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19 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 105Environmental Biology or
Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 106Human Biology4
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 111Survey of Cell Biology 1 or4
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 121Animal Nutrition2

This course will study the composition of animal feed, nutritional and feeding requirements of animals, dietary formulation and the digestive process. Lecture topics will include the macro and micronutrients, the digestive process (anatomy, physiology and metabolism), feedstuffs, feeding and problems of incorrect feeding/malnutrition. Students will visit a feed company, a commissary and/or a feed mill to observe application of nutritional knowledge and practices. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or higher. 2 cr. 2 Lec.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 122Aquarium Science2

This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in identification, techniques of collection, maintenance, breeding and nutritional requirements of aquatic species. Emphasis also will be placed on water chemistry, fish disease and the display of these species especially for educational purposes. 2 cr. 2 Lec. Effective August 2026. Visit the College’s website for the most current informati

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 131Principles of Biology 1: Cell and Molecular Biology2

This course discusses and interrelates biochemistry, cellular structure and function, cellular communication, the processes of cellular metabolism and reproduction, patterns of genetic inheritance, nucleic acid structure and function, gene expression and its regulation, and biotechnology. This course is recommended to science, math, pre-forestry, pre-health professions and pre-nursing students but is open to all students. Satisfies Natural Sciences curriculum laboratory science requirement. Prerequisites: High School Biology or BIO 111- Survey of Cell Biology and High School Chemistry or CHE 107- Introduction to Chemistry 1. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: Natural Sciences, or Nat Sci & Sci

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 132Principles of Biology 2: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology

The course provides an overview of evolutionary biology, diversity of living organisms, and main principles of ecology and conservation biology. Topics include evolution, speciation, classification, structure and function of living organisms, population growth and regulation, and ecology. Laboratories consist of hypothesis testing, taxonomy, and field investigations. Satisfies Natural Science curriculum laboratory science requirement. Prerequisites: High School Biology or BIO 111-Survey of Cell Biology or BIO 112-Survey of Ecology and Evolution, and one year of High School Chemistry, or CHE 107- Intro to Chemistry 1. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: Natural Sciences, or Nat Sci & Sci Re

Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 200Genetics

“The course provides an overview of transmission, molecular and population genetics. Basic principles involved with nucleic acid, including chromosome structure, function and control of gene expression, modes of inheritance, DNA replication, mutation and repair mechanisms, and techniques used in recombinant DNA and biotechnology. Clinical genetics as well as qualitative and population genetics will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BIO 111-Survey of Cell Biology or higher. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 202Microbiology4

“This course provides a comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include biochemistry, cell structure and function, classification, microbial growth and metabolism, control of microbial growth, bacterial genetics, and clinically significant bacteria, viruses and parasites. Additional aspects of microbiology are also covered including biotechnology and recombinant DNA technology, immunity, and food microbiology. Laboratory component provides activities in aseptic technique, staining, microscopic examination and interpretation, biochemical characterization of bacteria for identification, susceptibility, and enumeration, as well as polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis and transformation techniques. Identification of an unknown bacterium provides the laboratory capstone experience. Prerequisites: BIO 106- Human Biology, or BIO 111- Survey of Cell Biology, or BIO 131- Principles of BIO 1: Cell and Molecular BIO, or BIO 251- Anatomy and Physiology 1, AND high school chemistry or

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 2021Microbiology4
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 217Vertebrate Biology 14
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 218Vertebrate Biology 24
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 220Nutrition

TThe course is designed to explore the science of nutrition, nutrient BUS 104: Personal Finance requirements, food sources and dietary assessment and the role that nutrients This course provides an overview of personal finance as it relates to personal play in maintaining health and physical well-being through the lifespan. The financial planning and budgeting, credit control, expense control, mortgage course will include the physiological functions of digestion, absorption, and and consumer financing, tax planning and investments. It also covers the metabolism of nutrients. Prerequisite: BIO 106- Human Biology, BIO 111- economic aspects of financial planning as it relates to household and business Survey of Cell Biology, or BIO 131- Principles of Biology 1. 3 cr. 3 lec. This financial management. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: Nat Sci & Sci Re BUS 110: Rooms Division Management This course presents a systematic approach to rooms division procedures by BIO 223: Animal Behavior detailing the flow of business through a hotel beginning with the reservation The course is designed to teach a comprehensive overview of animal process and ending with check-out and settlement. The course examines the behavior. History of animal behavior studies and traditional experiments function of the front office, housekeeping and uniformed service department. will be covered. Behavior and habitat relationships will be considered in The various elements of effective management, paying particular attention to terms of evolutionary adaptation. Proximate and ultimate mechanisms will planning, implementing, and evaluating rooms division operations and human be examined for a wide range of behaviors related to habitat selection, resource management, are also examined. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. feeding, navigation and orientation, and social interaction. Prerequisite: BIO 111-Survey of Cell Biology or higher. 3 cr. 3 lec. BUS 112: Introduction to Business This course provides an overview of the business world in contemporary BIO 251: Anatomy and Physiology 1 society. Topics include the economic environment of business, ethics and social The study of the structure and functions of the human body begins with responsibility, securities and investments, types of business organization, examination of the molecular and cellular units of the body organs. Groups entrepreneurship, and the functions of production, marketing, finance and of body organs in turn make up the functional units known as systems. In this accounting, business law, and management. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. first course the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems will be studied in detail. Prerequisite: BIO 106- BUS 116: Applied Business Math Human Biology, 111- Survey of Cell Biology or 131- Principles of BIO 1. 4 cr. This course is designed to provide students the mathematical and conceptual 3 lec. 3 lab. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning skills needed to solve everyday business and personal finance problems outcome: Natural Sciences, or Nat Sci & Sci Re encountered in the working world. Areas covered include percentage, banking, trade and cash discounts, markups and markdowns, simple and BIO 252: Anatomy and Physiology 2 compound interest, consumer credit, and payroll. Prerequisite: Equivalent of “This part of human anatomy and physiology will continue the study of specific MTH 090 or higher. 3 cr. 3 Lec. body systems. Each system will be examined for its structural features and for its role in the successful functioning of the whole organism. The body systems BUS 118: Survey of Regional Tourism Destinations to be covered include digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary and reproductive. This course examines tourism from community and regional perspectives. It is This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: heritage in the development of tourist destinations in the Northern New York Natural Sciences, or Nat Sci & Sci Re” area as defined in the Thousands Island-Seaway Region. Various aspects of the development and planning for tourism attractions and services from BUSINESS (BUS) historic sites, museums, tours and sightseeing to culture, culinary, arts and crafts, nature, fishing, guiding, outdoor and recreational activities will be explored.

Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 251 Anatomy and Physiology 1. 4 cr. 3 lec. 3 lab. designed to help students develop basic knowledge in the history and local
BIO 221Survey of Anatomy and Physiology or
Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 223Animal Behavior3
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 251Anatomy and Physiology 1 or
Subject
BIO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 2511Anatomy and Physiology 14
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 252Anatomy and Physiology 24
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu
BIO 2521Anatomy and Physiology 24
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
sunyjefferson.edu

Source: Jefferson Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61