UACCM | Course Description

BIOL 1004 | Fundamentals of Biology
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course offers a study of the principles of biology and provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the biological sciences. It includes an in-depth study of fundamental biological concepts including the scientific process, classification, structure and functions, cellular metabolism, evolution, and genetics. Course is appropriate for biology and health science majors, as well as general education. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)

BIOL 2004 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 2 Lab)
Prerequisite: Score of 19 or higher on the English Portion of the ACT, or a score of 77 or higher on the Writing Skills portion of the COMPASS Test, or a grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0304 Basic Composition or its predecessor ENG 0303 Foundational Composition and a score of 19 or higher on the Reading portion of the ACT, or a score of 83 or higher on the Reading Skills portion of the COMPASS, or a grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0214 Reading Skills II, or 2.5 grade point average on at least 12 semester credit hours, or permission of the division chair. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. The first half of a two-semester study of the structure and functions of the organ systems of the human body and how they work together to maintain homeostasis. It is designed for majors in health profession programs. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)

BIOL 2014 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 2 Lab)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Offered in fall and spring semesters. This course is the second half of a two-semester study of the structure and functions of the organ systems of the human body and how they work together to maintain homeostasis. Designed for majors in health profession programs. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)

BIOL 2024 | General Botany
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 2 Lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1004 Fundamentals of Biology. Offered on demand. This course is a scientific study of the principles of botany and provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the biological sciences. It includes an in-depth study of the properties, structure and function, growth, and classifications of plants. Concepts of plant reproduction, photosynthesis, ecology, and genetics are included. Course is appropriate for biology majors. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)

BIOL 2034 | Principles of Zoology
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 2 Lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1004 Fundamentals of Biology. Offered on demand. This courses is an introduction to zoological principles relating to cells, organ systems, development, genetics, ecology, evolution, and animal phyla, and is designed for biology majors, but may also be taken for general education. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)

BIOL 2104 | Microbiology
4 Cr. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1004 Fundamentals of Biology or BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This is an introductory course in microbiology that includes microbiological concepts including the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa as they affect the human body. It is designed for majors in health professions programs. Lab required. (ACTS, GE)