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BIOL133 General Biology I with Lab (4 semester hours)
This course provides a foundational basis for the study of basic biology. It is the first in a two-part biology series designed for students who intend to complete a degree that requires a majors-level biology course. Topics covered in this course include an introduction to the molecular basis of life; the biology of the cell; genetic and molecular biology; evolution; and the diversity of life on Earth. This course includes virtual laboratories that complement the topics and concepts covered in the lectures.
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BIOL134 General Biology II with Lab (4 semester hours)
This course is the second in a two-part biology series designed for students who intend to complete a degree that requires a majors-level biology course. Topics in this course include the diversity of life on Earth; plant form and function; animal form and function; and ecology and behavior. This course includes virtual laboratories that complement the topics and concepts covered in the lectures. NOTE: This course requires students to purchase additional materials that are not covered by the undergraduate book grant. Please refer to the Course Materials section for additional details. (Prerequisite: BIOL133)
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BIOL180 Introduction to Biology (3 semester hours)
This course introduces students to different biological systems and their natural environments. The course is designed to help students understand biological principles and the properties of life. Topics covered in this course will include the structure and function of plants and animals; cell biology principles; genetics; reproduction; development and growth; and biological diversity. Students will also learn the principles of evolution and how organisms interact with each other and their environment. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and will also be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.
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BIOL181 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 semester hours)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of biology emphasizing the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered in this course will include a general introduction to human biology; the scientific method; organic chemistry; cellular/tissue structure and function; and the organization and regulation of body systems. Other topics covered in the course will include the human body’s organ systems, genetics, human evolution, and ecology. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.
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BIOL201 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (4 semester hours)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles associated with the structure and function of the human body. It is intended to offer knowledge and skills often required in the health sciences and healthcare systems, such as medical assisting, medical technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, health information management, and medical coding. The lessons and laboratory exercises focus on the organization, microscopic and gross anatomy, and the functions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body. The course will also introduce the basics of chemistry and cell biology to provide a foundation for discussion of individual organ systems. This course includes a virtual laboratory component. This is a time- and resource-intensive course. Students intending to pursue a career in the health sciences should verify that this course meets the requirements of their intended program prior to enrollment. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL201 or BIOL250/BIOL251 for credit, but not both versions of the anatomy and physiology courses.
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BIOL202 Principles of Microbiology with Lab (4 semester hours)
This course includes the study of the history of Microbiology, as well as the fundamentals of microbe staining, culture and growth. We will also focus on sterilization, disinfection and antimicrobial therapies that help to keep microbes in check. Finally, the course will focus on microbial infections of the skin, eyes and wounds as well as the urogenital, respiratory, oral gastrointestinal and nervous systems. This course includes a laboratory component that allows the student to explore exercises in the principles and concepts of microbiology. This course is designed for students with interests in basic science, microbiology and the medical professions. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL202 or SCIN202 for credit, but not both versions of microbiology. (Prerequisites: BIOL133 or SCIN130)
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BIOL240 Elements of Biological Chemistry (3 semester hours)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles associated with the structure and function of the macromolecules that sustain living systems. The course will begin with a general introduction to organic chemistry including the molecules and functional groups that set this category of chemistry apart from the others. Topics will then move on to more specific molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids along with the cellular processes involved in building and metabolizing these macromolecules. Additional details regarding biology at the cellular and molecular level will include topics such as nutrition, body fluids, pH and cellular respiration. (Prerequisites: CHEM134)
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BIOL241 Cell Biology (3 semester hours)
This cell biology course will provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental processes of cellular functions. The course will include aspects of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as both often share similar mechanisms. In the first half of the course, the focus is on the macro--level with an exploration of basic cell characteristics, cellular membranes, cellular respiration and how cells interact with the environment. In the second half of the course, the focus is on genetics with a look at chromosomes, genes, gene expression, how cell accomplish DNA replication, repair errors that can result in DNA, how cells reproduce, how cells communicate, and finally we will explore the relationship between cancer and the immune system at the cellular level. (Prerequisites: BIOL134 and CHEM134)
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BIOL250 Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I (4 semester hours)
This course is the first of a two-course sequence in human anatomy and physiology. It is an intensive course intended provide knowledge and skills often required in the health sciences, such as sports medicine, physical therapy, EMS, nursing, or physician assistant. The lessons and laboratory exercises focus on the organization of the human body; homeostasis; basic chemistry; cell biology; genetics and heredity; and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. It also includes a virtual laboratory component. This is a time- and resource-intensive course. Students intending to pursue a career in the health sciences should verify that the BIOL250 and BIOL251 course sequence meets the requirements of their intended program prior to enrollment. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL201 or BIOL250/BIOL251 for credit, but not both versions of anatomy and physiology. (Prerequisites: CHEM133 or SCIN131, and MATH110, MATH111, or MATH225)
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BIOL251 Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II (4 semester hours)
This is the second of a two-course sequence in human anatomy and physiology. It is an intensive course intended to enhance knowledge often needed in the health sciences, such as sports medicine, physical therapy, EMS, nursing, or as a physician assistant). The lessons and laboratory exercises focus on homeostasis; metabolism; acid-base balance; human growth and development; and the body’s endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. Students are also required to successfully complete a cumulative assessment of anatomy and physiology objectives from both BIOL250 and BIOL251. This course also includes a virtual laboratory component. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL201 or BIOL250/BIOL251 for credit, but not both versions of the anatomy and physiology courses. (Prerequisite: BIOL250)
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BIOL301 Molecular Biology (3 semester hours)
This molecular biology course will provide a detailed understanding of the structure, function, and regulation of DNA, RNA and proteins. The first half of the course will focus on the basic biochemical properties of DNA, RNA and proteins to establish and understanding of how these molecules function. The second half of the course will focus on transcription, translation, and regulation of these processes and finally the real-world application of molecular biology. (Prerequisite: SCIN211)
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BIOL302 Viruses (3 semester hours)
This course will introduce students to the concept of viruses as nonliving parasites that prey upon microbes, plants, and animals. Students will explore various aspects of viruses, including molecular composition and structure, host specificity, viral diseases, and viruses as a cause of genomic evolution. The origins and evolution of viruses will be discussed, including how zoonotic viruses such as Zika and COVID-19 gained the new ability to infect humans. (Prerequisite: BIOL241)
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BIOL404 Synthetic Biology (3 semester hours)
This interdisciplinary course explores how scientists are working to engineer living organisms. This work includes experimental manipulation to modify individual genes, add foreign genes from other organisms, and construct living systems from non-living components. In this way, organisms are redesigned for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. The course will cover the biological background of gene regulation and experimental methods for the construction of gene circuits. It will also explore practical examples of synthetic biology from medicine, manufacturing, and agriculture. In addition, students will address potential ethical issues that might arise with the construction of entities that fall somewhere between living things and machines or between humans and other organisms. (Prerequisite: BIOL301)
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