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Biology
B301 Ecology with Laboratory 4 credits
A study of the theoretical and practical ecological concepts pertaining to species, populations,
communities and ecosystems; stress is placed on the concepts of energy flow, nutrient cycles, limiting
factors, population dynamics and succession. Laboratories include both theoretical and practical
applications of concepts as well as some plant and animal identifications. Three class meetings and one
three-hour laboratory/field trip each week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: B110/111 and B120/121.
B305 Human Anatomy with Laboratory 4 credits
This course explores the design and structure of the human body. Lectures present cellular and
histological features of the body systems. Laboratory dissections explore gross anatomic features and
the three dimensional relationships of structures particularly relevant to the health sciences. Body
structures forming superficial features, those visualized by diagnostic imaging techniques and those
relevant to kinesiology are empathized. The class meets for two lectures sessions and two two-hour labs
weekly. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: B110/111 and B120/121.
B306 Medical Terminology 2 credits
This course is an organ systems approach to learning and understanding medical terms. A wordbuilding
programmed learning format is utilized to understand Latin and Greek prefixes and root words
from which our English medical words originate. Common medical abbreviations and case studies are
also incorporated into the course. The class meets for two discussion periods weekly.
B310 Genetics with Laboratory 4 credits
The principles underlying hereditary variation in living organisms are the focus of this course. These
topics are centered about the transmission of hereditary traits, cytogenetics, basic gene concepts,
introductory molecular biology, population genetics, and the genetic basis of evolution. Three class
meetings and one three-hour laboratory period each week with several laboratory periods replaced
with a one-hour lecture/discussion. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110/111 and B120/121.
B311 Cell Biology with Laboratory 3 credits
This course is a study of the cell at the ultrastructural, biochemical, and physiological levels. Special
consideration is given to respiration, photosynthesis, secretion, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, cell growth,
movement, membranes, and other organelles. Two lectures and one three-hour lab weekly with two
laboratory periods replaced with a one-hour lecture/discussion. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites:
B110/111, B120/121, and C321 (C321 may be concurrent).
B313 Physiology with Laboratory 4 credits
This course explores the functions of the body systems of humans. The interrelationships of organsystems
processes to maintain homeostasis are emphasized. Laboratory sessions provide experiences
with procedures and instrumentation to gather data that highlight the function of the body systems.
Course topics are particularly relevant to the health sciences. The class meets for three lectures and one
three-hour lab weekly. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110/111 and B120/121. Recommended:
C142/144.
B315 GIS Theory and Applications with Laboratory 2 credits
The first half of this course introduces the basic concepts necessary to an understanding of geographic
information systems (GIS) including their purpose, hardware, software, data bases, and applications.
Special attention is paid to the concept of map projections, coordinate systems and georeferencing
data. The second half introduces and spurs the development of core competencies with the desktop
GIA Arcview. Students learn how to conduct queries, undertake simple and complex spatial analyses
and develop presentations, incorporating views, charts, and images, among others. Two lecture/minilaboratory
periods per week. Offered spring semester.
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