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BIOL

21 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BIOL 101Principles of Biology4

or CHEM 107 General, Organic and Biochemistry and Lab 5 cr

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 151General Biology I4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 152General Biology II4

Electives: 15 credits from Biology Major Electives section. A minimum of 3 credits from upper division courses; no more than 2 SCIE courses 15 cr.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 203Botany4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 215Invertebrate Zoology4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 216Vertebrate Zoology4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 231Human Anatomy and Physiology I4

BIOL232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (prerequisite: BIOL231) 4 cr.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 232Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab4

A systems approach to the structure and function of the cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, repreoductive, and immune systems of the human body. Three lectures and one lab per week. BIOL231 and one semester each of biology (BIOL151) and chemistry is recommended before taking BIOL 232.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 280Medical Terminology3

A study of the prefixes, suffixes, and roots involved in the language of medicine used by health professionals.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 311Field Ornithology4

Study of bird biology, ecology, and conservation. This course includes a significant field component that will stress knowledge of bird habitats and identification of birds by sight and sound. Three lectures and one lab per week. Extra fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOL152 or consent of instructor.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 340Genetics4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 350Cell Biology4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 352Immunology4

A broad study of the immune system, including humoral and cell mediated immunity, antigen receptor formation, antigen presentation, lymphatic tissue anatomy, and various pathologies of the immune system will be covered. The lab portion of the course will cover the application of these principles to modern experimental work. Prerequisites: CHEM113 and CHEM114. Recommended: BIOL360, CHEM215 and CHEM216.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 360Microbiology4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 370Ecology and Lab4

Study of organisms and their relationship with other organisms and their environment. Three lectures and one lab per week.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL151 and BIOL152 or consent of instructor.

BIOL 375Trends in Evolutionary Theory3

This is a seminar course covering the current understanding of evolutionary theory. Topics will include the known and inferred processes of evolution with emphasis given to speciation, natural selection within and among populations, phylogenetics, as well as discussion of the relationship between developmental genes and evolution. Controversial ideas such as intelligent design and special creation will be contrasted with current models of evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL101 or BIOL151.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 405Research Proposal1

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 480Topics in Biology1-4

Discussion of selected topics in biological sciences. Course is offered on a rotational basis and may be repeated for credit with different topics.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated for credit with different topics.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 491Introduction to Gross Anatomy4

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

BIOL 498Biology Independent Research1-6

Biological research by arrangement with instructor. Literature review, design, and execution of biological experimentation.

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL405.

BIOL 499Biology Internship3-6

Subject: BIOL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: blc.edu

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