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| The Biology Department
offers a variety of courses designed to meet the needs of the community.
We offer courses for biology majors, health-science majors, liberal arts majors, education majors, and for students not majoring in anything! We offer courses for students who will transfer to another college or university. We offer courses for students who seek a terminal degree at WWCC. We offer courses for students who are not degree-seeking, but merely wish to increase their knowledge about biology. Browse below to find a course that meets your needs. Click on the course title to see a detailed syllabus and course outline. |
| BIOL 1000 | Principles of
Biology: 4 credit hours.
This introductory course is intended primarily for the student not
majoring in biology. Fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, cell
biology, and contemporary societal issues such as the conservation of
biodiversity, overpopulation, global environmental changes, biotechnology,
and human wellness and disease. Critical thinking and problem solving are
emphasized. Laboratory is required. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer
Sessions. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1000 and BIOL 1010.
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| BIOL 1010 | General Biology
I: 4 credit hours. The
first semester in a year long sequence. A survey of the basic principles
of biology. Units are included in cell biology, Mendelian genetics,
molecular genetics, evolution, ecology, photosynthesis, respiration,
mitosis, meiosis. Laboratory is required. Offered Fall and Spring
Sessions. No credit will be allowed in this course if credit has been
received in BIOL 1000 or BIOL 2000.
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| BIOL 1040 | Animal Health: 3 credit hours. An
introduction to anatomy, mechanisms of disease, production, body defense
mechanism, antibacterial agents and disease prevention through management
and sanitation. Animal diseases pertinent to the area will also be
discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or 2000 or Instructor Permission.
Offered as demand indicates.
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| BIOL 1090 | River
Ecology: 1 credit hour. River
Ecology will expose students to a variety of environmental topics. All
instruction will take place on the river and in adjacent areas. This
course focuses on both the scientific and social aspects of interactions
in the ecosystem. Field School. Offered Summer Semester.
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| BIOL 1210 | Wyoming
Flora. 2 credit hours. An
introduction to the plants of Wyoming. Focuses on vascular plants:
angiosperms and gymnosperms. Students will learn how to identify the
common plant families in Wyoming, as well as how to recognize the most
common plants in Wyoming by sight (without the help of a book). Students
will be introduced to the art and science of using dichotomous keys to
identify plants. Lecture topics will include natural history and ecology
of plants. Labs will cover identification, medicinal uses, and landscape
uses of naturally occurring plants. A field trip is required. Offered
during early fall semester (and summer as demand indicates).
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| BIOL 1220 | Birding. 2 credit hours. An introduction
to the science of ornithology or birdwatching. Students will learn how to
attracting birds, and landscape for birds. Information will be provided
for students on how to compare and shop for binoculars and spotting scopes
for birding, but the college will provide both binoculars and spotting
scopes for use in this class. Lecture topics include ecology and
conservation of birds, with emphasis on neotropical migrants, waterfowl,
shorebirds, raptors, and endangered species. Laboratory will teach
identification and natural history of common species that breed in and
migrate through the Rocky Mountain West. A field trip is required. Offered
during Early Fall (and regular fall semester and summer as demand
indicates).
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| BIOL 2000 | General Zoology: 4 credit hours. A study
of the properties and characteristics of protoplasm, cells, tissues,
organs, organ systems, organisms together with a survey of the animal
kingdom including classification, morphology, physiology, distribution and
life histories of representative animals within the major phyla.
Laboratory is required. No credit allowed if credit has been received in
BIOL 1010. Offered as demand indicates.
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| BIOL 2020 | General Biology
II: 4 credit hours. The
second semester in a year long sequence. A comparative survey of the life
and diversity of plants and animals and an introduction to basic human
anatomy and physiology. Laboratory is required. Offered Spring Semester.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010.
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| BIOL 2010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology
I: 4 credit
hours. The first semester of a year-long sequence. This course provides
the student with the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the
human body with emphasis on the relationship between structure and
function. A study of human structure on a systematic basis. Each
functional system is considered in terms of its cell, tissue, and organ
types. Fundamental information in the areas of chemistry and physics as
related to the structure of the human body is also included. The first
semester focuses on histology as well as a study of the integumentary
system, the muscular system, the skeletal system, the nervous system, and
the endocrine system. Required of students majoring in physical education,
and pre-medical programs. Laboratory is required. Offered Fall Semester.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010.
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| BIOL 2015 | Human Anatomy and Physiology
II. 4 credit
hours. The second semester of a year-long sequence. This course provides
the student with the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the
human body with emphasis on the relationship between structure and
function. A study of human structure on a systematic basis. Each
functional system is considered in terms of its cell, tissue, and organ
types. Fundamental information in the areas of chemistry and physics as
related to the structure of the human body is also included. The second
semester focuses on the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the
digestive system, respiratory system, the endocrine system, and the
reproductive systems. Required of students majoring in physical education
and premedical programs. Laboratory is required. Offered Spring Semester.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010.
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| BIOL 2400 | Ecology: 3 credit hours. This course is
an introduction to ecological thought and principles. The course considers
all those factors that influence the distribution and abundance or
organisms: physical and environmental factors as well as relationships
with other organisms such as predators, prey, and parasites. The course
considers man's influence on nature as well as nature's influence on man.
Offered Alternate Fall Semesters. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 or BIOl 1010.
Corequisite: BIOL 2410, Field Ecology.
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| BIOL 2410 | Field
Ecology: 2 credit hours. This is a one semester introduction to methods
of collecting and analyzing data from field work. Initially we will tour
some major ecosystems in the Rock Springs Then we will study three
different ecosystems in some detail - sagebrush steppe, streams, and
forest. Field ecology is unlike any course you have had before. You will
have the opportunity to learn a little bit about natural systems in a
natural setting and gain skills in sampling and data analysis. It is a
real life exercise - the skills you learn here can be applied not only in
other classes but also in work sitations. Offered
Alternate Fall Semesters. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010.
Co-requisite: BIOL 2400, Ecology. This is a laboratory course (no
lecture).
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| BIOL 2430 | Comparative Chordate
Anatomy: 4 credit
hours. A study of the fundamental structure and physiology of vertebrate
systems with particular attention to Mammalia. A study of vertebrate
types, analogous systems, and phylogenetic relationships. Organ systems
will be studied via dissection of representative specimens. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 and BIOL 2020. Laboratory is required. Offered as demand
indicates.
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| BOT 1000 | General Botany: 4 credit hours. A
laboratory and lecture course that familiarizes students with the form,
function, conservation, ecology, and genetics of plants. Laboratory is
required. No credit will be allowed in this course if credit has been
received in BIOL 1010. Offered as demand indicates.
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| MOLB 2210 | General
Microbiology. 4 credit hours. A
study of the structure, classification, physiology, and distribution of
micro-organisms, with emphasis on their technological and medical
significance. Organisms studied include protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria,
rickettsia, and viruses. Laboratory is required. Offered Spring Semester.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010.
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| MOLB 2220 | Pathogenic Microbiology: 4 credit hours.
A study of the characteristics of the medically important micro-organisms
and the mechanisms by which they cause diseases in man and animals.
Organisms studied include bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, rickettsia, and
obligate intracellular parasites. Topics in hematology, serology,
immunology, epidemiology, and vectors are included. Laboratory is
required. Offered as demand indicates. Prerequisites: MOLB 2210.
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| BIOL 2490 | Studies in Biological
Sciences. Credit
Variable. Various topics of interest to students. Offered on demand.
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| BIOL 2495 | Workshops in Biology. Credit .5 -2. Workshops of interest to students. Offered on demand. |