Biology BIOL 100 ­ 3 Credits Exploring Biology Considers modern biological principles to increase awareness of the relationships between scientific thought, current knowledge in biology, and everyday living; does not serve as a prerequisite for other biology courses. Prerequisite: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2); (ENGL 052 or LVE 2); (MATH 082 or LVM 2) BIOL 102 ­ 3 Credits Introduction to Life Science Prepares for more advanced biology courses in Allied Health Fields (e.g., BIOL 130, 221, 230), not a survey of biology. Only students with a weak background in biology and chemistry who must take additional biology courses should take BIOL 102. Explores underlying principles of physics and chemistry as they relate to life processes; studies scientific notation and the Metric System; emphasizes cell structure and function and the relevance of these topics to human biology. Students seeking a Fundamentals of Biology survey course should take BIOL 110 instead of BIOL 102. This course will not fulfill the Biological and Physical Sciences graduation requirement and is usually not transferable as a biology course. 3 credits: 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: (MATH 081 or LVM 1) and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) and (ENGL 051 or LVE 1) BIOLOGY 103 ­ 1 Credit Biological Concepts in Allied Health Explores career possibilities in allied health; introduces scientific principles, basic biological concepts, and laboratory skills used in allied health courses and careers. Prerequisite: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) BIOL 104 ­ 4 Credits Botany Discusses plant science with emphasis on the seed plants, particularly angiosperms; topics include cell processes, structure/chemistry, tissues, stems, roots/leaves, respiration/photo-synthesis, reproduction/life cycles, plant genetics, evolution, growth and development. Prerequisite: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2), (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) and (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 105 - 1 Credit Medical Terminology Teaches the meanings of 300 Latin and Greek elements (prefixes, roots and suffixes) and use of the elements in complex medical terms; emphasizes the shades of meaning implied by use of the elements in different situations. 1 credit: 1 lecture hour per week. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 BIOL 106 ­ 4 Credits Zoology Discusses a broad spectrum of animal diversity including structure, nutrition, metabolism, and behavior of animals as well as their evolution and place in the biosphere; may include field excursions to observe Maryland’s animals and their habitats. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: (ENGL052 or LVE 2) and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) and (MATH 082 or LVM 2) BIOL 107 ­ 4 Credits Human Biology Provides understanding of the human organism through physical, cultural, genetic, and social viewpoints for students not planning a career in science or health fields; discusses human body systems and the development of the human species. 3 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) and (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 108 ­ 4 Credits Investigating the Living World Provides an overview of the basic principles of biology from an integrated perspective; includes human biology, evolution, genetics, and ecology. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) and (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 109 ­ 4 Credits Human Anatomy & Physiology Discusses structure and processes of the human body; includes elementary studies of anatomy and basic physiology. Note: this course is geared primarily for students in designated occupational curricula. Prerequisite: (RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 or LVR 1); (ENGL 052 or LVE 2); (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 110 ­ 4 Credits Biology I: Molecular and Cells Serves as a prerequisite for science and allied health majors. It stresses the basic biological principles common to all living things. Evolution and homeostasis serve as central themes for the topics, which include cell structure and function (both physical and chemical), molecular and cellular reproduction and genetics. The laboratory introduces the student to various biological techniques and emphasizes the process of science. 4 credits: 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) and (MATH 082 or LVM 2) BIOL 111 ­ 4 Credits Organisms and Ecology Emphasizes whole organisms and the ways in which they interact to create the dynamics of populations, ecosystems, and evolution; shows how integration and homeostasis at levels of organization above the organism are essential for sustaining and perpetuating life. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 BIOL 120 - 4 Credits Introduction to Biotechnology Offered for those students exploring biotechnology as a possible career option, as well as students interested in the societal impacts of this emerging technology. Using a combination of lecture and laboratory exercises, students explore the basic biological and chemical concepts behind this technology as well as applications to medicine, agriculture, forensic sciences and environmental sciences. Students are also introduced to career options in biotechnology through a series of guest lectures with leaders of local biotechnology firms. Discussion sections highlight future applications as well as the ethical dimensions of this technology. BIOL 130 ­ 3 Credits Human Anatomy for Mortuary Science Studies the human body with emphasis on those systems providing the foundation for embalming, pathology, public health, and restorative arts using a primarily systemic approach but also includes histology and cytology; lab provides an opportunity to dissect and observe preserved specimens. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 181-184­ (1-4 Credits) Cooperative Education I: Allied Health Provides exposure to an allied health field in a clinical environment such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and radiology; faculty coordinator will help to develop learning objectives and monitor progress. BIOL 220 ­ 4 Credits Human Anatomy and Physiology I Emphasizes structure and function of the human body. Integrates related facts, principles, and concepts of the cell, chemistry, biochemistry and hemostatis includes study of cells and tissues and the skeletal, nervous, endocrine, and muscular systems. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 or BIOL 102 or a college equivalent with a minimum grade of “C”. BIOL 221 ­ 4 Credits Human Anatomy and Physiology II Provides further study of the structure and function of the human body; emphasizes the circulatory, respiratory, reproductive excretory, and digestive systems. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 220 or a college equivalent with a minimum grade of “C.” BIOL 230 ­ 4 Credits Microbiology Introduces the study of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and their interrelationships with humans and discusses microbiological concepts; emphasizes basic laboratory techniques such as microscopy, staining, and aseptic technique. 3 lecture hours and 3 credit hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 110 or BIOL 102 with a final grade of “C” or higher. BIOL 235 - 4 credits Introduction to Bioinformatics Introduces a tools-oriented approach to bioinformatics emphasizing DNA data structure, string representation in PERL, data searches, pair wise alignments, substitution patterns, protein structure prediction and modeling, proteomics, and use of web-based bioinformatic tools. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 and CMSC 201 BIOL 245 ­ 3 Credits Microbiology for Mortuary Science Introduces basic concepts and techniques of microbiology with special emphasis on the pathogenicity and control of infectious disease as related to the embalmer and the embalming process; emphasizes the danger associated with infectious disease. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for both BIOL 230 and BIOL 245. Prerequisite: (MATH 081 or LVM 1) BIOL 251 ­ 4 Credits Genetics Presents current principles of heredity at the molecular, cellular and organismic level; discusses fundamental information concerning prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene structure, gene expression, gene organization, gene regulation, gene transfer, cancer, recombinant DNA technology, human heritable diseases and population genetics. BIOL 251 meets for four hours per week. Students may enroll in BIOL 257 Genetics Lab concurrently or subsequent to successful completion of this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 and CHEM 123, CHEM 124, conc. BIOL 252 ­ 3 Credits Physiological Pathology Studies basic principles regarding the alteration of the structure and function of tissues in disease and development; discusses anatomical changes resulting from disease and relates the work of the mortician to that of the pathologist, coroner, and medical examiner. Prerequisite: BIOL 130 or some other anatomy and physiology course approved by the instructor. BIOL 253 ­ 5 Credits Techniques in Biotechnology I Introduces the theory and practice of biotechnology Laboratory procedures; discusses cloning, nucleic acid manipulation, sequencing, DNA/RNA transfer techniques, and bioinformatics. BIOL 253 meets for two lecture hours and 9 laboratory hours per week. Requires program director signature. BIOL 254 ­ 5 Credits Techniques in Biotechnology II Presents theory and practice of advanced biotechnology laboratory procedures including protein production, purification and analysis; includes general laboratory management techniques including laboratory safety and record keeping with emphasis on methods development and scientific communication. BIOL 254 meets for two lecture hours and 9 laboratory hours per week. Requires program director signature. BIOL 256 ­ 3 Credits Nutrition Studies the science of foods, nutrients and other substances they contain, the interaction and balance of foods in relation to health, and the processes by which the organism utilizes nutrients; provides preparation for a four-year degree in nursing and transferable to nearby B.S.N. programs. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: one semester of inorganic chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry, and two semesters of anatomy and physiology, BIOL 220. BIOL 257 ­ 2 Credits Genetics Laboratory Illustrates the principles of genetics through student experiments; utilizes classical genetic techniques as well as molecular techniques to study the nature of genetic material. BIOL 257 meets for six hours per week. Students may enroll in BIOL 257 Genetics Lab concurrently or subsequent to successful completion of BIOL 251. Prerequisites: BIOL 251 (conc) and CHEM 123 (conc) and CHEM 124 (conc). BIOL 281-283 (1-3 Credits) Cooperative Education II: Allied Health Provides additional experience in an area previously studies or exploration of a different allied health occupation; requires cooperation with a faculty coordinator, a site coordinator, and the college’s Director of Experiential Learning.