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May 06, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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If you’re seeking individual course requirements pertaining to electives, the Course Filter below will assist in narrowing your search.
Variable Courses
Credit Hours-Lecture-Lab
X=Variable
FLI - Foreign Language Institute Courses
VAR - Variable Credit Courses
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BIO-100 Life Science
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 2
This course covers a study of the biological principles that apply to all living systems. A survey of living organisms with an emphasis on how life functions on earth and how living things have adapted over time is explored. Laboratory activities give students the opportunity to apply biological principles presented in lecture.
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BIO-105 Environmental Science
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 2
This course provides a study of how human population affects the earth’s ecosystems by its use of earth’s resources and disposal of their waste products. Critical thinking is emphasized.
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BIO-135 Nutrition for Living
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is a survey of human nutrition. Students will study the different nutrients found in foods, food grouping systems, the human digestive system, body weight maintenance, immunity and disease prevention, nutrition throughout the lifespan and food processing technology.
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BIO-142 Essential Biology
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course provides a study of the biological principles that apply to all living systems, including ecological principles. In addition, this course provides a survey of living organisms with an emphasis on how life functions on Earth and how living things have adapted over time. Prerequisite(s): BCS 115 , or BCS 145 or BCS 165 .
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BIO-160 General Biology I
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 3
This course is an introductory biology course for biology majors and minors. It provides an introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics and evolution. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate in the laboratory the principles presented in lecture.
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BIO-170 General Biology II
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 3
This is the second half of a two-semester biology sequence. This course introduces the student to the biology of organisms, including evolutionary history, diversity, structure and function of major taxa and ecology. Laboratory work gives students an opportunity to illustrate the principles presented in lecture. Laboratory activities include computer simulations of complex systems and dissection of different organisms.
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BIO-250 Genetics
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 3
This course is an introduction to basic concepts of molecular, Mendelian genetics and an inquiry into the basic processes of evolution. Basic laboratory techniques in genetics are performed. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and grade of “C” or better in MTH 110 .
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BIO-275 Environmental Biology
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 3
This course studies basic ecological principles with application and relevance to environmental issues. Students have the opportunity in the laboratory to demonstrate principles presented in lecture. Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 or BIO 170 .
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BIO-290 Co-Operative Ed/Intern
Credits: Variable
Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 3
This course provides students with supervised work experience in the major discipline, which allows the student the opportunity to make practical application of the skills and knowledge attained. An individual application and instructional management plan determines course goals. Prerequisite(s): Complete 30 credit hours or more and permission of department chair.
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BIO-292 General Microbiology
Credits: 5
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 4
The structure and function of bacteria, viruses and fungi are studied. The diversity of the microbial world and their role in the environment are also explored. Students master basic laboratory techniques in microbiology and have an opportunity to perform some of the more advanced molecular techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 .
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