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examples drawn from the hospitality industry. Recommended for HOSP and
culinary arts students. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG*
101. Not open to students who have completed BIO* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BIO* 115: Human Biology
(formerly BIO 112)
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human
body. Various organ systems will be discussed with an emphasis on how
they maintain homeostasis. The lab will include some dissection. Not open
to students who have passed a higher level human anatomy and physiology
course. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa, Sp, Su) 4 credits
BIO* 121: General Biology I
(formerly BIO 101)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of biology concerning the
structure and function of cells, heredity, and biotechnology. Recommended for
LAS students, especially those who will be pursuing science-related careers.
No dissection is required. Students who have not had a high school biology
course, or who had one more than 5 years ago, should strongly consider
enrolling in BIO* 105. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101 (Fa,Sp) 4 credits.
BIO* 122: General Biology II
(formerly BIO 102)
This course is a study of unicellular and multicellular organisms and their
evolutionary relationships. Both plants and animals are discussed. Some dissection
is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO* 121. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits
BIO* 211: Anatomy and Physiology I
(formerly BIO 152: Human Anatomy and Physiology I)
The anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous
and endocrine organ systems are discussed and explored in appropriate laboratory
investigations which include some dissection. Class: 3 hours per week.
Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO* 121, or BIO* 115, or CHE*
111, and eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits
BIO* 212: Anatomy and Physiology II
(formerly BIO 153: Human Anatomy and Physiology II)
The anatomy and physiology of the special senses, digestive, respiratory, cardio-vascular,
lymphatic, urinary and reproductive organ systems are discussed
and explored in appropriate laboratory investigations which include some dissection.
Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
BIO* 211. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits
BIO* 214: Human Pathology
(formerly BIO 210)
This course is an introduction to the study of human disease. Class: 3 hours
per week. Prerequisites: Any human biology or human anatomy and physiology
course, and eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa) 3 credits
BIO* 219: Pharmacology
(formerly BIO 201)
This course is an introduction to the effects of drugs on human organ systems.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: Any human biology or an anatomy and
physiology course, and eligibility for ENG* 101. (Sp) 3 credits
BIO* 222: Molecular Biotechniques
(formerly BIO 206)
A laboratory course designed to introduce molecular biology techniques such
as plasmid and chromosomal DNA isolation, restriction enzyme mapping,
agarose gel electrophoresis, and manipulation of DNA fragments. Three hours
110
of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. This course is required for
the Biotechnology Option and is offered at Middlesex Community College,
Middletown, CT. Prerequisites: BIO* 235 and CHE* 112 ‡ or permission of the
instructor. 4 credits
‡ Prerequisite course CHE* 112 is offered at Middlesex Community College.
BIO* 235: Microbiology
(formerly BIO 141)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to microbiology.
Students will learn the fundamentals of microbiology, survey the world of microbial
organisms, and study the interactions between microbes, their hosts, and
their effects on the environment. There will also be laboratory exercises each
week that will teach the basics of handling, culturing, and identifying microbes.
Prerequisites: BIO* 121 or BIO* 115, and CHE* 111. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits
BIO* 260: Principles of Genetics
(formerly BIO 260)
This intermediate level course is designed to extend the understanding of college
level biology students to encompass an understanding of heredity and of
the hereditary material with particular attention to current theories and to the
quantitative aspects of genetics. Prerequisites: BIO* 121 and MAT* 095 with
a grade C or better. (O) 3 credits
BIO* 296: Biotechnology Internship
(formerly BIO 299)
Student will work a minimum of 10 hours per week in an industrial biotechnology
laboratory. This course is required for the Biotechnology Option and is offered
at Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT. Prerequisite: permission
of the instructor. 3 credits.
Business, Entrepreneurship
All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible
for ENG* 101
BES* 118: Small Business Management
(formerly BUS 118: Small Business Operation)
This course covers the fundamentals of operating a small business. Students
will discuss topics that arise before a small business is opened, the process of
determining customer needs and satisfying them, how to create and maintain
competitive advantage, useful information on the technical aspects of running
a small business, and the on-going process of managing a small business.
Prerequisites: eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor. (Fa,Sp)
3 credits
Business, Finance
All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible
for ENG* 101.
BFN* 120: Investment Basics
(formerly FNCE 150)
Introduction to the basics of money management: budgeting, saving, and investing.
Students will develop an understanding of reconciling bank or brokerage
statements, reading stock, bond, and mutual fund listings in The Wall Street
Journal, and learning what to look for in a mutual fund prospectus and an annuity
contract. Students will also be introduced to various retirement programs
(IRA, Keogh, 401k, 403b, etc.). (Fa,Sp) 1 credit
BFN* 202: Corporate Finance
(formerly BUS 241/FNCE 241)
A study of the principles and techniques of financial management, covering
money and capital markets, financial analysis, working capital management,
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer