| BIO 110 |
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab
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Pre/Corequisite: Pre-requisite: MAT 010
Pre/co-requisites: if taught in English: ENG 091 or ESL 091
Pre/co-requisites: if taught in Spanish: SPA 222
This course is designed to give students an overview of the
principles of biology that apply to living organisms. Topics
examined will include the structure and function of the cell,
diffusion and osmosis, types of plant and animal tissues,
molecular biology, and animal reproduction and development.
The laboratory illustrates the concepts discussed in the lecture.
This course is for non-science major students. Offered in
Spanish and English. |
| BIO 120 |
PLANTS AND SOCIETY |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 110
Pre/Corequisites: if taught in English: ESL 091 or ENG 091
Pre/Corequisites: if taught in Spanish: SPA 222
This course introduce students to the world of plants; their vital
role in human life and in human society as sources of
food, medicine, fiber, fuel, technology and the environment.
Students will study plant domestication and social implications
associated with the biological and technical aspects of crop
production including historical developments and global
environmental issues. |
| BIO 130 |
ORGANISMIC BIOLOGY |
4 credits, 3-hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 110
Lecture topics include the theory of evolution by natural
selection, the evolution and diversity of organisms and their
classification into the five kingdoms. Students will learn the
main morphological features of each group as well as animal
digestion, endocrine system, circulation, immunity, nervous
system and basic concepts of ecology. The laboratory
illustrates the concepts discussed in the lecture. This course is
for non-science major students. |
| BIO 210 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY I (Formerly BIO 3902) |
4 credits, 3-hrs lecture/3 hrs lab |
Prerequisite: ESL 091 or ENG 091; MAT 020 or Exempt
This course, the first of two courses in biological science is
intended for students preparing for careers in science. Lecture
topics include basic properties of living organisms, metabolism,
energy transformation, cellular reproduction, Mendelian
genetics, molecular genetics and gene expression. Offered in
English. |
| BIO 220 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY II (Formerly BIO 3904) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3 hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 210
This is the second part of two courses in biological science
intended for students preparing for careers in science. Lecture
topics include the theory of evolution by natural selection, the
evolution and diversity of organisms and their classification into
five kingdoms. The students will learn about animal nutrition,
circulation, gas exchange, homeostasis, immunity, nervous
control, reproduction and development and ecology. Offered in
English. |
| BIO 230 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (Formerly BIO 3906) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Corequisite: ENG 091, ESL 091 or ESL 035; MAT 020
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic chemistry,
body fluids, and the structure and function of the cell. The
student will also list and describe the four kinds of animal
tissue; list major bones and their function; and describe
structure and function of the muscular and circulatory systems.
Offered in English only. |
| BIO 240 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (Formerly BIO 3908) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 230
The student will study and describe the structure and function
of the urinary, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and
reproductive systems. Offered in English only. |
| BIO 260 |
INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS |
4 credits; 2 hrs. lecture/ 4 hrs. Lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 220
Corequisite: MAT 160
This course focuses on topics from Mendelian, molecular and
population genetics; including concepts of inheritance, history of
genetics, molecular genetics using the DNA organization,
chromosome structure, genes, alleles and the transmission of
genetic information, and the use of genetic techniques in
ecological/conservation programs Laboratory work includes
experiments in Mendelian genetics using plants and animals and the study of chromosome material in bacteria. |
| BIO 299 |
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN BIOLOGY |
3 credits, 3 hours. |
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and CHE 220
with a minimum grade of B
This course is designed to help students study particular topics
of interest in the biological sciences while developing advanced
research skills fundamental in planning and carrying out an
independent scientific research project. Students will conduct
laboratory, field research or library research using sophisticated
methodology equipment and techniques to obtain and analyze
data. The research findings will be presented using oral and
written papers. |
| BIO 310 |
MICROBIOLOGY (Formerly BIO 3912) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 220 or 240
The student will study and describe terms related to the
following aspects of microbiology: history, methods of studying
and cultivation, reproduction and growth, metabolism, genetics,
and control. The student will also study the following topics:
pathogens, resistance and immunity, bacteria, rickettsia,
chlamydia, viruses, parasitology, mycology, and epidemiology.
Offered in English only. |
Courses identified with an asterisk (*) will be offered when there is sufficient demand.
