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Biology
There are many different Science Programs of Study in which to follow. You can earn an Associate in Arts in such areas as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Alternatively, you could earn an Associate of Science degree in such areas as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, or Pre-Pharmacy. GPC also offers Associate of Science degrees in career program areas of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
COURSES
BIOL 1402 - Cell Biology and Genetics
Credits: 3.00
Students investigate principles and applications of cell biology.
Topics include the scientific method, cell structure and function, basic
chemistry of life, gene structure and function, cell division, and
genetics. This course is designed for non-science majors.
Lecture:
3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division:
Division of Science
BIOL 1402L - Cell Biology and Genetics(Lab)
Credits:
1.00
This laboratory investigates principles and applications of
cell biology. Topics include laboratory exercises in the scientific
method, cell structure and function, cell division, gene structure and
function, and genetics. This course is designed for non-science majors.
Lab: 3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1403 - Diversity in the Living World
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces the student to the variety of living
organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, protozoa, algae, and
bacteria, and the biological principles that unite them. Attention is
given to the evolution of these forms and their ecological interactions
with each other and with humanity. This course is designed for non-science
majors.
Lecture: 3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1403L - Diversity in Living World(Lab)
Credits:
1.00
This course provides the student with hands-on experience
with a variety of living and preserved organisms, including animals,
plants, fungi, protozoa, algae, and bacteria, and the principles of
evolution and ecology that unite them. This course is designed for
non-science majors.
Lab: 3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter
College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1611 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits:
3.00
This is the first of a two-course sequence in human anatomy
and physiology designed to meet the requirements for nursing, dental
hygiene, physical education, and other health science majors. Topics
covered include animal cell structure and function, cell chemistry, cell
division, metabolism, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system,
muscle system and nervous system.
Lecture: 3.00
College:
Ga. Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1611L - Human Anatomy & PhysiologyI(L)
Credits:
1.00
This is a laboratory covering microscopic survey of animal
cells and tissues, skeletal system, muscular system (animal dissection and
muscle identification using human models), nervous system with emphasis on
the brain and sense organs.
Lab: 3.00
College: Ga.
Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1612 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits:
3.00
This course is a continuation of BIOL 1611 and covers the
concepts of human anatomy and physiology that were not considered in BIOL
1611. Topics include metabolism and the digestive, cardiovascular,
respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division:
Division of Science
BIOL 1612L - H Anatomy & Physiology II(Lab)
Credits:
1.00
This is a laboratory covering blood and the cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lab: 3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1913 - Microbiology
Credits: 3.00
This is a
study of fundamental principles including basic culture and staining
techniques, cellular metabolism, sterilization, disinfection, basic
principles of immunology, and etiology of some infectious diseases. The
course is designed primarily for students who intend to enter one of the
health professions.
Lecture: 3.00
College: Ga.
Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science
BIOL 1913L - Microbiology Laboratory
Credits: 1.00
This is a laboratory with experiments in microbial culture and
staining techniques, cell metabolism, disinfection, and sterilization.
Isolation of some normal flora and a survey of parasites are included.
Lab: 3.00
College: Ga. Perimeter College
Division: Division of Science