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Biol 200 - Concepts in Biology (4-0-4)
This course will introduce student to the study of biology at the beginning of their course of study. Central ideas in the biological sciences will be highlighted, with an emphasis on the process of scientific discovery and investigation. The course will provide the basis for more advanced coursework and learning experiences in the biological sciences as students delve into the curriculum of study. Effective From: Fall 2011
Biol 205 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lecture (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:102 or BIOL200 or R120:200. This introductory course considers the population level of biological organizations. Topics include Mendelian and population genetics, evolution, and ecology of populations and communities. Effective From: Fall 2010
Biol 206 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lab (0-3-1)
Prerequisite: R120:102 or R120:101/102 or BIOL 200 or R120:200. The laboratory reinforces the topics covered in Foundations of Ecology and Evolution Lecture (Biol 205) lecture with hands-on activities and exposes students to current methods of research and analysis in these areas. Effective From: Fall 2010
Biol 222 - Evolution (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:101 and R120:102 and BIOL 205/206 with grade of C or better. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of evolutionary biology. Topics will include: the development of evolutionary theory, the history of the evolution of life on Earth, the genetic basis of variation and heredity, natural selection, evolution and development, and speciation. Effective From: Spring 2009
Biol 225 - Insects and Human Society (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:101 and R120:102 (General Biology sequence). This course, through lecture and discussion, will cover the breadth of influence insects have on society, from the provision of ecosystem services to the economic and social costs associated with their role as vectors of disease. Student will learn how insects are used in science, agriculture and indicators of global climate change and water quality. Students will also learn some insect biology and have the opportunity to observe insects (living and dead) to gain a better understanding of the diversity and complexity of these creatures. Effective From: Spring 2010
Biol 310 - Research and Independent Study (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: Departmental approval and permission of the Office of Cooperative Education and Internships. Students gain major-related work experience and reinforcement of their academic program. Work assignments facilitated and approved by the co-op office. Mandatory participation in seminars and completion of a report. Effective From: Spring 2007
Biol 338 - Ecology of the Dining Hall (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 205 with a C or better and BIOL 206, or permission of instructor. This course will use the examination of an on-campus ecosystem, the dining hall, as a framework for learning about a number of applied ecological concepts. We will investigate topics such as food webs, nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, and agroecology as they apply to the organisms and biological processes, present in our dining hall. Course work will involve extensive reading and discussion of scientific and popular literature, supplemented by regular class trips to the dining hall and related on-campus facilities. Effective From: Fall 2012
Biol 340 - Mammalian Physiology (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: R120:201 and R120:202 and BIOL 205 and BIOL 206. This course will review general principles of the function of the human body as a mammal, with emphasis on the function and regulation of neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, and excretory systems. The goal is to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand how their own bodies operate. Effective From: Spring 2011
Biol 341 - Introduction to Neurophysiology (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and R120:202 with a grade of C or better. This course will examine the physiology of neurons such as excitability, impulse conduction, synaptic of neural signaling and neural plasticity. The objective is to provide students with a basic understanding of neural signaling and communication. Effective From: Fall 2012
Biol 342 - Developmental Biology (Embryology) (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and BIOL 205/206. Descriptive and experimental approaches to molecular, cellular and organismal changes during embryonic development; mechanisms of cell differentiation, organogenesis, morphogenesis, and pattern formation. Effective From: Spring 2009
Biol 346 - Neurobiology (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and BIOL 205/206. This course will examine the basic principles that govern neuronal function, emphasizing cellular, developmental, and physiological aspects. The course begins with cellular properties of neurons and synaptic communication and will review the organization, function, development, and disorders of neural systems. Effective From: Fall 2010
Biol 368 - The Ecology and Evolution of Disease (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and MATH 111 with grade of C or better.
This course addresses those aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology most relevant to understanding the origin, dynamics and treatment of disease (both infectious and hereditary/genetic). The class will be a mixture of lecture and discussion of case studies. Material covered will include biology, mathematical models, and some aspects of human behavior. Effective From: Spring 2009
Biol 375 - Conservation Biology (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:201/202 and BIOL 205/206 General Biology I & II. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of conservation biology, as well as philosophical and economic concerns. Effective From: Fall 2009
Biol 383 - Neural Basis of Behavior (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and BIOL 205/206. This lecture course explores the neural mechanisms underlying animal behavior. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students who have some background in biology, hence the prerequisite for Foundation of Biology. This courses would also be of interest to graduate students interested in neuroscience, such as, students in the Quantitative Neuroscience (QNS) program, students in the Integrative Neuroscience (INS) program, and students at the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMB). It is unnecessary for the students to have taken animal behavior or neurobiology; however, these courses would be helpful. Effective From: Spring 2009
Biol 385 - Evolution of Animal Behavior Laboratory (2-2-4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 205, BIOL 206, R120:201 and R120:202 with a grade of C or better. A lab course focusing on research in Animal Behavior. This course will cover foraging, predator avoidance, territoriality, and mate choice. Labs will be inquiry based with students designing experiments to test hypotheses concerning aspects of animal behavior. Effective From: Fall 2012
Biol 400 - Biology in Science Fiction (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:340/BIOL 340 or R120:345 and R120:355 or R120:356 or R120:352 with a grade of C or better. Popular science fiction media will be utilized to initiate thinking critically and creatively about the biological sciences; from the molecular level to whole organism physiology. Students will explore the potential biology of fictitious organisms, and determine real-life analogues. These topics will be used as a vehicle to improve scientific writing and to apply biological knowledge in a new and unique way. Effective From: Fall 2012
Biol 405 - Cell Physiology and Imaging (1-3-4)
NOTE: COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO BIOL 451. Prerequisites: Phys 111, Phys 121 and R120:355. This course will examine celluar phenomena, such as subcellular structure, secretion, intracellular calcium regulation, etc., from a physiological perspective and using imaging techniques as a tool to understand them. Cell biology, and optics and the user of microscopes, will be discussed in detail. Effective From: Spring 2009 Until: Summer 2010
Biol 410 - Work Experience II (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: Biol 310, departmental approval and permission of the Office of Cooperative Education and Internships. Students gain major-related work experience and reinforcement of their academic progam. Work assignments facilitated and approved by the co-op office. Mandatory participation in seminars and completion of a report. Effective From: Spring 2007
Biol 440 - Cell Biology of Disease: Cells gone Bad! (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120340 and R120355 or R120356. This course will briefly review the normal physiology of mammals and humans and will then extensively explore the basis of many human diseases at the cellular level. The goal is to understand how alterations in normal functions of cells affect the function of the whole system by reviewing current research in the field of cell biology abnormalities. Effective From: Fall 2011
Biol 445 - Endocrinology (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:R120201, R120202, BIOL340 and CR120355 or R120356. This course will discuss endocrinology from both an enatomical and physicologic view. We will discuss synthesis, distribution and regulation of the entire human endocrine system. The goal is to provide students with a basic knowledge of the complex endocrine system. Effective From: Fall 2011
Biol 447 - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201,R120:202 and BIOL 205/206. Foundations of Biology. This course will examine, from both a cellular and a systems perspective, neurophysiological phenomena such as excitability, impulse conduction, integration of activity at the cellular and at the network level, and network level behavior of the nervous system. The goal is to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand neurobiological processes at all levels of complexity. Effective From: Spring 2010
Biol 448 - Neuropathophysiology: Nervous System Gone Bad! (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:340 or R120:346 or Biol 346 or Biol 447. This course will briefly examine the normal physiology of the nervous system and then would extensively explore the basis of many neuronal diseases. The goal is to understand how any alteration in normal functions of the nervous system affects the function of the whole system by reviewing current research in the field of nervous system abnormalities. Effective From: Fall 2010
Biol 451 - Cell Physiology and Imaging (1-3-4)
Prerequisites: Phys 111, Phys 121 and R120:355. This course will examine celluar phenomena, such as subcellular structure, secretion, intracellular calcium regulation, etc., from a physiological perspective and using imaging techniques as a tool to understand them. Cell biology, and optics and the user of microscopes, will be discussed in detail. Effective From: Fall 2010
Biol 463 - Insects and Human Society (3-0-3)
This course, through lecture and discussion, will cover the breadth of influence insects have on society, from the provision of ecosystem services to the economic and social costs associated with their role as vectors of disease. Students will learn how insects are used in science, agriculture and as indicators of global climate change and water quality. Students will also learn some insect biology and have the opportunity to observe insects (living and dead) to gain a better understanding of the diversity and complexity of these creatures. Effective From: Spring 2010 Until: Fall 2011
Biol 475 - Ecological Field Methods and Analysis (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:370 Plant Ecology or R120:280 Animal Ecology or permission of instructor. This field-orientated class will study animal and plant communities using a combination of field, laboratory and theory work. The goal of this course is to understand ecological principles and to introduce students to modern methodology for field work, the techniques and instruments used, as well as the theoretical basis for their application. Students will collect data, analyze them and report the results in written and oral format. Effective From: Fall 2009
Biol 491 - Research and Independent Study (0-3-3)
Prerequisites: Departmental approval required. Research in Biology. Each student works under the supervision of a Biology or associated faculty member. A research paper and poster are required. Effective From: Fall 2012
Biol 492 - Research and Independent Study (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Research in Biology. Each student works under the supervision of a Biology or associated faculty member. Effective From: Spring 2007
Biol 495 - Honors Seminar in Biology (3-0-3)
The honors seminar allows students the opportunity to work closely with an instructor in a specific area of the instructor's expertise. Students will be required to bring together interests and skills developed in previous courses. Students make in-depth oral and written presentations. This course satisfies NJIT's Honors Capstone requirement. Effective From: Spring 2012
R120:101 - General Biology I (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: None.
For more details go toRutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:102 - General Biology II (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: None
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R120:104 - Human Health and Disease (3)
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R120:109 - Basic Plant Science (3)
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R120:110 - Basic Plant Science Laboratory (1)
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R120:203 - Plant Biology (3)
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R120:204 - Economic Botany (3)
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R120:205 - Environmental Issues (3)
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R120:206 - General Horticulture (3)
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R120:207 - Horticulture Laboratory (1)
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R120:208 - Human Sexuality (3)
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R120:211 - Plant Kingdom (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 205 with grade of C or better.
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R120:227 - Biology of Invertebrates (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better.
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R120:230 - Biology of Seed Plants (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 205 with grade of C or better.
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R120:235 - Microbiology (3)
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R120:241 - Anatomy and Physiology (4,4)
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R120:280 - Animal Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:101 and R120:102 with grade of C or better.
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R120:282 - Animal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better.
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R120:285 - Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better.
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R120:301 - Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:101 and R120:102 and Chem 125 with grade of C or better.
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R120:311 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4)
Prerequisite: R120:211 or R120:230 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:313 - Mycology (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and R120:202 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:325 - Animal Parasites (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and Biol 205/206 and Hum 102 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:326 - Laboratory Exercises in Parasitology (1)
Corequisite: R120:325.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:328 - Ecology of Birds (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better. For more details go to Rutgers Catalog.
R120:330 - Plant Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better. For more details go to Rutgers Catalog.
R120:335 - General Microbiology (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206. For more details go to Rutgers Catalog.
R120:340 - Mammalian Physiology (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:342 - Developmental Biology (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:343 - Developmental Bio Lab (1)
Corequisite: R120:342.
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R120:346 - Neurobiology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:350 - Immunology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:352 - Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:355 - Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and Biol 205/206 and Chem 126 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:356 - Molecular Biology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:360 - Elementary Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201, Chem 243, Chem 244, and Chem 244A with a grade of C or better.
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R120:365 - Human Ecology (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and R120:202 an Biol 205/206 and Hum 102 with grade of C or better.
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R120:370 - Plant Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better.
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R120:371 - Field Studies in Plant Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:370 or R120:280 with a grade of C or better; Juniors and Seniors Only.
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R120:380 - Field Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:370 or R120:280 with a grade of C or better; Juniors and Seniors Only.
For more details go to Rutgers Catalog. Effective From: Spring 2009
R120:381 - Field Studies in Animal Ecology (2)
Prerequisite: R120:370 or R120:380 with a grade of C or better, HUM 102; Juniors and Seniors Only.
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R120:403 - Biological Ultrastructure (3)
Prerequisite: R120:301 and R120:302 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:404 - Light and Electron Microscopy (4)
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R120:405 - Microanatomy of Cells and Tissues (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201 and R120:202 and Biol 205/206 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:414 - Phycology (4)
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R120:415 - Paleobotany (4)
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R120:422 - Biological Invasions (3)
Prerequisite: R120:370, or R120 280 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:430 - Plant Growth and Development (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 and R120:211 or 230 or 330 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:435 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism (3)
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R120:445 - Endocrinology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:340 or Biol 340 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:451 - Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology I: Cellular Biophysics (4)
Prerequisite: R120:355 with a grade of C or better; Permission of Instructor.
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R120:452 - Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology II: Molecular Biotechniques (4)
Prerequisite: R120:355 or R120:356 with a grade of C or better; Permission of Instructor.
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R120:455 - Molecular Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:355 and R120:356 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:456 - Virology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:335 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:471 - Ecological Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: R120:370 or R120:280 with a grade of C or better.
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R120:472 - Environmental Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: R120:370 or 371. For more details go to Rutgers Catalog.
R120:473 - Ecology of Microorganisms (3)
Prerequisite: R120:335. For more details go to Rutgers Catalog.
R120:481 - Marine Biology (4)
Prerequisite: R120:201/202 and Biol 205/206 with grade of C or better.
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R120:486 - Tropical Field Biology (2)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor; Juniors and Seniors Only.
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R120:491 - Problems in Biology (BA,BA)
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