St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog
BIOLOGY
Math and Science Department 810-989-5663
BIO 100 Contemporary Biology. This course will acquaint the student with the major concepts of the biological sciences through scientific investigation, and the special relevance of biology in today's society. Topical areas of study will include cellular and supracellular organization of life, energy relations, biological control, behavior, reproduction, development, heredity, evolution, ecology, and current biological issues.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 3 laboratory)
BIO 150 Natural History. Natural history will enhance the student's understanding of the world of nature. Field experiences will be conducted to enable students to accurately identify native plants, animals, and rocks and minerals in their natural setting. Methods of collection, maintenance, and display
of specimens will be provided. Prospective teachers, camp counselors, nature lore instructors, scout leaders and others desiring to learn more about their natural surroundings may find this course to be of value.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (2 lecture, 4 laboratory)
BIO 160 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care Professionals. This course is designed for health care professionals and deals with the structures and functions of the human body. The emphasis is placed on the application of the principles of human anatomy and physiology to help provide students with an adequate background to carry out health care duties.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits, plus 1 contact hour* = (3 lecture, 2 laboratory)
BIO 170 Human Physiology. This course deals with the goal of providing students with competency in the understanding of the functions of the human body. Topics presented in this course include those relating to processes typical of molecular and cellular levels of organization as well as those of the various body systems.
Prerequisite: BIO 160 or successful completion of a college course in Human Anatomy is necessary. A high school or college level course in Chemistry is strongly recommended.
4 credits, plus 1 contact hour* = (3 lecture, 2 laboratory)
BIO 171-172 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II. These courses provide a study of the scientific principles related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Major concept areas include general organizational features, the molecular, cellular and tissue organization of the body, human inheritance as well as the anatomical and physiological characteristics of each of the body systems. The completion of courses in high school of biology and chemistry before enrollment in BIO 171-172 is highly recommended. It is strongly recommended that the BIO 171-172 sequence be completed.
BIO 171 Human Anatomy/Physiology I. The major concept areas emphasized in this course include the general organizational features of the body, cellular and tissue organization, and the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (2 lecture, 3 laboratory)
BIO 172 Human Anatomy/Physiology II. The major concept areas emphasized in this course include the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory and reproductive systems as well as those of molecular organization of the human body, human metabolism and human inheritance.
Prerequisite: BIO 171
3 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (2 lecture, 3 laboratory)
BIO 180 Pathophysiology. Pathophysiology is a biological introduction to the study of disrupted normal functioning of the human body. Emphasis is placed on various physiological concepts with related pathological implications. This is a once-a-year offering. This course is equivalent to ADN 104.
Prerequisite: BIO 170 or BIO 171 and 172
4 credits = 4 lecture
BIO 200 Introductory Botany. Introductory botany introduces the student to diverse structures of major plant groups, life processes, inheritance, evolution, and environmental relationships of plants. This is a once-a-year offering.
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or two years of high school Biology.
5 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 4 laboratory)
BIO 205 Medical Microbiology. This course provides a general study of microorganisms. Major topics considered in this course include host-parasite relationship, defenses of the host, communicable diseases, microbial control, microbial culturing, and techniques of immunology.
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 170 or BIO 171
4 credits, plus 1 contact hour* = (3 lecture, 2 laboratory)
BIO 206 Microbiology. This course provides a general study of microorganisms. Major topics considered in this course include microbial taxonomy, anatomy and physiology of microorganisms, microbial bases of disease, as well as those of microbial control and economic significance. Techniques of culturing and identification of microorganisms are emphasized in the laboratory. The course is designed for biology majors, medical technology students, and related allied health fields. A previous course in college chemistry is recommended. This is a once-a-year offering
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 170 or BIO 171 or two years of high school Biology.
5 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 4 laboratory)
BIO 250 General Zoology. This course is designed to assist students in learning about the evolutionary relationships of the major animal groups. Further emphasis will include comparative anatomy and physiology, ecology, classification, behavior and economic values of major animal representatives.
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or two years of high school Biology.
5 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 4 laboratory)
BIO 270 Environmental Issues. The major approach in this course is with cultural evolution, technological pollutants, population patterns, energy consumption, land use and how humans impact the environment. Additional emphasis will be placed upon the economic, political and educational relationships dealing with those decisions that affect the values which bring about social changes. This course is offered Winter Semester only.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
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