1983-1984 Academic Catalog

71-114 Introduction to -A 5 hours Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis on central concepts. This is the first biology course for majors; it may be taken by others with good preparation in high school biol– ogy and chemistry. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. 71-115 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. Prerequi– site: 71-114 Introduction to Biology. 71-134 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 empha– sized. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Pre– requisite: 71-114 Introduction to Biology. 71-200 Environmental Biology-Sp 5 hours An integrated study of the Scriptural and ecological principles which provide a basis for Christian stewardship of the environ– ment and its biological and physical resources, with specific ap– plications to current global, national, and community environ– mental concerns. Laboratory field trips to aquatic, forest, agricul– tural, and urban ecosystems will emphasize species interrelation– ships, matter-energy-cash flow modeling, human impacts, and proposals for improved stewardship. Three (or four) lectures and one 2-hour (or 3-hour) lab, totaling 6 contact hours per week. Pre– requisite: Biology majors, 71-115 General Zoology and 71-134 General Botany. 71-212 Invertebrate W 5 hours A survey of representative invertebrates to include morphology and relations. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-115 General Zoology. (Alternate, even years) 71-213 Vertebrate Zoology Sp 5 hours A study of the various vertebrate groups, with emphasis upon vertebrate anatomy. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-115 General Zoology. (Alternate,even years) 71-216, 71-217 Human and - W, S 5 hours quarter A survey of the principal systems of the human body with em– phasis on both structure and function. 71-216 includes a review of basic biology plus the skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. 71-217 includes the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, di– gestive, urinary, and reproduction system. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 71-100 Principles of Biology or equivalent. 71-235 Plant Anatomy- W 5 hours Plant cells, tissues, and organs are studied in detail. Attention is given to microtechnique including the killing, fixing, embed– ding, sectioning, staining, and mounting of tissues. Three lec– tures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisile: 71-134 General Botany. (Alternate, udd years) 71-236 Taxonomy of Seed Plants - Sp 5 hours The study includes the classification of the flowering plant, with some time given to the history of classification and the vari– ous systems by which the angiosperms have been catalogued. Each student makes a collection of plants. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-134 General Botany. (Alternate, even years) 71a238 - Sp 5 hours A study of plant microorganisms viruses and their relation- ship to man's economy and hygiene. Basic laboratory techniques are stressed. Three lectures and three 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-114 Introduction to Biology and 71-151 General Chemistry. 71-305 Ecology Practicum - Sp 2 hours A study of the structure and functions of ecosystems with em– phasis upon methods of ecosystem analysis. Supervised field studies will provide practical experience in examining ecological relationships in our man-dominated rural and urban environment. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 71-306 Genetics - W 5 hours A study of the principles of heredity and their application to plant, animal, and human life. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-114 Introduction to Biol– ogy and 71-184 Introduction to Analysis. 71-311 Vertebrate Embryology 5 hours A study of the initiation and development of tissues and organs