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BIO 101 General Biology I (F, Sp, Su, 4 cr)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution.
Prerequisite: MTH 4 or MTE 1-9 or appropriate placement score or SAT score great than or equal to 520 or ACT score greater than or equal to 22; Placement into ENG 111 (completion of all developmental ENG courses).
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 102 General Biology II (F, Sp, Su, 4 cr)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution.
Prerequisite BIO 101. Corequisite BIO 102 Lab
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 106 Life Science (F, Sp, Su, 4 cr)
Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioenergetics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution, some animal and plant systems and ecology. Designed for the non-science major.
Prerequisite: BSK 9 or MTE 1-6 or appropriate place score or SAT score greater than or equal to 480 or ACT score greater than or equal to 20; minimum COMPASS READING score of 77, or SAT Critical Reading of 520 or ACT of 19. Corequisite: BIO 106 Lab.
Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both Biology 106 and Biology 101 or Biology 102.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 107 Biology of Environment (F, Sp, Su, 4 cr)
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification and recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate and ozone depletion, pollution examples and antipollution laws and acid deposition. Designed for the non-science major.
Prerequisite: BSK 9 or MTE 1-6 or appropriate place score or SAT score greater than or equal to 480 or ACT score greater than or equal to 20; minimum COMPASS READING score of 77, or SAT Critical Reading of 520 or ACT of 19. Corequisite: BIO 107 Lab.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (F, Sp, 4 cr)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body.
Prerequisites: Completed NAS 2 or BIO 101 or college chemistry or 1 year of high school biology and chemistry and placement into ENG 111.
Corequisite: BIO 141 lab
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (F, Sp, Su, 4 cr)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body.
Prerequisite: BIO 141; corequisite: BIO 142 lab
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 145 Human Anatomy & Physiology for the Health Sciences
(4 cr)
Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning enroll in some health sciences programs. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
BIO 150 Microbiology (F, 4 cr)
Surveys microorganisms, presenting their characteristic and activities as related to health and disease.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
BIO 180 Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology
(1 cr)
Provides an understanding of the many careers in biotechnology and the Central Dogma of Biology on which these careers are based..
Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
BIO 206 Cell Biology (F, 4 cr)
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division and control of gene expression. Prerequisite one year of college biology or one year of college chemistry.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 and BIO 102 or CHM 101 and CHM 102 or CHM 111 and CHM 112.; corequisite: BIO 206 Lab
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 256 General Genetics (Sp, 4 cr)
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 and BIO 102 and ENG 112
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 299 Supervised Study (F, Sp, 1 cr)
Assignment of problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Completed BIO 102 or division approval.
Variable hours per week.
