12 courses with the subject BIOL, 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.
BIOL 1010^Introduction to Biology4
This course is an introduction to the biological sciences with an emphasis on basic concepts of the “building blocks of life” at the molecular and cellular levels. Functions of cellular organelles, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, genetics, cell reproduction, and evolution will be emphasized. Credit in only one of the following courses can be used toward graduation or general education core requirements: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1030 , BIOL 1110 . Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.
Corequisite
BIOL 1010 Laboratory
BIOL 1020^Diversity of Life4
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Biology with emphasis on tissues, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. Unifying and comparative features will be stressed. Attention will be given to ecology and environmental issues. Credit in only one of the following courses can be used toward graduation or general education core requirements: BIOL 1020, BIOL 1030 , BIOL 1120 . Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.
Corequisite
BIOL 1020 Laboratory
BIOL 1030^Essentials of Biology4
This is a one-semester course covering selected topics in Life Science. Topics include: the scientific method, the chemistry of life, the cell and functions of cellular organelles, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, genetics, DNA, cell reproduction, evolution, microbes, fungi, plants, animals, and ecology.
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.
Corequisite
BIOL 1030 Laboratory
BIOL 1050^Introduction to Environmental Studies4
The course will explore the fundamental principles of ecology, including population ecology. Ecosystems and communities including aquatic, terrestrial, and marine will be compared and contrasted. Influences of energy flow and biogeochemical cycles will be evaluated in terms of their effects on natural systems. On ground laboratory exercises will be a major part of the course. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall Only
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.
Corequisite
BIOL 1050 Laboratory
BIOL 1060^Environmental Science4
This course is a survey of the major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human populations, the course will survey the environment, social, and economic consequences of energy generation, resource consumption, over-population, and pollution, with the goal of establishing what actually constitutes sustainability and wise environmental stewardship. Local field trips, online laboratory exercises, on campus laboratory exercises, simulations, and debates will be a major part of the course. (This course was previously BIOL 1040.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring Only
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.
Corequisite
BIOL 1060 Laboratory
BIOL 1110^General Biology I4
This is a comprehensive course emphasizing cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism, genetics, and the evolution of biological diversity. This course is meant to satisfy the natural science or area of emphasis requirements of the Biology, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Psychology curricula. It is highly recommended that students take CHEM 1030 prior to this class if they do not possess a strong science background. Credit in only one of the following courses can be used toward graduation or general education core requirements BIOL 1010 , BIOL 1030 , BIOL1110. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading, and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement, either successful completion (grade of C or higher) of both high school biology and chemistry or successful completion (grade of C or higher) of either BIOL 1030 , CHEM 1030 , or CHEM 1110 .
Corequisite
BIOL 1110 Laboratory
BIOL 1120^General Biology II4
This course is a continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis on Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae in terms of tissue structure, comparative morphology and physiology, life patterns, and taxonomy. Consideration will also be given to the evolutionary and ecological interrelationships between these and all life forms. Course may be offered through TN eCampus. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
Successful completion of BIOL 1110 with a grade of C or higher or permission of the department
Corequisite
BIOL 1120 Laboratory
BIOL 2010^Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
This is a course primarily designed for students in nursing, health sciences, and those interested in biological sciences. Cell structure and physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system are studied. It is recommended that students who have an ACT composite of 19 or higher and are not strong in biology and chemistry take BIOL 1030 or CHEM 1030 prior to taking this course. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement, and an ACT composite of 19 or higher, or an SAT composite of 990 or higher, or a minimum score of 70 on the A&P Challenge Exam, or completion with a grade of C or higher of CHEM 1030 or BIOL 1030 .
Corequisite
BIOL 2010 Laboratory
BIOL 2020^Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
This course is a continuation of BIOL 2010 including the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive systems, human development, and genetics. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers fundamentals of the role of microorganisms responsible for disease in humans and animals. Does not apply toward a major or minor in Biology. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As needed
This is an introductory course in microbiology which includes morphology, bacterial metabolism, cultivation, isolation, genetics, physiology, pathogenesis, immunity, control of microorganisms. Bacteriological and aseptic techniques are emphasized in the laboratory. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
