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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSBI 101 Introductory Biology I (3 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 101LThe first of a two-course sequence for the Biology major,Introductory Biology I covers the scientific method, the chemicalbasis of life, energetics, cell structure and function, genetics andbiotechnology, the origins of life and evolution. Note: If BI 101 ischosen to satisfy the "Scientific Inquiry” general educationrequirement at Lake Erie College, then both the lecture (BI 101)and laboratory (BI 101L) are required.BI 101L Introductory Biology I Lab (1 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 101Introductory Biology I Lab familiarizes students with the basictools of a biology laboratory and uses descriptive andexperimental approaches to illustrate basic concepts presentedin BI 101.Additional Lab FeeBI 102 Introductory Biology II (3 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringPre-Requisite(s): BI 101, BI 101LConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 102LThe second of a two-course sequence for the Biology major,Introductory Biology II surveys the kingdoms of life, taxonomyand biodiversity, basic mammalian anatomy, ecology and criticalissues concerning the health of the planet.BI 102L Introductory Biology II Lab (1 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringPre-Requisite(s): BI 101, BI 101LConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 102Introductory Biology II Lab provides hands-on experience fortopics from BI 102 including study of preserved and livingspecimens of organisms and some animal dissection.BI 104 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringConcurrent Requisite(s): ES 104LThe environmental concerns of humans considered from ascientific perspective. Topics include basic ecological principles,world food, energy problems and threats to ecosystems. Open toall students.BI 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Biology (1-5 SH)Supervised investigation of topics not offered as regular coursesin the biology curriculum.BI 170/270/370 Special Topics in Biology (1-4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Varies with the nature of the topic and mayinclude permission of the instructorBiological topics of a specialized interdisciplinary nature nototherwise covered in the regular course offerings. Students maytake several courses under this number. Among topics that havebeen taught are ornithology, evolutionary biology, forensicbiology, marine ecology and rain forest ecology.BI 201 Botany (3 SH)Semester Offered: FallPre-Requisite(s): BI 101/BI 101L, BI 102/BI 102L or by permissionof instructorConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 201LAn introduction to the biology of the plant kingdom. Emphasis isplaced on the structure, function, development and ecology ofhigher plants and the evolution of simple to more complexforms.BI 201L Botany Lab (1 SH)Concurrent Requisite(s): BI 201Scheduled exercises and activities are designed to provide thestudent with hands-on experience with selected topics from BI201.Additional Lab FeeBI 203 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 SH)Semester Offered: FallPre-Requisite(s): BI 101/BI 101L, BI 102/BI 102L or by permissionof instructorConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 203LLecture and laboratory exercises on metabolism, membranetransport, intercellular communication, genetic engineering andgenetic control of cellular activities.BI 203L Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (1 SH)Concurrent Requisite(s): BI 203Scheduled exercises and activities are designed to provide thestudent with hands-on experience with selected topics from BI203.Additional Lab FeeBI 205 Microbiology (4 SH)Semester Offered: FallPre-Requisite(s): BI 101/BI 101L, BI 102/BI 102L or by permissionof instructorConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 205LBasic principles of microbiology with emphasis on structure,physiology, pathogenicity, classification and cultivation. Thelaboratory puts the theory learned in the lecture into practice.Page | 75BI 205L Microbiology Lab (1 SH)Semester Offered: FallConcurrent Requisite(s): BI 205Scheduled exercises and activities are designed to provide thestudent with hands-on experience with selected topics from BI205.Additional Lab FeeLake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook