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  • BIOL 381: Theories of Infectious Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    An introduction to human infectious disease with emphasis on microbial pathogenic mechanisms and contemporary diagnostic techniques. Learning goals are centered on a series of case studies involving the most common infectious diseases affecting mankind. No Laboratory. This course cannot be used as a required Biology elective for the completion of a major in Biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 307 Microbiology, an equivalent introductory course in microbiology, or permission of the instructor. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 371 Medical Microbiology and BIOL 381 Theories of Infectious Disease.
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  • BIOL 406: Methods in Biological Research I

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    Designed to develop a working appreciation of methods of scientific inquiry through development of an original research proposal. Topics included are: problem definition, literature survey, resource bibliography, and research design, including proposed data analysis. Normally taken in the spring term of the junior year, this course is open only to Biology majors. Prerequisite: MATH 208 Biostatistics, CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis or equivalent, at least four biology courses at the 200-level or above and a minimum cumulative QPA of 1.70 in all Biology courses.
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  • BIOL 407: Methods in Biological Research II

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A continuation of Methods I (BIOL 406) in which the students implement their research design under the supervision of a department faculty member. The research may be conducted off-campus with approval of course coordinator. Open only to Biology majors. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 406 Methods in Biological Research I with a minimum grade of C- (1.70) or better.
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  • BIOL 409: Developmental Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A study of the fundamental principles that regulate animal development from sperm and egg formation through the mechanisms by which the basic organization of the embryo arises from the fertilized zygote. Topics covered include fertilization, nuclear cytoplasmic interactions, gastrulation, animal cloning, cell-cell interactions, formation of the nervous system, and sex differentiation. Laboratory exercises include both descriptive and experimental embryology. Prerequisite: BIOL 301 Genetics or permission of the instructor.
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  • BIOL 411: Food Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A focus on those microorganisms involved in food production, food spoilage, and the transmission of diseases through foods. The effect of various methods of food preservation is evaluated in terms of public health, food spoilage, food quality, and nutritional value of foods. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 307 Microbiology.
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  • BIOL 417: Endocrinology

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A study of endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and the effects these hormones have on their target tissues. The course examines the mechanisms of the action of hormones at the molecular, cellular, organ, and physiological levels, as well as their effects on development of the individual. Topics covered include the role of hormones in male and female reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, lactation, growth, diabetes, and exercise. In the laboratory, students perform experiments involving small animal surgery and injection of hormones. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry and one of the following biology courses: BIOL 234 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology, BIOL 272 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BIOL 260 Cell Biology; or permission of the instructor.
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  • BIOL 435: Recombinant DNA Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    An introduction to the principles and applications of recombinant DNA technology. Emphasis is placed on the structure, handling and manipulation of nucleic acids. A historical perspective on the emergence of recombinant DNA technology along with current topics such as transgenic organisms and human gene therapy are presented. Laboratory investigations include the isolation and analysis of DNA; the use of restriction endonucleases and plasmid cloning vectors; amplification of DNA; and bioinformatics. Prerequisites: BIOL 260 Cell Biology and either BIOL 307 Microbiology or BIOL 301 Genetics; or permission of the instructor.
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  • CHEM 101: The Chemistry of Life

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    An exploration of the origin of life on a molecular basis; a familiarization with the basic chemistry of living organisms and their environment; an understanding of the laws that govern life; and a discussion on the fate of life as a consequence of drugs and man's chemical pollution of the earth's atmosphere, soil and water. Designed as a terminal nonlaboratory course for the liberal arts non-science student.
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  • CHEM 103: General Chemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A study of the fundamental chemical laws and theories, with laboratory, for students not planning to major in chemistry.
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  • CHEM 107: Principles of Chemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Framingham State University

    A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, with laboratory, for students planning to major in chemistry and others for whom the course is a departmental requirement. Offered Fall Semester only.
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