2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

General Biology Independent ResearchBIOL 1795 1 - 3 CreditsPrerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean.Human Anatomy and Physiology IBIOL 2031 4 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This is the first of a two-semester lab sciencecourse. Human anatomy and physiology arestudied using a body systems approach, withemphasis on the interrelationships betweenform and function at the gross and microscopiclevels of organization. Homeostasis isan integrating theme throughout thiscourse. Subjects considered include basicanatomical and directional terminology,fundamental concepts and principles of cellphysiology, histology, and the integumentary,skeletal, muscular, endocrine, nervous,and hematopoietic systems. This course isintended for anyone interested in gaininga better understanding of the anatomy andfunctioning of the human body.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090with a grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 1020and BIOL 1020 with a grade of “C” or higheror high school biology and chemistry with agrade of “C” or higher within the last threeyears. Recommendation: BIOL 1041 andCHEM 1041.Human Anatomy and Physiology IIBIOL 2032 4 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This is the second of a two-semesterlab science course. Human anatomyand physiology are studied using a bodysystems approach, with emphasis on theinterrelationships between form and functionat the gross and microscopic levels oforganization. Homeostasis is an integratingtheme throughout this course. Subjectsconsidered include the cardiovascular system,lymphatic system and immunity, respiratorysystem, digestive system and metabolism,urinary system, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, and reproductive systems.This course is intended for anyone interestedin gaining a better understanding humananatomy and body functions.Prerequisite: BIOL 2031 or equivalent.MicrobiologyBIOL 2035 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 03This is a lab science course that surveys themajor groups of microorganisms with anemphasis on their structural characteristics,factors affecting growth and reproduction,interactions with host organisms and physicaland chemical methods of control. Issuesrelated to antibiotic use and infectiousdiseases are included. The laboratory portionincludes experiences in the safe handling ofmicroorganisms, and methods for the culture,visualization, and identification of known andunknown microorganisms.Prerequisite: Completion or concurrentenrollment in BIOL 2032 or BIOL 2045 with agrade of “C” or higher.Comprehensive Human AnatomyBIOL 2040 4 CreditsThis is a lab science course dealing withdetailed anatomical study of the humanorgan systems, including: the integumentary,muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine,digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic,respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems.The focus is on anatomy of the human bodybut does not ignore principles of physiology.Laboratory experiences provide students witha practical means to understanding humangross anatomy through comparisons to animalanatomy and selected organ dissections. Thisis a lab-science course intended for studentsin medically related programs.Prerequisite: BIOL 1041 and CHEM 1020 orequivalents. Recommendation: CHEM 1041.Comprehensive Human PhysiologyBIOL 2045 4 CreditsThis is a lab science course dealing with adetailed physiological study of the humanorgan systems, including protection,construction and locomotion; coordination andsensation; hormonal regulation; circulation andimmunoregulation; respiration and digestion,and excretion and reproduction. Laboratoryexperiences provide students with a practicalmeans to gaining an understanding of humanphysiological concepts through individualexperimentation and computer simulation. Thisis a lab-science course intended for studentsin medically related programs.Prerequisite: BIOL 2040 or equivalent.7 Course DescriptionsHuman Disease ConceptsBIOL 2050 2 CreditsThis course provides students with afoundation in the structural and functionalchanges caused by disease or injury intissues and organs. There is an emphasis onthe more common and important diseasesaffecting various human organ systems. Basicdisease concepts are studied and correlatedwith diagnosis, clinical manifestations, andprinciples of treatment. This is a lecturedemonstrationcourse primarily intended forstudents in allied health programs. .Prerequisite: BIOL 2031 and BIOL 2032, orBIOL 2040 and BIOL 2045, or equivalents.Business ManagementPersonal FinanceBMGT 1005 2 CreditsThis course covers patterns of personalincome, savings, compound interest, andconsumer spending. Topics include techniquesfor planning and budgeting, consumptionexpenditures, taxes, student loans, andsavings.Restriction: Credit cannot be earned in BMGT1005 if credit has been earned in ACCT2025 -Managerial Accounting or BMGT2090 Business Finance or their equivalents(for transfer students). Recommendation:Assessment score placement in MATH 0030or above, or completion of MATH 0010 with agrade of “C” or higher.Introduction to BusinessBMGT 1020 3 CreditsThis course is a study of contemporarybusiness concepts in the areas of economics,business formation, management, marketing,accounting, finance and the future scopeof business. The emphasis of the courseincludes learning business terminology andunderstanding applications of concepts inthe business world. The perspective includesbusiness interrelationships within theeconomic, legal, technological, competitive,social, and global environments.Survey of Business EconomicsBMGT 1030 3 CreditsThis course is a survey of both branchesof economics-macroeconomics and651.779.3300 113