Biological Sciences Summer Courses
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BISC 1002 R11 - Ecology: A Human Approach
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 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. Lab fee.
CRN: 14836
Instructor: Pool, Justin
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: AMST, APPI, ASHS, BESN, BIOE, ENST, ESLS, ESNS, INST, ISIN, LSCI, PJEN, SOIN, URST, ZLB3
BISC 1010 R21 - Foundations in Biology
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
In this introductory course for non-science majors, a general survey of the characteristics of life is presented, including such topics as cellular biology, metabolism, organ systems, genetics, development, evolution, behavior, and ecology. All forms of life will be studied, with emphasis on the human body and human evolutionary history. Lab fee.
CRN: 14965
Instructor: Fariello, Dawn
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BESN, BIOE, LSCI, ZLB3
BISC 1403 R11 - Introductory Biology I
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 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. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 1413.
CRN: 14837
Instructor: Gault, William
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BESN, ENST, ENVS, ESLS, ESNS, NEUR
BISC 1404 R21 - Introductory Biology II
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 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. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 1414.
CRN: 14966
Instructor: Gault, William
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 1403 and BISC 1413
Fordham course attributes: ENST, ENVS, ESLS, ESNS, NEUR
BISC 1413 R11 - Introductory Biology Lab I
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 08:00PM - 09:30PM
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BISC 1403. Lab fee.
CRN: 14807
Instructor: Gault, William
2 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENVS, NEUR, ZLB3
BISC 1414 R21 - Introductory Biology Lab II
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 08:00PM - 09:30PM
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BISC 1404. Lab fee.
CRN: 14935
Instructor: Gault, William
2 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 1403 and BISC 1413
Fordham course attributes: ENVS, NEUR, ZLB3
BISC 2539 R11 - General Genetics Lecture
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 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. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 2549.
CRN: 14838
Instructor: Dubrovsky, Edward
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 1404 and BISC 1414 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: ENSE, ENVS, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC 2549 R11 - General Genetics Lab
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 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
Prerequisites: BISC 1404 and BISC 1414 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC 3132 R11 - Human Physiology
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 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. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 3142.
CRN: 14840
Instructor: Sankar, Usha
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 1404 and BISC 1414 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC 3142 R11 - Human Physiology Lab
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 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. Lab fee.
CRN: 14808
Instructor: Sankar, Usha
2 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 1404 and BISC 1414 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC 3221 R21 - Human Anatomy
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
A lecture course that 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. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 3231.
CRN: 14967
Instructor: Frank, Craig
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 3132 and BISC 3142 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC 3231 R21 - Human Anatomy Lab
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
A laboratory course employing slides, models, and gross dissection to study the structure of the major organ systems of the human body. Lab fee.
CRN: 14936
Instructor: Frank, Craig
2 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 3132 and BISC 3142 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC 3521 V11 - Biochemistry
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Online: TWTh, 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
BISC 3643 R21 - Microbiology
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM
Detailed study of microbial metabolism and physiology; microbial roles in maintaining earth's ecosystems and human health; global environmental change and effects on emerging infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health. This course is a co-requisite with BISC 3653.
CRN: 14968
Instructor: Santos, Victor
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 2539 and BISC 2549 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, ENSE, ENVS, GEAB
BISC 3653 R21 - Microbiology Lab
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
Laboratory exercises are designed to develop skills in: sterile culture techniques for isolating bacteria and fungi from natural substrates; microscopy and staining techniques for visualization, identification and quantification of microbes. Lab fee.
CRN: 14937
Instructor: Santos, Victor
2 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 2539 and BISC 2549 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC 3893 R11 - Introduction to Virology
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 09:00AM - 01:00PM
An introduction to the significance of viruses as agents of disease, and as tools to understand basic life processes. The course will cover the structural and biochemical properties of viruses, viral replication strategies virus-cell interactions, viral pathogenesis, and host immune reactions. Emphasis will be on animal viruses but the properties and replication strategies of prokaryotic and plant viruses will also be explored.
CRN: 14816
Instructor: Fariello, Dawn
3 credits
Prerequisites: BISC 2539 and BISC 2549 and CHEM 1322 and CHEM 1332
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB
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.