ECC Course Catalog

Course Catalog: Biology
BI 1003	3.0
Nutrition
A study of the essential nutrients and their value in various food groups, their functions in the body, and how to determine the food needs of the individual. Prerequisite: None

BI 1112	2.0
Medical Term
A course in biomedical terminology. The student learns to pronounce, spell, and interpret the meaning of word components and how they fit together in modern biomedical terminology. The student studies some 1,500 words and learns the basics for expanding his or her own biomedical vocabulary. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: None

BI 1113	3.0
Medical Term. I
An introduction to medical terminology focusing on the building and understanding of anatomical and pathological terms through identification and interpretation of roots, prefixes and suffixes. Students will pronounce, spell, define and interpret text on basic terms used in reporting on body systems, medical specialties, disease and procedural activities. The course will address basic medical terminology and abbreviations. Prerequisite: None

BI 1203	3.0
Intro Life Science
A study of fundamental biological concepts, with emphasis on human biology. Topics include: the cell, the chemistry of life, the structure and function of human organ systems, genetics, ecology, and evolution. HOT, VAL, LPS Prerequisite: None

BI 1303	3.0
Gen Biology Lec
An introductory course involving fundamental biological principles of both plant and animal life. This course is designed to be used as a general education course and is not open to students with credit in botany or zoology or students planning to take an additional course in the biological sciences. Three hours of lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. LPS, VAL, HOT Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1312

BI 1312	2.0
Gen Biology Lab
An introductory course involving fundamental biological principles of both plant and animal life. This course is designed to be used as a general education course and is not open to students with credit in botany or zoology or students planning to take an additional course in the biological sciences. Three hours of lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. MAI, LPS Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1303

BI 1323	3.0
Prin of Biology I Lec
This course is the first of a two-course sequence for Biology majors that introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. LPS, HOT, VAL Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1332

BI 1332	2.0
Prin of Biology I Lab
This course is the first of a two-course sequence for Biology majors that introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, Mendelian genetics, and molecular genetics. MAI, LPS Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1323

BI 1403	3.0
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the structure and function of invertebrates with special attention paid to the phylogenetic origins of taxonomic groups and the integration of their structural systems. Three one-hour lecture recitation periods and two two-hour laboratory period per week. This course is recommended for students majoring in life sciences and related fields. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & BI 1332 Corequisite: BI 1412

BI 1412	2.0
Invertebrate Zoo Lab
A study of the structure and function of invertebrates with special attention paid to the phylogenetic origins of taxonomic groups and the integration of their structural systems. Three one-hour lecture recitation periods and two two-hour laboratory period per week. This course is recommended for students majoring in the life sciences and related fields. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & BI 1332 Corequisite: BI 1403

BI 1413	3.0
Prin of Biology II Lec
This course is the second course in a two course sequence intended for biology majors and that continues the study of biological concepts and principles. The focus is placed on kingdoms of living organisms, plant and animal physiology, population genetics, evolution, andn ecology. Prerequisite: BI 1323/BI 1332 Co-requisite: Bi 1422

BI 1422	2.0
Prin of Biology II Lab
This course is the second course in a two course sequence intended for biology majors and that continues the study of biological concepts and principles. The focus is placed on kingdoms of living organisms, plant and animal physiology, population genetics, evolution, and ecology. Prerequiusite: BI 1323/BI 1332 Co-requisite: BI 1413

BI 1603	3.0
General Botany Lec
An introduction to the plant kingdom, structure, physiology, life histories, economics importance, and the evolution of plants. Laboratory will include experimentation and observation to verify and enhance classroom lecture and recitation. Three one-hour lecture recitation periods and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. HOT, VAL, LPS Prerequisite: BI 1323 & BI 1332 Corequisite: BI 1612

BI 1612	2.0
Gen Botany Lab
An introduction to the plant kingdom, structure, physiology, life histories, economic importance, and the evolution of plants. Laboratory will include experimentation and observation to verify and enhance classroom lecture and recitation. Three one-hour lecture recitation periods and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. MAI, LPS Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332 Corequisite: BI 1603

BI 1802	2.0
Intro Hum Anat&Phys Lec
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. The micro and macroscopic structure and the function of each system will be reviewed. The course is intended for students enrolled in an allied health program. The integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive system will be studied. Two lectures and two lab periods per week and the laboratory session will support the lecture activity. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1812

BI 1812	2.0
Intro Hum Anat & Phys Lab
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. The micro and macroscopic structure and the function of each system will be reviewed. The course is intended for students enrolled in an allied health program. The integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive system will be studied. Two lectures and two labs per week and the laboratory session will support the lecture activity. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: BI 1802

BI 2003	3.0
Genetics Lec
A study of the principles of heredity and biological evolution as applied to plants and animals. Prerequisite: MT 1303, BI 1323 & BI 1332. Corequisite: BI 2012

BI 2012	2.0
Genetics Lab
A study of the principles of heredity and biological evolution as applied to plants and animals. Prerequisite: MT 1303, BI 1323 & BI 1332. Corequisite: BI 2003

BI 2043	3.0
Cell Biology Lecture
Analysis of cellular organization and function at the molecular level. The mechanisms underlying cellular trafficking, cell motility, and signaling within cells and between cells and their environment will be emphasized. HOT, MAI, LPS Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or higher in BI 2003/2012. Pre/Co-requisite: CH 2303/2312 Corequisite: BI 2052

BI 2052	2.0
Cell Biology Lab
Analysis of cellular organization and function at the molecular level. The mechanisms underlying cellular trafficking, cell motility, and signaling within cells and between cells and their environment will be emphasized. MAI, LPS Prerequisites: BI 2003/2012 Pre/Co-requisite: CH 2303/2312 Corequisite: BI 2043

BI 2102	2.0
Hum Anat&Phys I Lec
This course is part one of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective structures are studied. The first semester includes the study of integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. The nervous system is studied partially in this course (study includes the basic organization of nervous tissue and of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems). Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in BI 1323 & 1332, and CH 1103 & CH 1112, CH 1203 & CH 1212 or CH 1303 & CH 1312 or consent of instructor. College courses in math are useful. Corequisite: BI 2112

BI 2112	2.0
Hum Anat&Phy I Lab
This course is part one of a two-semester course where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective structures are studied. The first semester includes a complete study of integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. The nervous system is studied partially in this course (study includes the basic organization of nervous tissue and of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems). Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332 and CH 1103 & CH 1112, CH 1203 & CH 1212 or CH 1303 & CH 1312 or consent of instructor. College courses in math are useful. Corequisite: BI 2102

BI 2113	3.0
Hum Anatomy&physiology II Lec
This course is part two of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective human systems are studied. This course concludes the examination of the nervous system begun in BI 2102 (integration of nervous system functions and special senses are covered). Additionally, the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive and urogential systems are studied. LPS Prerequisite: BI 1323/1332 and BI 2102/BI 2112, CH 1103/CH 1112, CH 1303/CH 1312 or consent of instructor. College courses in math are useful. Corequisite: BI 2212

BI 2202	2.0
Hum Anat&Phys II Lec
This course is part two of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective human systems are studied. This course concludes the examination of the nervous system begun in BI 2102 (integration of nervous system functions and special senses are covered). Additionally, the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive and urogential systems are studied. Two lectures and either three two-hour laboratory periods per week, or two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323/1332 and BI 2102/BI 2112, CH 1103/CH 1112, CH 1303/CH 1312 or consent of instructor. College courses in math are useful. Corequisite: Either BI 2203 or BI 2212

BI 2212	2.0
Hum Anat&Ph II Lab
This course is part two of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective human systems are studied. This course concludes the examination of the nervous system begun in BI 2102 (integration of nervous system functions and special senses are covered). Additionally, the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive and urogenital systems are studied. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323/1332, and BI/2102/BI 2112 and CH 1103/CH 1112, or CH 1303/CH 1312, or consent of instructor. College courses in math are useful. Corequisite: BI 2202

BI 2313	3.0
Vertebrate Morphology Lecture
A study of the anatomy of vertebrate animals, including both embryological development and adult structure. Dissection includes a representative from each major vertebrate class. Includes classification of vertebrates, embryology, skeleton, muscles, coelom, digestive, and respiratory systems, circulatory system, urogenital system, and nervous system. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 and BI 1332 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2322

BI 2322	2.0
Vertebrate Morphology Lab
A study of the anatomy of vertebrate animals, including both embryological development and adult structure. Dissection includes a representative from each major vertebrate class. Includes classification of vertebrates, embryology, skeleton, muscles, coelom, digestive, and respiratory systems, circulatory system, urogenital system, and nervous system. Three hours lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & BI 1332 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2313

BI 2403	3.0
Microbiology Lec
An introduction to microorganisms, their morphology, physiology, classification, and importance. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2411

BI 2411	1.0
Microbiology Lab
An introduction to microorganisms, their morphology, physiology, classification, and importance. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2403

BI 2503	3.0
Gen Ecology Lec
A course which involves the mathematical and descriptive principles of ecosystem structure, trophic dynamics, population regulation, and evolutionary ecology. Three lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. This course involves one two-hour field trip per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2512

BI 2512	2.0
Gen Ecology Lab
A course which involves the mathematical and descriptive principles of ecosystem structure, trophic dynamics, population regulation, and evolutionary ecology. Three lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. This course involves one two-hour field trip per week. Prerequisite: BI 1323 & 1332, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BI 2503

BI 2701-2705	1.0-5.0
I.S.-Biology
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

BI 2711-2715	1.0-5.0
Special Topics-Biology
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC. Prerequisite: None

BI 2802	2.0
Pract in Biology
Biology practicum provides two types of learning experiences: (1) assisting students in laboratory sessions of life science courses, or (2) participating in a weekly biology topics seminar. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Successful completion of course in which student will assist or consent of instructor.

Course Catalog: Biology