Biology
The Biological Sciences Department focuses on molecular biology and neurobiology, two areas that remain at the forefront of modern biology, and has expanded into additional research areas over the past two decades, includng developmental biology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, chemical biology, and computational biology.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
This course introduces students to the physiology, morphology, pathogenicity, and genetics of microorganisms and their diverse applications. Topics include microbial evolution, cell structure and function, metabolic pathways, information flow and regulation, microbial systems, and the influence of microorganisms on health and disease. Core methods in microbiological research will be examined through the analysis of primary scientific literature and case studies.
Course Number
BIOL3018W001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2026
Times/Location
Tu 13:00-16:10Th 13:00-16:10Section/Call Number
001/10569Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Ava BrentStudents enrolled in the MA in Biotechnology Program have the opportunity to receive academic credit while conducting Supervised Research under the guidance of a faculty mentor within the University (S5502) or a biotech business-specific Supervised Internship outside the University (S5503) within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. Credits received from this course are used to fulfill the Practical Training requirement for the MA degree.
Course Number
BIOL5502S001Session
Session XPoints
6 ptsSummer 2026
Section/Call Number
001/10426Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents enrolled in the MA in Biotechnology Program have the opportunity to receive academic credit while conducting Supervised Research under the guidance of a faculty mentor within the University (S5502) or a biotech business-specific Supervised Internship outside the University (S5503) within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. Credits received from this course are used to fulfill the Practical Training requirement for the MA degree.
Course Number
BIOL5502S002Session
Session XPoints
6 ptsSummer 2026
Section/Call Number
002/10425Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents enrolled in the MA in Biotechnology Program have the opportunity to receive academic credit while conducting Supervised Research under the guidance of a faculty mentor within the University (S5502) or a biotech business-specific Supervised Internship outside the University (S5503) within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. Credits received from this course are used to fulfill the Practical Training requirement for the MA degree.
Course Number
BIOL5503G001Session
Session XPoints
6 ptsSummer 2026
Section/Call Number
001/10427Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents enrolled in the MA in Biotechnology Program have the opportunity to receive academic credit while conducting Supervised Research under the guidance of a faculty mentor within the University (S5502) or a biotech business-specific Supervised Internship outside the University (S5503) within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. Credits received from this course are used to fulfill the Practical Training requirement for the MA degree.