| Biology Courses Offered at UC - Clermont College | |
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| Introductory Biology Lecture Sequence (Science Majors) | |
3 ug. cr. This science majors’ course focuses on the major processes, concepts, and theories of biology. Topics include the elements of chemistry important to biology; the structure and function of biological molecules; the principles of evolution; and cellular theory, organelles, and processes. The application of these concepts to daily experiences and biological terms and their derivation are tied to the lecture topics. Preconditions: One year each of High School Biology (or 34BIOL104 and 34BIOL114), High School Chemistry (or 34CHEM106 and 34CHEM116), and High-School Algebra (or 34MATH131 or 34MATH133), all within the last five years with grades of B or better, plus a score of ___ on the English Placement Test and a score of ___ on the Math Placement Test Note that this course is only offered Autumn Quarter. If 34BIOL104 and 114 are needed, these must be taken no later than the summer before. | |
3 ug. cr. This science majors’ course focuses on the major processes, concepts, and theories of biology. Topics include the study of the processes and functions of photosynthesis, mitosis, and meiosis; the fundamentals of genetics and their ramifications; the elements of replication, transcription, and translation; introduction to taxonomy; and bacterial groups of special importance to humans. Prerequisite: 34BIOL101 Note that this course is only offered Winter Quarter. | |
3 ug. cr.
This science majors’ course focuses on the major processes,
concepts, and theories of biology. Topics include the study of the
principles of plant and animal phylogeny; the structure of animal
tissues; and the anatomy and functioning of organ systems as
exemplified in the human.
Prerequisite: 34BIOL102 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| General Biology Lecture Sequence (Non-majors) | |
3 ug. cr. This non-science majors’ course explores biological processes, concepts, and theories, utilizing examples from everyday life. The historical basis for our knowledge, use of the scientific method, biological terms and their derivation, ethical and/or social responsibility issues, and communicating in ways appropriate to the biological sciences are related to topics under discussion. Topics include the biochemicals, cells, and life processes in living organisms as well as DNA, mitosis, and meiosis. Certain sections are offered as Web-assisted courses. Preconditions: a score of ___ on the English Placement Test | |
3 ug. cr. This non-science majors’ course explores biological processes, concepts, and theories, utilizing examples from everyday life. The historical basis for our knowledge, use of the scientific method, biological terms and their derivation, ethical and/or social responsibility issues, and communicating in ways appropriate to the biological sciences are related to topics under discussion. Topics include the study of Mendelian genetics and human anatomy and physiology. Certain sections are offered as Web-assisted courses. Prerequisite: 34BIOL104 | |
3 ug. cr. This non-science majors’ course explores biological processes, concepts, and theories, utilizing examples from everyday life. The historical basis for our knowledge, use of the scientific method, biological terms and their derivation, ethical and/or social responsibility issues, and communicating in ways appropriate to the biological sciences are related to topics under discussion. Topics in this continuing course include the study of natural selection, taxonomy of various groups of organisms, and ecology. Certain sections are offered as Web-assisted courses. Prerequisite: 34BIOL104 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| Introductory Biology Lab Sequence (Science Majors) | |
2 ug. cr. This science majors’ course illustrates the processes, principles, and concepts discussed in Biology I through investigative labs that emphasize examples from everyday life, the scientific method, keeping a lab notebook, and collecting and analyzing data via computer. Activities include accuracy and precision of data, equipment skills, sugar in foods, fermentation, sterile technique, osmosis, and field hikes to study local organisms. Preconditions: One year each of High School Biology (or 34BIOL104 and 34BIOL114), High School Chemistry (or 34CHEM106 and 34CHEM116), and High-School Algebra (or 34MATH131 or 34MATH133), all within the last five years with grades of B or better, basic computer skills or 34CIS171, plus a score of ___ on the English Placement Test and a score of ___ on the Math Placement Test Corequisite: 34BIOL101 Note that this course is only offered Autumn Quarter. If 34BIOL104 and 114 are needed, these must be taken no later than the summer before. | |
2 ug. cr.
This science majors’ course illustrates the processes, principles, and
concepts discussed in Biology II through investigative labs that
emphasize examples from everyday life, the scientific method,
keeping a lab notebook, and collecting and analyzing data via
computer. Activities include photosynthesis, genetics, vitamin C,
bacteria, maple syrup, yogurt, and sprouts.
Prerequisite: 34BIOL111 Corequisite: 34BIOL102 Note that this course is only offered Winter Quarter. | |
2 ug. cr. This science majors’ course illustrates the processes, principles, and concepts discussed in Biology III through investigative labs that emphasize examples from everyday life, the scientific method, keeping a lab notebook, and collecting and analyzing data via computer. Activities include taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, numerous field hikes to study local organisms with special emphasis on spring wildflowers, and independent research. Prerequisite: 34BIOL112 Corequisite: 34BIOL103 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| General Biology Lab Sequence (Non-majors) | |
2 ug. cr. This non-science majors’ course illustrates the processes, concepts, and principles discussed in General Biology I through hands-on activities which emphasize examples from everyday life, keeping a lab notebook, the scientific method, and collecting and analyzing data via computer. Lab exercises include sugar in one’s diet, emulsifying agents, enzymes, photosynthesis, fermentation, cell division, and field hikes to study local organisms. Prerequisite: basic computer skills (or 34CIS171) Corequisite: 34BIOL104 | |
2 ug. cr. This non-science majors’ course illustrates the processes, concepts, and principles discussed in General Biology II through hands-on activities which emphasize examples from everyday life, keeping a lab notebook, the scientific method, and collecting and analyzing data via computer. Lab exercises include genetics, vitamin C, histology, anatomy, physiology, and maple syrup. Prerequisite: 34BIOL114 Corequisite: 34BIOL105 | |
2 ug. cr.
This non-science majors’ course illustrates the processes, concepts,
and principles discussed in General Biology III through hands-on
activities which emphasize examples from everyday life, keeping a
lab notebook, the scientific method, and collecting and analyzing data via
computer. Lab exercises include decomposition, bacteria,
taxonomy, soil testing, sprouts, yogurt, and field hikes to study local
organisms.
Prerequisite: 34BIOL114 Corequisite: 34BIOL106 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| Freshman-Level Anatomy and Physiology Sequence (Allied Health Majors) | |
4 ug. cr. This freshman-level course focuses on the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on introductory terminology, biochemistry, cytology, arthrology, and the skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems. Preconditions: Tech Prep student or one year each of High School Biology (or 34BIOL105 and 34BIOL115) and High School Chemistry (or 34CHEM104 and 34CHEM114) within the last five years with grades of C or better Note that this course is only offered Autumn Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This freshman-level course includes a continued study of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on the nervous system including the autonomic nervous system, the special senses, the endocrine system, and the blood. Prequisite: 34BIOL121 Note that this course is only offered Winter Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This freshman-level course includes further study of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, including metabolism, acid/base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prequisite: 34BIOL122 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| Human Biology (Social Service Majors) | |
3 ug. cr. This one-quarter, lecture-only course is designed for social service majors. A basic understanding of how the body functions and how students, as part of the human population, can become more integrated into the biosphere is provided. Students are given a basis for intelligent decision-making in regard to their bodies, lives, and environment. | |
| Sophomore-Level Anatomy and Physiology Sequence (Nursing and Related Majors) | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course covers the macro- and microscopic structure and functioning of the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems of the human body, the nomenclature used in describing the structures and functions of these systems, and the etymology of key terminology. Prerequisites: 34BIOL103 or 34BIOL105, 34CHEM106 Note that this course is only offered Autumn Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course covers the macro- and microscopic structure and functioning of the human nervous system including the autonomic nervous system and special senses, the endocrine system, and the blood. Prequisite: 34BIOL201 Note that this course is only offered Winter Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course covers the macro- and microscopic structure and functioning of the human circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Prequisite: 34BIOL202 Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. | |
| Microbiology (Medical and Related Majors) | |
5 ug. cr.
This lecture-lab course concentrates on microorganisms, including
their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, genetics, means of control,
medical significance, epidemiology, and the body’s defense
mechanisms against them. Lab skills include oil immersion
microscopy, differential staining, sterile technique, media preparation,
single colony isolation, serial dilution, plate count, use of selective and
differential media and membrane filtration.
Prerequisites: 34BIOL103 or 34BIOL105, 34CHEM106 Precondition: High-School Algebra Note that this course is only offered Summer Quarter. | |
| Independent Study in Biology (Majors) | |
1, 2, or 3 ug. cr. This individualized program in reading, studying, and/or research is developed jointly by the student and the instructor, subject to instructor approval. Prerequisite: Division Chair and instructor approval | |
| Sophomore Biology Sequence (Biology and Related Majors) | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course focuses on the cell and its organelles including the microscopic and molecular structure and biochemical activities of the various organelles, the regulation and coordination of cellular processes, and cytological nomenclature and its etymology. Prerequisites: 34BIOL103 and 34BIOL113 with grades of C or better in the freshman lecture and lab sequences, 34CHEM103 (or permission of instructor) Note that this course is only offered Autumn Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course explores the history of genetics; the application and power of Mendelian analysis; chromosomal inheritance and mapping; mutation induction and effects; recombination; DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation; gene regulation; modern genetics research techniques; and the social implications of genetics. Prerequisites: 34BIOL103 and 34BIOL113 with grades of C or better in the freshman lecture and lab sequences, 34CHEM103 (or permission of instructor) Note that this course is only offered Winter Quarter. | |
4 ug. cr. This lecture-lab course covers basic principles of ecology including evolution, natural selection, ecosystem components, biomes, population biology, and behavioral ecology. Current and historical research and etymology of terminology are discussed. Field work demonstrates ecological sampling techniques. Labs include water and soil analyses and use of computers for statistical analyses. Offered as a Web-assisted course. Prerequisites: 34BIOL103 and 34BIOL113 with grades of C or better in the freshman lecture and lab sequences, 34CHEM103 (or permission of instructor) Note that this course is only offered Spring Quarter. |
