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BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology I (4)
An introduction to the biological sciences with an emphasis on basic concepts of the “building blocks of life” at the molecular and cellular levels. Functions of cellular organelles, including synthesis, genetics, cellular respiration, cell reproduction will be emphasized. Viruses will be discussed. The Kingdoms Monera, Protista, and Fungi will be surveyed phylogenetically; Animalia and Plantae will be introduced. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1020 Introduction to Biology II (4)
A continuation of Introduction to Biology I with emphasis on the Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae including tissues, morphology, evolutionary relationships. Unifying and comparative features will be stressed. Attention will be given to ecology and environmental issues. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1010. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1030 Essentials of Biology (4)
A one-semester course covering selected topics in Life Science. Intended for students whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science or to be combined with one semester of ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PSCI, or PHYS in satisfying the general education science requirement. (Will NOT substitute for BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1020, apply toward a major or minor in biology, nor satisfy any part of the pre-medical professional curriculum.) Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1040 Environmental Science (4)
A survey of the major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human population, the course will survey the environmental, social, and economic consequences of energy generation, resource consumption and pollution. Numerous local field trips will be a major part of the course. Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1110 General Biology I (4)
A comprehensive course emphasizing cellular structure, function and metabolism; molecular form and functioning of life; reproductive and genetic patterns. Taxonomy is introduced and applied to a taxonomic and morphologic survey of Monera, Protista, and Fungi Kingdoms. (This course is designed for the biology major/minor and satisfies the science requirement in pre-dentistry, engineering, pre-medical technology, pre-medicine, pre-nursing, or pre-pharmacy curricula.) PREREQUISITE: High school Biology, or BIOL 1030; high school Chemistry, or CHEM 1030; an acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPW 0800. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1120 General Biology II (4)
A continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis on Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae in terms of tissue structure, comparative morphology and physiology, life patterns, and taxonomy. Consideration will also be given to the evolutionary and ecological interrelationships between these and all life forms. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1110. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
A course primarily designed for students in nursing, allied health, and those interested in biological sciences. Cell structure and physiology tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system are studied. PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPW 0800. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
A continuation of BIOL 2010 including the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive systems, human development, and genetics. PREREQUISITE: Completion of BIOL 2010 with a grade of "C" or better. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2230 Microbiology (4)
An introductory course in microbiology which includes morphology, bacterial metabolism, cultivation, isolation, genetics, physiology, pathogenesis, immunity, control of microorganisms. Bacteriological and aseptic techniques are emphasized in the laboratory. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or better. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 110D Scientific Methods and Values (2-3)
A course designed to teach critical thinking skills through the application of scientific methods and values. Students will research some of the more controversial topics of the late twentieth century and write short papers on each. Class time will largely be spent discussing these topics. Two or three lecture hours per week. (Same as PSCI 110D).
BIOL 276T* Selected Topics in Biology (1-6)
A course which deals with topics carefully selected to meet the needs of special groups. The course may be repeated for credit.
