BIO 099 - Biology for Allied Health (3 Credits)

This course, which is intended for students who have not achieved an acceptable biology placement test score to enroll in BIO 202, offers foundational science knowledge to support success in future allied health classes and careers. Topics include biochemistry and chemical reactions, cell biology and metabolism, organism homeostasis and genetics. Relevance of these topics and the application of the scientific method and reasoning to humans are emphasized. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): MTH 091 with a grade of “C” or better or an acceptable mathematics placement test score. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.