Biology

BIO 101 Biology Survey (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys the science of biology, emphasizing the human organism. Includes chemical and physical properties, physiological systems of control, growth, differentiation, reproduction, genetics, ecology, evolution and ethical considerations. Also includes a broader overview of the plant and animal kingdoms and humans' place in, and interaction with, those kingdoms. IAI L1 900 (Note: Not science lab credit.)

BIO 103 Man and Environment (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys and analyzes man's role as an environmental modifier. Ecological, social cultural, economic and political influences on environment are considered. The historical and current pollution problems and other environmental disruptions are analyzed and evaluated. Possible remedial courses of action are discussed and evaluated. IAI L1 905 (Note: Not science lab credit.)

BIO 104 Environmental Laboratory Biology (2-4) 4 hrs.
Examines and analyzes the parameters of the biosphere as a biological support system and the implications of natural and human caused changes in that support system. An examination of biosphere (natural world) and industriosphere (technological world) interactions is included. IAI L1 905L (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 105 Heredity, Evolution and Culture (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines life and the evolutionary record with emphasis on humans and the gene pool. Factors such as social and environmental entities and the problems of the 20th century are considered. IAI L1 906 (Note: Not science lab credit.)

BIO 110 Principles of Biology (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies and emphasizes cell structure and function by exploring the various patterns that have evolved within cells for carrying out important life functions. This includes cell ultrastructure, cell surface-volume relationships, cellular metabolism and energetics, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, gene action, population genetics, development and environment. IAI L1 900L IAI BIO 913
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better or BIO 101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 120 General Botany (3-3) 4 hrs.
Surveys the plant kingdom emphasizing ecological relationships, plants and their growth, structure, physiology and reproduction. IAI L1 901L IAI BIO 914
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better or BIO 101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 130 Microbiology (2-4) 4 hrs.
Examines characteristics and importance of microorganisms; emphasis on identification, anatomy and physiology, control, relationship to health and disease and economic importance. IAI L1 903L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better or BIO 101 or BIO 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. College chemistry or equivalent is desirable. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 135 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4-0) 4 hrs.
Surveys the human body, with emphasis on basic physical and chemical concepts, anatomy, physiology and embryology. Designed to meet the needs of students in certain allied health career programs. IAI L1 904
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better or BIO 101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Not science lab credit.)

BIO 136 Introduction to Human Disease (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys the nature of human disease, with emphasis on the functional disturbances within the body systems. Designed to meet the needs of students in certain allied health career programs. IAI L1 904
Prerequisite:
High school biology with grade of C or better or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Not science lab credit.)

BIO 140 General Zoology (3-3) 4 hrs.
Surveys the animal kingdom based on theory of organic evolution, including morphology, histology, physiology, taxonomy, parasitology, embryology and ecology. IAI L1 902L IAI BIO 915.
Prerequisite:
High school biology with grade of C or better or BIO 101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 150 Field Biology (2-4) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes field and laboratory work with local soils, flora, fauna, their collection, identification and ecological relationships. Assists students in acquiring basic working knowledge in field work. Field work or field trips every class day, weather permitting. IAI L1 905L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better, and consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 151 Field Biology Cape Cod (2-4) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes field and laboratory work with local, as well as Cape Cod coastal marine soils, flora, fauna, their collection, identification and ecological relationships. Assists students in acquiring basic working knowledge in field work. Weather permitting, field work or field trips will be offered every day including an extended trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. IAI L1 905L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better, and consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 152 Field Biology Isle Royale (2-4) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes field and laboratory work with local, as well as Isle Royale soils, flora, fauna, their collection, identification and ecological relationships. Assists students in acquiring basic working knowledge in field work. Weather permitting, field work or field trips will be offered every day including an extended trip to Isle Royale, Michigan. IAI L1 905L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 153 Field Biology Tropical (2-4) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes field and laboratory work with local, as well as tropical (Belize) fauna, flora, soils, their collection, identification and ecological relationships. Assists students in acquiring basic working knowledge in field work. Weather permitting, field work or field trips will be offered every day including an extended trip to Belize. IAI L1 905L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 154 Field Biology–Mountain Ecology (2-4) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes field and laboratory work with local, as well as mountain (Smoky Mountains) soils, flora, fauna, their collection, identification and ecological relationships. Assists students in acquiring basic working knowledge in field work. Weather permitting, field work or field trips will be offered every day including an extended field trip to the Smoky Mountains. IAI L1 905L
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 160 Human Anatomy (3-2) 4 hrs.
Introduces the anatomy of the human body; the following systems studied either regionally or systemically: integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive. Includes some introductory histology. Specially designed for studies in health careers, biology and physical education. IAI L1 904L IAI NUR 903
Prerequisite:
High school biology with a C or better or BIO 101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 161 Human Physiology (3-2) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes physiological principles at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system level, as they pertain to the human organism. The following systems are studied in detail: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine. In this course, special applications will be made to meet the needs of students in health careers, biology and physical education. IAI NUR 904
Prerequisite:
BIO 160 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 210 Biological Principles (3-3) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes the following topics: the origin and evolution of life, cell structure and functions, transformation of energy, biological chemistry, physical and chemical life processes, regulatory mechanisms, cellular reproduction, inheritance, gene action and development. Primarily for biology major and minor students. IAI L1 900L
Prerequisite:
One semester of college chemistry, CHM 121 with a grade of C or better or two years of high school chemistry and physics. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 220 Botanical Principles (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies the plant kingdom emphasizing ecological relationships, evolutionary relationships, growth, structure, physiology, energy relationships, life cycles, and reproduction. Primarily for biology major and minor students.
Prerequisite:
BIO 210 with a grade of C or better. (Note: Lab science credit.)

BIO 240 Zoological Principles (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies the animal kingdom emphasizing evolutionary study from protozoans through vertebrates including organic evolution, morphology, histology, physiology, taxonomy, parasitology, embryology and ecology. Primarily for biology major and minor students.
Prerequisite:
BIO 210 with a grade of C or better. (Note: Lab science credit.)