| BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE - BIOL |
| COURSE CATALOG |
A survey of the basic principles and concepts used by biologists to explain how organisms live and survive. Topics include ecology; a survey of the world's organisms, genetics, evolution, cell structure and function, and energy conversions. This course is designed to satify the GE requirements in life sciences.
BIOL 2 Intruduction to Human Biology 3 Units
Recomended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer: CSU, UC - unit limitation
3 hrs lecture
A course that illustrates the basic principles of biology by focusing on humans as biological creatures. Topics include human body structure and functioning; human reproduction and development; human genetics, heredity and evolution; and human ecology. An emphasis is placed on the application of principles to current issues, including common human diseases, genetic engineering, and the impact of humans on the world's ecosystems. This course is designed to satisfy the GE requirement in life sciences.
BIOL 3 Fundamentals of Biology 3 Units
Recomended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer: CSU
28 half-hour television programs, plus 10 hours discussion and exams on
campus
A general study of the concepts of biology including the human body and the environment. Emphasis on the characteristics of plant and animal life, human body systems, health, genetics and the interaction of organisms in their environment, touching on basic ecology and human ecology.
BIOL 4/6 Natural Science 4 Units
Recomedned prep: Reading Level IV;English Level IV; Math Level III
Transfer: CSU; UC
3 hrs lec/3 hrs lab
This is an interdisciplinary course in the physical and biological sciences utilizing a hands-on, applied approach to science and the scienctific method. The interrelationships between the biological and physical science and their relationships to everyday life are stresed as are applications in technical fields. The course will be presented in a conceptual manner and will cover the fundamental concepts of science such as the laws of motion, energy, chemical bonding, ecolution, genetics, ecology, and plate tectonics.
BIOL 5 Field Biology 3 Units
Recomended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer: CSU
2 hrs lec/3 hrs lab or field trips
A study of the native plants and animals of Butte County from the valley floor into the adjoining mountingas. An ecological approach, with emphasis upon the realtioniships of native species to each other and their natural surroundings. Includes one field trip per week.
BIOL 8 General Biology 4 Units
Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 110
Recommended prep: high school biology; CHEM1;Reading level IV; English Level
III; Math Level IV
Transfer: CSU, UC-unit limitation
3 hrs lec/3hrs lab
This course deals with the fundamentals which characterize life phenonmena in all areas of biological scince. The course content includes cell biology, energetics, genetics, structure and function in organisms, evolution and ecological principles. The treatment is quantative whenever possible. This course is designed for engineering students and those not interested in or requiring a more rigorous coverage than BIOL 1. It is NOT intended for Biology majors. Graded only.
BIOL 11 Zoology 5 Units
Prerequisites: high school biology, BIOL 1, or BIOL 8; high school chemistry
or CHEM 110
Recommended prep: Reading Level IV, English Level III, Math Level IV
Transfer: CSU, UC
3 hrs lec/6 hrs lab
A detailed survey of protozoans and the major animal phyla. Topics include
evolutionary mechanisms, classification, anatomical and physiological adaptations,
and ecology. This course is designed for biology majors. Offered Fall only.
(CAN BIOL 4)
BIOL 12 Botany 5 Units
Prerequisites: high school biology, BIOL 1, or BIOL 8; high school chemistry
or CHEM 110
Recommended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level IV
Transfer: CSU, UC
3 hrs lec/ 6 hrs lab
A detailed survey of plants, fungi, and protists. Topics include cellular
structure and function, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, evolution and
methods of classification. Principles of ecology pertaining to all organisms
are also covered. This course is designed for biology majors. Offered Spring
only.
(CAN BIOL 6)
BIOL 13 Cell and Molecular Biology 5 Units
Prerequisites: CHEM 1
Recommended prep: either BIOL 11 or BIOL 12; Reading Level IV; English Level
III; Math Level IV
Transfer: CSU, UC
3 hrs lec/6 hrs lab
An introductory study for procaryotic and eucaryotic cell structure and
funciton. Attention is given to life processes wtihin cells and to interactions
between cells. Coverage includes experimental design and statistical analysis;
DNA structure, function, and gene expression; enzyme function; energetics;
nutrient cycles in ecosystems; transport mechanisms; cell communication;
Mendelian and population genetics; cell evolution; and modern concepts of
molecular biology. This course is designed for biology majors. Offered Spring
only.
(CAN BIOL 2)
BIOL 15 Introduction to Microbiology 5 Units
Prerequisite: successful completion of CHEM 110 or high school chemistry
within the last seven years witha C or better.
Recommended prep: BIOL 1 or high school biology or equivalent; Reading Level
IV; English Level III; Math Level IV
Transfer: CSU, UC
3 hrs lec/6 hrs lab
This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses,
bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, with emphasis on the predominant pathenogenic
members of those groups. Study of the immune response and etiological factors
in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation,
culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Consideration
is also given to applied and environmental microbiology, as well as techniques
used in biotechnology.
(CAN BIOL 14)
BIOL 20 Human Anatomy 4 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 1, BIOL 2, BIOL 8 or high school level biology
Recommended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer: CSU; UC
3 hrs lecture/3 hrs lab
The study of the structure of cells, tissue, organs and organ systems of
the human body. The laboratory materials will include a human cadaver, other
preserved mammalian materials, and human models and skeletons.
(CAN BIOL 10)
BIOL 21 Human Physiology 4 Units
Prerequisited: BIOL 20 and CHEM 110 or high school chemistry
Recommended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level III
Transfer: CSU, UC
3 hrs lec/3 hrs lab
The study of the mechanisms by which the human body functions. The major
themes will be the relationship between structure and function and homeostasis
of the cellular environment. A systems approach will be used.
(CAN BIOL 12)
BIOL 30 Anatomical Preparations 2 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 20
Transfer: CSU
1 hr lecture/2 hrs lab
A course in which students dissect a human cadaver and prepare anatomical specimens for use in the Human Anatomy program at Butte College. Instruction will be given on proper dissection technique and on pertinent details of the human form needed complete quality dissection work.
BIOL 100A-C Natural History of Northern
California 1 Unit
Recommended prep: Reading Level IV; English Level II
Transfer Status: NT
3 hrs lecture/12 field lecture total
A study of the plants and animals of unique habitats in Northern California. Topics wil lnclude field identification techniques, adaptations for survival and patterns of distribution. Various habitats will be observed. Courses include, but are not limited to, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the wildlife refuges of the Central Valley and surveys of unique foothill areas such as Table Mountain. Since skills/proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice, this course may be repeated two times.
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