NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Certificate in Natural Sciences in Biology

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    18

  • Courses Offered

    3

  • Course Duration

    2 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $2,340

Courses Offered

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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

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