32 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 112(3 credit hours)
Introduction to Biology Basic study of structure, function and interactions of living organisms including cell theory, genetics, energetics, evolution and ecology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Introduction to Biology Lab Emphasizes basic laboratory studies of structure, function and interactions of living organisms including cell theory, genetics, energetics, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 112 (If a student taking the courses concurrently fails or withdraws from BIO 112, they may continue to complete and earn credit for BIO 113 with instructor's consent). Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, Course Also Offered in Modules Components: LAB: Laboratory
Biology I Examines basic biological concepts such as cell structure and function, metabolism, the chemical basis of biology, protein synthesis, genetics, and evolution with emphasis placed on the cellular level. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Co-requisite: BIO 115. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Biology Laboratory I A two-hour laboratory to be offered concurrently with BIO 114. Designed to acquaint the student with the use of analytical techniques in biology, theory, and methods involved in experimentation, in order to facilitate a greater understanding of concepts presented in lecture and the way in which information is gathered in science. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: BIO 114 Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Biology II Examines basic biological concepts such as ecology, biological diversity (to include the kingdoms of life), reproduction, growth, and development, with emphasis placed on multicellular systems. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Co-requisite: BIO 117. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Biology Laboratory II A two-hour laboratory to be offered concurrently with BIO 116. Designed to acquaint the student with the use of analytical techniques in biology, theory, and methods involved in experimentation in order to facilitate a greater understanding of concepts presented in lecture and the way in which information is gathered in science. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: BIO 116. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Microbes and Society An introduction to the science of microbiology addressing the role of microorganisms in nature and in human welfare. Contemporary topics will include infectious diseases, genetic engineering, the environment and biological warfare. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Human Ecology Interrelationships among humans, other organisms and the environment including principles of energy and matter, resource use, biogeochemical cycling, trophic structures, sustainability and environmental impacts by humans. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Human Ecology Laboratory Basic laboratory studies of interactions among living organisms and their environment including biogeochemical cycling, trophic structures, sustainability and human impacts on the environment. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 120 or BIO 124. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Introduction to Conservation Biology Historical and current perspectives on species extinction and global loss of biological diversity is presented. Methods used to conserve plant and animal life in the United States and around the world are surveyed, and conservation activities and needs are discussed in societal, cultural, economic, and political contexts. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: High school biology recommended. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Principles of Ecology Study of the principles and interrelationships between organisms and their environment with emphasis on the analytical and statistical methods of ecology. Pre- Requisite: College Readiness in Math, Writing and Reading. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Aspects of Human Biology Aspects of human biology will be introduced from the molecular level to the integrated whole. Attention will be given to the biological bases of various health and wellness issues. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory Provides instruction on the fundamental structure of the human body and the physiological mechanisms involved in normal functioning through lecture and student participation in laboratory activities. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Minimum ACT Composite score 16 (or KCTCS determined equivalency); or completion with "C" or better of any college biology or chemistry course; or ACT of 13-15 with co-requisite or supplemental instruction; or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory Provides instruction on the interrelationships of the structure and function of each body system. Includes basic chemistry, cell structure, cell physiology, metabolism, tissues, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Note: This is the first course in a two-course sequence. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: College readiness in math, reading, and English; or successful completion (C or better) of a college biology or chemistry course; or consent of instructor for enrollment in co-requisite supplemental instruction; or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory Continues the study of the interrelationships of organ systems, including the endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems. Note: This is the second course of a two-course sequence. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 137. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Botany The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of plants emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, plant systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Botany with Laboratory The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of plants emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, plant systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology. Includes laboratory studies of the morphology, physiology, and reproduction of plants with emphasis on flowering plants. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Zoology The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of animals emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, body systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Zoology with Laboratory The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of animals emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, body systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Insect Biology Presents an overview of the biology of both beneficial and detrimental insects including physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Introductory Biology I BIO 148 introduces the student to the biological mechanisms operating at the molecular cellular and population level that contribute to the origin maintenance and evolution of biodiversity including the origins and history of the evolutionary process. Course material is presented within a phylogenetic context emphasizing the shared history of all living organisms on earth through common ancestry. The first semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and BIO 152). (KCTCS equivalents: MA 109=MAT 150; CHE 105=CHE 170). Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours) Pre-requisite: Math ACT of 23 or above or MA 109, past or current enrollment in CHE 105. Attributes: University Course (University of Kentucky) Components: LEC: Lecture University Course: University of Kentucky
Principles of Biology I Presents knowledge of biological principles at the cellular and molecular levels, similarities and differences in structure and function of simple and complex cells and theories on the origin and evolution of biological systems. Part one of a two semester sequence (BIO 150 and BIO 152). Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: (CHE 170 or concurrent enrollment) or consent of instructor. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Principles of Biology Laboratory I Includes studies of cellular and molecular biology. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 150 or Concurrent enrollment. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Principles of Biology II Presents knowledge of organismal, population and community biology. Part two of a two semester sequence (BIO 150 and BIO 152). Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 150 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Principles of Biology Laboratory II Includes organismal, population and community biology. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 152 or concurrent. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Astrobiology Examines topics related to the origins of planets, the requirements for life, the search for life away from Earth, the societal implications of discovering other forms of life, and the future of life on Earth and in space from a multidisciplinary perspective. Credit not available for both BIO 155 and AST 155. Lecture: 3 credits ( 45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MT65 and ENC91or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Introductory Biology Laboratory This course is designed to provide a broad introduction into the data, results, and information associated with biological research, and into some of the analytical approaches used to test biological hypotheses. Communication of these aspects of biological research is crucial, and much of this lab course will be focused on the development of effective writing skills for the delivery of this information. Laboratory: 1 credit (2 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Math ACT of 23 or above or MA 109, past or current enrollment in CHE 105 (KCTCS equivalents: MA 109=MAT 150; CHE 105=CHE 170). Attributes: University Course (University of Kentucky) Components: LAB: Laboratory University Course: University of Kentucky
Medical Microbiology with Laboratory The characteristics of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease are studied. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 137 and BIO 139 or equivalent. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science, Course Also Offered in Modules Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Principles of Microbiology Introduction to fundamental microbiological principles and techniques emphasizing structural functional, ecological, and evolutionary relationships among microorganisms. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory Introduces fundamental microbiological principles and techniques emphasizing structural, functional, ecological, and evolutionary relationships among microorganisms. Includes laboratory exercises in general microbiology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 2 credit (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: BIO 114 or BIO 150 or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture