Department: Natural Sciences

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AST 1000Introduction to Modern AstronomyThis course is no longer offered and is available for transfer credit only.See Department for Description.
AST 3002Intro To CosmologyIntro To Cosmology
AST 5000Independent Study Astronomy IIndependent Study Astronomy I
AST 7000Astronomy ElectiveAstronomy Elective
AST 7050Astronomy Interm ElectiveAstronomy Interm Elective
AST 7100Astronomy Advanced ElecAstronomy Advanced Elec
AST 7200Astronomy Labort EleAstronomy Labort Ele
BIO 1000LLect Surv Living WldLect Surv Living Wld
BIO 1003Survey of the Living WorldThis course is a general survey of the diversity, adaptation, and evolution of life. Fundamental principles underlying the science of biology are studied to convey an appreciation of the evolutionary trends among the kingdoms and of the interaction o...
BIO 1003HHonors Living WorldThis course is a general survey of the diversity, adaptation, and evolution of life. Fundamental principles underlying the science of biology are studied to convey an appreciation of the evolutionary trends among the kingdoms and of the interaction o...
BIO 1003LSurvey of the Living World LecLect Surv Living Wld
BIO 1005General Biology - Structure and Function - A Human OrientationThis is an introductory course in modern biology. Fundamental biological principles are studied and applied to an appreciation of the organization and operation of human beings. Laboratory exercises include dissection of specimens such as the frog an...
BIO 1005HHonors General Biology StructureThis is an introductory course in modern biology. Fundamental biological principles are studied and applied to an appreciation of the organization and operation of human beings. Laboratory exercises include dissection of specimens such as the frog an...
BIO 1005LLecture in General Biology StrucLecture in General Biology Struc
BIO 1006Gen Biol: Hered & EvGen Biol: Hered & Ev
BIO 1008Bio Of Human BehavBio Of Human Behav
BIO 1010Princ Of Biology IPrinc Of Biology I
BIO 1011LFundamentals of Biology: Human Biology LectureThis course provides an introduction to biological principles of homeostasis and cellular and organ system structure and function, with particular focus on the human organism. Classes are organized to coincide with hands-on laboratory exercises of BI...
BIO 1012Fundamentals of Biology: Human Biology LaboratoryThis course provides a hands-on introduction to biology, with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology. It includes experimentation with analytical reagents and model systems, microscopy, and dissections of the fetal pig and sheep organs are required...
BIO 1015LFundamentals of Biology - Genetics, Evolution, and EcologyFundamental principles underlying the science of biology are studied to convey an understanding of genetics, of the evolutionary trends among the kingdoms, and of the interaction of organisms with the environment. Topics include: Cell division, Mende...
BIO 1016Fundamentals of Biology, Laboratory Research in Genetics, Evolution, and EcologyThis is a hands-on course that uses laboratory observations combined withphylogenetic tools to enable students to discover the connections that underlie classifications of organisms. Students examine bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals, bot...
BIO 1020Pri Of Biology IIPri Of Biology II
BIO 2003Fund Of Living SystmFund Of Living Systm
BIO 2010Principles of Biology IThis course introduces the student to biological science. Topics include the chemistry of life, cellular organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, metabolism, and animal anatomy and physiology: nutrition, circulation and gas exchange, immunity, ner...
BIO 2010HHonors Principles of Biology IThis course introduces the student to biological science. Topics include the chemistry of life, cellular organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, metabolism, and animal anatomy and physiology: nutrition, circulation and gas exchange, immunity, ner...
BIO 2010LBIO 2010L LectureBIO 2010L Lecture
BIO 2011Biology of Green PlantsSurvey of the life habits and diversity of plants exclusive of bacteria and fungi.
BIO 2012Biology of InvertebratesA survey of the classics of vertebrates with emphasis on their structural, physiological and behavioral adaptations.
BIO 2013Comparative Vertebrate AnatomyThe structure and function of vertebrate organ systems are discussed with reference to evolutionary and developmental history. Laboratories include the microscopic and the macroscopic study of systems through examination of histological preparations...
BIO 2013LComp Vert Anat LectComp Vert Anat Lect
BIO 2014Vertebrate HistologyA surveyof the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs of selected vertebrates with an introduction to histological research.
BIO 2015Human PhysiologyHuman Physiology
BIO 2016Principles of GeneticsClassical Mendelian and modern molecular genetics are presented. Emphasis is placed on the application of genetic principles to human health and disease. The laboratory consists of genetic breeding analyses using fruit flies, corn, and bacteria and...
BIO 2020Principles of Biology IIThis course is a continuation of BIO 2010. Topics include chromosome and inheritance, molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression, the theory of evolution by natural selection, the evolution and diversity of organisms and their classification i...
BIO 2030Population Biology: Evolution EcologyThis course examines the interaction of organisms with the environment. It includes the principles of classification, evolution, and genetics, which are used as a basis for population studies. In the laboratory, students examine the morphology, behav...
BIO 2040The Biology of CellsThis course introduces the student to molecular and cellular biology. Lecture topics include cell structure and organization, integration of structure and function in the living cell as a biological system, cellular aspects of inheritance, interactio...
BIO 2040LThe Biology of Cells LectureBIO 2040 Lecture
BIO 2100BiostatisticsThis course provides an introduction to basic statistics commonly used in lifescience research. Topics will include experimental design, one-sample tests,the use of the linear model (including t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA, andregression), and an introducti...
BIO 3001Principles of Biology IIFormerly BIO 2020. This course is a continuation of BIO 2010. Topics include mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression; the evolution by natural selection, speciation and branching evolution, diversity of organisms and the...
BIO 3001LBIO 3001 LectureBIO 3001 Lecture
BIO 3002Reading ScienceThe reading selections in this course will be drawn from classic through contemporary science publications ranging from professional journals to popular literature, such as science magazines and newspaper articles. Students will learn to identify th...
BIO 3005Molecular and Cellular BiologyThe biology of cells is examined with an emphasis on the relationship between organelle structure and function. Activity of the nucleus, cell structure, division and growth, and tools for studying genes will be discussed. Laboratory experiments are p...
BIO 3009Conservation Biology and Sustainable DevelopmentThis course focuses on the theory and practice of conserving biological diversity. Lecture, lab, and field activities involve defining and measuring biodiversity, understanding the importance of biodiversity and the anthropogenic mechanisms that resu...
BIO 3009HHonors Conservation Biology and Sustainable DevelopmentThis course focuses on the theory and practice of conserving biological diversity. Lecture, lab, and field activities involve defining and measuring biodiversity, understanding the importance of biodiversity and the anthropogenic mechanisms that resu...
BIO 3010Comparitive Vertebrate AnatomyThe structure and function of vertebrate organ system are discussed with reference to evolutionary and development history. Laboratories include macroscopic study of these systems through dissection of shark and cat and microscope examination of sele...
BIO 3010HHonors Comp Vertebrate AnatomyThe structure and function of vertebrate organ system are discussed with reference to evolutionary and development history. Laboratories include macroscopic study of these systems through dissection of shark and cat and microscope examination of sele...
BIO 3010LBIO 3010L LectureBIO 3010L Lecture
BIO 3011Developmental BiologyThis course includes a descriptive and experimental analysis of the developmental processes involved in gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, and gastrulation of representative vertebrate and invertebrate embryos and the inductive, genetic, and mor...
BIO 3012EndocrinologyConsideration is given to the biosynthesis, secretion, regulation, and actions of the major bioactive chemical messengers, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Both classical and modern approaches to the study of endocrine tissues and substances are disc...
BIO 3014MicrobiologyMicrobiology
BIO 3015Principles of GeneticsThis course provides a brief review genetics and emphases current topics of molecular, population and quantitative genetics. The laboratory exercises employ a variety of model organism, such as corn, flies, bacteria and mold. Classic experiments as w...
BIO 3015LBIO 3015 LectureBIO 3015 Lecture
BIO 3016Environmental ModelingThis course provides an introduction to how simulations and models are used in environmental studies. Topics will include the use of deterministic and stochastic models applied at individual, community, and ecosystem levels. Students will gain profic...
BIO 3019Animal BehaviorAnimal Behavior
BIO 3020Biology of InvertebratesFormerly BIO 2012. This course describes the identifying characteristics of major phyla, classes, and orders of invertebrate animals. Laboratory periods are used to study the morphological, physiological, behavioral, and ecological characteristics of...
BIO 3025Human PhysiologyThe interrelationship of organ systems in maintaining homeostasis in man is examined. Laboratory includes studies of human cardiopulmonary functions, hematology, and excitable tissues, i.e., nerves and muscles.
BIO 3030Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of LifeThis course focuses on the principles of biological evolution. Topics include the impact and application of Darwin’s theory of natural selection, and contemporary concepts of adaptation, molecular evolution, formation of new species, the fossil reco...
BIO 3032Animal BehaviorBehavior is a key interface between an animal’s genome and the environment. In this course, students will learn about the historical foundations of the field, current theories about, and evidence for a broad range of behavioral topics. In the laborat...
BIO 3035Introduction to Molecular BiotechnologyTraining in molecular biotechnology is essential for an expanding list ofdisciplines that have found modern biology-based skills of critical importance in pursuingresearch goals in areas ranging from microbiology to plant and animal sciences to chemi...
BIO 3040Plants in ActionThis course explores how plants are central to life on earth and the human condition. In addition to studying basic plant structure, physiology, and classification, students will study how plants are producers, converting energy from the sun into the...
BIO 3040LPlants in Action LectureThis course explores how plants are central to life on earth and the human condition. In addition to studying basic plant structure, physiology, and classification, students will study how plants are producers, converting energy from the sun into the...
BIO 3050Freshwater EcologyThis course explores the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems with an emphasis on the interaction between the physiochemical environment and the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the organisms that inhabit them. All topics will...
BIO 3050LFreshwater Ecology LectureThis course explores the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems with an emphasis on the interaction between the physiochemical environment and the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the organisms that inhabit them. All topics will i...
BIO 3082Mind, Brain, and BehaviorThis course provides an introduction to the integration of cognitive, affective, and social psychology with neuroscience. Starting with the basic anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, we will build an understanding of the mind-brain co...
BIO 3500Biological Applications of PhysicsThis course focuses on the application to biology and medicine of basic physics,including mechanics, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism,optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on the increasing connectionsbetween the physica...
BIO 4004MicrobiologyThis course includes a general survey of the microbial world with emphasis on evolutionary relationships, a detailed study of the biology of bacteria, i.e., their morphology, growth, metabolism, replication, genetic mechanisms and ecological roles, a...
BIO 4004HHonors - MicrobiologyThis course includes a general survey of the microbial world with emphasis on evolutionary relationships, a detailed study of the biology of bacteria, i.e., their morphology, growth, metabolism, replication, genetic mechanisms and ecological roles, a...
BIO 4004LBIO 4004 LectureBIO 4004 Lecture
BIO 4010Human PhysiologyThe interrelationship of organ systems in maintaining homeostasis in man is examined. Laboratory includes studies of human cardiopulmonary function, hematology, and excitable tissues, i.e., nerves and muscles. Students are required to write a review...
BIO 4011Cell BiologyCell Biology
BIO 4013Organic EvolutionOrganic Evolution
BIO 4015Development BiologyThis course includes a descriptive and experimental analysis of the developmental processes involved in gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, and gastrulation of representative vertebrate and invertebrate embryos and the inductive, genetic, and mor...
BIO 5000Independent Study Biology ISee department for course description.
BIO 5000HHonors Independent Study Biology ISee department for course description.
BIO 5001Independent Study Biology IISee department for course description.
BIO 5002Independent Study Biology IIIContact department for the course description. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
BIO 5003Independent Study Biology IVContact department for the course description. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
BIO 5004Independent Study Biology VIndependent Study Biology V
BIO 5051Special ProblemsContact department for the course description.
BIO 5052Special ProblemsContact department for the course description.
BIO 5053Special ProblemsContact department for the course description.
BIO 6001HonorsThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
BIO 6001HBiology Honors IThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
BIO 6002HonorsThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
BIO 6002HHonors Biology IIThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
BIO 6003HonorsThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
BIO 6003HHonors Biology IIIThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will beused to write t...
BIO 7000Biology ElectiveBiology Elective
BIO 7050Biology Interm ElectiveBiology Interm Elective
BIO 7100Biology Lab ElectiveBiology Lab Elective
BIO 7150Lab-Interm ElectiveLab-Interm Elective
BIO 7200Biology Advanced EleBiology Advanced Ele
CHM 1000Chemistry and the EnvironmentThis course is a non-mathematical presentation of the chemical principles and analysis techniques as they relate to problems of air and water pollution and to an understanding of the nature and effect of chemical additives in foods, detergents, drugs...
CHM 1000HHonors-Chemistry and the EnvironmentThis course is a non-mathematical presentation of the chemical principles and analysis techniques as they relate to problems of air and water pollution and to an understanding of the nature and effect of chemical additives in foods, detergents, drugs...
CHM 1000LLecture in Chemistry and the EnvironmentLecture in Chemistry and the Environment
CHM 1003LFundamentals of ChemistryThis course is an introduction to some of the basic principles of chemistry for students with little or no previous background in chemistry. Topics covered include stoichiometry, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular structure, s...
CHM 1004Fundamentals of Chemical Laboratory TechniquesThis course is an introduction to fundamental laboratory techniques of chemistry. Experiments include tritration, visible spectroscopy, inorganic synthesis and chemical analysis. The course also emphasizes communicating science through weekly graded...
CHM 1005Select Topics in ChemistryTopics from General Chemistry I (CHM2003) which were not covered in CHM1003L. (Not open to students who have completed CHM 2003. Students who plan to major in Biological Sciences are advised to take CHM 2003.)
CHM 2000Introduction to Chemistry IIIntroduction to Chemistry II
CHM 2003General Chemistry IThis course is a survey of the basic principles and laboratory techniques of chemistry. Topics covered include stoichiometry, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, and solutions. Recommended for scien...
CHM 2003HHonors General Chemistry IThis course is a survey of the basic principles and laboratory techniques of chemistry. Topics covered include stoichiometry, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, and solutions. This course is recomm...
CHM 2003LGeneral Chemistry LectureGeneral Chemistry Lecture
CHM 2004General Chemistry IIGeneral Chemistry II
CHM 2100Principles of Modern ChemistryPrinciples of Modern Chemistry
CHM 3001General Chemistry IIThis course is a study of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, oxidation and reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and coordination compounds. Not open to students who have completed CHM 3100.
CHM 3001LChemistry 3001 LectureChemistry 3001 Lecture
CHM 3003Principles of Organic Chemistry IThis course deals with the properties, reactions, and synthesis of the major classes of organic compounds and functional groups, with special reference to hydrocarbons, aliphatic alcohols, ethers, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives; p...
CHM 3003LChemistry 3003 LectureChemistry 3003 Lecture
CHM 3006Principles of Organic Chemistry IIThis course is a continuation of CHM 3003. The laboratory exercises include distillation, crystallization, extraction, synthesis, gas-liquid chromatography, and qualitative organic analysis.
CHM 3006LChemistry 3006 LectureChemistry 3006 Lecture
CHM 3100Analytical ChemistryAnalytical Chemistry
CHM 4003Physical Chemistry IThis course is a study of the principles and techniques of classical physical chemistry. The following topics are studied: the first and second laws of thermodynamics; real and ideal solutions; electrochemistry; kinetic theory of gases; and chemical...
CHM 4004Physical Chemistry IIThis course emphasizes the study of the structure and properties of the microscopic world. The following topics are studied: quantum mechanical principles; quantum mechanics of simple systems; spectroscopy; statistical mechanics; solid state; and liq...
CHM 4010Medicinal ChemistryThis course is offered to students interested in pursuing a career in the area of medicine, dentistry, or pharmaceutical chemistry. Topics include concepts in drug discovery, classifications of drugs, identification of pharmacophores (the active port...
CHM 4010LMedicinal Chemistry LectureThis course is offered to students interested in pursuing acareer in the area of medicine, dentistry, or pharmaceutical chemistry. Topics include concepts in drug discovery, classifications of drugs, identification of pharmacophores (the active porti...
CHM 4300Principles of Organic ChemistryPrinciples of Organic Chemistry
CHM 4900BiochemistryThis course is a study of the regulation and interrelationships of the main biochemical pathways utilized by prokaryotes and eukaryotes in maintaining cellular and organismal homeostasis. Laboratory exercises includepreparation of buffers, enzyme kin...
CHM 5000Independent Study Chemistry IContact department for the course description.
CHM 5001Independent Study Chemistry IIContact department for the course description.
CHM 5001HHonors Independent Study in Chemistry IIHonors Independent Study in Chemistry II
CHM 5002Independent Study Chemistry IIIContact department for the course description.
CHM 5003Independent Study Chemistry IVIndependent Study Chemistry IV
CHM 5004Independent Study Chemistry VIndependent Study Chemistry V
CHM 5005Independent Study ChemistryIndependent Study***SUMMER 2014 EXPERIMENTAL COURSE***
CHM 5300Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry
CHM 5700Quantitative AnalysisSee Department for Description.
CHM 5900BiochemistryBiochemistry
CHM 6001Chemistry Honors ISee Department for description.
CHM 6001HHonors Chemistry IThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
CHM 6002Chemistry Honors IISee Department for description.
CHM 6002HHonors Chemistry IIThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
CHM 6003Chemistry Honors IIISee Department for description.
CHM 6003HHonors - Chemistry Honors IIIThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
CHM 7000Chemistry ElectiveChemistry Elective
CHM 7050Chemistry Intermediate ElectiveChemistry Intermediate Elective
CHM 7100Chemistry Advance ElectiveChemistry Advance Elective
CHM 7200Chemistry Lab ElectiveChemistry Lab Elective
CHM 7250Lab Intermediate ElectiveLab Intermediate Elective
ECL 1020Prncples Of EcologyPrncples Of Ecology
ECL 1021Envronmntl ConservtnEnvronmntl Conservtn
ECL 7000Ecology ElectiveEcology Elective
ECL 7050Ecology Interm ElectiveEcology Interm Elective
ECL 7100Ecology Advanc ElecEcology Advanc Elec
ECL 7200Ecology Lab ElecEcology Lab Elec
ENV 1003HHonors Fundamentals of EcologyFundamentals of Ecology explores ecological characteristics and ecosystem processes through an evolutionary context. The course will demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the field of ecology by highlighting its significance to current environm...
ENV 1003LFundamentals of EcologyFundamentals of Ecology explores ecological characteristics and ecosystem processes through an evolutionary context. The course will demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the field of ecology by highlighting its significance to current environm...
ENV 1004Fundamentals of Ecological ResearchFundamentals of Ecological Research is a hands-on course designed to teach students the basic concepts and methodologies used in the field of ecology. The significance of ecological research to current environmental issues, both local and global, wil...
ENV 1004HHonors Fundamentals of Ecological ResearchFundamentals of Ecological Research is a hands-on course designed to teach students the basic concepts and methodologies used in the field of ecology. The significance of ecological research to current environmental issues, both local and global, wil...
ENV 1020Principles of EcologyThe fundamentals of theoretical and applied ecology are presented with an emphasis on various ecosystems. The importance of understanding ecology in relation to environmental quality is stressed. Laboratory exercises include study of materials recycl...
ENV 1020HHonors Principles of EcologyThe fundamentals of theoretical and applied ecology are presented with an emphasis on various ecosystems. The importance of understanding ecology in relation to environmental quality is stressed. Laboratory exercises include study of materials recycl...
ENV 1020LENV 1020 LectureENV 1020 Lecture
ENV 1021Environmental ConservationThe uses and abuses of the resources of the natural environment including a survey of the processes that have disrupted the stability of ecosystems, the reasons for preserving natural communities, and the problems involved in conserving world resourc...
ENV 1021HHonors - Environmental ConservationThe uses and abuses of the resources of the natural environment including a survey of the processes that have disrupted the stability of ecosystems, the reasons for preserving natural communities, and the problems involved in conserving world resourc...
ENV 1021LENV 1021 LectureENV 1021 Lecture
ENV 2005Enivron Earth SciencEnivron Earth Scienc
ENV 2100BiostatisticsThis course provides an introduction to basic statistics commonly used in lifescience research. Topics will include experimental design, one-sample tests,the use of the linear model (including t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA, andregression), and an introducti...
ENV 3001Introduction to Environmental ScienceThis course is a descriptive introduction to those aspects of natural science that relate to current problems of environmental deterioration. It examines how scientific principles and methods may be used to conserve and extend mineral resources, to r...
ENV 3002Energy ConservationA survey is made of the many different sources of energy and the many ways in which it is produced. Some of the main features of the Earth are described. A connection is made between energy production and its possible effect on some of these Earth fe...
ENV 3003Human ConservationThis course is a description of the impact of the environment on humanity and of the impact of humanity on the environment. The nature and courses of these interactions are examined with the framework of the biological nature of the human species and...
ENV 3003HHonors - Human ConservatismThis course is a description of the impact of the environment on humanity and of the impact of humanity on the environment. The nature and courses of these interactions are examined with the framework of the biological nature of the human species and...
ENV 3003LEnv 3003 LectureEnv 3003 Lecture
ENV 3004SociobiologySociobiology
ENV 3005Economic and Legal Aspects of EcologyThis course examines some unifying ecological-economic-legal principles directly related to understanding the nature of environmental problems. The economic and legal dimensions of pollution and natural resources are discussed within an ecological fr...
ENV 3006Global EcologyThis course focuses on the study of environmental problems that are international in scope. Topics include world carrying capacity, population growth and policies of developed and developing nation-states, world food production and famine, and pollut...
ENV 3008Air and Water PollutionThe subject matter of this course is sources, types, and effects of air and water pollutants. Students study air- and water-quality analyses and pollution control techniques. Laboratory exercises include measurement of particulates in air and chemica...
ENV 3009Conservation Biology and Sustainable DevelopmentThis course focuses on the theory and practice of conserving biological diversity. Lecture, lab, and field activities involve defining and measuring biodiversity, understanding the importance of biodiversity and the anthropogenic mechanisms that resu...
ENV 3015Tropical Reef EcologyThis course explores major ecological themes that include community organization and biodiversity, ecologic successions, adaptive strategies, trophic structure, and reef zonation around Little Cayman Island. Field studies reinforce the complex dynami...
ENV 3015LTropical Reef Ecology LaboratoryThis course explores major ecological themes that include community organization and biodiversity, ecologic successions, adaptive strategies, trophic structure, and reef zonation around Little Cayman Island. Field studies reinforce the complex dynami...
ENV 3016Environmental ModelingThis course provides an introduction to how simulations and models are used in environmental studies. Topics will include the use of deterministic and stochastic models applied at individual, community, and ecosystem levels. Students will gain profic...
ENV 3020Bio of InvertebratesBio of Invertebrates
ENV 3030Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of LifeThis course focuses on the principles of biological evolution. Topics include the impact and application of Darwin’s theory of natural selection, and contemporary concepts of adaptation, molecular evolution, formation of new species, the fossil recor...
ENV 3032Animal BehaviorBehavior is a key interface between an animal’s genome and the environment. In this course, students will learn about the historical foundations of the field, current theories about, and evidence for a broad range of behavioral topics. In the laborat...
ENV 3050Freshwater EcologyThis course explores the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems with an emphasis on the interaction between the physiochemical environment and the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the organisms that inhabit them. All topics will i...
ENV 3050LFreshwater Ecology LectureThis course explores the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems with an emphasis on the interaction between the physiochemical environment and the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the organisms that inhabit them. All topics will i...
ENV 4005Ecosystem SustainabilityThe long-term sustainability of ecosystems is a common goal for natural resource agencies. This goal can be achieved only through successful ecosystem management. In this course students study the theoretical background and current status of the scie...
ENV 4005LEcosystem Sustainability LectureThe long-term sustainability of ecosystems is a common goalfor natural resource agencies. This goal can be achieved only through successful ecosystem management. In this course students study the theoretical background and current status of the scien...
ENV 4020Microbial EcologyThis course is a study of the interrelationships of microorganisms with other organisms and the abiotic environment. Lecture topics include the metabolic diversity of microorganisms, the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles, and industrial...
ENV 4100Special Topic Environmental StudiesSpecial Topic Environmental Studies
ENV 4900Topics in Environmental ScienceThis course examines timely and complex environmental issues, for example: energy resources, urban environment, freshwater resources, climate change, global biodiversity, world food supply, environmental crime. Students find, evaluate, and document s...
ENV 5000Independent Study Environmental Studies ISee Department for Description.
ENV 5000HHon Independent Study ENV IHon Independent Study ENV I
ENV 5001Independent Study Environmental Studies IISee Department for Description.
ENV 5002Independent Study Environmental Studies IIISee Department for Description.
ENV 6001HHonors - Environmental Sustainability IHonors - Environmental Sustainability I
ENV 6002HHonors - Environmental Sustainability IIHonors - Environmental Sustainability II
ENV 7000Environ Studies ElecEnviron Studies Elec
ENV 7050Envir Stud Interm ElectiveEnvir Stud Interm Elective
ENV 7100Envir Stud Advanc ElEnvir Stud Advanc El
ENV 7200Envir Stud Lab ElecEnvir Stud Lab Elec
GEO 1000General GeoGeneral Geo
GEO 1001General GeoGeneral Geo
GEO 1100General Geology ISee Department for Description.
GEO 1200History of the EarthSee Department for Description.
GEO 1300Gems And MineralsGems And Minerals
GEO 7000Geology ElectiveGeology Elective
GEO 7050Geology Intermed ElectiveGeology Intermed Elective
GEO 7100Geology Advanced EleGeology Advanced Ele
GEO 7200Geology Lab ElectiveGeology Lab Elective
NSC 7350Nat Sc Gen Ed Req MtNat Sc Gen Ed Req Mt
NSC 7450Nat Sci Gen Ed Req MNat Sci Gen Ed Req M
PHY 1003Concepts in PhysicsThis course examines the classical foundations of physics and modern twentieth-century physics. Topics included in the classical foundation are description of motion, free fall, force, weight, and mass; Newton's laws of motion and law of gravitation;...
PHY 1003HHonors-Concepts in PhysicsThis course examines the classical foundations of physics and modern twentieth-century physics. Topics included in the classical foundation are description of motion, free fall, force, weight, and mass; Newton's laws of motion and law of gravitation;...
PHY 1003LLect Conc In PhysicsLect Conc In Physics
PHY 2001Fundamentals of Experimental PhysicsThis course is a one-semester college physics laboratory course in classical physics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, gravitation, oscillations, waves, fluids and thermodynamics. The nature of physics as an experimental science i...
PHY 2002LFundamentals of Physics: Theory and PracticeThis course is a one-semester college physics lecture course on classical physics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, gravitation, oscillations, waves, fluids and thermodynamics. The interpretation of physical problems in mathematic...
PHY 2003General Physics IThis course is a quantitative study of the principles and techniques of physics. It is the first half of a one-year survey of physics. The following topics are studied: equilibrium of a rigid body, planar motion of bodies, Newton’s laws, work and ene...
PHY 2003LLect Gen Physics ILect Gen Physics I
PHY 2004General Physics IIThis course is a continuation of PHY 2003. The following topics are studied: special relativity, electricity and magnetism, geometric and physical optics, discovery of electron, photoelectric effect, atomic physics, quantum effects, nuclear physics,...
PHY 2004LLect Gen Physics IILect Gen Physics II
PHY 2005Hypercomplex Numbers with Applications in PhysicsThis course builds on basic algebra and deals with various systems of numbers that can be constructed by adding imaginary units to the real numbers with applications in physics. The computer workshop consists of a Unix file server with x-stations run...
PHY 3001General Physics IIThis course is a continuation of PHY 2003 and of Pathways PHY 2002L & PHY 2001. The following topics are studied: special relativity, electricity and magnetism, geometric and physical optics, discovery of electron, photoelectric effect, atomic physi...
PHY 3001LLect Conc In PhysicsLect Conc In Physics
PHY 3004Physics on the Computer with PythonThis calculus based course is an introduction into classical and modern physics. The topics include Newtonian mechanics and gravitation as well as statistical physics of stochastic processes. In the laboratory students will create and run computer si...
PHY 3006Gen PhysicsGen Physics
PHY 3010Quantitative Physics IThis course is a calculus-based study of the basic principles of quantitative physics. Topics include classical mechanics, gravitation, heat, sound, and relativity. A weekly laboratory will parallel the lectures. Not open to students who have complet...
PHY 3010HHonors Quantitative Physics IThis course is a calculus-based study of the basic principles of quantitative physics. Topics include classical mechanics, gravitation, heat, sound, and relativity. A weekly laboratory will parallel the lectures. Not open to students who have taken P...
PHY 3020Quantitative Physics IIThis course is a calculus-based study of quantitative physics. It is a continuation of PHY 3010 or PHY 3004. Topics include electricity and magnetism (leading up to Maxwell's equations), optics, and the elements of atomic physics. A weekly laboratory...
PHY 3200Methods of Theoretical PhysicsMethods of Theoretical Physics focuses on the application of mathematics, the language of science, to physics, the most mathematical of the sciences. We apply to physics the methods of differential and integral calculus of one and several variables,...
PHY 3500Biological Applications of PhysicsThis course focuses on the application to biology and medicine of basic physics, including mechanics, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on the increasing connections between the phys...
PHY 4004Statistical Physics with Applications to Mathematical FinanceThis calculus based course is an introduction into modern statistical physics including topics with applications in finance. The main topics are statistical models in equilibrium, phase transitions, mean field approximations, kinetic theory and the a...
PHY 4130Modern PhysicsThis class explores the central revolutionary ideas of special relativity and quantum mechanics. After learning the foundations and formulations of these ideas, students will be exposed to their applications in atomic, condensed-matter, nuclear, and...
PHY 4130LModern Physics LectureModern Physics Lecture
PHY 4140Introduction to Nuclear and Particle PhysicsThis course focuses on our understanding of atomic nuclei and elementary particles with emphasis on both nuclear and particle aspects of sub-atomic matter. Physics of high energy accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland will be s...
PHY 4201AstrophysicsThis class explores the physics behind planetary science, stellar processes, galactic dynamics and modern cosmology, as well as the techniques for making astronomical observations. The central ideas are demonstrated by both laboratory experiments and...
PHY 4201LAstrophysics LectureAstrophysics Lecture
PHY 4400Special Topics in Theoretical PhysicsThe Special Topics in Theoretical Physics course is designed to be a Capstone course for students completing any of the various tracks of the Physics Minor at Baruch. Students will apply the physics and quantitative methods learned in basic courses t...
PHY 5000Independent Study Physics ISee Department for Description.
PHY 5000HHonors Independent Study Physics IHonors Independent Study Physics I
PHY 5001Independent Study Physics IISee Department for Description.
PHY 5002Independent Study Physics IIISee Department for Description.
PHY 6001HonorsThe honors program in natural sciences is intended for the outstanding student. Each student conducts an experimental (laboratory/field) or theoretical project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. The data collected will be used to write...
PHY 7000Physics ElectivePhysics Elective
PHY 7050Physics Intermediate ElectivePhysics Intermediate Elective
PHY 7100Physics Lab ElectivePhysics Lab Elective
PHY 7150Lab-Interm ElectiveLab-Interm Elective
PHY 7200Physics Advanced ElectivePhysics Advanced Elective
SCI 7000Science ElectiveScience Elective
SCI 7050Science Intermed ElectiveScience Intermed Elective
SCI 7100Science Advanced EleScience Advanced Ele
SCI 7200Science Laborat ElecScience Laborat Elec
SCI 7350Science Gen Edu ReqScience Gen Edu Req