Biology is the study of life. It is concerned with such topics as the characteristics, classification and behaviors of organisms, how species come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the natural environment. Biology encompasses a broad spectrum of academic fields that are often viewed as independent disciplines. However, together they address phenomena related to living organisms over a wide range of scales, from biophysics to ecology.
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100 |
General Biology For Non-Science Majors |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: MATH 120 or 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. |
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113 |
Life in the Oceans |
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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. |
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190 |
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: CHEM 121 or equivalent
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. Students must enroll in both lecture and lab to receive credit. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements. |
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190L |
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: CHEM 121 or equivalent
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. Students must enroll in both lecture and lab to receive credit. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements. |
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191 |
Introduction to Organismal Biology |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: CHEM 121
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. Students must enroll in both lecture and lab to receive credit. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements. |
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191L |
Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: CHEM 121
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. Students must enroll in both lecture and lab to receive credit. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements. |
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200 |
Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology |
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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 |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: BIOL 200
Provides students with intense laboratory exercises about anatomy and physiology with related, illustrative pathology and microbiology. |
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208 |
Human Genetics |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or 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. |
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212 |
Introduction to Human Genetics Lab |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none. 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. |
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223 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or CHEM 121 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. |
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224 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: BIOL 223
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. |
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251 |
General Microbiology |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: BIOL 100 or BIOL 191 or BIOL 223
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. |
