2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BIO-3600 Environmental Ethics –Sp 3 hours An introductory study of ethical systems that addresses the relationship and responsibility of humankind toward the natural world. Emphasis will be upon the biblical environmental stewardship ethic and its application to contemporary environmental issues. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: One semester of biology; junior status; permission of instructor. (odd 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 Ecophysiology –Fa 3 hours A study of the physiological characteristics of organisms that permit them to be successful in various environmental conditions. This course includes both field and laboratory studies focusing on both warm and cold environments, and covers material from cells to ecosystems. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany, BIO-2600 General Ecology. (odd years) (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. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $150) BIO-3800 Biological Research –Fa, Sp 2 hours Student participate in an inquiry-based research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. The project stresses methods of science including literature reviews, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of the results. The research project may be geared toward completion of the senior seminar capstone experience. Prerequisites: sophomore 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 –Sp 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 –Sp 4 hours Study of the molecules that make up the living cell with an emphasis on nucleic acid biology. Three lectures and one (three- hour) laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-3300 Genetics or permission of instructor. (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 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. Students will also learn immunological techniques commonly used in clinical and research applications. Three lectures, one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology, BIO-2250 Cell Biology, and BIO-3300 Genetics. (Fee: $100) BIO-4360 Infectious Diseases –Sp 3 hours This course will cover key concepts that relate to the emergence, the spread, and the control of infectious disease epidemics, including history of infectious diseases, basic concepts of microbial biology, taxonomy, antimicrobials, introduction to infection and immunity, bacterial/viral/fungal/parasitic pathogens and associated diseases, and diagnosis/treatment/control of infectious diseases. The future of infectious diseases including evolution of virulence, emergence of drug resistance, and eradication of diseases will also be addressed. Prerequisites: BIO- 4350 Immunology; or instructor permission. 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) Page 290 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BIO-3600 – BIO-4410 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS