Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

BIOL2050 Human Physiology 4 Credits
Astudy of the homeostatic mechanisms in the human body as they pertain to normal physiology
and mechanisms of disease. The laboratory provides students an opportunity to learn
by measuring many of the vital physiological processes. Course includes three hours of lecture
and laboratory applications each week. On Demand
★BIOL2110 Cell Biology 4 Credits
This course is a study of basic biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular respiration
and photosynthesis, molecular genetics, cellular communication, cancer, and evolution of the
cell. The course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Spring
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and 1120 and CHEM 1110 and 1120; or two years of high school
biology and ACT natural science score of 26 or higher; or consent of instructor
★BIOL2120 General Genetics 4 Credits
Mendelian genetics, chromosomal inheritance, modified Mendelian ratios, chromosome
mapping, linkage, gene and chromosomal mutations, recombination, gene expression, recombinant
DNAtechnology, transposable elements, extranuclear genome, population genetics, and
quantitative genetics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
applications each week. Fall Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and 1120, or two years of high
school biology; and CHEM 1110 and 1120, or consent of instructor
★BIOL2130 Microbiology 4 Credits
An introductory course in microbiology dealing with bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses to
include discussions of cell structure, identification, taxonomy, metabolism, genetics, resistance,
infection, disease, and immunity. Course includes three hours of lecture and four
hours of laboratory applications each week. S p r i n g
BIOL2210 Pathophysiology 2 Credits
An introduction to the disease processes and mechanisms of the human body and to the dysfunction
of the body’s systems. Spring
BIOL2400 Principles of Nutrition 3 Credits
Human nutrition for the lifespan, including biochemistry of body nutrients, health and disease,
government and scientific guidelines. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 or
CHEM 1010
★BIOL2410 Anatomy for Radiological Technologists 4 Credits
Gross and microanatomy of the human. Course includes three hours of lecture and three
hours of laboratory applications each week. This course will only count toward the radiological
technologist program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. On Demand
BIOL2700 Special Topics in Biology 1-4 Credits
Study and discussion of a selected topic in biology. Content will vary, as this course is a means
for classes to explore certain biology-related topics in depth. Classes may be taught by visiting
professors. May be repeated for credit when a different topic is taught. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a one-year college-level natural sciences laboratory sequence
BOTANY
◆★BOT 1010 Fundamentals of Botany I 4 Credits
Introduction to taxonomy through tree identification, basic organization and function of
cells, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics (including meiosis, mitosis, Mendelian inheritance),
survey of plant kingdom (bacteria, algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering
plants). On Demand
◆★BOT 1020 Fundamentals of Botany II 4 Credits
Plant growth, anatomy, growth regulation; uptake and transport; origin of life and mechanism
of evolution; ecology, importance to humans and environmental concerns. On Demand
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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