2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 205 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Course Descriptions | BIO-3610 – BIO-4910 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) BIO-3810 Biological Research Internship –Fa 1–2 hours Student will participate in an 8–10 week summer undergraduate research program of their 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. 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-2250 Cell Biology. (Fee $100) BIO-4220 Signal Transduction –Su 3 hours Study of major cellular signaling pathways in normal function and disease. Emphasis upon current discoveries and analysis of current, peer-reviewed literature in the field. Online course. Prerequisites: BIO-2250 Cell Biology 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-4310 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation –Fa 3 hours This course covers eukaryotic gene regulation which encompasses the knowledge of both basal and regulated transcriptional machinery, how these proteins are regulated, how they regulate gene expression, and their role in cancer progression. Emphasis is placed on the role of chromatin structure and epigenetics in gene expression. Prerequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics BIO-4350 Immunology –Fa 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. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. BIO-4351 Immunology Laboratory –Fa 1 hours Students will learn immunological techniques commonly used in clinical and research applications. One 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. Corequisite: BIO-4350 Immunology. (Fee: $100) BIO-4410 Developmental Biology –Fa 4 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. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Junior status as a biology major or premed chemistry major, or BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function, or GBIO-2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and permission of instructor, or GBIO-2020 Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, and permission of instructor. (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-4770 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. Prerequisite: BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I, permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II. 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: Senior status; attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars prior to the senior year. BIO-4880 Topics in Biology 1–3 hours Topics of special interest by the biology faculty from the areas of modern biology. Prerequisites: Junior status; permission of instructor. 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-4910 Environmental 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-2500 General Botany, BIO-2600 General Ecology; permission of instructor. (Fee: $25)