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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Spring Semester This course presents a survey of the animal kingdom from invertebrates through the vertebrates. It includes classification, structure, physiology, histology, reproduction, embryology, and life histories of representative forms of the major animal groups and their relationship, application, and economic importance to man. This course is often required for students in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, certain forestry options, medical technicians, and biology majors. Students should get clearance from their prospective transfer institution prior to taking this course to assure that it is a requirement. This course fulfills a laboratory science requirement for the A.S., A.A. and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: Two 2-hour labs per week (BIOL 202L) Recommended: BIOL 100 or BIOL 115
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Fall Semester BIOL 203 is an introduction to the plant kingdom starting with the bluegreen algae or cyanobacteria and progressing in an evolutionary fashion through gymnosperms and angiosperms. When possible, each group is related to the higher plants. The course is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in biology, botany, agriculture, or forestry, and for others interested in a survey of the plant kingdom. BIOL 203 satisfies a lab science course requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: Two 2-hour labs per week (BIOL 203L) Recommended: BIOL 100 or BIOL 115
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Spring Semester Alternate Years This course is an introduction to the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and land resources. BIOL 205 emphasizes is on the fundamental principles of soil processes and soil formation with examples drawn from numerous disciplines. This course is designed for a variety of majors such as crop sciences, forestry, landscape architecture, wildlife and fisheries, agribusiness, biosystems engineering, or agricultural education. This course satisfies the laboratory science requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: 3 hours per week (BIOL 205L) Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 111
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Offered Each Semester BIOL 207 offers instruction in basic nutrition concepts, current nutritional controversies, and food selection for individual needs. Topics covered include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, energy balance, vegetarian diets, product labels and additives, life cycle needs, and diets for athletes. Individual dietary habits will be closely examined through a self evaluation of personal diet studies. BIOL 207 provides important basic knowledge in making personal dietary decisions. This course does not fulfill a lab science requirement for an associate degree. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Spring Semester Forest Ecology is an introduction to the relationships among living and non living components in the environment, including an examination of the processes which influence the distribution of plant and animal communities. This course exposes students to fundamental principles of ecology used in careers in natural resource management. It fulfills a science requirement for the A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degree. This course is designed for forestry and biology majors with applications for pre-agriculture, zoology, environmental science, and botany disciplines. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: 3 hours per week (BIOL 221L) Prerequisite: BIOL 115
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Each Semester This course offers a homeostatic approach to the study of the human body from the level of the cell to organ systems with emphasis on normal structure and function, as well as selected physiological imbalances. Systems covered include integument, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. It is designed primarily for students enrolled in health-related fields. Human Anatomy and Physiology will give students a strong background in the fundamentals of structure and function of the body. All aspects of life processes will be covered in a manner that should interest students wishing to take a science elective, as well as those in the health-related areas. The laboratory sessions require preserved cat dissection and identification of anatomical structures on prosected cadaver. This course fulfills a laboratory science requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: BIOL-227L Recommended: BIOL-100 or BIOL-175
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Each Semester This course is a continuation of BIOL 227. Systems covered include cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive, as well as the sense organs and metabolism. It is designed for students enrolled in health-related fields. This course gives students a strong background in the fundamentals of the structure and function of the body. All aspects of life processes will be covered in a manner which should interest students wishing to take a science elective, as well as those in the health-related areas. The laboratory sessions require preserved cat dissection and identification of anatomical structures on prosected cadaver. It fulfills a laboratory science requirement for the A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite: Complete BIOL-227 with a minimum grade of CCorequisite: BIOL 228L
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Spring Semester This introductory course shows relationships between living and non living components of the environment. It examines the processes which influence the distribution of plant and animal communities. It provides an exposure to the fundamental principles of ecology in natural resource management. This course is designed for forestry and biology majors with applications for pre-agriculture, zoology, environmental science, and botany disciplines. This course fulfills a laboratory science requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: 3 hours per week (BIOL 231L) Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or BIOL 115
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Spring Semester BIOL 241 offers instruction in plant identification focusing on local gymnosperms and spring angiosperms using a recognized botanical key. The course includes field trips and a plant collection. It is designed for students pursuing a degree in biology, botany, or forestry and for those interested in the identification of local plants. BIOL 241 fulfills a laboratory science requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 2 hours per week Corequisite Lab: Two 2-hour labs per week (BIOL 241L) Recommended: BIOL 100 or BIOL 115
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Offered Each Semester This course is an introductory survey of microorganisms emphasizing bacteria as examples of all microorganisms and as models for all living organisms/cells in regard to structure, physiology, and reproduction. This is a fairly rigorous lab course requiring attendance to cover various lab skills of media use, culturing, slide staining, use of lab materials, and processes relating to microorganisms. This course has applications to programs in life sciences, the medical health field, health sciences, agriculture, food industries, pharmaceutical industries, environmental science, and laboratory research. BIOL 250 satisfies a laboratory science course requirement for the A.S., A.A., and A.A.S. degrees. Lecture: 3 hours per week Corequisite Lab: 3 hours per week (BIOL 250L) Recommended: BIOL 100 or BIOL 115; CHEM 101
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