BL 260 Principles of Bio: Molecular & Cellular (3.00)
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary molecular and cellular biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Highlights social and ethical issues. NOTE: Designed for Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience majors, as well as for pre-medical and other pre-health-science students. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 261 or BL 261H. Offered every Spring Semester. Corequisite(s): BL 261 or BL 261H.
BL 261 Molecular/Cellular Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. NOTE: One three-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.
BL 261H Honors Molecular/Cellular Bio Lab/Sem (2.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. Seminar readings explore topics in greater depth and link biological topics to broader academic themes. NOTE: Students with AP credit are not required to take BL 260 as a co-requisite. One three-hour laboratory and one seminar session per week. Honors students only or permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.
BL 262 Principles of Biology: Organismic (3.00)
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary organismic biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. Highlights social and ethical issues.
BL 263 Organismic Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content. Includes dissection of representative organisms and fieldwork.
BL 263H Honors Organismic Bio Lab/Seminar (2.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content. Includes dissection of representative organisms and fieldwork. Seminar explores broader academic themes.
BL 412 Developmental Biology (3.00)
Focuses on early development in a variety of model organisms and humans. Emphasizes modern approaches to explain molecular and genetic aspects of regulative and mosaic development, differential gene expression, and morphogenesis.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 413 Developmental Biology Lab (2.00)
Intensive laboratory course emphasizing techniques in molecular developmental biology and embryology using model organisms. Develops student knowledge of developmental biology and research methods in developmental biology.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*261 BL*262 BL*263 CH*230
BL 414 Principles of Genetics (3.00)
Explores concepts of heredity, including the structure, replication, transmission and expression of genes from the DNA of chromosomes. Interprets genetic phenomena at different levels of organization, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. NOTE: Required for all Biology majors.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 414H Honors Genetics Seminar (1.00)
Develops student understanding of the historic development, social context, and primary literature of genetics via discussion of readings in a seminar format. Honors students only or permission of instructor.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 415 Genetics Laboratory (1.00)
Involves research design and the collection, evaluation, and analysis of genetic data in computer simulations and in the laboratory.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 BL*263
BL 424 Cell Biology (3.00)
Studies cell structure and function at the the molecular level, with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include membranes and cell organelles, bioenergetics; cell cycle control, signal transduction; cell motility and shape; cell-cell interactions.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262 AND CH*250
BL 427 Molecular Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Laboratory course emphasizing techniques of molecular biology using model organisms.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*261, BL*263 AND CH*251;
BL 436 Animal Physiology (3.00)
An organ system based physiology course that explores the physical and chemical processes that operate in animals. Topics include movement, circulation, respiration, osmoregulation, digestion, neural control, hormonal control, and metabolism in humans and other animals.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*260 BL*262 CH*210;
CH 210 Principles of Chemistry I (4.00)
Introduces chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, thermodynamics and aqueous chemistry.
CH 211 Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1.00)
Introduces fundamental laboratory techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy and acid/base chemistry.
CH 221 Honors Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1.00)
Inquiry based examination of fundamental chemical concepts in context of their impact on research, humanity and the environment using modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation. NOTE: Minimum score of 28 on the math ACT or permission of the instructor required.
CH 230 Principles of Chemistry II (4.00)
Continuation of CH 210. Examines the following fundamental chemical principles: equilibrium theory; acid-based chemistry; chemical kinetics; thermodynamics; and electrochemistry. Additional special topics may include transition metal chemistry, the chemistry of new materials, nuclear chemistry, and geochemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*210
CH 231 Principles of Chemistry II Lab (1.00)
A continuation of fundamental lab techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy, and acid/base chemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*211
CH 250 Organic Chemistry I (4.00)
Studies the molecular structure of organic compounds, their functional groups, physical properties, and the relationship between structure and reactivity. Introduces the principles of reaction thermodynamics and kinetics.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*230 AND CH*231;
CH 251 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1.00)
Investigates techniques used to separate, purify and identify organic compounds. Laboratory fee required.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*230 AND CH*231;
EXS 422 Concepts of Motor Behavior (3.00)
Examines basic scientific principles and concepts involved in human development, control, and learning of motor skills. Explores characteristics of the learner affecting motor performance, processes involved in movement control, and variables affecting long-term retention of motor skills. Includes application of theoretical principles and research findings to practical settings. NOTE: Offered every other Fall semester.
Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250 OR NS*260 AND NS*261;
Cross listing(s): KIN 422.
MT 272 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3.00)
Presents introductory statistics emphasizing application in biology, psychology, neuroscience, and kinesiology. Includes descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, t-tests, Chi-square, and ANOVA with particular emphasis to analysis using p-scores.
Cross listing(s): MT 272C.
NS 261 Intro to Brain and Behavior Laboratory (1.00)
Introduces scientific methods used to study brain- behavior relationships such as sensorimotor, emotional, and cognitive functions as well as neurological disorders and the effects of drugs on behavior.
NS 401 Advanced Neuroscience Methods (1.00)
Emphasizes current neuroscience laboratory research techniques including cellular and molecular techniques, drug effects, brain lesions, histology, microscopy, and behavioral tests for assessing brain-behavior functions in non-human nervous systems.
Pre-requisite: NS*260
Cross listing(s): PY 401.
NS 410 Neurological Disorders (3.00)
Applies a biopsychological approach to understanding brain-behavior relationships through the study of diseases of the nervous system. NOTE: A background in neuroscience or psychology, while helpful, is not essential for this course.
Pre-requisite: NS*260 BL*260 BL*262
Cross listing(s): PY 410.
NS 466 Psychopharmacology (3.00)
Examines relationships between brain functions and major psychoactive drugs, including drugs used to treat psychological and neurological disorders. Includes an analysis of the cellular and physiological effects of each drug on neuronal functioning as well as psychological functioning.
Pre-requisite: NS*260 BL*261 BL*262
Cross listing(s): PY 466.
NS 482 Sensation and Perception (3.00)
Introduces the physiological and psychological processes underlying basic sensory and perceptual experience. Emphasizes psychophysical relationship established for the different sense modalities and theoretical interpretations of the sensory data.
Pre-requisite: PY*250
Cross listing(s): PY 482.
NS 485 Func Neurophysiology/Neuroanatomy (3.00)
Explores the functional significance of neural physiology and connectivity, including effects related to neural development, how nerve cells communicate with one another, how patterns of neural interconnections give rise to different perceptual, cognitive, and motor responses, and how neural communication is modified by experience.
Pre-requisite: NS*260 BL*260 BL*262
Cross listing(s): BL 485 PY 485.
NS 486 Neurophys/Neuroanatomy Lab (1.00)
Involves laboratory experiments and computer simulations of neural functions as well as gross dissection, and historical study of neuroanatomy.
Cross listing(s): BL 486 PY 486.
NS 487 Neuropsychology (3.00)
Studies the physiological and neuropsychological correlates of behavior. These include but are not limited to neural systems regulating motivation, emotion, learning, and the neuropsychological bases of cognitive processes. Physiological and psychological responses to brain injury are also examined.
Pre-requisite: NS*260
Cross listing(s): PY 487.
NS 488 Neuropsychology Laboratory (1.00)
Emphasizes current research techniques and neuropsychological methods for assessing cognitive functions in humans, with an emphasis on assessment of the neurobehavioral impact of cerebral lesions.
Cross listing(s): PY 488.
NS 490E-W Independ Study/Neuroscience: (1.00 - 3.00)
Offers an opportunity for advanced study in independent research in neuroscience.
NS 491E-W Research in Neuroscience: (1.00 - 3.00)
Offers an opportunity for collaborative research in neuroscience under faculty direction. Requires oral or poster presentation.
Pre-requisite: NS*260
NS 495E-W Sem/Curr Tpcs in Neuroscience: (3.00)
Focuses on a broadly defined topical area or theme in neuroscience. Neuroscience researchers with expertise in the topic present lectures on their area of research specialty. Students develop skills needed to examine background research for each lecture and explore the potential impact of the research on understanding brain function. Topics are announced prior to registration.
Pre-requisite: NS*260 NS*485 NS*487 PY*419
NS 497E Research in Neuroscience (3.00)
Involves placement in a neuroscience research lab for advanced neuroscience students. Note: Approval of the director of the Academic Internship Program and the Neuroscience Program director required.
NS 497E-W Research in Neuroscience (3.00)
Involves placement in a neuroscience research lab for advanced neuroscience students. Note: Approval of the director of the Academic Internship Program and the Neuroscience Program director required.
NS 498E-W Internship in Neuroscience (3.00)
Involves placement in a clinical or research agency for advanced neuroscience students.
NS 499 Senior Thesis (2.00)
Students meet regularly with the thesis advisor to prepare for the defense of the research before a panel of faculty, to present the research in a public forum, and to submit a final thesis that conforms to APA guidelines and is approved by the faculty examination committee.
Pre-requisite: NS*490E
PY 250 General Psychology (3.00)
Introduces the science of behavior and mental processes through a systematic study of representative areas of psychology.
Cross listing(s): PY 250C.
PY 250H Honors General Psychology (3.00)
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including the biological basis of behavior, sensation/perception, learning, memory, cognition, language, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, social behavior, psychological disorders, and therapy. Addresses the applicability of psychology to understanding societal problems. NOTE: Honors Students only.
PY 419 Research Methods (3.00)
Considers methods and procedures of modern experimental psychology. Note: Permission of instructor or advisor required.
Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250 MT*272;
PY 420 Research Methods Laboratory (1.00)
Provides an opportunity for completion of individual projects related to appropriate experimental and statistical design. Note: Permission of instructor or advisor required. One three-hour laboratory each week required.
PY 422 Research Methods & Behavioral Statistics (3.00)
First of a two-semester sequence integrating statistics and research methods. Covers experimental design and statistics, and includes an individual research project. Note: It is recommended students take this course in their Sophomore or Junior year. PY 423 and PY 424 should be taken in the spring of the same academic year as this course.
Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250;
PY 442 Learning and Memory (3.00)
Introduces basic concepts, methods and results of experimental analysis of learning and memory in humans and nonhuman animals. Includes classical and operant conditioning, discrimination learning processes underlying encoding, storage, and retrieval of information in memory, and other cognitive processes.
Pre-requisite: PY*250
PY 443 Learning and Memory Laboratory (1.00)
Involves laboratory experiments with animal and human subjects and the preparation of reports on these experiments.
PY 454 Cognitive Psychology (3.00)
Focuses on psychological processes such as attention, memory, concept formation, problem solving and language. Examines current research data, theories and applications.
Pre-requisite: PY*250