Bio100:
Biology Concepts. A one-semester introductory
course covering basic principles and concepts of
biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior
of matter and energy in biological systems are explored.
Field trips may be required at students' expense.
Prerequisites: None.
Online
Bio100: Biology Concepts. Biology 100
online is a four-credit course general education
course in biology that transfers to universities
just like the on-campus Bio 100 class. Students
do laboratory experiments at home. Designed
for non-biology majors, it has won several awards.
If you are an English major, education major, business
major, etc., Bio 100 will satisfy the
requirement for a four-credit hour laboratory science
course. If you are a biology major,
the course you should take is Biology 181.
Bio105:
Environmental Biology. Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to
human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may
be required at students' expense. Bio
105 will satisfy the requirement for a four-credit
hour laboratory science course Prerequisites:
None.
Bio107:
Introduction to Biotechnology. Introduction
to biotechnology and its global impact on society.
Covers applications, laboratory techniques, limitations
and the international economic benefits, risks, and
legal and moral issues associated with biotechnology.Bio
107 will satisfy the requirement for a four-credit
hour laboratory science course Prerequisites:
None.
Bio108:
Plants and Society. The study of plants
in relation to humans; as a source of food, fiber,
drugs, and other products; for aesthetic value,
survival, and energy.Bio 108 will satisfy
the requirement for a four-credit hour laboratory
science course Prerequisites: None
Bio109:
Natural History of the Southwest. Study
of the common plants and animals of the Southwest
including their distribution, adaptation, behavior,
and ecology. Field trips may be required at students'
expense. Bio 109 will satisfy the requirement
for a four-credit hour laboratory science course Prerequisites: None.
Bio145:
Marine Biology. A survey of marine environments
and their biotic communities with emphasis on the
natural history of marine organisms. Bio
145 will satisfy the requirement for a four-credit
hour laboratory science course Prerequisites:
None.
Bio149AH:
Marine Biology in Mexico (field biology). Introduction
to marine experiments, marine biology, and ecology.
On-site field experience in Puerto Penasco Mexico.
Emphasis on observation and study of marine organisms
along the shore. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Bio160:
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology. Principles
of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis
and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry
concepts. Structure and function of the major systems
of the body.Bio 160 will satisfy the
requirement for a four-credit hour laboratory science
course Prerequisites: None.
Bio181:
General Biology (Majors). Principles
of structure and function of living things at molecular,
cellular, and organismic levels of organization.
Field trips may be required at students' expense.
Prerequisites: None. One year of high school chemistry
or one semester of college-level chemistry is strongly
recommended.
Bio182:
General Biology (Majors) II. Additional
principles of structure and function of living things
at molecular, cellular, and organismic and higher
levels of organization. Field trips may be required
at students' expense. Prerequisites: BIO181 or permission
of instructor.
Bio201: Human
Anatomy & Physiology I. Study of
structure and function of the human body. Topics
include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal
system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites:
BIO156, or BIO181, or equivalent, or permission
of instructor.
Bio202:
Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Continuation
of structure and function of the human body. Topics
include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and
fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: BIO201
or permission of instructor.
Bio205:
Microbiology. Study of microorganisms
and their relationship to health, ecology, and related
fields. Prerequisites: BIO156, or BIO181, or equivalent,
or permission of instructor.
Bio211:
Biotechnology Seminar. Special topics
in biotechnology with an emphasis on current issues
not covered in other life science courses. Prerequisites:
None. Corequisite: BIO181
Bio212AA, AB, AC:
Biotechnology I, II, III. Intensive introduction to biotechnology, including
protein biochemistry, techniques for handling and
purifying proteins, recombinant DNA, sequencing
DNA, testing DNA fragments for promoter activity
and analysis of DNA for open reading frames, promoters,
and homology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites:
BIO181 and CHM130 or CHM151
Bio214:
Biotechnology Internship. Internship
experience in a biotechnology laboratory. Requires
320 clock hours in the laboratory setting. Setting,
achieving, and evaluating goals for hands-on learning
experience in a biotechnology laboratory. Development
of skills and knowledge needed to work in a biotechnology
laboratory. Prerequisites: Permission of program
director. Corequisites: BIO212AC
Bio220:
Biology of Microorganisms (Majors). Detailed study of microbial cells, their structure,
genetics, physiology and taxonomy. Prerequisites:
BIO181
Bio241:
Human Genetics. An introduction to
the basic concepts of human heredity and cytogenetics
including Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics.
Prerequisites: BIO100, or BIO181, or equivalent,
or permission of instructor.
Bio245:
Cellular and Molecular Biology. Exporation
of the relationship between cellular and subcellular
structure and function, and integration of major
metabolic and genetic processes. Prerequisites:
None. Corequisites: BIO246.
Bio246:
Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory.
Introduction to classic, and modern, laboratory
techniques in molecular biology and cellular biology.
Includes introduction to the use of bacteriology
in molecular biology, various methods of studying
macromolecules found in eukaryotic and prokaryotic
cells, cloning, and purification of DNA. Prerequisites
or Corequisites: BIO245.
Bio297AA, AB, AC:
Volunteerism for Biology, A Service Learning Experience. Service learning field experience within private/public
agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated
for a total of six (6) BIO297 credit hours; may
not repeat specific assignment for more than three
(3) credit hours. Standard grading available according
to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites:
Permission of Instructor.
Bio298AA, AB, AC:
Special Projects. Organized and tailored
around the interests and needs of the individual
student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of
individualized research and study paralleled by
professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type
facilities and equipment available for student use.
Allows the best aspects of independent study and
individualized learning to be combined to maximize
student development.
Please contact Pamela Harrison, PhD
for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7157
