BIO – Biology

Structure and function of the human body; includes body organization, biochemistry, the cell and cell metabolism, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

A continuation of Human Biology I (BIO1110). The course provides opportunity for the assimilation of knowledge of human anatomy and physiology for the following systems: cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.

Geared toward non-biology majors. The topics covered in this course include the scientific method, the origins of life, classification of organisms, genetics and heredity, cellular anatomy and physiology, evolution, and ecology. The course includes a lab component.

Explores general biological problems and processes of living organisms. Major topics of the course are scientific theory, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, and evolution. The required laboratory component of the course will utilize the scientific method to align with concepts covered in lecture.

Explores general biological problems and processes of living organisms. Major topics of the course are scientific theory, evolution, zoology, botany, and ecology. The required laboratory component of the course will utilize the scientific method to align with concepts covered in lecture.

First semester of a two-semester sequence covering the study of human anatomy and physiology. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the organization of the human body and an appreciation of the relationship between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Topics include the chemical level of organization, cell structure and metabolism, tissue organization and function, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Students must also register for a laboratory section to apply and assimilate information learned in lecture.

Second semester of a two-semester sequence covering the study of human anatomy and physiology. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the organization and function of the following organ systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Students must also register for a laboratory section to apply and assimilate information learned in lecture.

This course provides a detailed study of the structure and functions of the body’s cells, tissues, and organ systems. Laboratory activities are designed to enhance theory content.  This course is specific to nursing students enrolled in the Trinity Health System School of Nursing.

Concepts of fundamental microbiology and parasitology, the role of microorganisms in disease, and various mechanisms of microbial control. Laboratory exercises include preparation and use of media, preparation, staining, and examination of slides, culturing techniques, sterilization, and experimentation.

The student will study the morphology and identification of microorganisms commonly found in humans, their relationship to disease states and their susceptibility to antibiotics. The lectures will focus on procedures for identification of clinically significant pathogens in specialized areas of microbiology with emphasis on parasitology, virology, and mycobacteriology. This course will be updated annually to reflect new disease trends related to the previously listed areas. Students will be required to research emerging pathogens in these areas of microbiology.

A continuation of the study of human physiology. This course will help to relate that physiology to the health and well-being of the human body. Students will learn some of the underlying cellular mechanisms of disease and discover how medications and other treatments affect these mechanisms.

Provides a way for college credit to be awarded for special topic courses. Some examples might include CEU courses for a variety of professions or science classes for secondary students.

Designed to provide a broader foundation and understanding of the physiological processes of our brain and nervous system and the resulting behavior. It is presumed that the student has already been introduced to these basic concepts in General Biology, General Psychology, or other related courses. This course will serve to build on that knowledge and give the learner a more comprehensive understanding of the correlation between the brain-mind-body connections. Additionally, the focus will be biological mechanisms that are the key issues in neuroscience research today for our ever – expanding knowledge base.