Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College · Courses
BIOL
15 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 1005Medical Terminology1
Medical Terminology is designed to teach basic word attack skills and medical vocabulary for students and workers in the allied health sciences. This course will provide a foundation of basic medical terms, which are created by adding prefixes and suffixes to root words. The course will include terminology used in anatomy and physiology, body systems, and appropriate abbreviations for common medical terms.
This course covers basic biology as it pertains to contemporary issues. Biology coverage includes cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. In addition to helping students understand biology, students will learn to more critically evaluate science that is presented in the media. Humans are discussed as a model organism.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of careers in the field of environmental science. Students will gain insights into various career paths, including natural resources, conservation, sustainability, environmental education, environmental consulting, and research. Through guest lectures, field trips, and hands-on projects, students will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities, required skills, and educational pathways for each career. Students will also learn how to navigate USA Jobs and other employment search sites as well as how to build an effective resume and curriculum vitae (CV).
Students will explore the interrelationships of the plants and animals common to the region with an emphasis on developing an appreciation of the natural cycles and organism adaptations to seasonal changes.
Fundamental concepts of biology, including chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energy transformations, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology, development, origin of life, and evolution. Lecture and lab.
Fundamental concepts of biology including classification and diversity of life, anatomy, physiology, and development of prokaryotes, protistans, fungi, animals, and plants; behavior; population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Lecture & Lab. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Catalog 2026-2027 Page 125 of 180
This course is a comprehensive study of the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in the human body and their impact on human health. Students will assess their own diet compared to nutritional guidelines for key nutrients and health. Chemical and biological aspects of nutrition will be discussed.
An introduction to the basic characteristics of microorganisms and their beneficial and detrimental effects on their environment, including disease, epidemiology, and pollution. This study includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoans.
Pathophysiology involves the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes. This course focuses on essential concepts of disease processes, etiology, clinical manifestations, significant diagnostic tests, common treatment modalities and potential complications.
Structural and functional aspects of selected human body systems with a strong emphasis on laboratory dissection and study. Designed for students majoring in nursing and health related sciences as well as physical education and liberal arts.
Structural and functional aspects of selected human body systems with a strong emphasis on laboratory dissection and study. Designed for students majoring in nursing and health related sciences as well as physical education and liberal arts.
Students are introduced to ecological principles demonstrating the relationship between organisms and their environment with special emphasis on ecosystems, energetics, population dynamics, and Native American philosophy of the natural environment. Labs include surveying environmental factors of local ecosystems and preparing one research paper. Lecture and Lab.
Faculty-directed research for biology students. Topic(s) will be determined in consultation with a biology faculty member or members. The course is offered for one credit per term and is repeatable for up to 3 credits maximum.
This course is a survey of molecular and Mendelian genetics for the student interested in transfer to a 4-year degree in Biology. Students will be expected to understand and apply genetic concepts at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. An introduction to statistical analysis of genetic data as well as the use of traditional and modern laboratory techniques will complete this course. Research will also be emphasized. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Catalog 2026-2027 Page 126 of 180
