Biological Sciences

A laboratory experience emphasizing the anatomy of human organ systems and measurements of human physiology. The course does not meet requirements for AS degree science majors.

Focuses on concepts of basic chemistry and human biology, including basic cellular biology and the structure and function of human organ systems. 

Students will apply laboratory techniques in experimentation and observation to illustrate biological concepts as covered in Biology for General Education. This course is not appropriate for biology or health science majors and will not fulfill the lab requirement of BIO 1103.

A survey of biology to include an introduction to the fundamental principles of living organisms including properties, organizations, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Introductory study of concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology and the scientific method are included. Not appropriate for biology or health science majors. Lab is required.

Students will apply laboratory techniques in experimentation and observation to illustrate biological concepts covered in Biology for Majors.

Cellular and molecular biology are the main areas of focus. Basic concepts of ecology will also be covered.

This course will cover the structure and function of plants. Topics to be covered include cells, tissues, photosynthesis, survey of plant groups, and plant reproduction. Students will be required to use microscopes and other lab equipment as necessary. This course is designed for science majors.

This course covers the fundamental principles of botany, including properties, structure and function, growth, and classification of plants. Concepts included are plant reproduction, photosynthesis, ecology, and genetics. This course is designed for science majors.

Laboratory exercises illustrating animal structure, physiology, genetics, and ecology.

Principles governing all animals’ forms and functions. This course will cover extensively the phylogenetic survey of the Kingdom Protista and Kingdom Animalia.

Emphasizes cell structure; histology of human tissues; anatomy of the integument, human skeleton, muscles, and nervous system.

The first course of a two-semester sequence. Topics include anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cellular biology, histology, the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

Emphasizes reflexes and sensation, special senses, hematology, anatomy of the heart, circulatory system, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, ECGs, and urinalysis.

The second course of a two-semester sequence. Covers the structure and functions of the following systems: special senses, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Nutrition and metabolism are also covered.

Provides experience with microbiological laboratory techniques. Emphasis placed on culturing and identifying medically important bacteria and human parasites.

Emphasizes the biology of medically important microorganisms. Topics include the history of microbiology, cellular and molecular biology of prokaryotes, epidemiology and pathogenicity, as well as surveys of bacterial, fungal and viral groups.

Field Techniques in Science is a course that is designed to introduce the student to standard techniques that are employed in various avenues of scientific investigation. This course will be the practical application of the ideas in the scientific curriculum (i.e., Biological Sciences, Zoology, Chemistry, and Statistics). Specifically, the students will learn standard methods for monitoring the environment (e.g., water chemistry and bio-monitoring), as well as techniques that are of interest to the students and/or instructor.