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Biology

Here is a general schedule (subject to change) of courses offered through the Edmonds CC biology department:

Course Number Course Title Quarter Offered
Biology 100 Introduction to Biology Winter, Spring quarters
Biology 101 Biology For Humans Summer, Fall quarters
Biology 105 Flora and Fauna Fall quarter
Biology 106 Marine Biology Spring quarter
Biology 130 Biology of Behavior Fall Quarter
Biology 150 Biology of Disease Spring quarter

Course Descriptions

BIOL 100    Introduction to Biology (5 Credits)

An introductory class for non-science majors, which includes an introduction to major biological principles and scientific processes. Emphasis will be on the application of modern biological knowledge in society in a way that is informative and exciting.
Prerequisite: Placement in both MATH 090 and ENGL 105.

BIOL 101    Human Biology (5 Credits)

Introductory course for the non-science major. Topics emphasize how the human body normally functions, ways infectious disease and genetic disorders interfere with human health, and how the human population can live more in balance with global environmental systems.
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

BIOL 105    Ecosystem Ecology of Western Washington (5 Credits)

Explore the ecology of our terrestrial ecosystems and our impacts on them, while learning to recognize common land animals and plants and how they live. For non-science majors. Focus on field trips to local ecosystems; 3 Saturday field trips (including NW Trek)
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

BIOL 106    Marine Biology (5 Credits)

Explore marine biology, learn to recognize common Northwest beach life, how they live, the ecology of different marine ecosystems, and our impact on these systems. Field trips to local beaches and a marine lab and research boat. Two Saturday field trips.
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

BIOL 130    The Biology of Behavior (5 Credits)

Introductory course for non-science major. Explore both physiological and evolutionary explanations of the behaviors of animals, including humans. Labs involve animals and/or humans doing real behavior!
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

BIOL 150    The Biology of Human Disease (5 Credits)

Introductory course for the non-science major. Explore human diseases and disorders and the defense systems of the human body. Topics include infections and emerging disease, cancer, allergies, cardiovascular disease, "super bugs," and more.
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

BIOL 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of current interest in Biology.

BIOL 201    Principles of Biology (5.5 Credits)

Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on cellular structure and function, energetics, genetics, and evolution. Four hours lecture, and one 3-hour lab weekly. A course for life science majors, nursing and pre-professional students.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100, MATH 090, and CHEM 101 or 131 or equivalent, each with grade of 2.0 or higher. Enrollment in BIOL 155 is highly recommended.

BIOL 202    General Zoology (6 Credits)

Second in three-quarter college biology series (201,202,203). An introduction to the patterns and mechanisms of evolution, and animal (invertebrate and vertebrate) diversity, development, anatomy, and physiology. For life-science majors and pre-professional students.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201, ENGL 105, and CHEM 101 or 131 or equivalent each with grade of 2.0 or higher.

BIOL 203    General Botany (6 Credits)

Final quarter in college biology series (201,202,203). An introduction to ecology and the biology of plants, algae, prokaryotes, protists, and fungi with emphasis on structure, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, development and evolutionary trends of land plants.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201, ENGL 105 and CHEM 101 or 131 each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

BIOL 230    Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 Credits)

First in a two-quarter sequence (230,231). The structure and function of cells and tissues of the human body and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A course for life-science majors, nursing, alternative health care and pre-professional students.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201, ENGL 105, MATH 090 and CHEM 101 or 131 or equivalent each with grade of 2.0 or higher.

BIOL 231    Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 Credits)

Second in a two-quarter sequence (230,231). The structure and function of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. A course for life-science majors, nursing, alternative health care and pre-professional students.
Prerequisite: BIOL 230, ENGL 105, MATH 090 and CHEM 101 or 131 or equivalent each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

BIOL 250    General Microbiology (6 Credits)

An introduction to microorganisms for science, nursing, and pre-professional students. Topics include microbial cell structure, function, metabolism and genetics, roles in human disease and immunity. Four hours lecture and four hours lab, weekly.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201, ENGL 105, MATH 90 and CHEM 101 or 131 or equivalent each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

BIOL 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of current interest in Biology.

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Last updated: 11/15/06