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BIOL/ANTH101 : Biological Anthropology: Human Origins and Evolution

Introduction to biological anthropology. Study of human genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and primatol-ogy including the primate fossil record. Demonstrates how biological aspects of humans have evolved and how biological evolution is intertwined with human culture, human behavior and the environment. Only anthropology course that fulfills laboratory science requirements. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

ENGL080 and MATH073 or MATH099 with grades of C or better, or Placement into ENGL101 and MATH074 or College level Math.

BIOL/PHIL104 : Bioethics: Realities of the New Millennium

Deals with the controversial biological issues of today: animal welfare, bioengineering, death and dying issues concerning the unborn to the aged, etc. Focus is on student opinions and in-depth discussions. Of particular interest to students in Allied Health. May be used as a liberal arts or free elective.

Credits

3

BIOL103 : Biology of Our World

A survey of biological principles including cell theory, diversity of living organisms, bioenergetics, genetics and evolution. Continuity is maintained via an ecological emphasis and the application of biology to everyday life. This course includes animal dissection. Will not serve as a prerequisite for upper-level biology offerings. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

ENGL080 and MATH073 or MATH099 with a grade of C or better or Placement test score or SAT score. Recommended for non-science majors requiring one semester of biological science.

BIOL109 : General Biology I

Introduction of biological principles of chemical and cellular organization, metabolism and energy processing, cellular reproduction, genetics, evolution and microbes. Recommended for science majors or students requiring two semesters of biological science. General Biology I (BIOL109) and Biology of Our World (BIOL103) are not equivalent or sequential courses. Students may use only one of these introductory courses to meet the lab science requirement. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

ENGL080 and MATH074 or MATH099 with grade of C or better or Placement test score or SAT score.

BIOL110 : General Biology II

Aspects of animal and plant life, anatomy, physiology, development, control mechanisms, behavior, evolution and distribution. Investigative laboratory experience with living and preserved material. This course includes animal and plant dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

BIOL109 with a grade of C or better. Recommended for students seeking to complete their two-semester General Biology sequence with an emphasis on the animal and plant kingdoms.

BIOL118 : The Human Body

Study of the structure and function of the organ systems stressing their role in keeping the body alive. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for any biology course. This course may include animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

ENGL080 with a grade of C or better or Placement into ENGL101 and MATH073 or MATH099 with a grade of C or better or Placement test score or SAT score.

BIOL205 : Genetics

Genetics is designed to give the student an overview of the discipline of genetics, the study of the transmission of biological properties from parents to the offspring. This course introduces the principles of transmission, molecular, population, and quantitative genetics. The laboratory activities will teach students basic skills in classic and modern genetics.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

BIOL109 and CHEM110 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.

BIOL220 : Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Study of basic cell biology, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous and endocrine systems. This course includes animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

BIOL109 or CHEM100 or CHEM110 with a C or better, or a score of 70% on the chemistry or biology placement exam; ENGL080 with a grade of C or better or Placement into ENGL101; and MATH074 or MATH099 with a grade of C or better or Placement Test score or SAT score. Atlantic Cape Nursing students should take CHEM100. Students planning to transfer should seek advice from their transfer institution and/or an academic advisor on whether to take BIOL109, CHEM100, or CHEM110 course.

BIOL221 : Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Study of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. This course includes animal dissection. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

BIOL220 (formerly BIOL120) with a C or better.

BIOL250 : Microbiology

Introductory survey of microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, molds, viruses, rickettsiae, protozoa and algae. Emphasis on bacteria in their various ecological niches. Attention given to the medical, sanitary and industrial aspects of microbiology.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Two college-level lab science courses with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.