[PORTALNAME]

Course Criteria

Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.

  • BIOL 231: Economic Botany

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of the history, characteristics and origin of plants used in industry and agriculture as well as future use of plants in the production of energy, food and materials. Prerequisite: any 100 level BIOL course. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define factors which affect plants and plant ecology (2) Demonstrate an understanding of the numerous ways in which humans utilize plants and plant material (3) Analyze global factors that interact with manufacturing and trade of plant material
    ShareBIOL 231 - Economic Botany
    Favorite

  • BIOL 235: Introduction to Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of the principles which govern the interrelationships between the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere components of a system of ecosystems, i.e., the ecosphere. Ethical concerns will be discussed throughout the course. Prerequisites: BIOL 102, CHEM 102, NSET 111. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Students will gain a broad and extensive knowledge of the processes, patterns and interactions which define the discipline of ecology. The broad field of ecology will be broken into population, community and ecosystem ecology. Student comprehension of the material will be tested by exams and laboratory assignments (2) Recognize the importance of ecological hierarchy and the necessity to conserve natural resources in an environment dominated by humans. Topics on global warming, overpopulation and pollution will be discussed. Student comprehension of the material will be tested by exams (3) Evaluate ecological literature to improve information literacy in the field and learn scientific techniques applied in ecology and environmental biology careers. Student comprehension of the material will be tested by exams, laboratory assignments and writing assignments in critical thinking (4) Investigate and communicate to a diverse audience the ecological impacts of global warming, pollution and overpopulation.
    ShareBIOL 235 - Introduction to Ecology
    Favorite

  • BIOL 243: Public Health

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introduction to selected topics in immunology and epidemiology and their applications to public health. Prerequisite: any 100 level BIOL course. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Obtain an overview of public health issues and goals for the nation's health. Delineate the difficulties associated with fair allocation of a limited resource (2) Objectively evaluate the balance of public health power between emergency needs and individual liberties (3) Explain the government health care programs in the United States (4) Outline the public health policy on nutrition and decreasing obesity in the United States according to Healthy People 2010 guidelines
    ShareBIOL 243 - Public Health
    Favorite
    Show comparable courses

  • BIOL 254: Elements of Human Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Coverage of the carbohydrates, lipids and proteins as they relate to the composition of food material. Their role in metabolism along with the vitamins and micronutrients necessary for a balanced dietary regime. The digestive system and related accessory organs with respect to digestion and absorption. Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102 or BIOL 111. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define the role of food nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins in the body and the metabolic pathways that produce energy for the body (2) Examine the ways that diet can prevent deficiency diseases and reduce the risk of chronic diseases (3) Describe the role that vitamins and minerals play in the support of body functions (4) Investigate the causes of malnutrition, and the potential for biotechnology to increase food production worldwide (5) Recognize the components of a healthy diet and the role that physical exercise plays in maintaining health for different life stages
    ShareBIOL 254 - Elements of Human Nutrition
    Favorite
    Show comparable courses

  • BIOL 295: Selected Topics in BIOL I

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Selected Topic in BIOL
    ShareBIOL 295 - Selected Topics in BIOL I
    Favorite

  • BIOL 310: Bioinformatics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An introduction to the new technologies used in modern biological research including: bioinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, high throughput screening, transgenics, nanotechnology, machine vision, in silico-biology, etc. Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
    ShareBIOL 310 - Bioinformatics
    Favorite

  • BIOL 320: Biochemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course addresses the aspects of enzyme kinetics that govern cellular reactions. Topics also include protein structure and function, generation of metabolic energy, biosynthesis of macromolecules, processing of information, and membrane transport. The information is then integrated in terms of overall metabolism and mutations that result in metabolic diseases. Dual listed as CHEM 320. Prerequisite: CHEM 221. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Recognize the structure and function of the major classes of cellular molecules (2) Focus on the regulation of metabolic, synthetic, and catabolic reactions of cells (3) Integrate the regulation of reactions in cells with the hormonal network that controls the timing and expression of enzyme pathways (4) Localize the reactions within the cellular compartments
    ShareBIOL 320 - Biochemistry
    Favorite

  • BIOL 324: Human Genetics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The general principles of segregation, modes of inheritance, cytogenetics and population genetics as they apply to normal and pathological conditions in humans. The principles of genetic engineering including recombination, cloning and artificial insemination with special reference to the ethical, physical, social and legal implications. Pedigree construction and analysis are an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102 or BIOL 111. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define and discuss Mendelian genetics (2) Develop and interpret pedigrees and Punnett squares (3) Understand and discuss mutations, alleles and polymorphisms in humans (4) Discuss the cell cycle and development of cancer in humans (5) Compare and contrast human genetic disorders (6) Identify environmental and genetic contributions to various disorders
    ShareBIOL 324 - Human Genetics
    Favorite
    Show comparable courses

  • BIOL 334: Occupational Safety and Health

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An introductory course dealing with the recognition, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards. Study of the work place, including safety and health standards, using the principles of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and law. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the difference between chronic and acute exposures (2) Discuss and describe fire, health, radiation, infectious, confined-space, noise and vibration hazards (3) Recall the OSHA requirements and respiratory protection standards and methods of testing (4) Describe workplace methods for reducing exposures/injury
    ShareBIOL 334 - Occupational Safety and Health
    Favorite
    Show comparable courses

  • BIOL 341: Environmental Health

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of the effects of the environment on health and the prevention of resulting diseases and disability. Includes air pollution, water pollution, problems of solid waste disposal, toxic hazards, food protection, housing, insect vectors and rodents, noise and accidents. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Discuss the role of water and wastewater in the transmission of disease (2) Discuss the principles and controls, which may be applied to water and wastewater to act as barriers to the spread of waterborne disease (3) Discuss the role of solid, hazardous and radioactive waste in human health (4) Identify various control methods that are available to control the release of priority pollutants
    ShareBIOL 341 - Environmental Health
    Favorite
To find college, community college and university courses by keyword, enter some or all of the following, then select the Search button.
(Type the name of a College, University, Exam, or Corporation)
(For example: Accounting, Psychology)
(For example: ACCT 101, where Course Prefix is ACCT, and Course Number is 101)
(For example: Introduction To Accounting)
(For example: Sine waves, Hemingway, or Impressionism)
Distance:
of
(For example: Find all institutions within 5 miles of the selected Zip Code)