Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Astronomy (AST)
AST 100 Fundamentals of Astronomy (4)
Prerequisite: ENG 100B, FST 131, MTH 051, or
instructor’s permission. A basic introduction to the
planets, solar system, and galaxy: sun, moon, and
other satellites; stars and constellations; black holes;
and other celestial bodies. Relates Navajo stories of
creation to the scientific view. A nighttime laboratory
is required. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory per week.
Biology (BIO)
BIO 100 Biology Concepts (4)
Prerequisite: FST 131, MTH 051, plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. A one-semester introductory
course covering basic principles and concepts of
biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior
of matter and energy in biological systems are
explored. For non-majors only: will not transfer for
biology majors. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory per week.
BIO 156 Introduction Biology for Allied Health (4)
Prerequisite: MTH 051, FST 131 plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. An introductory course for
allied health majors with an emphasis on humans.
Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology,
histology, genetics, microbiology and principles of
the scientific method.
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and
Physiology (4)
Principles of the scientific method. A one semester
introductory course that examines structure and
function of the major systems of the human body.
Basic principles and concepts of organization,
homeostasis and control mechanisms of the system
are examined. Does not meet nursing program,
prerequisites.
BIO 170 Medical Terminology (3)
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency requirement or
concurrent enrollment in FST 131. Basic tools, such
as root words, prefixes and suffixes, for building an
effective verbal and written biomedical vocabulary.
BIO 181 General Biology I (4)
Prerequisite: FST 131, MTH 100, plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. One year of high school
chemistry or one semester of college chemistry
recommended. Principles of structure and function of
living things at molecular, cellular and organismic
levels of organization. Three hours lecture and three
hours laboratory per week.
BIO 182 General Biology I (4)
Prerequisite: BIO 181 or instructor’s permission.
Additional principles of structure and function of
living things at molecular, cellular, and organismic
and higher levels of organization. Three hours lecture
and three hours laboratory per week.
BIO 184 Plant Biology (4)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Study of
principles and processes in plant biology with
emphasis on vascular plants. Includes survey of the
plant kingdom. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory per week.
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Prerequisite: One semester of college level biology
and one semester of college level chemistry or
equivalent, or instructor’s permission. The study of
structure and function of the human body. Topics
include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal
system, muscular system and nervous system. Three
hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Prerequisite: BIO 201 or instructor’s permission.
Continuation of structure and function of the human
body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
systems. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory per week.
BIO 205 Microbiology (4)
Prerequisites: One semester of college level biology
or instructor’s permission. One semester of college
level chemistry recommended. Study of microorganisms
and their relationship to health, ecology,
and related fields. Three hours lecture and four hours
laboratory per week.
BIO 223 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BIO 181. A
study of the evolution, systematics, diversity,
distribution, ecology and major adaptations of the
vertebrates.
BIO 226 Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: ENV 101 or BIO 181 or BIO 182.
Introduction to the concepts and principles of ecology
including organization, function and development of
ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, population
dynamics and other related topics. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory per week which
includes field studies and possible weekend field
trips.