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Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsBIO 112 General Biology II (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 111 and ENG 090Corequisites: NoneThis course is a continuation of BIO 111. Emphasis isplaced on organisms, biodiversity, plant and animalsystems, ecology, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstratecomprehension of life at the organismal and ecologicallevels. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course is also available throughthe Virtual Learning Community. (VLC).BIO 120 Introductory Botany (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an introduction to the classification,relationships, structure, and function ofplants. Topics include reproduction and developmentof seed and non-seed plants, levels of organization,form and function of systems, and a survey of majortaxa. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate comprehension of plant form andfunction, including selected taxa of both seed andnon-seed plants. This course has been approved tosatisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreementgeneral education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.This course is also availablethrough the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).BIO 130 Introductory Zoology (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an introduction to the classification,relationships, structure, and function ofmajor animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on levelsof organization, reproduction and development,comparative systems, and a survey of selectedphyla. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate comprehension of animal form andfunction including comparative systems of selectedgroups. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course is also available throughthe Virtual Learning Community (VLC).BIO 140 Environmental Biology (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090Corequisites: BIO 140AThis course introduces environmental processes andthe influence of human activities upon them. Topicsinclude ecological concepts, population growth,natural resources, and a focus on current environmentalproblems from scientific, social, political, andeconomic perspectives. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate an understandingof environmental interrelationships and of contemporaryenvironmental issues. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement general education core requirement innatural sciences/ mathematics. This course is alsoavailable through the Virtual Learning Community(VLC).BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab (0-3-0-1)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: BIO 140This course provides a laboratory component tocomplement BIO 140. Emphasis is placed on laboratoryand field experience. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate a practical understandingof environmental interrelationships andof contemporary environmental issues. This coursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement general education corerequirement in natural sciences/ mathematics.BIO 146 Regional Natural History (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course is an interdisciplinary and historicalanalysis of the natural resources of the region.Emphasis is placed on geology, climate, forest systems,watersheds, water resources, and fish andwildlife resources of the region. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate comprehensionof the natural history and the integrationof the natural resources of the region. Thiscourse has been approved for transfer through theComprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 150 Genetics in Human Affairs (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111Corequisites: NoneThis course describes the importance of geneticsin everyday life. Topics include the role of geneticsin human development, birth defects, cancer andchemical exposure, and current issues includinggenetic engineering and fertilization methods. Uponcompletion, students should be able to understandthe relationship of genetics to society today andits possible influence on our future. This coursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement for transferability as apremajor and/or elective course requirement.BIO 155 Nutrition (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the biochemistry of foods andnutrients with consideration of the physiologicaleffects of specialized diets for specific biologicalneeds. Topics include cultural, religious, and economicfactors that influence a person’s acceptance162
Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionsof food as well as nutrient requirements of the variouslife stages. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to identify the functions and sources ofnutrients, the mechanisms of digestion, and thenutritional requirements of all age groups. Thiscourse has been approved for transfer through theComprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 163 Basic Anat & Physiology (4-2-0-5)Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090 and SCI 090 ordepartmental approval or appropriatetest scoresCorequisites: NoneThis course provides a basic study of the structureand function of the human body. Topics includea basic study of the body systems as well as anintroduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition,acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate a basicunderstanding of the fundamental principles ofanatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.This course has been approved for transfer throughthe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 165 Anatomy and Physiology I (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course is the first of a two-course sequencewhich provides a comprehensive study of the anatomyand physiology of the human body. Topics includethe structure, function, and interrelationship of organsystems with emphasis on the processes whichmaintain homeostasis. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate an in-depth understandingof principles of anatomy and physiologyand their interrelationships. This course has beenapproved for transfer through the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement. This course is also availablethrough the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).BIO 166 Anatomy and Physiology II (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 165Corequisites: NoneThis course is the second in a two-course sequencewhich provides a comprehensive study of the anatomyand physiology of the human body. Topicsinclude the structure, function, and interrelationshipof organ systems with emphasis on the processeswhich maintain homeostasis. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate an in-depthunderstanding of principles of anatomy and physiologyand the interrelationships of all body systems.This course has been approved for transfer throughthe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090 and SCI 090 ordepartmental approval or appropriatetest scoresCorequisites: NoneThis course provides a comprehensive study of theanatomy and physiology of the human body. Topicsinclude body organization, homeostasis, cytology,histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,nervous and special senses. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate anin-depth understanding of principles of anatomyand physiology and their interrelationships. Thiscourse has been approved for transfer through theComprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 168Corequisites: NoneThis course provides a continuation of the comprehensivestudy of the anatomy and physiology of thehuman body. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular,lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary,and reproductive systems as well as metabolism,nutrition, acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolytebalance. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate an in-depth understandingof principles of anatomy and physiology and theirinterrelationships. This course has been approvedfor transfer through the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement.BIO 175 General Microbiology (2-2-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090 and one of the following -BIO 110 or BIO 111 or BIO 163 or BIO165 or BIO 168Corequisites: NoneThis course covers principles of microbiology withemphasis on microorganisms and human disease.Topics include an overview of microbiology andaspects of medical microbiology, identification andcontrol of pathogens, disease transmission, hostresistance, and immunity. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate knowledge ofmicroorganisms and the disease process as well asaseptic and sterile techniques. This course has beenapproved for transfer through the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement.BIO 243 Marine Biology (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, and BIO 110 orBIO 111Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the physical and biological componentsof the marine environment. Topics includemajor habitats, the diversity of organisms, their biologyand ecology, marine productivity, and the useof marine resources by humans. Upon completion,163
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