Really confused with Bio I & II equivalents. Trying to plan my schedule. Please help!!!!

[Mand630Pmed]

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I am PreMed and am trying to plan out my schedule for all my semesters so I can keep on track. I know I need to take Bio I & II but I am having difficulty determining what classes are considered Bio I & II at my school since they all have different names and numbers.

My premed advisor told me I should take BIO102(Zoology), BIO231(Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy), BIO320(Genetics), and BIO340(Animal Physiology) in order to be prepared for the MCATs but I feel like I was mislead.

Can anybody please help me???!!!!! Any insight at all is appreciated! Thank you

Here are the classes I can choose from...

BIO 100 — General Zoology
Fundamental principles of zoology are examined. Lecture and laboratory sessions introduce organization, responsive- ness, reproduction, and classification on invertebrate and vertebrate animals while also analyzing the role of mankind on biodiversity. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Not for biology majors. 3 credits.

BIO 102 — Zoology
A more comprehensive treatment of general zoology. For science majors and minors. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 104 — General Biology
Creative and modern interpretation of biology concepts. Current and relevant topics emphasized in lecture. Dem- onstration laboratories. Satisfies the Tier 2 Natural Science 2 Liberal Education Program requirement. Not for biology majors. 3 credits.

BIO 110—Human Biology I
A survey of man’s functional anatomy starting at the molecular level then progressing through various cell and tissue types, organs and organ systems. Labs are anatomically oriented and include the dissection of a representative mammal. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 111—Human Biology II
Man’s functional anatomy is further explored focusing on physiological responses at the molecular and cellular level then progressing through various cell and tissue types, or- gans and organ systems. Labs are physiologically oriented and designed to examine human physiological responses. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 120 — Microbiology
Biology of microorganisms with emphasis on their roles in health and disease. Host defense mechanisms, immunology, and antimicrobial agents will be discussed in the context of infectious diseases. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 228—Vertebrate Zoology
The natural history, evolution and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrate animals are discussed in lecture; laboratories are devoted to the anatomy and taxonomy of the major vertebrate classes. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 229 — Invertebrate Zoology
General introduction to the invertebrates. The classification, morphology, ecology, and phylogeny of major invertebrate phyla is emphasized. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours; plus one all day Saturday or Sunday trip late in the course (students must provide transportation). Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 230 — Morphology of Vascular Plants
Comparative studies of the structure of representative early land plants, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants, with emphasis on evolutionary significance. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods each week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103. 4 credits.

BIO 231 — Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Study of vertebrate organs and systems from the standpoint of divergent and convergent evolution. Dissection of the dogfish and cat illustrate the principles. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 232—Morphology of Non-Vascular Plants
Basic structures, relationships, and life histories of repre- sentative algae and fungi are analyzed. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods each week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103. 4 credits.

BIO 233—General Microbiology I
Introduction to the biology of microorganisms; their tax- onomy, structure, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics are studied. Lecture, 2 hours, Laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Bio 102 and 103, and CHE 120. 4 credits

BIO 234—General Microbiology II
A detailed presentation of the role of microorganisms in nature, their interactions with higher organisms including pathogenesis, and their application to the production of in- dustrial products. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 233. 4 credits.

BIO 239 — Introductory Physiology
An introductory level discussion of the basic principles of physiology, including biological molecules and cells, tissue biology, and system physiology. Not appropriate for premeds. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 and 103 and CHE 120. 4 credits.

BIO 320 — Genetics
Biological inheritance in organisms from virus to man. Empha- sis is on design and analysis of experiments. Topics include the chemistry of the genes and gene action, cytogenetics, genes in development, and the genetic basis of evolution. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): one year of biology, CHE 120 and MAT 108. 4 credits.

BIO 339 — Plant Physiology
Metabolism, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, hormones, and water relations in the growth and development of plants. Homogenization, centrifugation, spectrophotometric, manometric, polarographic, and chromatographic tech- niques emphasized. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 and 103; CHE 120-121; BIO 239 recommended. 4 credits.

BIO 340—Animal Physiology
Basic principles of physiology with emphasis on the biochemi- cal and cellular mechanisms. Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical profession. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102, CHE 120-121 and PHY 200-201 or 210. 4 credits.

BIO 436 — Cell Biology
Molecular interaction and ultra-structure necessary to make up the functional unit of life, the cell. Introductory techniques of molecular biology are emphasized in the laboratory. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 320 and CHE 120-121. 4 credits.

 

[efle]

The two which will help most for the MCAT are Human Biology 1&2 I think

 

[Mand630Pmed]

The two which will help most for the MCAT are Human Biology 1&2 I think

Thank you for your response. That's what I had thought, I don't know why my advisor recommended zoology and others instead.

 

[efle]

Honestly, it doesn't matter much. Med schools just need to see one year of biology, which for some people means whatever 300 levels are most interesting if they have AP credit to skip the 100 level general bio.

For the MCAT, you will be learning a very specific set of things that a) probably won't be focused on in any of your classes and b) will need to be realearned two years down the road when you will have forgotten everything you do now. So take whatever interests you most, not what sounds pre-medish

 

[DiDoc]

I would say the Human Biology I&II sounds the best. Just keep in mind that those credits won't count toward your major if you are a Bio Major.

 

[ProudMD]

I am PreMed and am trying to plan out my schedule for all my semesters so I can keep on track. I know I need to take Bio I & II but I am having difficulty determining what classes are considered Bio I & II at my school since they all have different names and numbers.

My premed advisor told me I should take BIO102(Zoology), BIO231(Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy), BIO320(Genetics), and BIO340(Animal Physiology) in order to be prepared for the MCATs but I feel like I was mislead.

Can anybody please help me???!!!!! Any insight at all is appreciated! Thank you

Here are the classes I can choose from...

BIO 100 — General Zoology
Fundamental principles of zoology are examined. Lecture and laboratory sessions introduce organization, responsive- ness, reproduction, and classification on invertebrate and vertebrate animals while also analyzing the role of mankind on biodiversity. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Not for biology majors. 3 credits.

BIO 102 — Zoology
A more comprehensive treatment of general zoology. For science majors and minors. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 104 — General Biology
Creative and modern interpretation of biology concepts. Current and relevant topics emphasized in lecture. Dem- onstration laboratories. Satisfies the Tier 2 Natural Science 2 Liberal Education Program requirement. Not for biology majors. 3 credits.

BIO 110—Human Biology I
A survey of man’s functional anatomy starting at the molecular level then progressing through various cell and tissue types, organs and organ systems. Labs are anatomically oriented and include the dissection of a representative mammal. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 111—Human Biology II
Man’s functional anatomy is further explored focusing on physiological responses at the molecular and cellular level then progressing through various cell and tissue types, or- gans and organ systems. Labs are physiologically oriented and designed to examine human physiological responses. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 120 — Microbiology
Biology of microorganisms with emphasis on their roles in health and disease. Host defense mechanisms, immunology, and antimicrobial agents will be discussed in the context of infectious diseases. Credits not applicable toward biology major. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 4 credits.

BIO 228—Vertebrate Zoology
The natural history, evolution and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrate animals are discussed in lecture; laboratories are devoted to the anatomy and taxonomy of the major vertebrate classes. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 229 — Invertebrate Zoology
General introduction to the invertebrates. The classification, morphology, ecology, and phylogeny of major invertebrate phyla is emphasized. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours; plus one all day Saturday or Sunday trip late in the course (students must provide transportation). Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 230 — Morphology of Vascular Plants
Comparative studies of the structure of representative early land plants, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants, with emphasis on evolutionary significance. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods each week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103. 4 credits.

BIO 231 — Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Study of vertebrate organs and systems from the standpoint of divergent and convergent evolution. Dissection of the dogfish and cat illustrate the principles. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102. 4 credits.

BIO 232—Morphology of Non-Vascular Plants
Basic structures, relationships, and life histories of repre- sentative algae and fungi are analyzed. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods each week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 103. 4 credits.

BIO 233—General Microbiology I
Introduction to the biology of microorganisms; their tax- onomy, structure, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics are studied. Lecture, 2 hours, Laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Bio 102 and 103, and CHE 120. 4 credits

BIO 234—General Microbiology II
A detailed presentation of the role of microorganisms in nature, their interactions with higher organisms including pathogenesis, and their application to the production of in- dustrial products. Two three-hour lecture-laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 233. 4 credits.

BIO 239 — Introductory Physiology
An introductory level discussion of the basic principles of physiology, including biological molecules and cells, tissue biology, and system physiology. Not appropriate for premeds. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 and 103 and CHE 120. 4 credits.

BIO 320 — Genetics
Biological inheritance in organisms from virus to man. Empha- sis is on design and analysis of experiments. Topics include the chemistry of the genes and gene action, cytogenetics, genes in development, and the genetic basis of evolution. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): one year of biology, CHE 120 and MAT 108. 4 credits.

BIO 339 — Plant Physiology
Metabolism, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, hormones, and water relations in the growth and development of plants. Homogenization, centrifugation, spectrophotometric, manometric, polarographic, and chromatographic tech- niques emphasized. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 and 103; CHE 120-121; BIO 239 recommended. 4 credits.

BIO 340—Animal Physiology
Basic principles of physiology with emphasis on the biochemi- cal and cellular mechanisms. Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical profession. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 102, CHE 120-121 and PHY 200-201 or 210. 4 credits.

BIO 436 — Cell Biology
Molecular interaction and ultra-structure necessary to make up the functional unit of life, the cell. Introductory techniques of molecular biology are emphasized in the laboratory. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 320 and CHE 120-121. 4 credits.

I don't think you are being misled, but these courses are overkill for the current MCAT (not sure how the 2015 MCAT will play out).

Your AP Biology textbook (whichever version you used) is more than enough for the MCAT BS section.