Biology

Courses

BIOL1101C: General Biology I

Credits 4
General Biology I stresses the concepts, characteristics, and diversities of life. Emphasis is placed upon the scientific method, the chemistry of living organisms, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell reproduction, inheritance, molecular genetics, and evolution.

BIOL1111C: General Biology II

Credits 4
General Biology II stresses the origins of life, the diversity of viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi; the diversity of plants, plant structure and function; animal diversity, animal structure and function; as well as animal behavior, ecology of populations, ecosystems, and environmental concerns.

BIOL2120C: Cellular & Molecular Biology

Credits 4
This course takes a detailed look at the principles of cellular biology with an emphasis on the structure, physiology, bioenergetics, cell division, and gene expression of microbe, plant, and animal cells. Major topics include the diversity of organic molecules and macromolecules, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, DNA replication, and protein synthesis. Major modern research tools will also be explored. This course is intended for science majors.

BIOL2120Z: Cellular & Molecular Biol Lab

This course introduces the scientific method, with an emphasis on cellular structures and functions, and physiology. Laboratory demonstrations, experiments and exercises on molecular and cellular biology and organismal physiology. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL 2120C (lecture) is required.

BIOL2210C: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Credits 4

This course is the first of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing, explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal level with emphasis on anatomic, directional, and sectional terminology, basic cellular structure and metabolism, tissue differentiation and characteristics, and organ system structure and function. Specifically the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2210Z (laboratory) is required.

BIOL2210Z: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

This is the first in a series of two laboratory courses designed to introduce laboratory practices and techniques for human anatomy and physiology, from the basic cell structure through the organ system levelÍľspecifically the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2210C (lecture) is required.

BIOL2225C: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Credits 4

This course is the second of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing, explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal level with emphasis on specific cellular, tissue, and organ structure and physiology, and organ system structure and functionÍľ specifically the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Additionally, an analysis of these concepts is included: fluid and electrolyte balance, pregnancy, growth and development from zygote to newborn, and heredity. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2225Z (laboratory) is required.

BIOL2225Z: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

This is the second in a series of two laboratory courses designed to introduce laboratory practices and techniques for human anatomy and physiology, from the basic cell structure through the organ system level, specifically the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2225C (lecture) is required.

BIOL2310C: Microbiology

Credits 4

Introduction to the basic principles of microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, host defenses and infectious diseases. The course will emphasize concepts related to the structure and function of microorganisms, including their mechanisms of metabolism and growth. Host parasite interactions will also be emphasized, including mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and mechanisms of host defenses against infectious diseases. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2310Z (laboratory) is required.

BIOL2310Z: Microbiology Lab

This course will emphasize both the theory and hands on application of techniques used in a microbiology laboratory for the growth and identification of bacterial species. Students will learn microscopy skills and staining techniques for the observation of bacteria. Students will also learn aseptic techniques used for isolation of bacteria, inoculation of cultures, and interpretation of selective and differential growth media for the identification of bacterial species. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2310C (lecture) is requireed.

BIOL2510: Pathophysiology I

Credits 3
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of cellular adaptation, injury and repair. Thereafter, the course focuses on the pathophysiology of anemia, neoplasms and white blood cell malignancies, brain and nervous system diseases, special senses, musculoskeletal system and joint diseases, and integumentary diseases. Immune defenses against infectious diseases and immunologic diseases are also covered. In addition, the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and other clinical considerations of diseases in these systems will be discussed.

BIOL2520: Pathophysiology II

Credits 3
Pathophysiology II builds on the concepts studied in Pathophysiology I. This course will focus on the molecular and cellular basis of diseases of the cardiovascular, clotting and coagulation, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and endocrine systems. In addition, the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and other clinical considerations of diseases in these systems will be discussed.

BIOL2610C: Principles of Biology

Credits 4
This course is an introduction to the dynamic processes of living things. Major topics include the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, population genetics, and ecology. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2610Z (laboratory) is required.

BIOL2610Z: Principles of Biology Lab

This laboratory course is an introduction to the dynamic processes of living things. This course introduces students to the methods used in the study of evolution, ecology, and biological diversity. Designed for students continuing in life sciences. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2610C (lecture) is required.