SVCC College Catalog

BIO 20 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SYSTEMS (3 cr.)   Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

BIO 101-102 GENERAL BIOLOGY I-II (4 cr.)   Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 141-142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I-II (4 cr.)   Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology.  Prerequisites include one year high school biology and one year high school chemistry, or their equivalents.   A grade of C or better in BIO 141 is required for entry into BIO 142. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

BIO 145 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES (5 cr.)   Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning to pursue an AAS degree in nursing.  Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems.  Lecture 3-4 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.

BIO 205 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (4 cr.)   Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms.  Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields.  Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval.  Lecture 3 hours.  Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.