Biology Courses
BIOL 1000 A & P PreparationCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-req: None
Co-req: None
An on-line, self-paced class designed to assist students in obtaining or refining the skills and study habits needed to succeed in BIOL 2010 and 2020, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Topics include examination of individual learning style, review of academic and computer skills, student investigation of college resources, and motivational exercises. Assignments allow the student to put into practice many of the activities associated with success in these courses. Designed for students with composite ACT scores less than 19, poor college preparation, or those currently working on developmental pre-requisites.
BIOL 103 Intro Natural Resource MgmtCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None.
Co-Req: None.
A survey of natural resources management career opportunities; a history of resource management; forest, wildlife, soils, and recreation components, government and private management entities; commercial, conservation, and preservation philosophies of land management discussed.
BIOL 1110 General Biology ICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: DSPW 0700, DSPM Mods. 1-7, DSPR 0800
Co-Req: None
An introductory study of the physical and chemical basis of life, cell structure, function, energy sources, genetic information, natural selection, organism diversity, and ecology.
BIOL 1120 General Biology IICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: BIOL 1110
Co-Req: None
A continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis on the monera, protista, fungi, plant, and animal kingdoms emphasizing structure, function, development and reproduction.
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology ICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: DSPW 0700, DSPM Mods. 1-7, DSPR 0800
Co-Req: None
An introductory course primarily designed for students in nursing and allied health programs; but, also applicable to students in biology, nutrition and physical education programs. Topics include scientific methodology, limits of scientific inquiry, fundamental biological chemistry, cellular structure and function, tissues and the intergunentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy Physiology IICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: BIOL 2010
Co-Req: None
A continuation of BIOL 2010 with emphasis on endocrine, cardiovascular (including hemodynamics), lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary (including water and electrolyte balance), and reproductive systems, growth and development, and genetics.
BIOL 2230 MicrobiologyCredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010
Co-Req: None
An introduction to basic principles and applications of microbiology. The course emphasizes laboratory experience in the classification and identification of fungi, algae, and protozoans. Special emphasis will be placed on the culturing, isolation, staining, and identification of bacteria. Viruses will also be considered.
BIOL 2250 Environmental BiologyCredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: DSPW 0700, DSPM Mods. 1-7, DSPR 0800
Co-Req: None
An introductory study of basic ecological principles at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Included are selected topics on the sources and effects of pollutants to the environment. The course is open to both majors and non-majors.
BIOL 2299 Special Problems in BiologyCredit Hrs: 1-3
Pre-Req: DSPW 0700, DSPM Mods. 1-7, DSPR 0800. One semester of Biology or permission of instructor.
Co-Req: None
Special topic courses in an area of biology with emphasis on application of biological principles. Written project outline and reports are required. Credit hours dependent on the scope and extent of course.
