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BIO 100 Basic Human Biology (3 cr, Sp, Su, F)
Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discussed cells, tissues and selected human systems.
Lecture 3 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
BIO 101 General Biology I (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution. Lecture and lab must be taken concurrently.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 3 or SAT 480 or ACT 20. BIO 101 is a prerequisite for BIO 102.
Co-requisite: BIO 101 lab for BIO 101 and BIO102 lab for BIO 102.
BIO 102 General Biology II (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution. Lecture and lab must be taken concurrently.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 3 or SAT 480 or ACT 20. BIO 101 is a prerequisite for BIO 102.
Co-requisite: BIO 101 lab for BIO 101 and BIO102 lab for BIO 102.
BIO 107 Biology of the Environment (4 cr, IR)
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth, and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, bio-geochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition. Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 3 or SAT 480 or ACT 20. Co-requisite BIO 107 lab.
BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: NAS 2 or equivalent or BIO 101 or instructor permission, and ENG 5 or equivalent test score for BIO 141. BIO 141 is a prerequisite for BIO 142.
Co-requisite: BIO 141 lab for BIO 141 and BIO 142 lab for BIO 142.
BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: NAS 2 or equivalent or BIO 101 or instructor permission, and ENG 5 or equivalent test score for BIO 141. BIO 141 is a prerequisite for BIO 142.
Co-requisite: BIO 141 lab for BIO 141 and BIO 142 lab for BIO 142.
BIO 146 Human Heredity (3 cr, IR)
Surveys basic principles of classical and molecular genetics as applied to humans.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BIO 151 Human Gross Anatomy I (1 cr, F)
Introduces students to human anatomy through dissection of a cadaver. Human Gross Anatomy I & II includes dissection of back, chest and abdominal muscles, spinal cord structures and upper and lower limb structures. Human Gross Anatomy II includes dissection of thoracic, abdomino-pelvic and cranial cavities.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 for BIO 151 and BIO 151 for BIO 152.
BIO 152 Human Gross Anatomy II (1 cr, Sp)
Introduces students to human anatomy through dissection of a cadaver. Human Gross Anatomy I & II includes dissection of back, chest and abdominal muscles, spinal cord structures and upper and lower limb structures. Human Gross Anatomy II includes dissection of thoracic, abdomino-pelvic and cranial cavities.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 for BIO 151 and BIO 151 for BIO 152.
BIO 170 Biotechnology Methods (1 cr, F)
Provides students with laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on widely used biotechnology procedures in areas of DNA analysis, protein analysis, tissue culture, monoclonal antibodies quality control assays and diagnostic procedures.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Co-requisite: BIO 180.
BIO 180 Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology (1 cr, F)
Provides an understanding of the many careers in biotechnology and the Central Dogma of Biology on which these careers are based.
Lecture 1 hour.
Total 1 hour per week.
BIO 199 Supervised Study (1-5 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Assignment of problems for independent study under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Variable hours.
BIO 206 Cell Biology (4 cr, F)
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: One year of college biology or one year of college chemistry.
BIO 256 General Genetics (4 cr, Sp)
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Prerequisites BIO 101-102 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102.
Co-requisite: BIO 256 lab.
BIO 299 Supervised Study (1-5 cr, F/Sp)
Assignment of problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Variable hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 102 or division approval.
