Course Descriptions

  BIOL 1322.  Nutrition.    3:3:0

Designed to develop an understanding of metabolism, nutrition, diet analysis, and diet therapy for students of nursing and other areas of science. Prerequisite: BIOL1406 or BIOL2401with a grade of “C” or better, or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2402 strongly suggested. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]  Type:  Acad

  BIOL 1406.  General Biology I.  (Core 030)                      4:3:2 

Topics emphasized will include the chemical basis of life; cell organization, function, and reproduction; energy pathways; and genetics and molecular biology. Prerequisites:  THEA reading and writing requirements met.  [Offered fall and spring semesters] Type:  Acad

  BIOL 1407.  General Biology II.  (Core 030)                      4:3:2 

Topics emphasized will include evolution, biological diversity, general ecology, and the structure and function of organisms.  Prerequisite: BIOL 1406; or a semester of college chemistry with a grade of C or better.  [Offered fall and spring semesters]  Type:  Acad 

  BIOL 2106.  Environmental Biology Lab.  (Core 030)  1:0:2

Study of human interaction with and the effect upon plant and animal communities. Includes a study of the management of natural resources, the problems caused by human population and pollution, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s role in the environment.  Field trips required. Prerequisite enrollment in BIOL 2306 or credit for BIOL 2306.  Not for major credit.   Type:  Acad

  BIOL 2306.  Environmental Biology.  (Core 030)              3:3:0

Study of human interaction with and the effect upon plant and animal communities. Includes a study of the management of natural resources, the problems caused by human population and pollution, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind's role in the environment.  Field trips required.  Prerequisite: THEA reading and writing requirements met.  Not for major credit.  Type:  Acad

  BIOL 2401.  Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Core 030)  4:3:2

Cellular organization and the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: THEA reading and writing requirements met. [Offered fall, spring, and summer I, semesters.]  Type:  Acad

  BIOL 2402.  Human Anatomy and Physiology II.  (Core 030)  4:3:2

Continuation of BIOL 2401.  Covers the circulatory, excretory, reproductive, respiratory, and digestive systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 with a grade of C or better and THEA reading and writing requirements met. [Offered fall, spring, and summer I semesters.]  Type:  Acad

  BIOL 2420.  Microbiology.  (Core 030)  4:3:2

Fundamental course for students in nursing, pharmacy, and allied health programs; stresses introductory laboratory procedures and theoretical concepts, with particular emphasis on microorganisms that cause disease. Prerequisites: THEA reading and writing requirements met.  BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, or BIOL 2401 with a grade of C or better. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]  Type:  Acad