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Biology (BIOL)
Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division
BIOL 100: General Biology For Non-Science Majors
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MATH 120, MATH 126 or higher or consent of instructor
Covers fundamental concepts and theories of life science. Major topics include cellular/molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, evolutions and ecology. Includes four laboratory experiences.
BIOL 113: Life in the Oceans
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the plants, animals and microorganisms of the oceans with an emphasis on important marine ecosystems such as intertidal zones, estuaries and coral reefs.
BIOL 190: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CHEM 121 ; Corequisites: BIOL 190L
Covers the structure and function of cells. Included will be the major molecules of life, composition and physiology of cellular organelles, cellular metabolism, reproduction, motility, gene function and related topics. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.
BIOL 190L: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 190
Covers the structure and function of cells. Included will be the major molecules of life, composition and physiology of cellular organelles, cellular metabolism, reproduction, motility, gene function and related topics. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.
BIOL 191: Introduction to Organismal Biology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: BIOL 190 & BIOL 190L ; Corequisites: BIOL 191L
Combines the principles of botany and zoology into one course emphasizing levels of organization and life processes common to all organisms. Topics range from nutrient processing and homeostasis to reproduction. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.
BIOL 191L: Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab
Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 191
Combines the principles of botany and zoology into one course emphasizing levels of organization and life processes common to all organisms. Topics range from nutrient processing and homeostasis to reproduction. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.
BIOL 200: Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Provides students with an intense descriptive overview of anatomy and physiology with related, illustrative pathology and microbiology.
BIOL 204: Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 200
Provides students with intense laboratory exercises about anatomy and physiology with related, illustrative pathology and microbiology.
BIOL 208: Human Genetics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: BIOL 190, CHEM 220
Offers a basic science (Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics) and detailed clinical case study and correlation-oriented (pedigree analysis, gene cloning, inborn errors of metabolism) course that demonstrates the principles of genetics/heredity in human health and disease. Strongly recommended for those pursuing pre-medical studies.
BIOL 212: Introduction to Human Genetics Lab
Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 208
Provides an opportunity to learn how to extract and amplify genomic DNA using the polymerase chain reaction; apply concepts of chemistry and evolutionary biology to study an organism they choose; identify a question involving their chosen organism and answer it using DNA technology; research and identify protocols and materials such as M-SAT primers specific to the organism they choose; subject data to statistical analysis and relate their findings to concepts of evolution.
BIOL 223: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 190 & BIOL 190L with a grade of C or better or CHEM 121 with a grade of C or better or meet nursing program chemistry requirement
Offers detailed study of cellular functions and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Primary for physical education, pre-nursing and other pre-health majors. NOTE: For programs that require BIOL 223 and 224, both courses must be completed at the same institution if taken outside Nevada.
BIOL 224: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 223 with a grade of C or better
Offers a detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Primarily for physical education, pre-nursing and other pre-health majors. NOTE: For programs that require BIOL 223 and 224, both courses must be completed at the same institution if taken outside Nevada.
BIOL 251: General Microbiology
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 190 & BIOL 190L with a grade of C or better or BIOL 223 with a grade of C or better or CHEM 121 with a grade of C or better
Emphasizes the distribution, form, structure and physiology of microorganisms in laboratory. Develops the student's skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification. Recommended for all allied health majors. Three hours lecture/three hours laboratory per week.