1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Science Mathematics 7 Departmental Courses SCED-301 Teaching Science--A 2 hours A course designed to introduce prospective secondary school science teachers to the curriculum, materials, and methods of classroom and laboratory science teaching. SCED-302 Teaching Mathematics--A 2 hours A course designed to introduce prospective secondary school mathematics teachers to the curriculum, materials, and methods of mathematics classroom teaching. SCED-321 Clinical Teaching in Science or Mathematics-A,W,Sp 1-3 hours A practical on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to assist a college instrnctor in classroom and laboratory teaching, evaluation, and related responsibilities. The student must complete forty (40) clock hours of clinical involvement in the teaching field for which certification is desired. Students desiring certification in an additional field must complete an additional one (1) credit hour, representing 20 clock hours of experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. GSCI-440 Seminar--A,W,Sp 1 hour Each student presents a paper from library or laboratory research. Approval of the topic by the student's advisor and seminar instructor must be obtained and the date of presentation set before enrolling in the course. The student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty members may present papers at the invitation of the instructor. Required of all science and mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Senior classifica– tion and attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years. Biological Science BI0-114 Introduction to Biology--A 5 hours Strncture and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis on central concepts. This is the first biology course for majors; open to others with high school biology and chemistry background. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $35) BI0-115 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: BI0- 114 Introduction to Biology. (Fee: $35) BI0-134 General Botany--A 5 hours A survey of the vascular plants, bryophytes, algae, and fungi, with an introduction to their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and economic importance. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology. (Fee: $35) BI0-200 General Ecology--Sp 5 hours A study of the interrelationships between living organisms and environment with emphasis upon environmental physiology, ecosystem and community ecology, and environmental stewardship. Laboratories feature field studies of representative aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Three (or four) lectures and one 3-hour (or 4- hour) lab, totaling 7 contact hours per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology and BI0-134 General Botany. (Fee: $35) BI0-218 Pathophysiology--Sp 5 hours An analysis of the adaptations and alterations in human bodily function. Prerequisite: BI0-217 Human Anatomy and Physiology. BI0-238 Introductory Microbiology--W 5 hours A study of bacteria, fungi, and virnses and their relationship to man's economy and hygiene. Basic laboratory techniques are stressed. Three lectures and three 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology and CHEM-151 General Chemistry. (Fee: $35) BI0-300 Environmental Physiology 5 hours Study of physiological mechanisms and adaptations by which plants, animals, and humans regulate life processes in response to light, temperature, moisture, and chemical substances in their environment. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week; contact hours include one 4-day weekend trip into the "north woods." Prerequisites: BI0-115 General Zoology, BI0-134 General Botany, CHEM-152 General Chemistry II. (Fee $35) 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-185 Precalculus. (Fee: $35) BI0-312 Invertebrate Zoology--Sp 5 hours A survey of representative invertebrates to include taxonomic, morphological, and evolutionaiy relationships. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (Fee: $35) (even years) BI0-313 Vertebrate Zoology--Sp 5 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: $35) (even years) BI0-316,317 Human Structure and Function I, II--W,Sp 5 hours each quarter The study of structure and function of the human body with special emphasis on body systems. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (Fee: $35) (odd years) BI0-334 Plant Taxonomy and Ecology--Sp 5 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 trips. Prerequisite: BI0-134 General Botany. (Fee: $35) BI0-336 Plant Physiology--W 5 hours A study of the unique physiological processes of plant life: 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: $35) (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: BIOA/GEOL/GEOG 301 Land Resources BIOA-302 Limnology (Water Resources) BIOA/GEOG 303 Natural Resources Practicum BIOA-311 Field Botany BIOA-312 Insect Biology and Ecology BIOA-321 Animal Ecology BIOA-322 Aquatic Biology BIOA-340 Topics in Environmental Biology BIOA-342 Fish Biology and Ecology BIOA/GE0-471 Conservation Biology BIOA-482 Restoration Ecology CHEM-332 Environmental Chemistry Each course emphasizes Christian stewardship of natural resources as its integrative theme. Students should register the desired number of hours under BI0-340, Topics on Environmental Biology. 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 certification in one of the following ai·eas 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: BI0-101 Environ– mental Biology. BI0-400 Independent Study in Biology 1-4 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 Biology Internship 4-10 hours An opportunity to participate in an internship 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. Prerequi– site: BI0-200 General Ecology, CHEM-357 Organic Chemistry.