Course Descriptions

This course is a brief overview to the unifying concepts in biology including, but not limited to molecular, cellular, metabolic, genetic, evolutionary, and whole organismal biology. This course relates the relevant concepts of living organisms to their environment. The laboratory component supports and reinforces lecture content. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

An introduction to the identification, selection, adaptation, and utilization of common ornamental and native plants in New York State. Landscape value and wildlife usage of plants will be discussed where appropriate. The student will gain identification proficiency in association with knowledge of plant patterns and environmental planning through lecture, demonstration and field work. Field trips to Canandaigua area plant viewing locations are included.

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

Lecture and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the detailed study of the major muscles of the torso and pelvis and their function. Focus will be placed on the origin, insertion, action, innervations, and range of motion of specific muscles. This course includes the study of name, shape, and location of bones and tendons as well as their related joints.Prerequisite: Take BIO-171 with a Minimum Grade of C-, Co-requisite: Co-requiste: BIO-172.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-3) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides an in depth analysis of the structure and function of the human body dealt with at the following levels of organization: chemical, biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ and organ system. Students discuss anatomical and physiological interrelationships and homeostatic mechanisms as they pertain to normal health and disease. Organ systems covered include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and closely related special senses. A laboratory component is included and involves analysis done at both microscopic and macroscopic levels. Students obtain hands-on experience with disarticulated bones, muscle models, and selected dissections. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of BIO 171, providing an in depth analysis of the systems not covered in Human A&P I (ie. cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems, along with genetics, fluid, electrolyte and pH balance). Students further develop their explanations of anatomical and physiological interrelationships and homeostatic mechanisms as they pertain to normal health and disease. The laboratory component will reinforce skills introduced in A&P I (eg. microscopic and macroscopic levels of analysis, and mammalian dissection) while adding additional physiological experiments (eg. cardiovascular, digestive, and hematological). This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.Prerequisite: Take BIO-171 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2-1) Contact Hour(s)

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A combination of lecture and field work will be used to gain a proficiency in the over wintering adaptations of organisms in the northeast, specifically the Finger Lakes region. Adaptations of mammals will be emphasized. Lectures will focus on identification, natural history, behavior, physiology and ecology of mammals. Laboratory will include field trips to various habitats in and around Honeoye, NY, identification of animal signs, and mark & recapture techniques to assess habitat selection of small mammals residing in the subnivean environment.

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

An investigation of amphibians and reptiles of NY State, specifically the Finger Lakes Region, including, but not limited to ecology, behavior, natural histories, environmental impact and evolutionary relationships. A 5 day residential component for Amphibian and reptile identification and learning field sampling techniques will be an integral part of this course. Evaluation of students is based on 1) class participation, 2) group summary of field project, 3) critique of oral presentation of natural history of a species, 4) maintenance of a field journal, 5) identification of amphibians and reptiles of northeast.Prerequisite: Take BIO-122 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed for second year students in Horticulture and Conservation degree programs. An introduction to the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Students examine the influence of biotic and abiotic variables on species evolution, population dynamics, and community composition. Students are required to conduct an independent field study to integrate and reinforce ecological concepts learned throughout the degree program.Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 and BIO-121 or BIO-125 with a Minimum Grade of

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

In this hands-on laboratory-based course, students will have the opportunity to conduct studies and perform experiments that enrich their knowledge and understanding of the scientific concepts learned in the lecture portion of CON 202/BIO 221 Principles of Terrestrial/Aquatic Ecology. Laboratory exercises will include a combination of field trips and observational and experimental studies as well as in-classes exercises aimed at preparing students for upper level coursework in the field of ecology (e.g. reading scientific papers, presenting data, interpreting graphs).Prerequisite: Take BIO-221 and BIO-122 or BIO-125 with a Minimum Grade of ,C-, Co-requisite: Co-requisite: BIO-221.

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)