BIO 130 Evolution and Behavior 4 Credit Hours
Introduces principles of animal and human behavioral developed in ethology and sociobiology. Genes, mechanisms, and evolutionary explanations of behaviors are considered. Topics include instincts, learning, motivation, communication, aggression, sexual behaviors, territoriality, play, vestigial behaviors, and selfishness and altruism. This course is for students in all fields of study who wish to learn about the revolutionary contributions of behavioral biology. Four hours of lecture per week.
Instructor: Mrs. Linda Brandt Mr. Stewart Vining
BIO 131 Introductory Biology 4 Credit Hours
A study of living organisms including the following units: cell biology, genetics, plant structure and function (emphasizing flowering plants), ecology, and animal structure and function (emphasizing human digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, and reproduction). Lectures and laboratory work are coordinated. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Instructors: Mrs. Linda Brandt, Dr. Lynn Rivers, Mrs. Judy Kelly, Mrs. Cindy Bida, Dr.Charles Jacobs.
BIO 134 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Limited to students as noted below.
Designed to meet the curricular needs of students enrolled in the Health Careers programs of Medical Information Technology, Medical Transcription, and Medical Office Assistant. Not acceptable for the Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, and Physical Therapist Assistant programs, which require BIO 233 and BIO 234. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Instructors: Mr. Stewart Vining Dr. Lynn Rivers
Biology 135 Microbiology for the Allied Health Sciences
Prerequisite:
Microbiology for the Allied Health Sciences is a one-semester introduction to microbiology for students in specialized programs, such as Surgical Technology and Respiratory Therapy. It requires no prerequisites, and students learn both traditional microbiological techniques and their practical applications. The course has three lectures and one laboratory session per week.
Instructor: Dr. Charles Jacobs, Dr. Furat Ali Al-Shemeri
BIO 137 Environmental Science 4 Credit Hours
Introduces major environmental influences affecting living organisms in the modern world. Ecological concepts, growth and regulation of populations, community interactions, resources, pollution, environmental issues, and the human organism's role in preserving the environment are covered. Human modification of natural systems and strategies of promoting environmental health globally and locally are emphasized. Four hours of lecture per week; no laboratory.
Instructor: Mrs. Judy Kelly
BIO 141 Botany 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 131 or equivalent (with a grade of C or better)
Introduces all fields of plant biology and the diversity of plant life inhabiting the biosphere. Included are field trips to local natural areas to study plant ecology and laboratory experiments in plant genetics and plant physiology. Topics of current environmental concern relating to botany are covered. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Instructor: Mrs. Judy Kelly
BIO 143 Zoology 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 131 or equivalent (with a grade of C or better)
Examines the structure and function of various animals. Emphasis is on the taxonomic relationships, evolution, embryology, and natural history of the major animal groups, from the single-cell protozoa to the higher animals. Lecture and laboratory work are coordinated. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Instructor: Mrs. Cindy Bida
BIO 150 Biology: Organisms, Genes, and Ecology
BIO 152 Biology: Cells and Molecular Biology
BIO 205 Genetics 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 131 or the equivalent (with a grade of C or better).
A study of the fundamental principles of genetics, including Mendelian inheritance, sex determination, hormonal influence on gene action, mutations, gene regulation, molecular genetics, gene mapping, recombinant DNA techniques, population genetics, and evolutionary implications. Lab work involves experiments coordinated with specific lecture topics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Instructor: Mrs. Linda Brandt
BIO 233 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 131 or the equivalent or one year of high school biology (with a grade of B of better). Lectures cover the principles and underlying concepts of chemistry, cell biology, histology, articulations, bones, muscles, and the nervous system. Labs reinforce these lecture units. BIO 233 and BIO 234 are a two-semester sequence designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in a health field. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Instructors: Dr. Ed Krol and Mr. Stewart Vining, Dr. Estella Turner-Radtke, Mr. Michael Palaski
BIO 234 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 233 at HFCC with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor.
Covers special senses, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immunity, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Labs are sequenced with and reinforce lecture content. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Instructors: Dr. Ed Krol and Mr. Stewart Vining, Dr. Estella Turner-Radtke, Mr. Michael Palaski
BIO 251 Microbiology 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 131 or the equivalent and CHEM 131 or CHEM 141 with a grade of C or better. Designed to stress the fundamental concepts and techniques of microbiology through the isolation, cultivation, and observation of microorganisms in order to understand their roles in nature, agriculture, health, home economics, and sanitation. Two hours of lecture and six hours of lab per week.
Instructor: Dr. Charles Jacobs, Dr. Furat Ali Al-Shemeri
BIO 295 Honors Directed Study in Aquatic Environments 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Honors standing, one year of college chemistry, BIO 131 and MATH 140 with grades of C or better, and permission of the instructor. Directs the student in individualized research and learning in the field of aquatic environments. Students collect and with the aid of computers analyze samples and then summarize their work in a research paper.
BIO 296 Honors Directed Study in Microbiology 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisites: Honors standing, one year of college chemistry, BIO 131 and MATH 140 with grades of C or better, and permission of the instructor
BIO 297 Honors Directed Study in Microbiology 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 251 with a grade of B or better, permission of the instructor, and honors standing. Allows the student, in consultation with the instructor, to investigate in depth a topic selected from the field of microbiology. Meeting times and credit hours will be arranged.
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