GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionsstudents should be able to identify various marinehabitats and organisms and to demonstrate aknowledge of their biology and ecology. This coursehas been approved for transfer under the CAA as apremajor and/or elective course requirement.BIO 250 Genetics (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 112Corequisites: NoneThis course covers principles of prokaryotic andeukaryotic cell genetics. Emphasis is placed on themolecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure,patterns of Mendelian and non-Mendelianinheritance, evolution, and biotechnological applications.Upon completion, students should be ableto recognize and describe genetic phenomena anddemonstrate knowledge of important genetic principles.This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilityas a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.BIO 271 Pathophysiology (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090 and one of the following -BIO 163 or BIO 166 or BIO 169Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an in-depth study of humanpathological processes and their effects on homeostasis.Emphasis is placed on interrelationshipsamong organ systems in deviations from homeostasis.Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology.This course has been approved for transferthrough the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.BIO 275 Microbiology (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090 and one of thefollowing - BIO 110 or BIO 111 or BIO163 or BIO 165 or BIO 168Corequisites: NoneThis course covers principles of microbiology and theimpact these organisms have on man and the environment.Topics include the various groups of microorganisms,their structure, physiology, genetics,microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology,and selected practical applications. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrateknowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptictechnique, staining, culture methods, and identificationof microorganisms. This course has beenapproved for transfer through the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement.BIO 280 Biotechnology (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090 and one of the following -BIO 111 or CHM 151Corequisites: NoneThis course provides experience in selected laboratoryprocedures. Topics include proper laboratorytechniques in biology and chemistry. Upon completion,students should be able to identify laboratorytechniques and instrumentation in basic biotechnology.This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilityas a pre-major and/or elective courserequirement.BIO 285 Research and Measurement (2-4-0-4)Prerequisites: BIO 112 and CHM 132Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an intensive laboratory experiencewith an investigative approach. Emphasis isplaced on the use of various laboratory equipmentand field techniques to enhance research and measurementcompetencies in ecology, natural resources,and other related topics. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate competencieswith laboratory equipment and prepare a presentationof a selected research topic. This coursehas been approved for transfer under the CAA as apremajor and/or elective course requirement.BIO 293 Selected Topics in Biology (3-3-0-3)Prerequisite: NoneCorequisite: NoneThis course provides an opportunity to explore areasof current interest in specific program or disciplineareas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriateto the program or discipline. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate an understandingof the specific area of study.BIOPROCESS MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGYBPM 110 Bioprocess Practices (3-4-0-5)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course provides a study of plant operationsincluding various plant utility systems and detailedstudy of the varied plant environments in a bioprocessingfacility. Emphasis is placed on qualitymindset and principles of validation through applicationsof monitoring procedures. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate the rigors ofindustry regulation and its necessity.BLUEPRINT READINGBPR 111 Blueprint Reading (1-2-0-2)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces the basic principles of blueprintreading. Topics include line types, orthographicprojections, dimensioning methods, and notes.Upon completion, students should be able to inter-164