Distance Learning

Courses

Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Care Professional

Credits:  4

Pre-requisite: Completion of ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to place into co-requisite remediation or higher.  

Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Care Professional is a survey of general principles of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on medical applications. It is restricted to students in Allied Health Science programs or requires the consent of the division chair. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. A student who successfully completes BIOL 1100K should:

  • Have an understanding of human anatomy and physiology
  • Possess a working knowledge of critical components, structures, and functions of the human systems.

Course Requirements:

  • Online Quizzes, assignments, and discussions
  • On-line lab assignments require the dissection of specimens (sheep brain and cow eye)
  • Students who live near Albany State University will pick-up the specimens in the Science/Math Division, those who live outside of the Albany State University area will have the specimens mailed to them.

Additional Requirements:

  • Dissection specimens (already paid for in your course fees)
  • Digital camera (phone camera will work) for certain assignments
  • A scanner for submission of labs by email is very helpful
  • Computer headphones with microphone is highly recommended, but you may use the speakers and microphone that are integrated with your computer
  • A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker
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  • Proctored Tests – This course requires 5 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University’s testing centers (East, West, or Cordele Campuses) or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

    There is an additional $40 Science Fee associated with this course.

Introduction to Environmental Biology

Credits:  4 Prerequisite: None

This course will give students the background necessary to understand complex environmental issues that they may hear about in the media or may be asked to vote on. It will help the student understand environmental interactions including, how humans impact the world we live in. This course is designed for non-science majors.

A student who successfully completes BIOL 1110K will be able to:

  • Discuss the complex environmental issues that are presented in the media
  • Compare and contrast point and non-point source pollutants
  • Compare and contrast the environmental effects of economies in developing versus developed nations
  • Discuss the complications of national and international laws on environmental issues
  • Discuss the current and past causes of extinction, and factors contributing to current causes of extinction and present logical arguments for and against the preservation of endangered species.
  • Compare the chemistries of air, water, and soil pollution problems and identify factors that lead to soil loss and degradation.
  • Discuss U.S. freshwater supply problems and different ways to get freshwater.
  • Discuss the laws related to mineral leasing.
  • Discuss the types and sources of hazardous waste and compare and contrast various ways of storing and processing hazardous waste
  • Compare and contrast renewable and non-renewable resources and state the expected life of major non-renewable resources
  • Compare and contrast various methods for the generation of electricity, and the costs and dangers associated with each.
  • State the current U.S. and world populations and discuss the effects of population growth and ways to control it, as well as discuss the relationship between population growth and other environmental problems.

Course Requirements:

  • Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and laboratory exercises.

Additional Requirements:

  • A computer with Microsoft WORD and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView. See https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

    Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State’s Albany or Cordele campuses or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

     

Intro to Biological Sciences

Course Pre-requisite: Completion or exemption of all learning support requirements.

Credits:  4

A course designed for non-science majors that emphasizes fundamental concepts of the cell (i.e. cell structure and function, mitosis and metabolism), and plant anatomy and physiology through the use of lectures, audio visual aids, selected laboratory experiments, and demonstrations.

Intro to Biological Sciences II

Course Pre-requisite: BIOL 1111K

Credits: 4

A course designed for non-science majors that emphasizes human anatomy and physiology, classical and molecular genetics, evolution, ecology, and surveys the plant and animal kingdoms through lectures, audio-visual aids, selected laboratory experiments, and demonstrations.

Course Requirements:

  • Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and laboratory exercises.

Additional Requirements:

 

Introduction to Research

Course Pre-requisite: BIOL 1111K, CHEM 1212K, PHYS 1112K or consent of Division Dean.

Credits: 2

This course is designed specifically to teach students pursuing degrees in health professions the basic principles of performing a scientific research project. Each student will identify a problem, perform a literature search, design and perform an experiment, analyze data and present the results.

Principles of Biology I

Credits:  4

Pre-requisite: Completion of English composition I with C or better or exemption of all learning support requirements - (Only for BIO Majors)

This class is the first part of a two course sequence for students majoring in Biology.  Biology I is the first part of a two course sequence required for students majoring in Biology. Designed specifically for the Biology major, discussions will include the chemistry of macromolecules in biological systems, cell structure and function, membrane structure and function, energy and metabolism, photosynthesis, cell communication, mitosis and meiosis, DNA structure, transcription and translation. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

A student who successfully completes BIOL 2107K will:

  • Possess a strong foundation in the basic principles of biology and a strong framework that will enable him or her to succeed in advanced biology courses.

Course Requirements:

  • Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and laboratory exercises.
  • Proctored Tests – this course requires 5 proctored tests . Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele Campuses)– students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course.  Albany State University’s off-site proctor policy may be found in the course. This course has more stringent standards than Albany State University’s minimum requirements. Libraries, K-12 schools, and administrators are routinely denied.  (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Additional Requirements:

Principles of Biology II

Credits:  4 Prerequisite: BIOL 2107K

Biology II is the second part of the two course sequence required for students majoring in Biology. The two course sequence is designed to give students a broad foundation in the biological sciences that will enable them to pursue advanced courses in the biology curriculum. The continuity and diversity of life, evolution and activities of plant and animal life and its environment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the following topics: classical and molecular genetics, organic evolution, plant and animal reproduction, human anatomy and physiology, ecology and environment. Selected laboratory exercises are used to emphasize the continuity, evolution and activities of plan and animal life which includes classical and molecular genetics, organic evolution, plant and animal reproduction, human anatomy and physiology, ecology and the environment.

A student who successfully completes BIOL 2108K will:

  • Possess a strong foundation in the basic principles of biology and a strong framework that will enable him or her to succeed in advanced biology courses.

  • Course Requirements:

  • Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and laboratory exercises.

  • Proctored Tests – this course requires 5 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele Campuses) – students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course. Albany State University’s off-site proctor policy may be found in the course. This course has more stringent standards than Albany State University’s minimum requirements. Libraries, K-12 schools, and administrators are routinely denied. (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

    Additional Requirements:

  • Biology LabPaq: BK-2B w/lab manual purchased at LabPaq online at www.athomescience.com/index.htm ($219.00 – double check website for price variance)

  • Access to 600X microscope – may also be purchased at LabPaq online at www.athomescience.com/index.htm ($112.00 – double check website for price variance)

  • A computer with appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView. See https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

 

Introduction to Microbiology - HYBRID (Not Fully Online)

*Important! BIOL 2211K Introduction to Microbiology.  IS A HYBRID (not fully online)

This course offered at Albany State University as a hybrid option with the coursework online and the Lab on campus.  In order to accommodate students who must travel to campus, we typically offer a few different sections with one (long) lab a week to minimize travel time including some Saturday only labs. If traveling to our campus is not feasible for you, please contact your advisor for assistance obtaining a transient permission letter to take this course at an institution near you.  

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Credits: 4 Completion or exemption of all learning support requirements.

This course is designed as an introductory course in human anatomy and physiology. Discussions include fundamental concepts related to the gross and microscopic structure and functional relationships of the integument, bones, muscles, nerves and endocrine organs. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

A student who successfully completes BIOL 2411K should:

  • Have an understanding of human anatomy and physiology
  • Possess a working knowledge of critical components, structures, and functions of the human systems.

Course Requirements:

  • Online Quizzes and assignments
  • On-line lab assignments require the dissection of specimens (sheep brain and cow eye)
  • Students who live near Albany State University will pick-up the specimens in the Science/Math Division, those who live outside of the Albany State University area will have the specimens mailed to them.

Additional Requirements:

  • Dissection specimens (already paid for in your course fees)
  • Digital camera (phone camera will work) for certain assignments
  • A scanner for submission of labs by email is very helpful
  • Computer headphones with microphone is highly recommended, but you may use the speakers and microphone that are integrated with your computer
  • A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
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  • Some of the labs require common household item

    Proctored Tests – This course requires 5 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University’s testing centers (East, West, or Cordele Campuses) or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

    There is an additional $40 Science Fee associated with this course.

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credits:  4 Pre-requisite: BIOL 2411K or BIOL 2108K.

This course is a continuation of human anatomy and physiology I (BIOL 2411). Discussion will focus on the structure and functions of body systems (endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive). Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

  • A student who successfully completes BIOL 2412K should: Have an understanding of human anatomy and physiology
  • Possess a working knowledge of critical components, structures, and functions of the human systems.

Course Requirements:

  • Online Quizzes and assignments
  • On-line lab assignments require the dissection of specimens (sheep heart and sheep kidney)
  • Students who live near Albany State University will pick-up the specimens in the Science/Math Division, those who live outside of the Albany State University area will have the specimens mailed to them.

Additional Requirements:

  • Dissection specimens (already paid for in your course fees)
  • Digital camera (phone camera will work) for certain assignments
  • A scanner for submission of labs by email is very helpful
  • Computer headphones with microphone is highly recommended, but you may use the speakers and microphone that are integrated with your computer
  • A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
  • Printer

    Proctored Tests – This course requires 5 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University’s testing centers (East, West, or Cordele Campuses) or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

    There is an additional $40 Science Fee associated with this course.