• Bio 005
• Bio 7
• Bio 10
• Bio 20
• Bio 21
• Bio 45
• Bio 50

Health Biology/ Biosc 005

3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab; 3 Units; No Prerequisites

(Formerly BIOSC 5S) This is an introductory course that covers the biological concepts and principles underlying human health and fitness. The course content includes the basic functions of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, immune, and reproductive systems, and the effects of diet, exercise, certain drugs, and stress on these systems. The course includes up-to-date information on biological and medical discoveries related to human health. Issues related to mental health, addiction, and sexually transmitted diseases will also be emphasized. Hands-on mini-lab assignments will serve to demonstrate the alive, exciting concepts. This course meets the General Education Graduation Requirement for Health. May not be repeated.

Requirements Satisfied By This Course:
LMC: GE: Biological Sciences; GCR: Health Education; DA
Transfer: UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area E1

Lead Instructor: Mark Lewis

Current Required Text(s):Core Concepts in Health, 11th edition, Insel and Roth ISBN 978-0-07-338077-3  (older editions can be used, but it will be the student’s responsibility to find the correct page numbers).

Other Required Materials/Supplies: Bio 5 Lab Syllabus by Lewis

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $150.00 per semester

Environmental Biology, Biosci-007

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 Units; No Prerequisites
An introduction to the biological concepts, principles, and laws underlying ecology. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to develop an understanding of the significant relationships existing between organisms and the environment. The creative process of scientific inquiry, the aesthetics of science, the limitation and implications of scientific knowledge will be emphasized. Problem solving, and effective learning will be emphasized throughout this course.

Requirements Satisfied By This Course:
LMC General Education Requirement for Science LR
LMC: Gen. Ed./DA
Transfer: UC, CSU, Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3

Lead Instructor: Kathy Willett

Current Required Text(s): Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 3rd edition, Withgott and Brennan ISBN 978-0-8053-9573-0. In the LMC bookstore, this textbook should come bundled with Dire Predictions, Mann and Kump

Other Required Materials/Supplies: Supplemental Lab Manual

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $100.00 per semester

General Biology/Biosc 010

3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 4 Units; No Prerequisites

(Formerly BIOSC 10LS) An integrated study with laboratory techniques and methods of the biological concepts, principles, and laws pertaining to life processes. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to develop an understanding of living organisms in terms of these processes, especially the human species. The creative process of scientific inquiry, the aesthetics of science, and the implications of scientific knowledge will be emphasized. Throughout the course, critical thinking, problem solving, and effective learning will be emphasized. This course meets the General Education Requirement for Science. May not be repeated

Requirements Satisfied By This Course: LMC: GE: Biological Sciences; DA
Transfer: UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3, IGETC Area 5B

Lead Instructor: Mark Lewis and Jancy Rickman

Current Required Text(s): What Is Life? A Guide To Biology (With Physiology) , 1st edition by Phelan

Other Required Materials/Supplies: Biology Video Workbook by Lewis

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $200.00 per semester

Principles of Biology: Cellular, Biosc-020

3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab; 5 Units

Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra

Advisory: High school Biology and/or Chemistry, or BIOSC 10, or BIOSC 21

This is an integrated study of the fundamental concepts of biology. Using laboratory methods and techniques, the principles and laws underlying plant and animal life processes are addressed on the molecular and cellular levels. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to treat cytology, biochemical cycles, proteonomics, genenomics, reproduction, and embryonic development. The critical and creative process of scientific inquiry and the implications of scientific knowledge will be emphasized. Skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and effective learning will be employed throughout the course. Required for biological science majors. (fall only)

Requirements Satisfied By This Course:
(CAN BIOL 2, CAN BIOL SEQ A) LR LMC: Gen ed./DA (LMC General Education Course)
Transfer: UC, CSU, Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3

Lead Instructor:Jancy Rickman

Current Required Text(s): Biology, Brooker, Widmaier, Graham and Stiling, 1st ed. (Can be used for Biosc-020 & Biosci-021)

Lab Manuals : A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 6th edition, Van De Graaf and Crawley ISBN 978-08-9582803-3; Principles of Biology: Cellular processes, Bio 20 lab manual by Rickman

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $300.00 per semester

Principles Of Biology:Organismic/Biosci-021

3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab; 5 Units

Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra

Advisory: High school Biology and/or Chemistry, or BIOSC 10, or BIOSC 20

An integrated study of biological processes and principles that lead to increasing higher levels of organization. The course focuses on three major areas of study: Evolutionary principles, Unity and Diversity of Life and Ecology. Major topics will include Origin of Life, evolutionary mechanisms, evidence of evolution, speciation, diversity of life; plant form and function; population and community ecology; ecosystems and environmental concerns. Academic skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and effective learning will be emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory methods, techniques and field work will be included with all major topics.

Requirements Satisfied By This Course:
(CAN BIOL SEQ A) LMC: DA
Transfer: UC, CSU, Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3

Lead Instructor: Kathy Willett

Current Required Text(s): Biology, Brooker, Widmaeir, Graham, Stiling, 1st ed. (Used for Biosc-020 & Biosci-021); Inquiry Into Life, Mader 11th ed., Lab Manual

Other Required Materials/Supplies:
Principles of Biology; A Comparative Study of Organisms, Rickman (Supplemental Lab Manual)

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $300.00per semester

Human Physiology/Bio 45

Hours:3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 5 Units

Advisory:Biosc 40 and a college level chemistry course

A comprehensive exploration of general human physiology beginning with a discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of physiology, followed by an analysis of molecular, cellular, and tissue functions as they relate to each of the systems of the body and the total human organism. Critical and quantitative thinking and problem solving will be emphasized, and modern physiological recording instruments will be utilized extensively to analyze human physiological function. May not be repeated.

Transfer: UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3, IGETC Area 5B

Requirements Satisfied By This Course: LMC RN Program Human Physiology pre-requisite, pre-requisite for many other RN and other health-related programs, Transfer: UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3, IGETC Area 5B

Lead Instructor: Durwynne Hsieh

Current Required Text(s): Marieb & Hoehn – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8th edition
Hsieh – Human Physiology Lab Manual

Other Required Materials/Supplies: Colored pens/pencils, Sharpie marker, Scantron forms,

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
Approx. $320 for California residents, more for non-residents.

Introduction to Microbiology/Biosc 50

2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab 4 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 6 or 7 or 8 or 20 or 21 or 25, or equivalent.

(Formerly BIOSC 50LS) An introduction to the fundamental principles of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken to explore the microbial world with emphasis on bacteria and their role in disease. Basic areas to be studied in the classroom and laboratory include microbial characteristics, microbial metabolism, microbial growth and its control, microbial genetics and biotechnology, interactions between microbes and host, microorganisms and human disease, and industrial and environmental applications of microbiology. The creative process of scientific inquiry, the aesthetics of science, and the limitations of scientific knowledge will be emphasized. Opportunities for reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem solving will be interwoven throughout the course. May not be repeated.

Transfer UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3, IGETC Area 5B

Requirements Satisfied By This Course: LMC RN Program prerequisite, Prerequisite for many other RN and other health-related programs, LMC General Education requirement (Science), Transfer: UC, CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3, IGETC Area 5B

Lead Instructor: Durwynne Hsieh

Current Required Text(s): Tortora, Funke, & Case – Microbiology: An Introduction, 10th edition; Hsieh – Microbiology Lab Manual; LeBoffe & Pierce – A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory

Other Required Materials/Supplies: Colored pens/pencils, Sharpie marker, Scantron Forms

Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
Approximately $320 for California residents