summer session 2011:
Undergraduate credit courses
Natural Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology Human Physiology and Nutrition General Biology Intensives General Biology I General Biology I Lab General Biology II General Biology II Lab General Chemistry Intensives General Chemistry I General Chemistry I Lab General Chemistry II General Chemistry II Lab Updated May 10, 2011
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Introduction to the organ systems of the human body, including the neuromuscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems. The physiological mechanisms of adaptation to exercise are also considered.
BBI1510.20 / 4 credits
Lee Ehrman
Mon. & Wed., 6:15–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 13–July 27
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1001
Introduction to the human body, emphasizing general physiological processes. The body is studied from the viewpoint of homeostasis, concentrating on the relationship of food to the functioning living organism in health and disease. Topics of current interest, controversies, and myths are highlighted. BBI 1510 is not a prerequisite for BBI 1520.
BBI1520.20 / 4 credits
Lee Ehrman
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1001
To ensure space, interested students are advised to register for the second half (II) of the General Biology intensive at the same time as they register for the first half (I). Please note that General Biology I is not a prerequisite for General Biology II. Students enrolled in the General Biology intensives may not register for any other credit courses.
Introduction to contemporary biology, covering cell structure and function, genetics, development, and molecular biology. General Biology I and II may be taken in either order. The optional lab is recommended for science majors and premed students.
BBI1550.60 / 4 credits
Oxana Litvine
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 8
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1001
Lab exercises on cell organization, cell division, genetics, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis, and development, and the use of light microscopes, spectrophotometer, and chromatography.
BBI1550.15 / 1.5 credits
Jacob Goldberg
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 7
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 0019
Introduction to contemporary biology, covering plant and animal morphology and physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution. General Biology I and II may be taken in either order. The optional lab is recommended for science majors and premed students.
BBI1560.60 / 4 credits
Oxana Litvine
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 5
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1001
Vertebrate anatomy and physiology, and examination of selected plant and animal phyla through lab exercises, experiments, and field trips. The optional lab is recommended for science majors and premed students.
BBI1560.15 / 1.5 credits
Jacob Goldberg
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 4
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 0019
To ensure space, interested students are advised to register for the second half (II) of the General Chemistry intensive at the same time as they register for the first half (I). Students enrolled in the General Chemistry intensives may not register for any other credit courses.
The principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include the development of an atomic/molecular model; stoichiometry; interaction of light with matter; and the physical behavior of solids, liquids, and gases. The lab is optional.
Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent
BCH1550.60 / 4 credits
Robert Hall
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 8
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1038
Basic techniques in synthetic and analytical chemistry.
Note: Students must bring a $5 security deposit for their lab drawer key to the first class.
Section A:
BCH1550.15 / 1 credit
Robert Hall
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 7
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 3028
Section B:
BCH1550.16 / 1 credit
To be announced
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 7
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 3032
A continuation of BCH 1550. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and the chemistry of representative elements. The lab is optional.
Prerequisite: BCH1550.60
BCH1560.60 / 4 credits
Robert Hall
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 5
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1038
Basic techniques in analytical and synthetic chemistry.
Note: Students must bring a $5 security deposit for their lab drawer key to the first class.
Section A:
BCH1560.15 / 1 credit
Robert Hall
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 4
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 3028
Section B:
BCH1560.16 / 1 credit
To be announced
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 4
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 3032
The Search for Life in the Universe
Explore the nature of life, examine the history of life on Earth, look for life among the rocky planets and icy moons of our solar system, hunt for extrasolar planets, and join in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Are we alone in the universe?
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Section A:
BNS1120.60 / 4 credits
Keith Landa
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
*ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND:
Section B:
BNS1120.61 / 4 credits
Keith Landa
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–July 29
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