Biological Sciences

Courses

BIOL 10031: BIOLOGY FOR GENERAL EDUCATION LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1004

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 BIOL 10103. Formerly BIO 1031. 

Corequisites

BIOL 10043: BIOLOGY FOR GENERAL EDUCATION

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1004

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. BIOL 10031 Biology for General Education Lab is required. Formerly BIO 1033.

Corequisites

BIOL 10101: BIOLOGY FOR MAJORS LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1014

Students will apply laboratory techniques in experimentation and observation to illustrate biological concepts covered in BIOL 10103 Biology for Majors. Formerly BIO 1101. 

Corequisites

BIOL 10103: BIOLOGY FOR MAJORS

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1014

Cellular and molecular biology are the main areas of focus. Basic concepts of ecology will also be covered. BIOL 10101 Biology for Majors Lab is required. Formerly BIO 1103. 

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BIOL 10151: ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2

A laboratory experience emphasizing the anatomy of human organ systems and measurements of human physiology. The course does not meet the requirements for AS degree science majors. Formerly BIO 1011. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher or have equivalent placement test score.

Corequisites

BIOL 10253: ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

Focuses on concepts of basic chemistry and human biology, including basic cellular biology and the structure and function of human organ systems. BIOL 10151 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Lab required. Formerly BIO 1013. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher or have equivalent placement test score.

Corequisites

BIOL 10301: GENERAL BOTANY LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1034

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. Formerly BIO 1111. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher.

Corequisites

BIOL 10303: GENERAL BOTANY

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL1034

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. BIOL 10301 General Botany Lab required. Formerly BIO 1113. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher. 

Corequisites

BIOL 10503: PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 1054

Principles governing all animals’ forms and functions. This course will cover extensively the phylogenetic survey of the Kingdom Protista and Kingdom Animalia. BIOL 10501 Principles of Zoology Lab required. Formerly BIO 1123. 

Prerequisites

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BIOL 20001: MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2004

Provides experience with microbiological laboratory techniques. Emphasis placed on culturing and identifying medically important bacteria and human parasites. Formerly BIO 2201. 

Corequisites

BIOL 20003: MICROBIOLOGY

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2004

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. BIOL 20001 Microbiology Lab required. Formerly BIO 2203. 

Prerequisites

Any biology course with a four-hour combination of lecture and laboratory with a grade of "C" or higher, except BIOL 10043 and BIOL 10031. 

Corequisites

BIOL 23051: FIELD TECHNIQUES IN SCIENCE

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2

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. Formerly BIO 2301.

BIOL 24001: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2404

Emphasizes cell structure; histology of human tissues; anatomy of the integument, human skeleton, muscles, and nervous system. Formerly BIO 2001. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher or have equivalent placement test score.

Corequisites

BIOL 24003: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2404

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. BIOL 24001 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab required. Formerly BIO 2003. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher or have equivalent placement test score.

Corequisites

BIOL 24101: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2414

Emphasizes reflexes and sensation, special senses, hematology, anatomy of the heart, circulatory system, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, ECGs, and urinalysis. Formerly BIO 2011. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher. 

Corequisites

BIOL 24103: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
ACTS Equivalency Course ID
BIOL 2414

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. BIOL 24101 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab required. Formerly BIO 2013. 

Prerequisites

Must complete all pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher. 

Corequisites