Associate in Science
Biology
Degrees and Certificates
Courses
BIOL/ANTH101: Biological Anthropology: Human Origins and Evolution
Credits 4Introduction to biological anthropology. Study of human genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and primatol-ogy including the primate fossil record. Demonstrates how biological aspects of humans have evolved and how biological evolution is intertwined with human culture, human behavior and the environment. Only anthropology course that fulfills laboratory science requirements. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL/PHIL104: Bioethics: Realities of the New Millennium
Credits 3Deals with the controversial biological issues of today: animal welfare, bioengineering, death and dying issues concerning the unborn to the aged, etc. Focus is on student opinions and in-depth discussions. Of particular interest to students in Allied Health. May be used as a liberal arts or free elective.
BIOL103: Biology of Our World
Credits 4A survey of biological principles including cell theory, diversity of living organisms, bioenergetics, genetics and evolution. Continuity is maintained via an ecological emphasis and the application of biology to everyday life. This course includes animal dissection. Will not serve as a prerequisite for upper-level biology offerings. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL109: General Biology I
Credits 4Introduction of biological principles of chemical and cellular organization, metabolism and energy processing, cellular reproduction, genetics, evolution and microbes. Recommended for science majors or students requiring two semesters of biological science. General Biology I (BIOL109) and Biology of Our World (BIOL103) are not equivalent or sequential courses. Students may use only one of these introductory courses to meet the lab science requirement. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL110: General Biology II
Credits 4Aspects of animal and plant life, anatomy, physiology, development, control mechanisms, behavior, evolution and distribution. Investigative laboratory experience with living and preserved material. This course includes animal and plant dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL118: The Human Body
Credits 4Study of the structure and function of the organ systems stressing their role in keeping the body alive. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for any biology course. This course may include animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL205: Genetics
Credits 4Genetics is designed to give the student an overview of the discipline of genetics, the study of the transmission of biological properties from parents to the offspring. This course introduces the principles of transmission, molecular, population, and quantitative genetics. The laboratory activities will teach students basic skills in classic and modern genetics.
BIOL220: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits 4Study of basic cell biology, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous and endocrine systems. This course includes animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL221: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits 4Study of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. This course includes animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
BIOL250: Microbiology
Credits 4Introductory survey of microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, molds, viruses, rickettsiae, protozoa and algae. Emphasis on bacteria in their various ecological niches. Attention given to the medical, sanitary and industrial aspects of microbiology.
BIOL301: Biochemistry
Credits 3This is a one-semester course which introduces the student to Biochemistry. This course is designed to provide the students with principle knowledge regarding the chemical and physical properties of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins) and their function in a biological system. The course covers the fundamentals of biochemistry including buffers, blood, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. General properties of enzymes and their kinetics, hemoglobin structure and function, energy generation and signal transduction in cells will be covered.