Biology (BIOL)

LIFE SCIENCES

Dr. Lauren Tidwell, Life Sciences Department Chair
Biology majors should see Associate of Science page for degree requirements.

Course Descriptions

BIOL 1322: Nutrition & Diet Therapy I

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
19.0501.51 09
This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed. Three hours lecture per week.

BIOL 1406: Biology for Science Majors I

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0101.51 03

Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites

TSI compliant.

BIOL 1407: Biology for Science Majors II

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0101.51 03

The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites

TSI compliant.

BIOL 1408: Biology for Non-Science Majors I

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0101.51 03

Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites

None.

BIOL 1409: Biology for Non-Science Majors II

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0101.51 03

This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites

None.

BIOL 2389: Academic Cooperative

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 3
CIP
26.0101.52 03

An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological sciences/life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 2401: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0707.51 03
Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

BIOL 2402: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0707.51 03
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of BIOL2401 with a C or better.

BIOL 2420: Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

Class Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
26.0503.51 03

This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and Non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites

Completion of BIOL.2401 or BIOL.1408 is recommended prior to enrolling in BIOL.2420.