| Biology Course Descriptions
| BIO
1 Foundations of Biology |
3 credits |
| Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal
form, function and relationships. Prepares students who have
a deficiency in high school biology. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| BIO 100
Basic Human Biology |
3 credits |
| Presents basic principles of human anatomy and
physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| BIO
101-102 General Biology I-II |
4
credits each |
| 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. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3
hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| BIO
141-142 Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II |
4
credits each |
| Integrates anatomy and physiology
of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture
3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per
week. |
| BIO 150
Introductory Microbiology |
4 credits |
| Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms.
Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6
hours per week. |
| BIO 275 Marine Ecology |
4 credits |
| Applies ecosystem concepts to marine habitats. Includes laboratory and field work. Prerequisite: BIO 101-102 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| BIO 278
Coastal Ecology |
3
credits |
| Investigates beach, salt marsh, and estuarine
ecosystems, including the effects of chemical, geological, and
physical factors upon the distribution of organisms. Discusses
the effects of pollution and human manipulation of the coastline.
Includes observation and identification of coastal plants and
animals, and analysis of the dynamics of coastal community structure
and function in a field-based setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory
3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
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