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Home > Academics > Course Descriptions > Biology
BIOLOGY - BIOL (Semester)
BIOL 1101 | Principles of Biology I
Prerequisite: High School Biology within the last three years or BIOL 1104 within the last three years or permission of the instructor.
5 credits
Students will be exposed to modern concepts of the chemical, cellular, bases of life. Topics include: scientific methodology; chemistry of life; structure and function of cells; energy transformations; cellular reproduction; Mendelian genetics; DNA structure, function, replication; and the processes involved in protein synthesis; the influence of genetic material in life systems, human manipulations of DNA, fundamental concepts of the theory of evolution; biological diversity and evolutionary adaptations of organisms; bacteriology; and protists diversity. Laboratory sessions emphasize experimental design and critical thinking. This course is for Associate of Science or pre-professional students wishing to transfer as biology majors.
BIOL 1102 | Principles of Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 1101 & 1111
5 credits
The major focus in this course is on the organism through biosphere levels of life. Topics include: diversity of plants, fungi, and animals; plant structure and function; the biology of animal systems; fundamentals of ecology and the biosphere. Laboratory sessions emphasize experimental design and critical thinking. This course is for Associate of Science or pre-professional students wishing to transfer as biology majors.
BIOL 1104 | Human Biology I
4 credits
A course on the basic biology of the human organism. Topics include simple chemistry, cell and tissue structure and function, structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, cell division, basic genetics, DNA biology, reproduction and aging. Laboratory sessions emphasize and reinforce major concepts covered. For non-science majors.
BIOL 1105 | Human Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 1104
4 credits
A continuation of BIOL 1104. Human systems examined include cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, muscular and immune. The course also includes an examination of the DNA to protein connection and discusses the basics of biotechnology. Laboratory sessions emphasize and reinforce major concepts covered. For non-science majors.
BIOL 1125 | Environmental Science
4 credits
This is an introductory course to Environmental Science. Topics include Environmental Systems, Evolution, Biodiversity, Population Ecology, Species Interactions and Community Ecology, Human Population, Soil and Agriculture, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Cities, Forests and Parks, Land Use and Resource Management, Geology, Minerals and Mining, Fresh Water, Oceans and Coasts: System, Resources and Conservation, Islands and Natural Selection Lab, Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution, Global Climate Change, and Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Sources and Waste Management. Laboratory Exercises will complement the concepts taught in the lecture.
BIOL 1199 | Seminar
1-6 credits
This course will be a discussion of particular problems related to the student’s chosen program and areas of interest.
BIOL 2205 | Anatomy & Physiology I
Prerequisites: High School Biology within the last three years or BIOL 1104 within the last three years or permission of instructor
5 credits
This course begins with an introduction to the basics of human anatomy and physiology, evolution, human related anatomical terms and reference points. The course is also an examination of simple chemistry, cell and tissue structure and function, and basic metabolic processes including mitosis. The class will begin the study of human systems, including the integumentary system, skeletal system, articulations associated with the skeletal system, muscular system, and the nervous system including somatic and special senses. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in lecture.
BIOL 2206 | Anatomy & Physiology II
Prerequisites: BIOL 2205 or permission of instructor
5 credits
Topics cover the structure and function of the human: endocrine system, cardiovascular system including blood, lymphatic system including immunity, digestive system including nutrition, respiratory system, urinary system including fluid balance, electrolyte and acid-base balance, reproductive system including development, and basic genetics including human inheritance. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in lecture.
BIOL 2210 | Microbiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, BIOL 2205, or permission of instructor
4 credits
This course covers the morphology and physiology of microorganisms and selected human parasites. Topics covered include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, biotechnology, growth and control of microbes, normal human microflora, mechanisms of disease production, transmission of infectious diseases, immune responses, and the action of specific pathogens in the production of human infectious disease. There is also a brief introduction to environmental microbiology and various career options in microbiology. There is also a laboratory component that exposes students to biosafety and the practice of good aseptic technique.
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