Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- BIOL (Biology)

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BIOL4935 / PSY3810: Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Rollhaus, Esther
Behavioral Neuroendocrinology is an advanced psychology course that examines hormonal effects on the brain and behavior. This course investigates the role of hormones in sex differences, parental behavior, learning and memory, and affective disorders. By the end of the course students should understand the relationship between hormones, the brain, and behavior. Objectives: ● Students will demonstrate an understanding of key concepts relating to neuroendocrinology. ● Students will demonstrate knowledge of how the hormones and the brain orchestrate behavior. ● Students will demonstrate knowledge of pathological states and disorders that result from abnormalities in hormone and brain function. ● Students with hone collaboration and public speaking skills ● Students will consider the clinical relevance of the material through application to clinical cases ● Student will develop study skills necessary for advanced biological/ psychological study
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BIOL4930 / PUB4931: Biology and Public Health
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Katz, Amanda
The goal of this course is to educate students on the convergence of Biology and Public Health. We will engage with diseases whose impact on the individual impacts society and diseases where societal norms and standards influence understanding and progression. We will discuss our current methods for assessing and understanding the burden of disease on our society. Recent experiences with Covid-19 and public health will be used as a springboard to discuss many of the intersections of public health and biology. As the pandemic is still emerging (and we are hopefully moving toward endemicity), this semester may be fluid because living through a public health emergency and experiencing the successes and failures of public health will provide the best lessons of all
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BIOL3830RN: Intro to Neurobiology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Alves, Chrystian Junqueira
Neurobiology is the branch of biology that deals with nervous system functions and structures. More specifically, it focuses on the cells and tissues of the nervous system and ways in which they form structures and circuits for perceiving and controlling the body and the environment. This system includes familiar structures, such as the brain and spinal cord, and nerves. Neurobiology is a very broad scientific field, and this course will provide an introduction to its main concepts and key mechanisms necessary to understanding more complexes themes covered in Neurobiology 2. Nerve cells and their organization into complex nervous systems and the major concepts in neurobiology, including impulse conduction, synaptic transmission, sensory processing, motor function, and synaptic plasticity will be covered. During the whole course, Neurobiology will be presented in an evolutionary perspective. Practical aspects of the field, such as the study of neuropathologies will be covered in each lecture. Follow the syllabus for the Spring 2022 semester. Topics and dates are subject to change, as well as the exam dates.
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BIOL3735: Biology of Women’s Health
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Rosanel, Sarah
Learning objectives: “Women's health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being”. In this class, you will learn how to do medical science research, present on pre-selected topics related to Women’s health. You will learn through medical cases all under the guidance of the teacher.
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BIOL4930EW: Kinesiology
(2021-01) Weis, Danielle
Welcome to Kinesiology! The goal of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of human motion. We will primarily explore the three major components of kinesiology: musculoskeletal anatomy, neuromuscular physiology, and biomechanics. We will also analyze and discuss how and why these systems integrate to facilitate human movement. Finally, this course will cover certain advanced concepts, including the mechanics of exercise, gait, running, and other functional movements.
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BIOL4023C / 4023Y: Microbiology
(2021-01) Schuck, Alyssa
This course will provide students with an understanding of the ubiquitous nature of microorganisms, as well as an appreciation for the vital interactions between microbes and the human world. Microbial cells will be discussed on the cellular, genetic, biochemical, and evolutionary levels. In the laboratory portion of this course, students will: • become familiar with, and proficient in, microbiology laboratory techniques • learn to follow written experimental protocols • interpret and analyze results • develop science writing skills (for more in-depth course goals, see page 3)
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BIOL3830: Neurobiology
(2021-01) Mirjany, Mana
This neuroscience course provides a comprehensive introduction to the mammalian nervous system, with particular emphasis on the structure and function of the human nervous system. The primary goal of modern neuroscience is to understand the higher functions of the nervous system (such as memory, learning, perception, consciousness) in terms of the biology of nerve cells. In the first part of the course the emphasis is on understanding the following topics: neuronal cell structures and functions, glial cell types, how neurons send information by way of action potentials, communication between neurons and other cells at the synapse, and neurotransmitter systems. The second part of the course will consider the structure of the human brain and spinal cord, nervous system development, and one system will then be considered in detail, the auditory system. In the last part of the course the development of connections between neurons and the molecular mechanisms behind learning and memory and repair and regeneration in the nervous system will be considered. Throughout the course relevant clinical information and diseases will be discussed. Particular diseases as well as topics in neuroscience will be considered through reading of relevant scientific articles to expand on topics covered first in lecture.
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BIOL3750H: MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021-01) Vigodner, Margarita
This course will review major human metabolic pathways with the focus on biochemical alterations that accompany a wide range of human diseases and conditions. An emphasis will also be on advanced methods of molecular medicine used for diagnostic and treatment of genetic and metabolic disorders. The course will consist primarily of lectures, complemented with classroom discussions and case study assignments. During the semester, students will give short presentations to the class on a given topic.
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BIOL3728Y: Human Physiology Laboratory
(2021-01) Berger, Tehilla
Natural science laboratories are designed to be hands on and in person experiences for students. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, last semester did not allow for that, and the Biology Dept. understands that many students are still not comfortable attending classes in person. Therefore, this section of Human Physiology Lab will be a completely remote learning experience. However, the design of our labs is intended to be of a unique blend of online learning/experiments, analysis of journal research and clinical trials, student experiment projects, and video presentations and discussions. Given the current situation, the lab course does not have a required text/manual accompanying it. Of course, students should reference the text being used in lecture.
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BIOL3728C: Human Physiology
(2021-01) Weiss, Richard
Goals: To gain a fundamental understanding of basic principles of physiology in an integrated fashion. Understanding how each organ system operates at both a cellular level and functional level is the first goal, with gaining an appreciation of how the various organ systems work in a precise and cooperative way. Objectives: To learn in detail the mechanisms of normal function of organ systems. Specific diseases will be discussed to reinforce the normal physiology, as well as to apply the understanding of the normal state to the pathologic state. Clinical case studies will be discussed as well.
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BIOL3521H: Molecular Biology Honors
(2021-01) Alayev, Anya
The goal of the Molecular Biology course is to introduce students to the concepts and principles of molecular biology and learn their applications. The main topics that will be covered are: structure of DNA, RNA and proteins, molecular biology techniques, replication, transcription, translation, RNA splicing and DNA repair. Students will learn through interactive lectures, assigned readings, problem solving, experimental design and analysis.
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BIOL3521H: Molecular Biology Lab
(2021-01) Alayev, Anya
The goal of the lab is for students to learn a variety of molecular biology techniques and use them during the course of a rigorous semester-long project. Students will learn how to set up and perform experiments independently as well as trouble shoot and analyze data. Students will research and present molecular biology techniques to their peers in a PowerPoint presentation and will write a scientific paper based on the experiments performed throughout the semester
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BIO3513D: Genetics
(2021-01) Babich, H.
Course goals and abjectives: Goal #1. Students will acquire an understanding of the laws of genetics as applied, in particular, to human beings. Objective /a. Students will demonstrate knowledge of Mendelian genetics, based on the cellular principles of mitosis and meiosis; attention will also be directed to stem cells, cancer, and cloning Objective 2a: Students will be able to extend the principles of Mendelian genetics and to understand the rationales for the exceptions to those principles. Objective Ja: Students will be exposed to multifactorial polygenic traits, linked genes, non-Mendelian genetics (e.9., imprinting; mitochondrial inheritance), and behavioral genetics Objective 4a: Students will develop an understanding ofthe progression &om rnolecular to cellular to organismal inheritance of traits Objective 5a: Students will be able to predict the outconres of genetic crosses Go*l#Z: Students will acquire an understanding of autosomes and of sex chromosomes and of chromosomal abnormalities, both chromosomal structural aberrations ctranges in chromosorne numbers Objective 2a: Students will develop an understanding of X- and Y-linked traits and of sex determination. Objective 2b: Concepts of genic imbalance, congenital abnonnalities, spontaneous abortion, and cancer induction will be discussed Goal #3: Students will acquire knowledge of chromosomal structure and replication Objective 3a: Chromosomal hierarchy, as related to degrees of condensation, and DNA complexity will be presented. Objective 36: Students will explore the dynamics of chromosomal replication, including the functioning of telomer€l$e as related to normal and cancerous cells Goal #4: The principles of genetics as applied to biotechnology will be presented. Objective 4a: Students will develop anunderstanding of biotechnological techniques based on their understandiugs of basic principles of genetics - DNA fingerprinting, PCR, DNA sequencing, DNA analyses of disease, molecular cloning, etc.
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BIO3513: Genetics - Lab
(2022-01) Babich, H.
Goals and objectives: • Develop/understand the following laboratory skills: data analysis (chi-square test); chromosome staining; Allium genotoxicity assay; basic techniques in handling Drosophila melanogaster; paper chromatography; DNA gel electrophoresis; DNA extraction; basic techniques in passaging and counting cultured mammalian cells; basic techniques in handling bacteria and yeasts; DNA quantification by UV spectrophotometry • usage of PubMed as a research tool; • usage of On-line Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM); • understanding the field of genotoxicology; • further develop writing and library research skills; and • develop oral communication skills
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BIOL3207Y: Cell Biology Lab
(2021-01) Katz, Amanda
Laboratory objectives: • To learn the basic language and methods of cell biology including pipetting techniques, dilutions, electrophoresis, protein assays, microscopy, western blot analysis, ELISA assay, dot blot and tissue printing and tissue culture • To formulate and test a hypothesis and to analyze the obtained results • To be able to communicate scientific information both orally and in writing • To gain practical, hands-on experience with the theoretical concepts discussed in lecture
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BIOL3207C: Cell Biology
(2021-01) Vigodner, Margarita
Cell Biology is an exciting and rapidly developing field. Ongoing research in the field is constantly proving newer concepts and disproving older ones. Today, to achieve your career goals, it is important for you not only to know basic principles of cell biology, but be updated on all the latest developments in the field. We will talk of how cells operate, communicate, and control their activities and how these processes can be disrupted under certain pathological conditions. Lab sections will provide you with the experimental basis of cell biology understanding by making your knowledge practical. You will learn basic laboratory skills allowing your further study in biology.
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BIOL2730: Human Anatomy
(2021-01) Odien, Jennifer
Goals: • To provide students of Biology with basic exposure to the descriptive science of Anatomy • To provide students entering the Health Professions with a Framework for the study of Human Anatomy including the use of proper terminology • To provide students entering the Health Professions with clinically relevant coursework
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BIOL2601A: Human Development
(2021-01) Weiss, Richard
Goals: Students considering health care professions- including genetics related fields- should acquire a detailed understanding of the normal development of the embryo and fetus. Students should also be able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of common birth defects.
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BIOL1012H: Biology Principles - Honors
(2021-01) Katz, Amanda
The goal of this course is to enable students to become fluent in the fundamentals of biology. We will build on first semester and learn about genetics and biological systems.
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BIOL1012C: Biology Principles
(2021-01) Loewy, B.
This semester you will be introduced to the realms of Genetics, Molecular Biology, Micro & Macro Evolution, and Human Physiology. Though factual recall is integral, it is most important to focus on conceptual and analytical comprehension. In addition to understanding the various biological processes, we will delve into the mechanisms which allow for their efficient regulation. You will be encouraged to think critically and analytically and to explore common themes that span these diverse Principles of Biology.