Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
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COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />
Bi 203—dendrology<br />
This course introduces students to the<br />
methods used in feld study, identifcation,<br />
and taxonomy of the trees in the eastern<br />
North American forests. Emphasis is<br />
placed on important forest trees. Leaves<br />
are collected and mounted for reference.<br />
Prerequisite: BI 101, BI 103, or high<br />
school biology. (3 lecture hours/3 lab<br />
hours) (4 semester hours) Fall<br />
Bi 209—Contemporary Environmental<br />
issues<br />
This course is designed to expose students<br />
to contemporary environmental issues.<br />
Topics will include: policy development,<br />
use of and access to natural resources,<br />
hazardous waste management, global<br />
climate, and the effects of the growing<br />
population. Prerequisites: BI 113 or BI<br />
101 or BI 103. (3 semester hours) Spring<br />
Bi 210—General microbiology<br />
Studies the fundamentals of microbiology.<br />
Emphasis is placed on the signifcance<br />
of microorganisms as well as societal<br />
diseases and the role of bacteria in<br />
infection, immunity, and the hostresistance<br />
mechanism of the body.<br />
Serology and diagnostic procedures will<br />
also be discussed. Laboratory will involve<br />
the identifcation, isolation, and proper<br />
handling of bacteria. Prerequisite: BI 101<br />
or BI 130 with a grade of C or better. (3<br />
lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester<br />
hours) Fall/Spring<br />
Bi 214—Advanced microbiological<br />
Laboratory techniques<br />
Further develops the basic concepts<br />
and skills introduced in BI 210 General<br />
Microbiology. Emphasis is placed<br />
on practical environmental aspects<br />
of microbiology including water and<br />
wastewater treatment, landfll design,<br />
food safety, agriculture, aquaculture, and<br />
fshery industries. Laboratory focuses on<br />
the development of skills necessary for<br />
184<br />
maintenance of laboratory cultures and<br />
media preparation and the employment<br />
of current methodologies used to collect<br />
and analyze drinking water, recreational<br />
water, soil, milk, and food. Identifcation<br />
techniques include agglutination, immune<br />
precipitation, bacteriophage, and PCR<br />
with gel electrophoresis. There is an<br />
emphasis on lab protocol and quality<br />
control. Students are required to maintain<br />
laboratory notebooks for detailed data<br />
collection and reporting of results.<br />
Prerequisite: BI 210.<br />
(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester<br />
hours) Spring<br />
Bi 234—neurology<br />
This course will provide students the<br />
opportunity to examine the structure and<br />
function of the nervous system. Nerve<br />
pathways and plexuses will be illustrated.<br />
References to major muscle groups,<br />
meridian pathways and acupuncture points<br />
will also be discussed relative to nerve<br />
pathways. Points of endangerment and<br />
entrapment, and the clinical application of<br />
spinal refexes into a massage setting will<br />
be covered. Prerequisites: BI 130, BI 135<br />
with a grade of C or better. (4 semester<br />
hours) Fall<br />
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BU 103—foundations of Business<br />
A foundation course for students in the<br />
Department of Business. Organizations<br />
are examined as they relate to the<br />
economic system. Included are topics<br />
such as supervision, marketing, fnance,<br />
production, employee regulations,<br />
international business, and unionmanagement<br />
relations. Theoretical<br />
principles of management and<br />
organization are also covered. (3 semester<br />
hours) Fall/Spring