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Science CoursesTo see the catalog description of a course, click on the course name. To browse all descriptions of science courses, simply scroll through the course descriptions below. Some course descriptions include a hyperlink to a syllabus or other Web-based information maintained by course instructors on their personal pages.
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Course Descriptions | | LAN106/106L Introduction to Scientific Thought This course trains students in the basic intellectual tools necessary to access, understand and critically analyze modern scientific information. Students learn about the philosophical development of science and how to distinguish good science from flawed and "pseudo" sciences. They gain an understanding of, and practice in, the steps of the scientific process. They learn methods for accessing current scientific information. The course also covers the theory of evolution, the major paradigm of modern biology. Students learn about the history of life on earth, the mechanisms of evolutionary change, and recent extensions of evolutionary theory to fields such as medicine and human history. Laboratory. Prerequisite: None 5 quarter hours | | LAN110/100L General Biology This course, in the basic principles of biology, is a prerequisite for most other biology courses. It covers the basic chemistry and organization of cells, photosynthesis and respiration, transport, cell division, introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics and evolution. Laboratory. Prerequisite: None 5 quarter hours JS, OP, RJ | | LAN150/LAN150L Survey of Physical Science This course develops scientific thinking through basic units in physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and meteorology. Techniques of measurements and problem-solving emphasized. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAM100B or consent of Instructor 5 quarter hours | | LAN200/200L Anatomy and Physiology I The histology of tissues and skin and the gross anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours | | LAN205/205L Anatomy and Physiology II The gross anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, immune, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours | | Top of Page | | LAN215/215L Issues in Biology Introduction to a variety of topics in biology. Basic principles such as the scientific method, cell division, reproduction, classical and molecular genetics, are discussed. These enable the exploration of the scientific basis of issues that are currently important to the general public. Laboratory is included. This course cannot serve as a prerequisite to other biology courses. Prerequisite: none 5 quarter hours | | LAN220 Infectious Diseases The study of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or protozoa. The chosen diseases serve as a model for the study of the way in which microbes cause disease and how they spread in the population. Prerequisite: LAN110, LAN215 or equivalent. 2 quarter hours | | LAN250/250L General Chemistry I A comprehensive introduction to chemistry. Measurement techniques, aspects of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonds, periodicity of elements, compounds and stoichiometry,thermodynamics, behavior of gases, and concentrations of solutions. Laboratory. (To be followed by LAN251/251L). Prerequisite(s): LAM100B or equivalent. 5 quarter hours RJ Note: LAN250 was previously called Inorganic Chemistry I. | | LAN251/251L General Chemistry II LAN251/251L Continuation of General Chemistry I LAN250/250L. Problem solving and further study of selected topics and theories in chemistry including: behavior of liquids, ionization acid-base chemistry; oxidation, radioactivity, and chemical equilibrium and kinetics. Laboratory includes qualitative analysis. Prerequisite(s): LAN250. Prerequisite: LAN250 5 quarter hours RJ Note: LAN251 was previously called Inorganic Chemistry II. | | LAN256/256L Science of Simple Machines Historical review of simple machines. Definitive discussions of wheel and axle (windlass), wedge lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and gear. Determinations of mechanical advantages and efficiencies. Laboratory Prerequisite: LAN150 or consent of instructor 2 quarter hours | | Top of Page | | LAN260/260L Consumer Chemistry Basic concepts of chemistry developed while investigating various consumer and environmental topics. Students explore the science behind newsworthy issues such as global warming, acid rain and energy alternatives. Consumer products including food and food additives, non-prescription drugs, cosmetics and textiles are analyzed. Laboratory. Prerequisite: None 5 quarter hours RJ | | LAN300/300L Ecology and Conservation Basic principles of the science of ecology at the physiological, population, community, and ecosystem level; application to problems in conservation. Field trips will be taken when possible. An independent research project is required for 5 quarter-hours credit. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 3 or 5 quarter hours | | LAN302/302L Zoology The basic characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary trends throughout the kingdom. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours JS | | LAN303/303L Botany Basic principles of plant biology including evolution, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Laboratory. Field trips if possible. Collection required. Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours | | LAN304/304L Human Physiology The functions of the organs and systems of the human body. Students study skin, nervous system, muscle, sensory physiology, the circulatory system, respiration, and digestion and the endocrine, immune, excretory and reproductive systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours JS | | Top of Page | | LAN305/305L Animal Behavior The biology of the behavior of animals, including evolution, mating systems, learning behavior genetics and social behavior. Students desiring 5 hours of credit will formulate a pertinent question and collect data aimed at answering that question. The results of the investigation will be written in the format of a scientific publication and presented formally to the class. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 3 or 5 quarter hours JS | | LAN320 Human Genome Students learn about the Human Genome Project and consider its impact on health care and biomedical sciences. Ethical implications and societal issues regarding this knowledge base are considered along with the science and technology behind its meaning and acquisition. Students will sample publicly accessible databases in guided explorations. They will use resources appropriate to life-long learning about health and science in the post-genomic era. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology, LAN215 Issues in Biology, equivalent course, or instructor permission. | | LAN350/350L Physical Geology Course is divided into units on minerals, igneous rock formation, weathering, soil, and the formation of sedimentary rocks. Other units include mass movements of the earth’s surface and formation of metamorphic rocks. Emphasis placed on the process of identifying minerals and rocks. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150 or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours | LAN351 General Physics An introduction to basic physics principles, including mechanics, thermodynamics, gas laws, sound, electromagnetic radiation, heat, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: LAN150 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours | | LAN354/LAN354L Astronomy Students apply geometry and scaling techniques to establish distances and sizes of objects in space. They build models, work with forces and motion; and study light, temperature, and composition. Emphasis is on the manner in which astronomers operate. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150 5 quarter hours | | Top of Page | | LAN358/358L Survey of Organic Chemistry Principles of carbon bonding, the naming of compounds, and structure of compounds, the preparation of compounds and their respective reactions. Laboratory. Prerequisites: LAN250, LAN251 7 quarter hours RJ | | LAN360/360L Biochemistry I Detailed study of structure, properties, regulation, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Introduction to chemistry and function of hormones and water and mineral metabolism. Discussion of the properties of enzymes and bioenergetics including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis. Laboratory . Prerequisite: LAN358 5 quarter hours RJ | | LAN362/362L Organic Chemistry I Principles of carbon bonding, the naming of compounds, the preparation of compounds and their respective reactions, classes of reactions and their mechanisms. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: LAN250, LAN251 6 quarter hours | | LAN363/363L Organic Chemistry II Continues Organic Chemistry I. Structure and reactivities of compounds, classes of reactions and their mechanisms, synthesis, retrosynthetic analysis, biological molecules. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisites: LAN250, LAN251, LAN362, or consent of instructor. 6 quarter hours | | LAN364/364L Quantitative Analysis In this course, students are introduced to various techniques for determining the amounts of chemical elements present in solutions. Volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis techniques are covered in lecture, then applied to laboratory situations. Laboratory. Prerequisites: LAN250, LAN251, or consent of the instructor.5 quarter hours RJ | | | LAN366/366L Biostatistics This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis upon biological applications. Students learn to calculate and use basic descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and graphs. They analyze data using a variety of hypothesis tests such as binomial distributions, Chi square, and analysis of variance, and learn to choose the appropriate test for a given application. Calculations are performed by hand and by the use of a computerized statistical package. Laboratory. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAM110 5 quarter hours | | LAN409/409L Genetics The basic principles of classical Mendelian genetics will be discussed. Topics such as sex linkage, multiple alleles, epistasis, quantitative inheritance, chromosome mapping, chi square analysis of data, and chromosomal aberrations, will be investigated in detail. This course has a strong emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours JS | | LAN410 Fundamentals of Immunology A course on the mechanisms of the human immune response. Topics include cells and tissues of the immune system, antigens, antibodies and their interaction; structure and genetic basis of antibody variability; antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune responses; histocompatibility; hypersensitivity and other immune disorders. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAN412, or consent of instructor 1, 4 or 5 quarter hours OP | | LAN411/411L Microbiology An introduction to the biology of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis is on physiology, control and diversity of microorganisms. Standard laboratory procedures for microbiology are practiced. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours OP | | LAN412/412L Medical Microbiology An introduction to the etiology, epidemiology, and immunology of microbes and their relationship to infectious diseases. Can be taken with laboratory for 5 QH, or without laboratory for 3 QH. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAN411, or consent of instructor 3 or 5 quarter hours OP | | LAN415/415L Molecular Genetics This is a course designed to teach students the essentials of modern molecular genetics. Students learn the molecular basis of heredity including the mechanisms by which DNA is replicated, transcribed and influences phenotypes. Students investigate the techniques involved in recombinant DNA technology. They explore ways in which techniques such as polymerase chain reactions genetic engineering and DNA fingerprinting are used in modern society. Students are expected to be able to assess the values and risks inherent in such methods. They will gain practice and experience through active participation in laboratory exercises employing these techniques. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours JS | | LAN420 Tropical Marine Biology This is a field-biology course which introduces students to the ecology and diversity of coral reefs and their environs. Students study coral reefs, rocky and sandy beaches, tide pools, mangrove swamps and sea grass beds; learning to recognize by name the organisms found in each habitat. Furthermore, they learn about the mechanisms for survival used by these organisms, threats to the integrity of reef ecosystems, reef structure and a bit about Jamaican culture. The field portion of this course takes place during one week spent at the Hofstra University Marine Laboratory in Jamaica, West Indies. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor 3 or 5 quarter hours JS | LAN490B Independent Study, Biology
LAN490E Independent Study, Earth Science
LAN490P Independent Study, Physical Science
A student, with the assistance of the instructor, selects an experimental in-depth problem for research and report. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAN 150, or consent of the instructor 1-5 quarter hours | | LAN491 Field Ecology Research Experience Comparative studies are conducted at a marsh, swamp, bog, dune, prairie, forest, river, lake, canyon, and quarry. Trips are also taken to an arboretum, conservatory sewage disposal center, and purification plant. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 5 quarter hours | | LAN495B General Biology Special Topic
LAN495E Earth Science Special Topic
LAN495P Physical Science Special Topic
A student selects a science offering of a special interest. More than one registration is permitted since topics vary each term.
Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN150, or consent of the instructor 2-5 quarter hours | LAN499B General Biology Seminar
LAN499E Earth Science Seminar
LAN499P Physical Sciences Seminar
Students engage in library research, discussions with peers and instructor, and field work. Prerequisite: LAN110, LAN150, or consent of the instructor 3-5 quarter hours | LAN505 Molecular Genetics for High School Teachers (Pilot course for Fall 2006; cross-listed as SEC505)
In this course high school science teachers update and expand their knowledge of molecular genetics. Participants gain hands-on laboratory experience with molecular techniques and related information technologies. Core content topics include DNA structure, gene expression and its regulation, and molecular evolution. Additional topics will be chosen according to the interests of the participants. Applications of biotechnology will be considered, including ethical issues and societal implications. Teaching methods appropriate to the content will be explicitly addressed in context. Participants will develop activities to take back to their classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry. Open to high school teachers. 5 semester hours | | LAN530 Evolution for High School Teachers I: Microevolution (Pilot course for Fall 2006; cross-listed as SEC530) Participants will update and expand their understanding of microevolution. Topics include mutation, genetic variation, gene flow, genetic drift, natural selection, adaptation, evolutionary ecology, evolution of animal development, neutral evolution, behavioral ecology, and related areas of research. Participants will learn about modern tools for studying microevolution and will examine case studies of natural selection in diverse organisms. Philisophical issues related to conflicts between evolutionary theory and religion will be explored. Teaching methods appropriate to the content will be explicitly addressed in context. Participants will develop classroom activities that adapt evolutionary concepts to the introductory and advanced courses they teach.
Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of biology, including some genetics. 3 semester hours
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