2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

BIO 114A Animal Behavior - Dolphin 1 Sem Hr
Provides an introduction to the student of dolphin behavior dolphin.
Includes study of basic animal physiology, colony and pair dynamics,
behavior modification and training, maternity behavior, basic
conservation issues, habitat ecology, and natural history. Includes field
activities involving observational and hands-on activities during a field
trip at student’s expense. (15-0)
BIO 116W Winter Ecology 2 Sem Hrs
Explores the adaptations and coping behaviors of organisms and
communities to the additional stresses placed on them by winter.
Includes such major topics as: weather and climate, hibernation, freezing
avoidance, community changes, and behavior of animals. Includes
identification of plants, animal tracks, insect galls, bird nests, and various
kinds of snow conditions. Requires a weekend field trip. Student must
pay own expenses. (30-0)
BIO 117 Birds of Michigan 1 Sem Hr
Identification of resident and migratory birds by sight and song. Includes
bird nesting, feeding and territorial behavior. Taught primarily in the
field. (15-0)
BIO 118 Michigan Wildflowers 1 Sem Hr
Identification of common seasonal wildflowers of the open field and
deciduous woods. Includes ecological significance of major families of
flowers. Historical and practical information presented when appropriate.
Taught primarily in the field. (15-0)
BIO 119 Stream Ecology 1 Sem Hr
Introduces the physical environmental factors that affect organisms
inhabiting streams as well as the human influence. Emphasizes the
energy flow through stream ecosystems along with the lifecycles and
interdependencies of stream animals. Includes fieldwork on at least
four different kinds of streams. Includes a weekend field trip with the
student paying own expenses. Credit may be earned BIO 119 or 219
but not both. (15-0)
BIO 123 Survey of Michigan Plant
Communities
2 Sem Hrs
Discusses the influence of physical factors on thevarieties of plant
communities. Uses the interdependency of organisms as an underlying
theme. Examines effects of humans on the nature of plant communities.
Emphasizes fieldwork and use of field keys and reference materials for
plant identification. Taught primarily in the field. Requires a weekend
field trip. (30 - 0)
BIO 126 Ecology and Natural History of
Isle Royale National Park
1 Sem Hr
Introduces a remote area of ecosystems. Discusses key native and
introduced species of plants and animals. Emphasizes the uniqueness,
yet interdependency of organisms. Highlights the long-studied island
Wolf-Moose interaction. Requires a three-day trip to the island at student
expense. (15-0)
BIO 126AW Ecology and Natural History of the
Appalachia Region
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Requires concurrent enrollment in LEA 213. Introduces a
unique area of ecosystems. Discusses key native and introduced species
of plants and animals. Emphasized keystone species and interdependency
of organisms. Highlights the Riparian Flora and Fauna, including
the reintroduced red wolf species. Requires a three day trip to the
Appalachian area at student’s expense. (15-0)
BIO 130W Introduction to Chemistry and Cell
Biology
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 4. Introduces the principles and
concepts of chemistry and cell biology for students entering allied health
curricula. Includes basic math for science, the laws of thermodynamics,
theory of atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids, bases, and buffers;
introduction to organic chemistry, cell structure and function, basic
metabolic pathways, mitosis, meiosis, classical and physiological genetics.
Recommended as a preparatory class for BIO 140 and BIO 152 for students
with limited background in cell biology and/or chemistry. (30-30)
BIO 140W Essentials Of Human Anatomy &
Physiology
5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 3 or MTH 117 and READING LEVEL 4.
Introduces the basic principles and concepts of chemistry, biochemistry
and cell biology, as well as human anatomy and physiology for students
entering certain allied health curricula. Includes structures and functions
of the human body and related terminology. (75-45)
BIO 152W Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: MATH LEVEL 3 or MTH 117 and READING LEVEL
4. Recommended: BIO 130 or high school chemistry. Prepares you
for various allied health and nursing professions as first course of two
semester sequence. Provides an introduction to the basic principles of
chemistry and biochemistry as they relate to human physiology. Gives
major consideration to the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues and
the following systems: skeletal, muscle, nervous, and endocrine. (45-45)
BIO 153W Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: BIO 152 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade or BIO 140
with a “B” (3.0) minimum grade. BIO 153 is a continuation of BIO 152.
Investigates the anatomy and physiology of the following systems:
circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
Includes human developmental biology and fluids and electrolytes.
(45-45)
BIO 160AW Human Anatomy & Physiology Review 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 153 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Provides review and update of contents of cardiovascular system from
BIO 140 or BIO 153 using cooperative learning found in Health Care
Team concept. Focuses on developing and strengthening abilities in
critical thinking, problem solving, and student directed learning. (15-0)
BIO 160BW A & P Case Studies 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: BIO 140 or BIO 153 or BIO 241 with a “C” (2.0) minimum
grade. Provides comprehensive review and updates of contents of
human anatomy and physiology using case studies of six different body
systems (cardiovascular/respiratory/nervous/digestive/renal/endocrine).
Focuses on developing critical thinking, problem solving, and student
directed learning while establishing mastery of material. (30-0)
BIO 171 Integrated General Biology I 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Successful completion [with C (2.0) minimum grade] of
CHM 111 or CHM 101 or BIO 130 or approval by instructor. Biology 171
is one of two introductory courses for biology majors and related fields.
Together, BIO 171 and BIO 172 constitute a complete introduction to
college level biology. These courses may be taken in any order regardless
of the course numbers. Includes the scientific method, diversity of life with
emphasis on biochemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics and
metabolism, molecular, Mendelian and developmental genetics. (45-45)
BIO 172W Integrated General Biology II 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Successful completion, with a minimum grade of C (2.0),
of both high school chemistry and high school biology or CHM 101 and
BIO 111. BIO 172 is one of two introductory courses for biology majors
and related fields. Together, BIO 171 and BIO 172 constitute a complete
introduction to college level biology. These courses may be taken in any
order regardless of the course numbers. Includes a survey of the five
kingdoms with emphasis on comparative anatomy, development and
ecological roles, evolutionary patterns, population genetics, embryology
behavior and ecology. (45-45)
BIO 199 Human Heredity And Sexuality 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: High School biology and chemistry. Introduces the
fundamental concepts underlying biology with a focus on heredity
and sexuality. Includes cell biology, inborn errors of metabolism,
reproduction and development, immunology and HIV/AIDS, oncogenes
and cancer, plus classical, population and molecular genetics. Explores
the frontiers of health and medicine including reproductive technologies,
biotechnology, gene therapy, prenatal diagnosis, genetic screening and
the bioethics of the Human Genome Project. Includes case study analysis
and laboratory investigations related to cellular and population genetics
and biotechnology. Credit may be earned in BIO 199 or BIO 199H but
not in both. (45-45)
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