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30 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 1010Introduction to Biology3

(s) This course is the study of cell structure and functions, osmosis and diffusion; mitosis and meiosis; basic chemical applications; protein synthesis and genetics; cellular respiration and photosynthesis; plant tissues, ecology, pollution and resulting population problems; as well as a survey of bacteria, protists, fungi and plants. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1011. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1011. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1011Introduction to Biology Lab1

(s) This course includes laboratory experiments and exercises that correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1010. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1010. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1010. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 1020Diversity of Life3

(s) This course is the study of animal tissues and the basic structure and physiology of the following human systems: digestion, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, muscular, integumentary, endocrine, and reproductive. Evolution and a survey of the kingdom Animalia are also studied this semester. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1021. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1021. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1021Diversity of Life Lab1

(s) This course includes laboratory experiments and exercises that correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1020. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1020. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1020. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 1080Concepts of Biology4

(s) A course designed for non-science majors based on the Tennessee Science Curriculum (TSC) standards for K-8 and NSF standards. Topics include cell structure and functions, energy production, ecology, biological diversity, adaptation, genetics, reproduction, and the human organ systems covered in a constructivism learning environment. Students will design, develop and implement hands-on science activities for K-8 students. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1081. F, S. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1081. F, S. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1081Concepts of Biology Lab0

(s) This course includes laboratory experiments and exercises that correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1080. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1080. F, S. (T)

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1080. F, S. (T)
BIOL 1110General Biology I3

(s) This course is a study of the chemical and physical basis of the cell, including information pertaining to the atom, bonding, macromolecules, and metabolic reactions; cell structure including membranes, cell walls, and internal organelles; energetics, respiration and photosynthesis; and genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology. This course is i ntended for science majors.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
Read 0800 and MATH 0030. Pre/
Corequisite
BIOL 1111. F, S. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1111General Biology I Lab1

(s) This course contains laboratory experiments and exercises designed to stress basic laboratory skills and procedures such as pipetting and mixing solutions, as well as introducing modern methods for analysis of cell components all of which correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1110. This course is intended for science majors. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1110. F, S. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1110. F, S. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 1120General Biology II3

(s) This course is a study of the diversity of life illustrating the principles and unifying concepts of biology. The topics studied include: the common themes in living systems (e.g., morphology, evolution, phylogeny), domains and kingdoms, the major plant and animal groups, comparative organ systems and structures in humans and animals, the interrelationship of plants and animals within various ecological habitats and the impact of natural phenomena on the various biomes. This course is intended for science majors. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1121. F.S. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1121. F.S. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1121General Biology II Lab1

(s) This is a study of the basis of life including plant and animal classification and histology, plant and animal morphology, the interrelationships between bacteriological systems and the impact of these systems on humans and population genetics, and ecological field studies to examine the diversity of plants and animals in various terrestrial and aquatic habitats will be studied. Experiments and exercises correspond to lecture material in biodiversity. This course is intended for science majors. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 1120. F.S. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 1120. F.S. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 1130General Biology III4

(s) Principles of population biology including taxonomy and systematics, evolutionary processes, the phylogenetic history of life on earth, and ecological relationships. Designed for biology majors and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab per week. A common grade will be given for BIOL 1130/31.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
BIOL 1110, BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120, and BIOL 1121.
Corequisite
BIOL 1131 As Needed. (NIT) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 1131General Biology III Lab0

(s) This course includes laboratory experiments and exercises that correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1130. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab per week. A common grade will be given for BIOL 1130/31. This course is intended for science majors. As Needed. 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
BIOL 2010Human Anatomy and Physiology I3

(s) BIOL 2010 is a study of the structure and function of the human body. The topics studied include a general introduction to anatomy & physiology, including terminology, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, nutrition and metabolism, and, the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
READ 0800, MATH 0030. Pre/
Corequisite
BIOL 2011. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 2011Human Anatomy and Phys I Lab1

(s) BIOL 2011 is a laboratory investigation of the structure and function of the human body to include basic microscopy, cell structure and function, classification of tissues and membranes, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2010. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2010. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 2020Human Anatomy and Physiology II3

(s) BIOL 2020 is a continuation of the study of the structure and function of the human body from BIOL 2010. The topics studied include fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as a study of the following organ systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, lymphatic, immune, reproductive and endocrine.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
BIOL 2010 with a letter grade of “C” or better. Pre/
Corequisite
BIOL 2021. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 2021Human Anatomy and Phys II Lab1

(s) BIOL 2021 is a laboratory investigation of the structure and function of the human body to include the endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2020. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2020. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 2110Introduction to Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries3

(s) History of forestry, wildlife and fisheries practices with introduction to dendrology, silviculture, biometry as well as identification of wildlife and fish species; introduction to wildlife and fisheries management principles and techniques with emphasis on Tennessee. This course is designed for Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries majors.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
All required learning support reading and writing courses. As Needed. (T)
BIOL 2230Introduction to Microbiology3

(s) This course is a survey of microorganisms with emphasis on morphology, growth and pathogenesis of bacteria, fungi and viruses and other disease causing microorganisms. Human defense mechanisms against disease are also emphasized in this course. Principles of disease and the cause, symptoms, transmissions, progressions, and treatments of infectious disease of each body system are emphasized.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
READ 0800, MATH 0030. Pre/
Corequisite
BIOL 2231. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 2231Introduction to Microbiology Lab1

(s) Laboratory exercises designed to demonstrate the distribution, isolation, cultivation, identification, and control of microorganisms. The use of microorganisms in biotechnology will be examined. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2230. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2230. F, S, Su. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 2240Conservation3

(s) Use and abuse of wildland resources. Historical perspectives and current management of forests, wildlife, and fish of North America including aspects of outdoor recreation and pollution problems. As Needed. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
BIOL 2310General Botany I3

(s) A study of roots, stems and leaves of seed plants, transport in plants, transpiration, hormones, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, taxonomy and ecology of major plant groups. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2311. As needed. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2311. As needed. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 2311General Botany I Lab1

(s) A general botany course with laboratory experiments and exercises to correspond with lecture material in BIOL 2310. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2310. As needed. (T) 3 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2310. As needed. (T) 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 2320Dendrology3

(s) Identification, classification and nomenclature of important North American trees and woody shrubs. Forest associations, silvicultural characteristics of trees and stands as the basis for the practice of silviculture. Day field trips may be required. As Needed. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
BIOL 2330General Ecology Lab4

(s) Relations between organisms and their environments, including human environmental problems. Topics include populations, communities and ecosystems.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2331. F. (T)
BIOL 2331General Ecology Lab0

(s) Field-based laboratory activities to illustrate the relationships between organisms and their environments, including human environmental problems.

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2330 F. (T)
BIOL 2530Food Microbiology3

(s) Microorganisms in production of foods, in preservation and spoilage and in food-borne diseases. Methods of controlling microorganisms in foods. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2531. As needed. (T)

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2531. As needed. (T)
BIOL 2531Food Microbiology Lab1

(s) Laboratory exercises designed to demonstrate the importance of microorganisms in production, preservation and spoilage of food in food-borne diseases. Methods of controlling food-borne microbial diseases will be investigated. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2530. As needed. (T)

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2530. As needed. (T)
BIOL 2610Genetics3

(s) A study of heredity with emphasis on Mendelian genetics and its cytological basis; probability theory and statistics as they relate to Mendelian genetics. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2611. S. (T) 3 hours lecture

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2611. S. (T) 3 hours lecture
BIOL 2611Genetics Lab1

(s) An introductory course in genetics with laboratory experiments performed with the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 2610. S. (T)

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Corequisite
BIOL 2610. S. (T)
BIOL 2910Independent Study1-6

(s) A course designed to further the interest and education of students who desire to increase their knowledge and familiarity with a specific biological study area. As needed. (T)

Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu

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