Department: Natural Sciences

Code Name Description
AST 1000 Introduction to Modern Astronomy This course is no longer offered and is available for transfer credit only.See Department for Description.
AST 3002 Intro To Cosmology Intro To Cosmology
AST 5000 Independent Study Astronomy I Independent Study Astronomy I
AST 7000 Astronomy Elective Astronomy Elective
AST 7050 Astronomy Interm Elective Astronomy Interm Elective
AST 7100 Astronomy Advanced Elec Astronomy Advanced Elec
AST 7200 Astronomy Labort Ele Astronomy Labort Ele
BIO 1000L Lect Surv Living Wld Lect Surv Living Wld
BIO 1003 Survey of the Living World This 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 1003H Honors Living World This 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 1003L Survey of the Living World Lec Lect Surv Living Wld
BIO 1005 General Biology - Structure and Function - A Human Orientation This 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 1005H Honors General Biology Structure This 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 1005L Lecture in General Biology Struc Lecture in General Biology Struc
BIO 1006 Gen Biol: Hered & Ev Gen Biol: Hered & Ev
BIO 1008 Bio Of Human Behav Bio Of Human Behav
BIO 1010 Princ Of Biology I Princ Of Biology I
BIO 1011L Fundamentals of Biology: Human Biology Lecture This 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 1012 Fundamentals of Biology: Human Biology Laboratory This 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 1015L Fundamentals of Biology - Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology Fundamental 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 1016 Fundamentals of Biology, Laboratory Research in Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology This 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 1020 Pri Of Biology II Pri Of Biology II
BIO 2003 Fund Of Living Systm Fund Of Living Systm
BIO 2010 Principles of Biology I This 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 2010H Honors Principles of Biology I This 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 2010L BIO 2010L Lecture BIO 2010L Lecture
BIO 2011 Biology of Green Plants Survey of the life habits and diversity of plants exclusive of bacteria and fungi.
BIO 2012 Biology of Invertebrates A survey of the classics of vertebrates with emphasis on their structural, physiological and behavioral adaptations.
BIO 2013 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy The 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 2013L Comp Vert Anat Lect Comp Vert Anat Lect
BIO 2014 Vertebrate Histology A surveyof the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs of selected vertebrates with an introduction to histological research.
BIO 2015 Human Physiology Human Physiology
BIO 2016 Principles of Genetics Classical 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 2020 Principles of Biology II This 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 2030 Population Biology: Evolution Ecology This 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 2040 The Biology of Cells This 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 2040L The Biology of Cells Lecture BIO 2040 Lecture
BIO 2100 Biostatistics This 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 3001 Principles of Biology II Formerly 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 3001L BIO 3001 Lecture BIO 3001 Lecture
BIO 3002 Reading Science The 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 3005 Molecular and Cellular Biology The 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 3009 Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development This 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 3009H Honors Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development This 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 3010 Comparitive Vertebrate Anatomy The 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 3010H Honors Comp Vertebrate Anatomy The 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 3010L BIO 3010L Lecture BIO 3010L Lecture
BIO 3011 Developmental Biology This 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 3012 Endocrinology Consideration 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 3014 Microbiology Microbiology
BIO 3015 Principles of Genetics This 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 3015L BIO 3015 Lecture BIO 3015 Lecture
BIO 3016 Environmental Modeling This 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 3019 Animal Behavior Animal Behavior
BIO 3020 Biology of Invertebrates Formerly 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 3025 Human Physiology The 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 3030 Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of Life This 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 3032 Animal Behavior Behavior 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 3035 Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology Training 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 3040 Plants in Action This 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 3040L Plants in Action Lecture This 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 3050 Freshwater Ecology This 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 3050L Freshwater Ecology Lecture This 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 3082 Mind, Brain, and Behavior This 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 3500 Biological Applications of Physics This 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 4004 Microbiology This 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 4004H Honors - Microbiology This 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 4004L BIO 4004 Lecture BIO 4004 Lecture
BIO 4010 Human Physiology The 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 4011 Cell Biology Cell Biology
BIO 4013 Organic Evolution Organic Evolution
BIO 4015 Development Biology This 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 5000 Independent Study Biology I See department for course description.
BIO 5000H Honors Independent Study Biology I See department for course description.
BIO 5001 Independent Study Biology II See department for course description.
BIO 5002 Independent Study Biology III Contact department for the course description. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
BIO 5003 Independent Study Biology IV Contact department for the course description. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
BIO 5004 Independent Study Biology V Independent Study Biology V
BIO 5051 Special Problems Contact department for the course description.
BIO 5052 Special Problems Contact department for the course description.
BIO 5053 Special Problems Contact department for the course description.
BIO 6001 Honors The 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 6001H Biology Honors I The 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 6002 Honors The 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 6002H Honors Biology II The 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 6003 Honors The 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 6003H Honors Biology III The 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 7000 Biology Elective Biology Elective
BIO 7050 Biology Interm Elective Biology Interm Elective
BIO 7100 Biology Lab Elective Biology Lab Elective
BIO 7150 Lab-Interm Elective Lab-Interm Elective
BIO 7200 Biology Advanced Ele Biology Advanced Ele
CHM 1000 Chemistry and the Environment This 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 1000H Honors-Chemistry and the Environment This 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 1000L Lecture in Chemistry and the Environment Lecture in Chemistry and the Environment
CHM 1003L Fundamentals of Chemistry This 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 1004 Fundamentals of Chemical Laboratory Techniques This 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 1005 Select Topics in Chemistry Topics 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 2000 Introduction to Chemistry II Introduction to Chemistry II
CHM 2003 General Chemistry I This 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 2003H Honors General Chemistry I This 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 2003L General Chemistry Lecture General Chemistry Lecture
CHM 2004 General Chemistry II General Chemistry II
CHM 2100 Principles of Modern Chemistry Principles of Modern Chemistry
CHM 3001 General Chemistry II This 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 3001L Chemistry 3001 Lecture Chemistry 3001 Lecture
CHM 3003 Principles of Organic Chemistry I This 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 3003L Chemistry 3003 Lecture Chemistry 3003 Lecture
CHM 3006 Principles of Organic Chemistry II This course is a continuation of CHM 3003. The laboratory exercises include distillation, crystallization, extraction, synthesis, gas-liquid chromatography, and qualitative organic analysis.
CHM 3006L Chemistry 3006 Lecture Chemistry 3006 Lecture
CHM 3100 Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
CHM 4003 Physical Chemistry I This 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 4004 Physical Chemistry II This 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 4010 Medicinal Chemistry This 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 4010L Medicinal Chemistry Lecture This 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 4300 Principles of Organic Chemistry Principles of Organic Chemistry
CHM 4900 Biochemistry This 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 5000 Independent Study Chemistry I Contact department for the course description.
CHM 5001 Independent Study Chemistry II Contact department for the course description.
CHM 5001H Honors Independent Study in Chemistry II Honors Independent Study in Chemistry II
CHM 5002 Independent Study Chemistry III Contact department for the course description.
CHM 5003 Independent Study Chemistry IV Independent Study Chemistry IV
CHM 5004 Independent Study Chemistry V Independent Study Chemistry V
CHM 5005 Independent Study Chemistry Independent Study***SUMMER 2014 EXPERIMENTAL COURSE***
CHM 5300 Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry
CHM 5700 Quantitative Analysis See Department for Description.
CHM 5900 Biochemistry Biochemistry
CHM 6001 Chemistry Honors I See Department for description.
CHM 6001H Honors Chemistry I The 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 6002 Chemistry Honors II See Department for description.
CHM 6002H Honors Chemistry II The 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 6003 Chemistry Honors III See Department for description.
CHM 6003H Honors - Chemistry Honors III The 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 7000 Chemistry Elective Chemistry Elective
CHM 7050 Chemistry Intermediate Elective Chemistry Intermediate Elective
CHM 7100 Chemistry Advance Elective Chemistry Advance Elective
CHM 7200 Chemistry Lab Elective Chemistry Lab Elective
CHM 7250 Lab Intermediate Elective Lab Intermediate Elective
ECL 1020 Prncples Of Ecology Prncples Of Ecology
ECL 1021 Envronmntl Conservtn Envronmntl Conservtn
ECL 7000 Ecology Elective Ecology Elective
ECL 7050 Ecology Interm Elective Ecology Interm Elective
ECL 7100 Ecology Advanc Elec Ecology Advanc Elec
ECL 7200 Ecology Lab Elec Ecology Lab Elec
ENV 1003H Honors Fundamentals of Ecology Fundamentals 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 1003L Fundamentals of Ecology Fundamentals 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 1004 Fundamentals of Ecological Research Fundamentals 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 1004H Honors Fundamentals of Ecological Research Fundamentals 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 1020 Principles of Ecology The 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 1020H Honors Principles of Ecology The 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 1020L ENV 1020 Lecture ENV 1020 Lecture
ENV 1021 Environmental Conservation The 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 1021H Honors - Environmental Conservation The 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 1021L ENV 1021 Lecture ENV 1021 Lecture
ENV 2005 Enivron Earth Scienc Enivron Earth Scienc
ENV 2100 Biostatistics This 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 3001 Introduction to Environmental Science This 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 3002 Energy Conservation A 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 3003 Human Conservation This 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 3003H Honors - Human Conservatism This 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 3003L Env 3003 Lecture Env 3003 Lecture
ENV 3004 Sociobiology Sociobiology
ENV 3005 Economic and Legal Aspects of Ecology This 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 3006 Global Ecology This 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 3008 Air and Water Pollution The 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 3009 Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development This 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 3015 Tropical Reef Ecology This 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 3015L Tropical Reef Ecology Laboratory This 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 3016 Environmental Modeling This 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 3020 Bio of Invertebrates Bio of Invertebrates
ENV 3030 Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of Life This 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 3032 Animal Behavior Behavior 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 3050 Freshwater Ecology This 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 3050L Freshwater Ecology Lecture This 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 4005 Ecosystem Sustainability The 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 4005L Ecosystem Sustainability Lecture The 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 4020 Microbial Ecology This 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 4100 Special Topic Environmental Studies Special Topic Environmental Studies
ENV 4900 Topics in Environmental Science This 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 5000 Independent Study Environmental Studies I See Department for Description.
ENV 5000H Hon Independent Study ENV I Hon Independent Study ENV I
ENV 5001 Independent Study Environmental Studies II See Department for Description.
ENV 5002 Independent Study Environmental Studies III See Department for Description.
ENV 6001H Honors - Environmental Sustainability I Honors - Environmental Sustainability I
ENV 6002H Honors - Environmental Sustainability II Honors - Environmental Sustainability II
ENV 7000 Environ Studies Elec Environ Studies Elec
ENV 7050 Envir Stud Interm Elective Envir Stud Interm Elective
ENV 7100 Envir Stud Advanc El Envir Stud Advanc El
ENV 7200 Envir Stud Lab Elec Envir Stud Lab Elec
GEO 1000 General Geo General Geo
GEO 1001 General Geo General Geo
GEO 1100 General Geology I See Department for Description.
GEO 1200 History of the Earth See Department for Description.
GEO 1300 Gems And Minerals Gems And Minerals
GEO 7000 Geology Elective Geology Elective
GEO 7050 Geology Intermed Elective Geology Intermed Elective
GEO 7100 Geology Advanced Ele Geology Advanced Ele
GEO 7200 Geology Lab Elective Geology Lab Elective
NSC 7350 Nat Sc Gen Ed Req Mt Nat Sc Gen Ed Req Mt
NSC 7450 Nat Sci Gen Ed Req M Nat Sci Gen Ed Req M
PHY 1003 Concepts in Physics This 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 1003H Honors-Concepts in Physics This 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 1003L Lect Conc In Physics Lect Conc In Physics
PHY 2001 Fundamentals of Experimental Physics This 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 2002L Fundamentals of Physics: Theory and Practice This 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 2003 General Physics I This 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 2003L Lect Gen Physics I Lect Gen Physics I
PHY 2004 General Physics II This 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 2004L Lect Gen Physics II Lect Gen Physics II
PHY 2005 Hypercomplex Numbers with Applications in Physics This 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 3001 General Physics II This 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 3001L Lect Conc In Physics Lect Conc In Physics
PHY 3004 Physics on the Computer with Python This 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 3006 Gen Physics Gen Physics
PHY 3010 Quantitative Physics I This 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 3010H Honors Quantitative Physics I This 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 3020 Quantitative Physics II This 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 3200 Methods of Theoretical Physics Methods 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 3500 Biological Applications of Physics This 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 4004 Statistical Physics with Applications to Mathematical Finance This 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 4130 Modern Physics This 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 4130L Modern Physics Lecture Modern Physics Lecture
PHY 4140 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics This 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 4201 Astrophysics This 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 4201L Astrophysics Lecture Astrophysics Lecture
PHY 4400 Special Topics in Theoretical Physics The 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 5000 Independent Study Physics I See Department for Description.
PHY 5000H Honors Independent Study Physics I Honors Independent Study Physics I
PHY 5001 Independent Study Physics II See Department for Description.
PHY 5002 Independent Study Physics III See Department for Description.
PHY 6001 Honors The 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 7000 Physics Elective Physics Elective
PHY 7050 Physics Intermediate Elective Physics Intermediate Elective
PHY 7100 Physics Lab Elective Physics Lab Elective
PHY 7150 Lab-Interm Elective Lab-Interm Elective
PHY 7200 Physics Advanced Elective Physics Advanced Elective
SCI 7000 Science Elective Science Elective
SCI 7050 Science Intermed Elective Science Intermed Elective
SCI 7100 Science Advanced Ele Science Advanced Ele
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