Austin Community College
Summer 2008 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 07/09/2008 01:40:14
BIOLOGY
The prerequisites for all biology courses are STRICTLY enforced and will be verified by instructors. Students without the prerequisites are subject to withdrawal.
5 - 1/2 Week Session May 27 - July 2
BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy Lab
I+ [24/24] 15076 Lab 002 RGC 310 MWF 12:30pm - 3:00pm OH Hill, Aniko Szabo
BIOL 2304 Human Anatomy Lecture
I+ [24/24] 15078 Lec 002 RGC 334 MTWThF 10:40am - 12:10pm OH Hill, Aniko Szabo
8 Week Session May 27 - July 21
11 Week Session May 27 - August 12
BIOL 1408 Introductory Biology -- Unity of Life
E [24/24] 16294 Lec 006 SAC 1302 TTh 6:00pm - 7:50pm OH Rocha, Dennis
Lab 006 SAC 1309 TTh 8:00pm - 9:50pm
5 - 1/2 Week Session July 7 - August 12
BIOL 1408 Introductory Biology -- Unity of Life
E [24/24] 15605 Lec 001 RGC 314 MTWTh 10:00am - 11:50am OH Brownson, Delia
Lab 001 RGC 308 MTWTh 12:00pm - 1:50pm
BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy Lab
I+ [24/24] 15609 Lab 005 RGC 310 MTWThF 9:40am - 11:10am OH Alsup, Harold
I+ [24/24] 15859 Lab 011 SAC 1309 MTWThF 12:30pm - 2:00pm OH Juarez de Ku, Laura
BIOL 2304 Human Anatomy Lecture
I+ [24/24] 15611 Lec 005 RGC 334 MTWThF 8:00am - 9:30am OH Alsup, Harold
I+ [24/24] 16839 Lec 011 SAC 1301 MTWThF 10:30am - 12:00pm OH Juarez de Ku, Laura
BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
G [24/24] 15616 Lec 007 CYP 2207 MTWThF 8:40am - 10:10am OH VanGorkom, Eric
Lab 007 CYP 2238 MTWThF 10:20am - 11:50am
G [24/24] 15615 Lec 006 RVS 2211 MTWThF 1:40pm - 3:10pm OH Flemming, Margaret
Lab 006 RVS 2257 MTWThF 12:00pm - 1:30pm
5 - 1/2 Week Session May 27 - July 2
8 Week Session May 27 - July 21
11 Week Session May 27 - August 12
5 - 1/2 Week Session July 7 - August 12
BIOL 1309 Life on Earth
E [36/36] 15600 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Estes, Yvonne
15600 - Internet access required. Videotapes: libraries & checkout copies only.
Y. Estes, 223.8058, email: yestes@austincc.edu MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/yestes
by 5pm Mon 7/14 or student will be dropped by instructor.
E [36/36] 15601 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Muzos, Steven
15601 - Internet access required. Videotapes: libraries & checkout copies only.
S. Muzos, 223.8228, email smuzos@austincc.edu - MANDATORY Online orientation BEFORE
end of 2nd week of class at www.austincc.edu/muzos/1309orient.htm
E [36/36] 15602 OPC 006 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Strong, Sarah
15602 - Internet access required. Videotapes: libraries & checkout copies only.
S. Strong, 223-6260, email: sstrong@austincc.edu Students are dropped by instructor
if they fail to complete an online orientation at www.austincc.edu/sstrong/loe ONLY
between Friday7/4 and Fri. 7/11.
E [36/36] 15603 OPC 007 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Dunn, Charles
15603 - Internet access required. Videotapes: libraries & checkout copies only.
C. Dunn, 223.1795 x22794, email: cddunn@austincc.edu MANDATORY: Students are dropped
by instructor if they fail to complete an online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cddunn
by 7/11.
E [36/36] 16957 OPC 008 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Phelps, Patricia
16957 - Internet access required. Videotapes: libraries & checkout copies only.
P. Phelps, 223.5914, email: pphelps@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation information
at www.austincc.edu/pphelps/ during the 1st week of class only.
BIOL 2306 The Living Planet
E [36/36] 15613 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Estes, Yvonne
15613 - Internet access required. Y. Estes, 223.8058, email: yestes@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/yestes by 5pm Mon 7/14 or student
will be dropped by instructor.
E [36/36] 15614 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Tavormina, Salvatore
15614 - 15614 - Internet access required. S. Tavormina, 223.3326, email:
tav@austincc.edu MANDATORY: Students are dropped by instructor if they fail
to complete an online orientation at www.austincc.edu/tav/2306 by Wed 7/16.
BIOL 1309 Life on Earth
A survey of the living organisms on our planet for the non-science major. Emphasis on evolutionary and natural history, structural and behavioral adaptations, biological diversity and co-evolution.
BIOL 1323 Human Nutrition
This course explores the various nutrients, their sources, digestion, absorption, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Current research is presented against a background of basic nutritional concepts. Special emphasis is given to the role nutrition plays in the current health care delivery system and how nutrition can be emphasized to promote health maintenance. This course is required for most BSN students and fulfills the requirements for a science elective in the College of Natural Sciences at U.T. Prerequisite: High School Chemistry or CHEM 1411; BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 are recommended but not required.
BIOL 1406 Cellular and Molecular Biology
General Biology course designed for science majors and students with a strong science background who desire an in-depth approach to biological topics. An introduction to the physical and chemical organization of living organisms; cell structure, function, and metabolism; classical and molecular genetics; gene regulation; genetic engineering; molecular aspects of development; and reproduction. BIOL 1406 and 1408 may not both be counted towards graduation. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry; two years of high school algebra or MATD 0390.
BIOL 1407 Structure and Function of Organisms
General Biology course designed for science majors and students with a strong science background who desire an in-depth approach to biological topics. An introduction to the diversity, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, development, behavior, and evolution of living organisms. Includes viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. BIOL 1407 and 1409 may not both be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 with a minimum grade of C.
BIOL 1408 Introductory Biology -- Unity of Life
Introductory biology course designed for non-science majors who desire a conceptual approach to biological topics. An introduction to the nature of science, the characteristics of life, the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, reproduction, and development. An emphasis will be placed on how these topics are related to current issues such as genetic engineering, biotechnology, and problems facing modern society. BIOL 1406 and 1408 may not both be counted toward graduation.
BIOL 1409 Introductory Biology -- Diversity of Life
Introductory biology course designed for non-science majors who desire a conceptual approach to biological topics. An introduction to the diversity of life: viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Topics will include structures and functions, evolution, environmental and human interactions, and origin of life. BIOL 1407 and 1409 may not both be counted for graduation.
BIOL 1411 General Botany
A survey of plant science including structure and function of leaves, stems, and roots; plant reproduction; life histories of archegoniate plants including mosses, ferns, and seed plants; plant-environment interactions; and local flora.
BIOL 1424 Native Plants
Introduction to the flora of Central Texas. The course involves plant identification, distribution, comparisons, and discussions on the usefulness of native Texas plants. This includes medicinal, edible, and horticultural uses. Involves field trips.
BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy Lab
Laboratory component of Human Anatomy. Emphasis on lab-based study of gross and histological anatomy. Corequisite enrollment in lecture course (BIOL 2304) also required. Prerequisite: High school biology with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam.
BIOL 2102 Human Physiology Lab
Laboratory component of Human Physiology. Emphasis on lab-based investigations of physiological processes. Corequisite enrollment in lecture course (BIOL 2305) also required. Prerequisite: High school chemistry with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam and BIOL 2304 and BIOL 2101 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent with lab).
BIOL 2304 Human Anatomy Lecture
Lecture component of Human Anatomy. A detailed study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on gross and histological study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Corequisite enrollment in laboratory course (BIOL 2101) also required. Prerequisite: High school biology with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam.
BIOL 2305 Human Physiology Lecture
Lecture component of Human Physiology. A detailed study of the physiological processes of the human body. Corequisite enrollment in laboratory course (BIOL 2102) also required. Prerequisite: High school chemistry with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam and BIOL 2304 and BIOL 2101 with minimum grade of C (or equivalent with lab).
BIOL 2306 The Living Planet
A survey of the major biomes of the world, environmental interactions of species, populations and community dynamics, and impact of humans on the world around them.
BIOL 2316 Genetics
An introduction to the basic concepts of human heredity and cytogenetics including mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 with minimum grade of C.
BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on anatomy. Designed for students in the ACC health science programs.
BIOL 2420 Introduction to Microbiology
An introduction to the microbial world including the basic characteristics of fungi, algae, bacteria, and viruses. Special emphasis is placed on applications to humans. This course will not count as credit toward the Associate of Science degree in Biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404 or BIOL 2304/BIOL 2101 with minimum grade of C (or equivalent with lab).
BIOL 2421 Microbiology
Characteristics and life activities of microorganisms and their interactions with their surroundings. Emphasis is placed on relationships that influence man: infection, immunity, parasitism, and control. Includes laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1405 with minimum grade C or equivalent with lab.