Chabot College 2024-2026 167 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, BIOS 5 Human Heredity and Evolution 3 Units Apply the fundamental concepts underlying human genetics and evolution to contemporary technologies and topics. Applications such as transgenic organisms, DNA forensics, human genetic diversity and ancestry, and the genetic components of diseases will be explored. May not receive credit if BIOL 25 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours 15 Anatomy and Physiology 4 Units Structure and function of the human body is studied. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiological principles at the cellular and systemic level. Designed primarily for majors in paramedic and medical assisting programs and pre-medical students who wish to explore the realm of anatomy and physiology. May not receive credit if BIOL 50 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 18 Introduction to Public Health (See also APHC 9702 , HLTH 18 ) 3 Units This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, will learn the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies, and will do in-depth examination of core public health disciplines. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. May not receive credit if BIOL 18, HLTH 18, HLTH 80, or APCH 9702 have been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours 21A Principles of Plant Biology and Ecology 4 Units Principles of the diversity, structure and function of autotrophs including plants, protists, and bacteria. Emphasis on cell reproduction, alternation of generations, plant morphology and anatomy, homeostasis, development, phylogeny, taxonomy, and systematics. Principles of ecology including conservation biology. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 6 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Prerequisite: MTH 55 (or MTH 255) or equivalent., Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1. 21B Principles of Animal Biology and Evolution 4 Units Principles of the diversity, structure and function of heterotrophic organisms-animals, protists, and fungi with emphasis on homeostasis, development, phylogeny and taxonomy. Principles of evolution, evolutionary history, and population genetics. Intended for biological sciences majors. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 4 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Prerequisite: MTH 55 (or MTH 255) or equivalent and BIOS 21A (or BIOL 6) or CHEM 1A Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1. 21C Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 5 Units Principles of the structure and function of biological molecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and viruses, with emphasis on homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular and transmission genetics, control of gene expression, genetic control of pattern formation in development, and cell metabolism. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 2 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1A and BIOS 21A (or BIOL 6) or BIOS 21B (or BIOL 4) Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1. 41 Fundamentals of Biology for Health Sciences 4 Units A course that explores basic principles of biology. Emphasis is placed on cell structure and function, cell division, cell metabolism, reproduction, genetics, taxonomy, the origin of life, evolution, animal tissues and development. The laboratory emphasizes the development of important laboratory skills, such as using the metric system, collecting data, graphing, interpreting data, preparing for and taking laboratory exams. Designed to prepare the necessary concepts and laboratory skills and experience that are needed to succeed in more advanced courses in biology. This course is intended for students who will study in health sciences fields including students intending to apply to schools of nursing , dental hygiene, and medical technologies. May not receive credit if BIOL 31 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: MTH 53, Eligibility for ENGL 1. 42 General Human Anatomy 5 Units Examine the correlations between the structures and functions of the human body in both health and diseased states. Explore tissue and organ structure through both gross and microscopic examinations as well as organ and cadaver dissection. May not receive credit if ANAT 1 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: BIOS 41 or BIOL 31 or BIOS 21C Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1.
