BIO 110(3-0-3)
The Human Body
This course introduces students to biological principles as they relate to the human organism. Emphasis is placed on the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control, and the skeletal and muscular systems. This course includes the study of human diseases resulting from heredity, environment, or a malfunction of a normal system operation. Students may not get credit for this course AND BIO 112.
PR: High School Biology (taken within the past five years)
BIO 111(3-2-4)
Fundamentals of Biology
This course is a survey of the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on humans. It will examine both the internal systems of humans and the relationship of humans as organisms to the physical and biotic environment. This course is designed for students in services related fields. This course does not satisfy any requirement for the Math/Science, Computer Science, or Science degrees.
PR: Two years of high school science
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BIO 112(3-2-4)
Human Biology
This course considers the human being as a whole organism, with emphasis on human body systems, diseases from malfunctional perspective, environment, and hereditary traits. Laboratory topics cover simple internal anatomy, genetic problems, foodbourne disease investigation, and presentations on human diseases. This course does not satisfy any requirement for the Math/Science, Computer Science or Science degrees. Students may not get credit for this course and BIO 110.
PR: Two years of high school science or math, or consent of the department
BIO 115(3-0-3)
Current Topics in Biology
This is a one-semester course which will address some of the major problems and issues in biology. Cell structure and function, the nutritional needs of cells and organisms, the universal nature of the genetic code which allows genetic engineering, the effects of pollutants and the basic concepts of ecology are among the topics which will be covered. An appreciation of the scientific method and the types of questions science can answer will be fostered.
BIO 141(3-3-4)
Biology I
This first semester of a one-year course explores in depth the principles of modern biology. The development of molecular biology and its techniques will be examined, along with its impact on modern concepts of cell structure and physiology, cell reproduction, energy transfer. Genetics, including the structure and role of DNA, is examined. Changes in DNA over time, that is, evolution and adaptation, are discussed. The laboratory portion of the course consists of topics correlating with lecture and designed to lead the student into independent and/or team research and thought. There is a semester-long research project on Mendelian Genetics.
PR: Three years of high school math, high school biology and chemistry (taken within the past three years) or BIO 111 or BIO 112 and CHM 113 (taken within the past two years).
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BIO 142(3-3-4)
Biology II
This second semester of a one-year course explores in depth the principles of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology. Topics include the molecular basis of inheritance, evolution, population genetics, six-kingdom analysis, and the systems of the human body. The laboratory portion is designed in three parts. Part one consists of learning techniques in molecular biology. Part two involves learning characteristics of the six-kingdom system and the dissection of the fetal pig for different body systems. Part three consists of conducting a laboratory research project with a formal presentation of the results.
PR: BIO 141
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BIO 151(3-3-4)
Anatomy and Physiology I
This is the first course of a lecture-laboratory sequence for the students of the allied health fields. The lecture topics include anatomical medical terminology, cell structure, tissues, the skin, skeletal system, muscular system and nervous system. The laboratory topics include cells, tissues, and an examination of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on both gross and microscopic work.
PR: High School Biology and High School Chemistry (all taken within the past three years) OR BIO 112 or BIO 141 and CHM 113 or CHM 121 (taken within the past three years)
BIO 152(3-3-4)
Anatomy and Physiology II
This is the second course of a lecture-laboratory sequence designed for the students of the allied health fields. The lecture topics include the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems, and in addition, metabolism, and fluid and electrolyte balance. The laboratory work covers the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Emphasis is placed on both gross and microscopic work.
PR: BIO 151
BIO 154(3-0-3)
Introduction to Pharmacology
This course is a survey of the fundamentals of pharmacology and is designed for students in nursing or other health related fields. It will examine the basic understanding of drug actions, drug absorption, bioavailability, distribution, metabolism and excretion; the administration of therapeutic drugs; drugs that affect the nervous, cardiovascular, and renal systems; drugs with actions on smooth muscle; endocrine drugs; chemotherapeutic drugs; antimicrobials; cancer chemotherapy; immunopharmacology; special aspects of pediatric, geriatric, dermatologic and gastrointestinal pharmacology.
PR: BIO 151 and 152 and high school chemistry or CHM 113 or equivalent; higher level of chemistry preferred.
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BIO 161(3-0-3)
Basic Principles of Nutrition
This course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in health maintenance. The food sources, functions and interrelationships of the six major nutrient categories are discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. The principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are applied to nutritional assessment, menu planning and food preparation.
PR: Two years of high school science
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BIO 241(3-3-4)
Microbiology
This is a course in the fundamental principles of the biology of microorganisms. The topics include the morphology, physiology, and disease production capacity of microorganisms, protective mechanisms of hosts, control of microorganisms, genetic engineering and biotechnology, industrial microbiology, and microbial ecology.
PR: BIO 141 or 151 or permission of the department
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