Courses Offered for Non-Majors

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BIO 101
General Biology (Non-Majors): Selected Topics

Selected biological topics, including methods used by biologists to make discoveries and evaluate scientific data. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 102
General Biology (Non-Majors): Additional Topics

Biological topics not convered in BIO 101. Reviews methods used by biologists to make discoveries and evaluate scientific data. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 105
Environmental Biology

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 107
Introduction to Biotechnology

Introduction to biotechnology and its global impact on society. Covers applications, laboratory techniques, limitations and the international economic benefits, risks, and legal and moral issues associated with biotechnology. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 108
Plants and Society

A global study of plants in relation to humans; as a source of food, fiber, drugs, and other products; for aesthetic value, survival, and energy. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 109
Natural History of the Southwest

Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation, behavior, and ecology. Introduction to basic field and laboratory techniques used in the study of natural history. Specific field problems presented dealing with plant and animal analysis and ecological interrelationships. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 145
Marine Biology

A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 160
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

BIO 297AA
Volunteerism for Biology: Service-Learning Experience

Service learning field experience within private/public agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) BIO297 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Note: This course counts as elective credit. At GCC this course is offered for Elementary Education majors only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Dr. Conzelman's BIO 102 course.

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