Biological Sciences Summer Courses
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BISC-1002-R11- Ecology: A Human Approach
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
A course designed for non-majors. Ecological concepts and how they relate to critical contemporary issues: air and water pollution, radiation, energy, world hunger. Includes experiments, demonstrations and field trips.
CRN: 14836
Instructor: Pool, Justin
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: AMST, APPI, ASHS, BESN, BIOE, ENST, ESLS, ESNS, INST, ISIN, LSCI, PJEN, PJST, SOIN, URST, ZLB3
BISC-1403-R11- Introductory Biology I
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 05:45PM - 07:59PM
An introduction to the chemistry of life; the structure, function and metabolism of the cell; heredity and molecular aspects of genetics; principles of evolution; biology of bacteria; protists and fungi; and plant evolution.
CRN: 14837
Instructor: Roberts, Rebecca
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BESN, ENST, ENVS, ESLS, ESNS, NEUR
BISC-1404-R21- Introductory Biology II
Summer Session 2: June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 05:45PM - 07:59PM
An introduction to the biology of flowering plants and a systematic study of the major animal phyla involving aspects of their biology which suit them to their environment. Emphasizes the life support systems of mammals and humans, and addresses interactions among organisms; as well as between them and their environment.
CRN: 14966
Instructor: Gault, William
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENST, ENVS, ESLS, ESNS, NEUR
BISC-1413-R11- Introductory Biology Lab I
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 08:00PM - 09:30PM
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BISC 1403. Lab fee.
CRN: 14807
Instructor: Roberts, Rebecca
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENVS, NEUR, ZLB3
BISC-1414-R21- Introductory Biology Lab II
Summer Session 2: June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 08:00PM - 09:30PM
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BISC 1404. Lab fee.
CRN: 14935
Instructor: Gault, William
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENVS, NEUR, ZLB3
BISC-2539-R11- General Genetics
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
A study of the gene in all its aspects; its structure, its informational nature; how this information is inherited unchanged; how this information is expressed in terms of an organism's structure and function; how this information can be altered; and how expression of this information is regulated so that environmentally appropriate responses are made. The unifying position of genetics in the study of biology is emphasized.
CRN: 14838
Instructor: Dubrovsky, Edward
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENSE, ENVS, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-2549-R11- General Genetics Lab
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: MTWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
A laboratory course designed for a hands-on experience in the usage of various scientific methodologies and experiments in the field of basic genetics. Lab fee.
CRN: 14839
Instructor: Dubrovsky, Edward
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3132-R11- Human Physiology
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
The basics of human body functions from cellular to organ system levels. A review of the general principles of whole body regulation is included. Internal responses to various physical stresses will also be discussed.
CRN: 14840
Instructor: Nasrallah, Kaoutsar
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-3142-R11- Human Physiology Lab
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
Laboratory exercises demonstrating principles of the human cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory and urinary systems. Brief review of human anatomy and histology. An introduction to some of the diagnostic instrumentation and procedures used in medicine.
CRN: 14808
Instructor: De Almeida Lopes, Marcela
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3221-R21- Human Anatomy
Summer Session 2: June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
A lecture course which examines cell, tissue, and gross anatomy of the major organ systems of the human body as they relate to life processes in health and disease.
CRN: 16450
Instructor: Pool, Justin
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-3231-R21- Human Anatomy Lab
Summer Session 2: June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
A laboratory course employing slides, models and gross dissection to study the structure of the major organ systems of the human body.
CRN: 16449
Instructor: Pool, Justin
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3521-R11- Biochemistry
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
R - Rose Hill: TWR, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
A lecture course on the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics include the chemistry and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; enzymology; metabolism; bioenergetics; and gene structure and expression.
CRN: 14869
Instructor: Wei, Qize
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
Classes listed as either Lincoln Center or Rose Hill will meet on-campus only.
Classes listed as "Online" during Session I or II will meet synchronously online during their scheduled meeting times. Students in different time zones should plan accordingly. Session III online courses are asynchronous (exceptions are noted in course descriptions).
Hybrid courses will meet in person on campus at the times indicated; additional online work will also be required.