20 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 105Concepts in Biology4
This course, intended for the liberal arts student, provides an introduction to concepts in biology. Topics include cellular biology (structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis), genetics (Mendelian, population, molecular), evolution (natural selection, adaptation, microevolution), and ecology (population, community, ecosystem). A student may not enroll in this course if he/she previously received credit for BIO 120 or 121. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Offered every fall and spring. Meets General Education Category Scientific Thinking; Environmental Connections, Information Literacy Focus Areas.
BIO 121Introduction to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology4
This course introduces students to the unifying principles of biology. Topics include ecology, Mende- lian and population genetics, evolution, animal behavior. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab.
The first course in a two-semester sequence, BIO 210 is designed for Exercise Science and Health Science majors, and students interested in allied health and nursing. Lecture and laboratory topics include the structure and function or the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Offered fall semester. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 120 or CHE 183. 139
A continuation of BIO 210, this course examines the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, endocrine, and urogenital systems through laboratory and lecture. Emphasis is on normal regulatory mechanisms and homeostatic processes. Offered spring semester. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210.
A study of the diversity of life on earth, BIO 240 examines the structure and function, development, natural and geologic history, classification, and ecological role of various organismal groups, including the plants, animals, bacteria, protists, and fungi. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequi- site: BIO 105, BIO 120 or BIO 121. Offered fall semester.
Ecology involves the discovery of the principles that govern survival, growth, distribution, and abundance of organisms; interactions and relationships among populations in ecological communities; and the interactions of communities with the abiotic environment to form ecosystems. Quantitative and qualitative sampling techniques will be used in the field and laboratory to obtain population and community data. Written lab reports and a formal oral presentation are required. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisites: BIO 121. Offered every spring semester.
Students will be able to reflect on their personal development, strengths and weaknesses, and clarify goals for personal growth. Students will also declare a major program to support their post-graduate plans, complete a roadmap for their personal and professional interests, and chart potential opportuni- ties on that path. May be substituted within majors. Prerequisite: FYE 104/149.
An introduction to insect and biology, with a guide to basic insect taxonomy and a survey of the insect orders. Students will collect and identify insects in lab and present an insect collection as a final proj- ect. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in any 100-level BIO courses. Offered fall of even years.
BIO 281Animals & Plants of the Southern Appalachians, Fall3
Through field and laboratory experience, students study natural history, taxonomy, and identification of the organisms active during the summer and fall seasons in the Southern Appalachians. Offered every other fall semester (odd years). Prerequisite: Any 100-level Biology course.
BIO 282Animals & Plants of the Southern Appalachians, Spring3
Through field and laboratory experience, students study natural history, taxonomy, and identification of the organisms active during the winter and spring seasons in the Southern Appalachians. Offered every other spring semester (even years). Prerequisite: Any 100-level Biology course.
In this course, students will articulate and assess the lasting and transferable skills and knowledge acquired through courses in both the Biology major and general education to their chosen profession. In collaboration with a faculty mentor, students will refine their roadmap and produce additional portfolio documentation to support their post-graduate plan by identifying mentoring opportunities, seeking internships, contacting employers and graduate schools of interest, and finding appropriate grant and/or fellowship opportunities. Prerequisite: any 249 and Biology major.
This course covers the principles of microbiology and the effects microbes have on humans, the en- vironment, and other organisms. Topics will include the structure and function of microorganisms, genetics and evolution, pathogenicity and infectious disease as well as other practical applications. Offered every fall semester. Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab. Prerequisites: BIO 120 and CHE 183.
In this collaborative experience, students will document their professional competencies and produce a capstone project in their major field. Through dedicated time with mentors/mentees, engagement with potential employers and/or graduate schools of interest, and preparatory activities such as mock interviews and other appropriate experiences, students will design constructive plans for life beyond Brevard College. Prerequisite: BIO 349. BREVARD CAREER ADVANTAGE (BCA)
