Biological Sciences

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Laboratory exercises illustrating animal structure, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Formerly BIO 1121. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.