11 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 100The Bugs: An Introduction to Entomology3
............................................................................................. Summer (Odd Years) Though often overlooked, “bugs” (insects and other terrestrial arthropods) are one of the most important and consequential groups of organisms on Earth. To illuminate the impact bugs have on our world, this course will survey arthropod classification and biology, behaviors, interactions with other organisms, and important associations with people. Foundational principles and concepts of biology will be featured using insects as examples.
.....................................................................................................................Spring This is an interdisciplinary course exploring the complex relationships between the major groups of living organisms. It examines the physical and biological systems of Earth from the perspective of ecology and considers populations and communities of organisms in terms of their relationship with the environment and other organisms, rather than individuals. The course facilitates critical questioning about global and regional environmental issues, current and future energy issues, sustainable development, and viability of green initiatives.
BIO 105 This course is a laboratory investigation of the concepts covered in BIO 105, including the nature of energy flow through ecosystems, population and community dynamics, field surveys of animal and plant diversity, and investigation of local and national environmental and conservation issues. Students will be expected to participate in field investigations outdoors. 70 | 2025-2026 College Catalog
BIO 110Human Biology3
......................................................................................................................... Fall This course is an introduction to human body systems with the repeated demonstration of the interconnection between structure and function. It includes a general study of the basic principles of chemistry as related to biological function, an overview of cellular structure and metabolism, the general study of selected organ systems, the impacts of globalization on human health, and exploration of medical and research technologies impacting society, including cloning, genetic engineering, stem cell research, and gene therapy.
BIO 110 This course is a laboratory investigation of the concepts covered in BIO 110, including the nature of the chemistry of life, cell and tissue dynamics, the structure and physiology of selected human organ systems, and an exploration of human genetics with biotechnology applications.
BIO 115The Science of Food3
............................................................................................Summer (Even Years) Taking inspiration from the interdisciplinary collaborations between the scientific and culinary worlds, this course explores the science of food. The kitchen table is the setting for blending biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics principles and their applications. The biochemistry of food molecules, their transformations, and the biological, chemical, and physical principles used to achieve these transformations is a key emphasis, along with the aspects of human physiology that allow for the sensation and enjoyment of food. At-home and class projects will serve as hands-on demonstrations of scientific principles at work in the kitchen.
........................................................................................................................TBD Students in this course participate in a study of the anatomy, physiology, and systems of homeostasis at both the gross and microscopic level of the human body, which emphasizes the structure-function relationship found throughout. Specific topics covered include cell and tissue dynamics including water balance and tissue morphology; the integumentary system; the skeletal system, joints, and bone metabolism; the muscular system; the nervous system; and the special and somatic senses.
BIO 120 This course requires a series of laboratory investigations that explore the concepts from BIO 120, including chemical principles that govern living systems; the use of microscopes to examine cells and tissues; the structural and functional characteristics of cells and tissues; and the structure and functional characteristics of the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system with general and special senses. 2025-2026 College Catalog | 71
BIO 150Biotechnology I4
........................................................................................................................TBD This course provides an overview of biotechnology, covering core concepts and their applications in molecular biology, biochemistry, research, bioethics, and safe laboratory practices within a regulated setting. It includes engaging hands-on lab activities and explores real-world research and industry examples, helping students develop essential skills for biotechnology lab work (i.e. preparing solutions, safely managing hazardous materials, isolating nucleic acids, performing recombinant DNA cloning, and conducting PCR and Electrophoresis). The course includes an exploration of bioscience career paths, including applied research, biomanufacturing, biomedical devices, and clinical trials.
........................................................................................................................TBD A contemporary survey of the field of modern biology, this course focuses on the scientific process, the chemistry of living things, cytology, basic metabolism, molecular genetics, inheritance patterns, and related biotechnology applications. This course includes a laboratory experience to enhance the concepts covered in class with hands-on experiences and experimental procedures.
BIO 210 A detailed survey of the major phylogenetic lineages, this course expands upon the themes established in Biology I. Of particular focus will be the diversity of living things on Earth, a comparison of their structures, functions, and survival strategies, an analysis of the complex ways in which they interact with one another and the environment around them, and the importance of evolutionary processes as they relate to the survival and adaptation of organisms. This course includes a laboratory experience to enhance the concepts covered in class with hands-on experiences and experimental procedures.
