2004-2005 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 180 BIO-3710 Biochemistry –Sp 4 hours A study of the chemical and physical properties of living organisms’ macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids as well as the integration of metabolic pathways. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology ; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) BIO-3770 Pathophysiology –Sp 3 hours Study of the abnormal functions of the human body during disease. Includes case study discussions and research writing. Three lectures per week. Pre-or Corequisite: BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II BIO-3800 Biological Research –Fa,Sp 2 hours Student will undertake an original research project under the direction of a departmental faculty mentor, or an approved mentor within a summer research program, or within an approved academic internship experience, geared toward completion of the capstone experience. Prerequisites: junior status; permission of instructor; BIO-2800 Introduction to Research Methods . (Fee: $150) BIO-4210AdvancedCell Biology –Fa 4 hours In-depth study of the cell will include the following topics: normal cell physiology and division, differentiation, basic signaling pathways and programmed cell death. Some study of cell pathogenesis, aberrant signaling mechanisms, and other elective topics of current agricultural or biomedical interest may be included. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2130 General Botany and Ecology; BIO- 2250 Cell Biology; BIO-3300 Genetics . (Fee $100) (even years) BIO-4220 Signal Transduction –Fa 3 hours Study of major cellular signaling pathways in normal function and in disease. Original research will emphasize signaling pathways, and data collected will further advance the field. Two lectures and one 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO- 1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO- 2130 General Botany and Ecology; BIO-3300 Genetics. (Fee: $100) (odd years) BIO-4300 Molecular Biology of the Cell – Fa 4 hours Study of the molecules that make up the living cell, with emphasis on nucleic acid biology and protein biology. Other topics include origin of life, abiogenesis, and a historical analysis of the discovery of DNA and proteins. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry . (Fee: $100) BIO-4350 Immunology –Sp 3 hours Study of the human immune system, including descriptions of basic immunological phenomena, biochemistry of antibodies and antigens, the cellular and genetic components of the immune response, and immunopathology. Two lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology . (Fee: $100) BIO-4410 Vertebrate Embryology –Fa 3 hours This course is a systematic study of the mechanisms that guide vertebrate development from a single cell to a multicellular organism. Morphological studies emphasize embryonic stages in selected vertebrates, including amphibians, birds, and mammals. Prerequisite: BIO-1120 General Zoology. (Fee: $100) (odd years) BIO-4710 Principles of Bioethics –Fa 3 hours Christian principles of bioethics, with an emphasis on personhood and the sanctity of human life. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: completion of core biology curriculum; junior status . BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology –Fa,Sp 1 hour In this capstone course required of all senior biology majors, students compile data from laboratory, field study, or extensive literature research and give an oral presentation. Approval of the topic must be given by the student’s academic advisor. The student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the senior year . Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2130 General Botany and Ecology; BIO-3300 Genetics; senior status; attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars prior to the senior year. BIO-4880 Topics inBiology 1-3 hours Topics of special interest by the biology faculty from the areas of modern biology. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2130 General Botany and Ecology; BIO-3300 Genetics. BIO-4900 Independent Study:Biology –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular biological phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisites: major in biology; permission of advisor . BIO-4910Environmental Biology Internship –Fa,Sp 4 hours An opportunity to participate in an internship experience involving research projects with field biologists, ecologists, environmental health scientists, or environmental educators, depending upon the student’s vocational preference. Involves department faculty or faculty in conjunction with local or state agencies or private institutions. Provides practical experience in field biology and ecology techniques related to habitat characterization, monitoring, management, and restoration. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO 2130 General Botany and Ecology; permission of instructor . (Fee: $25) Chemistry CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I –Fa 4 hours Fundamental concepts of physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry are developed. Students are introduced to the physical chemistry concepts of atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter, and thermodynamics. Inorganic concepts of reaction types and stoichiometry are included. Lab stresses analytical techniques including quantitation, separation, titration, and statistical analysis of data. Many of the lab reports require use of spreadsheets or other computer software. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the chemistry placement exam. (Fee: $100) Full-time professors, rather than teaching assistants, work closely with students during laboratory sessions.