Courses

BI 312 SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
BI 312 focuses on investigation of the physiology of vertebrate systems. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, muscular, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory physiology. Laboratory instruction includes practical investigation and research projects into the physiology of vertebrates. Prerequisite: Pre: BI-201 BI-203 CH-152 CH-154
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

BI 320 APPLIED MOLECULAR GENETICS   4.0 Credit(s)
BI 320 focuses on the many real-world applications of molecular genetic technology. Topics explored in a combined lecture/lab include PCR and cloning, molecular analysis of population structure, personal genomics, forensic DNA analysis, and synthetic biology. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 and CH-152 CH-154
Offered: Spring Semester Contact Department

BI 321 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course differs from traditional biochemistry courses and focuses specifically on human medical biochemistry. Major core concepts of biochemistry will be applied to human health and diseases with a heavy emphasis on medical case studies and medical literature. The course focuses on key biochemical processes including, but not limited to, hormones and homeostasis, enzymatic reactions and metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and ATP production, amino acids, protein and DNA synthesis. Key MCAT topics are highlighted. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 CH-151 CH-153 CH-152 CH-154
Offered: As Needed All Years

BI 325 IMMUNOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
BI 325 examines the mammalian immune response including characteristics of antigens, antibodies, and antigen-antibody interactions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 and BI-203
Offered: Spring Semester Contact Department

BI 330 VIROLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the nature of bacterial, animal and plant viruses. Topics cover viral absorption-penetration, replication, release, viral infection and pathology. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 and BI-203
Offered: Spring Semester Contact Department

BI 335 TOPICS IN GENETICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This seminar course will both expand and deepen students' knowledge of genetics while exploring hot topics such as gene therapy, DNA as a digital information storage molecule, complex genetic disorders, DNA circuits, synthetic genomes, genome wide association studies, metabolomics, DNA barcoding, genome-based medicine, DNA-based treatments, RNAi, epigenetics, conservation genetics, and controversial genetic ethics topics such as gene doping, etc. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 and BI-203 with Minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years

BI 340 CANCER BIOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
BI 340 is an introduction to the biology of cancer through a format consisting of lectures, student-led discussions, problembased learning, and case studies. Concepts to be covered in this course include tumorigenesis, carcinogenesis, types of cancer, cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, growth factors and cell signaling, oncogenes, tumor suppressors, genomic, chromosomal and cell morphology changes in cancer, and the role of the immune system in cancer. Students also will have the opportunity to explore the ethics and human face of cancer throughout the course. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 CH-152 CH 154
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years

BI 341 HUM. DISEASE-PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR AH MAJ   3.0 Credit(s)
This course studies basic physiological systems and underlying system dysfunctions associated with human disease processes across the life span. Relationships between etiologic agents and their consequence to human form and function are stressed. Critical thinking processes integrating symptoms, treatment and prognosis are applied to physiological perspectives. This course is designed for allied health majors.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BI 345 NEUROBIOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the cellular, molecular, and physiological mechanisms underlying the functioning of the nervous system and how these mechanisms relate to behavior. Prerequisite: Take BI 112,114,CH 152, 154
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

BI 350 ECOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the fundamental concepts of community ecology through primary literature and field studies. Prerequisite: Pre-req BI-202/204 with C or better and MA-131 or MA-133
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BI 351 ECOLOGY LAB   1.0 Credit(s)
Examines the fundamental concepts of community ecology through primary literature and field studies. Ecology lab is the mandatory corequisite for Bi 350. Prerequisite: Pre-req: BI-202/204 with C, P or better and MA-131 or MA-133
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BI 355 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY   4.0 Credit(s)
Provides foundations of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, analysis of relevant primary journal articles, hands-on training in recombinant DNA techniques, and exposure to the use of computers in DNA sequence analysis and scientific communication. Prerequisite: TAKE BI-201 BI-203 CH-152 CH-154
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years

BI 360 INTERNSHIP-BIOLOGY MAJORS   1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Internships in Biology focus on gaining applied experience through study of a biological topic or an interdisciplinary project that provides majors with an opportunity to gain real-world experience not specifically available in Sacred Heart University's Biology curriculum. Students complete an internship portfolio under the direction of an appropriate professional in consultation with a biology faculty advisor.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

BI 371 EVOLUTION   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the fundamental aspects of evolution through a focus on primary literature with respect to the processes of evolution and the patterns generated by these processes. Prerequisite: Take BI-202 BI-204 with Minimum Grade of C, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BI 390 SUPERVISED RESEARCH   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Individual research projects in the basic areas of Biology under the supervision of faculty.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years