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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 />

BUsiness<br />

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

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