Biology

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Courses

BY 114/BIOL 10004: General Biology I

Common Course Number
BIOL 10004
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 1014
General Biology I is a lecture-laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with basic biological principles related to: chemistry of cells; cell structure and function; mitosis and meiosis; DNA structure and protein synthesis; evolution and taxonomy; viruses, bacteria,protists, and fungi; invertebrates; animal behavior and population ecology.

BY 124/BIOL 10204: Botany for Non-Majors (spring semester)

Common Course Number
BIOL 10204
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 1024
General Botany is a lecture-laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with basic botany principles related to the fundamental structure of plants and their economic importance. Concepts examined include plant reproduction, the scientific method, photosynthesis,genetics, and ecology. The basic processes and features of vascular and nonvascular plants; photosynthesis; heredity; morphology are also surveyed in this lab science course for non-science majors.

BY 134/BIOL 10504: General Zoology (fall semester even years)

Common Course Number
BIOL 10504
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 1054
General Zoology is a detailed study of the animal kingdom. Includes the introduction to zoological principles relating to cells, organ systems, development, genetics, ecology, evolution, embryonic development and animal phyla.

BY 154/BIOL 24004: Anatomy & Physiology I

Common Course Number
BIOL 24004
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 2404

Anatomy & Physiology I, is a lecture-laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with the structures and functions of the systems of the human body. This course explores the mechanisms of the body’s components under ideal conditions, and their dysfunction under adverse conditions. Included in this exploration are the trends in medical research and clinical applications of this research. At the end of this course, students will have a working knowledge and application of anatomy and physiology to continue further in their selected health science field and will have adequate knowledge of the discipline to enter and succeed in their chosen health care profession.

BY 164/BIOL 24104: Anatomy & Physiology II

Common Course Number
BIOL 24104
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 2414

Anatomy & Physiology II, is a lecture-laboratory course designed to continue the student’s familiarization with the structures and functions of the systems of the human body. This course explores the mechanisms of the body’s components under ideal conditions, and their dysfunction under adverse conditions. Included in this exploration are the trends in medical research and clinical applications of this research. At the end of this course, students will have adequate knowledge and application of anatomy and physiology to continue further in their selected health science field and will have sufficient knowledge of the discipline to enter and succeed in their chosen health care professions.

BY 223/BIOL 22343: Environmental Science

Common Course Number
BIOL 22343
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3

Scientific and social perspectives of environmental and resource problems. This is an ideal course for general education students, and gives them an introduction to ecology and field biology. It is designed for students entering the disciplines of biology, wildlife science and forestry.

BY 224/BIOL 20004: Microbiology

Common Course Number
BIOL 20004
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
BIOL 2004
Designed to give fundamentals of morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and physiology and the economic importance of micro-organisms.Included are basic techniques of staining, culturing, and sterilization.

BY 1131/BIOL 10031: Biology Lab

Common Course Number
BIOL 10031
Lab Hours 3 Credits 1

This is a laboratory course in general biology covering the general use of the microscope, cell organization, physical and chemical bases of life, cell reproduction, plant tissue structures, and lower animal tissue structures. This course is offered only to students who have three credit hours of lecture in General Biology, BY 113/BIOL 10043, or its equivalence.