2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 212 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Course Descriptions | BIO-3300 – BIO-4310 BIO-3300 Genetics –Fa 4 hours This is an integrative course of the areas of classical and molecular genetics. Focus on the principles of heredity in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, which includes the understanding of transmission genetics on a molecular level. The molecular nature of genes, including gene expression, mutations, and manipulation of DNA will be emphasized. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-2250 Cell Biology. (Fee: $100) BIO-3410 Invertebrate Zoology –Fa 3 hours This course will provide an overview of the diversity of invertebrates. It will take an integrative approach to learning about invertebrate taxonomy, ecology, morphology, and physiology. Field collections of local fauna will be used to learn the principles of invertebrate classification and to study local biological diversity. Prerequisite: BIO-1120 General Zoology. (Fee: $100) (even years) BIO-3420 Vertebrate Zoology –Sp 3 hours This course is a study of the diversity among the vertebrate classes with an emphasis on continuity and discontinuity of morphological form and physiological function of vertebrate systems. Prerequisite: BIO-2250 Cell Biology. (Fee: $100) BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I –Fa 4 hours Study of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on body systems. Includes human tissues, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-2250 Cell Biology. (Fee: $100) BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II –Sp 4 hours Study of the structure and function of the human body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal systems. Laboratory focuses on physiological phenomena. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I. (Fee: $100) BIO-3510 Plant Physiology –Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological aspects of vascular plants with emphasis upon plant-soil water relationships, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and plant growth and development. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-2500 General Botany. (Fee: $100) (odd years) BIO-3520 Plant Taxonomy –Sp 3 hours A study of the naming and classification of common vascular plants with emphasis upon field identification in the context of plant community and taxonomic family, plant collecting and herbarium techniques, and the importance of plants in global stewardship and missions. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Includes a travel study opportunity during spring break. Prerequisite: BIO-2500 General Botany. (Fee: $100) (even years) 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 website. 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 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) 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.