Biological Science

BSC 1005 3 (3 / 0)
INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE
• Prerequisite: None
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE
A non‑technical course designed for the student not planning
to continue in biological science. Man’s structure and function
will be stressed as well as his relationship to other living things
and to his environment.

BSC 1010C 4 (3 / 2)
GENERAL BIOLOGY I with Lab
• Prerequisite: None
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $15
• Students must complete all college preparatory
reading and composition courses indicated
through placement testing and/or academic
advising prior to enrolling in this course.
This course combines fundamental biological principles and
modern concepts of cellular biology by including the following
topics: chemistry, including organic and biochemistry, cell
structure, enzymes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis,
meiosis, protein synthesis, genetics, and taxonomy. Other
topics may be added at the discretion of the instructor. The lab
component provides support for the concepts taught in lecture.

BSC 1011C 4 (3 / 2)
GENERAL BIOLOGY II WITH LAB
• Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or consent of instructor
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $15
This course is a continuation of General Biology I. Topics
include surveys of the plant and animal kingdoms, comparative
physiology of vertebrate and invertebrate systems, plant and
animal development, evolution, and ecology. The course
provides laboratory support for the concepts taught in lecture.
Laboratory experiences include use of clinical microscope,
dissections of selected animal and plant specimens, and
field trips through the nature trail and other central Florida
forests and fields.
BSC 2093C 4 (3 / 2)
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I with lab
• Prerequisites: BSC 1010C strongly
recommended; CHM 1025C highly recommended.
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $25
• Offered Fall term day and night, Spring term
night, and Summer term day.
• Students must complete all college preparatory
reading and composition courses indicated
through placement testing and/or academic
advising prior to enrolling in this course.
This course deals with the structure, function, and chemistry
of the human body including the cell and tissues plus the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine
systems. The laboratory component provides laboratory
support for the concepts taught in lecture. Laboratory
exercises emphasize physiological and biochemical principles
associated with course material.

BSC 2094C 4 (3 / 2)
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II with lab
• Prerequisites: BSC 2093C; BSC 1010C strongly
recommended; CHM 1025 highly recommended.
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $25
• Offered Fall term day, Spring term day and
night and Summer A-extended term night.
• Students must complete all college preparatory
reading and composition courses indicated
through placement testing and/or academic
advising prior to enrolling in this course.
This course deals with the structure, function and chemistry
of the human body including respiratory, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. It also
covers metabolism, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. The
laboratory exercises emphasize physiological and biochemical
principles associated with classroom work.

BSC 2949 1-3 (1-3 / 0)
Cooperative Education Internship in
Biological Science
Refer to Cooperative Education for additional information.

MCB 1278c____3 (3 / 1)
introduction to epidemiology of infectious
diseases with lab
• Prerequisites: None
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $5
This course provides basic understanding of epidemiology
of emerging infectious diseases and their causative agents.
The course focuses on presenting the molecular and cellular
aspects of infectious diseases and the exciting interactions
between pathogenic microorganisms and their hosts. The
course introduces the most important and dangerous
causative agents of infectious diseases, demonstrate how
microbial “weapons,” pathogenicity factors, protein secretion
machines and surfaces variation systems work. Infectious
diseases are discussed in light of recent advances in
evolutionary and cellular microbiology, genomics, diagnostic
techniques and vaccine development. The lab class tends
MCB 2010C 4 (3 / 2)
MICROBIOLOGY with lab
• Prerequisites: None
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Laboratory Fee: $25
• Students must complete all college preparatory
reading and composition courses indicated
through placement testing and/or academic
advising prior to enrolling in this course.
A survey of microbial forms with emphasis on bacteria, their
morphology, physiology, and genetic mechanisms. This
course provides laboratory support for the concepts taught
in lecture.

MCB 2930C 3 (2 / 1)
special topics in microbiology
• Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
Provides basic understanding of microorganisms that
cause major outbreaks (epidemics). Explains and
discusses the cause, transmission, control prevention,
and treatment of major outbreaks that can be caused
by biological agents. Identifies and lists the steps in
social life disruption during outbreak of diseases caused
by potential pathogens. Discusses the importance of
collaboration between the agencies involved in managing
major outbreaks. Discusses different models and plans for
preparedness as recommended by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention for adoption and implementation
in case of emerging epidemics. The lab class tends to
improve laboratory skills and to increase knowledge of the
techniques and use of equipment in identifying outbreaks
caused by microorganisms.

BOT 2010c 4 (3 / 2)
GENERAL BOTANY WITH LAB
• Prerequisites: BSC 1010C
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Satisfactory completion of all Math, English,
Reading preparatory courses if required through
placement testing.
This course will cover the structure and function of plant cells,
plat tissues, stems, roots, leaves, and flowers, as well as
reproduction, photosynthesis, parasitic plants, carnivorous
plants and the biochemistry and nutrition of plants. The
laboratory component will provide support for the concepts
taught in the lecture portion with the addition of extensive field
identification and ecological experiences.

ZOO 2010C 4 (3 / 2)
GENERAL ZOOLOGY WITH LAB
• Prerequisite: BSC 1010C
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR
• Lab Fee: $30.00
This course covers the comparative anatomy and physiology
of invertebrate and vertebrate animal phyla. Laboratory
work involves dissection and / or microscopic examination
of preserved specimens and prepared microscope slides.
Laboratory exercises are designed to compliment and support
lecture material

OCE 1000 3 (3 / 0)
Introduction TO MARINE SCIENCE
• Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Math,
English, and Reading preparatory courses if
required through placement testing.
• Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE
An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological nature
of the oceans. Topics include (1) the history and shape of the
oceans, (2) the physical and chemical properties of sea water,
including waves, tides, and ocean currents, (3) the biology
and ecology of marine life.