BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Study and examination of the concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Continuation of BIOL 1406. The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Laboratory activities will reinforce study of the diversity and classification of life, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1406. TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH-0362 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction.
BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi. (This course is intended for science majors.) Required Prerequisite(s):
Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314 (or concurrent enrollment in higher level mathematics)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 4 An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological sciences/life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1406BIOL 1407 and CHEM 1411 Required Corequisite(s): Instructor Approval
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Principles of environmental systems and ecology, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations, abiotic interactions, symbiotic relationships, natural resources and their management, lifestyle analysis, evolutionary trends, hazards and risks, and approaches to ecological research. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 0361 with minimum grade of C and MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Study of the principles of molecular and classical genetics and the function and transmission of hereditary material. May include population genetics and genetic engineering. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 5 An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological sciences/life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1406BIOL 1407 and CHEM 1411 Required Corequisite(s): Instructor Approval
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Content may be either integrated or specialized. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 0361 with minimum grade of C and MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 or TSI Math placement of 350 or more.
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune , lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 0361 with minimum grade of C and MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 or appropriate TSI Math placement score and BIOL 2401.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Principles of environmental systems and ecology, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations, abiotic interactions, symbiotic relationships, natural resources and their management, lifestyle analysis, evolutionary trends, hazards and risks, and approaches to ecological research. Laboratory activities will reinforce principles of environmental systems and ecology, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations, abiotic interactions, symbiotic relationships, natural resources and their management, lifestyle analysis, evolutionary trends, hazards and risks, and approaches to ecological research. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 0361 with minimum grade of C and MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 4 This course covers basic microbiology and immunology, and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and a cellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing. MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 0361 with minimum grade of C and MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 4 Principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes. The course will also examine the interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment. Laboratory activities will reinforce principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI compliant in all areas and BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, and CHEM 1411