1976-1977 Academic Catalog

78 Cedarville College DEPARTMENTAL COURSES 120 Introduction to Computer Programming 1 hour A three-week course in which the use of the computer, as an educational tool, is stressed. Each student will learn the basic principles of programming and will be required to write several simple programs relating to his academic major. Time-sharing facilities will be available for program debugging and execution. 440 Seminar 1 hour Presentation of selected topics by students, faculty and guest lecturers. The studept's pre– sentation will be from either library or laboratory research. Required of all Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics majors. A total of two credit hours is allowed. Prerequisite: Senior classifica– tion with a major or minor in the Department of Science and Mathematics A. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 100 Principles of Biology 5 hours A presentation and development of biological principles common to both animal and plant kingdoms. A consideration of basic biological phenomena with considerable emphasis upon the molecular approach. The course is designed for the non-science major. Four lectures, and one 2-hour laboratory per week. 104 Introduction to Cell Biology -A 5 hours Structure and function of plarit and animal cells are explored, with emphasis on central con– cepts. This is the first biology course for majors; it may be taken by others with good preparation in high school biology and chemistry. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratories per week. 115 General Zoology - W 5 hours A survey of the animal kingdom and of zoological principles, with an introduction to anatomy, physiology, and classification. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: Biology 104 134 General Botany - A 5 hours A study of basic functions and structures of plants beginning with the algae and fungi and finishing with the flowering plants. The methodology and techniques of plant science are em– phasized. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Biology 104 203 Natural Resource Conservation 5 hours An ecological approach to natural resource conservation with emphasis on population, air and water pollution, wildlife conservation and other contemporary ecological prob– lems. The course is designed for non-science majors. Science majors may take the course as an elective only. 211 Vertebrate Embryology 5 hours A study of the initiation and development of tissues and organs, with emphasis on embryonic development of vertebrates, including the human. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories each week. Prerequisite: Biology 115 (Alternate, odd years) 212 Invertebrate Zoology - W 5 hours A survey of representative invertebrates, to include morphology and relations. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: Biology 115 (Alternate, even years) 213 Vertebrate Zoology - Sp 5 hours A study of the various vertebrate groups, with emphasis upon vertebrate anatomy. Three lec– tures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: Biology 115 (Alternate, even years) 216-217 Human Anatomy and Physiology -A, W 5 hours A study of the systems and functions of the human body with the primary emphasis being given to muscle and nerve physiology. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Biology 100