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Biology 121

BIOLOGY 102 114
GENERAL BIOLOGY HUMAN FORM AND FUNCTION
50 5.0 Units 3.0 Units
INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL BIOL 102 provides a continuation of the study BIOL 114 provides the student with a broad
SCIENCES of fundamental biological processes intro- descriptive introduction to the structure and
1.0 - 4.0 Units
duced in Biology 101. The course includes function of the human body. Topics covered
BIOL 50 is a discipline specifi c course that the anatomy and physiology of plants and include: cells, tissues, the major body systems
allows students to earn from 1.0 - 4.0 units animals, animal development, population and some of the major human conditions
for a structured, monitored off -campus genetics, evolutionary theory, origin of life, and diseases. This course is aligned with
internship under the supervision of a ecological principles, conservation biology, accreditation standards for the Commission
faculty advisor. Internship locations may and sytematics. The course also includes an on Accreditation for Health Informatics and
include: natural history museums, zoos extensive survey of biodiversity covering Information Management (CAHIIM), and is
and aquariums, biotechnology companies, the evolution, anatomy and physiology of required for completion of the Associate of
and research laboratories and fi eld stations the three domains of life and the eukaryotic Science Degree program in Health Informa-
at four-year universities. It is designed to phyla. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. tion Technology (HIT). Note: BIOL 114 is
provide students with appropriate prepa- Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Course Typically designed for Health Information Technology
ration and a hands-on work experience in Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, students. It is not recommended for pre-nurs-
one or more of the following fi elds with the UC, USC. (C-ID BIOL 140) ing students. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
biological sciences natural history museum Preparation: high school biology, MOA 181
studies, zoo and aquarium science, biotech- 103 or 182, MOA 185, eligibility for ENGL 120 or
nology, microbiology, cell and molecular MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND ESL 151, BUSAD 106 or equivalent. Transfer
biology, evolutionary theory, anatomy and GENETICS Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
physiology, conservation biology, and ecol- 4.0 Units
ogy. The purpose of this class is to enhance BIOL 103 is an extension of the study of 115
the students’ understanding, skills acquisi- molecular biology, cell biology and genet- HUMAN BIOLOGY
tions and professional competencies for ics introduced in Biology 101. The course 4.0 Units
their target career paths within the biologi- examines the structure and function of BIOL 115 is an introductory course cover-
cal sciences. Students must work 60 non- nucleic acids and proteins in the living cell, ing biological principles as they apply
paid hours or 75 paid hours per unit earned. how they are studied and manipulated in to the human body. The central theme is
Note: Internships are arranged by faculty the laboratory, and how the study of entire the structure and function of the human
in the Biology Division. This course may be genomes and proteomes has given unprec- organism. Topics covered include: human
taken 2 times; a maximum of 4 units may be edented insight into the workings of cells and evolution, the human species in the environ-
earned. Laboratory 1-4 hours. Prerequisite: organisms. Topics include regulation of gene ment, cells, tissues, the major body systems,
Completion of a Biology course at GCC expression, tissue culture, protein purifi ca- heredity, and the major human conditions
with a grade of C or better. Recommended tion and analysis, antibodies, recombinant and diseases. A weekly laboratory allows
Preparation: ENGL 101 and LIB 191. DNA technology, extensions of Mendel, students the opportunity to gain practical
linkage mapping, pedigree analysis, genom- experience in the techniques necessary to
101 ics, genome-wide association studies, and study the health sciences. Lecture 3 hours/
GENERAL BIOLOGY proteomics, all with a strong emphasis on Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
4.0 Units
data analysis and problem-solving. Lecture tion: High school biology. Course Typically
BIOL 101 is the fi rst half of a one-year course 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and CHEM Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
designed for biological science majors. It 105 (CHEM 105 may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
covers fundamental biological principles and Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
processes including: the scientifi c method, Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
biochemistry, metabolism, cell respiration,
photosynthesis, molecular biology, cell 112
structure and function, mitosis and meiosis, MICROBIOLOGY
Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, and 5.0 Units
gene regulation. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory BIOL 112 is a study of microorganisms (algae,
3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. Course bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses). The
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer course includes microbial biochemistry,
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID BIOL 190) genetics, cellular activities, applied uses, and
the pathogenicity of these microorganisms.
In the laboratory, students utilize various
staining procedures and biochemical tests to
identify at least one unknown microorgan-
ism. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 6 hours.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 120 or
equivalent and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122 or
equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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