BIOL 1455 Medical Terminology (1 Lab; 1 Cr) This is a self-paced program designed to enhance basic word-attack skills and medical vocabulary for students and workers in the allied health sciences field.
BIOL 1535 Introduction to Microbiology (2 Lec; 1 Lab; 3 Cr) Goal 3 This course is an introduction to the basic characteristics of microorganisms and their beneficial and detrimental effects. This study includes an introduction to the cell, viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. A special emphasis is placed on microorganisms of medical significance. Aseptic techniques are of major concern in the laboratory.
BIOL 1536 Contemporary Issues in Biology (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goals 3 & 10 This course will focus on current issues in biology. Basic biology concepts and lab demonstrations will be applied to current topics. Prerequisite: College level reading and MATH 0091.
BIOL 1545 Basic Biology: A Human Approach (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goal 3 This course teaches the biological principles for the non-science major. Concepts covered include cytology, reproduction, inheritance, immunology, anatomy, and physiology with a human emphasis. Prerequisite: College level reading and MATH 0091.
BIOL 1546 Environmental Science (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goals 3 & 10 Offering an introduction to ecology and natural systems, this course includes the study of human impact on ecosystems including pollution, energy, and agriculture. Prerequisite: College level reading and MATH 0091.
BIOL 1551 College Biology I (4 Lec; 1 Lab; 5 Cr) Goal 3 This course is a study of cell structure, function, and metabolism; principles of reproduction and inheritance; and a survey of the kingdoms Monera and Protista including taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, and phylogeny. Prerequisite: College level reading (High School Algebra recommended).
BIOL 1552 College Biology II (4 Lec; 1 Lab; 5 Cr) Goal 3 This course is a survey of the plant, fungi, and animal kingdoms, including taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1551 and college level reading (High School Algebra recommended).
BIOL 2535 Microbiology (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goal 3 This course encompasses a survey of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and parasites, and how these microorganisms interact with the environment, emphasizing microbe human interactions such as disease and immune response. The course is intended for science majors and allied health field majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 1545, BIOL 1551, or BIOL 2551 (or instructor consent), college level reading, and High School Algebra or Math 0094.
BIOL 2551 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goal 3 This course introduces the structural and functional aspects of selected human body systems with a strong emphasis on lab dissections and study. It is designed for nursing, medical technology, and related health sciences majors, as well as students majoring in physical education and liberal arts. Prerequisite: BIOL 1545 or BIOL 1551 (or instructor’s consent), and college level reading.
BIOL 2552 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 Lec; 1 Lab; 4 Cr) Goal 3 This course presents the structural and functional aspects of selected human body systems with a strong emphasis on lab experimentation. It includes study of those systems not covered in Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Prerequisite: BIOL 2551 and college level reading.
BIOL 2556 Genetics (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 3 and 9 Introduction to genetics including topics in; transmission, molecular, and population genetics. Special emphasis will be placed on the social impact and ethical considerations of advances in genetic research. Prerequisite: BIOL 1551 or instructor’s consent