Biology (BI)

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

BI  0401

Biology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course presents a study of the basic concepts of living matter with emphasis on cells, tissue, and organism structure and function.  An evolutionary approach with emphasis on classification, inheritance, and the ecology of plants and animals is used.  This course is intended for students whose concentration is other than biology, with emphasis on knowledge of the scientific method of the chemical component of living organism and the fundamental relationship between animals and plants.

 

BI  0402

General Botany

5 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A study of plant growth, physiology, morphology, reproduction, taxonomy, and evolution.  This course is open to anyone interested; however, it is directed toward students with a biology concentration. Laboratory exercises accompany lectures.

 

BI 0404

Environmental Life Science w/Lab

5 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This general education course provides an overview of life science which includes general biology and general ecology topics. This class is directed toward elementary education majors and to provide these majors with a comprehensive exposure to biology, as well as experiments and investigations that can be safely carried out in the elementary classroom. This course will not fulfill any requirements for biology majors; it will fulfill life science requirement for non-biology majors only. This 5 hour course includes 2 hours of lab and requires students to document their lab work and experiences through the use of a paper file system or the computer.

 

BI  0407

General Zoology

5 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Fundamental principles and processes of animal life including relationships, morphology, life history, ecology, genetics, and evolution.  This course is open to anyone interested; however, it is directed toward students with a biology concentration. Laboratory exercises accompany lecture.

 

BI  0411

Microbiology

5 Credit Hours

Recommended as a Prerequisite:

BI  0401  Biology (3 credit hour) or

BI  0431  Biology (5 credit hour) or

BI 0412 Anatomy and Physiology (5 credit hour)

 

Students must be enrolled in or have completed:

CH 1951 Intro to Chemistry (5 credit hour) or

CH 1961 College Chemistry I (5 credit hour)

This course presents a study of microorganisms and their morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristic response to the environment as well as their influence on the surroundings.  Their relationship to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, aspects of parasitism, infection state, body defenses, and methods of control and prevention of infections will also be studied.  Laboratory experiments will be conducted relating to bacterial growth, isolation and pure culture techniques as well as physiological characteristics of different microorganisms.

 

BI  0412

Anatomy and Physiology

5 Credit Hours

Recommended as a Prerequisite:

High School Biology with an A or B

BI  0401  Biology (3 credit hour) or

BI  0431  Biology (5 credit hour)

Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of different systems of the human body.  The course covers functional anatomy with emphasis on basic principles and physiological activities of different systems of the body.  The laboratory is designed to provide hands-on study of the organ systems studied in the lecture portion of the course. Cat dissection is a mandatory and important portion of the laboratory study.  This course meets the requirements of the students interested in nursing, respiratory therapy, radiography, physical education, biology, and other allied health courses.

 

BI 0413

Case Histories in Anatomy and Physiology

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

Completed College Anatomy and Physiology, or currently be enrolled in 0412 Anatomy and Physiology.

This course is to provide an applied review of Anatomy and Physiology by using case histories of diseases. It will require the student to integrate the body systems and apply their knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology.

This course is designed for health science majors, especially those interested in direct patient care, and is also a recommended elective for those desiring increased experience with anatomy and physiology or pathophysiology. The class will be presented by case histories of major disease processes. By the end of the class, all body systems will have been reviewed. Students will be required to interact with each other in small groups as well as with the instructor, and make presentations in class.

 

BI  0422

Principles and Concepts of Genetics (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Mendelian and physical basis of inheritance, development, population genetics, medical genetics, chemical basis of heredity, and current issues in human and medical genetics.

 

BI  0431

Biology

5 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course presents a study of the basic concepts of living organisms using an evolutionary approach with emphasis on classification, inheritance, and the ecology of plants and animals.  This course is intended for students whose concentration is biology and related disciplines with emphasis on knowledge of the scientific method and the chemical components and functions of cells, and tissues and organisms structure and function.  Laboratory exercises are designed to emphasize and support the course concepts and stresses the scientific method of investigation.

 

BI  0436

Independent Study in Biology (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Must contact instructor before enrolling

BI  0401  Biology (3 credit hours) or permission of instructor

Independent study in specialized areas of biology for the individual student.  May be repeated for credit not to exceed 3 hours.

 

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