Natural Sciences Department
Biological and Life Sciences
Courses
The South Campus Natural
Sciences
Department offers a wide variety of courses. Be sure to check
the the course schedule for times and availability.
BOT1010 Botany
Description: An evolutionary survey of the plant kingdom, this
course emphasizes the principles, which are applicable to all
forms of plant life. Six contact hours: three lecture hours, three
laboratory hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC1005 Life In Its Biological Environment
Description: This course is an introduction to biological
structure, function processes, principles and concepts. This
course fulfills the General Education Requirement. Three contact
hours. (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC1005L Biology Laboratory
Description: Prerequisite or corequisite: BSC 1005. This course
provides students hands-on experience using concepts of biological
science that are covered in the lecture course BSC 1005. Two
contact hours (laboratory). (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC2010C Principles Of Biology I
Description: This course, an introduction to the principles of
biology, includes studies of cellular organization, genetics and
evolution. This course fulfills the General Education Requirements
and the laboratory requirement needed by many students who plan to
transfer to a four-year institution. Five contact hours: three
lecture hours, two laboratory hours. (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC2011C Principles Of Biology II
Description: Prerequisite: BSC 2010C. This course, a continuation
of Principles of Biology I and recommended for science students
transferring to four-year institutions, studies the systematics of
life forms and a required laboratory experience to reinforce
subject matter. Five contact hours: three lecture hours, two
laboratory hours. A.A.
BSC2020C Human Biology
Description: Prerequisite: BSC 2010C or equivalent. This course is
an introduction to the science of biology with emphasis on cells
and tissues, body organization, homeostasis, body systems,
regulation and integration of body parts, reproduction,
development and heredity, disease and disorder. Five contact
hours: three lecture hours, two laboratory hours. A.A.
BSC2050C Biology Of Environmental Systems
Description: Prerequisite: successful completion of a biological
or physical science course. This course is an introduction to
ecology, principles of ecology with applications to environmental
issues and discussion of major terrestrial/ aquatic ecosystems.
Three contact hours. (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC2085C Human Anatomy And Physiology I
Description: Prerequisite: high school chemistry or equivalent
taken within the past five years or satisfactory performance on a
chemistry competency test. High school biology or the equivalent
taken within the past five years or satisfactory performance on a
biology competency test. This course includes basic anatomical and
directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of
cell biology; histology; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and
nervous systems; special senses and the endocrine system. Within
Anatomy and Physiology I, these topics may or may not be covered
in the sequence listed. Five contact hours: three lecture hours,
two laboratory hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
BSC2086C Human Anatomy And Physiology II
Description: Prerequisite: BSC 2085C. This course is a
continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I and includes: the
cardiovascular system; the lymphatic system and immunity; the
respiratory system; the digestive system and metabolism; the
urinary system; fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance; and the
reproductive systems. Within Anatomy and Physiology II, these
topics may or may not be covered in the sequence listed. Five
contact hours: three lecture hours, two laboratory hours. A.A.,
A.S., A.A.S.
BSC2933 Selected Topics in Biological Sciences
Description: Prerequisite: depends upon topics. Corequisite:
depends upon topics. The open format of this course provides an
opportunity to address various selected topics related to the
biological sciences. This course may be repeated for credit. Three
contact hours. A.A.
MCB2010C
Microbiology
Description: Prerequisite: CHM 1020, CHM 1032C, CHM 2045C, or high
school chemistry. Recommended: successful completion of BSC 1005,
BSC 2010C, or BSC 2085C/2086C. This course is a study of
microscopic forms of life including bacteria, viruses, fungi,
protozoa and helminthes of medical and economic importance.
Laboratory work will include microscopy and staining, aseptic
transfer and culture techniques, and biochemical tests for
microbial identification. Six contact hours: three lecture hours,
three laboratory hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
HUN1201 Human Nutrition
Description: Students will acquire the basic principles of
nutrition and develop skills in applying the Dietary Reference
Intakes to all age groups. The course emphasizes nutrition for
disease prevention and key food nutrients and phytochemicals that
are determinants of health and disease. Weight control and
nutrition throughout the lifespan are also included. Three contact
hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
Official Course Outlines
