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BIOL 100 Introductory Biology • 6 CR
An introduction to biology for the non-science student, emphasizing fundamental life processes and concepts common to all living organisms, with the human example. Emphasis is on biological applications in today's society. Course includes a lab.
BIOL 101 General Biology I • 6 CR
Introduces major concepts of cell biology, including cell physiology and structure, molecular biology, genetics, and evolution. Course is a prerequisite for professional health-science programs. Format includes laboratory work. Strongly Recommended: BASCI 098, CHEM 100, or CHEM 101, or one year of high-school chemistry.
BIOL 102 General Biology II • 6 CR
Surveys systems and processes, and diversity of living organisms and their environment. Format includes laboratory work.
BIOL 108 Human Biology • 6 CR
Overview of human body functions, including an introduction to some anatomy and physiology, nutrition and exercise and modern medical advances. This course is intended for non-science majors. Course includes a laboratory. Meets science distribution graduation requirement at BCC.
BIOL 125 Survey of Human Diseases • 5 CR
Examines the pathophysiology, diagnosis
and treatment of common and/or emerging human diseases.
BIOL 130 Nutrition & the Human Body • 5 CR
Studies human nutrition and health. Topics include digestion and absorption of nutrients, carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin, and mineral requirements, additives, food fads, diets, and world hunger. Same as HOMEC 130 and NUTR 130. Only one of the three (BIOL 130, HOMEC 130, NUTR 130) may be taken for credit. Recommended: BIOL 101.
BIOL 150 Marine Biology • 6 CR
Introduction to marine life, marine biological communities, and marine ecology. Course includes lecture, labs, and field trips. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BCC.
BIOL 199 Individual Studies in Biology • V1-5 CR
Allow students to investigate special biological phenomena and taxa. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BIOL 201 Introductory Biology for Majors I • 6 CR
First in a three-course sequence for science majors and pre-professional students. Topics include cell structure, metabolism and energetics, genetic control of life, biotechnology, and an introduction to evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and CHEM 140 or equivalent.
BIOL 202 Introductory Biology for Majors II • 6 CR
Second in a three-course sequence for science majors and pre-professional students. Topics include evolution of species, embryonic development of animals, vertebrate systems, and animal taxonomy. Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
BIOL 203 Introductory Biology for Majors III • 6 CR
Third in a three-course sequence for science majors and pre-professional students. Topics include plant anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
BIOL 250 Microbiology • 6 CR
Explores structure, function, and taxonomy of microbes, including bacteria and viruses, and their relationships to health and disease. Format includes substantial laboratory work and written reporting. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 201 at BCC with a C or better, or entry code.
BIOL 260 Human Anatomy & Physiology I • 6 CR
Introduces the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Both BIOL 260 and 261 are needed for a complete study of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 201 at BCC with a C or better, or entry code.
BIOL 261 Human Anatomy & Physiology II • 6 CR
Continues the study of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Both BIOL 260 and 261 are needed for a complete study of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: BIOL 260 at BCC with a C or better, or entry code.