Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 - SUNY Institute of Technology

Courses
BIO 270 Cell Biology (4)
Survey of modern cell biology which includes the chemistry of cellular
molecules, structure, functions and specializations of cells and organelles.
Four hours of lecture each wekk. Prerequisites: BIO 104
BIO 275 Microbiology (4)
Covers the fundamentals of microbiology including the study of bacteria,
viruses, fungi, algae and protozoa as well as microbial structure,
metabolism, culturing, control and genetics. Basic laboratory skills and
microscopy techniques are also included. Three hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 101 and CHE 110
or permission of instructor.
BIO 300 Ecology (4)
Covers interactions at the organismal, population (single species and
species interactions), and community level. Applications of ecological
theory to current environmental problems are examined throughout the
course. Emphasis in the laboratory and field exercises will be placed on
ecological methodology and the application of these methods. Students
will be required to use various statistical methods to analyze and interpret
the data. Each exercise will require a report in the format of a scientific
paper. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: BIO 104. Co requisite: STA 225 or MAT 225
BIO 310 Evolution (4)
Introduction to evolutionary theory. Includes the historical development
of components of evolutionary theory, population level microevolution,
the fossil record and macroevolution, and current methods in evolutionary
research including their application to genetic engineering. Meets new
General Education Natural Science requirement, but does not meet the
SUNYIT Laboratory Science requirement.
BIO 315 Plant/Animal Physiology (4)
Examines functional responses of organisms such as photosynthesis, water
relations, movement, hormones, and growth in plats and, in animals, the
nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive
systems. Four hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite: BIO 270.
BIO 320 Entomology (4)
Designed to familiarize students with the anatomy, physiology, and ecology
of insects. Provides the necessary background for advanced courses in
entomology and pest control. Laboratory focuses on sampling, specimen
preparation, and recognizing different insect families using morphological
features. Insect collection required. Three hours of lecture and three
hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 104.
BIO 322 Integrated Pest Management (4)
Examines the basics of applied entomology and pest management. Covers
basic insect biology and identification, as well as the theory and practice
of pest management. Topics discussed include issues such as management
tactics, sampling, thresholds, pesticide properties, biological control,
and environmental risk. Four hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite:
BIO 320.
BIO 331 Comparative Plant Morphology (4)
Examines the external organization of plants as well as the evolution of major
plant grouped as evidenced through the fossil record and comparison of
homologous structure. Assumes general botanical knowledge. Three hours
of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIO 104;
plant anatomy (BIO 230) is encouraged as a prerequisite or co requisite.
BIO 340 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Focuses on the biology, ecology, taxonomy and comparative anatomy of
animals within the vertebrates. Students will have “hands-on” experience
with live and preserved specimens in the field and laboratory. Three hours
of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIO 104.
BIO 341 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Focuses on the biology, ecology, taxonomy and comparative anatomy of
animals within the invertebrate phylum. Students will have “handson”
experience with live and preserved specimens in the field and
laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each
week. Prerequisites: BIO 104.
BIO 342 Animal Behavior (4)
Biological study if vertebrate and invertebrate animal behavior. Basic
topics covered include animal learning, mechanisms of behavior, foraging,
competition, defense against predation, aggression, sensory systems,
communication, mating systems and parental care behavior. Four hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 104.
BIO 350 Advanced Physiology (4)
An integrated study of human physiology at the biochemical, cellular,
tissue, and organ level. Designed primarily for upper division science
and nursing majors. Emphasis will be on explanation of biochemical
and cellular mechanism in the major organ systems of the human body.
Prerequisite: BIO 216 or permission of instructor. Does not meet the
SUNYIT Laboratory Science requirement.
BIO 351 Genetics (4)
A broad coverage of the field of genetics to include discussion of the
transmission, chemical nature and function of genetic material, with
special attention to its importance in medicine, agriculture, and other
aspects of human life and culture.
BIO 390 Junior Seminar (1)
Introduction to the general principles and procedures of scientific research
with emphasis on the use of scientific literature and methods of research.
Seminar, 1 hour each week. Prerequisite: Junior status.
BIO 401 Phylogenetics (4)
Introduces students to methodologies of reconstruction evolutionary
history. The history of various approaches is covered as well as current
and emerging philosophical debates in the field. Modern methods utilizing
computational analysis will be taught along with specific issues regarding
different types of data. Prerequisites: BIO 270, BIO 351, BIO 380
BIO 430 Plant Systematics (4)
Serves as an introduction to the field of systematics as will as an in-depth
study of the classification of flowering plants. Assumes general botanical
knowledge. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each
week. Prerequisites: BIO 104. Students are encouraged to take one other
plant course (BIO 230, BIO 315, or BIO 331) before or in conjunction
with this class.
BIO 460 Biotechnology (4)
Upper level biology majors course that includes such topics as: history,
future, process and methods used in biotechnology, substances
and products produced through biotechnology, the application of
biotechnology, forensics, industry, energy production, pollution abatement
and the environment as well as issues such as ethics, regulation, safety and
public perception. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisite: Molecular biology course or BIO 470.
BIO 470 Molecular Biology (4)
Modern molecular biology with an emphasis on gene structure and activity
and the biochemistry related to the understanding of the functions of the
gene. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
Prerequisites: BIO 104, BIO 270
BIO 475 Bioinformatics (4)
Introduction for understanding how genomic sequence and its variations
affect phenotypes. Will focus on the information available from DNA
sequencing projects, ranging from the sequences of individual genes to
those of entire genomes. Students will learn analytical techniques that
can be used to evaluate sequence data, and examples of the biological
significance fo such analysis. Prerequisites: BIO 270, BIO 380, BIO 470
BIO 487 Senior Life Science Seminar (1)
A capstone seminar focusing on life science research conducted by
seniors and faculty. Seminar, 1 hour each week. Prerequisites: BIO 390
and Senior status.
BIO 488 Senior Bioinformatics Seminar (1)
Capstone seminar focusing on bioinformatics research conducted by
seniors and faculty. Seminar, 1 hour each week. Prerequisites: BIO 390
and Senior status.
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