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BIOL 20
Beginning Biology (3)
3 hours lecture per week
A
non-laboratory course covering the cell, representative plants and
animals, mammalian structure and function, heredity and evolution.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 20, the student should be able to:
Describe a cell and its parts and functions.
Explain how green plant structure has adapted to convert solar
energy to the usable chemical bond energy trapped in carbohydrates.
Describe the basic macromolecules that organisms use to meet
their nutritional requirements and how they are synthesized and
degraded.
Describe how the parts of an organisms tissue and organ systems
help to maintain that organism.
Explain asexual and sexual reproductive patterns in plants and
animals including development.
Describe Mendelian Genetics.
Discuss the theory of evolution.
Examine the interrelationship of abiotic
and biotic factors on the balance of nature.
Relate the sources and the effects of pollutants to the quality
of the environment.
BIOL 22
Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
3 hours lecture per week
The
structure and function of the human body, including reproduction. A non-laboratory course for students
with no previous work in chemistry or physics.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 22, the student should be able to:
Describe the detailed structure and composition of the human
body.
Explain the functions of body parts and the interrelation of
their structure with function.
Discuss the levels of biological organization within the body:
cells, tissues, organs and the organ systems
Demonstrate an intimate familiarity with the 10 major organ systems:
epithelial, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, endocrine,
respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive.
Describe the effects of medical advancements in diagnosis and
treatment on health and well-being.
BIOL 101
Introduction to Science: Biological Sciences
(3) AA/NS1 and AS/NS
3 hours lecture
per week
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100 or higher
Characteristics
of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and interaction
of society with science illustrated by topics from biological science.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 101, the student should be able to:
Appreciate the complexities and interrelationship in nature.
Understand major biological concepts including evolution, classification,
cell structure and function, genetics, energy acquisition and utilization,
human biology and ecology.
Understand the scientific process, its characteristics, its limitations,
and its place in society.
Make informal decisions on biologically-related issues.
BIOL 101L
Introduction to Science: Biological Sciences Laboratory
(1) AA/NS1
3 hours lab
per week
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 101
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100 or higher
Laboratory
experiments illustrating topics in the biological sciences.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 101L, the student should be able to:
List the sequence of steps followed in the scientific method
and understand the logic and significance of each step.
Describe the many applications of the scientific method to everyday
life.
Demonstrate the proper techniques and procedures for microscopy,
magnification, scientific illustrations, dissection, genetics, sampling
techniques, and other pertinent biological laboratory experiments.
BIOL 103 Principles of Zoology (3) AA/NS1 and AS/NS
3 hours lecture
per week
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100 or higher
Structure,
development, physiology, reproduction, evolution, behavior, and
ecology of animals.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 103, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding that biological processes may be
explained in terms of the laws of physics and chemistry.
Describe a cell, its parts, and their functions; including selected
topics of cell biology, such as cellular respiration, mitosis, and
protein synthesis.
Discuss in detail, animal patterns of locomotion, support, circulation,
respiration, excretion, osmoregulation,
digestion, reproduction, development, heredity, evolution, behavior,
ecology, and control by nervous and hormonal systems.
Describe the unique anatomical features of the major animal phyla,
and be able to relate structures to functions.
Analyze, evaluate, and criticize newscasts and articles with
ecological, pseudoscientific, and biological topics.
Competently undertake further coursework in biological science.
BIOL 103L
Principles of Zoology Laboratory (1) AA/NS1
3 hours lab
per week
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 103
Laboratory
observations and experiments illustrating basic principles of animal
biology.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 103L, the student should be able to:
Describe and apply the scientific method as a mode of inquiry.
Demonstrate the proper use of various scientific tools and equipment,
such as dissecting tools, the microscope, stereo microscope, transect,
and quadrat.
Demonstrate proper dissection procedures used for various available
specimens.
Correlate the anatomical patterns and functions presented in
lecture with the structures of the dissection specimens.
BIOL 130
Anatomy and Physiology (4) AA/NS1 and AS/NS
4 hours lecture
per week
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100 or higher or biochemistry course,
and a college level biology or zoology course
A
basic course in the structure and function of the human body
which includes a study of its gross anatomy, microanatomy,
physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 130, the student should be able to:
Describe the structural and functional relationships of the body
as a whole, its systems, and its organs.
Analyze the structure and function of the cell and its interactions
with the environment.
Discuss the structure of the skeletal and muscular organs and
relate to locomotion and support.
Describe the ultrastructure of skeletal muscle and the mechanism of muscular
contraction.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system,
and relate hormonal regulation to the pathophysiology
of the body.
Describe the role of the nervous system in functional control
of the body, describe the nerve impulse mechanism, understand the
role of the autonomic nervous system in homeostatic maintenance,
and analyze the integration of sensation.
Discuss the anatomical structures and components of the cardiovascular
and lymphatic systems, and demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular
and immune physiology.
Describe the anatomical structures of the respiratory system
and demonstrate an understanding of pulmonary physiology.
Describe the anatomy of the digestive system, and analyze the
physiological changes of the digestive process.
Describe the anatomy of the urinary system, and explain how the
urinary organs function in the removal of cellular wastes from the
blood and transport the wastes from the body.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of fluids, the movement
of ions, and acid-base balance in maintaining the homeostasis of
the body.
Describe the anatomical structures of the reproductive system
and their functions, including the human sexual response.
BIOL 130L Anatomy and Physiology
Laboratory (1) AA/NS1
3 hours lab
per week
Recommended Preparation: Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL
130
Gross
and microscopic anatomy of the human body with special emphasis
upon the skeleton, muscles, heart and blood vessels, and the nervous
system.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 130L, the student should be able to:
Identify the anatomical structures of the muscular, skeletal,
nervous, hormonal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
and reproductive systems.
Describe the position and structural relationships of the anatomical
components of the muscular, skeletal, nervous, hormonal, circulatory,
respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
BIOL 171 General Biology I (3) AA/NS1
3 hours lecture
per week
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100, 151, 161 or BIOCH 241
Intended
to provide the beginning student with a background in the fundamentals
of the Biological Sciences. Suitable
for students preparing for careers in medical technology, nursing,
the life sciences, and medicine.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 171, the student should be able to:
Define the basic principles held in common among the diversity
of Biological Sciences.
Describe the fundamentals of the genetics of natural selection;
its history, its influence on modern biological thinking and research,
and competing explanations of evolution.
Apply knowledge of inorganic and biological chemistry principles
to cell biology, metabolism, and the origin of life.
Describe cell structure and cell metabolism.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of microorganisms:
prokaryotes, viruses, protists, and fungi.
Demonstrate knowledge of the metric system and scientific notation.
BIOL 171L General Biology Laboratory I (1) AA/NS1
3 hours lab
per week
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 171
BIOL 171L is
intended to provide the beginning student with selected laboratory
experiences concerning the fundamentals of Biological Science.
The focus of the lab exercises will be organic molecules, and cell
structure and function.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 171L, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate approved techniques of handling laboratory specimens
and equipment.
Record data accurately and in proper form.
Describe the characteristics and properties of cellular structures
and biomolecules studied in the laboratory.
Design and use dichotomous keys.
Understand the principles of population genetics, and solve multi-hybrid
and sex-linked genetics problems.
BIOL 172 General Biology II (3) AA/NS1*
3 hours lecture
per week
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 171
Intended
to provide the beginning student with the second part of an adequate
background in the fundamentals of the Biological Sciences.
Suitable for students preparing for careers in medical technology,
nursing, the life sciences, and medicine.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 172, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of Botany - The Plant Kingdom: evolution
and diversity of plants, reproduction and development in plants,
transport mechanisms of plants, and regulation and control in plants.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Animal Kingdom (including
Humans): evolution and diversity (including taxonomy and systematics),
support and movement, digestion and nutrition, respiration, circulation
and immunity, homeostasis - thermoregulation, osmoregulation,
and excretion, endocrine systems, neurons and nervous systems, sexual
reproduction and development.
Discuss the principle concepts in animal behavior: evolutionary
considerations, mechanisms of behavior and developmental behavior,
comparative animal behavior.
Discuss the principles of Ecology: biosphere and biomes, communities
and ecosystems, populations and environmental interactions.
BIOL 172L General Biology Laboratory II (2) AA/NS1*
4 hours lab
per week
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 172
BIOL 172L is
intended to provide the continuing student with further laboratory
experiences in the fundamentals of Biological Science. The focus
of the lab exercises will be microbes, plants, and animals.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 172L, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate approved techniques of handling laboratory specimens
and equipment.
Record data accurately and in proper form.
Describe the anatomy of microbes and the characteristics of microbial
growth.
Describe the anatomy, adaptations, and life cycles of plants.
Describe the anatomy, adaptations, and behavior of several study
animals.
Demonstrate proper ecological sampling techniques.
BIOL 270
Cell and Molecular Biology (3) AA/NS1*
3 hours lecture
per week
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 171; BIOL 171L;
BIOL 172; BIOL 172L; CHEM 272
Please Note: concurrent registration in BIOL 270L is
recommended
A course in
cell biology for life science majors which
includes modern advances in biotechnology and recombinant DNA technology.
This course is designed to give the student
a fundamental understanding of the structure and biochemistry of
eucaryotic and procaryotic cells.
Students will also learn the basic principles of molecular biology
and gain an understanding of common molecular techniques and how
they are used to study cell biology.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 270, the student should be able to:
Understand and describe in detail the organization of life at
the cellular and subcellular levels.
Describe the structure and function of biological membranes and
demonstrate an understanding of the processes which occur at the
cell surface.
Describe in detailed and specific terms the fundamental processes
which occur in respiration and photosynthesis.
Understand and describe the fundamental principles of molecular
biology and molecular genetics as they relate to the inheritance
of genetic traits; the structure, replication and repair of DNA;
and the transcription, processing and translation of RNA.
Understand and describe the fundamental principles of molecular
biology and molecular genetics as they relate to biotechnology;
the laboratory manipulation of DNA, RNA and proteins; and the ethical
issues surrounding such research and applications.
Understand and describe the molecular structures and the biochemistry
of the cytoskeleton, intracellular traffic and motility.
Describe and understand the basic processes involved in cell
signaling and in the cell cycle and how these relate to cancer.
Describe and understand the theories explaining the development
of eucaryotes and the evolution of multicellular
organisms.
BIOL 270L
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) AA/NS1*
4 hours lecture/lab
per week
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 171; BIOL 171L;
BIOL 172; BIOL 172L; CHEM 272; credit or concurrent enrollment in
BIOL 270
A
lecture/laboratory in cell and molecular biology for life science
majors. This class is meant to be taken concurrently with or after BIOL 270.
Through experimentation, students will acquire a fundamental understanding
of the biochemistry of eucaryotic and procaryotic cells
and experience with the modern advances in biotechnology and recombinant
DNA technology.
Upon successful
completion of BIOL 270L, the student should be able to:
Understand and describe the basic principles of protein chemistry
as they apply to enzymatic reactions, electrophoresis and immunoassays.
Design, perform and analyze experiments measuring and utilizing
enzyme activity, protein electrophoresis and immunochemicals.
Understand and describe the basic principles of DNA structure,
function, and chemistry as they apply to DNA extraction and purification,
electrophoresis, analysis with restriction enzymes, gene isolation
and cloning, DNA amplification, and DNA sequencing.
Design, perform and analyze experiments in which DNA is isolated,
purified, digested with restriction enzymes, and electrophoresed.
Understand and describe in detail the organization of life at
the cellular and subcelluilar levels.
Describe the structure and function of biological membranes and
demonstrate an understanding of the processes which occur at the
cell surface.
Describe in detailed and specific terms the fundamental processes
which occur in respiration and photosynthesis.
Understand and describe the fundamental principles of molecular
biology and molecular genetics as they relate to the inheritance
of genetic traits; the structure, replication and repair of DNA;
and the transcription, processing and translation of RNA.
Understand and describe the fundamental principles of molecular
biology and molecular genetics as they relate to biotechnology;
the laboratory manipulation of DNA, RNA and proteins; and the ethical
issues surrounding such research and applications.
Understand and describe the molecular structures and the biochemistry
of the cytoskeleton, intracellular traffic and motility.
Describe and understand the basic processes involved in cell
signaling and in the cell cycle and how these relate to cancer.
Describe and understand the theories explaining the development
of eucaryotes and the evolution of multicellular
organisms.
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