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Courses
Listed below are the Hofstra Bulletin Course Descriptions of the courses that I currently teach. You can view the most recent syllabus with course requirement and assignments in the link associated with each course. BIO 139 is a new course to be offered for the first time in Spring 2000. BIO 243 (my version) will be offered for the first time in Spring 2002. Links to course information for these courses will be provided in the near future.
BIO 004. Human Biology |
3 s.h. |
Fall, Spring |
| Introduces the basic principles upon which the life process works using the human species as a model. Introduction to anatomy and physiology starting at the cellular level and covering each organ system. Considers both the healthy human body and diseases processes including disease ecology and the evolution of human diseases. Laboratory sessions cover basic human anatomy using models and demonstrations; students use each other as experimental models for some physiological processes studied(cardiovascular and sensory function, for example).(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). http://hofstra.blackboard.com/. You may sign onto this web page as a guest. Use the user name ghost5 and password 206bones. | ||
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BIO 023. Developmental Biology |
4 s.h. |
Spring |
| A study of the morphological events that occur during embryogenesis combined with an investigation of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie these events. Surveys the development of a number of animals that have become standard models for studies in developmental biology. Laboratory work includes preparation and investigation of timed embryos, chemical and microsurgical manipulation of embryos, use of molecular markers, tissue culture techniques. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 1, 2, 135 & 137 | ||
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BIO 243. Advanced Developmental Biology |
3 s.h. |
Spring |
| A study of the morphological events that occur during embryogenesis combined with an investigation of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie these events. Includes an extensive review and critical evaluation of current literature. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 135 and 137 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Cannot take BIO 23 or equivalent and BIO 243. | ||
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BIO 139 Advanced Molecular Techniques |
3 s.h. |
Spring |
| This course will cover a set of routine and advanced techniques in molecular biology. Theory underlying the techniques will be covered in lectures. Techniques will be learned in the context of a set of interrelated experiments that address a single research problem. Techniques to be covered include DNA and RNA isolations, agarose and acrylamide gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA techniques, Southern and Northern blot analysis, PCR, protein isolation and characterization by Western blot analysis and DNA and protein database analysis. Recommended for students interested in biotechnology or research in genetics/molecular biology. (2 hr. lecture, 4 hr laboratory). Prerequisites BIO 135, 136, 137, 143 and permission of the instructor. | ||
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BIO 2139. Advanced Molecular Techniques |
3 s.h. |
Spring |
| This course will cover a set of routine and advanced techniques in molecular biology. Theory underlying the techniques will be covered in lectures. Techniques will be learned in the context of a set of interrelated experiments that address a single research problem. Techniques to be covered include DNA and RNA isolations, acrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA techniques, Southern and Northern blot analysis, PCR, protein isolation and characterization by Western blot analysis and DNA and protein database analysis. Will include an independent research component. Recommended for students interested in biotechnology or research in genetics/molecular biology. (2 hr. lecture, 4 hr laboratory). Prerequisites BIO 135, 136, 137, 143 and permission of the instructor. May not be taken in addition to BIO 139 or equivalent course. | ||