Official Course Information
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Biology Courses:
| BIO100 - Principles of Biology |
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3 Catalog Description: Introduction to the basic characteristics of life, organisms, their interactions, and the scientific process. Improves scientific thinking and increases science literacy. Explores five core concepts of biology: studying and using the scientific method, evolution, ecology, genetics, and biodiversity. Two class hours and two lab hours. Not open to students with credit in BIO105, BIO112, BIO113, BIO115, or BIO116. full catalog description » |
| BIO102 - Human Biology |
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3 Catalog Description: Surveys basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology, including the structure of cells, tissues, and organs and their normal physiological interactions. Laboratory experiences reinforce important concepts. Two class hours and two lab hours. Not open to students with credit in BIO105, BIO112, BIO113, BIO115, BIO116. full catalog description » |
| BIO104 - Fundamentals of Cell Biology |
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3 Catalog Description: Introduces basic chemistry, the structure, function, and biochemistry of cells, and the scientific method. Laboratory exercises develop skills including use of binocular microscopes and measuring. Two class hours and two lab hours. This is a preparatory course, for students with little or no recent experience in biology and chemistry, who plan on taking additional biology courses. Not for credit in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics and Science program; not open to students with credit in BIO 105, 115, or 116. full catalog description » |
| BIO105 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies the structures and functions of the human body. Focuses on the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous, including the senses. Major topics include anatomical terminology, the molecular and cellular basis of physiologic processes, and tissues. Emphasis on homeostasis including the role of control systems such as negative feedback and the relation of form and function. Includes selected pathologies. Laboratory work includes histological observations using microscopes, CD's and websites, anatomy studies using models and dissections, and physiology exercises. Three class hours and three lab hours. Prerequisite: BIO 104, or Advanced Placement Biology in high school, or acceptance into a health care career program. full catalog description » |
| BIO106 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
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4 Catalog Description: A continuation of BIO105 with a focus on the normal structure, function, and metabolic pathways of the following systems: endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive. Acid/base balance, body fluids and electrolytes are also considered. Laboratory work includes histological observations using microscopes, CD's and websites, anatomy studies using models and dissections, and physiological exercises. Three class hours and three lab hours. Prerequisite: BIO105. full catalog description » |
| BIO108 - Human Nutrition |
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3 Catalog Description: Overview of basic concepts of diet and nutrition. Topics include elementary anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, introductory food chemistry, weight control, and the role of diet in health. Lab exercises analyze some popular foods for simple nutrients. Students analyze popular diets for nutritional completeness. Two class hours and two lab hours. Open to all students but does not fulfill the requirement for science majors. full catalog description » |
| BIO111 - Ecology |
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4 Catalog Description: Overview of the broad discipline of ecology, and introduces biological and physical components of the environment and the interactions between the two. Topics include basic ecology, meteorology, hydrology, environmental degradation, and resource management. Three class hours and three lab hours. Prerequisite: High school Regents chemistry or biology or earth science or BIO 104. full catalog description » |
| BIO114 - Rain Forest Biology |
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3 Catalog Description: An immersion course held in Costa Rica in the first two weeks in January. Students travel to the Central American rain forest for an introduction to its biodiversity, neighboring environments that the forests impact, and aspects of forest destruction. Topics include different aspects of ethnobotany, elementary botany, ecology, and earth science. Open to all students. Does not fulfill science requirements for science majors. Prerequisite: Students should be in good health and be reasonably physically fit. full catalog description » |
| BIO115 - General Biology 1 |
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4 Catalog Description: Examines the structure and functioning of cells, including origin, physiology, biochemistry, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, and genetics. Laboratory exercises reinforce the lectures, which include using microscopes and measurement techniques. General Biology 1 and 2 are recommended to students transferring into premedicine or any life science program. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. General Biology 1 and 2 are not sequential. Either may be taken first. Prerequisite: BIO104 or high school Regents biology and chemistry. full catalog description » |
| BIO116 - General Biology 2 |
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4 Catalog Description: Introduces the structure, functioning, diversity, and evolution of plants and animals, with emphasis on adaptation of organisms to their environments in addition to anatomical and physiological considerations. Laboratory exercises which include required dissection reinforce the lectures. General Biology 1 and 2 are recommended to students transferring to any of the life sciences programs. (General Biology I and II are not sequential. Either may be taken first.). Three lecture hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisites: BIO104 or high school Regents biology and chemistry. full catalog description » |
| BIO117 - Introduction to Biotechnology |
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1 Catalog Description: A survey course in the field of biotechnology. Topics include current career opportunities; biotechnology research; industry development and regulation; microbial, plant and animal biotechnology practices; biotechnology?s role in modern medicine, agriculture and DNA profiling; bioethics and the impact of biotechnology on society. Includes an introduction to documentation (notebooks), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Quality Assurance (QA), current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations. One class hour. Prerequisite: BIO104 or high school Regents biology and chemistry. full catalog description » |
| BIO118 - Human Inheritance |
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3 Catalog Description: Explores the biology behind genetic inheritance. Introduces concepts and topics in human heredity such as: the structure and function of genes and chromosomes, the role of meiosis in mutation, gamete formation, and reproduction. Does not fulfill the science requirement for science majors. Not open to students with credit in BIO 205(Introduction to Genetics).Two class hours and two lab hours. Prerequisite: MAT 091 or higher. full catalog description » |
| BIO122 - Pharmacology |
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3 Catalog Description: Presents essential concepts of pharmacology. Designed to promote the use of critical thinking in the application of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on the integration of pharmacologic principles, legal responsibilities of the nurse and the nursing process. Dosage calculations will be addressed.3 lecture hoursPrerequisite or concurrency: BIO 105 and NUR 110 full catalog description » |
| BIO201 - Microbiology and Human Disease |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies the characteristics of microorganisms, their role in health and disease, and methods of controlling them. Examines mechanisms of immunity. Laboratory exercises reinforce important concepts and aseptic techniques. Recommended for students majoring in health-related sciences. Three class hours and three laboratory hours. Preference may be given to students simultaneously enrolled in NUR201. Prerequisite: BIO105, BIO 113, or BIO115. full catalog description » |
| BIO205 - Introduction to Genetics |
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4 Catalog Description: Basic genetic concepts and topics. Structure, function, and interaction of DNA and RNA. Replication and mutation of DNA. Regulation of gene expression. Structure and function of eukaryotic cells, chromosomes, and their mutation. Transmission and inheritance of simple traits, molecular traits, and the calculation of molecule size through electrophoresis. Labs use breeding experiments and molecular biology. Current application of molecular genetics to mutations, populations, evolution, or disease and development may be discussed.Three class hours, three lab hours.Prerequisites: BIO 115 and 116 (or equivalent transfer credit), CHE 101 and 102 (or equivalent transfer credit), ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalent transfer credit). full catalog description » |
| BIO206 - General Microbiology |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies the structure and function of micro-organisms, with an emphasis on prokaryotes. Topics include microbial physiology, growth and metabolism, control of growth, genetics and genetic engineering, host-microbe relationships, principles of immunology, environmental and applied microbiology.Lab procedures include microscopy, aseptic technique, staining methods, media preparation and use, growth of bacterial cultures, enzyme and chemical assays, identification techniques, modern molecular techniques.Three class hours and three lab hours. Prerequisite: BIO 105 or BIO 113 or BIO 115. full catalog description » |
| BIO207 - Molecular Cell Biology |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies cellular structure, function and molecular interrelationships with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include the structure and function of biological membranes, cytoskeletal elements, cell metabolism and energy transformation, cell growth and replication, second messenger systems, signal transduction, cell contact and adhesion and intercellular communication. The laboratory component will reinforce these topics and introduce the student to techniques used in modern cell biology. Procedures include the use of microscopy, spectrophotometry, enzyme assays, protein isolation and electrophoresis. Three class hours, Three lab hours. Prerequisites: BIO 115, BIO 116 and CHE 201 full catalog description » |
| BIO290 - Field Experience In Environmental Science |
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4 Catalog Description: Pairs students with professionals and/or faculty in cooperative agencies, and/or 4 year colleges to gain first-hand experiences in environmental sciences related to their career/academic objectives. Skills learned parallel requirements of the agency or 4 year college. Credits are earned during field work, laboratory work, site visits, student presentations, mentoring underclassmen, attending public environmental community/agency meetings and lecture.4 creditsPrerequisites: BIO 115 and BIO 116 or BIO 111. Permission of the Instructor full catalog description » |