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 BiologyMountain 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.)