List of Courses

Biology

• BIO 100 Basic Human Biology (3 Cr.)

  Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology.  Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• BIO 101 General Biology I (4 Cr.)

  Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 102 General Biology II (4 Cr.)

  Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 106 Life Science (4 Cr.)

  Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioenergetics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution and ecology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 107 Biology of the Environment (4 Cr.)

  Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate and ozone depletion and acid deposition.  Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 110 General Botany (4 Cr.)

  Emphasizes plant life cycles, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy and evolution. Considers the principles of genetics, ecology and physiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 115 Wild Mushroom Identification (2 Cr.)

  Provides familiarity with the potential value of wild mushrooms as a nutritional source and as a food delicacy. Includes positive identification of the several deadly mushrooms, recognition of various toxic and hallucinogenic species and of the edible mushrooms found in this area. Includes field trips. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

• BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Cr.)

  Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics and pathology. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Cr.)

  Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics and pathology. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology (4 Cr.)

  Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 161 Field Biology of Animals I (4 Cr.)

  Studies natural history, life cycles, population dynamics, taxonomy and general morphology of animals with emphasis upon identification, collection and preservation methods. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 162 Field Biology of Animals II (4 Cr.)

  Studies natural history, life cycles, population dynamics, taxonomy and general morphology of animals with emphasis upon identification, collection and preservation methods. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 206 Cell Biology (4 Cr.)

  Introduces the ultra-structure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division and control of gene expression. Prerequisite: one year of college biology or one year of college chemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

• BIO 270 General Ecology (4 Cr.)

  Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities and ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIO 101–102 or instructor approval. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.