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: $125) 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. (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-3530 Agricultural Science–Sp 3 hours A study of soil, plant, and animal systems in modern agricultural production and management. Emphasis will be placed on genetic improvement, nutrition, growth and development, resource management, and agricultural products in the global marketplace. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany; BIO-2600 General Ecology. (Fee: $100) 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–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 Ecophysiology–Fa 3 hours A study of the physiological characteristics of organisms that permit them to be successful in various environmental conditions. This course includes both field and laboratory studies focusing on both warm and cold environments, and covers material from cells to ecosystems. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany; BIO-2600 General Ecology. (odd years) (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-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $150) BIO-3800 Biological Research–Fa, Sp 2 hours Student participates in an inquiry-based research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. The project stresses methods of science including literature reviews, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of the results. The research project may be geared toward completion of the senior seminar capstone experience. Prerequisites: Sophomore status; permission of instructor. (Fee: $200) BIO-3810 Biological Research Internship–Fa 1–2 hours Student will participate in an 8–10 week summer undergraduate research program of their choosing at an accredited university or medical facility. Prior to participation in the research program, the student must have the program approved by the biology faculty member in charge of the course. In addition, the student will receive a progress report form which will be filled out by the student and signed by the student’s research advisor. To receive credit for the course, the student must turn in the progress report along with a copy of their laboratory notebook or research log, submit a 5–10 page research summary, and meet with the faculty member in charge of the course. Prerequisite: Sophomore status. BIO-4200 Advanced Ecology–Fa 3 hours An advanced study of fundamental concepts of ecology across the organizational hierarchy from gene to globe. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of biodiversity, biogeography, biogeochemistry, evolution, and conservation with respect to a biblical environmental stewardship ethic in the face of global environmental change. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Course includes a travel study experience to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Crosslisted with ENVS. Prerequisite: BIO-2600 General Ecology or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $150) BIO-4350 Immunology–Fa 4 hours Study of the human immune system, including descriptions of basic immunological phenomena, biochemistry of antibodies and antigens, the cellular and genetic components of the immune response, and immunopathology. Students will also learn immunological techniques commonly used in clinical and research applications. Three lectures, one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics. (Fee: $125) BIO-4360 Infectious Diseases–Sp 3 hours This course will cover key concepts that relate to the emergence, the spread, and the control of infectious disease epidemics, including history of infectious diseases, basic concepts of microbial biology, taxonomy, antimicrobials, introduction to infection and immunity, bacterial/viral/fungal/parasitic pathogens and associated diseases, and diagnosis/treatment/control of infectious diseases. The future of infectious diseases including evolution of virulence, emergence of drug resistance, and eradication of diseases will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics or GBIO-3350 Principles of Immunology. (odd years) BIO-4450 2 hours Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy–Fa, Sp This course will prepare students for the first–year medical school gross anatomy course. The course is laboratory–based and will introduce students to various surgical/dissection techniques and enhance student’s understanding of human anatomy through a systems based approach. Areas of focus include the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems. Prerequisite: BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II and permission of instructor. (Fee: $200) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 229 Course Descriptions BIO-3460 – BIO-4450
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