BIOLOGY (BIO)
Course | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
Human Form and Function | This course is intended to provide students with a preliminary introduction to human anatomy and physiology. It is designed to prepare students requiring only a technical level of familiarity with human anatomy, providing the background required for... | |
Environmental Biology | This course focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, population biology, modification of our environment, resource use, land use planning, pollution, and energy. The goal is to better understand the bio... | |
Principles of Biology | This course introduces basic biological principles of life processes held in common by all organisms. Topics covered include the chemical and physical basis of life, cell structure and function, concepts of heredity, population genetics, and evolutio... | |
Local Flora | Introduces lab and field identification of plants of northeastern Illinois. Students use taxonomic keys and make useful collections of plants from various habitats. Note: Field trips during scheduled class time are an essential part of this course a... | |
Introduction to Evolution | This course examines the concept of evolution and mechanisms by which evolution proceeds. An analysis of the evidence for evolution, a section on basic genetics, and a brief treatment of challenges to evolution are included. | |
Natural History/Selected Areas | This course examines a specific biogeographical area that has been selected for its unique biological communities. Organisms and ecological relationships are considered, and the effects of human activity are emphasized. Some of the areas that have... | |
Environmental Biology w/o lab | This non-lab course studies environmental issues that arise from the interaction of humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, population biology, modification of our environment, resource use, land use planning, and energy. The goal is to b... | |
Concepts in Biology | This course emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts of biology, such as organization, function, heredity, evolution and ecology. Biological issues with personal and social implications will be introduced to enable students to make inf... | |
Biology Laboratory | This laboratory course is designed for students who have taken the lecture component of a general biology course at another institution and are seeking credit for BIO 123 - Principles of Biology in order to meet a prerequisite for BIO 244 - Anatomy &... | |
Introduction to Sustainability | This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the core principles and practices of sustainability. Content is developed from the three pillars of sustainability: economy, social equity, and the environment. Specific topics include ecological e... | |
Genetics and Society | This course examines cell structure and function, the nature of the gene, cell division (mitosis vs. meiosis), Mendelian genetics, hereditary disorders, recombinant DNA technology, the genetic evidence supporting evolution, and ethical issues that ar... | |
General Biology I | This course introduces general biological principles of life processes common to all organisms. Topics covered include the nature of life, unifying themes underlying biology, chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energetics, cell repro... | |
General Biology II | This course examines the following areas of biology: ecology, evolution, systematics, biological diversity, and various systems. Laboratory work includes field and laboratory experiments and computer simulations. This course is the second semester of... | |
Independent Research in Bio | This course is designed for students who wish to conduct independent research in the life sciences and potentially share their results at local and regional science competitions. Students will be mentored by Biology faculty and conduct their research... | |
Lab Techniques/Bio-Technician | This course examines laboratory procedures concerned with preparation and separation of materials, analysis of experiments, identification of biological materials, and lab instrumentation. Some of the more sophisticated lab procedures used by local... | |
General Zoology | This course examines the structure, function, natural history, and phylogeny of animals. Basic principles of evolution, origins and content of major phyla, and vertebrate phylogeny are included. The evolution of the vertebrates is emphasized. | |
General Botany | This course is a comparative study of organisms including photosynthetic protists, fungi, and plants. Morphology, both microscopic and macroscopic, and lifecycle are emphasized with a focus on evolutionary advancements within the taxa. Identificati... | |
Environmental Problems | This course is a continuation of the study of ecology and current environmental problems that were introduced in BIO 120. Topics include hazardous wastes and chemicals, species extinction and management, and pollution of Lake Michigan. The emphasis... | |
Field Biology | This course provides students with the opportunity to study plant and animal communities in various biomes. Topics include life histories and interdependence of organisms within the communities, and collection, identification, and preservation of sp... | |
Anatomy and Physiology I | This course is the first of a two semester Anatomy and Physiology sequence that begins with an introduction to homeostasis and feedback loops. The structure and function of the following body systems will be explored: the integumentary system, skelet... | |
Anatomy and Physiology II | This course is a continuation of BIO 244. It builds on the general information about homeostasis and the specific body systems covered in BIO 244. Within each body system, students learn the normal anatomy and physiology of the system as well as some... | |
Microbiology | This course examines microorganisms with an emphasis on the bacterial groups. Morphology, principal activities and properties of bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, selected algae, and protozoan will be discussed. The role of microorganisms in natural... | |
Special Topics in Biology | This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in biology that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include environmental issues, risks to human health, imp... |