# Biology (BIO) courses

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/index.php?catoid=2

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### BIO 111 — Basic Microbiology

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 162 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly
- **Prerequisite:** BIO110, BIO 190 or BIO 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as BIO-111 (/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/fall-2026/bio.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections listed as BIO-111 (/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/spring-2027/bio.md)
- Student Learning Outcomes: Describe Robert Koch's postulates and steps. Describe the characteristics between Gram+ and Gram - organisms. Describe the major differences between viruses and other pathogens.
- General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )
- Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course encompasses introduction to the morphology, physiology, ecology and pathogenicity of the major groups of bacteria, including a general survey of other microorganisms. All topics are based on specifically stated learning objectives which the student has to master in order to progress through the course. Mastery is evidenced through quizzes and examinations. To help the students, laboratories and theories are integrated and each student is further helped in the mastery of the materials by the professor's use of charts, modules, videos, power point lectures, in conjunction with instructional aide, tutor, and/or professor sessions including group and individualized conferences.

### BIO 190 — Biology Sequence I for Majors

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 162 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly
- **Advisory:** Eligible for college-level Math, or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates AND Eligible for college-level English, or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Student Learning Outcomes: Explain the cell cycle Examine and report on DNA replication Investigate and report on the evidence for evolution
- General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )
- Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course sequence part I of II, intended for science majors, covers principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, cell morphologies, biological molecules, molecular genetics, including cell division and reproduction and its control, homeostasis, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, laboratory methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational.

### BIO 191 — Biology Sequence II for Majors

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 162 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly
- **Advisory:** Eligible for college-level Math, or appropriate placement based on AB 705 mandates AND Eligible for college-level English, or appropriate placement based on AB 705 mandates
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Student Learning Outcomes: Distinguish the differences between animal and plant cells Define the characteristics of a typical plant flower Define the characteristics of the fish heart anatomy
- General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )
- Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course sequence part II of II, intended for science majors, includes a survey of the biology and diversity of organisms, and examines the basic principles governing evolution of organisms and interactions between organisms and the environment, including microbes, protozoa, fungi, plants, and animals. This course also emphasizes classification, structure and function of organisms, ecological principles, and mechanisms of evolution. The philosophy of science, laboratory methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational.

### BIO 210 — Human Anatomy

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 108 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly
- **Prerequisite:** BIO 100 (now BIOL C1001) and BIO 101 (now BIOL C1001L)
- **Advisory:** BIO 190 and BIO 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections listed as BIO-210 (/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/fall-2026/bio.md)
- Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the ability to apply basic knowledge regarding the structure of the respiratory system to predicting its responses in maintaining homeostasis. Apply the structural organization of the nervous system to how it processes information. Integrate the structure and function of the kidneys in the regulation of fluid, electrolyte and pH balance.
- General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )
- Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course on Human Anatomy involves the topics of the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors..

### BIO 211 — Human Physiology

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 162 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly
- **Prerequisite:** BIO 210
- **Advisory:** BIO 190 and BIO 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 3 sections listed as BIO-211 (/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/spring-2027/bio.md)
- Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the scientific method as employed by health professionals to evaluate real-world problems involving the skin, skeletal and muscular systems. Appraise the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis.
- General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )
- Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course provides detailed study of the functions of the human body. Great emphasis is placed on the varied body systems and their interrelationships for maintaining the body homeostasis. It involves study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. To help each student attain the aforementioned goal, laboratories and theories are integrated.