1993-1994 Academic Catalog

BI0-306 Genetics--A 5 hours A study of the principles of heredity and their application to plant, animal, and human life. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology and GSCI-184 College Algebra. (Fee: $30) BI0-312 Invertebrate Zoology--Sp hours A survey of representative invertebrates to include taxonomic, morphological, and evolutionary relationships. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. $30) (even years) BI0-313 Zoology--Sp hours A study of the various vertebrate groups, with emphasis upon vertebrate taxonomy and anatomy. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (Fee: $30) (even years) BI0-316,317 Human Structure Function 11--W,Sp 5 each nn!ll1Mu•r The study of structure and function of the human body special emphasis on body systems. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI0-115 General Zoology (Fee: $30) (odd years) BI0-334 Plant a.nd Ecology--Sp hours Field botany; students learn to identify vascular plant species, collect and preserve specimens, and associate them with their respective taxonomic families and biotic communities. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week; some extended field Prerequisite: BI0-134 General Botany. (Fee: $30) ••.,L.u-_,_,.. Plant Physiology--W hours A study of the unique physiological processes of plant life. These include plant and soil-water relationships, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and mechanisms that enable plants to coordinate their growth and development in response to environmental stimuli. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI0-134 General Botany and CHEM-357 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $30) (odd years) BI0-340 through BI0-349 5 hours each Includes a selection of 5-hour courses taught at AuSable Institute by faculty of various evangelical Christian colleges: BI0-311 Fish and Ecc)losi~ BI0-340 BI0-341 Resources BI0-322 Field BI0-343 Animal IH·,..,.11"""""' BI0-344 Natural Resources Practicum I BI0-345 LmmoJ10~ BI0-346 En 1 vinimm1enta! cnenlist1~y BI0-347 Insect nuimn1om1v BI0-348 r'.ll.'41IL..lllLA"- BI0-349 Resources Practicum II BI0-482 Restoration Ec<>lo~~ CHEM-332 Environmental l.:bemist1·y Each course emphasizes Christian stewardship of natural resources as its integrative theme. Students should register the desired number of hours under BI0-340. Selected course titles will appear on the transcript when the work is completed. Choice can be made from four course sequences which, if completed in addition to requirements for the biology major, will earn certifica– tion in one of the following areas designed to prepare students for employment or graduate study: (1) Interpretive Naturalist, (2) Water Resource Analyst, (3) Land Resource Analyst, and (4) Environmental Analyst. Prerequisite: BI0-200 Environmental Biology. BI0-400 In<Jleoima.ent Study in Biology hours Independent experimental study involving a particular biological phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: Major in biology and permission of advisor. (Fee: $5/hour) BI0-405 Environmental 4-10 hours An opportunity to participate an experience, arranged in conjunction with local or state agencies. Provides experience in such activities as nature interpretation, plant and animal cataloging, habitat restoration, ecological studies, and administration of environmentally related projects of community concern. Prerequisite: BI0-200 General Ecology, CHEM-357 Chemistry. Molecular of the Cell--A 5 hours A study of the cell with special emphasis on molecular organiza– tion and function. Four lectures and one 3-hour· laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology, CHEM- 357 Chemistry. (Fee: $30) (even .lU.0.'U'--u... ..._ Vertebrate Embryology--W 5 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 per week. BI0-115 General Zoology. (Fee: $30) (odd years) .!Ull'U•--•_,.. Kad.i~1tio1n Biology--A 4 hours The effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems and methods of using radioisotopes. Introductory material on radiation physics and dosimetry is included. The laboratory exercises introduce the student to basic instrumentation and techniques in the safe handling of radioisotopes. The course may be applied to either a biology or a chemistry major. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.. Prerequisite: One year of chemistry, one course in biology, one course in mathematics. (Fee: $30) (odd years) hours Fundamental facts and principles of chemistry. Quantitative techniques are stressed in the laboratory during the first two quarters. Laboratory emphasis is on qualitative analysis during the third quarter. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. ._....Ju_,r.....- ,_.J,. Principles of Chemistry or high school 4 hours A study of theory, techniques, and calculations involved in gravimetric and volu-metric analysis of inorganic substances. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-152 General Chemistry. (Fee: $30) CHEM-255 Analytical Chemistry--Sp hours A continuation of Quantitative Analysis, with emphasis on instrumental analysis. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-254 Quantitative Analysis. (Fee: $30) CHEM-356 Biochemistry--Sp 5 hours A study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleoproteins and their relationship to life and metabolic processes. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-357 Organic Chemistry. (Fee: $30) CHEM-357,358,359 Organic Chemistry hours each quarter A detailed study of the general principles, aliphatics, aromatics, natural products, etc. Emphasis is placed on mechanism. Fall quarter: four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Winter quarter: three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Spring quarter: three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-152 General Chemistry. (Fee: $30) CHEM-450 Independent in Chemistry 1-4 hours Independent experimental of some chemical phenomenon. (Fee: $5/hour)