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Biology at EMCC
Information for non-science majors
Information for science and health-related majors (incl. Pharmacy, Nursing etc.)
Which BIO should I take?
So you may not be a science major, but you still need a science class with a lab to graduate… Which BIO class should you take?
| BIO100, BIO105 and BIO107 are all 4 credit science courses with a lab and fulfill the SQ requirement for AGEC. They are viewed as equivalent on the AGEC - one is not “better” or “more transferable” than another so which one you take really depends on your own interests. Then, you will need one more lab that can be either SQ or SG. |
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Use this guide to figure out which of our non-majors BIO classes is best suited to you.
Non-majors
BIO100 (SQ) - Biology Concepts
Choose BIO100 if you want a general overview of all biology, from atoms and molecules to ecosystems and evolution. During this course you will cover a lot of ground and touch on many topics so that by the end of the course you will have a better understanding of the living world around you on many levels.
BIO105 (SQ) - Environmental Biology
Choose BIO105 if you’re specifically interested in the issues that are facing our environment. This is a class for those who like to think about the BIG picture! You’ll learn about ecology, evolution, and conservation biology and investigate global environmental problems like human population growth. You’ll also study specific issues facing Arizona, such as water resources, wildfires, and wildlife management.
BIO107 (SQ) - Introduction to Biotechnology
Choose BIO107 if you’re interested in how scientists are learning to manipulate genes and DNA and how this technology is being applied in medicine, food production and more. This is a class for those who like to get into the details of processes and figure out how things work. If you’re interested in learning what stem cells are, how cloning works, and what genes and DNA have to do with anything this is the course for you! This is a more technical course than BIO105 and BIO100 with lots of hands-on labs - As well as the AGEC SQ, BIO107 satisfies the Global Awareness (G) requirement too!
BIO109 (SG) - Natural History of the Southwest
Choose BIO109 if you’re curious about the local natural environment in which you live. You’ll learn names of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation, behavior, and ecology. Field trips will introduce basic field and laboratory techniques used in the study of natural history, as well as visit some of Arizona’s most unique habitats. BIO109 satisfies the “SG” requirement for 2 year degrees and university transfer.
BIO160 (SG) – Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Choose BIO 160 if you want to know all about the structure and function of the human body. Are you glued to the health channel? This class is about what makes you tick. You’ll learn how each organ functions normally, and what problems can lead to disease. Have you pondered about how a tattoo can stay inside the skin; Why torn cartilage takes longer to heal than a broken bone; Why a heart bypass operation might be necessary and how it is performed? If you have an interest in health and disease, or are wondering if careers in the health field are for you, this introductory class is a great place to start. Labs include movies, models, and a dissection of a chicken from Fry’s grocery store!
So, you are hooked on science and looking at a career in this area – you are either going into a Health Profession (nursing, doctor, pharmacist, physician assistant, veterinarian, nutritionist) OR you are actually a BIOLOGY MAJOR – zoologist, wildlife manager, environmental biologist. The following are some of the courses you will need, but you need to check with an advisor.
Majors
BIO181 (SQ) – General Biology I
This is a higher level BIO for science majors. BIO 156/181 focus on biology about cells (eukaryotic) and molecules which lines up great for BIO 205 since it is about cells (prokaryotic) and molecules. BIO 201 is more about how cells form tissues which form organs and then systems. So, as you can see, BIO 201 shifts to the bigger picture in biology. BIO 202 then goes over how molecules are used between systems and organs.
You will need this class if you want to major in biology.
The biology faculty at EMCC recommends you take this before you take BIO 205 and BIO 201 if you are interested in nursing or other allied health career paths.
Here is the path we recommend:
BIO 181 or 156 » BIO 205 » BIO 201 » BIO 202. |
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BIO182 (SG) – General Biology II
This is a higher level bio class for science majors. You will need this class if you want to major in biology and would like to study animals. If you are headed toward a career in zoology, wildlife management, or into an environmental field, this is the class for you. You will explore the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology, as well as learn about all of the different kingdoms of life and how species have developed over time.
BIO 205 (SG) - Microbiology
This is a higher level biology class for students interested in nursing, pharmacy, and nutrition. Again, this class is all about microbes: mostly single-celled organisms and how they cause disease AND how they are beneficial to us. The course here at EMCC is geared towards Allied Health so you learn about HIV/AIDS, antibiotic resistance, and lots of different diseases.
BIO 201 (SG) – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I covers the first half of the study of the human body: histology, skin, bone, muscle, and the nervous system. Designed for students bound for various health fields, this class is a rigorous lecture/lab combination where you can explore in detail your interest in the human body in health and disease. In lab, students learn microscopy, the bones and bony landmarks, and muscle origin, insertions, functions, and locations. (Yes, you have to memorize all of the bones and muscles of the human body for this class).
BIO 202 (SG) - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 202 is the second semester sequence of Anatomy and Physiology. This lecture/lab combination covers the endocrine, reproductive, urinary, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems in detail relevant for health science majors. Students learn the normal structure and function of body organs as well as changes that occur in disease.
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