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Course Descriptions

Courses are numbered in a 100, 200, 300, and 400 sequential series. All courses listed may not be taught each academic year. Educational Enrichment (EE) courses earn institutional credits only and are not counted toward graduation requirements. Complete information regarding Educational Enrichment courses may be found elsewhere in this Catalog.
 

Biology
  

  • BL 101 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    The chemical, molecular, and cellular basis of life is examined. The continuity of life through time is investigated through study of cellular reproduction and genetics. This course is offered every fall.
  

  • BL 102 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    The diversity of life and the ecological and evolutionary interrelationships of living organisms are investigated. Prerequisite: BL 101  or equivalent. This course is offered every spring.
  

  • BL 103 - Biology III: Organismal Anatomy and Physiology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    The diversity of structure and function of organisms is investigated with variations in anatomy and physiology viewed as alternative solutions to the common problems of survival faced by all life forms. Prerequisite: BL 102  or equivalent. This course is offered every fall.
  

  • BL 112 - Nutrition

    3 Credits
    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of nutrition. The course covers the nutrients, normal nutrition, recommended daily allowances, modifications of the basic diet, and specific health problems requiring modification of the basic diet. This course is offered every semester.
  

  • BL 116 - Human Biology

    3 Lecture / 1 Lab / 3 Credits
    A survey course of the structure and function of the human body. This course emphasizes the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems. This course is offered every semester.
  

  • BL 201 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    An introduction to the organization of the human body at its molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. The structure and functioning of the integumentary, skeletal, endocrine and autonomic nervous systems, and central and peripheral nervous systems are examined. This course is offered every semester.
  

  • BL 202 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    A continuation of BL 201  that presents the structure and maintenance functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, muscular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. The reproductive systems and special senses are included. Prerequisite: BL 201 . This course is offered every semester.
  

  • BL 206 - Human Skeletal Anatomy

    2 Lab / 1 Credit
    A laboratory course to familiarize the student with the major anatomical features of the human skeleton. This course is offered every fall.
  

  • BL 210 - Microbiology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    This course presents the fundamentals of microbiology with emphasis on the study of microorganisms, their metabolic processes, and their relationship to disease. Laboratory work includes culturing, staining, studying and identifying microorganisms. This course is offered every semester.
  

  • BL 220 - Pharmacology for the Health Sciences

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the application of pharmacologic treatment modalities to a variety of client situations. It is designed to enhance previously learned concepts as well as to expand upon specific drug classification groups. The nursing role in pharmacological therapy is emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: BL 202 . This course is offered as needed.
  

  • BL 230 - Human Muscle Anatomy

    1 Lecture / 3 Lab / 2 credits
    The anatomy of the human skeletal muscular system will be studied in detail from a regional perspective. Students will learn to identify muscles, their attributes, and related bony and surface land marks. This class is designed specifically to help students prepare for Clinical Kinesiology (PT 114 ), but it is open to any student who has met the prerequisites. Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology I (BL 201 ) OR Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (BL 320 ). Co-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology II (BL 202 ) is required as a corequisite if BL 201  was used to fulfill the prerequisite. This course is offered every spring.
  

  • BL 250 - Genetics

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of genetics. Students will take an experimental approach to understanding both classical Mendelian and modern molecular genetics. Topics such as genomics and medical genetics will be addressed. Prerequisite: BL 102 , CM 220 . This course is offered every spring.
  

  • BL 255 - Molecular Cell Biology

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the structure, function, and life history of cells and their components. Consideration will be given to the relationship among cell organelles and between cells and their environments. Prerequisite: BL 101 . This course is offered in the spring of even years.
  

  • BL 260 - Developmental Biology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    An examination of the developmental history of animals with particular emphasis on vertebrate embryological development from fertilization through organogenesis. Prerequisite: BL 103 . This course is offered even years in the spring semester.
  

  • BL 281 - Special Topics in Biology

    1-3 Credits
    A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other biology courses. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) it may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: BL 101 . This course is offered as needed.
  

  • BL 301 - Evolution

    3 Credits
    The pattern of changes in the nature of life through time is examined. Prerequisite: BL 102 . This course is offered even years in the spring semester. This course is offered in the spring of odd years.
  

  • BL 305 - Ecology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    The organization of the living world through space is studied. The structure and functioning of the biological population; community, ecosystem, biome and biosphere are examined. Prerequisite: BL 103 , CM 220 . This course is offered in the fall of odd years.
  

  • BL 312 - Principles of Biotechnology

    3 Credits
    The basic principles underlying modern molecular biology are presented. Topics include: recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, DNA finger printing, and the Human Genome project. This course is offered in the spring of even years.
  

  • BL 315 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques

    6 Lab / 3 Credits
    This is a laboratory course introducing students to techniques used in the modern day biotechnology laboratory. Students will gain hands on experience that can be directly used in molecular and biotechnology laboratory analysis and experimentation. Prerequisites: BL 101 , BL 210 . This course is offered in the fall of even years.
  

  • BL 320 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
    A presentation of the major developments in vertebrate anatomy from the fishes through the mammals. Laboratory work will involve comparative dissections of representative vertebrates. Prerequisites: BL 103  or BL 102 , and BL 202 . This course is offered every fall.
  

  • BL 355 - Animal Physiology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    A course presenting major aspects of animal functioning. Topics will include membrane potentials and neurophysiology; nutrient acquisition and processing, metabolism, and temperature regulation; internal transport mechanisms; maintaining fluid balances; hormonal controls of the internal environment. Prerequisite: BL 102  and BL 103  or BL 201 . This course is offered every spring
  

  • BL 360 - Immunology

    3 Credits
    This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the immune system. The course will explore the development of B-cells and T-cells, immune effector mechanisms within humoral and cellular immunity, immunogenetics, and the role of the immunes system in health and disease. Prerequisite: BL 101 . This course is offered in the spring of odd years.
  

  • BL 365 - Exercise Physiology

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    The discussion of the normal physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise stresses in the trained and untrained individual. The use of exercise as a means to assess fitness, improve fitness and the impacts that conditions such as ageing, obesity and lack of physical activity have on health and fitness will be discussed. Specific laboratory activities will occur to assess student’s overall fitness. Each of the following systems will be addressed: energy production, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and respiratory. Prerequisites: BL 101 , BL 202 , and CH 102 . This course is offered in the spring of odd years.
  

  • BL 375 - Botany

    3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
    This course is a study of plants including cell structure, anatomy, physiology, development, reproduction, ecology, and classification. Students will study a wide variety of plants from mosses to conifers to crops. Prerequisite: BL 103 . This course is offered in the fall of even years.
  

  • BL 381 - Special Topics in Biology

    3 Credits
    A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other upper level science courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: BL 101 , BL 102 . This course if offered as needed.
  

  • BL 398 - Independent Research

    3 Lab / 1 Credit
    This course focuses on independent student research. The student will conduct lab and/or field research under the direction of a qualified instructor. At the conclusion of the semester, the student will present their results at various forums. This is a one-credit course that may be taken once a semester or summer session. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits. Prerequisites: BL 101 , BL 102 , and BL 250 , or permission of faculty. This course is offered as needed.
  

  • BL 400 - Biology Internship

    3-12 Credits
    This course provides the opportunity for a student to work with an organization or agency and gain practical knowledge of the field. Minimum academic requirement for the internship will include a comprehensive paper describing work experiences at the site and written assignments regarding research articles assigned by the faculty supervisor. The internship may or may not be compensated. A student, under a faculty supervisor’s guidance, may also design a project to conduct independently. Course is repeatable for up to twelve (12) credits. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and an overall 2.0 GPA. This course is offered as needed.
  

  • BL 401 - Seminar in the Sciences

    3 Credits
    Current scientific literature will be used to expand student knowledge and communication skills. Students will examine journal articles and evaluate and synthesize the information and present it in a professional format. Prerequisite: LA 301 . (This course may also be taken as SC 401 .) This course is offered every spring.
  

  • BL 481 - Special Topics in Biology

    3 Credits
    A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other upper level science courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: BL 101 , BL 102 . This courses is offered as needed.
 

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