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Biology:   Offered by the Federated Department of Biological Sciences at NJIT and Rutgers-Newark
 
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

Biol 222 - Evolution (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:101 and R120:102, Rutgers General Biology I and II. 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: Fall 2009

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 342 - Developmental Biology (Embryology) (3-0-3)
Prerquisite: R120:301. Descriptive and experimental approaches to molecular, cellular and organismal changes during embryonic development; mechanisms of cell differentiation, organogenesis, morphogenesis, and pattern formation. Effective From: Fall 2009

Biol 368 - The Ecology and Evolution of Disease (3-0-3)
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: Fall 2008

Biol 375 - Conservation Biology (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:101, R120:102 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: R120:301 Foundations of Biology. 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: Fall 2008

Biol 405 - 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: Spring 2009

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 447 - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (3-0-3)
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 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

Biol 475 - Ecological Field Methods and Analysis (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: R120:370 Plant Ecology or R120:380 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 - Honors Research Project (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: Honors College students only. 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 2007

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

R120:101 - General Biology I (3-3-4)
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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)
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R120:230 - Biology of Seed Plants (4)
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R120:235 - Microbiology (3)
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R120:241 - Anatomy and Physiology (4,4)
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R120:301 - Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
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R120:311 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4)
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R120:320 - Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (3-3-4)
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R120:322 - Evolution (3)
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R120:325 - Animal Parasites (3)
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R120:326 - Laboratory Exercises in Parasitology (1)
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R120:327 - Biology of Invertebrates (4)
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R120:328 - Ornithology (3)
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R120:330 - Plant Physiology (4)
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R120:335 - General Microbiology (4)
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R120:340 - Mammalian Physiology (3-3-4)
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R120:342 - Developmental Biology (4)
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R120:352 - Genetics (3)
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R120:355 - Cell Biology (3)
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R120:356 - Molecular Biology (3)
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R120:358 - Microanatomy of Cells and Tissues (4)
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R120:360 - Elementary Biochemistry (3)
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R120:370 - Plant Ecology (3)
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R120:371 - Field Studies in Plant Ecology (3)
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R120:380 - Animal Ecology (3)
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R120:381 - Field Studies in Animal Ecology (2)
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R120:382 - Animal Behavior (3)
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R120:403 - Biological Ultrastructure (3)
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R120:404 - Light and Electron Microscopy (4)
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R120:413 - Mycology (4)
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R120:414 - Phycology (4)
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R120:415 - Paleobotany (4)
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R120:430 - Plant Growth and Development (4)
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R120:435 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism (3)
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R120:443 - Immunology (3)
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R120:445 - Endocrinology (3)
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R120:451 - Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology I: Cellular Biophysics (4)
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R120:452 - Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology II: Molecular Biotechniques (4)
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R120:455 - Molecular Cell Biology (3)
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R120:456 - Virology (3)
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R120:470 - Field Ecology (3)
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R120:471 - Ecological Physiology (3)
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R120:472 - Environmental Assessment (3)
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R120:473 - Ecology of Microorganisms (3)
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R120:481 - Marine Biology (4)
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R120:486 - Tropical Field Biology (2)
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R120:491 - Problems in Biology (BA,BA)
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GRADUATE COURSES:

Biol 612 - Comparative Animal Physiology (3 credits)
This course will explore how animals, from invertebrates to vertebrates, function from the cellular to the organism level. The study of the structure and function of the various organs provides insight into how animals survive extreme environments and how they respond to changes in their environment. The comparative approach shows that the underlying physiological principles that govern life are common to all animals and yet animals have evolved unique and sometimes startling physiological solutions to problems posed by their particular environments. Effective From: Fall 2009

Biol 622 - Evolution (3 credits)
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of research in the field of evolutionary biology. Topics will include: the development of evolutionary theory, the history of the evolution of life on Earth, the genetic bases of variation and heredity, natural selection, evolution and development, and speciation. The format will be brief lectures to review topics covered in text, followed by class discussions of relevant primary literature. Students will write two papers on the topic of their choice and will be required to lead a minimum of one class discussion. Effective From: Spring 2010

Biol 630 - Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences (3 credits)
Researchers in the biological sciences must understand and be able to effectively apply the scientific method, and they must also be able to clearly communicate their ideas and results. This course will involve heavy student participation and discuss the scientific method, analyze and discuss data gathering and organizing, and will analyze existing grant proposals with the goal of enabling graduate students to write a clear and convincing grant proposal. Effective From: Fall 2009

Biol 638 - Computational Ecology (3-0-3)
An overview of computational approaches to the study of mathematical models in ecology. Topics include one-, two-, and multi-species models, life history analysis, spatial dynamics, epidemiology. The course is taught as a hands-on computer lab in which students explore models, perform simulations and solve problems. Effective From: Spring 2006

Biol 698 - Selected topics in Biology (3-0-3)
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the Master's level. Effective From: Spring 2008

Biol 699 - Selected Topics in Biology (3-0-3)
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the Masters level. Effective From: Spring 2008

Biol 788 - Selected Topics in Biology (3-0-3)
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the doctoral level. Effective From: Spring 2008

Biol 789 - Selected Topics in Biology (3-0-3)
Survey of recent research topics in Biology at the doctoral level. Effective From: Spring 2008

Biol 791 - Biology Seminar (0)
This seminar includes student and faculty presentations on current papers, student presentations related to their research and occasional outside speakers. It will acquaint students with possible topics for dissertation search, and provide an opportunity to present and receive feedback on current work.

Biol 794 - Computational Biology Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Students and outside speakers present and discuss current research activities in computational biology and related scientific areas.

R120:501 - Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
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R120:503 - Plant Morphology (3 credits)
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R120:504 - Plant Physiology (3 credits)
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R120:505 - Biostatistics and Computer Methodology (3 credits)
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R120:506 - Quantitative Plant Ecology (3 credits)
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R120:509 - Advanced Problems in Biology (1 to 6 credits by arrangement)
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R120:512 - Mammalian Physiology (3 credits)
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R120:515 - Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3 credits)
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R120:517 - Developmental Neurobiology (3 credits)
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R120:518 - Nucleic Acids (3 credits)
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R120:519 - Microbial Metabolism (3 credits)
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R120:523 - Biogeography (3 credits)
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R120:526 - Cell Biology (3 credits)
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R120:530 - Biophysical Membrane Physiology (4 credits)
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R120:532 - Evolution (3 credits)
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R120:536 - Multivariate Biostatistics (3 credits)
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R120:538 - Topics in Molecular Genetics (3 credits)
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R120:551 - Biology of Pollution (3 credits)
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R120:552 - Paleobotany (4 credits)
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R120:561 - Quantitative and Analytical Light Microscopy (4 credits)
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R120:563 - Developmental Plant Physiology (3 credits)
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R120:564 - Techniques in Developmental Botany (2 credits)
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R120:565 - Medical Mycology (3 credits)
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R120:566 - Neurophysiology and Behavior (3 credits)
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R120:568 - Neuroendocrinology and Behavior Laboratory (3 credits)
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R120:571 - Biochemistry (4 credits)
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R120:584 - Plant Responses to the Environment (3 credits)
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R120:585 - Behavioral Ecology (3 credits)
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R120:586 - Landscape Ecology (3 credits)
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R120:587 - Systems Ecology: Ecosystems in the Landscape (3 credits)
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R120:588 - Topics in Advanced Ecology (3 credits)
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R120:589 - Chemical Bases of Neural Function (3 credits)
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R120:593 - Physiological Ecology (3 credits)
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R120:594 - Systematics (3 credits)
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R120:601 - Human Molecular Genetics (3 credits)
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R120:604 - Microbiology: Principles and Applications (3 credits)
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R120:616 - Topics in Biology (1 to 3 credits by arrangement)
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R120:640 - Topics in Immunology (3 credits)
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R120:697 - Neuroendocrinology (3 credits)
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