A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
BIO 111 INTRODUCTION
TO BIOLOGY
T L1 900L/ Fall/Spring/Summer
This course introduces the student to the
levels of organism complexity. The
chemical basis of life, cellular structure and processes, and the anatomy and
physiology of plants and animals will be studied. Tissues and organ systems of the human body
will be emphasized.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 and Basic
Writing II-ENG 044 or placement test score equivalents
BIO 112 BIOLOGY
T Spring
This course is an extension of Biology 111.
The emphasis is placed on organism development, inheritance, importance of DNA
and biotechnology, evolution, population, and communities.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115
BIO 115 HUMAN
BIOLOGY
Fall
This course is an introduction to the study of the structure and
function of the human body. This course
includes laboratory experience and lecture concepts examining topics such as
the molecules of life, bonding, acid/base chemistry of body fluids, cellular
metabolism, cell structure and function, tissues, an introduction of the
structure and function of organ systems, DNA, genetic diseases, biotechnology
and its application and impact of society.
Credit: 5 hours – Four
lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
BIO 210 INTRODUCTION
TO HUMAN ANATOMY
T Fall/Spring/Summer
The structure of the cells, tissues, and
organs that make up the systems of the human body are systematically studied.
Study of tissues and systems is augmented through microscopic study of
prepared slides and the dissection and study of homologous systems of other
mammals.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115 with a grade of “C” or better.
(Inorganic, Organic & Biochemistry I-PHS 111 or equivalent also
recommended). Students who averaged B or
better in two years of high school biology that included dissections may bypass
BIO 111 with the consent of the instructor.
BIO 211 ECOLOGY
T L1 905 Fall
Ecology is the study of relationships of
organisms to each other and their environment.
The ecology of individual organisms, populations, communities, and
habitat types will be studied. Current
ecological problems will also be addressed through reading articles from recent
periodicals.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
BIO 212 ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY
T Fall/Spring
The structure and function of organs and
systems will be systematically
surveyed. Discussions will provide a
basic overview of the gross as well as the cellular and sub-cellular components
of the human body. The course is an
introduction and may benefit disciplines, including but not limited to those in
the medical administrative assistant program, massage therapy, and physical
education. This course is abbreviated,
yet all systems presented are
discussed in depth.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
BIO 213 BOTANY
T L1 901L By
Request
This course is an introduction to plant biology. Basic principles of plant structure,
development, physiology, and reproduction are emphasized. Consideration is also given to plant
genetics, classification, evolution, and ecology.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115 (Biology-BIO
112 recommended)
BIO 214 FIELD
BIOLOGY
T Fall/Spring
This course is designed to introduce the
student to local organisms and ecosystems.
A variety of communities will be examined in the field. Identification, ecology, and
interrelationships of organisms will be stressed, as well as human uses and
influences on each system.
Credit:
2 hours - One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Note:
Parts of this course are physically
strenuous.
BIO 215 INTRODUCTION
TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
T Fall/Spring
Human physiology is the scientific basis for
understanding the proper function of the human body. The course of study relates the structure of
the organs and systems of the human body in relation to their proper
functions. Topics discussed include the
physical and chemical composition of the body, genetics, membrane transport,
electrolyte balance, and organ systems.
Anatomical references will be used.
Homeostatic mechanisms are integrated into the study of each
system. The course is designed to
benefit students of biology, health care disciplines, and physical education.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Human Anatomy-BIO 210 and
Inorganic, Organic & Biochemistry I-PHS 111 or Human Biology-BIO 115 with a
grade of “C” or better
BIO 216 SURVEY OF THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM
T L1 902L Spring
This course studies the basic principles of
the structure, physiology, life cycles, taxonomy, ecology, and evolution of
invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115 or a strong background in high school biology.
BIO 217 Introductory Fisheries Science
T Fall
This course is designed to give the student a
broad general overview of fisheries management.
The biology, classification, behavior, and economic importance of fish
and selected aquatic invertebrates will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on current principles
and techniques of inland fisheries management and aquaculture.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115.
BIO 218 INTRODUCTION
TO MICROBIOLOGY
T NUR
905/CLS 905 Fall/Spring/Summer
This is an introductory course in the study of
the structure, physiology, cultivation, identification, and control of
microorganisms. Special emphasis will be
given to the human immune system and those microorganisms which are of medical
or environmental importance. This course
is suitable for students of biology, nursing and food service programs,
pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, veterinary science, respiratory therapy, medical
technology, and environmental engineers.
Credit:
4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115 with a grade of “C” or better
BIO 219 WEST
INDIAN FIELD BIOLOGY
T Spring
(alternate)
This course is designed to introduce a student
to tropical organisms and ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial. A variety of communities will be examined in
the field. Identification, ecology, and
interrelationships of organisms will be stressed, as well as human uses and
influences on each system.
Credit:
2 hours - One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology – BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115 or equivalent.
Note:
Parts of this course are often physically
strenuous.
BIO 220 NEO-TROPICAL ECOLOGY
Spring
(alternate)
This course will examine the ecology of
neo-tropical systems, both terrestrial and aquatic. Rain forest and coral reef ecology will be
stressed. The scope of this course includes a discussion of human ecology as it
relates to neo-tropical systems as well as contemporary problems in human
ecology from articles found in periodicals.
Evolution of ecological systems and populations are covered.
Credit:
2 hours – One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Biology-BIO 111 or Human
Biology-BIO 115. Biology-BIO 112 is
recommended.
