Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
BIOL
20 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 1100Introduction to Biology4.00
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course presents biology as a series of fundamental concepts, all focusing on the theme of the unity and diversity of life. It examines four broad topics: genetics (including Mendelian inheritance, mitosis, meiosis and molecular genetics); evolution (Darwin’s theory, evidence of evolution and the history of life, including humans); organismal biology (the classification, diversity, and evolutionary history of prokaryotes and eukaryotes); ecology (energy flow, nutrient cycling, ecosystems and biogeography); and conservation biology. The course includes two hours of laboratory instruction per week. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
(3.00 lec) This course considers the nutrients and their functions in the human body, basic nutritional requirements, nutrition tools, and guidelines for making sound food choices and reading food labels. You will learn how to plan a balanced diet and how to evaluate nutrition behaviors using popular nutrition literature. No previous coursework in biology is required. Offered as both an on-campus and Web course. This course fulfills the lab- like experience requirements for MnTC Goal Area 3. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lec) This one-semester course is designed to introduce concepts needed to study the complexity of humans in a biological world. The body systems are investigated and understood in a pattern of wellness. Ecological and genetic topics are also studied. This course does not satisfy the anatomy and physiology requirement of the Nursing program or replace BIOL 2200 as a prerequisite to BIOL 2224: Anatomy and BIOL 2225: Physiology. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Completion of the optional lab (BIOL 1128) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
(1.00 lab) Laboratory examination of topics covered in BIOL 1127. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Completion of the optional lab (BIOL 1128) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIOL 1127.
(3.00 lec) This course provides an introduction to the relationships between people and the environment in the past, present, and future. You will explore these relationships from an interdisciplinary perspective, including a solid foundation in the natural sciences, and topics ranging from history, economics, and politics to philosophy. The goal is to help you think critically about the local and global impacts of our increasing demand for natural resources. Pollution, landscape destruction, and loss of species, with their respective effects on environmental and human health, force us to explore alternatives for more sustainable relationships with the Earth. Offered as a both an on-campus and Web course. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10. Completion of the on campus optional lab (BIOL 1137) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. 337
(1.00 lab) This on-campus laboratory course examines topics raised in BIOL 1136 through lab experiments and fieldwork. Examples are assessment of water quality, the use of a GIS, biodiversity and acid rain, among others. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10. Completion of the on campus optional lab (BIOL 1137) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIOL 1136.
(2.00 lec) These courses examine a current issue or problem in biology, or provide a field or lab experience not included in the scope of the traditional biology curriculum. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
(2.00 lec) This course develops a standard base of commonly used Greek and Latin stem words, prefixes and suffixes from which a working technical vocabulary can be constructed for those in nursing, natural sciences, pre- professional fields and other allied health fields. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course examines the major concepts of biology and is designed for students majoring in Biology, Nursing, and other science-related fields. Topics provide you with an understanding of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell biology, bioenergetics, reproduction, development, genetics, biotechnology, evolution and ecology. The lecture/theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking General Education credits. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher. It is highly recommended that students have a placement into READ 1300.
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course presents the principles of genetics at the molecular, cellular and population levels. Chromosome structure and function, gene mapping, mutation and selection, variation, and regulation of gene expression are covered. This course includes two hours of required lab per week. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course provides an in-depth study of tissues and the anatomy of all human body systems. The course focuses on how the shape and composition of the anatomical structures allows them to perform their functions. Pathology of the anatomy may be included, but normal anatomy will be stressed. The lecture/theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. of both high school chemistry and general biology with grades of straight “C” (2.0) or above within the last five years. 338
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course provides an in-depth study of the functioning of most body systems including the muscle, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and endocrine systems. Dysfunctions may be included, but normal physiology will be stressed. The lecture/ theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(2.00 lec) This course provides an in-depth study of the chemical, biological and psychological processes involved with alterations of health, using systemic and nonsystemic approaches. This course is offered both on campus and as a Web course. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(2.00 lec) This course examines the structure, function, genetics, and metabolism of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, including a unit on virology. Disease mechanisms and body defenses, including immunology, are covered. This course has an optional lab (BIOL 2231). Both BIOL 2230 (lecture) and BIOL 2231 (lab) are required to meet MnTC Goal Area 3. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(2.00 lab) In this course, you will learn culturing, microscopy and clinical microbiology techniques. Virology, microbial genetics and immunology are also included. This course meets on campus twice per week in two-hour sessions. Both BIOL 2230 (lecture) and BIOL 2231 (lab) are required to meet MnTC Goal Area 3. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIOL 2230. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course examines the fundamentals of botany, including structure, function, physiology, and reproductive biology of plants and plant-like organisms. This course also studies the diversity, evolutionary history, and ecology of flowering plants, algae, fungi, bryophtes, lower vascular plants, ferns, and gymnosperms. This course includes two hours of required lab per week. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course compares the ways in which different animal phyla have solved problems of existence including, for example, support, nervous coordination, locomotion, excretion, respiration and reproduction. Additionally, the course provides a basic framework for understanding the origins and relationships of the major groups of animals. This course includes two hours of required lab per week. Performing dissections is required. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
(2.00 lec/2.00 lab) This course will use an applications-based approach to molecular and cellular biology. You will explore the theorie needed to understand and use techniques of molecular biology and methods used to establish current theories. The laboratory will expose you extensively to techniques widely used in academic and industry laboratories. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
