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BIOL 090 - Biology for Post-Secondary Preparation
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Learners will gain an understanding of basic life processes and acquire the human biology theoretical and laboratory foundations required for successful transition to first-year post-secondary majors biology courses, including anatomy and physiology. Learners will discuss animal and plant cellular structure and function, the mechanisms underlying cell reproduction, gene expression and energy production, and the anatomy and physiology of whole animals. As a preparatory course, an emphasis will be placed upon teaching learning skills effective for studying biology.
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BIOL 102 - Non-Majors Biology(Diversity)
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to biological diversity, evolution, ecology, scientific knowledge and the biodiversity crises. Includes a survey of the major taxonomic groups of living organisms, the evidence for evolution, natural selection, the nature of scientific knowledge, and the impact of humans on the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems.
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BIOL 103 - Non-Majors General Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is for the student interested in learning about the basics of the structure and function of living beings. Topics include cell biology, human anatomy and physiology, basic principles of biochemistry, genetics and nutrition.
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BIOL 104 - Infectious Disease
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This introductory course focuses on the microbial agents of infectious disease and their mechanisms of pathogenesis. Topics include: growth and reproduction, process of infection, host responses, laboratory identification, treatment and control.
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BIOL 105 - Introduction to Marine Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Introduction to the basic principles of ocean science, with emphasis on marine biodiversity and integration of marine species into coastal and offshore ecological processes. Human impact on marine life will be explored, exemplified by local and global case studies, shore and boat-based field trips required. Additional field costs of approx $50 for charter boat time should be budgeted.
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BIOL 116 - Adv Placement Biology Lab
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to Advanced Placement Biology students only
This course consists of Biology laboratory exercises at the first-year level, suitable for Advanced Placement Biology students. Exercises are drawn from topics in cellular physiology and evolution theory.
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BIOL 124 - Evolution and Diversity
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course consists of studies in the general areas of evolution and organism diversity. Topics include natural selection, the genetic basis of evolution, speciation and evolutionary change and the adaptive radiation of organisms.
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BIOL 126 - Physiological Basis of Life
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
The structure and functions of macromolecules, storage of information and replication of DNA as well as the role of DNA in protein synthesis and inheritance are described and related to the functions of whole organisms. Transport mechanisms, basic metabolism and hormonal and nervous regulation of function are explored with examples.
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BIOL 143 - Anatomy for Sport Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an introduction to human anatomy. Emphasis is on major systems and organs relevant to exercise and sport. Structural and functional relationships in the human body are examined using a lab and lecture format. Gross and microscopic anatomical terminology is reviewed using slide, models, diagrams, dissections and specimens.
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Notes: It is recommended that students complete Biology 12, BIOL 090 or BIOL 103 with a C grade prior to enrolling in BIOL 143.
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BIOL 144 - Physiology for Sport Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an overview of functional relationships in the human body. Physiological processes in major organ systems are studied at the chemical, cellular and organ level. Laboratory skills focus on data collection, presentation, and analysis using scientfic method. Physiological homeostatis in the context of exercise and health is emphasized.
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BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an introduction to structural and functional relationships within the eleven systems of the human body. A lab and lecture based format, combining slides, models, photographs, diagrams and organ dissections is used to study both gross and microscopic human anatomy. Anatomical and physiological terminology is stressed.
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BIOL 151 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is the companion to BIOL 150 . It provides an overview of functional relationships within the human body. Physiological processes are studied at both the cellular and organ system level, with an emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis. Laboratory exercises illustrate basic physiological principles.
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BIOL 152 - Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing.
This course is the first of two courses that introduce human anatomy and physiology, with applications appropriate to nursing practice. Content includes cytology, basic biochemistry, anatomy, and function of half of the organ systems. The remaining organ systems are covered in BIOL 153 . Laboratory exercises combine histology, models and organ dissection. Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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BIOL 153 - Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing
This course is a continuation of BIOL 152 . It examines anatomy and physiology of organ systems not studied in BIOL 152 . Physiological principles and application to nursing practice are stressed. Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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BIOL 161 - Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene (subject to space availability and instructor approval; non-DHYG students may be permitted to register)
Students will be introduced to microbiology with an emphasis on human oral health. Students will discuss biofilms in relation to health and disease. Students will learn about diseases of microbial origin that concern dental hygienists in order to illustrate the principles of pathogenesis, host-parasite interaction and modes of transmission. The relationship between microorganisms and infection control in a dental environment will be stressed.
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BIOL 202 - Microbiology 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology. Topics include: prokaryotic cell structure and physiology, nutrition, metabolic diversity, growth and control of micro-organisms and virology.
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BIOL 203 - Microbiology 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is a continuation of BIOL 202 . Topics include: molecular biology, microbial genetics, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, innate and adaptive immunity, pathogenesis of infectious diseases and epidemiology.
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BIOL 228 - Ecology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to the factors controlling the distribution and abundance of organisms. Topics include: physiological ecology, population dynamics, competition, predation, herbivory, mutualism, conservation biology, community structure and function, succession, nutrient cycles and biogeoclimatic zones.
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BIOL 231 - Principles of Cell Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular biology of eukaryotic cells. Course content includes cytoplasmic and endomembrane structure, function and transport, structural and functional interactions between cells and their environments and other cells, mechanisms of intercellular communication, cellular and intracellular movement mechanism, principles of cancer biology and laboratory techniques in cell biology.
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BIOL 232 - Principles of Genetics
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
The cellular and molecular basis of the transmission of hereditary characteristics. Topics include: Mendelian inheritance and its cytological basis, gene action in biochemical pathways, microbial genetics, linkage and gene mapping, DNA as the genetic material, the genetic code, gene action in development and differentiation and the fundamentals of genetic engineering.
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BIOL 252 - Pathophysiology for Nursing 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine foundational concepts of pathophysiology and then focus on specific disorders within the cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous systems of the human body with relevance to nursing practice.
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BIOL 253 - Pathophysiology for Nursing 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will focus on the pathophysiology of specific diseases of the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, integumentary systems of the human body. Emphasis is directed toward relevance to nursing practice.
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BIOL 260 - General Pathophysiology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
This course is an introduction to human pathophysiology. Students will begin by exploring the foundational concepts of disease, with reference to pathophysiology relative to dental hygiene. Students will then investigate the principles of pathogenesis using specific diseases as examples.
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