| LAN-Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science |
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| LAN106/106L |
Introduction to Scientific Thought |
| This course trains students in the basic intellectual tools necessary to access, understand and critically analyze modern scientific information. Students learn about the philosophical development of science and how to distinguish good science from flawed and "pseudo" sciences. They gain an understanding of, and practice in, the steps of the scientific process. They learn methods for accessing current scientific information. The course also covers the theory of evolution, the major paradigm of modern biology. Students learn about the history of life on earth, the mechanisms of evolutionary change, and recent extensions of evolutionary theory to fields such as medicine and human history. Laboratory. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours. |
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| LAN107 |
Scientific Literacy |
| This course introduces the intellectual tools necessary to access and critically analyze scientific information. Topics include history and logic of the scientific method, how to find scientific information, distinguishing true science from pseudoscience, designing experiments, and analyzing data. This course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education. This course cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors in any natural science field. Prerequisite(s): None. Students cannot receive credit for both LAN107 Scientific Literacy and LAN106 Scientific Thought. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN108 |
Focus on the Solar System |
| This course covers the origin and evolution of the solar system, including the processes that created and shaped features of the Earth, its moon, and the other planets and their moons. Additionally, the origin and physical nature of comets and meteors; the birth, life, and projected death of the sun will be discussed. This course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): None 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN110/110L |
General Biology |
| This course, in the basic principles of biology, is a prerequisite for most other biology courses. It covers the basic chemistry and organization of cells, photosynthesis and respiration, transport, cell division, introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics and evolution. Laboratory. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN150/150L |
Survey of Physical Science |
| This course develops scientific thinking through basic units in physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and meteorology. Techniques of measurements and problem-solving emphasized. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAM100B or equivalent. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN200/200L |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
| The histology of tissues and skin and the gross anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN205/205L |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
| The gross anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, immune, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110 or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN210 |
Laboratory Methods |
| A course on the practical aspects of scientific experimentation. Preparation for experiments in chemistry and biology include: The preparation of solutions, bacteriological media, collection and maintenance of live organisms. Students will work for 12 hours for each quarter hour at times that are mutually agreed upon with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN250/250L, or consent of instructor. Laboratory only. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN215 |
Issues in Biology |
| Introduction to a variety of topics in biology. Basic principles such as the scientific method, cell division, reproduction, classical and molecular genetics are discussed. These enable the exploration of the scientific basis of issues that are currently important to the general public. Laboratory is included. This course cannot serve as a prerequisite to other biology courses. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN220 |
Infectious Diseases |
| The study of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or protozoa. The chosen diseases serve as a model for the study of the way in which microbes cause disease and how they spread in the population. Prerequisite: LAN110, LAN215 or equivalent. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 2 quarter hours. |
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| LAN225 |
Human Impact on the Environment |
| The course covers the effects of human population growth, energy usage, consumption, agriculture, urbanization, pest management, and pollution of air and water on ecosystem health and biodiversity. Conservation biology, environmental policy issues, and environmental ethics will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): None. Not open to students who have previously taken Ecology and Conservation (LAN300). 5 quarter hours. |
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| LAN235 |
Introduction to Forensic Science |
| This course explores biological and chemical concepts in forensic science and reviews their application in questions of evidence and law. Evidence procedures and forensic technology are addressed. 5 quarter hours. |
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| LAN250/250L |
General Chemistry I |
| A comprehensive introduction to chemistry. Measurement techniques, aspects of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonds, periodicity of elements, compounds and stoichiometry, thermodynamics, behavior of gases, and concentrations of solutions. Laboratory. (To be followed by LAN251/251L). Prerequisite(s): LAM100B or equivalent. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN251/251L |
General Chemistry II |
| Continuation of General Chemistry I LAN250/250L. Problem solving and further study of selected topics and theories in chemistry including: behavior of liquids, ionization acid-base chemistry; oxidiation, radioactivity, and chemical equilibrium and kinetics. Laboratory covers qualitative analysis. Prerequisite(s): LAN250; LAM100B or equivalent. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN256/256L |
Science of Simple Machines |
| Historical review of simple machines. Definitive discussions of wheel and axle (windlass), wedge lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and gear. Determinations of mechanical advantages and efficiencies. Laboratory. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 2 quarter hours |
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| LAN260/260L |
Consumer Chemistry |
| Basic concepts of chemistry developed while investigating various consumer and environmental topics. Students explore the science behind newsworthy issues such as global warming acid rain and energy alternatives. Consumer products including food and food additives, non-prescription drugs, cosmetics and textiles are analyzed. Laboratory. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN300/300L |
Ecology and Conservation |
| Basic principles of ecology at the physiological, population, community, and ecosystem levels; application to problems in conservation and pollution. Field trips will be taken when possible. An independent research project is required for 5 quarter-hours credit. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 3 or 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN301/301L |
Embryology |
| Study of the growth and differentiation by organisms during development from a zygote to maturity just prior to hatching or birth. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN302/302L |
Zoology |
| The basic characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary trends throughout the kingdom. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN303/303L |
Botany |
| Basic principles of plant biology including evolution, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Laboratory. Field trip if possible. Collection required. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN304/304L |
Human Physiology |
| The functions of the organs and systems of the human body. Students study skin, nervous system, muscle, sensory physiology, the circulatory system, respiration, digestion and the endocrine, immune, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN305/305L |
Animal Behavior |
| The biology of the behavior of animals, including evolution, mating systems, learning, behavior genetics, communication and social behavior. Students desiring 5 hours credit will formulate a pertinent question and collect data aimed at answering that question. The results of the investigation will be written in the format of a scientific publication and presented formally to the class. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 3 or 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN320 |
Human Genome |
| Students learn about the Human Genome Project and consider its impact on health care and biomedical sciences. Ethical implications and societal issues regarding this knowledge base are considered along with the science and technology behind its meaning and acquisition. Students will sample publicly accessible databases in guided explorations. They will use resources appropriate to life-long learning about health and science in the post-genomic era. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology, LAN215 Issues in Biology, equivalent course, of instructor permission. 2-4 quarter hours |
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| LAN350/350L |
Physical Geology |
| Course divided into units on minerals, igneous rock formation, weathering, soil, and the formation of sedimentary rocks. Other units include mass movements of the earth's surface and formation of metamorphic rocks. Emphasis placed on the process of identifying minerals and rocks. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150 or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN351/351L |
General Physics |
| An introduction to basic physics principles, including mechanics, thermodynamics, gas laws, sound, electromagnetic radiation, heat, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAM110 (College Math) or higher, or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN352/352L |
Physical Science II |
| In-depth investigation of mechanics and dynamics wave phenomena. Mechanics units deal with linear motion of objects. Light, sound, and atomic particles investigated in relation to their wave properties. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN354/354L |
Astronomy |
| Students apply geometry and scaling techniques to establish distances and sizes of objects in space. They build models; work with forces and motions; and study light, temperature, and composition. Emphasis on the manner in which astronomers operate. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN356/356L |
Basic Electricity and Electronics |
| Students investigate historical aspects of the development of the laws of magnetism, electricity, and electronics. Students study electrical components and their function and construct workable electrical apparatus as projects. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN358/358L |
Survey of Organic Chemistry |
| Principles of carbon bonding, the naming of compounds, structure of compounds, the preparation of compounds and their respective reactions, classes of reactions and their mechanisms. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAN250/250L, LAN251/251L (General Chemistry I & II). 7 quarter hours |
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| LAN360/360L |
Biochemistry I |
| Detailed study of structure, properties, regulation, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Introduction to chemistry and function of hormones and water and mineral metabolism. Discussion of the properties of enzymes and bioenergetics including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN358/358L. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN361/361L |
Biochemistry II |
| This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I, which introduces students to biological molecules and reactions. Selected topics surveyed in LAN360 will be covered in greater depth in this course. Theoretical treatments of material such as reaction mechanisms and kinetics will be balanced by an emphasis on experimental evidence. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): LAN358/358L, LAN360. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN362/362L |
Organic Chemistry I |
| Principles of carbon bonding, the naming of compounds, and structure of compounds, the preparation of compounds and their respective reactions, classes of reactions and their mechanisms. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite(s): LAN250/250L, LAN251/251L (General Chemistry I and II). 6 quarter hours |
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| LAN363/363L |
Organic Chemistry II |
| Continues Organic Chemistry I. Structure and reactivates of compounds, classes of reactions and their mechanisms, synthesis, retrosynthetic analysis, biological molecules. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite(s):LAN250/250L, LAN251/251L (General Chemistry I & II), & LAN362/362L Organic Chemistry I. 6 quarter hours |
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| LAN364 |
Quantitative Analysis |
| In this course, students are introduced to various techniques for determining the amounts of chemical elements present in solutions. Volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis techniques are covered in lecture, then applied to laboratory situations. Laboratory. Prerequisites: LAN250/250L, LAN251/251L, or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN366 |
Biostatistics |
| This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis upon biological applications. Students learn to calculate and use basic descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and graphs. They analyze data using a variety of hypothesis tests such as binomial distributions, Chi square, and analysis of variance, and learn to choose the appropriate test for a given application. Calculations are performed by hand and by the use of a computerized statistical package. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAM110. Counts in the Quantitative Reasoning Area or the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN407/407L |
Introduction to Mycology |
| Lecture topics in this course include: classification, morphology, nutrition, reproduction, major subdivisions of fungi, cultural characteristics, chemotherapy, and epidemiology. In addition, systemic and superficial mycotic infections are extensively covered. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN408/408L |
Introduction to Parasitology |
| A detailed study of the taxonomy, immunology, physiology, and macro-microscopic anatomy or protozoal and helminthic parasites that infect man. Lectures will include: techniques of specimen collection, staining procedures, and the recognition of each parasite microscopically. Additionally, an extensive study of the epidemiology and parasite life cycles will be undertaken. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN409/409L |
Genetics |
| The basic principles of classical mendelian genetics will be discussed. Topics such as sex linkage, multiple alleles, epistasis, quantitative inheritance, chromosome mapping, chi square analysis of data, and chromosomal aberrations will be investigated in detail. This course has a strong emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN410 |
Fundamentals of Immunology |
| A course on the mechanisms of the human immune response. Topics include cells and tissues of the immune system; antigens, antibodies and their interactions; structure and genetic basis of antibody variability; antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune responses; histocompatibility; hypersensitivity and other immune disorders. Prerequisites: LAN110 or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1, 4, or 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN411/411L |
Microbiology |
| An introduction to the biology of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis is on physiology, control and diversity of microorganisms. Standard laboratory procedures for microbiology are practiced. Laboratory. Prerequisites: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN412/412L |
Medical Microbiology |
| An introduction to the etiology, epidemiology, and immunology of microbes and their relationship to infectious diseases. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110, LAN411, or consent of Instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 3 or 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN415/415L |
Molecular Genetics |
| This is a course designed to teach students the essentials of modern molecular genetics. Students learn the molecular basis of heredity including the mechanisms by which DNA is replicated, transcribed and influences phenotypes. Students investigate the techniques involved in recombinant DNA technology. They explore ways in which techniques such as polymerase chain reactions genetic engineering and DNA fingerprinting are used in modern society. Students are expected to be able to assess the values and risks inherent in such methods. They will gain practice and experience through active participation in laboratory exercises employing these techniques. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN420 |
Tropical Marine Biology |
| This is a field-biology course which introduces students to the ecology and diversity of coral reefs and their environs. Students study coral reefs, rocky and sandy beaches, tide pools, mangrove swamps and sea grass beds; learning to recognize by name the organisms found in each habitat. Furthermore, they learn about the mechanisms for survival used by these organisms threats to the integrity of reef ecosystems, reef structure and a bit about Jamaican culture. The field portion of this course takes place during one week spent at the Hofstra University Marine Laboratory in Jamaica, West Indies. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours |
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| LAN490B |
Independent Study, Biology |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN490E |
Independent Study, Earth Science |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN490P |
Independent Study, Physical Science |
| A student, with the assistance of the instructor, selects an experimental in-depth problem for research and report. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN491/491L |
Field Ecology Research Experience |
| Guided research of organisms in a marsh, swamp, bog, dune, prairie, forest, river, lake, canyon, or quarry. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110, LAN300. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| LAN495B |
General Biology Special Topic |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN495E |
Earth Science Special Topic |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN495P |
Physical Science Special Topic |
| A student selects a science offering of special interest. More than one registration is permitted since topics vary each term. Prerequisites: LAN110, LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN499B |
General Biology Seminar |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN499E |
Earth Science Seminar |
| Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| LAN499P |
Physical Science Seminar |
| Students engage in library research, discussions with peers and instructor, and field work. Prerequisites: LAN110 and LAN150. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 3-5 quarter hours |
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