NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Certificate in Natural Sciences in Biology

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    6

  • Courses Offered

    5

  • Course Duration

    3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $1,560

Courses Offered

A graduate certificate offered by NYMU is respected by many accreditation authorities worldwide and the decree that t holds will serve to create a line of fantastic job opportunities that will eventually progress your career.

Special Topics In Biology (BIO-468)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiological Principles
     Chemistry, Biochemistry, And Cell Physiology
     Cell Signaling And Endocrine Regulation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Neuron Structure And Function
     Cellular Movement And Muscles
     Sensory Systems
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Functional Organization Of Nervous Systems
     Circulatory Systems
     Respiratory Systems
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ion And Water Balance
     Digestion
     Locomotion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thermal Physiology
     Reproduction

Microbiology Techniques (BIO-507)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Microorganisms And Microbiology
     An Overview Of Microbial Life
     Macromolecules
     Cell Structure/Function
     Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, And Metabolism Of Microorganisms
     Microbial Growth
     Essentials Of Molecular Biology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Metabolic Regulation
     Essentials Of Virology
     Bacterial Genetics
     Microbial Evolution And Systematics
     Prokaryotic Diversity: The Bacteria
     Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Eukaryotic Cell Biology And Eukaryotic Microorganisms
     Microbial Genomics
     Viral Diversity
     Metabolic Diversity
     Methods Of Microbial Ecology
     Microbial Ecology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Microbial Growth Control
     Microbial Interactions With Humans
     Essentials Of Immunology
     Molecular Immunology
     Diagnostic Microbiology And Immunology
     Epidemiology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Person-To-Person Microbial Diseases
     Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted, And Soilborne Microbial Diseases
     Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, And Waterborne Microbial Diseases
     Food Preservation And Foodborne Microbial Diseases
     Industrial Microbiology
     Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology

Human Genetics (BIO-746)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Genetics
     Mitosis And Meiosis
     Mendelian Genetics
     Extensions Of Mendelian Genetics
     Chromosome Mapping In Eukaryote
     Genetic Analysis And Mapping In Bacteria And Bacteriophages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sex Determination And Sex Chromosomes
     Chromosome Mutations: Variation In Chromosome Number And Arrangement
     Extranuclear Inheritance
     Dna Structure And Analysis
     Dna Replication And Recombination
     Dna Organization In Chromosomes
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Genetic Code And Transcription
     Translation And Proteins
     Gene Mutation, Dna Repair, And Transposition
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cell Cycle Regulation And Cancer
     Recombinant Dna Technology
     Genomics And Proteomics
     Dissection Of Gene Function: Mutational Analysis In Model Organisms
     Applications And Ethics Of Biotechnology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developmental Genetics Of Model Organisms
     Quantitative Genetics And Multifactorial Traits
     Population Genetics
     Evolutionary Genetics
     Conservation Genetics

Human Physiology (BIO-829)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiology
     Molecular Interactions
     Compartmentation: Cells And Tissues
     Energy And Cellular Metabolism
     Membrane Dynamics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Communication, Integration, Homeostasis
     Introduction To The Endocrine System
     Neurons: Cellular And Network Properties
     The Central Nervous System
     Sensory Physiology
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Efferent Division: Autonomic And Somatic Motor Control
     Muscles
     Integrative Physiology I: Control Of Body Movement
     Cardiovascular Physiology
     Blood Flow And The Control Of Blood Pressure
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood
     Mechanics Of Breathing
     Gas Exchange And Transport
     The Kidneys
     Integrative Physiology Ii: Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Digestion
     Energy Balance And Metabolism
     The Immune System
     Physical Exercise
     Reproduction And Development

Advanced Biology (NS-946)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Science As A Way Of Learning: A Guide To The Natural World
     The Fundamental Building Blocks: Chemistry And Life
     The Fundamental Building Blocks: Chemistry And Life
     Water, Ph, And Biological Molecules
     Life'S Home: The Cell
     Life'S Border: The Plasma Membrane
     Life'S Mainspring: An Introduction To Energy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Vital Harvest: Deriving Energy From Food
     The Green World'S Gift: Photosynthesis
     Introduction To Genetics; Mitosis And Cytokinesis
     Preparing For Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis
     The First Geneticist: Mendel And His Discoveries
     Chromosomes And Inheritance
     Dna Structure And Replication
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Proteins Are Made: Genetic Transcription, Translation, And Regulation
     The Future Isn'T What It Used To Be: Biotechnology
     An Introduction To Evolution: Charles Darwin, Evolutionary Thought, And The Evidence For Evolution
     The Means Of Evolution: Microevolution
     The Outcomes Of Evolution: Macroevolution
     A Slow Unfolding: The History Of Life On Earth
     Viruses, Bacteria, Archaea, And Protists: The Diversity Of Life 1
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fungi And Plants: The Diversity Of Life 2
     Animals: The Diversity Of Life 3
     An Introduction To Flowering Plants
     Form And Function In Flowering Plants
     Introduction To Animal Anatomy And Physiology: The Integumentary, Skeletal, And Muscular Systems
     Communication And Control: The Nervous And Endocrine Systems
     Defense: The Immune System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Transport, Nutrition, And Exchange: Blood, Breath, Digestion, And Elimination
     An Amazingly Detailed Script: Animal Development
     How The Baby Came To Be: Human Reproduction
     An Interactive Living World: Populations And Communities In Ecology
     An Interactive Living World: Ecosystems And The Biosphere
     Animal Behavior

Why Choose New York Metropolitan University

New York Metropolitan University is the name of excellence, and we emphasize fully working on the future of our students just so they can reach their true potential. Our unparalleled campus experience allows students of all races and religions to excel in their abilities. Here, you are not just growing in your educational career; you can also focus on and enhance your extracurricular activities. We are passionate about providing you with the best overall experience before you enter your professional career path. However, the real career paths of students begin with us.