BIO 171 Modern Biology FA 4 s.h.
A course in general biological principles relating cell structure to function. Topics discussed include the origin and evolution of life, biochemistry, energetics, the molecular basis of cell metabolism, principles of heredity and the genetic control of cell activity, cell division, and the homeostatic regulation of the cell environment. Physiological processes at the organismic level are analyzed and correlated with the simpler manifestations at the cell level. The course emphasizes modern research, the nature and philosophy of science and the art of experimentation, as carried on concurrently in the laboratory portion of the course. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
BIO 172 Plant Biology 4 s.h.
A lecture, lab and field course that introduces major topics of plant biology. Topics include: evolutionary relationships of the major plant groups from algae to angiosperms, microanatomy, morphology, development, life cycles, physiology and photosynthesis. Emphasis is on the land plants, especially the angiosperms. Included is an introduction to the ecology of major land plant groups. Prerequisite: BIO 171 or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
BIO 173 Animal Biology SP 4 s.h.
An evolutionary survey of the animals, from protozoa through chordata. Physiological systems are studied, with a focus on general performance and comparative differences among animal groups. The course examines the roles of ecosystem niches and adaptive potential, so that the student becomes aware of the evolutionary significance of the structures studied. There is also an emphasis on relationships among organisms, with a special focus on the impact on and by humans. Prerequisite: BIO 171 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
BIO 181 Anatomy & Physiology I FA 4 s.h.
This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy. The course will include the concepts of biology and chemistry necessary to the understanding of physiology. The remainder of the course will emphasize the structure and function of the cell, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as tissues, skin, joints and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens as well as experiments on animal tissue and human subjects. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3.
BIO 182 BIO 182 Anatomy & Physiology II SP 4 s.h.
This course provides a system approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as metabolism, acidbase balance and electrolytes. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens as well as experiments on animal tissue and human subjects. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3.
BIO 276 Ecology SP 4 s.h.
A study of ecological principles that pertain to individual organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics include temperature, water and energy balance within organisms, population distribution and abundance, intraspecific and interspecific interactions, species abundance and diversity, energy flow and nutrient cycling through communities, and some mechanisms of population, community and ecosystem that change over time. Laboratories will focus on both lab and field techniques in ecology, with a strong emphasis on experimental design. Prerequisite: BIO 172 or BIO 173 or permission of Instructor. (MAT 151 strongly recommended). Hours of class per week: 3.
BIO 282 Microbiology 4 s.h.
A lecture and lab course that introduces major topics of microbiology. Topics include: microbial cell structure, function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. Applied microbiology topics include biotechnology and medical microbiology. Students are introduced to basic microbiological skills in the laboratory, including sampling for microbes, aseptic technique, isolation, culturing, identification, and light microscopy techniques. Major emphasis is on bacteria. Other organisms discussed include viruses, fungi and eukaryotic human parasites. Prerequisite: BIO 171 or SCI 135 or both BIO 181 and BIO 182 or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3.
