoretical material from Biology I Lecture in experimental procedures. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition Science
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the lecture course BIO 103T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 103T and BIO 103L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Exclusions: Designed for biology majors. Others wishing to take the course need permission of instructor. Students may not receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 103T/L.
BIO 104T Biology II Lecture (3)
Second part of a two semester sequence of introductory biology. Focuses on the diversity, anatomy, and physiology of living organisms. Three lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition Science
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the laboratory course BIO 104L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 104T and BIO 104L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: BIO 103T/L or permission of instructor
Exclusions: Designed for biology majors. Students may NOT receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 104T/L.
BIO 104L Biology II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 104T. Application of theoretical material from Biology II Lecture in experimental procedures. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition Science
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the lecture course BIO 104T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 104T and BIO 104L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: Bio 103T/L or permission of instructor
Exclusions: Designed for biology majors. Students may NOT receive degree credit for both BIO 101T/L and BIO 104T/L .
BIO 105 Introduction to Ecology (4)
Study of interactions living organisms have with their physical and biological environments. Special attention is given to population dynamics, pollution control, and the consequences when ecological systems are disturbed. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Four lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 106 Solutions for a Sustainable World (4)
Examines a broad survey of environmental, social and economic problems and explores solutions for a sustainable future on local, bioregional and global levels. Topics include population growth and consumption, world poverty, global climate change, renewable energy, transportation and biofuels, water conservation, GMO’s, local and organic food production, green building, socially responsible business investing, carbon cap and trade, microlending, environmental racism, and ecovillages among others. The instructor, student teams and guest speakers will give presentations on these issues. Students will see examples of sustainable solutions in their local community on scheduled site visits. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Four lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 130T Plant Biology Lecture (3)
Plants provide us with oxygen, food, and most of the raw materials we use; they form the very basis of life as we know it. Examines the structure, classification, and physiology of plants, and addresses current issues and technologies surrounding plants such as bioengineered food and botanical forensics. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Three lecture hours per week.
Co-requisites: This class must be taken with the laboratory course BIO 130L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 130T and BIO 130L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 130L Plant Biology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 130T. Application of theoretical material from Plant Biology Lecture in experimental procedures. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Three laboratory hours per week.
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the lecture course BIO 130T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 130T and BIO 130L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 215T Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture (3)
Covers organs and organ systems of the human body. This course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of cells and the integumentary, nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Three lecture hours per week. Meets the SUNY General Education Natural Science category. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Health Education, Nursing, Nutrition Science, Physical Education
Co-requisite: This course must be taken with BIO 215L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite courses (BIO 215T and BIO 215L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: BIO 101T/L (or BIO 103T/L) and CHE 110T/L (or CHE 130T/L), or permission of the instructor
BIO 215L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1)
Covers organs and organ systems of the human body in a laboratory setting. This course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of cells and the integumentary, nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets the SUNY General Education Natural Science category. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Health Education, Nursing, Nutrition Science, Physical Education.
Co-requisite: This course must be taken with BIO 215T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite courses (BIO 215T and BIO 215L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: BIO 101T/L (or BIO 103T/L) and CHE 110T/L (or CHE 130T/L), or permission of the instructor.
BIO 216T Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture (3)
Covers organs and organ systems of the human body in a laboratory setting. This course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three lecture hours per week. Meets the SUNY General Education Natural Science category. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Health Education, Nursing, Nutrition Science, Physical Education.
Co-requisite: This course must be taken with BIO 216L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite courses (BIO 216T and BIO 216L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisite: BIO 215/215L or permission of the instructor.
BIO 216L Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory(1)
Covers organs and organ systems of the human body in a laboratory setting. This course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Health Education, Nursing, Nutrition Science, Physical Education.
Co-requisite: This course must be taken with BIO 216T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite courses (BIO 216T and BIO 216L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: BIO 215T/215L or permission of the instructor.
BIO 222 Nutrition and Health (4)
Examines the nature of nutrients, their metabolism and physiological function, and the factors that may influence the degrees to which these nutrients are required for healthy functioning. Nutritional health issues and the influence of drugs and environmental factors on nutrition and health will be emphasized. Four lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 224 Biology of Aging (4)
Introduces biological concepts with emphasis on the process of aging. Topics include demographics, concepts of aging, anatomy and physiology as well as general non‑medical assessments of the elderly. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Four lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.
Exclusions: Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 350 (Advanced Physiology) and BIO 224.
BIO 225 Biology of the Sexes (4)
Examines the genetic and physiological basis of male and female differentiation in different organisms, the evolution of reproduction as a genetic strategy, physical differences of the sexes and parenting in mammals. Addresses how societal constructs of gender have influenced the development of theories in various scientific disciplines and the roles of gender for scientists. Appropriate for non-biology majors. Four lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category
BIO 230 Plant Anatomy (4)
In-depth examination of the internal organization of plants, particularly angiosperms, with an emphasis on understanding anatomy from a structure-function standpoint. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
Prerequisites: BIO 104T/L or permission of instructor
BIO 275T Microbiology Lecture (3)
Covers the fundamentals of microbiology including the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and protozoa as well as microbial structure, metabolism, culturing, control and genetics. Three lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Nursing, Nutrition Science.
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with BIO 275L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 275T and BIO 275L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIO 101T/L (or BIO 103T/L) and CHE 110T/L (or CHE 130T/L) or permission of instructor
BIO 275L Microbiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 275T course. Application of theoretical material from Microbiology Lecture in experimental procedures. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Nursing, Nutrition Science.
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with BIO 275T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 275T and BIO 275L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIO 101T/L (or BIO 103T/L) and CHE 110T/L (or CHE 130T/L) or permission of instructor
BIO 300T Ecology Lecture (3)
Covers interactions at the organismal, population (single species and species interactions), and community level. Applications of ecological theory to current environmental problems are examined throughout the course, and various statistical methods are used to analyze and interpret data. Three lecture hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science.
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the laboratory course BIO 300L at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 300T and BIO 300L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisite: BIO 104T/L. Pre-or co-requisite: STA 100, STA 225 or MAT 225, or permission of instructor
BIO 300L Ecology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory section to accompany BIO 300T. Application of theoretical material from Ecology Lecture in experimental procedures. Three laboratory hours per week. Meets SUNY Transfer Paths: Biology, Environmental Science.
Co-requisite: This class must be taken with the lecture course BIO 300T at SUNY Polytechnic in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (BIO 300T and BIO 300L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.
Prerequisite: BIO 104T/L. Pre-or co-requisite: STA 100, STA 225 or MAT 225, or permission of instructor
BIO 315 Plant/Animal Physiology (4)
Examines functional responses of organisms such as photosynthesis, water relations, movement, hormones, and growth in plants and, in animals, the nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 270 or permission of instructor
BIO 340 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Focuses on the biology, ecology, taxonomy and comparative anatomy of animals within the vertebrates. Students will have “hands-on” experience with live and preserved specimens in the field and laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIO 104T/L or permission of instructor
BIO 342 Animal Behavior (4)
Biological study of vertebrate and invertebrate animal behavior. Basic topics covered include animal learning, mechanisms of behavior, foraging, competition, defense against predation, aggression, sensory systems, communication, mating systems and parental care behavior. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 104T/L or permission of instructor
BIO 350 Advanced Physiology (4)
An integrated study of human physiology at the biochemical, cellular, tissue, and organ level. Designed primarily for upper division science and nursing majors. Emphasis will be on explanation of biochemical and cellular mechanisms in the major organ systems of the human body. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 216T/L or permission of instructor
BIO 351 Genetics (4)
A broad coverage of the field of genetics to include discussion of the transmission, chemical nature and function of genetic material, with special attention to its importance in medicine, agriculture, and other aspects of human life and culture. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 104T/L or permission of instructor.
BIO 472 Oncology (4)
This course will provide an introduction to the field of cancer biology, covering how cancer develops from defects in genes that govern normal cell growth and death processes. Throughout the course, an emphasis will be placed on comparing the common cellular pathways that are deregulated across many cancer types, thus highlighting the pharmacological targets of current cancer therapies. Also, a special section will cover the use of engineered nanomaterials for cancer prevention and novel treatment strategies. After covering relevant introductory concepts, a review and research paper will be assigned to the class, with students taking the lead in a topical discussion of the research paper.
BIO 375 Applied and Environmental Microbiology (4)
General principles and application of industrial and environmental microbiology focusing on useful microbial processes. Investigate role of microbes in water pollution control, environmental health, element cycling in the environment, industrial applications, and biomedical applications. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 101T/L (or BIO 103T/L) and CHE 130T/L, or permission of instructor
BIO 380 Evolution (4)
Introduction to evolutionary theory. Includes the historical development of components of evolutionary theory, population level microevolution, the fossil record and macroevolution, and current methods in evolutionary research including their application to genetic engineering. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 104T/L or permission of instructor
BIO 390 Junior Seminar (1)
Introduction to the general principles and procedures of scientific research with emphasis on the use of scientific literature and methods of research. One lecture hour per week. Prerequisite: Junior status in biology program or permission of instructor
BIO 401 Phylogenetics (4)
Introduces students to methodologies of reconstruction evolutionary history. The history of various approaches is covered as well as current and emerging philosophical debates in the field. Modern methods utilizing computational analysis will be taught along with specific issues regarding different types of data. Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 270 and BIO 351 and BIO 380, or permission of instructor
BIO 487 Senior Life Science Seminar (1)
A capstone seminar focusing on biology research methods. One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 390 and senior status in the biology program, or permission of instructor