Yeshiva College Syllabi -- 2021 - 2022 courses (past versions for reference ONLY) -- BIO (Biology)
Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/6981
Syllabi are provided for general information about course scope and content. Syllabi are subject to change in Fall, 2021. For all matters pertaining to Fall, 2021 versions of courses, please consult instructors.
Browse
Recent Submissions
Item Restricted BIO4934: Jewish Bioethics(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08) Reichman, EdwardJudaism is one of the world’s oldest religions with a rich heritage and an expansive legal literary tradition dating back to the times of the Bible and Talmud. Judaism has a unique approach to medical ethical dilemmas that can contribute to modern ethical discourse. This course will provide students with a basic introduction to the principles of Jewish law as they relate to medical ethics. These principles will then be applied to issues in contemporary medical ethics ranging from beginning of life to end of life. Topics analyzed will include abortion, contraception, infertility, genetics, organ transplantation, the definition of death, autopsy and stem cell research. In addition, new frontiers in science and medicine will be explored through the lens of Jewish law. The contribution of principles of Jewish medical ethics to the broader dialogue of modern bioethics will be discussed. Readings will be drawn from ancient rabbinic texts, as well as modern authors on Jewish bioethics. Emphasis will be placed on textual analysis of primary and secondary sources (in English translation) culled from over two thousand years of rabbinic literature.Item Restricted BIO/CHE 1376L Biochemistry Lab(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08) Catrina, Irina; 0000-0001-5976-4548Biochemistry is a requirement for many science majors and for applying to medical school. The goals of this laboratory course are to provide you with the technical, analytical, and writing skills necessary for conducting research. You will learn and practice common experimental techniques used in biochemistry, apply concepts learned in lecture, and learn how to write proper scientific reports. Besides theoretical and technical knowledge, undergraduate students must learn to communicate their experimental results in clear and organized research reports. These tools will help you succeed whether you want to follow a career in any science field, industry, or medicine.Item Restricted BIO1376: Biochemistry Lecture(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08) Catrina, Irina; Catrina, Irina Elena; 0000-0001-5976-4548Structure and function of biological molecules, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism, storage and transmission of genetic information, recombinant DNA technology, and selected topics such as membrane transport, hormone action, and muscle contraction. Prerequisite: BIO 1012R&L or BIO 1012C; Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 1213R. See also CHE 1376R. 3.000 Credit hoursItem Restricted BIO4930: Neurobiology(2020-09) Gallop, MollyCourse Description and Course Goals This is a 2 credit upper level biology course that will cover the basic neuroanatomical structures of the central and peripheral nervous system as well as the physiology of neural communication. We will learn how the central and peripheral nervous systems interact and how the central nervous system processes information about the environment. The basic senses, along with the somatosensory, somatic, and autonomic systems, will be covered. Case studies, related diseases, and primary literature will also play a large part in this course. This course will focusItem Restricted BIO4800: Introduction to Public Health(2020-01) Smith, CaraCourse Description This lecture-based course will provide a general overview of the field of public health. We will explore topics in Environmental Health, Social Determinates of Health, Epidemiology, Health policy, Research Methods, and Biostatistics. Public health is a deeply interdisciplinary field and the course will reflect such. In addition to lectures, we will be discussing peer-reviewed articles and discussing translating public health research to the general public. While explore research methods and biostatistics in public health, we will have a brief introduction to R, a widely used statistical analysis coding program.Item Restricted BIO4023R: Microbiology(2020-09) Murthi, AthulaprabhaCourse Description This course is designed to introduce students to microbial organisms., how they interact with the environment and how humans interact with these microbes. We will cover bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa, however the emphasis will be on bacteria. As we learn the diversity within the microbial world and its relevance to the human diseases and environment, this course will help students to understand how microbiology impacts everyday life. In addition, the course will prepare students for advance study in microbiology and the health sciences.Item Restricted BIO3513: Genetics(2020-09) Steinhauer, JosefaCourse goals This course is divided into three sections. In part I, we will cover the fundamentals of genetic inheritance. In part II, we will examine how genetics is used in science and medicine. In part III, we will examine several interesting special topics, including cancer and genome engineering.Item Restricted BIO1011: Biology Principles Lectures(2020-09) Goswami, SumantraCOURSE OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND GOALS: An introduction to the fascinating world of Biology. The primary aim of this course is to introduce the students to the classical phenomenon of life and living beings. Topics covered in lecture will include building blocks of living units, energy harvest, cell-to-cell communication and interaction with the environment, principles of cell division, and gene regulation.Item Restricted BIO3521: Molecular Biology(2020-09) Maitra, RadhashreeCOURSE OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND GOALS: An introduction to the fascinating world of Molecular Biology. The principal aim of this course is to introduce the students to classical and modern concepts in molecular biology. Topics covered in lecture and readings of primary literature will include- DNA replication, genetic recombination, Transcription, translation, RNA processing, and gene regulation. You must study regularly.