COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: BIOL - Biology
Students majoring in the biological sciences should take courses from the major's track sequence (BIOL 1406 and 1407) to fulfill the Natural Science Core Curriculum requirement. For transfer to some senior universities, students should instead take the sequence BIOL 1406, 1411 and 1413 (see biology advisory for details). Nonscience majors desiring to fulfill the Natural Science Core Curriculum requirement with biology may take courses from the major's or nonscience major's sequences. See the full list of Natural Science options in the Core Curriculum section of this Catalog.
BIOL 1108. FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY (0-3-1) 2601015103
Optional laboratory to accompany BIOL 1308, if a laboratory course is desired or required. BIOL 1308 when accompanied by BIOL 1108 is equivalent to BIOL 1408. Topics include those from BIOL 1308. This laboratory course cannot be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for any course except BIOL 1308. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1308. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
BIOL 1109. DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT LABORATORY (0-3-1) 2601015103
Optional laboratory to accompany BIOL 1309, if a laboratory course is desired or required. BIOL 1309 when accompanied by BIOL 1109, is equivalent to BIOL 1409. Topics include those from BIOL 1309. This laboratory course cannot be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for any course except BIOL 1309. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1309. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
BIOL 1308. GENERAL BIOLOGY: FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL BIOLOGY (OPTIONAL SEPARATE LABORATORY) (3-0-3) 2601015103
BIOL 1408. GENERAL BIOLOGY: FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL BIOLOGY (LABORATORY INCLUDED) (3-3-4) 2601015103
Scientific method, chemical properties of life, cells and organelles, metabolism, photosynthesis, respiration, cell division, genetics, molecular genetics and genetic engineering. Designed primarily to be the first biology course for nonscience majors. BIOL 1308 when accompanied by BIOL 1108 is equivalent to BIOL 1408. If a laboratory course is required, student should take either BIOL 1408 or BIOL 1308 accompanied by BIOL 1108 (Fundamentals of Cell Biology Laboratory). Credit given for only one of BIOL 1308, 1406, or 1408. May be taken independently from BIOL 1309/1409. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
BIOL 1309. GENERAL BIOLOGY: DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT (OPTIONAL SEPARATE LABORATORY). (3-0-3) 2601015103
BIOL 1409. GENERAL BIOLOGY: DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT (LABORATORY INCLUDED) (3-3-4) 2601015103
Intended primarily for nonscience majors. Diversity, structure and life cycles of monerans, protists, fungi, plants, animals (including humans); population genetics, evolution, principles of ecology and global ecology. BIOL 1309 when accompanied by BIOL 1109 is equivalent to BIOL 1409. If a laboratory course is required, student should take either BIOL 1409 or 1309 accompanied by BIOL 1109 (Diversity and Environment Laboratory). Credit given for only one of BIOL 1309, 1407, or 1409. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
BIOL 1371. INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3-0-3) 2607075103
An introductory course in human anatomy and physiology. Principles of anatomical structure and function of human body. Emphasizing terminology, including spelling, definitions and pronunciations. Recommended for students who plan to take BIOL 2401, but who lack sufficient high school or college science backgrounds. With advisor's approval, counts as elective hours toward Associate in Arts degree and certain Associate in Applied Science degrees. Does not satisfy the natural sciences requirement for the AA or AAS degree and does not apply toward the AS degree. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
BIOL 1406. BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I - CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR (3-3-4) 2601015103
Provides a foundation in biological concepts for students majoring in the sciences. Includes fundamentals of molecular biology, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell reproduction, genetics and biotechnology. Students should take courses from the major's track sequence (BIOL 1406, 1407, 1411 and 1413) or the nonscience major's sequence (BIOL 1308/1408 and 1309/1409) but not both. Credit given for only one of BIOL 1308, 1406, or 1408. Prerequisite: One year each of high school biology and chemistry, or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 1411. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 1407. BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II - EVOLUTION, DIVERSITY, STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND ENVIRONMENT (3-3-4) 2601015103
Provides a foundation in biological concepts for students majoring in the sciences. Includes evolution, origin and history of life, classification and diversity of life; plant and animal structures, functions and life cycles; behavior, ecology and global ecology. Recommended for students majoring in the biological sciences and related disciplines. Required instead of BIOL 1411 and BIOL 1413 for certain programs (see biology advisor for details). Credit given for only one of BIOL 1309, 1407, or 1409. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 or equivalent, or instructor's permission. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 1411. GENERAL BOTANY (3-3-4) 2603015103
An introduction to the structure, function, diversity, evolution and ecology of plants; global ecology and ecosystems. Recommended for students majoring in the biological sciences and related disciplines. Required with BIOL 1413 instead of 1407 in some programs (see biology advisor for details). Prerequisite: BIOL 1406. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 1413. GENERAL ZOOLOGY (3-3-4) 2607015103
A panorama unveiling the diversity, evolutionary history, structure, function and reproductive processes of the major animal phyla. Emphasis on evolution and ecology and the dynamic ways in which species adapt to their environments. Recommended for students majoring the biological sciences and related disciplines. Required with BIOL 1411 instead of 1407 in some programs (see biology advisor for details). Prerequisite: BIOL 1406. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2106. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY (0-3-1) 0301035101
Optional laboratory to accompany BIOL 2306, if a laboratory course is desired or required. Topics include those from BIOL 2306. Cannot be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for any course except BIOL 2306. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 2306. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2306. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (OPTIONAL SEPARATE LABORATORY) (3-0-3) 0301035101
Study of humans and sustainability, ecological principles, sustaining biodiversity, natural resources, population ecology and environmental economics. Counts towards AA or AS degree in biology if accompanied by BIOL 2106. Prerequisite: BIOL 1309 or 1407. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2401. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3-3-4) 2607075103
Study of the structure and function of the human body. Course includes anatomical terminology and principles of cell biology followed by an in-depth study of tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Prerequisite: One year high school biology (or 4 semester hours college biology) and one year high school chemistry (or 4 semester hours college chemistry); or BIOL 1371. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2402. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (3-3-4) 2607075103
Continuation of the study of the structure and function of the human body. Detailed study of special senses and the endocrine, urinary, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems and human development. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2416. GENETICS (3-4-4) 2608045103
Study of the principles of molecular and classical genetics and the function and transmission of hereditary material. Includes studies of the following topics: Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance, Molecular Genetics (including nucleic acid structure, replication and protein synthesis, gene and chromosomal mutations, gene expression, regulations of gene activity, genetic engineering, recombinant DNA and biotechnology) and Population Genetics. Recommended for students majoring in the biological sciences and related disciplines. Prerequisites: BIOL 1407 and CHEM 1412, or their equivalents, or instructor's permission. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
BIOL 2418. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (3-3-4) 2607015224
Survey of invertebrates; emphasis on phylogeny, morphology, life history and ecology of local forms. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of General Biology or equivalent. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
BIOL 2420. MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (3-3-4) 2605035103
Study of microorganisms; emphasis on microbe morphology and physiology; principles of disinfection, sterilization, immunity and pathogenicity. This course is intended for pre-nursing and associate-degree nursing majors, dental hygiene, pre-medical technology, respiratory therapy and surgical technology majors. Students may take this nonmajor's course (BIOL 2420) or the major's track course (BIOL 2421) but not both. Prerequisites: one year of high school biology (or 4 semester hours of biology) and CHEM 1406 or equivalent. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M2.
BIOL 2421. MICROBIOLOGY (3-3-4) 2605035103
Foundations in microbiological concepts for students majoring in the biological sciences and others majoring in sciences that require an emphasis in biology (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, etc.) are provided. Topics of study are the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, ecological associations, infection and immunity of bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. Laboratory includes the handling and pure-culture techniques needed for the isolation, growth and taxonomic elucidation of various microbes. Students may take this major's track course (BIOL 2421) or the nonmajor's course (BIOL 2420) but not both. Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1412 or their equivalents or instructor's permission. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
BIOL 2428. VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (3-3-4) 2607015303
Evolution of chordate structure as evidenced by comparative morphology and embryology of vertebrates; for biology majors, pre-medical and pre-dental students. Prerequisite: BIOL 1407 or 1413, or equivalent. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.