2015-16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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Department of Science and Mathematics
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 . 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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Course Descriptions BIO-1110 – BIO-3710