Exploring the Biological World
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:
Lead Instructor: Sharon Wellbrook
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 Wellbrook
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $200.00 per semester
Environmental Biology/ Biosci 007
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 Units; No Prerequisites
Requirements Satisfied By This Course:
Lead Instructor: Danielle Liubicich
Current Required Text(s): Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 3rd Edition, Withgott and Brennan, ISBN: 0-321-62652-4 . 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):
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab, 4 Units; No Prerequisites
Requirements Satisfied By This Course: LMC: GE: Biological Sciences; DA
Lead Instructor: Mark Lewis and Jancy Rickman
Current Required Text(s): What Is Life? A Guide To Biology (With Physiology), 2nd edition by Phelan
Other Required Materials/Supplies: Biology 10 BLC LAB Workbook Third Edition by Lewis
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
Principles of Biology: Cellular/ Biosc 020
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra
Advisory: High school Biology and/or Chemistry, or BIOSC 010, or BIOSC 021
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.
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): Campbell Biology, 9th edition, by Reece et al
ISBN 13:9780321558237
Lab Manual: Principles of Biology: Cellular Processes by Rickman
Optional Lab Text: A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 6th edition or later, Van De Graaf and Crawley ISBN 978-08-9582803-3
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
About $350.00 per semester
Principles Of Biology:Organismic/Biosci 021
3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 5 Units
Prerequisite: BIOSC 020
Advisory: High school Biology and/or Chemistry, or BIOSC 010
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:
Lead Instructor: Jancy Rickman
Current Required Text(s): Campbell Biology, 9th edition, by Reece et al
ISBN 13:9780321558237
Other Required Materials/Supplies:
Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology/ Biosc 030
2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab, 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
This course is designed to cover basic anatomy and physiology. Fundamentals of body structure and function and the elegantinterrelationships between body organs and how they perform will be explored. All of the systems of the body, including very basic microscopic anatomy and simple physiological chemistry will be covered in this one semester course. May not be repeated.
Requirements Satisfied By This Course: LMC: DA Transfer: CSU
Lead Instructor: Denise Speer
Current Required Text(s): Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 9th edition by Elaine Marieb
Other Required Materials/Supplies: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (30) by Jerry Davis supplemental lab manual
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: BIOSC-030 or equivalent course
A comprehensive exploration of gross and microscopic anatomy: from cellular to systems that presents the human body as an integrated organism. Extensive dissections of human cadavers
Requirements Satisfied By This Course: Transfer: UC; CSU Gen. Ed. Area B2, B3; IGETC Area 5B LMC: DA
Lead Instructor: Denise Speer
Current Required Text(s): Principles of Human Anatomy (12th edition) by Tortora. 11th edition is acceptable.
Other Required Materials/Supplies: Module for Biological Sciences 40 by Speer; Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy by Speer
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
Human Physiology/ Bio 045
Advisory:Biosc 40 and a college level chemistry course
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, 9th edition
Other Required Materials/Supplies: Colored pens/pencils, Sharpie marker
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
Approx. $370 for California residents, more for non-residents.
Introduction to Microbiology/ Biosc 050
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)
This course explores the fundamental principles that are related to bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. It examines the microbial world with an emphasis on bacteria and their role in disease. Basic areas to be studied in the classroom and the 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 process of scientific inquiry will be emphasized, and opportunities for analytical 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, 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, 11th edition; Hsieh – Microbiology Lab Manual; LeBoffe & Pierce – A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory, 4th edition
Other Required Materials/Supplies: Colored pens/pencils, Sharpie marker
Estimated Total Course Cost (including texts and supplies, but not transportation or parking):
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