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Course Descriptions for Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Biology BIOL2113 Human Nutrition This course covers the vital roles of nutrients in human body functioning. Nutritional requirements, nutrient sources in foods and nutritional disorders are examined. Students discuss how nutrients interact and learn to balance nutrients in foods within a healthy diet. The critical role of nutrients in physiology and health is a key focus and is studied by examining nutrition throughout the lifespan. Regulation of nutrient intake and processing is examined. Students study weight control and the key functions of nutrients in physical fitness. Topics include food safety, processing and biotechnology. The complex issues concerning malnutrition, world hunger and the environment are also examined. This nutrition course is for biology majors. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2014. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or permission of instructor
BIOL2119 Current Topics in Biological Research This is an introductory level course that describes and analyzes the emerging fields of biotechnology, genetic engineering and molecular biology. The course focuses on recent developments that will have a revolutionary impact on our lives. Topics may include transplantation, artificial organs, rational drug design, combinatorial libraries, drug delivery systems, exotic epidemics, transgenic animals, knockout mice, gene therapy, antisense and others. Readings from a wide spectrum of books and periodicals are assigned as a basis for class discussion, short papers and oral presentations. Students are encouraged to view the challenges of modern biology from scientific, social and ethical viewpoints. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2014. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or permission of instructor
BIOL2115 Determinants of Health and Disease The objective of this course is to offer insight into important human diseases. Content will vary and will reflect student input. There is a strong communication component to this course as students will give multiple oral presentations on topics such as cancer (oncogenes, tumor suppressors), infectious diseases (tuberculosis, salmonella, hepatitis), genetic disorders (obesity, cystic fibrosis, pituitary dwarfism, hemophilia, muscular dystrophy), immune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, AIDS, diabetes), diseases of the nervous system (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression), respiratory diseases (emphysema) and others. Reading materials will consist of primary literature, review articles and other sources. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2013. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or permission of instructor
BIOL2123 Genetics This course covers Mendelian and molecular genetics. Students examine the principles of gene segregation analysis, gene mapping, chromosome structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation and regulation of gene expression. Particular attention is paid to the role of genetics in our world, human, bacterial, and viral genetics. Genetically modified organisms, genome analysis, pharmacogenomics and their social implications are analyzed through discussions and scientific readings. Ethical issues, such as risks for genetic discrimination, genetic testing and personal genomics, are discussed. Problem solving is also emphasized. Three hours lecture and one-hour recitation will be dedicated to problem-solving skills. Fall or spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106, CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 or permission of instructor Required of all biology majors
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