2006-2007 Academic Catalog

204 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Science and Mathematics Science and Mathematics BIO-3810 Biological Research Internship –Fa 1-2 hours Student will participate in an 8-10 week summer undergraduate research program of his or her choosing at an accredited university or medical facility. Prior to participation in the research program, the student must have the program approved by the biology faculty member in charge of the course. In addition, the student will receive a progress report form which will be filled out by the student and signed by the student's research advisor. In order to receive credit for the course, the student must turn in the progress report along with a copy of their laboratory notebook or research log, submit a 5-10 page research summary, and meet with the faculty member in charge of the course. Prerequisite: completion of the first two years of the biology core. BIO-4210 Advanced Cell Biology –Fa 4 hours In-depth study of the cell includes the following topics: normal cell physiology and division, differentiation, basic signaling pathways and programmed cell death. Study of cell pathogenesis, aberrant signaling mechanisms, and other elective topics of current agricultural or biomedical interest may be included. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO- 2500 General Botany, BIO-2600 General 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 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany, BIO-2600 General 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 –Fa 4 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 Developmental Biology –Sp 3 hours Systematic study of the mechanism of reproduction, gametogenesis, and organogenesis, with an emphasis on human development. Morphological laboratory study of selected vertebrates will reinforce the lecture material. Two lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO-3420 Vertebrate Zoology and BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I. (Fee: $100) 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-4750 Nutrition and Metabolism –Fa 3 hours In depth study of proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, as well as homeostatic maintenance of the human body. Emphases will include dietary requirements, metabolism, and metabolic states, and diseases associated with each nutrient. Students will also learn to locate and interpret current nutrition research and to critically evaluate diets, products, and nutrition information from the popular culture. Prerequisites: BIO-3710 Biochemistry. BIOA-3600 Topics in Environmental Biology –Sp,Su 4 hours Enrollment in this course signifies that the student has chosen to enroll in two or more Au Sable Institute courses in an upcoming term taught by faculty of various evangelical Christian colleges and universities. Course descriptions of the more than 20 Cedarville-approved Au Sable courses are available in the Au Sable Institute Bulletin available from the department Au Sable representative or at the Au Sable Web site. Enrollment begins when the student contacts the University Au Sable representative. Appropriate course titles will appear on the student's transcript with letter grades when the studies are completed. More information on Au Sable Institute is available under Travel Studies Opportunities or at www.ausable.org . Prerequisite: acceptance to attend Au Sable Institute. BIO-3610 Environmental Physiology and Ecology –Sp 4 hours A study of both physiological ecology and field ecology. The course begins with field and laboratory studies of adaptations to winter at the organismic and cellular levels and includes a travel study experience in the “North Woods.” Spring emphasis shifts to field ecology with emphasis on aquatic, forest, and prairie ecosystems. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany, BIO-2600 General Ecology. (Fee: $100) BIO-3710 Biochemistry –Sp 4 hours A study of the chemical and physical properties of macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and the metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and thermodynamics associated with these molecules. Four lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM- 3510 Organic Chemistry I. BIO-3800 Biological Research –Fa,Sp 2 hours Student will undertake an original research project under the direction of a departmental faculty mentor or 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. (Fee: $150)