Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This course entails a study of the biological principles that apply to all living systems. A survey of living organisms with an emphasis on how life functions on earth and how living things have adapted over time is explored. Laboratory activities will give students the opportunity to apply biological principles that are presented in lecture.

This course provides a study of how human population affects the earth’s ecosystems by its use of earth’s resources and disposal of their waste products. Critical thinking is emphasized.

This course provides a study of the biological principles that apply to all living systems including ecological principles. In addition, this course provides a survey of living organisms with an emphasis on how life functions on Earth and how living things have adapted over time.

This course is the first half of a two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. It provides an introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics and evolution. Laboratory experiences in the scientific method are performed. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate in the laboratory principles that are presented in lecture.

This is the second half of a two-semester biology sequence. This course introduces the student to the biology of organisms including evolutionary history, diversity, structure and function of major taxa and ecology. Laboratory work gives students an opportunity to illustrate the principles that are presented in lecture. Laboratory activities include computer simulations of complex systems and dissection of different organisms.

This course is an introduction to basic concepts of molecular, Mendelian genetics and an inquiry into the basic processes of evolution. Basic laboratory techniques in genetics will be performed.

This course entails a study of basic ecological principles with application and relevance to environmental issues. Students will have the opportunity in the laboratory to demonstrate principles presented in lecture.

This course provides students with supervised work experience in the major discipline, providing the student with the opportunity to make practical application of the skills and knowledge attained. An individual application and instructional management plan will determine goals.

The structure and function of bacteria, viruses and fungi will be explored. The diversity of the microbial world and their role in the environment will also be explored. Students will master basic laboratory techniques in microbiology and have an opportunity to perform some of the more advanced molecular techniques.