1996-1997 Academic Catalog

1 Science and Mathematics GSCI-162 Environmental Physical Science-A 5 hours Physical and chemical principles underlying environmental topics of current and long-standing interest are studied: energy (nuclear and other kinds), food chemistty and nutrition, soaps, water and air quality, and others, depending on time and class interest. Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $35) GSCI-166 Introduction to Physical Geology-A,W,Su 5 hours An introduction to the study of the eatth and its processes. Minerals, fossils, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks will be studied. Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, streams, glaciers, plate movements, and mountain building will be examined both from evolutiona1y and creationist perspectives with special emphasis on how the Flood has affected these processes and features. A field trip of southwest Ohio will examine the rocks, glacial features, and fossils of the area. Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $35) GSCI-167 Historical Geology 5 hours The earth's geological history from both creationist and evolution– ary perspectives will be studied from its early history to the present. Topics of study include plate tectonics, biological evolution and the meaning of the fossil record, and the correlation and dating of rocks. Special emphasis will be placed on how the Flood has affected the earth's original creation and form. A field trip will study local fossils and their depositional history. Four weekly lectures and one weekly two-hour laboratoty. Prerequisite: GSCI-160 Principles of Earth and Space Science or GSCI-166 Introduction to Physical Geology. (Fee: $35) GSCI-180 Introduction to Mathematics-A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours An introduction to mathematical concepts including inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, set theory, numeration systems, con– sumer mathematics, algebra, and statistics. GSCI-184 College Algebra-A,W 5 hours Introduction to methods of algebraic analysis. Includes, but may not be limited to, many topics of intermediate algebra: the field axioms, linear functions, inequalities, systems of equations, determinants, and quadratic functions. This course, in conjunction with GSCI-185, is designed to help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisite: two years of high school mathematics or permission of instructor. GSCI-185 Precalculus-A,Sp 5 hours Introduction to the principles of trigonometry and possibly some advanced topics in algebra. Coverage includes, but may not be limited to, trigonometric and circular functions, triangle problems, and vectors. This course, in conjunction with GSCI-184, is designed to help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisite: GSCI-184 College Algebra. GSCI-190 Calculus for Business and Social Science-A,W,Sp 5 hours Introduction to the concepts of differential and integral calculus for students of business and the social sciences. Numerous applications from these areas will be considered. Does not apply toward major in mathematics. GSCI-210 Ethics of Human Reproduction-A 5 hours Course is designed to deal with several topics pertaining to human sexuality: biology of human reproduction, conception control, infanticide, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, biblical standards of sexuality, and teaching biblical sexuality to children and teens. Prerequisite: BI0-100 Principles of Biology; GSS-100 Foundations of Social Science. GSCI-220 Origins 5 hours Two models for the origin of the universe, life, and man are developed. The two models, creation and evolution, are examined using available scientific evidence and predictions based on each model and compared with the scientific evidence. Does not satisfy the biological science or physical science General Education Requirement. Four lectures and one one-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI0-100 Principles of Biology; GSCI-160 Principles of Earth and Space Science or equivalent. GSCI-264 Introductory Astronomy-Sp 5 hours Designed to explore concepts, principles, and laws pertaining to a God-created universe with some emphasis on techniques used to obtain this knowledge. Four lectures per week, laboratory by arrangement including field observations at the college observatory. Prerequisite: high school geometty; permission of instructor. (Fee: $35) Departmental Courses SCED-301 Teaching Science-A 2 hours 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 Designed to introduce prospective secondary school mathematics teachers to the cmTiculum, materials, and methods of mathematics classroom teaching. SCED-321 Clinical Teaching in Science or Mathematics -A,W,Sp 1-3 hours Students are assigned to assist a college instructor in classroom and laboratory teaching, evaluation, and related responsibilities. The student must complete 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 credit hour, representing 20 clock hours of experience. Pre/·equisite: admission to the teacher education program. GSCI-440 Seminar-A,W,Sp 1 hour Students present a paper from library or laboratory research. Each student must obtain approval of the topic from his advisor and seminar instructor and must set the date of presentation 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. Prerequisite: senior status and attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years. Biological Science BI0-114 Introduction to Biology-A 5 hours Structure 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 two-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 two-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 two-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 enviromnent with emphasis upon environmental physiology, ecosystem and community ecology, and environmental stewardship. Laboratories feature field studies of representative aquatic and terrestt·ial ecosystems. Three (or four) lectures and one three-hour (or four-hour) laboratory, totaling seven contact hours per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology; 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 viruses and their relationship to man's economy and hygiene. Basic laboratory techniques are stressed. Three lectures and three two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology; CHEM-151 General Chemistry. (Fee: $35)