CRN |
14030 |
Distribution |
E |
Course
No. |
BIO 110 Q course |
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Title |
Biostatistics |
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Professor |
Robert Cutler |
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Schedule |
Wed Fr 10:30 am
- 12:30 pm HEGEMAN 201 |
This course provides a background in (1) the basic
methods of data analysis for biologists, (2) applications of mathematics to the
description of biological phenomena, and (3) the generation of testable
hypotheses from models of biological processes. The goal of this course is to
give students a general idea of what statistical methods are commonly used in
biology, which methods are appropriate for which types of data, and to provide
an in-depth examination of how the methods work. Among topics covered are elementary
probability and statistics, fitting and hypothesis testing, characteristics of
frequency distributions, regression analysis, and some multivariate based
methods. Prerequisite: eligibility for Q courses.
CRN |
14423 |
Distribution |
E/G |
Course
No. |
BIO 140 |
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Title |
Field
Studies in Natural History |
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Professor |
William Maple |
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Schedule |
Wed Fr 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm HEGEMAN 308 |
Cross-listed: Environmental
Studies
This course is designed to acquaint the interested non-science
student with the plants and animals that make the Bard
campus their home, including trees and shrubs in
their winter condition; foliage, animals, and animal tracks, wildflowers and birds. Although the course
includes some lab work on preserved specimens, especially during severe
weather, most class meetings are field trips. Participants must have clothing
appropriate to the weather and terrain: good walking shoes or boots, warm
clothing, and rain gear. Some Saturday field trips and early morning meetings
may be required. Limited to ten students.
CRN |
14316 |
Distribution |
E/G |
Course
No. |
BIO 152 |
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Title |
Biodiversity |
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Professor |
Felicia Keesing |
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Schedule |
Mon Wed
1:30 pm – 2:50 pm HEGEMAN 102 Lab: Fr 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROSE 305 |
Cross-listed: Environmental
Studies
In this course, intended for students with a strong
interest in science, and appropriate for biology majors, we will examine scientific
issues related to biological diversity. In addition to studying characteristics
of the major groups of organisms on Earth, we will investigate both the
evolutionary causes and the ecological consequences of diversity. We will
examine patterns of biodiversity through time, including developing an
understanding of how the present loss of biodiversity compares in magnitude and
rate to previous periods of extinction. Finally, we will evaluate methods for
preserving biodiversity based on principles of conservation biology. Throughout
this course, we will explore the use of statistical methods for evaluating
scientific data. Prerequisite: Strong background in high school biology,
and eligibility for Q-courses.
CRN |
14031 |
Distribution |
E/G |
Course
No. |
BIO 206 Q course |
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Title |
Evolution |
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Professor |
Robert Cutler |
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Schedule |
Wed Fr 1:30 pm -
3:30 pm HEGEMAN 201 |
This course will examine the following areas of evolution:
population and quantitative genetics, natural and sexual selection, adaptation,
speciation, and the major themes in phylogenetic evolution. Basic theory as
well as empirical evidence for evolutionary processes that occur in both
natural and computer-modeled populations will be explored. Prerequisites:
(BIO 201) or permission of the instructor.
CRN |
14317 |
Distribution |
E |
Course
No. |
BIO 211 |
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Title |
Metabolic
Disease: From Genetics to Diet |
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Professor |
Robert Cutler |
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Schedule |
Th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm HEGEMAN 201 |
(2
credits) This course will examine human metabolism through
instances in which it fails to function correctly. Some diseases with direct bearing on human metabolism include leptin
deficiency, severe childhood epilepsy, hyper- and hypocholesterolemia, type I
and II diabetes, hypogonadism, and more complex disease states such as Syndrome
X and morbid obesity. Although some
familial instances of these diseases do occur and have been attributed to the
loss of single genes, others such as Syndrome X occur in up to 25% of the
population and are most likely the result of multiply interacting factors. The environmental versus genetic components
of these diseases as well as methods to regulate the metabolic system such as
diet composition, exercise, and medication will also be discussed. During the semester we will visit several
researchers at Rockefeller University who have been responsible for key
insights into these processes. (Limited to 11 students)
Prerequisites: BIO 201 or
permission of instructor.
CRN |
14318 |
Distribution |
E |
Course
No. |
BIO 212 |
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Title |
Ecology
of the Hudson River |
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Professor |
Dave Strayer |
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Schedule |
Wed 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm HEGEMAN 106 |
Cross-listed: Environmental
Studies
(2
credits) An
overview of the ecology of the Hudson River estuary, based on readings and
directed discussions. Topics to be
covered include the origin and morphology of the river channel; origins and
fates of water, nutrients, and sediments in the estuary; characteristics of
biological populations and the food web; major human impacts on the ecosystem;
and comparisons with other aquatic ecosystems. Prerequisite: college-level biology or permission of the
instructor.
CRN |
14032 |
Distribution |
E/G |
Course
No. |
BIO 302 |
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Title |
Molecular
Biology |
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Professor |
Michael Tibbetts |
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Schedule |
Mon
Wed 8:30 am – 9:50 am HEGEMAN 201 Lab: Tu
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROSE 305
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This course explores molecular aspects of gene
expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Topics include DNA
structure, replication, and repair; DNA transcription; RNA structure and
processing; and polypeptide synthesis. The course also covers various
mechanisms involved in the regulation of gene expression. Emphasis is placed on
a review of the current literature and the experimental approaches used in
modern molecular biological research. The laboratory provides practical
experience in such current techniques used in molecular biology as molecular
cloning, restriction enzyme mapping, DNA sequencing, and nucleic acid
hybridization. Prerequisites: Biology 201, Chemistry 201‑202.
CRN |
14033 |
Distribution |
E/G |
Course
No. |
BIO 306 |
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Title |
Vertebrate
Zoology |
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Professor |
William Maple |
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Schedule |
Tu
Th 8:30 am – 9:50 am HEGEMAN 201 Lab: Tu 1:20 pm -
4:30 pm HEGEMAN 308 |
The course surveys the natural history, evolution, and
ecology of the vertebrates native to the Hudson Valley region. Lab sessions are used for identification,
taxonomy, and study techniques, with as much work as possible done in the
field. Occasionally, evening or weekend classes are required.
Prerequisites: Biology 101 and
102, Upper College standing, permission of the instructor; Biology 305
recommended.
CRN |
14036 |
Distribution |
E |
Course
No. |
BIO 407 |
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Title |
Diabetes
Mellitus |
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Professor |
John Ferguson |
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Schedule |
Mon 1:00 pm -
3:00 pm HEGEMAN 300 |
2
credits (senior
seminar) The seminar considers the biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and
physiology of a well known disease. Readings will be largely in the primary literature,
ranging from works by Arataeus the Cappadocian (A.D. 200), William Prout
(1840), and Claude Bernard (1877) through descriptions of the latest
developments in the field. The course is designed to provide a historical
perspective on the development of current notions of the disease and to provide
an opportunity for seniors to apply their knowledge of many subdisciplines of
biology to a single problem.
Prerequisites: extensive course
work in molecular biology, cellular, and organismal biology; senior status;
permission of the instructor.