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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade. A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester.
Course #
Course Description
Credits
BIO 101
Introductory Biology -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 050, or assessment/waiver. Introduces the basic concepts of life. Includes discussion of cellular and organismal biology, genetics, evolution, ecology and interactionamong all living organisms. Addresses applications of biology to society. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
3
   
BIO 121

General Biology -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MATH 050 or assessment/waiver, and CHM 061 or assessment/waiver. Students will be introduced to biological and chemical principles associated with cell structure and function, cell division, molecular and Mendelian genetics, enzyme function and energetics. An overview of natural selection, the structure, lifecycle and classification schemes of vascular plants will also be presented. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.

4
   
BIO 211

General Microbiology I -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in MAT 050, or assessment/waiver, BIO 101 or ANP 101. Presents an overview of microbiology including fundamental structures of microorganisms, their metabolism, classification and interaction with other living things, and the laboratory techniques for their study. Introduces industrial and clinical applications of microbiology. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.

3
   
BIO 212

General Microbiology II -- Prerequisites: BIO 211, ANP 101. Presents a secondary study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia and parasites. Emphasizes the study of bacterial growth and control demonstrated by serological techniques. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hour.

2
   
BIO 220

Environmental Science -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 044, or assessment/waiver. Survey of the basic concepts of ecology, natural resources and ecosystems, relationships between humans and their natural environment, and the magnitude and scope of global environmental problems. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.

3
   
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