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Course Descriptions

Biology (BIO)

BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology

–Fa

4 hours

Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis

in central concepts. This is the first biology course for majors, open

to others with high school biology and chemistry backgrounds.

Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100)

BIO-1120 General Zoology

–Sp

4 hours

This course will provide an integrative study of the diversity

of organisms that make up the animal kingdom. Morphology,

physiology, and ecology of the major phyla will be integrated with

principles of population dynamics to study the continuities and

discontinuities among the animal taxa. Two fifty-minute lectures

and two 2-hour labs per week.

Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction

to Biology. (

Fee: $100)

BIO-2210 Microbiology

–Fa

4 hours

A study of the characteristics, culture, and control of bacteria,

viruses, and fungi. A major emphasis is placed on microorganisms

and disease, with some coverage of industrial and environmental

topics. Laboratory techniques are emphasized. Two lectures and

two two-hour laboratories per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM-1000

Principles of Chemistry; CHEM-1010 Principles of Biochemistry or

equivalent.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-2250 Cell Biology

–Fa, Sp

4 hours

Foundational knowledge of cell biology including basic

mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism, division,

and physiology. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory.

Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-2500 General Botany

–Fa

4 hours

A survey of the phyla of the plant kingdom and autotrophic

prokaryotes and protists. Laboratory experiences will focus upon

field botany, plant communities, and opportunities to investigate

plant processes. Special emphasis will be upon the growth

and development and the anatomy and physiology of flowering

plants. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. (

Fee: $100)

BIO-2600 General Ecology

–Sp

3 hours

A study of the interrelationships among plants, animals, and

microbes and with their environment. Basic theory of biotic

communities and ecosystems will provide insights about energy

flow, nutrient cycling, and responses to natural and human

disturbances of terrestrial, aquatic, and wetland systems. Two

lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisites:

Two semesters of biology

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3300 Genetics

–Fa

4 hours

This is an integrative course of the areas of classical and

molecular genetics. Focus on the principles of heredity in

prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, which includes the

understanding of transmission genetics on a molecular level. The

molecular nature of genes, including gene expression, mutations,

and manipulation of DNA will be emphasized. Three lectures

and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: BIO-1110

Introduction to Biology; BIO-2250 Cell Biology.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3410 Invertebrate Zoology

–Fa

3 hours

This course will provide an overview of the diversity of

invertebrates. It will take an integrative approach to learning about

invertebrate taxonomy, ecology, morphology, and physiology. Field

collections of local fauna will be used to learn the principles of

invertebrate classification and to study local biological diversity.

Prerequisite: BIO-1120 General Zoology.

(Fee: $100) (even years)

BIO-3420 Vertebrate Zoology

–Sp

3 hours

This course is a study of the diversity among the vertebrate

classes with an emphasis on continuity and discontinuity of

morphological form and physiological function of vertebrate

systems.

Prerequisite: BIO-1120 General Zoology.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I

–Fa

4 hours

Study of the structure and function of the human body with an

emphasis on body systems. Includes human tissues, skeletal,

muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Two lectures and

one three-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: BIO-2250 Cell

Biology.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II

–Sp

4 hours

Study of the structure and function of the human body systems,

including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal

systems. Laboratory focuses on physiological phenomena. Three

lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite: BIO-3450

Human Structure and Function I.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3510 Plant Physiology

–Sp

3 hours

A study of the physiological aspects of vascular plants with

emphasis upon plant-soil water relationships, mineral nutrition,

photosynthesis, and plant growth and development. Two lectures

and one 3-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: BIO-2500

General Botany.

(Fee: $100) (odd years)

BIO-3520 Plant Taxonomy

–Sp

3 hours

A study of the naming and classification of common vascular

plants with emphasis upon field identification in the context

of plant community and taxonomic family, plant collecting and

herbarium techniques, and the importance of plants in global

stewardship and missions. Two lectures and one three-hour

laboratory per week. Includes a travel study opportunity during

spring break.

Prerequisite: BIO-2500 General Botany.

(Fee: $100)

(even years)

BIO-3600 Environmental Ethics

–Sp

3 hours

An introductory study of ethical systems that addresses

the relationship and responsibility of humankind toward the

natural world. Emphasis will be upon the biblical environmental

stewardship ethic and its application to contemporary

environmental issues. Three lectures per week.

Prerequisites: One

semester of biology; junior status; permission of instructor.

(odd

years)

BIOA-3600 Topics in Environmental Biology

–Sp, Su

4 hours

Enrollment in this course signifies that the student has

chosen to enroll in two or more Au Sable Institute courses in an

upcoming term taught by faculty of various evangelical Christian

colleges and universities. Course descriptions of the more than

20 Cedarville-approved Au Sable courses are available in the Au

Sable Institute Bulletin available from the department Au Sable

representative or at the Au Sable website. Enrollment begins

when the student contacts the University Au Sable representative.

Appropriate course titles will appear on the student’s transcript

with letter grades when the studies are completed. More

information on Au Sable Institute is available under Travel Studies

Opportunities or at

ausable.org

.

Prerequisite: acceptance to

attend Au Sable Institute.

BIO-3610 Environmental Physiology and Ecology

–Sp

4 hours

A study of both physiological ecology and field ecology. The

course begins with field and laboratory studies of adaptations to

winter at the organismic and cellular levels and includes a travel

study experience in the “North Woods.” Spring emphasis shifts

to field ecology with emphasis on aquatic, forest, and prairie

ecosystems. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2500 General

Botany, BIO-2600 General Ecology.

(Fee: $100)

BIO-3710 Biochemistry

–Sp

4 hours

A study of the chemical and physical properties of

macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and

nucleic acids, and the metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and

thermodynamics associated with these molecules. Three lectures

and one lab per week.

Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to

Biology; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

BIO-1110 – BIO-3710