Biology

This course will cover the main points of high school-level biology. It is meant to strengthen students’ background in biology and to prepare students for college-level life science courses. The course will give an overview of cell biology, the biology of organisms and the biology of populations. A lab component will strengthen the theory information. These credits are institutional and are not applied toward graduation.

This is a one semester college level biology course that deals with important concepts surrounding biology. It will cover some basic chemistry, the cell structures and their functions, cell division, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA and RNA, and some basic genetics. This study is based on the ongoing evolution of species. Prerequisites: High School Biology or equivalent with a C or better and placement into ENGL 110M. (Fulfills lab science elective.)

This course will familiarize students with the importance of various elements relevant to their personal health.  Topics will provide insight on aspects related to overall health and wellness including physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.  Additionally, throughout the course, students will analyze many dimensions of personal health and discover how they relate to their career choice and have an effect on their job performance.  Finally, students will be given the tools, knowledge and hands-on experience required to feel confident in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

This one-semester course introduces the structure and function of the human body. It includes the anatomy and physiology of each of the organ systems of the human body and practical discussions of disease and health. 

(Fulfills lab science elective when taken with BIOL107M). Offered every semester.

A series of laboratory experiences designed to enhance and reinforce the concepts studied in The Human Body (BIOL106M).

 (Fulfills lab science elective when taken with BIOL106M). Offered every semester.

An in-depth college-level course designed for students who intend to continue studying life science as their major area of study. Covers the chemistry of cells including cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis and enzymes. Also includes the study of the cell, its components, mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian and molecular genetics. 

(Fulfills Lab Science elective)

This intense college-level biology class is the continuation of BIOL108M. Covers evolutionary biology, classification, organisms and populations and ecology and emphasizes science as a process, scientific inquiry and critical thinking. 

(Fulfills Lab Science elective)

A comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of human anatomy and physiology. The course begins with an overview of body systems, homeostasis, and anatomical terminology, then covers the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels. Organ systems studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Laboratory work parallels lecture content and emphasizes active exploration of anatomical structures and physiological processes through microscopy, anatomical models, dissection, and experimental activities. 

(Fulfills Lab Science elective) Offered every semester.

A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, this course examines additional body systems and their interrelationships in maintaining homeostasis. Topics include the endocrine, blood and cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, along with fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base balance. Laboratory work parallels lecture content and emphasizes active exploration of anatomical structures and physiological processes through microscopy, anatomical models, dissection, and experimental activities. 

(Fulfills Lab Science elective)

This course is designed as an extension to topics covered in biology, with special emphasis on life in the oceans. Topics to be covered will include oceanography, marine ecology, anatomy and physiology of marine life, and environmental issues affecting marine life. Students are expected to demonstrate proper scientific data collection skills, as well as effective formal and informal communication of processes and concepts. 

(Fulfills Lab Science elective) 

A study of normal and medical nutritional therapy, including the digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of the macro and micro nutrients throughout the life cycle. Covers nutritional assessment and care plan processes for various medical nutritional therapies, including cardiac, diabetes, stress disorders, various feeding routes and energy and weight management. (Fulfills lab science elective when taken with BIOL151M). Offered every semester

A series of laboratory experiences designed to enhance and reinforce the concepts studied in the Nutrition course (BIOL150M). (Students must take, or have taken BIOL150M concurrently/previously. Fulfills lab science elective when taken with BIOL151M). Corequisite: BIOL150M.

This course covers fundamentals of classical, molecular, and population genetics. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of inheritance, gene expression and regulation, and influences on evolution are included. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts with a focus on techniques in molecular genetics.

Ecology is the scientific study of the interrelationships between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environment. Students will investigate the effects of physical and biological factors on the distribution, abundance, and adaption of living organisms. This course will emphasize scientific thinking and problem solving.

This course introduces the principles of microbiology, focusing on the structure, function, classification, and genetics of microorganisms. Topics include microbial metabolism, growth, genetics, diversity, methods for microbial control, and interactions with hosts, including pathogenicity, epidemiology, and immune responses. Laboratory work focuses on aseptic techniques, microscopy, and identification using staining and biochemical tests.

Focuses on the clinical pathogenesis of human diseases as a consequence of abnormalities and alterations of normal physiologic function. Lectures will cover topics in general pathology as well as in-depth information in system pathology and will focus on the most common diseases, which are either frequently encountered or illustrate an important principle. 

(Does not fulfill Lab Science elective)