BIOLOGY 109, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY LECTURE
3 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Principles of biology stressing the relationship of all organisms from an anatomical, physiological and ecological point of view. Not open to students who are enrolled in or have credit in Biology 159. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 109L recommended.
Prerequisites: None.
BIOLOGY 109H, HONORS FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY LECTURE
3 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture total.
Advisory reading level: 4.
Traditional biology enriched by guest lecture presentations. Emphasis is on individual preparation using critical oral and written expression. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 109L recommended.
Prerequisite: A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above.
BIOLOGY 109L, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY
1 UNIT
Class hours: 48 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Lab experiments to identify and illustrate organisms and their structures. Emphasis is on the relationship of all organisms from an anatomical, physiological and ecological framework. Content correlates to Biology 109 or 159 lecture material.
Prerequisite: Biology 109 or 159 or concurrent enrollment.
SCC Biology 109 Laboratory Schedule
Biology 109 Lab Review for Practicum #1
YouTube Video of cytoplasmic streaming (cyclosis)
Biology 109 Lab Review for Practicum #2
BIOLOGY 149, HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
4 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 48 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Human anatomy and physiology stressing the interrelationships between normal structure and function. Designed for students in the allied health sciences, particularly those desiring the two-year RN degree. May not meet requirements for physical education or BSN majors.
Prerequisites: None.
BIOLOGY 177, HUMAN GENETICS
3 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Introductory course in genetics. Topics include the principles of Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of mitosis and meiosis, process of transcription, translation and protein synthesis, non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, the cell cycle, and cell structure. Discussions relevant to current social concerns about genetics covering topics such as cloning, DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, prenatal diagnosis, gene therapy and the Human Gene Project.
Prerequisites: None.
BIOLOGY 200, ENVIRONMENT OF MAN
3 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Study of current problems such as energy, food, resources, population, and land use, including economic and political factors. Class discussion, films, demonstrations, field trips. A natural science elective. (Same as Environmental Studies 200.)
Prerequisites: None.
BIOLOGY 211, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
5 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 96 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
An investigation of the cellular and molecular basis of the life stressing: cell structure and function, energy and information flow, cellular reproduction, genetics, the molecular basis of inheritance, and cell evolution. This course is a prerequisite for Biology 212 and Biology 214. Prior completion of Chemistry 119 or 209 or equivalent recommended.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 080 with a grade of C or better.
BIOLOGY 212, ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY
5 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 96 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Study of ecological principles, and relationships between animal diversity and ecosystems. Habitat, population, and ecological interactions are stressed in a survey of the major animal taxa that addresses structure, function, behavior and adaptation.
Prerequisite: Biology 211 with a grade of C or better.
BIOLOGY 214, PLANT DIVERSITY AND EVOLUTION
5 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 96 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Principles and processes of evolution leading to biodiversity. Survey of the Bacteria, Archa, and the Eukarya domain, emphasizing the kingdoms Protista, Fungi and Plantae with a detailed view of the evolutionary adaptations of the anatomy, physiology, and life cycles of these organisms. Field trips required.
Prerequisites: Biology 211 with a grade of C or better.
BIOLOGY 229 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
5 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 96 laboratory total.
Introduction to microorganisms, their classification, structure, biochemistry, growth, control and their interactions with other organisms and the environment. Designed for biology, preprofessional, and prenursing (BSN) majors.
Prerequisites: Biology 109/109H and 109L, or 139, or 149, or 211 or Chemistry 119 or 209.
BIOLOGY 239, GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY
4 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 48 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Structure of the human body. Systems, organs, and tissues are studied from human skeletons, models, charts, slides and CD-ROM programs. Laboratory includes dissection of a cat, and periodic demonstrations on a prosected cadaver as available.
Prerequisites: None.
BIOLOGY 249, HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
4 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 48 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Microscopic, macroscopic and dynamic view of the human physiological processes. The lecture portion includes a thorough consideration of both “cell and systems” physiology. Lab work includes the use of techniques used in basic research, and introduction to the use of standard medical equipment and the performance of medical lab tests. Non-invasive experiments are performed on students enrolled in the class.
Prerequisite: Biology 239
BIOLOGY 259, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
4 UNITS
Class hours: 48 lecture, 48 laboratory total.
Advisory reading level: 3.
Introduction to Environmental Biology. Includes study of ecosystems, population dynamics, classification, diversity of plant and animal species, effects of pollutants at both the cellular and organismal levels and principles of ecology. (Same as Environmental Studies 259.)
Prerequisites: None.
Not all classes are offered every semester.