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122 BIOLOGY

102 115 121
GENERAL BIOLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY
5.0 Units 4.0 Units 4.0 Units
BIOL 102 provides a continuation of the study BIOL 115 is an introductory course cover- BIOL 121 covers the functions, homeostasis,
of fundamental biological processes intro- ing biological principles as they apply and integration of the organ systems of the
duced in Biology 101. The course includes to the human body. The central theme is human body. The organ systems studied
the anatomy and physiology of plants and the structure and function of the human include: integumentary, nervous, sensory,
animals, animal development, population organism. Topics covered include: human bone, muscle, endocrine, blood, lymphatic,
genetics, evolutionary theory, origin of life, evolution, the human species in the environ- and immune, cardiovascular, respiratory,
ecological principles, conservation biology, ment, cells, tissues, the major body systems, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.
and sytematics. The course also includes an heredity, and the major human conditions Laboratory activities include using the
extensive survey of biodiversity covering and diseases. A weekly laboratory allows scientifi c method to predict experimental
the evolution, anatomy and physiology of students the opportunity to gain practical outcomes, acquire data, analyze it and draw
the three domains of life and the eukaryotic experience in the techniques necessary to conclusions, and apply concepts learned in
phyla. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. study the health sciences. Lecture 3 hours/ both lecture and the laboratory to clinical
Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Course Typically Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- pathophysiological scenarios. This course is
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, tion: High school biology. Course Typically primarily intended for Nursing, Kinesiology,
UC, USC. (C-ID BIOL 140) Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. and other health related majors. Lecture 3
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
112 BIOL 120 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 or
MICROBIOLOGY 120 CHEM 120. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
5.0 Units HUMAN ANATOMY Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
BIOL 112 is a study of microorganisms (algae, 5.0 Units BIOL 120B)
bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses). The BIOL 120 covers the systems of the human
course includes microbial biochemistry, body including microscopic and gross anat- 122
genetics, cellular activities, applied uses, and omy of the following systems: integumen- INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
the pathogenicity of these microorganisms. tary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, 4.0 Units
In the laboratory, students utilize various respiratory, lymphatic and immune, diges- BIOL 122 is a survey course in the biological
staining procedures and biochemical tests to tive, urinary, male and female reproductive, sciences designed to meet the laboratory
identify at least one unknown microorgan- and endocrine. The eff ects of disease and science or life science requirement for most
ism. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. aging on these systems are also included in general education programs. Biology 122
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 120 or the course. The laboratory includes the study covers the scientifi c method, molecular and
equivalent and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122 or of tissues using the microscope, a study of cellular organization and function, genetics,
equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ bones of the human skeleton, and the use of and plant/animal anatomy and physiology.
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. models to illustrate respective systems of the This course also covers evolution, a survey
human body. Dissections of a sheep brain, of biodiversity, ecology, and the impact
114 cow heart, and cow eye are made to illus- of humans on the environment. Lecture 3
HUMAN FORM AND FUNCTION trate comparative parts of human anatomy. hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended
3.0 Units
Observations are also made of a human Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101.
BIOL 114 provides the student with a broad cadaver. This course is primarily intended Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/
descriptive introduction to the structure and for nursing, kinesiology, and other health Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
function of the human body. Topics covered related majors. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory USC.
include: cells, tissues, the major body systems 6 hours. Recommended Preparation: BIOL
and some of the major human conditions 115 is strongly recommended for students 123
and diseases. This course is aligned with with a limited background in the biological EVOLUTION
accreditation standards for the Commission sciences. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/ 3.0 Units
on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, BIOL 123 examines the history of life on
Information Management (CAHIIM), and is UC, USC. (C-ID BIOL 110B) earth, and the mechanisms that have led
required for completion of the Associate of to the diversity we see today. Topics to be
Science Degree program in Health Informa- covered include a brief history of evolution-
tion Technology (HIT). Note: BIOL 114 is ary thought, adaptive vs. neutral evolution
designed for Health Information Technology (natural selection and genetic drift), biogeog-
students. It is not recommended for pre-nurs- raphy, the origin of life, population genetics
ing students. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended and speciation, an exploration of the fossil
Preparation: high school biology, MOA 181 record and modern systematics, and recent
or 182, MOA 185, eligibility for ENGL 120 or work in the fi elds of sexual selection, behav-
ESL 151, BUSAD 106 or equivalent. Transfer ior, development, and human evolution.
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion: ENGL 100 or 120 or ESL 151. Course
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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