Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

BIOL 111L
Marine Biology Laboratory
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 111
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This laboratory course complements
the Marine Biology lecture course and
is designed for the student interested in
furthering their understanding of the
marine environment and its organisms,
with emphasis on marine life of the
local coasts. The scientific method will
be employed to investigate the chemical
and physical properties of seawater,
the role of pigments in marine algae,
the behavior of marine organisms, the
basic classification and morphology
of marine producers, invertebrates
and vertebrates, and adaptations of
organisms to specific habitats. Students
will use basic laboratory equipment
and techniques in both classroom and
field-based investigations. Field trips
to coastal marine habitats and public
aquaria are conducted.
1 Unit
54 Lab hours
BIOL 112
Outdoor Biology
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 027 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course emphasizes the natural
world and the ecological relationships
of the organisms found within it. The
course also emphasizes the natural
habitats of Southern California and
the plants and animals associated
with them. The impact people have
had upon these natural habitats is also
discussed. Students utilize the Rio
Hondo College Wildlife Sanctuary to
gather original data through firsthand
observation, experiences, and with the
use of scientific methodology.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
BIOL 115
Introduction to Entomology
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is a survey course in insect biology
with an emphasis on recognition and
identification of common, locally
occurring, and pest species. The course
covers insect structure; classification,
with an emphasis on important
families; economic importance; insect
ecology and insect control. Laboratory
time and limited field work will be
spent in collection; preparation and
identification of specimens. The course
is recommended for students wishing to
study insects and related animals. The
course will also serve to train employees
of local agencies including agriculture
departments and vector control districts.
4 Units
36 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
BIOL 120
Environmental Biology
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
Utilizing basic biological concepts,
an interdisciplinary approach is
used to address environmental
challenges. Topics addressed may
include ecosystem characteristics
and functions, population dynamics,
energy and material resource use,
pollution, and alternative energy
sources. Students in many disciplines
will benefit from this course as
the social, political, and economic
implications of environmental
decisions are addressed. This
course fulfills the general education
requirement in life sciences.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
BIOL 120L
Environmental Biology Laboratory
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 120
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This laboratory course compliments
the Environmental Biology lecture
course and is designed for students
interested in furthering their
understanding of the environmental
sciences. The scientific method will be
employed to investigate ecosystems
and their functions, natural selection,
population interactions, environmental
toxicology, radiation exposure effects,
soil and groundwater systems, water
pollution, alternative energy systems,
and environmental resistance.
1 Unit
54 Lab hours
BIOL 125
Human Anatomy
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment; BIOL 101
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is primarily a systems
approach to the study of human
body structure. The study of each
body system includes structural
specializations and functions from
the microscopic to the system level
emphasizing the interdependence
of form and function. Additional
topics include methods of
anatomical study, human genetics,
and embryonic development. The
laboratory exercises will also include
vertebrate dissections. This course is
intended for students preparing to
enter careers in the health sciences.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular
and Cellular Biology)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HS Chemistry
with a grade of “C” or better or CHEM
120 and MATH 070 or appropriate
assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following courses:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 200)
This course is first in a sequence of
courses for undergraduate preparation
for biology majors. Areas of focus
include cellular and molecular
biology, bioenergetics, genetics,
evolution and ecology. The laboratory
portion of the course emphasizes
scientific methodologies focusing
on observations, experimentation,
record keeping, data collection and
analysis, and presentation of outcomes.
The course sequence also provides
excellent preparation for those students
intending to pursue post-graduate
studies in the medical sciences.
5 Units
54 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology 2 (Diversity and
Ecology)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course continues the sequence
of undergraduate preparation for
biology majors. The course is a
survey of the diversity of life on earth,
focusing on the relationships between
structure and function. Topics deal
with classification, development,
evolutionary relationships and
ecological functions of living
organisms. Laboratories will
emphasize life forms, experimentation
and dissections. Field trips will be
used to examine organisms in their
natural settings.
5 Units
54 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
BIOL 203
Principles of Zoology
Prerequisite: 1.) BIOL 200 or 2.)
BIOL 101, MATH 070 or appropriate
assessment, and CHEM 130
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course surveys the animal-like
protists and the major animal groups.
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