Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal form, function, and relationships. Prepares students who have a deficiency in high school biology or may require a refresher course before beginning college-level biology.   Taught as pass/fail, the course can be taken in subsequent semesters as necessary until course objectives are completed.  The credits are not applicable to any of the college's academic programs, although high school level biology or higher may be required for entrance into certain college level programs. Credits do not transfer. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on reading placement test. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioenergetics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution, some human organ systems, and ecology. Designed for the non-science major. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the reading and writing placement test; students should not be enrolled in a remedial reading or writing course while enrolled in this course. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification and recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion, pollution examples and anti-pollution laws, and acid deposition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Prerequisites: BIO 101-102 and CHM 111-112 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. CHM 101-102 are acceptable equivalent courses. Credits for CHM 101-102 do not count toward the AS degree in Science. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 206 Cell Biology (4 cr.)

Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Prerequisite: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisite: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval.  Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisite: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval. Prerequisite: BIO 231. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 270 General Ecology ( 3 cr.)

Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Prerequisite BIO 101and 102 or school approval. Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.