Biological Sciences
Jacqueline Cala, Division Chair
(480) 732-7083 | jacqueline.cala@cgc.edu
Courses
Prefix | Course |
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BIO | Biology |
ENV | Environmental Sciences |
SSH | Sustainability Social Sciences |
SUS | Sustainability/Natural Sciences |
Career Programs
Sustainability
General Biology
Cala, Jacqueline
Division Chair
- B.S., University of Arizona
- M.S., Arizona State University
Konatske, Jamie
- B.S., M.Ed., Arizona State University
Patterson, Kimberley
- B.S., Arizona State University
- D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
Ramakrishna, Pushpa
- B.S., M.S., Bangalore University
- M.N.S., Ed.D., Arizona State University
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Discala, Camille
- B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College of the City
- University of New York
- M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Foureman, Polly
- A.B., Brown University
- M.S, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- D.V.M., Cornell University
Greer, Kimberly
- B.S., University of Tennessee
- M.S., Brigham Young University
Howard, Justin
- B.S., D.C., Logan College
Rauhalammi, Samuli
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M.S. Anatomy & M.S. Medical Visualisation and Anatomy, University of Glasgow
Microbiology
Orozco, Myrna (Estela)
- B.S., M.S., University of Texas at El Paso
- B.S., D.V.M., Texas A&M University
Wellner, Karen
- B.S., State University of New York at Oneonta
- M.S., Ph. D., Arizona State University
- M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Biology (BIO)
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of biology, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Students will learn about the methods of scientific inquiry that biologists use to study life. Prerequisites: None.
Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Prerequisites: None.
A global study of plants in relation to humans; as a source of food, fiber, drugs, and other products; for aesthetic value, survival, and energy. Prerequisites: None.
An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one-semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.
Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division.
Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.
Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, pregnancy and development, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.
Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.
Detailed study of microbial cells, their structure, genetics, physiology and taxonomy. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181. Corequisites: (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or (CHM154 and CHM154LL).
Environmental Sciences (ENV)
Introduces the interconnected nature of environmental science and solutions to environmental issues. Prerequisites: None.
Sustainability/Social Science and Humanities (SSH)
Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the practices leading to the development of sustainable cities. Explores the concept of sustainable development of cities within local, regional, and global contexts. Prerequisites: None.
Sustainability/Natural Science (SUS)
Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the interaction between human and natural global systems. Framework for analyzing and investigating the global challenges such as land use change, competition for water and other natural resources, and renewable energy concerns and crises. Prerequisites: None.