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12 BIO 100 Biology Concepts 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab, W, G A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. PRE: ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score NOTE: This course will not count toward a major in the life sciences (biology, botany, or zoology). Credit cannot be received in both BIO 100 and the BIO 181-182 sequence BIO 109 Natural History of the Southwest 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab, W, G Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation, behavior, and ecology. PRE: ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score BIO 111 Identification of Arizona Native Plants 3 cr, 2 lec, 3 lab A field orientation emphasizing the recognition of much of the native and naturalized flora of southern Arizona. BIO 145 Marine Biology 4 cr, 3 lec, 2 rec, 1 lab, W, G A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. PRE: ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab W, G Biology 160 is a study of the structure and dynamics of the human body. It is designed for students who desire a one semester course in anatomy and physiology. This course prepares students who wish to pursue allied health fields such as medical transcription and paramedic. This course also serves as a preparation for those students who need a basic background before taking BIO 201. PRE: ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score BIO 181 General Biology (Majors) I 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab, W, G Principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular and organismic levels of organization. Includes molecular and cellular biology, metabolism, and genetics. PRE: ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score. One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college-level chemistry recommended. NOTE: Credit cannot be received in both BIO 100 and the BIO 181-182 sequence. BIO 181-182 sequence is appropriate for students majoring in biology, environmental science, agriculture, and those pursuing pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy programs, 4-year degree in nursing, and certain other science or health related programs. BIO 182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab, W, G Principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. Includes evolution, biological diversity, organismal biology, and ecology. PRE: BIO 181 and ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score NOTE: Credit cannot be received in both BIO 100 and the BIO 181-182 sequence. BIO 181-182 sequence is appropriate for students majoring in biology, environmental science, agriculture, and those pursuing pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy programs, 4-year degree in nursing, and certain other science or health related programs. BIO 194 Biology Lecture Series 1-3 cr, 1-3 lec Biology Lecture Series offers a variety of special interest biology courses, which expand upon selected topics in introductory biology courses. R BIO 199 Biology Field Trip 1-3 cr Three to five-day field trip. R PRE: Permission of instructor BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr, 3 lec, 1 rec, 2 lab Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. PRE: Two semesters of high school biology or chemistry with a grade of B or above within the last five years, or one semester of college-level biology or chemistry and ENG 101 eligibility or appropriate reading score NOTE: Appropriate for students pursuing careers in physical education, nursing, allied health sciences, or health service fields which require two semesters (8 credits) of human anatomy and physiology

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