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BISC-1002-R11 - Ecology: A Human Approach
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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, PJST, SOIN, URST, ZLB3
BISC-1403-R11 - Introductory Biology I
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 05:45PM - 07:45PM
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: Gault, William
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BESN, ENST, ENVS, ESLS, ESNS, NEUR
BISC-1404-R21 - Introductory Biology II
Summer Session II, July 2 - August 6, 2024
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 05:45PM - 07:45PM
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 I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 08:00PM - 09:00PM
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 2 - August 6, 2024
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 08:00PM - 09:00PM
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 I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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.
CRN: 14838
Instructor: Dubrovsky, Edward
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: ENSE, ENVS, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-2549-R11 - General Genetics Lab
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3132-R11 - Human Physiology
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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.
CRN: 14840
Instructor: Sankar, Usha
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-3142-R11 - Human Physiology Lab
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3221-R21 - Human Anatomy
Summer Session II, July 2 - August 6, 2024
Rose Hill: TWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM
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: 14967
Instructor: Frank, Craig
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, GEAB, NECM, NEUR
BISC-3231-R21 - Human Anatomy Lab
Summer Session II, July 2 - August 6, 2024
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
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
BISC-3521-V11 - Biochemistry
Summer Session I, May 28 - June 27, 2024
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 2 - August 6, 2024
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.
CRN: 14968
Instructor: Fariello, Dawn
3 credits
Fordham course attributes: BIEL, ENSE, ENVS, GEAB
BISC-3653-R21 - Microbiology Lab
Summer Session II, July 2 - August 6, 2024
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
Fordham course attributes: ZLB3
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.