Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences
Boyden Hall, Room 206
Phone: 973/353-5347
Fax:     973/353-5518
http://newarkbiosci.rutgers.edu

GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4 cr.)
21:120:101:B1:90307
DAY: 5/26-7/2
ALCENDOR

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 10:15-12:00
  BOYDEN 100

  DISCUSSION
  MTWTh 12:45-1:30
  BOYDEN 223A

  LAB
  MTWTh 1:30-4:30
  BOYDEN 223B

21:120:101:B2:90637
DAY: 5/26-7/2
ALCENDOR

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 10:15-12:00
  BOYDEN 100

  DISCUSSION
  MTWTh 3:45-4:30
  BOYDEN 223A

  LAB
  MTWTh 4:30-7:30
  BOYDEN 223B

Lectures, laboratories, and small group discussions on major biological principles and their relevance to humans. Topics include the anatomy, physiology and ecology of animals and plants.

GENERAL BIOLOGY II (4 cr.)
21:120:102:H1:90308
DAY: 7/6-8/12
WALKER

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 10:15-12:00
  BOYDEN 100

  DISCUSSION
  MTWTh 12:45-1:30
  BOYDEN 223A

  LAB
  MTWTh 1:30-4:30
  BOYDEN 223B

21:120:102:H2:90638
DAY: 7/6-8/12
WALKER

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 10:15-12:00
  BOYDEN 100

  DISCUSSION
  MTWTh 3:45-4:30
  BOYDEN 223A

  LAB
  MTWTh 4:30-7:30
  BOYDEN 223B

Lectures, laboratories, and small group discussions on major biological principles and their relevance to humans. Topics include cell biology, genetics, and evolution.

BASIC PLANT SCIENCE (3 cr.)
62:120:109:B6:91687
EVE: 5/26-7/2
MW 6:00-9:45
BELISLE        BOYDEN 413

Not open to majors or to those who have taken or plan to take 120:101-102.

Introduction to basic botany and the applied plant sciences; plant biology with applications to ecology and conservation, food and drug problems, horticulture, and agriculture; demonstrations in greenhouses and campus plantings.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (3 cr.)
62:120:205:H6:91436 (CANCELLED)
EVE: 7/6-8/12
TTh 6:00-9:45
SCHAFER       CONKLIN 424

May not be used for credit toward biology, botany, or zoology major or minor.

Basic ecological principles; the human population and attempts to control it; human impact on the environment—air and water pollution, land use and misuse, conservation of resources.

GENERAL HORTICULTURE (3 cr.)
62:120:206:H6:90414
EVE: 7/6-8/12
TTh 6:00-9:45
SZCZAWINSKI     LSC 103

May not be used for credit toward biology, botany, or zoology major or minor.

Basic principles of horticultural science; environmental control of plant growth; theories and methods of plant propagation and cultivation; introduction to ornamental plants.

HUMAN SEXUALITY (3 cr.)
62:120:208:B6:90967
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
RAY      CONKLIN 100

May not be used for credit toward biology, botany, or zoology major.

Reproductive biology, including anatomy and development of sexual structures, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and childbirth; self-examination, contraception and abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases; role of emotions, communication skills, and values in sexuality; diversity of sexual behavior and legal commercial aspects of sexuality. Emphasis is on critical thinking throughout.

MICROBIOLOGY (3 cr.)
21:120:235:B1:90415
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRENKEL

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:30-2:00
  SMITH 243

  LAB
  MTW 9:00-12:00
  BOYDEN 123

21:120:235:B2:91365
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRENKEL

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:30-2:00
  SMITH 243

  LAB
  MTW 2:15-5:15
  BOYDEN 123

Nursing students or by permission only.

Fundamentals of microbiology, including the distinguishing characteristics of the various groups of microbial cells; microbial control, including physical and chemical agents and chemotherapeutic agents; applications in personal and public health and in industry; mechanisms of disease production and host resistance; prevention and control of disease.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I (4 cr.)
21:120:241:B1:90416
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRISCHMANN

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 8:15-10:00
  SMITH 245

  LAB
  MW 12:00-3:00
  BOYDEN 404

21:120:241:B2:91366
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRISCHMANN

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 8:15-10:00
  SMITH 245

  LAB
  TTh 12:00-3:00
  BOYDEN 404

May not be used for credit toward the biology, botany, or zoology major.

Examination of integrated structure and function of the human body from the aspect of levels of organization. Emphasis is on homeostatic mechanisms.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II (4 cr.)
21:120:242:H1:90417
DAY: 7/6-8/12
PRATT

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 8:15-10:00
  SMITH 246

  LAB
  MW 12:00-3:00
  BOYDEN 404

21:120:242:H2:91367
DAY: 7/6-8/12
PRATT

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 8:15-10:00
  SMITH 246

  LAB
  TTh 12:00-3:00
  BOYDEN 404

May not be used for credit toward the biology, botany, or zoology major.

Examination of integrated structure and function of the human body from the aspect of levels of organization. Emphasis is on homeostatic mechanisms.

FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY: CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3 cr.)
21:120:301:B1:92875
DAY: 5/26-7/2
MTWTh 12:00-1:45
CERVANTES-CERVANTES      HILL 107

Lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises in cell structure, thermodynamics, membrane biology, energy utilization and transfer, and nucleic acid structure and function, transcription, translation, and genetic regulation.

FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY LAB (1 cr.)
21:120:302:B1:92994
DAY: 5/26-7/2
TTh 8:55-11:55
CERVANTES-CERVANTES           LSC 112

21:120:302:B2:92995
DAY: 5/26-7/2
TTh 2:15-5:15
CERVANTES-CERVANTES          LSC 112

21:120:302:B3:94922
DAY: 5/26-7/2
TTh 2:15-5:15
CERVANTES-CERVANTES          LSC 112

An intermediate lab course in biology designed to form a firm foundation for students majoring or minoring in the biological sciences by introducing them to common laboratory techniques in molecular biology.

TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTS (4 cr.)
21:120:311:B1:90625 (CANCELLED)
DAY: 5/26-7/2
KASPER

LECTURE
MW 10:00-12:00
1:30-3:00
BOYDEN 125

LAB
T 9:30-4:30
BOYDEN 125

The principles of plant systematics, especially as applied to vascular plants. The identification, classification, and evolutionary relationship of major plant groups with emphasis on the local flora with extensive field trips.

EVOLUTION (3 cr.)
21:120:322:H1:94710
DAY: 7/6-8/12
TTh 1:00-4:45
MAIER            CONKLIN 348

Principles and mechanisms of evolution and history of evolutionary theory; mechanisms of animal speciation and adaptive radiation; the role of population and genetics in understanding microevolution.

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (4 cr.)
21:120:335:H1:94708
DAY: 7/6-8/12
KAFKEWITZ

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:15-2:00
  SMITH 242

  LAB
  MTW 9:00-12:00
  BOYDEN 123

21:120:335:H2:94709
DAY: 7/6-8/12
KAFKEWITZ

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:15-2:00
  SMITH 242

  LAB
  MTW 2:15-5:15
  BOYDEN 123

Fundamentals of microbiology, including the distinguishing characteristics of the various groups of microbial cells; microbial control, including physical and chemical agents and chemotherapeutic agents; applications in personal and public health and in industry; mechanisms of disease production and host resistance; prevention and control of disease.

MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY (4 cr.)
21:120:340:B1:92876
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRISCHMANN

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:00-1:45
  SMITH 240

  LAB
  MW 8:30-11:30
  BOYDEN 404

21:120:340:B2:93032
DAY: 5/26-7/2
FRISCHMANN

  LECTURE
  MTWTh 12:00-1:45
  SMITH 240

  LAB
  TTh 8:30-11:30
  BOYDEN 404

The physiology of the human as a mammal. Function and homeostatic regulation of neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, and excretory systems.

GENETICS (3 cr.)
21:120:352:H1:90418
DAY: 7/6-8/12
MTWTh 8:15-10:00
GAYNOR          HILL 107

The basic principles and mechanisms of genetics and their application to current problems.

BIOCHEMISTRY (3 cr.)
21:120:360:B1:91778
DAY: 5/26-7/2
MTWTh 10:15-12:00
FRENKEL       SMITH 241

The chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and other biologically important compounds.

ECOLOGY (3 cr.)
21:120:380:B1:93036
DAY: 5/26-7/2
TTh 1:00-4:30
REICHMUTH          CONKLIN 348

The principles of ecology, with emphasis on vertebrate animals; factors affecting their distribution and abundance.

PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (BA cr.)
21:120:491:T1:91418
5/26-8/12
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT

By permission only.

PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (BA cr.)
21:120:492:T1:91417
5/26-8/12
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT

By permission only.