BSC 1005 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or EAP 1695 and MAT 0024. This is a survey course for students who choose a major other than science. Topics included are the scientific method, basic chemistry of life, plant and animal kingdoms, the cell, selected human systems including human reproduction and embryological development, genetics, evolution, and selected contemporary issues in biology. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in BSC 2010 or BSC 2011). 47 contact hours.

BSC 1005L BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LAB 1 credits

Prerequisite or corequisite: BSC 1005. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biological Science for students who do not intend to major in Natural Science or medical fields. The lab will emphasize basic biological concepts covering the cell, energy processes, genetics, organization of life and scientific method. 45 contact hours.

BSC 1083 HUMAN ANATOMY 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy of the human body. The systems approach is used, examining each major body system in detail. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. 47 contact hours.

BSC 1084C ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (appropriate scores on the college placement test). This one semester combined lecture/laboratory course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. This course is designed for EMS Program students and is not intended for pre-nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, physician assistant, dental hygiene students or biology majors.Health program director approval is necessary for other programs. This course will not count for credit nor may it be substituted for BSC 2085/2085L and/or BSC 2086/2086L. 92 contact hours.

BSC 1930 BIOLOGICAL ISSUES 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (satisfactory score on the SPC placement test.) This course is designed to allow the student an opportunity to investigate current biological issues of importance to society through lecture and discussion. Issues may include, but are not limited to, methods of science, ethical issues in science, biological impact of environmental change, genes and genomes, biodiversity and evolution, populations, ecology and conservation of species and natural habitats, sociobiology, reproductive strategies, and the biological basis of cancer, AIDS and other diseases. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2009CH HONORS INVESTIGATING BIOLOGY 4 credits

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. Biological science is studied using an investigative and case-based approach. Special emphasis will be placed on application of biological concepts to other disciplines, including mathematics, physical sciences and social sciences. Topics may include molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, development, physiology, ecology and evolution. Some of the topics may be covered more in-depth as determined by student and faculty interest and relevant current events. 94 contact hours.

BSC 2010 BIOLOGY I - CELLULAR PROCESSES 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (satisfactory scores on the SPC placement test) and CHM 1025 or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: BSC 2010L. The biological topics related to cells are studied in detail. These topics include molecular biology, genetics, cell types, cell structure and functions, embryology, histology, and evolution. This course is designed for science majors and to prepare the student for Biology II and must be taken in sequence. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2010L BIOLOGY I LABORATORY 1 credits

Corequisite: BSC 2010. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biology I. Laboratory exercises related to cellular biology are studied in detail and include: basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology, embryology, and genetics. 45 contact hours.

BSC 2011 BIOLOGY II - ORGANISMS AND ECOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L. Corequisite: BSC 2011L. The biological topics related to organisms and their environment are studied in detail.  These topics include taxonomy, systematics, physiology, reproduction, ecology, and evolution. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2011L BIOLOGY II LABORATORY 1 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L. Corequisite: BSC 2011. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biology II. Laboratory exercises related to organisms and their environment are studied in detail and include: ecology, taxonomy, physiology, reproduction, and evolution. 45 contact hours.

BSC 2085 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 3 credits

Recommended: HS or college level biology or chemistry class within 5 years. Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (appropriate score on SPC placement test). Corequisite: BSC 2085L. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2085L HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY I 1 credits

Corequisite: BSC 2085. This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. 45 contact hours.

BSC 2086 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 3 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite: BSC 2086L. This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy & Physiology I. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used; incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2086L HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY II 1 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2086. This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied include lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive. 45 contact hours.

BSC 2250C FIELD BIOLOGY OF FLORIDA WITH LAB 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory score on the SPC Placement Test. This course emphasizes field-laboratory recognition and environmental relationships of the plants and animals of Florida. Lectures will emphasize basic ecological concepts while the laboratory experience will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of the various biotic communities of the Florida Suncoast. Natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. Two lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Extensive time will be spent outdoors. Students may be expected to provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.

BSC 2362 TROPICAL ECOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test and consent of the instructor, or Program Director approval. This course emphasizes field recognition and observation of ecological relationships of plants and animals of the New World tropics and associated habitats. Lectures will emphasize basic ecological concepts, such as the niche concept, symbiosis, competition, trophic structure, evolutionary relationships, co-evolution and predation, with field components that will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of various tropical ecosystems in a study country located within the Neotropics. Natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. This course may not be offered every session. Contact a Natural Science Program Director for availability and duration. This course may be repeated with permission of the program director for a total of 9 credits in GPA. 47 contact hours.

BSC 2366L NEOTROPICAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credits

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. This course emphasizes observation of ecological relationships of plants and animals of the New World tropics and associated habitats. The laboratory will be onsite investigations in the Neotropics (Costa Rica , Belize , Amazonia , etc.) and will emphasize basic ecological concepts, such as the niche concept, niche portioning, symbiosis, competition, trophic structure, evolutionary relationships, co-evolution and predation. In addition it will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of various tropical ecosystems in the study country located within the Neotropics. Both natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. This course may not be offered every session. Contact a Natural Science Program Director for availability and duration. This course may be repeated with permission of the program director. 45 contact hours.

BSC 3096 HUMAN BIOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L. This course is designed to teach human biology from the perspective of the human organism's structure and function, health and wellness, and interactions with the social and physical environment. 47 contact hours.

BSC 4032 ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed to address the challenge of transforming the Florida State Science Standards into individual classroom practices as an approach for improving science education to achieve the national goal of scientific literacy for middle school and secondary school students. Activities in this course will probe students’ understanding of the big picture for the science courses and science education courses in their program, explore the history of science education reform in the United States, and investigate strategies for critical thinking in science. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 32-47 contact hours.