Biology (BIO) at Lord Fairfax Community College
- BIO 100 - Basic Human Biology
- Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology.Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- BIO 101 - General Biology I
- Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 102 - General Biology II
- Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 106 - Life Science
- Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioenergetics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution, and ecology.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 107 - Biology of the Environment
- Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 110 - General Botany
- Emphasizes plant life cycles, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy, and evolution. Considers the principles of genetics, ecology, and physiology.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 140 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Provides comprehensive and systematic study of anatomy and physiology of the normal human body.Lecture 5 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 8 hours per week.6 credits
- BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 145 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences
- Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning to pursue an AAS degree in nursing. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems.Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.4-5 credits
- BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology
- Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 161 - Field Biology of Animals I
- Studies natural history, life cycles, population dynamics, taxonomy, and general morphology of animals with emphasis upon identification, collection, and preservation methods. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 162 - Field Biology of Animals II
- Studies natural history, life cycles, population dynamics, taxonomy, and general morphology of animals with emphasis upon identification, collection, and preservation methods. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 256 - General Genetics
- Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Prerequisite BIO 101-102 or equivalent.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- BIO 270 - General Ecology
- Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Prerequisite BIO 101-102 or divisional approval.Lecture 2-3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-9 hours per week.3-4 credits
- BIO 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-6 credits
- BIO 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- BIO 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits