Mountain
Empire Community College - Biology Department
Class Descriptions
Biology
BIO 101 - General Biology I
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular
level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological
principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure,
function and evolution. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
4 credits
BIO 102 - General Biology II
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular
level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological
principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure,
function and evolution. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
4 credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and
systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics,
and pathology. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
4 credits
BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and
systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics,
and pathology. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
4 credits
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology,
emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data.
Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college
chemistry or divisional approval. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
4 credits
BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology,
emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data.
Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college
chemistry or divisional approval. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
4 credits
Microbiology
BIO 205 - General Microbiology
Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control
of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques
to selected fields. Prerequisites one year of college biology and
one year of college chemistry or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours
per week.
4 credits
Physics
Contact Person:
Bill Harris
276-523-2400 ex 255
bharris@me.vccs.edu
PHY 201 - General College Physics I
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics,
wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in
modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
PHY 202 - General College Physics II
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics,
wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in
modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
Chemistry
Contact Person:
Dr. Jozsef Hunek
276-523-2400 ex 317
jhunek@me.vccs.edu
CHM 111 - College Chemistry I
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts
of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors.
Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
CHM 112 - College Chemistry II
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts
of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors.
Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours
CHM 5 - Developmental Chemistry for Health Sciences
Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological
chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences. Laboratory
is optional.
Lecture 1-4 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-7 hours per week.
1-5 credits
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