COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Natural Sciences Department
SCB160 Food Microbiology
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This course is an introduction to the science of food with emphasis
on microorganisms which affect it. Digestive processes and fundamental
chemistry of food are studied, as well as the complex
interactions which exist between food and microorganisms,
including handling, preparation and storage. The laboratory will
focus on morphological and physiological characteristics of
microorganisms associated with contamination, spoilage, preservation
and food-borne disease. This course does not fulfill the
Dietetic Technology General Microbiology requirement.
Prerequisite: SCD100
This course satisfies the New York City Department of Personnel
requirement for the foods course for eligibility for School
Lunch Manager.
SCB201, 202 Fundamentals of Biology I and II
4 credits; 6 hours each (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab)
This course is an integrated two-semester laboratory-based
sequence, stressing major concepts of biology designed to assist
the student in relating these concepts to the environment. The scientific
method of thinking and the experimental approach will be
stressed. Among the topics studied are: SCB201: Cellular and
molecular basis of life, heredity, and the evolution of life. SCB202:
Survey of the kingdoms, organismic anatomy and physiology with
emphasis on the human system, the principles of ecology, and
problems of population.
Prerequisite for SCB201: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/
ENC101, MAT096;
Prerequisite for SCB202: SCB201
SCB203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Part one of a two semester introduction to human anatomy and
physiology that examines the relationships between structure and
function of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of
normal function in the whole organism. The lab includes experimental
activities, microscopy and gross anatomy. Dissections and
clay modeling will be used to study select organ systems. Lecture
topics include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
respiratory, lymphatic and immune systems.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096
SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Part two of a two semester introduction to human anatomy and
physiology that examines relationships between structure and
function of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of
normal function in the whole organism. The laboratory includes
experimental activities, microscopy and gross anatomy. Rat dissections
will be used to study select organ systems. The major
organ systems covered include the nervous, endocrine, digestive,
urinary and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: SCB203
SCB208 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1
2 credits; 3 hours (1 lecture, 2 lab)
This course introduces the student to the evolution, anatomy and
physiology of the major vertebrate classes. Emphasis is placed on
the taxonomy and characteristics of vertebrates. Muscle and bone
organization and the physiology of contraction are also covered
in depth. In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to dissect
representative non-mammalian vertebrates.
Prerequisite: SCN101 for students in Veterinary Technology
Program, SCB202 for all Associate in Science students, SCC140
SCB209 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 2
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course is a continuation of Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
1. Major organ systems are discussed while emphasis is placed
on mammalian anatomy and physiology. In the laboratory, students
have the opportunity to view these systems through the dissection
of a cat.
Prerequisite: SCB208
SCB240 Biotechnology I
2 credits; 4 hours (1 lecture, 3 lab)
Biotechnology is the application of recombinant DNA technology
to living systems. Biotechnology I is an introductory laboratory
course which will allow the student to learn some of the basic
techniques used in molecular biology and recombinant DNA laboratories.
This course will include basic applications of gel electrophoresis
and interpretation of restriction enzyme cleavage
patterns of DNA, including DNA fingerprinting.
Prerequisite: SCB201 or SCB208 or SCC201
SCB252 Fundamentals of Biotechniques
2 credits; 4 hours
This is an intensive one-semester laboratory-based course in
biotechniques. Students will learn how to form hypotheses, design
experiments, analyze data, and review science literature. Students
will perform techniques such as bacterial transformation,
purification of nucleic acids, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR),
electrophoresis, DNA microarray analysis, enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and histological techniques, while
learning the responsible conduct of research and bioethics.
Prerequisite: ENG101, MAT115, SCB201, SCC201
SCB255 Cell Biology
4 credits; 6 hours
This is an upper-level one-semester laboratory-based course
stressing essential aspects of cell biology. Cell structure and
function will be introduced. Topics to be covered include, but are
not limited to, membrane transport, protein sorting, vesicular
trafficking, cytoskeletal components, chromatin remodeling,
signal transduction, cancer, apoptosis and stem cells. Students, by
conducting hypothesis-driven science, will be introduced to stateof-the-art
techniques.
Prerequisite: ENG102, MAT200, SCB202, SCC202
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