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Major in Biochemistry BA at College of Staten Island

Credits required to complete this program: 70-84
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all courses in this Major.
At least 35 credits for this Major must be completed at College of Staten Island.

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Choose Either of Two Choices.
(Any 1 of 2 groups required)
Group #1 - Introduction to Chemistry with Laboratory and General Chemistry I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
CHM 100: Introduction to Chemistry Corequisite CHM 101 and Prerequisite MTH 025 or MTH 030. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Course material includes matter and energy, atoms and molecules, the periodic table, nomenclature, equations, mole concept, stoichiometry, solutions. Note: This course is intended for those students who have had no previous chemistry and for those returning to the subject after some years. The course is designed to prepare students for entry into CHM 141. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
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CHM 101: Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory CQ CHM 100 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours A laboratory course emphasizing basic chemical laboratory techniques. The experiments provide illustrations of concepts discussed in CHM 100. Use of computer software for laboratory data analysis and computer-assisted instruction. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 121: General Chemistry I Laboratory CQ CHM 141 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours Experiments reinforce important chemical concepts discussed in lectures, teach modern lab techniques, and emphasize present day interpretations of lab measurements. (science). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 141: General Chemistry I Prerequisite: MTH 125 OR Pre- or Co-Requisite: MTH 123Prerequisite: One-year high school chemistry or (CHM 100 and CHM 101) Co-Requisite: CHM 121 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A study of the fundamental principles and laws concerning the structure and behavior of matter. The first semester covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, and the gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Note: Students are advised that satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry or a college-level introductory chemistry course is essential preparation for this course. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
Group #2 - General Chemistry I with Lab (2 classes required)
CHM 121: General Chemistry I Laboratory CQ CHM 141 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours Experiments reinforce important chemical concepts discussed in lectures, teach modern lab techniques, and emphasize present day interpretations of lab measurements. (science). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 141: General Chemistry I Prerequisite: MTH 125 OR Pre- or Co-Requisite: MTH 123Prerequisite: One-year high school chemistry or (CHM 100 and CHM 101) Co-Requisite: CHM 121 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A study of the fundamental principles and laws concerning the structure and behavior of matter. The first semester covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, and the gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Note: Students are advised that satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry or a college-level introductory chemistry course is essential preparation for this course. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
General Chemistry II With Laboratory
(2 classes required)
CHM 127: General Chemistry II Laboratory PQ CHM 121 CQ CHM 142 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours A continuation of CHM 121. Inorganic qualitative analysis. (science). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 142: General Chemistry II PQ CHM 141;CQ CHM 127 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A continuation of CHM 141. Solution properties, reaction rates, equilibrium processes, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear and organic chemistry. (science). (LP)(SW)(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Quantitative Chemistry
(1 classes required)
CHM 240: Analytical Chemistry Prerequisites: CHM 142 and CHM 127 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Laboratory hours, 4.0 Lecture hours A study of the quantitative aspects of chemical changes, chemical equilibria, the stoichiometry and energetics of chemical reactions. Theory and laboratory in volumetric, opticometric, electrostatic, and kinetic methods of chemical analysis. An introduction to instrumental methods of analysis. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Organic Chemistry I
(1 classes required)
CHM 250: Organic Chemistry I Prerequisites: CHM 142 and CHM 127 Credits: 5 Hours: 4.0 Laboratory hours, 4.0 Lecture hours The structure and properties of organic compounds are examined. Emphasis is given to reactions and synthesis of aliphatic and aromatic molecules. Stereochemistry and organic reaction mechanisms are introduced and thoroughly discussed. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Organic Chemistry II
(1 classes required)
CHM 256: Organic Chemistry II PQ CHM 250 Credits: 5 Hours: 4.0 Laboratory hours, 4.0 Lecture hours A continuation of CHM 250 with an emphasis on functional group chemistry and bioorganic chemistry. By the end of the two-semester sequence IR and NMR analysis are discussed in detail in conjunction with classical methods of structural determination. (LP)(SW)(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
(1 classes required)
CHM 320: Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Prerequisite: CHM 142 and CHM 127; PHY 116 OR (PHY 120 AND PHY 121); (MTH 230 OR MTH 231) AND MTH 229. Pre or Corequisite: PHY 156 or PHY 160 and PHY 161. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours An introduction to the principles of Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, and their applications including molecular structure of fundamental organic and inorganic compounds, molecular spectroscopy, chemical equilibria, acid/base equilibria, and enzyme kinetics. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Biochemistry I
(1 classes required)
CHM 370: Biochemistry I Prerequisite CHM 256 and Pre or Co requisite PHY 110/111 or PHY 116 or PHY 120/121. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The major constituents of cells: physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Properties of enzymes including specificity and kinetics. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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Group #1 - Biochemistry II (1 classes required)
CHM 370: Biochemistry I Prerequisite CHM 256 and Pre or Co requisite PHY 110/111 or PHY 116 or PHY 120/121. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The major constituents of cells: physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Properties of enzymes including specificity and kinetics. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Group #2 - Experimental Biochemistry (1 classes required)
CHM 377: Experimental Biochemistry Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 8.0 Lecture hours Through a study of a commonly occurring genetic defect, this course introduces students to biochemical concepts and techniques used in current research. Techniques used include protein purification, enzymology, Western blotting, RNA isolation, DNA isolation, PCR-amplification of mutated regions of genes, cloning of PCR products into vectors, culturing of mammalian brain cells, immunocytochemistry, and retrieving and processing of genetic information using various databases and software packages. Prerequisite: CHM 240 or BIO 312 or BIO 352. Pre or Corequisite: CHM 370/BIO 370. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
General Biology I & II With Laboratories
(4 classes required)
BIO 170: General Biology I Pre or corequisite:ENG 111, MTH 123 or Appropriate mathematics placement. Corequisite: BIO 171 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Fundamental biological principles of cell metabolism, energy transformations, and plant and animal functions including support, digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, and integration, and selected current topics. For science, Medical Technology, appropriate pre-professional majors, and other interested students in consultation with an adviser. (science)Pre-requisite MTH 123 or MTH 125 or appropriate math placement. Corequisite: BIO 171, ENG 111. (LP)(SW) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
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BIO 171: General Biology I Laboratory CQ BIO 170; C6 Flag Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours Direct student involvement in the experimental demonstration of basic biological principles in plants and animals and the dissection of the fetal pig, with experiments oriented toward the understanding of the human body. For science, Medical Technology, appropriate pre-professional majors, and other interested students in consultation with an adviser. (science). Pre or corequisite: ENG 111, MTH 123 appropriate math placement. Corequisite: BIO 170 This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 180: General Biology II Co Requisite: Bio 181Pre Requisite: Bio 170/171, Mth 123 or appropriate math placement and Eng 111 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours A continuation of BIO 170, including plant and animal diversity, microbes and disease, reproduction, development, patterns of inheritance, the origins of life, evolution, ecology, and selected topics. For science, Medical Technology, appropriate pre-professional majors, and other interested students in consultation with an adviser. (science) This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
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BIO 181: General Biology II Laboratory Prerequisites: BIO 170 and BIO 171 with minimum grade of C in both, ENG 111, MTH 123 or Appropriate math placement, Corequisite: BIO 180. Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours A continuation of BIO 171. A laboratory examination of the material covered in BIO 180. For science, Medical Technology, appropriate preprofessional majors, and other interested students in consultation with an adviser. (science) (FSWR). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Cell Biology
(1 classes required)
BIO 237: Cell Biology Pre Requisite: Bio 180 and BIO 181, Chm 142 and CHM 127. Co Requisite: Chm 250 Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours (formerly BIO 352) The eukaryotic cell is treated as a highly compartmentalized functional unit. Emphasis on cell cycle, DNA and chromosomal organization and functions, replication, transcription and translation, also organization and functional interrelationship of surface and internal membrane systems, exo/endocytosis and cytoskeleton. The lab component deals with selected topics illustrating key cell biology concepts. Required for Biology majors. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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(Any 1 of 2 groups required)
Group #1 - Physics I & II (2 classes required)
PHY 116: Physics I Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours Intended for Biology and Health Science majors. Weight, balance; forces and torques exerted by muscles; introduction to motion and fluid flow; conservation of energy in animate and inanimate systems; energy consumption and metabolism; heat, gravitation, molecular potential energies; energy levels and transitions; binding and dissociation in large and small systems; free energy in chemistry and biology. Articulated experiments include mechanical systems simulating forces and torques in the human arm, energy conversion such as electrical energy to heat. (science)(LP)(SW). Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
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PHY 156: Physics II Prerequisite: PHY 116. Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours Continuation of PHY 116 for students requiring one year of physics. Extension of the energy concept to atoms and electricity; nuclear energy and radioactivity; electricity as energy and information transfer in animate and inanimate systems; magnetism; mass spectroscopy and its uses; light, with applications to the eye, the camera, microscopes, fiber-optical diagnostic instruments, and spectroscopy. Articulated experiments include optics, optical and mass spectroscopy, electricity, heat, instrumentation. (science). This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Group #2 - General Physics I & II w/Labs AND Calculus II (5 classes required)
MTH 232: Calculus II Prerequisite: MTH 230 with grade of C or higher or MTH 231 with grade of C or higher. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The second of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include areas between curves, volumes of solids of revolution, techniques of integration, sequences and series, improper integrals, polar coordinates, and parametric representation of curves. (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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PHY 120: General Physics I Pre- or corequisites: MTH 230 or MTH 231 or MTH 235, and PHY 121. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Calculus-based physics for Science and Engineering majors. Vectors, forces, kinematics, Newton's laws and applications, particle dynamics, work, energy, conservation laws, collisions, rotational dynamics, ideal gas, thermal properties, heat transfer, thermodynamics. (science)(LP)(SW). This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
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PHY 121: General Physics I Laboratory Corequisite: PHY 120. Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Measurement, pendulum, gravity, projectiles, force equilibria, acceleration, friction, energy, collisions, centripetal force, calorimetry, Boyle's law. (science). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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PHY 160: General Physics II Prerequisite: PHY 120. Corequisites: MTH 232 or MTH 236, and PHY 161. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Calculus-based physics for Science and Engineering majors. Electrostatics, potential, Ohm's law, resistance, capacitance, RC circuits, magnetism, induction, waves, and geometric optics. (science). This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
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PHY 161: General Physics II Laboratory Corequisite: PHY 160. Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Millikan experiment, electric fields, capacitance, Ohm's law, Wheatstone bridge, DC circuits, meters, RC circuits, electron beams, CRO, AC circuits, standing waves, spectroscope. (science). This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Choose One of Twelve Choices.
(Any 1 of 12 groups required)
Group #1 - Calculus I with Laboratory (2 classes required)
MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #2 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (2 classes required)
MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #3 - Pre-Calculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #4 - College Algebra and Trigonometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #5 - College Algebra and Trigonometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 125: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Intermediate Algebra Review Prerequisite: appropriate CUNY math assessment score. Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. It includes a review of selected topics in Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: Appropriate math milestone or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #6 - College Algebra and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #7 - College Algebra w/Review, PreCalculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #8 - College Algebra w/Review, PreCalculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
MTH 125: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Intermediate Algebra Review Prerequisite: appropriate CUNY math assessment score. Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. It includes a review of selected topics in Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: Appropriate math milestone or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #9 - Calculus I Sequence with MTH 35 (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 35: Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite MTH 123 Credits: 0 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours A co-requisite recitation course to reinforce intermediate algebra skills for a select cohort of MTH 123 Students. Requisites: (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & Pre-Requisite: MTH 20 with a grade of S) or (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & appropriate math placement) or Permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Remedial Liberal Arts)
Group #10 - Calculus I Sequence with MTH 30 (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Group #11 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus and Laboratory with MTH 35 (5 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 35: Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite MTH 123 Credits: 0 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours A co-requisite recitation course to reinforce intermediate algebra skills for a select cohort of MTH 123 Students. Requisites: (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & Pre-Requisite: MTH 20 with a grade of S) or (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & appropriate math placement) or Permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Remedial Liberal Arts)
Group #12 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus and Laboratory with MTH 30 (5 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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Group #1 - Biology Course (1 classes required)
BIO 205: General Physiology Pre Requisite: BIO 180/181 or BIO 160 and CHM 121/141 Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours A study of systemic physiology with emphasis on cell physiology, homeostasis, and control mechanisms in vertebrates, particularly mammals. Laboratory exercises include physiographic studies of various systems. Required for Biology and Medical Laboratory Technology majors. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 233: Genetics Prerequisite: BIO 180 and BIO181, CHM 142 and CHM127 Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours A study of the mechanics and molecular basis of inheritance. The lectures will cover patterns of inheritance, structure and function of nucleic acids, recombinant DNA, bacterial genetics, and population genetics. Laboratory exercises will include studying patterns of inheritance with Drosophila melanogaster and techniques related to recombinant DNA work. Required of Biology majors. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 314: General Microbiology Pre Requisite: BIO 180/181 or BIO 160 and CHM 121/141 Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours Topics will include immunology, biotechnology, and the metabolism, genetics, morphology, and growth of microorganisms. Required of Medical Technology majors. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 325: Diagnostic Molecular Biology Prerequisite: BIO 180, BIO 181, CHM 141 and CHM 121. Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours (MLS 325) Addressing the theoretical and practical framework for the understanding and application of molecular biology techniques in the clinical laboratory. The course material will cover the principles and applications of recombinant DNA technology including DNA-DNA hybridization, DNA amplification, and nonradioactive in situ hybridization (HISH) for the detection and identification of microorganisms associated with infectious diseases. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 326: Introduction to Bioinformatics and Genomics PQ BIO 233 Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Introduction to the representation and analysis of biological sequence and structural information. Description and use of nucleic acid, protein, structure, sequence motif, genome, literature, and other relevant databases. Overview and discussion of basic sequence manipulations and analyses including sequence assembly and editing, restriction and protease analysis, coding region identification, gene prediction, database searching and similarity analysis, pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, PCR primer design, phylogenetic analyses, protein structure and property prediction, RNA structure prediction, microarray analyses, etc. Laboratory includes demonstrations and practical exercises illustrating the analyses and concepts presented and discussed in lecture. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 327: Molecular Biology PQ BIO 233 Credits: 4 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours Principles and regulation of gene expression: nucleic acid and chromosome structure/function, transcription, RNA processing, and translation. Emphasis on eukaryotes and experimental analysis (recombinant DNA and other methods) of genomes, gene structure/function, and expression. This course was last offered in the Spring 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 335: Gene Regulatory Systems PQ BIO 312 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours This course explores the structure, function and evolution of gene regulatory systems, with particular emphasis in transcriptional and developmental gene regulatory networks. The computer lab component includes the use of genomic tools that facilitate the study of gene regulatory networks. This course was last offered in the Spring 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 454: Advanced Methods in Cell Biology Prerequisite: BIO 237, CHM 142 and CHM 127. Credits: 3 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Current procedures for the microscopic study of tissues and cells. Advanced histological procedures involving paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining with selected reactions will be used to study normal and experimentally modified tissues. Autoradiography and enzyme histochemistry will also be examined. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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BIO 594: Biology Ind Study Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Independent Study hours Biology Ind Study This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Group #2 - Chemsitry Course (1 classes required)
CHM 340: Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis PQ CHM 142;CHM 127;CHM 240 Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours, 4.0 Laboratory hours Fundamental considerations underlying the theory and design of instrumental methods and procedures of analysis. General treatment of the operating characteristics of instruments. A consideration of ultraviolet-visible, infrared, nuclear magnetic; and electron spin resonance spectroscopy; column and gas chromatography; flame photometry; atomic absorption; polarography; fluorimetry; radiochemical and thermal analysis; electrophoresis; and other analytical methods. Basic instrumentation electronics, including operational amplifiers, triodes, transistors, and transducers. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 360: Inorganic Chemistry Pre-Requisite: CHM 240. Pre or Co-Requisites: CHM 330 or CHM 336 or CHM 340 or CHM 320. Credits: 5 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours The course covers general bonding theories of inorganic compounds, symmetry elements and point groups, acid-base properties, coordination chemistry and reaction mechanism, organometallic chemistry, and an introduction to bioinorganic chemistry. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 375: Modeling in Chemistry and Biochemistry Prerequisite CHM 240 or CHM 250 and PHY 120/121 and MTH 229 and MTH 230 or MTH 231 Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours, 3.0 Laboratory hours Aims to provide Chemistry and Biochemistry students with the basic knowledge and experience to use modern computational techniques to address scientific questions. Students will learn the basic skills of a computational modeler, they will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and they will learn to use computers and available computational tools to address and creatively solve problems in chemistry and biochemistry. Computers, software, and notes will be provided by the instructor. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 376: Biochemistry II Pre-requisite: BIO 370 or CHM 370; Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 150/151 or 156 or 160/161; Passing CUNY Reading Assessment Test Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Intermediary metabolism, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Introduction to bioenergetics and biochemical genetics. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 377: Experimental Biochemistry Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 8.0 Lecture hours Through a study of a commonly occurring genetic defect, this course introduces students to biochemical concepts and techniques used in current research. Techniques used include protein purification, enzymology, Western blotting, RNA isolation, DNA isolation, PCR-amplification of mutated regions of genes, cloning of PCR products into vectors, culturing of mammalian brain cells, immunocytochemistry, and retrieving and processing of genetic information using various databases and software packages. Prerequisite: CHM 240 or BIO 312 or BIO 352. Pre or Corequisite: CHM 370/BIO 370. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 594: Independent Study for Honors Research Pre-Requisite: CHM 240 or CHM 250 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Independent Study hours This course is intended for undergraduates including chemistry and biochemistry majors who are conducting independent study the guidance of a faculty mentor. At the end of the semester the student will submit a detailed written report in an ACS-journal style, documenting the results of the project, to the faculty mentor and the department head This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Group #3 - Biochemistry Elective (1 classes required)
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Biochemistry BA
College of Staten Island