BIO - Biology Courses

BIO 105 Science of Biology
4 credits
BIO 105 examines the basis of biology in the modern world and surveys the current knowledge and conceptual framework of the discipline. BIO 105 explores biology as a science - a process of gaining new knowledge - and the impact of biological science on society. This course includes laboratory experiences and is designed for non-science majors.

BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
4 credits
BIO 106 focuses on basic knowledge of body structures and function, and provides a foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease conditions. This course is designed for individuals interested in health care and is directly applicable to the Practical Nursing Program, Paramedic Program and the Medical Office Technology Program.

BIO 111 General College Biology with Lab
5 credits
BIO 111 examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. This course includes cell structure and function, and the latest information: metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience.

BIO 112 General College Biology II with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 111
BIO 112 is a continuation of Biology I. This course includes ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals. This course includes laboratory experience.

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 201 focuses on an integrated study of the human body, including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. This course examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integumentary, skeletal, articulational, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. It includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence.

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credits
Prerequisites: BIO 201 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 202 focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive and development. This course includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.

BIO 208 Microbiology
5 credits
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 208 surveys the biology of microorganisms. Topics include microbial diversity, functional anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, ecology and disease. This mandatory laboratory allows students to experiment on, examine, culture, and identify microbes.

BIO 211 Cell Biology
4 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 211 is an intensive study of the cell and its organelles. Emphasis will be on the molecular mechanisms involved in cell communication, metabolism, motility, genetics, growth, and reproduction. This course requires hands-on laboratory experience.

BIO 212 Molecular Biology
4 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 212 is an intensive survey of molecular biology techniques and principles. Topics will include chemical and enzymatic reactions, cellular processes, DNA, RNA, and protein manipulations, and genetic studies. This course requires hands-on laboratory experience.

BIO 220 General Zoology
5 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 220 focuses on the study of invertebrate and vertebrate animals and examines structure, evolutionary development, ecology, classification, physiology, reproduction, and zoogeography. A survey of zoological diversity emphasizes the characteristics, zoological contributions, and classification of animal phyla and major classes. This course requires hands-on laboratory and field experience and is designed for biology majors.

BIO 221 Botany
5 credits
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 221, designed for a biology major, is a study of nonvascular and vascular plants. It emphasizes photosynthetic pathways, form and function, reproduction, physiology, genetics, diversity, evolution, and ecology. This course requires mandatory hands-on laboratory and field experience.

BIO 228 Field Biology
4 credits
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.
BIO 228 involves in-depth field study of natural environments within and outside of the United States. This course varies from seven to twenty-one days in length. Focuses on the identification of organisms, as well as an examination of ecological concepts and principles. This course requires hands-on laboratory and field experience (includes extensive hiking).

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