18 courses with the subject BIO, 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.
BIO 100Principles of Biology3
Catalog Description: Introduction to the basic characteristics of life, organisms, their interactions, and the scientific process. Improves scientific thinking and increases science literacy. Explores five core concepts of biology: studying and using the scientific method, evolution, ecology, genetics, and biodiversity. Two class hours, two lab hours. This is a non-majors science course therefore not applicable to the Natural Science degree.
Catalog Description: Surveys basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology, including the structure of cells, tissues, and organs and their normal physiological interactions. Laboratory experiences reinforce important concepts. Two class hours, two lab hours. (Not for credit in Math/Science curriculum or students with credit in BIO 150, 152, or 153).
Catalog Description: Introduces the science of microbiology including animal and/or foodborne microorganisms. Lectures explore the biology of microorganisms including but not limited to bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions and/or foodborne microorganisms. Topics include microbial identification and control. Laboratory experiences include performance of common procedures and tests used in microbiology. Lecture two hours; Lab two hours. Prerequisite: Completion of the Genesee Community College alog (2025-2026) Math proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MAT 092 or MAT 108.
Catalog Description: Introduces basic chemistry, the structure, function, and biochemistry of cells, and the scientific method. Laboratory exercises develop skills including use of binocular microscopes and measuring. This is a preparatory course, for students with little or no recent experience in biology and chemistry, who plan on taking additional biology courses. Two class hours, two lab hours. Prerequisite: Completion of the Genesee Community College reading requirement and completion of the Genesee Community College math requirement or concurrent enrollment in MAT 108 or MAT 092. Students planning to enroll in Physical Therapist Assistant or a Math or Natural Science program should choose MAT092. Not open to students with credit in BIO 115, BIO 152 or higher. (Not for credit in Math/Science curriculum)
Catalog Description: Overview of the broad discipline of ecology, and introduces biological and physical components of the environment and the interactions between the two. Topics include basic ecology, meteorology, hydrology, environmental degradation, and resource management. Fall only. Three class hours, three lab hours. Prerequisite: BIO 104 with a grade of 182
Catalog Description: Introduces the student to the structure and function of the bodies of domestic animals with emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, integumentary, endocrine, and sensory systems. Medical terminology will be studied throughout the course. Homeostasis will be discussed including the role of control systems such as negative feedback and the relation of form to function. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program. Corequisites: VET 102, VET 114, and BIOLB3.
Catalog Description: Continue the study of anatomy and physiology of domestic animals with investigation of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic and immune, urinary, and reproductive systems. Includes an overview of avian, reptilian and amphibian anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of the tissues of each system along with the differences in the system between the species examined. Prerequisites: VET 102, VET 114, BIO 123, and BIO LB3 each with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisites: BIO LB4, VET 124, VET 209, VET LB9, VET 223 and VET LB3.
Catalog Description: Examines the structure and functioning of cells, including origin, physiology, biochemistry, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, and genetics. Laboratory exercises reinforce the lectures, which include using microscopes and measurement techniques. General Biology 1 and 2 are recommended to students transferring into pre-medicine or any life science program. talog (2025-2026) (General Biology I and II are not sequential. Either may be taken first.). Prerequisites: High School Regents Biology completed with a 75 or higher or permission of the instructor. Completion of the Genesee Community College reading and math proficiencies. Corequisite: BIO 125L.
Catalog Description: Biology 125L is the application of the didactic instruction for Biology 125 and a required corequisite. Skills and performance in BIO 125L are assessed as a component of BIO 125 and therefore must be successfully completed in addition to the requirements of BIO 125. Laboratory exercises which reinforce the lectures, include microscopy, spectrophotometry, measurement techniques, PCR, and other molecular biology techniques. Regent’s biology completed with a 75 or higher or permission of the instructor. Completion of the Genesee Community College reading and math proficiencies.
Catalog Description: Introduces evolutionary theory and the diversity of living things. Students will explore the scientific evidence for evolution and processes by which new species emerge. Special emphasis will be placed on the genetic, molecular, anatomical, and physiological characteristics that define and are used to classify plant and animal species. General Biology 1 and 2 are recommended to students transferring to any of the life sciences programs. (General Biology 1 and 2 are not sequential. Either may be taken first.). Prerequisites: High School Regents Biology completed with a 75 or higher or permission of instructor. Completion of the Genesee Community College reading and math proficiencies. Corequisite: BIO 126L
Catalog Description: The first course of a 2- semester comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The course focuses on the integumentary skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Studies body organization, anatomical terminology, and foundations of histology. Emphasis is on form and function, and the role that negative feedback and homeostasis play in the control of the human body. The course is designed using Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) alog (2025-2026) Learning outcomes. Laboratory study includes microscope work, organ and animal dissection, and exercises designed to illustrate normal anatomy and physiology. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Genesee Community College Math and Reading proficiencies and BIO 104 or BIO 125 and BIO 125L completed with a grade of “C” or better within the last five years, or acceptance into a health care career program.
Catalog Description: Studies the characteristics of microorganisms, their role in health and disease, and methods of controlling them. Examines mechanisms of immunity. Laboratory exercises reinforce important concepts and aseptic techniques. Recommended for students majoring in health-related sciences. Three class hours, three lab hours.. Prerequisite: BIO152 or BIO125 and BIO125L with a “C” or higher.
Catalog Description: An introduction to the discipline of ecology. Examines interactions among organisms, interactions between organisms and the physical environment, and factors that determine the abundances and distributions of organisms. Topics include the physical environment, evolution, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Includes trips to local natural areas, field-based labs, acquisition and analysis of quantitative data, and a scientific research project communicated to peers. Fall only. Prerequisites: BIO 125 or BIO 126 with a grade of C or higher. MAT 102, MAT 129, or higher; or by permission of instructor. Completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency. BIOLB3 - Lab for BIO 123 Catalog Description: BIOLB3 is the application of didactic instruction for BIO123 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in BIOLB3 are assessed as a component of BIO123 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all the requirements for BIO123. Laboratory work includes anatomy studies using models and dissections, physiology exercises, and microscopic histological observations. log (2025-2026) BIOLB4 - Lab for BIO 124 Catalog Description: BIO LB4 is the application of didactic instruction for BIO 124 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in BIO LB4 are assessed as a component of BIO 124 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all the requirements for BIO 124. Laboratory work includes anatomy studies using models and dissections, physiology exercises, and microscopic histological observations. BIO LB3 each with a grade of “C” or higher. LB9, VET 223, and VET LB3.
