BIO 101 General Biology: Core Concepts -
Students intending to major in the health sciences learn scientific method, basic chemistry (for the understanding of biologic concepts), structure and function of basic cells and tissues, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, and the basic principles of evolution. The laboratory component covers basic techniques in observation, analysis, and interpretation of data relating to the topics discussed in lecture. The lab activities are investigative in nature with the students devising hypotheses, predictions, and identifying independent and dependent variables. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 104 Introduction to Plant Biology -
This course introduces the formal concepts of the science of botany as well as the impact that plants have on humans and earth. Topics include plant structure, plant growth, diversity of plants, life cycles and natural history, major plant environments of the world, and the economic influence that plants have on our species. Students gain enhanced appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and present the fundamental concepts used in the study of plants. In the laboratory component, students learn basic scientific investigation of the plant world. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 105 Principles of Ecology -
This course examines the fundamental concepts of ecology. Topics include ecosystem formation within the context of habitat, population, community, biodiversity, evolution, sustainability and global change. The laboratory component focuses on the collection and interpretation of data based on computer simulations of renowned ecological field studies. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 090 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 107 Principles of Biology I -
This course examines principles of molecular, cellular and physiological levels of living organisms. Topics include biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular energetics, heredity, gene expression, and evolution. The laboratory component focuses on scientific methodology, acquiring and interpreting data and experimental design. The course is designed for those planning to major in the biological sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, or biomedical engineering. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MAT 099 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score Corequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 108 Principles of Biology II -
This course examines the principles of organismal biology. Topics include evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology, diversity of biological organisms, and plant phylogeny and biology. The laboratory component focuses on scientific methodology, acquiring and interpreting data, and experimental design. The course is designed for those planning to major in the biological sciences. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 111 Anatomy & Physiology I -
This course examines the organization of the human body at the tissue, organ, and system level. Students study the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems with emphasis on concepts of homeostasis, the complementary nature of structure and function, and the interrelationships of systems. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 107 or High School Advanced Placement Biology Corequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 112 Anatomy & Physiology II -
Students study the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The course emphasizes the roles that systems play in immunity and in fluid, electrolyte, and pH balance. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 111 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 113 The Biology of Stress -
This course introduces the structure and function of the human body and its response to stress. Students will learn the evolutionary benefits of stress, as well as how a persistent stress response can result in chronic diseases, such as diabetes and coronary artery disease. Students will also investigate the biological mechanisms underlying stress reduction strategies, such as proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of organ systems, homeostasis, the stress response, disease states, evolution, and genetics. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 221 Pathophysiology -
This course focuses on the physiological changes associated with normal human function including alterations of cells, inflammation, changes in immunity, disorders of cell proliferation and differentiation, alterations in fluid, electrolyte and pH balance; alterations in perfusion, cardiac function, ventilation, elimination, and hormonal regulation. Students study the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes, diagnosis, and the clinical course of major and common diseases. Students learn about epidemiology, natural histories of disease, risk factors, and prevention of disease. Students gain an appreciation for the multi-factorial nature of disease and the interactions of the inflammatory response, environmental factors, and genetic predisposition in pathophysiology. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 112 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 231 General Microbiology -
This course explores the morphology, growth, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include microbial growth, identification, genetic manipulation techniques used in the biotechnology industry, pathogenicity, disease transmission, and immunology. The course emphasizes documentation, data manipulation, and experimental design. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 and CHM 105 or CHM 123 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 232 Medical Microbiology -
This course examines the major groups of pathogenic bacteria. Topics include microbial control, immunization, and the physiological problems these microorganisms produce on body tissues. Student learn the general structure and function of bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi, and rickettsiae; the factors which make these microbes pathogenic, and how these factors induce the disease state; how the human body fights infection naturally; and, methods of natural and passive immunization. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 112 or CHM 105 or CHM 123 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 241 Nutrition -
This course covers the nutrients including proteins, minerals, and vitamins; their sources; their digestion, absorption, and cellular function. Students also examine nutrition in pregnancy and lactation; nutrition of the elderly; obesity; fad diets; and food preservation. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 111 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 259 Cell Biology -
This course focuses on the structure and function of cells. Topics include organelles, membrane structure and function, metabolism, signal transduction, cytoskeletal dynamics and regulation of growth as well as data collection, analysis, and documentation methods. Students learn laboratory instrumentation, microscopy, cellular techniques, and manipulations employed in the biotechnology industry. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 and CHM 105 or CHM 123 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 260 Molecular Biology -
This course focuses on the principles of molecular biology and associated laboratory techniques. Topics include the structure and function of nucleic acids including replication, protein synthesis and sorting, and gene regulation. Students learn data collection, analysis, and documentation. The laboratory component focuses on recombinant DNA and its manipulation. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 Semester Offered: S

BIO 262 Principles of Genetics -
This course covers the principles of classical and molecular genetics in both model organisms and humans. The material focuses on experimental evidence for genetic principles along with application of these principles to solve problems involving inheritance patterns. Students perform investigative laboratory exercises in genetic mapping, recombinant DNA techniques, gene regulation, and bioinformatics. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 108, MAT 122 Semester Offered: F/S

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