Siena Heights University
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, with twelve credits of major core requirements complete; personal
transportation recommended.
Course is offered: FA, WI, and SU Every Year
BAM 485
SPECIAL TOPICS
Course descriptions will reflect topics offered.
Prerequisites will reflect the content.
Course is offered: Uncertain
1-3
BIOLOGY
BIO 101
INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE SCIENCES
4
A course in the study of biology for non-majors. Emphasis will be placed not on facts, but on the underlying
concepts and interrelationships that connect disparate facts. Concepts and the logic of science will therefore be
stressed. Topics will include: the cell, energy, disease, human physiology, population biology, evolution, and the
relationship of biology to human society. This course will not count towards a major/minor in biology or integrated
science.
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory fee: $50
Liberal Arts: Science
Course is offered: WI 2020
BIO 120
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
An introduction to medical terminology will be accomplished with discussion of careers in the health sciences.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: WI 2018
1
BIO 121
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
4
A study of the structure and function of the human body. The course progresses from the structure and function
of cells and tissues, through the following organ systems: integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and
endocrine. Labs will complement lecture. Scientific method will be stressed in the lab. Does not count towards
major or minor in biology or integrated science.
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory fee: $50
Liberal Arts: Science
Course is offered: FA Every Year
BIO 122
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
4
A study of the structure and function of the human body. The course progresses from the structure and function
of cells and tissues, through the following organ systems: circulatory, lymphatic, excretory, respiratory, digestive,
and reproductive. Labs will complement lecture. Scientific method will be stressed in the lab. The concept of
sustainability is an integral part of this course. Does not count towards major or minor in biology or integrated
science.
Prerequisite: BIO 121 with a “C” grade or better
Laboratory fee: $50
Liberal Arts: Science
Course is offered: WI Every Year
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
199