Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology I (3 Credit Hours)
Broad biological principles for non-science majors: scientific method, biological molecules, basics of biochemistry, basics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, basics of molecular biology and genetics, and introductory evolution .
Prerequisite(s): None
(3/0/3)
BIOL 1015 - General Biology I Lab (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory exercises for studying the principles of biology from the cellular level including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. Two hours of laboratory per week. A Laboratory fee is required for this course.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 1010, BIOL 1100
(0/1/1)
BIOL 1020 - Introduction To Biology II (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1020 is designed to cover broad biological principles for non-science majors. This course touches on the classification of bacteria, archaea, fungi, protista, plantae and animalia. Other topics demonstrate fundamentals of community biology, ecosystem biology, population biology and conservation biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1100
(3/0/3)
BIOL 1025 - General Biology Lab II (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory exercises for systematically studying laboratory safety practices, hierarchical classification, mechanisms of evolution, prokaryotic cell structure and function, characteristics of eukaryotic organisms including protists, fungi, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, and ecology.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 1020, BIOL 1200
(0/1/1)
BIOL 1100 - Gen Biology I (Science Major) (3 Credit Hours)
Principles of biology from the cellular level including biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, photosynthesis, molecular biology, and genetics. This course is designed for students planning to major in biology or related discipline.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL 1015, ENGL 1015A
(3/0/3)
BIOL 1110 - Environmental Biology (3 Credit Hours)
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn about human interactions and the effects of those interactions on the natural environment. Topics include population ecology and human demography, nonrenewable and renewable energy, air quality and pollution, climate change, nutrient cycles, water quality, and environmental policies.
Prerequisite(s): None
(3/0/3)
BIOL 1200 - Gen Biology II (Science Major) (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1200 is designed fro students planning to major in biology or other related disciplines. This course covers the details of evolution, speciation and systemics. This course covers the details of evolution, speciation and systematics. This course is a systematic study of the structure, function, ecology and relationships of organisms. This course touches on the classification of bacteria, archaea, fungi, protista, plantae, and animalia. Other topics include animal behavior, population biology and ecosystems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1100
(3/0/3)
BIOL 2200 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 Credit Hours)
A course designed to teach the structure and function of the systems of the human body, diagnostic procedures used to identify disorders and diseases of the body, and selected disorders and diseases. Topics covered include anatomical terminology and the structure and function of molecules, cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1015
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2215
(3/0/3)
BIOL 2215 - Anatomy & Physiology LAB I (1 Credit Hour)
A course designed to utilize a series of laboratory exercises to illustrate the course material in BIOL 2200. This course includes anatomical and physiological studies of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as special senses, anatomical terminology and dissections.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2200
(0/1/1)
BIOL 2230 - Medical Microbiology (3 Credit Hours)
This course is designed primarily for students majoring in nursing or an allied health field. Topics include detailed prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial metabolism, a survey of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoans and helminths, and viral structure and function. Students are introduced to microbial growth and genetics, biotechnology, diseases, and the role of microbes in certain organ systems.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1100) and (MATH 0099 or MATH 1005 or MATH 1015 or MATH 1015A or ACT Math with a score of 19 or ACCUPLACER NG Algebra QAS with a score of 250 or ACCUPLACER College Level Math with a score of 045) and (ENGL 0099 or ENGL 1015 or ENGL 1015A or ACT English with a score of 18 or ACCUPLACER NG Writing with a score of 250 or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills with a score of 086)
(3/0/3)
BIOL 2240 - Medical Microbiology Lab (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate the material studied in BIOL 2230 for students majoring in biology, biotechnology, nursing and certain allied health and technical fields. Topics include bacterial cell type identification using staining procedures (i.e. gram, spore an acid-fast stains), biochemical testing, food microbiology and microbial growth methods. This course focuses on diagnostic identification and research procedures for clinical microbiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1015
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2230
(0/1/1)
BIOL 2300 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 Credit Hours)
A course designed to teach the structure and function of the systems of the human body, diagnostic procedures used to identify disorders and diseases of the body, and selected disorders and diseases. Topics covered include the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, and excretory systems energy & metabolism as well as water and ion homeostasis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2200 and BIOL 2215
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2315
(3/0/3)
BIOL 2315 - Anatomy & Physiology LAB II (1 Credit Hour)
A course designed to utilize a series of laboratory exercises to illustrate the course material in BIOL 2300. This course includes anatomical and physiological studies of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, as well as dissections.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2300
(0/1/1)