2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

92 Credit Course DescriptionsTacoma Community CollegeBiologyBIOL 108Northwest Plants and Animals (5)A general overview of natural history withfield and lab work focusing on identification,adaptations, and interactions amongconspicuous Pacific Northwest species.Some weekend field trips required.Laboratory included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.BIOL 118 (F, W, Sp)Basics of Anatomy and Physiology (5)BIOL 118 is a one-quarter class of humananatomy and physiology. This course offers abrief overview of the human body for thenon-science major. It covers some basics ofchemistry and cells and then outlines all themajor systems of the human body.Laboratory included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.BIOL 140 (Sp)Marine Biology (5)Introductory marine biology designed fornon-majors. Learn how marine organismsare categorized, about their habitats, howthey survive, their ecological relationships,and environmental concerns. Many field tripsduring class and one weekend day.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.BIOL 179Special Topics in BiologySpecific environmental topics will beexplored using a variety of methods whichmay include seminars, lectures, researchprojects, presentations, field work, and alldayof overnight field trips depending on thequarter offered. Example topics for any onequarter may include science and metaphysics,pathology, animal behavior, etc.BIOL 201 (F, W, Sp)General Microbiology (5)Biological characteristics and metabolicactivities of microorganisms, with anemphasis on bacteria and viruses. Includesconsideration of microbial ecology as well asthe relationship of microorganisms todisease. Laboratory included.Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and CHEM 101 orequivalent; CHEM 102 recommended.BIOL 210 (F)Introduction to Evolution, Ecologyand Biodiversity (5)Introduction to the evolutionary andecological processes involved in thegeneration of our planet's biodiversity,including review of patterns and processesthat influence the origin, evolution,distribution and abundance of living things.One of a three quarter sequence (210, 211,212) designed for science majors. Laboratoryincluded.Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and CHEM 140 or theirequivalents (CHEM 140 may be taken concurrently).BIOL 211 (W)Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology (5)Introduction to the structures and functionsof biological molecules; anatomy ofprokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; cellmetabolism and metabolic diversity;molecular genetics and genomics. Laboratoryincluded.Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and CHEM 140.BIOL 212 (Sp)Introduction to the Biology of Organisms (5)Introduction to the structures and functionsof eukaryotic organisms with particularattention to animal and plant anatomy,physiology, and development. Laboratoryincluded. NOTE: The biology majors'sequence may be taken either as BIOL 210,211, and 212 or as BIOL 211, 212, and 210.Prerequisites: BIOL 211 and CHEM 150.BIOL 220 (F, W, Sp, Su)Human Anatomy and Physiology I (6)The first of a two-quarter sequence ofhuman anatomy and physiology. The coursecovers basic molecular and cell biology,histology, the integumentary system, theskeletal system, the muscular system, thenervous system and the special senses.Laboratory sessions include the study ofmicroscopy, histology, anatomical models,preserved bones and human cadavers.Prerequisite: CHEM 100 with a grade of ‘C’ ofhigher and BIOL 100, or equivalent, with a gradeof ‘C’ or higher.BIOL 221 (F, W, Sp, Su)Human Anatomy and Physiology II (6)The second of a two-quarter sequence ofhuman anatomy and physiology. The coursewill examine the endocrine system, blood,the cardiovascular system, the lymphaticsystem, the immune system, the respiratorysystem, the digestive system, the urinarysystem, and the reproductive system.Laboratory sessions include the study ofhistology, anatomical models, and the humancadaver.Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 220 with agrade of ‘C’ or higher.BIOL 240 (F)Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)Lecture focuses on the fundamentalbiochemical structures and processesassociated with most cells of the body.Includes membrane structure and moleculardynamics, especially membrane proteins andlipids. Muscle contraction, bioelectric signaltransmission, transduction and thebiochemistry of cellular energetics (cellrespiration) are covered. Laboratory focus ison microscopic tissue study (histology) andthe anatomy of the skeletal and muscularsystems.Prerequisite: CHEM 101 (CHEM 102 andBIOL 100 highly recommended).BIOL 241 (W)Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)A continuation of BIOL 240 and includesstudies of the anatomy and physiology ofthe nervous, endocrine, circulatory,lymphatic, and immune systems. The lectureswill focus on the physiology of the systems.Lab supports the lectures with anatomicalstudies using lab models, cadaver studies, andphysiology exercises.Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIOL 240 orthe first quarter of a three-quarter sequence of collegelevelhuman anatomy and physiology, or the first semesterof a two-semester sequence of college-level humananatomy and physiology.BIOL 242 (Sp)Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)A continuation of BIOL 241. Includesstudies of the anatomy and physiology ofthe digestive, immune, respiratory, urinary,and reproductive systems. Lectures focus onthe physiology of the systems. Lab supportslectures and anatomical studies using labmodels, cadaver studies, and physiologyexercises.Prerequisite: BIOL 241 or by permission ofinstructor.