BIOL 101 Theories and Applications of 3 cr.
Biological Sciences
An introduction to Biological principles as they apply to our
daily lives. Designed to partially meet general education
requirements in the Natural Sciences. A consideration of a
variety of organisms, their components and activities.
Emphasis is on the development and use of knowledge, skills and
attitudes expected to be of value in future decision making as
it relates to Biology, our present environmental conditions and
problems facing each of us today.
Three hours lecture/discussion.
BIOL 103 Biological Science Laboratory 1 cr.
Two hours of laboratory emphasizing student involvement through
investigations related to Biology. While this laboratory would
generally be taken in conjunction with BIOL 101, it may be taken
without enrollment in BIOL 101. Students electing to take this
laboratory without enrolling in BIOL 101 should have completed a
course in high school biology. This laboratory is designed to
partially meet general education requirements in the Natural
Sciences.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 111 General Zoology 4 cr.
Principles of the biological sciences as they apply to animal
groups. Basic concepts are considered, and major topics deal
with (1) organization of cells and the molecular basis of life;
(2) energetics and metabolism (3) growth and reproduction; and
(4) genetics and evolution for majors and persons in the related
sciences. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per
week.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 112 General Botany 4 cr.
An examination of external and internal plant structures related
to function, plant growth and development, plant reproduction,
plant ecology, and the plant kingdom. Three hours lecture and one
three-hour laboratory per week.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 201 Marine Zoology 4 cr.
A study of the nature of life in the sea, adaptations patterns of
distribution and production of plankton, nekton and benthos, and
their interrelationships. Two hours lecture and one four-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 202 Marine Botany 4 cr.
An introduction to marine plant environments, survey of marine
and estuarine plants, including seed plants, macroalgae, and
phytoplankton. Other topics to be considered are energy flows
and food webs, mariculture, marine products of plants, and the
Chesapeake Bay. Two hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory
per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 112.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 222 Genetics 4 cr.
Basic principles of heredity. Probability, gene concepts and
population dynamics. Three hours lecture and two hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or BIOL 112.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.
An introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
Systems included in this semester are: integumentary, skeletal,
muscular and nervous. Three hours lecture and a two-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111. Course may not be used for credit toward
the Biology major.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.
This course is a continuation of Biology 231. Systems included in
this semester are: respiratory, circulatory, excretory, endocrine,
digestive and reproductive. Three hours lecture and a two-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Biology 231. Course may not be used for credit
toward the Biology major.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 241 Introductory Physiology 4 cr.
An examination of the mechanisms involved in control of body
functions. Basic chemical and physical principles of animal
function will be discussed.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and one year of Chemistry. Three lecture
hours and three lab hours per week.
Lab Fee: $25.00
BIOL 301 Microbiology 4 cr.
An introduction to the general principles of microbiology,
including classifications, physiology, cultivation and control of
micro-organisms. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per
week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101, BIOL 111, or BIOL 112, CHEM 101 or
CHEM 111, or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 311 Vertebrate Embryology 4 cr.
The development of the vertebrate body as exemplified by early
development of frog, chick and pig embryos. The major findings of
experimental embryology are presented. Three hours lecture and
two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 322 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 cr.
A study of the general features of chordate development, and
comparative study of the anatomy of the vertebrate classes.
Evolution is the unifying theme. Two hours lecture and four hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 326 Cell Biology 4 cr.
An introduction to the organization and function of the cell
with an emphasis on activities at the molecular level.
Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and BIOL 222.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 330 Evolution 3 cr.
A current and concise account of the scope and significance of
evolution, how it operates and its implications for other areas
of study. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and BIOL 222.
BIOL 335 Biogeography 3 cr.
The distribution of marine, freshwater and terrestrial organisms
over the earth is addressed. History of biogeographical thought
is presented in the context of pre and post-plated tectonics
acceptance as well as its influence on the development of
taxonomy, systematic and ecology. Included are discussions of
world biogeographic regions, phylogeny, speciation, latitudinal
diversity gradients, refugia, relicts, islands, competition,
migrations, genetics, cladistics and invasions by exotic
organisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and MATH 111.
BIOl 361 Animal Behavior 4 cr.
Major concepts in the behavior of animals. Learning and instinct,
role of the brain, orientation and migration, biological rhythms,
communication and aggression.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111. Two hours lecture. Three hours
laboratory. One hour discussion.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 402 Ecology 4 cr.
Basic interrelations of plants and animals with physical and
biotic factors of the environment. Two hours lecture, one hour
discussion, and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 420 Animal Histology 4 cr.
A study of the microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and
organs. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIOl 111 and consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 426M Biotechnology 4 cr.
A study of the basic principles of biotechnology and its
applications to areas such as medicine, agriculture and the
industry. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as recombinant
DNA technology (gene cloning), large scale fermentation of
microbes for the production of useful metabolites or proteins,
animal and plant biotechnology. In addition the course incudes a
weekly 3 hour laboratory section that will expose the students to
various techniques employed in: gene cloning, cultivation of cel-
lular components, determination and quantitation of such as com-
ponents, tissue culture techniques, study of cell- surface
molecules. This course is designed primarily for advanced under-
graduate students in the MARC Program.
Prerequisites: BIOL 222, 326 and CHEM 342M.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 431 Mammology 4 cr.
The identification, systematic, characteristics, ecology,
behavior, and population distribution of mammals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or permission of the instructor.
BIOL 436 General Endocrinology 4 cr.
This course is designed to give the student an understanding and
appreciation of the importance of hormones in regulating body
functions, integrating biological systems, protecting the body
against stress and various diseases and in maintaining day-to-day
life processes. The student will review and discuss some con-
cepts relative to mechanisms of hormone action.
Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 326.
Laboratory Fee: $10.00.
BIOL 440 Plant Physiology 4 cr.
A study of plant inorganic and organic constituents, cells, energy
relations, gaseous exchanges, water loss biochemistry and growth
substances. Soils and their properties relative to plants, water
uptake and translocation. The physiology of special organisms are
other topics to be included.
Prerequisite: BIOL 112.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 441 Comparative Physiology 4 cr.
A study of the major functional adaptations in animal systems
providing for maintenance of homeostasis. A comparative treat-
ment of vertebrate and invertebrate systems will be stressed.
Three hours lecture and a three hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and one year of chemistry or permission
of the instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 461 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr.
A survey of invertebrate animals with emphasis on the relation-
ship between structure and function, evolution of major groups.
Life history strategies, and behavior. Laboratory emphasis is on
examination of animals. Two hours lecture and two two-hour
laboratories per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111, and consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
BIOL 497 Biology Seminar 1-2 cr.
Discussion on various topics in biology, with the contents
varied each semester.
Prerequisite: One year of Biology. Open to junior and senior
level students with consent of instructor. Student presentations
required. Maximum of 2 credits may be applied to meet biology
requirements.
BIOL 498 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Readings of significant publications in selected subjects and
discussions with instructor, designed to enhance students
comprehension of specific biological subject area.
Prerequisites: Open to junior and senior level majors with
permission of instructor.
BIOL 499 Undergraduate Research 1-4 cr.
Designed for the undergraduate student who has an interest in
pursuing a special problem as an independent research project.
Credits and hours by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Open to junior and senior level majors with
permission of instructor.
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 3 cr.
The nature and composition of matter, chemical calculations,
elements and inorganic compounds. For Home Economics and
Nursing majors.
Pre or co- requisite: MATH 101 or equivalent.
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 3 cr.
An introduction to organic and biological chemistry.
For Home Economics and Nursing majors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or equivalent.
CHEM 103 General Chemistry Lab I 1 cr.
Two hours of laboratory work on experiments that illustrate the
basic principles of General Chemistry. This course is designed
to support the training of students in the health-related areas,
agriculture and the general education.
Pre-requisite or co-requisite: CHEM 101.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 104 General Chemistry Lab II 1 cr.
Two hours of laboratory work on experiments that illustrate
the basic principles of organic and Biochemistry. The course
is designed to support the training of students in health-
related areas, agriculture, and general education.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 102.
Laboratoty Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I 4 cr.
Atomic and molecular structure, formulas, calculations, bonding,
pH and concentration of solutions. Three hours lecture and one
three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: High School Chemistry of CHEM 101 and pre or
co-requisite MATH 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II 4 cr.
A continuation of CHEM 111. Reaction rates heterogeneous and
homogeneous equilibria, redox and electro-chemistry, chemistry
of the common metals and non-metals; qualitative analysis.
Three hours lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 211 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
Molecular structure, isomerism, stereo-chemistry. Alkanes,
alcohols, ethers, alkenes, aromatics and spectroscopy.
Three hours lecture, one three hour laboratory, and one hour
discussion per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 212 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II 4 cr.
A continuation of CHEM 211. Carboxylic acids and their deri-
vatives, aldehydes, carbanions, amines polycyclic and hetero-
cyclic aromatics, macro-molecules. Three hours lecture and one
three hour laboratory and one hour discussion per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 211.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 311 Analytical Chemistry I 4 cr.
Theory and laboratory practice in the fundamentals of analytical
procedures. Three hours lecture and one four hour laboratory per
week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112 and CHEM 212.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 312 Analytical Chemistry II 4 cr.
Continuation of CHEM 311. Gravimetric, electrometric and
colorimetric methods in analytical inorganic chemistry.
Three hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 311.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 331 Elementary Organic Chemistry 4 cr.
A short course in the elementary principles of organic chemistry.
Primarily for Education, Human Ecology, and Agriculture majors.
Not recommended for chemistry majors. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 102.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 332 Biochemistry 4 cr.
A survey of the chemical properties of compounds of biological
significance, integrated with the study of fundamental metabolic
and genetic processes at the molecular level. Three hours lecture
and a three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 211 or CHEM 331.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 341 Biochemistry I 4 cr.
A study of the physical and chemical properties of biomolecules
including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes nucleic acids.
A survey of intermediary metabolism and pathways for the
generation and use of energy.
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 211, 212.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00
CHEM 342 Biochemistry II 4 cr.
A more detailed study of catabolic and biosynthetic pathways.
Biological information copying, transfer and decoding. Regu-
lation of gene expression. Selected topics in molecular and
cell biology: membrane transport, transmission of nerve
impulses and signal transduction.
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 341.
CHEM 401 Principles of Physical Chemistry I 4 cr.
Laws of thermodynamics with emphasis on their application to
chemical systems. Topics covered include: thermochemistry,
equation of state, physical and chemical equilibrium and
electrochemistry.
Three hours lecture and a four-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112, PHYS 121-122, MATH 211 (Physics or
mathematics may be taken concurrently).
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 402 Principles of Physical Chemistry II 4 cr.
Continuation of CHEM 401. Molecular structure and bonding,
interpretation of spectra, elementary quantum and statistical
mechanics, kinetic, theory of gases, chemical kinetics and the
theory or rate processes.
Three hours lecture and four-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 401.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 420 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
An advanced course in inorganic chemistry considered from the
standpoint of modern theories of chemical bonding and supple-
mented by the study of selected topics on recent advances in
inorganic chemistry. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 401, CHEM 402 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis 4 cr.
An introduction to the various instruments in current use in
analytical laboratories. The course is designed to afford the
student an opportunity to develop an appreciation of the
fundamental functions and importance of specialized instruments.
The principles underlying their construction are gained through
the performance of selected experiments.
Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, CHEM 311.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 422M Bio-Inorganic Chemistry 4 cr.
This course deals with the functions of all metallic elements in
biology. Consequently the roles of metals ions and a variety of
non-metals in crucial life processes will be discussed.
The course which is interdisciplinary in nature, is intended for
pre-medical biology and chemistry majors and those who aspire to
become researchers in the bio-medical field. It will also serve
the needs of final year undergraduates in inorganic chemistry as
coordination chemistry will be emphasized. The principles outlined
in the lecture are augmented by a 3 hour laboratory session each
week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112, BIOL 232, CHEM 341 or permission of the
instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 432 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
An advanced course in organic chemistry concerned primarily with
mechanisms, kinetics and stereochemistry of organic reactions and
spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Three hours
lecture per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 401, CHEM 402 or concur-
rent registration.
CHEM 497 Chemistry Seminar 1 cr.
Discussion of current problems in the chemical literature.
Student participation required.
Prerequisite: One year of Chemistry. Open only with consent of
instructor.
CHEM 498 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Significant problems in the chemical literature of current and
historical interest will be discussed. Both oral and written
presentations will be required.
Prerequisites: Open to junior and senior level Chemistry majors
with consent of instructor.
CHEM 499 Undergraduate Research 1-4 cr.
Credits and hours by arrangement. Consent of instructor required.
Open to undergraduate students with an interest in pursuing a
special problem as an independent research project.
ENVS 101 Introduction to Environmental 3 cr.
Sciences
An introductory course in environmental science surveying the
scope and extent of man's environmental problems. It deals with
the socioeconomic and scientific aspects of pollution and control
methods. Emphasis is on man's disruption of the environment,
population growth, and urbanization costs, public policy, and
environmental trade-offs, and control methods (for non-majors in
Environmental Science).
ENVS 202 General Oceanography 4 cr.
General survey course in the major disciplines of oceanography,
including chemical, physical and geological aspects integrated
into a conceptual approach to the science of the sea.
Two hours lecture, four hours lab.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
ENVS 221 Principles of Environmental Science 4 cr.
An interdisciplinary course in environmental science aimed to
develop concepts and subject matter in a logical progression.
Various topics include ecology of natural systems, energy and
pollution, extinction of species, population growth, agricultural
systems, control of pests and weeds, air pollution, solid wastes,
legal and economic aspects of environmental degradation.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 112, PHYS 122, or equivalent.
For science majors only.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
ENVS 333 Energy, Environment and Economics 3 cr.
Discussion of the scientific, social and economic factors in
energy consumption. Effects of energy production on environ-
mental pollution will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: PHYS 122, ENVS 221.
ENVS 411 Water Pollution and Purification 4 cr.
A discussion of the biological, chemical and physical impurities
in water with emphasis on agricultural, industrial and municipal
water pollution including acid mine drainage, detergents and
eutrophication, thermal pollution, oil spills, and other non-
point source pollution. Further study of the physical and
biochemical processes for waste-water treatment, sludge handling
and disposal, and land disposal of waste waters.
Three hours lecture and three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 112 PHYS 122/182;
junior class standing or consent of the instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
ENVS 434 Air Pollution 4 cr.
Classification of atmospheric pollutants and their effects on
visibility, inanimate and animate receptors. Evaluation of
source emissions and principles of air pollution control;
meteorological factors governing the distribution and removal
of air pollutants; air quality measurements and air pollution
control legislation.
Prerequisites: Seniors standing in science or consent of
instructor.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
ENVS 456 Future Sources of Energy 3 cr.
A discussion of various sources of energy starting with fossil
fuels, hydro-electricity and nuclear energy; alternative sources
of energy, including geothermal, solar, photovoltaic cells, wind,
tidal, hydrogen fuels from wastes and biomass, ocean thermal
gradient. Students will also study processes dealing with energy
conservation and energy policy.
Prerequisite: PHYS 122.
ENVS 460 Earth Science 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course designed to show how geology,
meteorology, physical geography, soil science, astronomy, and
oceanography are inter-related in the study of the earth and its
environment in space.
ENVS 497 Environmental Science Seminar 1 cr.
Discussion of current issues in Environmental Sciences with
student presentations. Open to juniors and seniors only.
ENVS 498 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Credit and hours by arrangement. Independent study under the
supervision of a faculty member. Students will develop and
conduct a literature review and will present oral and written
reports.
ENVS 499 Independent Research 1-3 cr. 1-4 cr.
Credits and hours by arrangement. Independent research project
under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will develop
and conduct the research and will present oral and written
reports.
PHYS 101 Theories and Applications of 3 cr.
Physical Science
This is a one-semester course designed for non-science majors and
therefore does not require special preparation in science (only
high school algebra is needed). It is one of the courses intended
to satisfy the General Education Requirement in Science. The
course is intended to give emphasise to the essential of physics
and attention to their applications to other sciences and present
day living. Three one-hour lectures per week.
Prerequisites: High School Algebra or MATH 101.
PHYS 103 Physical Science Laboratory 1 cr.
Two hours laboratory work per week. Selected fundamental experi-
ments basic to physical science.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 121 General College Physics I 4 cr.
A first semester of the two-semester course designed to provide
the student with an overall view o the concepts and with an
ability to set-up and solve simple problems in physics.
Areas covered include particle mechanics, heat, thermodynamics
and sound. This is a non-calculus based physics course.
Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MATH 111 or its equivalent.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 122 General College Physics II 4 cr.
This is the second semester of the two-semester course in
non-calculus based physics. Areas include: electricity, mag-
netism, light and selected topics in modern physics.
Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 121.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 161 General Physics I Mechanics and 3 cr.
Particle Dynamics
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite or concurrent registration: MATH 211.
The first semester of a three-semester calculus based general
physics course (see PHYS 262, PHYS 263). Laws of motion, force,
and energy; principles of mechanics; collision; linear momentum,
rotation and gravitation.
PHYS 181H Introductory Physics I (Honors) 4 cr.
This is the first semester of a two-semester calculus-based
course in introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mec-
hanics, hydrostatics, thermal physics and mechanical waves.
The detailed subject matter for the course is chosen to emphasize
physical principles and their applications which are essential to
an understanding of contemporary physics.
Four hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: High School Physics or PHYS 101, MATH 112 and
concurrent enrollment in MATH 211.
PHYS 182H Introductory Physics II (Honors) 4 cr.
This is the second half of the two-semester course in calculus-
based introductory physics. Areas covered include electrostatics,
electrodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, and selected
topics in modern physics. A three-hour laboratory, three lectures
and one-hour recitation per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 181H.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00
PHYS 262 General Physics II Waves, Heat, 4 cr.
Electricity and Magnetism
Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 161. The second semester of a calculus based
general physics course. Vibrations, waves fluids; heat kinetic
theory, thermodynamics; electrostatics, circuits, and magnetism.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 263 General Physics III Electrodynamics, 4 cr.
Light Relativity and Modern Physics
Electrodynamics, light, relativity, and modern physics.
Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 262. The third semester of a calculus-based
general physics course. Electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, and
electromagnetic waves; geometrical optics; interference and
diffractions; special theory of relativity; and modern physics.
Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 283 Modern Optics 3 cr.
The principle of geometrical and physical optics are discussed.
About one-fourth of the course is devoted to geometrical optics
and one-half to wave optics, including wave motion and
interference, diffraction, polarization and dispersion, etc.
The remaining one fourth of the semester is devoted to quantum
optics which includes recent developments in the fields of lasers.
Prerequisites: PHYS 182H/263.
PHYS 423 Modern Physics 3 cr.
A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena, special relativity,
origin of quantum theory. Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic
structure and optical spectra. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: PHYS 182H/263.
PHYS 497 Physics Seminar 1 cr.
Discussion of various current topics in physics.
Prerequisite: One year of physics. Open only with consent of
instructor.
PHYS 498 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Designed to enhance student comprehension of specific physics
subject area. Open to juniors and seniors with consent of
instructor only.
Prerequisite: one year of Physics.
PHYS 499 Undergraduate Research 1-3 cr.
Designed for juniors or seniors who have an interest in pursuing
a special problem as a research project. Open only with consent
of instructor.
Prerequisite: One year of Physics with "B" or better grade.