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BIO 127IN Human Nutrition and Biology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Principles of nutrition presented in the context of human biology. Includes chemistry, digestion, absorption, and
metabolism of nutrients. Also includes biological and nutritional perspectives on various health issues such as
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Information:
IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Same as FSN 127IN.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 135IN Genetics, Biotechnology and Human Affairs
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
An introduction to human genetics and biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of recombinant
DNA technology, the human genome project, and laboratory safe practices. Includes introduction to biotechnology,
fundamentals of cell biology and genetics, applications of biotechnology, bioethics, careers in biotechnology, and laboratory
techniques.
Recommendation: Completion of high school chemistry and high school biology before enrolling in this course.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
BIO 156IN Intro Biology Allied Health
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introductory Biology for Allied Health Introduction to biology for the health professions. Includes principles of science,
scientific measurement and laboratory techniques, chemistry of life, cell anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction,
patterns of inheritances and human tissues.
Recommendation: Completion of CHM 130 before enrolling in this course.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 157 Basic Histology for Anatomy and Physiology
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Structure and function of tissues found in the human body. Includes epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissues.
Recommendation: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in BIO 181IN is recommended.
Information: Completion of this course and BIO 181IN with grades of C or better will enable a student to enroll in
BIO 201IN.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 160IN Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Structure and dynamics of the human body. Includes foundations such as chemical, cellular and tissue levels of
organization. Also includes major structures and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 181IN General Biology I: (Majors) SUN# BIO 1181
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular and organismic levels of organization. Includes
introduction to the scientific process, scientific measurements and laboratory techniques, chemistry of cells, organization
of cells, metabolism, patterns of cell division, patterns of inheritance, nucleic acids, and biotechnology.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into MAT 122 on Mathematics assessment test or completion of MAT 092 and required score
on Reading assessment test.
Recommendation: Completion of CHM 080, 130 or 151 or demonstration of skills equivalent to CHM 080 on the
Chemistry assessment test.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 182IN General Biology II: (Majors) SUN# BIO 1182
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Principles of living things at the levels of organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Includes evolution of life,
classification of organisms, survival strategies, interactions between organisms and with their environment, ecosystem
structure, and human impacts upon the biosphere.
Recommendation: Completion of BIO 181 before enrolling in this course.
Information: IN designates an integrated lecture/lab combination.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIOLOGY
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