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Fall 2021

Urban Ecology (BIOL-UA 390)

We are currently living in a time where city residents outnumber rural residents. In addition, the projected expansion of human population growth is largely predicted to occur in urban areas. Urban Ecology is an interdisciplinary and emerging field of research focused on the consequences of urbanization on ecological processes. In addition to a physically transformed natural landscape, cities are unique from other systems in terms of hydrology, temperature, noise, air quality and many other abiotic factors. In this course we will investigate the consequences of urban constructs on ecological systems. We will discuss factors such as nutrient cycling, organismal behavior and phenology, disease, and the drivers and patterns of biodiversity in urban systems. We will also talk about green spaces, urban planning, and the future of these expanding manmade landscapes. A significant component of this course will involve discussion of current literature. This is an upper-level reasoning course designed primarily for students majoring in biology (ecology track) and environmental studies.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 390-000 (21172)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Schneider Paolantonio, Katie

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Bioinformatics in Medicine and Biology (BIOL-UA 103)

Due to recent advancements in High Throughput Genomics technology we are able to study the function of many genes. We have the ability to compare genes in normal vs. diseased cells, to help us better understand the molecular mechanisms of the different diseases. In this course students will learn how to program in R, a powerful statistical programming language, use statistical methods to analyze real biomedical data, and learn how to interpret the results.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory (BIOL-UA 223)

This laboratory course applies concepts learned in the Molecular and Cell Biology course (BIOL-UA 21) to a molecular biology research project. The research project will introduce students to standard genetic and biochemical techniques common in a molecular biology lab, such as DNA isolation, agarose-gel electrophoresis, and transformation. The project also will provide students with a hands-on understanding of how modern DNA-sequencing technology, along with bioinformatic tools, can be used to discover genetic differences and understand cellular function.

Biology (Undergraduate)
1 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 223-000 (9053)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Osmundson, Joseph

BIOL-UA 223-000 (9054)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Tuncer, Alara

BIOL-UA 223-000 (9209)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Carrozza, Michael

BIOL-UA 223-000 (9210)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Carrozza, Michael

BIOL-UA 223-000 (25644)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Murray, Sean

BIOL-UA 223-000 (25645)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Knoll, Marissa

BIOL-UA 223-000 (26031)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Leon, Victor

BIOL-UA 223-000 (26657)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Carrozza, Michael

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Fundamentals of Ecology (BIOL-UA 63)

Students investigate the relationship between abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem. Building upon an introduction to environmental factors, students examine the interplay between these components at the organismal, population, community and ecosystem levels. Throughout the course, we discuss current ecological applications and issues, such as habitat destruction, sustainability, disease, invasive species, and global climate change. Intended for students majoring in biology (ecology track) and environmental studies.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Developmental Biology (BIOL-UA 26)

Introduction to the principles and experimental strategies of developmental biology. Covers the cellular and molecular basis for pattern in the embryo; the determination of cell fate; cell differentiation; the genes controlling these events; how they are identified and studied; and the cellular proteins that affect shape, movement, and signaling between cells. Special emphasis on the experimental basis for our knowledge of these subjects from studies in fruit flies, nematodes, frogs, plants, and mice.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 26-000 (21113)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Birnbaum, Kenneth · Desplan, Claude

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Microbiology and Microbial Genomics (BIOL-UA 44)

Intended for majors and minors in biology as a comprehensive description of microbes, the most abundant and diverse organisms on the planet. Organized into four modules: the microbial cell, microbial genomics, microbial development and adaptation, and microbial interactions with the host and the environment. Through lectures and critical analysis of primary literature, students are led to realize how the advent of genomics has revolutionized microbiology, a scientific discipline that is more than a century old.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 44-000 (7855)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon,Wed11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Eichenberger, Patrick

BIOL-UA 44-000 (7856)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Akbary, Zarina

BIOL-UA 44-000 (7857)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Akbary, Zarina

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Ecological Field Methods (BIOL-UA 16)

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Ecology (BIOL UA-63) (may be taken concurrently). Students learn the skills needed to design and implement field experiments, interpret data and present ecological research. While investigating real habitats (forests, salt marshes, urban landscapes), students perform biological surveys and measure abiotic parameters. Ecological techniques are nested within questions in biodiversity and community structure, invasion biology, urban ecology, habitat alteration and climate change. During approximately half of the lectures, class meets at off-campus field sites. Students should not schedule meetings or classes either directly before or after class time.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 16-000 (9815)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Fri8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Schneider Paolantonio, Katie

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Molecular and Cell Biology I (BIOL-UA 21)

In-depth study of cell biology, with an emphasis on the molecular aspects of cell function. Topics include protein structure and synthesis, gene expression and its regulation, cell replication, and specialized cell structure and function. The course provides an introduction to genomics and bioinformatics and examines developmental biology, evolution, and systems biology.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7841)

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7842)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Abdul-Rahman, Farah

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7843)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Abdul-Rahman, Farah

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7844)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Abdul-Rahman, Farah

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7845)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ferreira, Amanda

BIOL-UA 21-000 (7846)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Abdul-Rahman, Farah

BIOL-UA 21-000 (8866)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ferreira, Amanda

BIOL-UA 21-000 (8867)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mathis, Sallie

BIOL-UA 21-000 (8985)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Obaji, Daniel

BIOL-UA 21-000 (8986)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lou, Karen

BIOL-UA 21-000 (9398)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mathis, Sallie

BIOL-UA 21-000 (10649)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ferreira, Amanda

BIOL-UA 21-000 (10723)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Obaji, Daniel

BIOL-UA 21-000 (21108)at Washington SquareInstructed by

BIOL-UA 21-000 (21109)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Aharonoff, Avrami

BIOL-UA 21-000 (21110)at Washington SquareInstructed by

BIOL-UA 21-000 (21111)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Aharonoff, Avrami

BIOL-UA 21-000 (21112)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mathis, Sallie

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2021

Principles of Biology I (BIOL-UA 11)

Introductory course mainly for science majors, designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental principles and processes of biological systems. Subjects include the basics of chemistry pertinent to biology, biochemistry and cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, ecology, population genetics, and history and classification of life forms and evolution. Laboratory exercises illustrate the basics of experimental biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics, as well as the diversity of life forms and organ systems.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7819)

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7820)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Savin, Avital

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7821)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Goldberg, Hailey

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7822)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nguyen, Emma

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7823)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Jallad, Raya

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7824)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Jin, Dongmin

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7825)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lotka, Lauren

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7826)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Jin, Dongmin

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7827)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Gupta, Selena

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7828)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Gupta, Selena

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7829)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Jallad, Raya

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7831)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by De, Titir

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7832)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Sookdeo, Akash

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7833)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Podolska, Natalia

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7834)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hart, Sydney

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7835)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nguyen, Emma

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7836)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lisi, Brianna

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7837)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nikulkova, Maria

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7838)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Podolska, Natalia

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7839)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by De, Titir

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7840)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hart, Sydney

BIOL-UA 11-000 (9211)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Goldberg, Hailey

BIOL-UA 11-000 (9212)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lisi, Brianna

BIOL-UA 11-000 (9213)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Sookdeo, Akash

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21100)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nikulkova, Maria

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21101)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Elorza, Setiembre

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21103)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lotka, Lauren

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21105)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Savin, Avital

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21106)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Elorza, Setiembre

BIOL-UA 11-000 (7830)at Washington SquareInstructed by

BIOL-UA 11-000 (21107)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Vikraman, Pooja

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate
Fall 2019

Practical Human Physiology (BIOL-UA 7)

The course is geared toward the beginning health professional students. This physiology course will focus on how the human body works. Anatomy will also be discussed as the various physiological mechanisms are only possible due to its close interrelationship. Students will be introduced to both clinical and research methodologies and will be able to apply this knowledge in a laboratory setting.

Biology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks

Physical Science OR Life Science Undergraduate