BOT 1010C (upon request only)
BOTANY WITH LAB (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
An introductory course in plant biology. It is designed for science majors and pre-professionals, but is also appropriate for the general student as it assumes no prior science background. Emphasis is placed on structure and function of plant cells, tissues and organs. Photosynthesis, respiration, transport, growth, development, and the basic chemistry needed to discuss these topics are studied. The role of plants in agriculture, drugs and medicine is discussed.
BOT 1011C (upon request only)
PLANT DIVERSITY (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
A course for science majors and pre-professionals, but also is appropriate for the general student with a minimum of previous exposure to life science. This course emphasizes the study of major plant groups, their structure, life histories and classification, and their distribution, ecology, economic importance and uses.
BSC 1010C F, W, S
GENERAL BIOLOGY I WITH LABORATORY (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
The molecular basis of biology, the architecture of cells, organization in biological systems, adaptations by which living systems obtain and utilize energy, classical, modern, and human genetics are discussed. The first course in college biology.
BSC 1011C F, W
GENERAL BIOLOGY II WITH LABORATORY (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
The origin and evolution of life, the origin of species, viruses and bacteria, algae and fungi, the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom and ecology are discussed. No previous college training in science is presumed.
BSC 1020 F, W, S
BIOLOGY AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE (3).
3 hours per week.
This course examines the nature of living organisms with an emphasis on humankind. It examines the structure and function of cells, tissues and organ systems. It surveys human biology, including anatomy and physiology, human inheritance, disease and nutrition, and emphasizes the implications and applications to current issues and their bioethical interpretations.
BSC 1020L F, W, S
BIOLOGY AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE LABORATORY (1).
2 contact hours per week.
Corequisite or prerequisite: BSC 1020.
A laboratory course designed to accompany BSC 1020. Exercises emphasize the application of biological principles and knowledge to the concerns of humans.
BSC 1050 F, W, S
LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT (3).
3 hours per week.
This course examines current environmental concerns and their management. It integrates and correlates the features of the natural environment with human activities. Topics include basic ecology, population growth and world hunger, energy resources, environmental regulations and water, air and noise pollution. Emphasizes an understanding of, and solutions to, environmental problems. This course may be counted as either a biological OR physical science credit.
BSC 1050L F, W, S
LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT LABORATORY (1).
2 hours per week.
Corequisite or prerequisite: BSC 1050.
A laboratory course designed to accompany BSC 1050. Exercises in ecology and environmental science. The lab emphasizes field and laboratory methods for general ecology and the study of human and environmental interactions.
BSC 1051C W
LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT II (3).
3 hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: BSC 1050 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
A continuation of BSC 1050 which examines emerging human health issues due to air and water pollution, emerging infectious agents, mosquito vectored diseases and food borne illnesses. An investigation into environmental health will include loss of genetic diversity, habitat loss, degradation of the earth’s natural resources and the impact on natural systems. This course may be counted as a biological OR physical science credit.
BSC 1080 F, W, S
BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3).
3 hours per week.
A basic anatomy and physiology non-laboratory course that may be used to meet general education science requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the structure of the human body, the functions of its many different systems, and the diseases associated with these systems. It is designed for some Health Occupations programs. Check your particular program of study to verify that this course meets needed requirements.
BSC 1080L F
BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB (1).
2 hours per week.
Prerequisite or corequisite: BSC 1080.
A laboratory course designed to accompany BSC 1080. Exercises will provide a complete overview of human anatomy and physiology. This course will begin with an introduction to terminology, then the structural ladder, cells, tissues, and the structure and function of each body system. Anatomy studies may be followed by physiology experiments to enhance the understanding of body structure and function.
BSC 2085C F, W, S
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I WITH LAB (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: High school biology and chemistry (completed with a grade of “C” or better), or one of the following courses BSC 1010C, BSC 1080, or any college level chemistry course (CHM 1033 is recommended for Health Science majors) completed with a grade of “C” or better.
An introduction to the human body. Examines the molecular, cellular and tissue levels of organization and these organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous.
BSC 2086C F, W, S
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II WITH LAB (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C or consent of instructor.
A continuation of BSC 2085C that covers the following organ systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive. Metabolism, fluid balance and homoestatic mechanisms are included.
ISC 1004 F
INTEGRATED NATURAL SCIENCES: HONORS (3).
3 hours per week.
This course is designed to explore the frontiers of science. Students examine current scientific research and developments in both the physical and biological sciences. In this course students will have an opportunity to work with many of the science faculty which will provide an optimum environment for scientific inquiry and understanding.
MCB 2010C F, W, S
MICROBIOLOGY WITH LAB (4).
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or BSC 2085C or any CHM (CHM 1033C, CHM 1025, CHM 2045). BSC 2086C is strongly recommended.
A study of microbiology that emphasizes effects of microorganisms on human systems. Topics will include, but not be limited to, the following: microbial cell structure, function and metabolism; requirements for and control of growth; genetics, mutations, and biotechnology; a survey of bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and helminths; interactions with and impact of microbes on humans, including mechanisms of pathogenicity.
OCB 2630 (upon request only)
INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ECOLOGY (3).
3 hours per week (in addition, two field trips are included).
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or PCB 2033C or ESC 1000.
Course includes a study of the physical, chemical, geological, and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Emphasis is on ecological relationships of plants and animals with the physical environment. Topics include water chemistry, salinity, temperature and pressure, wave dynamics, ocean currents, topography of the ocean basins, food webs and trophic relationships, exploitation of ocean resources, pollution, and the future of the world ocean.
Terms courses are offered: F = Fall, W = Spring, S = Summer
