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Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABNS) in Biology

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    84-140

  • Courses Offered

    14

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $18,480

Courses Offered

An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU can ensure you into obtaining a steady career path which will help you advance in your respective field. Apart from this, An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU will be recognized internationally by online accreditation bodies.

Core

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction To Physics (NS-207)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Human Anatomy (NS-253)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Biology (NS-398)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Biochemistry (NS-538)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Fundamentals Of Ecology (NS-559)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Chemistry (NS-803)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Basic Human Physiology (NS-810)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Basics Of Environmental Science (NS-845)

  • 6 Credits

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Specialized

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Microbiology (BIO-073)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Human Biology (BIO-221)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Biology (BIO-238)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Ecology (BIO-745)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Fundamentals Of Botany (BIO-868)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Marine Biology (BIO-904)

  • 6 Credits

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Introduction To Physics (NS-207)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equilibrium And Linear Motion
     Newton'S Laws Of Motion
     Momentum And Energy
     Gravity, Projectiles, And Satellites
     Temperature, Heat, And Thermodynamics
     Heat Transfer And Change Of Phase
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electrostatics And Electric Current
     Magnetism And Electromagnetic Induction
     Waves And Sound
     Light
     Atoms And The Periodic Table
     The Atomic Nucleus
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Elements Of Chemistry
     How Atoms Bond And Molecules Attract
     Mixtures
     How Chemicals React
     Two Types Of Chemical Reactions
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organic Compounds
     Rocks And Minerals
     Geologic Time–Reading The Rock Record
     Plate Tectonics And Earth’S Interior
     Shaping Earth’S Surface
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Oceans, Atmosphere, And Climatic Effects
     Driving Forces Of Weather
     The Solar System
     The Stars
     Cosmology

Human Anatomy (NS-253)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Human Body: An Orientation
     Cells: The Living Units
     Basic Embryology
     Tissues
     The Integumentary System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bones And Skeletal Tissues
     Bones: The Axial Skeleton
     Bones: The Appendicular Skeleton
     Joints
     Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Muscles Of The Body
     Fundamentals Of The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue
     The Central Nervous System
     The Peripheral Nervous System
     The Autonomic Nervous System And Visceral Sensory Neurons
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Special Senses
     Blood
     The Heart
     Blood Vessels
     The Lymphatic And Immune Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Respiratory System
     The Digestive System
     The Urinary System
     The Reproductive System
     The Endocrine System

Introduction To Biology (NS-398)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Life On Earth
     Atoms, Molecules, And Life
     Biological Molecules
     Cell Membrane Structure And Function
     Cell Structure And Function
     Energy Flow In The Life Of A Cell
     Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
     Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis And Cellular Respiration
     Dna: The Molecule Of Heredity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gene Expression And Regulation At A Glance
     The Continuity Of Life: Cellular Reproduction
     Patterns Of Inheritance
     Biotechnology
     Principles Of Evolution
     How Organisms Evolve
     The Origin Of Species
     The History Of Life
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
     The Diversity Of Viruses, Prokaryotes, And Protists
     The Diversity Of Protists
     The Diversity Of Fungi
     The Diversity Of Plants
     Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
     Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates
     Homeostasis And The Organization Of The Animal Body
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Circulation
     Respiration
     Nutrition And Digestion
     The Urinary System
     Defenses Against Disease
     Chemical Control Of The Animal Body: The Endocrine System
     The Nervous System And The Senses
     Action And Support: The Muscles And Skeleton
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Animal Reproduction
     Animal Development
     Animal Behavior
     Population Growth And Regulation
     Community Interactions
     How Do Ecosystems Work
     Earth'S Diverse Ecosystems
     Conserving Life On Earth

Introduction To Biochemistry (NS-538)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Biochemistry
     Water
     Amino Acids And The Primary Structures Of Proteins
     Proteins: Three-Dimensional Structure And Function
     Properties Of Enzymes
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mechanisms Of Enzymes
     Coenzymes And Vitamins
     Carbohydrates
     Lipids And Membranes
     Introduction To Metabolism
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Glycolysis
     Gluconeogenesis, The Pentose Phosphate Pathway, And Glycogen Metabolism
     The Citric Acid Cycle
     Electron Transport And Atp Synthesis
     Photosynthesis
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Lipid Metabolism
     Amino Acid Metabolism
     Nucleotide Metabolism
     Nucleic Acids
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Dna Replication, Repair, And Recombination
     Transcription And Rna Processing
     Protein Synthesis
     Recombinant Dna Technology

Fundamentals Of Ecology (NS-559)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nature Of Ecology  
     Adaptation And Evolution
     Climate
     The Aquatic Environment
     The Terrestrial Environment
     Plant Adaptations To The Environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Animal Adaptations To The Environment
     Life History Patterns
     Properties Of Populations
     Population Growth
     Intras-Pecific Population Regulation
     Meta-Populations
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inter-Specific Competition
     Predation
     Parasitism And Mutualism
     Community Structure
     Community Dynamics
     Landscape Ecology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ecosystem Energetics
     Decomposition And Nutrient Cycling
     Biogeochemical Cycles  
     Terrestrial Ecosystems
     Aquatic Ecosystems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Land—Water Margins
     Large-Scale Patterns Of Biological Diversity
     Population Growth, Resource Use, And Sustainability
     Habitat Loss, Biodiversity, And Conservation
     Global Climate Change

Introduction To Chemistry (NS-803)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Science Of Chemistry
     Numbers From Measurements
     Unit Systems And Dimensional Analysis
     Basic Concepts About Matter
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Atoms, Molecules, Formulas, And Subatomic Particles
     Electronic Structure And Chemical Periodicity
     Chemical Bonds
     Chemical Nomenclature
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chemical Calculations: The Mole Concept And Chemical Formulas
     Chemical Calculations Involving Chemical Equations
     States Of Matter
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gas Laws
     Solutions
     Acids, Bases, And Salts
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Oxidation And Reduction
     Reaction Rates And Chemical Equilibrium
     Nuclear Chemistry

Basic Human Physiology (NS-810)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Homeostasis
     Cell Physiology
     Integumentary System
     The Nervous System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Senses
     The Muscular System
     Blood Physiology
     The Cardiovascular System
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Immune System
     The Urinary System
     The Respiratory System
     The Gastrointestinal System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nutrition
     The Endocrine System
     The Male Reproductive System
     The Female Reproductive System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pregnancy And Birth
     Genetics And Inheritance
     Development: Birth Through Death

Basics Of Environmental Science (NS-845)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction: Toward A Sustainable Future
     Ecosystems: What They Are
     Ecosystems: How They Work
     Ecosystems: How They Change
     The Human Population
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Population And Development
     Water: Hydrologic Cycle And Human Use
     Soil: Foundation For Land Ecosystems
     The Production And Distribution Of Food
     Wild Species And Biodiversity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ecosystems Capital: Use And Restoration
     Energy From Fossil Fuels
     Energy From Nuclear Power
     Renewable Energy
     Environmental Hazards And Human Health
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pests And Pest Control
     Water Pollution And Its Prevention
     Municipal Solid Waste: Disposal And Recovery
     Hazardous Chemicals: Pollution And Prevention
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Atmosphere: Climate, Climate Change, And Ozone Depletion
     Atmospheric Pollution
     Economics, Public Policy And The Environment
     Sustainable Communities And Lifestyles

Microbiology (BIO-073)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Microbial World And You
     Chemical Principles
     Observing Microorganisms Through A Microscope
     Functional Anatomy Of Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells
     Microbial Metabolism
     Microbial Growth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Control Of Microbial Growth
     Microbial Genetics
     Biotechnology And Recombinant Dna
     Classification Of Microorganisms
     The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria And Archaea
     The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, And Helminths
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Viruses, Viroids, And Prions
     Principles Of Disease And Epidemiology
     Microbial Mechanisms Of Pathogenicity
     Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses Of The Host
     Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses Of The Host
     Practical Applications Of Immunology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Disorders Associated With The Immune System
     Antimicrobial Drugs
     Microbial Diseases Of The Skin And Eyes
     Microbial Diseases Of The Nervous System
     Microbial Diseases Of The Cardiovascular And Lymphatic Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Microbial Diseases Of The Respiratory System
     Microbial Diseases Of The Digestive System
     Microbial Diseases Of The Urinary And Reproductive Systems
     Environmental Microbiology
     Applied And Industrial Microbiology

Introduction To Human Biology (BIO-221)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Biology, Science, And Society
     The Chemistry Of Living Things
     Structure And Function Of Cells
     From Cells To Organ Systems
     The Skeletal System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Muscular System
     Blood
     Heart And Blood Vessels
     The Immune System And Mechanisms Of Defense
     The Respiratory System: Exchange Of Gases
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nervous System: Integration And Control
     Sensory Mechanisms
     The Endocrine System
     The Digestive System And Nutrition
     The Urinary System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cell Reproduction And Differentiation
     Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division And Differentiation
     Genetics And Inheritance
     Dna Technology And Genetic Engineering
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development And Aging
     Evolution And The Origins Of Life
     Ecosystems And Populations
     Human Impacts, Biodiversity, And Environmental Issues

Introduction To Biology (BIO-238)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction: Biology Today
     Essential Chemistry For Biology
     The Molecules Of Life
     A Tour Of The Cell
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Working Cell
     Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Energy From Food
     Photosynthesis: Using Light To Make Food
     Cellular Reproduction: Cells From Cells
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Patterns Of Inheritance
     The Structure And Function Of Dna
     How Genes Are Controlled
     Dna Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Populations Evolve
     How Biological Diversity Evolves
     The Evolution Of Microbial Life
     Plants, Fungi, And The Move Onto Land
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Evolution Of Animals
     The Ecology Of Organisms And Populations
     Communities And Ecosystems
     Human Impact On The Environment

Introduction To Ecology (BIO-745)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     The Physical Environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Organism In Its Environment
     Intraspecific Population Ecology
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Population Interactions
     Ecological Genetics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Community
     The Ecosystem
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Comparative Ecosystem Ecology

Fundamentals Of Botany (BIO-868)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The World Of Plants
     Cell Structure And The Cell Cycle
     An Introduction To Plant Structure
     Roots, Stems, And Leaves: The Primary Plant Body
     Secondary Growth In Plants
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Life Cycles And Reproductive Structures
     Basic Plant Biochemistry
     Photosynthesis
     Respiration
     Transport In Plants
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Plant Responses To Hormones And Environmental Stimuli
     Genetics
     Gene Expression And Activation
     Evolution
     Viruses And Prokaryotes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Protists
     Fungi
     Bryophytes
     Seedless Vascular Plants
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gymnosperms
     Angiosperms: Flowering Plants
     Ecology And The Biosphere
     Conservation Biology

Introduction To Marine Biology (BIO-904)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To The Marine Environment
     Plankton And Plankton Communities
     Oceanic Nekton
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Deep-Sea Biology
     Shallow-Water Subtidal Benthic Associations
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Intertidal Ecology
     Meiofauna
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Estuaries And Salt Marshes
     Tropical Communities
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Symbiotic Relationships
     Human Impact On The Sea
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