Biology                                BIO

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BIO 100 - Introductory Human Biology
IAI: L1 904    1.1
Introduction to Human Biology is intended to equip liberal arts majors having limited or no science background with a knowledge of human biology. General principles of biology are integrated with the consideration of the human organism as an individual and as a member of society. Content will include biochemistry, human metabolism, a review of the systems, human genetics and human reproduction. Credit will not be counted toward graduation if taken after any college anatomy course.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 103 - Introductory Life Science
IAI: L1 900    1.1
Introductory Life Science is designed as an introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in a survey of biological principles. Topics covered range from the cell and the theory of evolution to genetic engineering. Credit for BIO 103 will not be counted toward graduation if students have previous credit for BIO 205.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 104 - Introductory Life Science Laboratory
IAI: L1 900L    1.1
Introductory Life Science Laboratory is intended as a laboratory experience to complement BIO 103. Students meet two hours each week and explore basic biological concepts through hands-on exercises and online laboratories. This course is limited to students currently enrolled or who have completed BIO 103 or its equivalent. Credit for BIO 104 will not be counted toward graduation if students have previous credit for BIO 205.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 2

BIO 106 - Environmental Science
IAI: L1 905    1.1
Environmental Science is designed as an introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in environmental issues. Students study aspects of ecology, pollution, and other environmental issues, with emphasis on current events and possible solutions for the future.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 107 - Environmental Science Laboratory
IAI: L1 905L    1.1
Environmental Science Laboratory is intended to complement BIO 106. Students meet two hours a week and explore environmental topics through hands-on exercises, videos, field experiences, and computer activities. This course is limited to students currently enrolled in BIO 106 or who have completed it or its equivalent.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 2

BIO 137 - Tropical Marine Biology
IAI: None    1.1
Tropical Marine Biology is an elective field experience class with animal and plant identification in a tropical region. Emphasis is on marine organisms with identification by common name. There is also an orientation to the culture of the country visited. Methods of study include lectures, field trips, wading in tide pools, and snorkeling at coral reefs. Saturday orientations are held in late fall with an eight to 10 day field trip during winter intersession offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 2

BIO 140 - Introduction to Evolution
IAI: L1 907    1.1
Introduction to Evolution is designed to introduce the student to the major principles of evolutionary biology. The course will include a history of evolutionary thought and will work through the fundamental concepts of geological evolution and its impact on life, the origins and history of life, mechanisms of evolution, and evolutionary genetics. Although the emphasis will be on major concepts, the course will also provide some understanding of the methods used in evolutionary investigations.
Prerequisite: None        
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 150 - Microbes and Society
IAI: L1 903    1.1
Microbes and Society is designed for the general student who wants to learn more microbes.  Disease, biological weapons, the foods we eat, and environmental cleanup are just a few of the ways microbes affect our lives.  Microbes have the potential to destroy us and save us.  This class explores the relationship between society and these fascinating organisms.  
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 155 - Microbes and Society Laboratory
IAI:  L1 903L        1.1
Microbes and Society Laboratory emphasizes food, packing peanuts, peroxide, and meat
Microbes and Society Laboratory is an online laboratory intended to complement BIO 150.  Students complete laboratories at home using items purchased from the store or sent to them in a kit.  This course is limited to students currently enrolled or who have completed BIO 150.  Food, packing peanuts, peroxide, and meat tenderizer are just a few of the items used in this laboratory course to help further understand society’s relationship with microbes.  
Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  1 semester hour
Lecture:  0    Lab:  2


BIO 162 - Human Heredity
IAI: L1 906    1.1
Human Heredity is designed for the general student who wants to learn more about the principles of human heredity, population genetics, and recent discoveries in genetics including the mapping of the human chromosome and genetic technology. The ethical issues raised due to advances in human heredity will also be examined.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 164 - Field Ecology
IAI: None    1.1
Field Ecology is a travel experience course to study the effects of glaciation, soils and climate on plant and animal communities. Indicator species, stability, and succession of communities are compared. Identification of communities, vegetation, and animals is required, with an emphasis on field study. A one-week field trip is conducted during spring or summer interim.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 2

BIO 166 - Tropical Ecology
IAI: None     1.1
Tropical Ecology is a travel/field experience that provides a general overview of a wide variety of biological topics including ecology, environmental biology, and natural history as they apply to the specific region visited. Fieldwork will include the collection, identification, and classification of regional plants and animals; observation and analysis of the various ecosystems of the area; discussion of the interaction between the nonliving and living components of the ecosystems encountered; and orientation to the culture of the country visited. Methods of study will include lectures, field excursions, and laboratory exercises at the field station’s facilities. Orientation meetings will be required preceding the trip offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2     Lab: 2

BIO 171 - Biology of Human Disease
IAI: None    1.1
Biology of Human Disease is designed for the general student who wishes to learn more about diseases affecting the human body, their causes, transmission, prevention and cures. Topics covered include the causes of disease, the body’s response to disease, ways to prevent disease, and specific disorders such as viral diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS and cancer.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3     Lab: 0

BIO 185 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
IAI: None    1.1
Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology undertakes a systems-approach, comprehensive study of the human body. Lab emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function. The course is intended for students in prenursing, prerespiratory therapy, preradiology, physical education, or other fields requiring only one semester of Anatomy and Physiology. Credit for BIO 185 will not be counted toward graduation upon completion of BIO 281 or BIO 282.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry and biology within last five years or chemistry and biology at the college level.
Credit: 5 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 2

BIO 205 - Principles of Biology
IAI: BIO 910    1.1    
Principles of Biology is the first required course for pre-professional and life science majors. Emphasis is on broad biological and biochemical concepts including cell structure and function, biochemistry, energy requirements and genetics with special emphasis on laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite: CHM 101 or its equivalent. This is the first of three courses essential for all biology majors (205, 211, 221).
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 3

BIO 208 - Science in Elementary School: Teaching Evolution
IAI: LI 900    1.1
Science in the Elementary School: Teaching Evolution is a course for teachers which concentrates on the teaching of evolution as a focus for developing inquiry-based science education. It will include evolutionary content, methodologies for teaching evolution in the classroom, and strategies for dealing with the controversy that might arise in the teaching of evolution. Course content is tied to the National Science Education Standards.
Prerequisite: PSY 270 or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 210 - Introductory Field Botany
IAI: None    1.1
Introductory Field Botany entails recognition of the major plant communities in the Northern Illinois area. Lecture and lab involve ecological study of the dominant plants in these communities, plant identification, plant form and function. Two-thirds of the time is spent in the field.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 4

BIO 211 - General Botany
IAI: L1901L, BIO 910    1.1
General Botany considers topics such as the plant cells, metabolism, reproduction, evolution, ecology, anatomy, and characteristics of the major taxonomic groups. Ecological adaptations of these groups are emphasized, including their morphological, physiological, and behavioristic features. This is one of three courses essential for all biology majors (205, 211, 221).
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2     Lab: 4

BIO 213 - Practical Botany
IAI: None    1.1
Practical Botany is designed for students seeking a better general knowledge of plants and their uses. It involves the study of plant structure, seeds, growth regulation, soils, cloning, controlled environments, edible wild plants, natural dyes, landscaping, house plants, natural communities, plant pests, spice-drug plants and new uses of plants. No previous experience with botany is necessary.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BIO 221 - General Zoology
IAI: L1 902L, BIO 910     1.1
General Zoology is designed to introduce life science and preprofessional majors to the broad scope of animal life and zoological principles. Lectures stress evolution and relationships of animal groups, natural history, ecology, and life cycles. Laboratory sessions are devoted to taxonomy and structure of the animals. This is one of the three courses essential for all biology majors (205, 211, 221).
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 4

BIO 274 - Microbiology
IAI: CLS 905, NUR 905    1.1
Microbiology is an introduction to the interrelationships among microorganisms and between them and their living and non-living environments. The broad principles of microbiology illustrated are applicable to a wide range of student interest and may provide a foundation for study in the various divisions of the medical and biological professions.
Prerequisite: Four credits of college biology or four credits of college chemistry.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 4

BIO 281 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
IAI: CLS 903, NUR 903    1.1
Human Anatomy and Physiology I is designed for students pursuing admission to four-year nursing and other Allied Health programs. This in depth course covers approximately half the body systems, including cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on study through the use of prepared materials, cadavers, histological preparations, and computer simulations.
Prerequisite: CHM 101, or CHM XXX (would allow new Chemistry sequence for Allied Health, but must have completed second course.)
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 3

BIO 282 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
IAI: CLS 904, NUR 904     1.1
Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a companion course to BIO 281-Anatomy and Physiology I. Anatomy and Physiology II covers the remaining body systems including circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive, as well as homeostasis, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid base balance.
Prerequisite: BIO 281
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 3

BIO 290 - Applied Research in Biology
IAI: None    1.1
Applied Research in Biology provides elective credit for serving as an intern in a field research environment. Students will learn about research methods, use of laboratory equipment, and the role of the research team.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 5-15