Biology at COM
Faculty
Chris Allen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 149
409.938.1211 x333/244
888.258.8859 x333/244
callen@com.edu
Patricia Brown, Ph.D.
Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 117
409.938.1211 x330/244
888.258.8859 x330/244
pbrown@com.edu
Ndu Dikeocha, Ph.D., D.V.M.
Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 148
409.938.1211 x502/244
888.258.8859 x502/244
ndikeocha@com.edu
Marilynn Kish-Molina
Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 119
409.938.1211 x328/244
888.258.8859 x328/244
mkmolina@com.edu
Tracy Orr
Assistant Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 118
409.938.1211 x575/244
888.258.8859 x575/244
torr@com.edu
Asha Stephens
Assistant Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 149
409.938.1211 x332/244
888.258.8859 x332/244
astephens@com.edu
Renate True, Ph.D.
Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 101
409.938.1211 x331/244
888.258.8859 x331/244
rtrue@com.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Marcel Duronslet
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
mduronslet@com.edu
Igor Yakushkin, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
iyakushkin@com.edu
BIOL 1322. FOOD AND NUTRITION. (lecture 3, lab 0). CREDIT 3.
Stresses fundamental principles of human nutrition; physiological bases for nutrient
needs for all ages; factors to consider in meeting the needs for individuals and groups.
Prerequisite: CPT Reading 74. This course is sometimes offered as a distance learning
course. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face and Internet
BIOL 1406. (formerly BIOL 1408). GENERAL BIOLOGY I. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
Survey of biology that includes the chemical basis of life, structure and biology of the
cell, molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and a systematic study of the anatomy and
physiology of vertebrates with emphasis on the human. Credit by examination available.
Prerequisite: CPT Reading 74. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face and Web-enhanced
BIOL 1407. (formerly BIOL 1409). GENERAL BIOLOGY II. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
Survey of biology that includes ecology, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, taxonomy,
organismal diversity, plant anatomy and physiology, invertebrate anatomy and
physiology, and animal behavior. Credit by examination available. Prerequisite: CPT
Reading 74. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face and Web-enhanced
BIOL 2305. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. (lecture 3, lab 0). CREDIT 3.
The study of disease processes relating to the structure and function of the
human body. Includes the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive,
urinary, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, and
immune systems. Functional changes associated with disease, injury, or stress
in the human body are
emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, 2420
Delivery Methods: Web-enhanced
BIOL 2401. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART I. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A study of the chemical basis of life, cells, cellular metabolism, water, electrolyte and pH
balances, tissues and systems, integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine.
Laboratory includes selected mammalian material to accompany lectures. Prerequisite:
CPT Reading 79. BIOL 1406 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite, but is not required.
This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face
BIOL 2402. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART II. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A study of the digestive system, nutrition, respiratory system and blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, urinary system, reproductive system, and human development. Laboratory includes selected mammalian material to accompany lectures. Prerequisite: CPT Reading 79 and BIOL 2401 ('C' or better) or instructor's approval. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face
BIOL 2404. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A survey of the structure and function of the human body, including the nervous, endocrine, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and lymphatic/immune systems. Prerequisite: CPT Reading 79 or instructor's approval. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face
BIOL 2416. GENETICS. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
Principles of inheritance in plants and animals including Mendelian patterns and linkage,
and the molecular basis of inheritance with emphasis on DNA structure, replication
and gene expression. Laboratory will include demonstrating patterns of inheritance
using Drosophila melanogaster and utilizing molecular techniques to isolate and analyze
DNA. Recommended for biology majors, premedical, predental, and preveterinary students.
Prerequisites: Eight (8) credit hours selected from BIOL 1406, 1407, 2401, 2402,
and 2420, or equivalent courses. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Web-enhanced
BIOL 2420. MICROBIOLOGY. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
Principles and applications of microbial activity, with emphasis on the bacterial types.
The morphology, physiology, genetics, and classification of microorganisms with relationship
to man. Sterilization, staining, and pure culture techniques, as well as media
preparation, are stressed in the laboratory. Prerequisites: Eight (8) credit hours selected
from BIOL 1406, 2401 and 2402, or equivalent courses. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face-to-Face and Web-enhanced