Undergraduate Courses
Summer 2024 Schedule
Extended Session 1: May 20 - July 12, 2024
BIO358 – Biology and Human Social Sexual Behavior (DEC H, Implications of Science, Upper Division, SBC: ESI, STAS)
Description: Major features of human social and sexual behavior are examined from a biological perspective. Insights from ethology, evolutionary biology, and neurobiology are synthesized into a picture of human nature and behavior. Implications of this picture for human sexual and social behavior are considered.
Faculty: Paul Bingham, PhD; Joanne Souza, PhD, Shawn Stuart, PhD
Section 30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Three Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Thurs., June 6th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Mon., June 24th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Tues., July 9th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
BIO202 – Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology (DEC E, Natural Sciences, SBC:STEM+)
Description: The fundamentals of cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The biochemical and molecular bases of cell structure, energy metabolism, gene regulation, heredity, and development in living organisms from bacteria to man are discussed.
Faculty: Vitaly Citovsky, PhD
Online Administrator: Kristen Slovak, MA
Section30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Three Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Wed. June 5th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Wed. June 19th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Wed. July 10th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
Description: First course of an advanced two-semester study of the major chemical constituents of the cell, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Emphasis is on enzyme structure, enzyme kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.
Faculty: Stefan Tafrov, PhD
Online Administrator: Kristen Slovak, MA
Section 30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Three Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Tues. June 4th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Tues. June 25th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Thurs., July 11th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
Description: The main objective of this course is to familiarize the class participants with all aspects of cannabis including the history of use, cannabis plant biology, the chemistry of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids and the relationship to political, legal, and racism issues throughout history to the present.
Faculty: Matthew Elmes, PhD
Online Administrator: Kristen Slovak, MA
Section 30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Two Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Monday, July 29th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Friday, August 16th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
This course is taught by Matthew Elmes, PhD. Dr. Elmes' graduate work in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University made some impactful research contributions furthering our understanding of the metabolism and cellular transport mechanisms for THC, CBD, and other plant cannabinoids. Matt's postdoctoral work was supported by Artelo Biosciences, a cannabinoid-focused pharmaceutical company, where he was part of a team developing novel therapeutically active endocannabinoid-modulating drug compounds. In 2019 Matt transitioned to an R&D career in the California cannabis industry. He spent nearly three years as Scientific Director for CannaCraft where he played many diverse leadership roles for one of the largest cannabis companies in the world. He currently works as the Director of Green Analytics NY, an analytical cannabis laboratory serving the New York medical and recreational dispensary markets.
Extended Summer Session 2: June 17 - August 17, 2024
Description: The cell is studied as the unit of structure, biochemical activity, genetic control, and differentiation. The principles of biochemistry and genetics are applied to an understanding of nutrition, growth, and development.
Faculty: Stefan Tafrov, PhD
Online Administrator: Kristen Slovak, MA
Section 30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Three Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Wed. July 3rd: 6:30-8:30
PM; Wed. July 24th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Wed. August 14th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST HAVE
RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
Description: We will examine the biology of cancer. Emphasis is on molecular and cellular events, such as regulation of gene expression, genome maintenance, cell growth and death, differentiation, cell-cell recognition, signaling, and homeostasis, that are frequently disrupted in cancer. Recent advances in diagnosis and therapy will also be discussed.
Faculty: Dan Moloney, PhD
Online Administrator: Kristen Slovak, MA
Section 30: This course is an asynchronous online course except for the Three Mandatory Synchronous exams given in the evening on Monday. July 8th: 6:30-8:30
PM; Thurs. July 25th: 6:30-8:30 PM; Thurs. August 15th: 6:30-8:30 PM. STUDENTS MUST
HAVE RELIABLE INTERNET, A COMPUTERS, A WEBCAM AND A MICROPHONE TO TAKE THIS COURSE.