19 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 101General Biology I4
Course ID 133408 Credits 4 Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106 . Lecture: 3 hours per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Course ID 133409 Credits 4 Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. This is a UCGS Transfer Course. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Course ID 543155 Credits 4 Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Credit toward graduation will not be awarded for both BIO 106 and BIO 101. BIO 106 will not satisfy the lab science requirement for the AS in Physical and Natural Science. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.
Course ID 506850 Credits 4 Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth, and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, bio-geochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition. Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester. This course is intended to transfer. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Course ID 133413 Credits 4 Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture: 3 hours per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.
Demonstration of NAS 2 concepts of Chemical Concepts, Cytology, and Inheritance through NAS 2 completion; or equivalent.
Corequisite
BIO 141 lab
BIO 142Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
Course ID 133414 Credits 4 Continues study of anatomy and physiology including endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system and nutrient metabolism, reproductive system, and prenatal development. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Course ID 547502 Credits 4 Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
BIO 147Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology1
Credits 1 Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific laboratory through instruction of the metric system, scientific notation, exponents, solution making, pH readings, and the creation of standard curves for data analysis. Focus will be on quantitative skills needed to perform most basic laboratory work. Skills will be practiced and reinforced through application-based problems and hands on activities.
Course ID 135429 Credits 4 Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Course ID 133417 Credits 1 Provides an understanding of the many careers in biotechnology and the Central Dogma of Biology on which these careers are based. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
Course ID 536316 Credits 4 Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 101 and one semester of college biology chemistry.
BIO 250Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills3
Credits 3 Provides students with knowledge and advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasis in on lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of SOPs.
Credits 4 Prepares students to understand protein structure and function and teaches the laboratory skills needed to successfully work with proteins. Focuses on levels of protein structure and protein function. Includes common laboratory assays will for protein synthesis, purification, detection, and quantification. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total Hours: 6
Credits 4 Provides students with advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, protein extraction and analysis. Emphasizes lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of SOPs. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total Hours: 6
Credits 4 Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics.
BIO 255Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology2
Credits 2 Covers basic computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills as they are applied to biotechnology. Introduces students to basic online tools and resources to retrieve and analyze biological data, such as DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, structures, functions, pathways, and interactions. Includes hands-on sessions to allow students to become familiar with these resources and their navigation and applications.
Course ID 535870 Credits 4 Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Course ID 133424 Credits 4 Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
