COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOL 0300. STUDENT SUCCESS IN BIOLOGY. (3:3:0)

Topics covered in this class include study skills, learning strategies, goal setting, motivation and career planning.  Techniques such as time management, listening and note taking, preparing for examinations and utlizing learning resources will be introduced.  In addition to study skills, some basic concepts in science will also be presented.  These topics include a review of math skills, the language of science, basic chemistry and cell biology.  This course does not satisfy graduation requirements.

BIOL 1308. GENERAL BIOLOGY. (3:3:0)

An introductory course that will cover the fundamentals of plant and animal biology, including ecological considerations. BIOL 1308 does not satisfy a lab science requirement.

BIOL 1324. SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY. (3:2:3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 1411 or BIOL 1407. An extensive introduction to the basic principles and concepts of systematics with laboratory and field emphasis on phytography, families, identification and recognition taxa in regional floras with limited training in advanced techniques.

BIOL 1406. GENERAL BIOLOGY I (MAJORS). (4:3:3)

This course focuses on fundamental principles of living organisms, including the chemistry of life, cell and molecular biology genetics and evolution. This is the first semester of an integrated course for majors in biological sciences and related studies, including the medical disciplines.

BIOL 1407. GENERAL BIOLOGY II (MAJORS). (4:3:3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 1406. This course focuses on fundamentals of plant and animal form and function, biological diversity and ecology. This is the second semester of an integrated course for majors in biological sciences and related studies, including the medical disciplines.

BIOL 1411. GENERAL BOTANY. (4:3:3)

A survey of biological concepts as applied to the plant kingdom with particular emphasis on morphology, cytology, anatomy, systematics, and ecology. This course should not be taken by students who are majoring in biological or medical sciences.

BIOL 1413. GENERAL ZOOLOGY. (4:3:3)

A survey course of the major phyla of the animal kingdom. General principles of animal physiology, cytology, genetics, anatomy, ecology, embryology and adaptations are stressed. This course should not be taken by students majoring in biological or medical sciences.

BIOL 2306. INTRODUCTORY WILDLIFE. (3:3:3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 1413 or BIOL 1406. This course is an introduction to the ecology and management of wildlife populations which stresses principles, life histories, and management techniques. Field trips are required.

BIOL 2401. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. (4:3:3)

Prerequisite: CHEM 1406 or departmental approval. The structure and functions of human cells, tissues, and organs, including the skeletal and muscular and nervous systems.

BIOL 2402. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. (4:3:3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 or departmental approval. A continuation of BIOL 2401, including the circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems.

BIOL 2420. MICROBIOLOGY. (4:3:4)

A general microbiology course that covers the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the microbial relationship to disease, pathogenicity, and the immune response. CHEM 1406 is recommended.

BIOL 2428. BIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY. (4:3:2)

This course is a study of insects, including life cycle, morphology, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, genetics, and ecosystem relations. This course does include instruction on the biological and chemical control of insects.

Last update:  June 28, 2007

Copyright © 2007 -- Leanna Smith (South Plains College)

Contact: lsmith@southplainscollege.edu