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BIO 183IN Marine Biology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Survey of marine environments and their biotic communities. Includes scientific measurements and laboratory techniques,
principles of marine science, life in the marine environment, structure and function of marine ecosystems, and humans
and the sea. Also includes an emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 184IN Plant Biology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Study of principles and processes in plant biology with emphasis on vascular plants. Includes plant structure, plant
physiology and development, genetics, and evolution, and ecology.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Spring.
BIO 201IN Human Anatomy and Physiology I SUN# BIO 2201
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Structure and function of the body. Includes levels of organization, homeostasis and disease, anatomical terms,
integumentary system, skeletal system and articulations, muscular and nervous systems, autonomic nervous system, and
special senses.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 156IN with a C or better; or BIO 157 and BIO 181IN each with a grade of C or better; or
completion of a 200 level (or higher) Human Anatomy and Physiology course with a C or better; or required score on the
Biology Assessment Exam.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 202IN Human Anatomy and Physiology II SUN# BIO 2202
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of BIO 201IN. Includes the structure and function of the endocrine cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 201IN with a C or better.
Information: IN designates an integrated lecture/lab combination.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 203 Anatomy and Physiology Review for Health Related Professions
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Review of human body systems which includes clinical application of human anatomy and physiology. Includes the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary/renal, and
reproductive systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 201IN and 202IN with a C or better.
Recommendation: For students who are preparing to take board exams in the health related professions, or those who
wish to review anatomy and physiology.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 205IN Microbiology SUN# BIO 2205
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the microbial world (bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses). Includes microbial cell structure and function;
diversity of microorganisms; growth; metabolism; microbial genetics; the identification of microorganisms; and the role of
microorganisms in disease and immunity. Also includes principles of microbial control; antibiotic resistance; epidemiology;
and pathogenesis; as well as laboratory exercises to provide firsthand experience with the organisms and processes
discussed in lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 156IN, 160IN, 181IN or required score on the Biology assessment test.
Recommendation: Completion of CHM 130 or equivalent.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 206 Biotechnology Instrumentation I
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Principles and methodologies of recombinant DNA technology. Includes preparation of solutions and growth media in a
laboratory setting, and genetic analyses.
Offered: Fall.
BIO 207 Biotechnology Instrumentation II
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Principles and methodologies of protein expression, isolation, identification and purification. Includes immunological and
cell culture techniques.
Information: Consent of instructor required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
BIOLOGY
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