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4.00 Credits
Principles of Biology I introduces the basic principles of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. This course is the first of a two semester sequence of college biology designed to prepare the student for study at a four year institution in the fields of biology, medicine, agronomy, animal husbandry, or wildlife biology. The laboratory component of the course stresses laboratory safety and procedures and offers hands-on experiments designed to reinforce course topics. (3 lec, 2 lab) Prerequisite: HS Biology and Algebra I, or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
An integrated lecture-laboratory course introducing concepts in human biology. Topics include body systems, growth and development, human heredity and how the human organism interacts biologically with its environment. The course meets five hours per week, including two hours of lab. (3 lec, 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
Offers an integrated approach to anatomy and physiology, beginning with the chemical basis of life, and including cells, tissues, the integumentary, reproductive, skeletal, muscular, and respiratory systems. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: High School Biology or permission Co-requisite: BIO 124
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3.00 Credits
Continues BIO 121, covering the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, digestive and urinary systems. Emphasis is placed on relating structure to function. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: BIO 121 or equivalent. Co-requisite: BIO 126
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1.00 Credits
Reinforces concepts covered in BIO 121, Anatomy and Physiology I, through a hands-on approach to the study of living organisms. Methods include experiments in physiology, microscopic studies of cells and tissues, and the study of articulated and disarticulated skeletons. (0 lec, 2 lab) Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 121
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1.00 Credits
Reinforces concepts studied in BIO 122, Anatomy and Physiology II, through the hands-on study of living organisms, including animal dissections, experiments in physiology, and microscopic examination of tissues. (0 lec, 2 lab) Corequisite: BIO 122
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4.00 Credits
Introduces functions (physiology) and structures (anatomy, morphology) of animals and plants stressing basic physiological processes and adaptations to the environment. Equal attention is given to plants and animals. This course is the second of a two semester sequence of college biology designed to prepare the student for study at a four year institution in the fields of biology, medicine, agronomy, animal husbandry, or wildlife biology. The laboratory component of the course stresses laboratory safety and procedures and offers hands-on experiments designed to reinforce course topics. (lec 3, lab 2). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BIO 109, or equivalent
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4.00 Credits
An integrated lecture-laboratory course concentrating on agents associated with human disease including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Microbial control, epidemiology and immunology are also studied. Laboratory sessions focus on aseptic technique, slide preparations, bacterial culturing and identification of organisms. (2 lec, 4 lab) Pre-/corequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 126 or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on understanding fundamental disease processes beginning with general concepts of disease and altered cell functioning. Also included are topics on inflammation, infection, neoplasia and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances. These concepts are applied to the study of disease processes using a systems-oriented approach. (3 lec) Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 122
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4.00 Credits
Offers a compelling look at the current state of the science of Genetics. Ranging from peas grown by an Augustan monk to a flash of insight on a lonely road in California, our understanding how traits are passed from generation to generation has progressed from simple observation over the threshold of manipulation. We will start with the classical underpinnings of modern genetics and evolutionary theory. It will cover Mendelian genetics and the variations to Mendelian patterns of inheritance. This course will discuss the molecular basis for Mendel's observations, the structure of DNA, the sources of genetic variation, and the neo-Darwinian understanding of evolution. This course also covers the basis of variation within populations, the concepts of differential reproduction leading to changes in allele frequency, the processes of extinction and speciation. The lab portion of the genetics course will explore traditional Mendelian genetics, analysis of populations and genetic diversity, developing and analyzing your own human pedigree (with a focus on your risk for human diseases), preparation and observation of chromosomes and their importance in heredity, DNA isolation, PCR, Bacterial Transformation and DNA analysis, DNA fingerprinting with comparison to traditional fingerprints (a polygenic, multifactorial trait). This is a 'Hands-On' lab, with an emphasis on manipulation of real samples and analysis of real data. Some simulations and prepared samples will be used to supplement live material. Note: this course involves solving mathematical problems with multiple variables. (3 lec, 2 lab) Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIO 209 or equivalent
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