Courses

Biology Course

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

BIOLOGY

The mission of the Biology department is to provide quality instruction in the biological and environmental sciences that can transfer to bachelors degree programs, as well as to teach all students the relevance of biology and the use of the scientific method in everyday activities.

BIOL 1005 1 credit Medical Terminology A self-contained on-line tutorial program designed to enhance basic word attack skills and medical vocabulary for students and workers in the allied health sciences.

BIOL 1010 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Aspects of Biology Principles of modern biology stressing the origin and nature of life, evolution and taxonomy of the living kingdoms, developmental biology, population dynamics, ecology, and other biological issues focusing on the human as a model organism.

BIOL 1060 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Environmental Science A detailed study of the ecology of natural systems, pollution, solid and liquid wastes, and energy. BIOL 1099 1–3 credits Special Topics Study of special topics in Biology. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule.

BIOL 1101 5 credits (4 lecture, 1 lab) General Biology I Fundamental concepts of biology, including chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energy transformations, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology, development, origin of life, and evolution.

BIOL 1102 5 credits (4 lecture, 1 lab) General Biology II Fundamental concepts of biology, including classification and diversity of life, anatomy, physiology, and development of prokaryotes, protistans, fungi, animals and plants: behavior; population, community and ecosystem ecology. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101)

BIOL 2010 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Microbiology An introduction to the basic characteristics of micro-organisms and their beneficial and detrimental effects on their environment, including disease and pollution. This study includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101)

BIOL 2015 3 credits Pathophysiology The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes. This course focuses on essential concepts of disease processes, etiology, clinical manifestations, significant diagnostic tests, common treatment modalities and potential complications. (Prerequisite: BIOL 2021)

BIOL 2020 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology I Structural and functional aspects of selected human body systems with a strong emphasis on lab dissections and study. Designed for students majoring in nursing, medical technology and related health sciences as well as physical education and liberal arts. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101 or consent from the Biology Department)

BIOL 2021 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology II Structural and functional aspects of the organ systems in man with a strong emphasis on lab experimentation. Intended to include a study of those body systems not previously covered in Biology 2020. (Prerequisite: BIOL 2020)

BIOL 2030 3 credits (2 lecture, 1 lab) Botany A survey of the plant kingdom including taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101 and 1102)

BIOL 2031 3 credits (2 lecture, 1 lab) Zoology A survey of the animal kingdom including taxonomy, comparative anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of animals. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101 and 1102)

BIOL 2040 3 credits (2 lecture, 1 lab) Native Plant Identification Students will identify and classify common vascular and non-vascular plants of the Lake Superior Region with regard to floristic taxonomy, habitat requirements, and roles in various ecosystems. The course also emphasizes the ethnobotanical values of these plants for such uses as tools, foods, medicines, art, and cultural/spiritual significance. Lab includes field trips and laboratory time to collect, identify, and preserve specimens. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101)

BIOL 2050 4 credits (3 lecture, 1 lab) Principles of Ecology Students are introduced to ecological principles demonstrating the relationship between organisms and their environment with special emphasis on ecosystems, energetics, population dynamics, and Native American philosophy of the natural environment. Labs include surveyingenvironmental factors of local ecosystems and preparing one research paper. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1101)

BIOL 2060 4 credits (3 lecture,1 lab) Aquatic Biology This course is an introduction to the biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes and streams. Students will describe and analyze lakes and other aquatic environments. Field and lab methods will be used to obtain information on environmental conditions in aquatic environments and measure the abundance of aquatic organisms, especially plankton, using field/lab instruments, sampling devices, microscopy, water chemistry, data analysis. (Prerequisites: BIOL 1101)