2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 two-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) BIO-4450 2 hours Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy –Fa, Sp This course will prepare students for the first–year medical school gross anatomy course. The course is laboratory–based and will introduce students to various surgical/dissection techniques and enhance student’s understanding of human anatomy through a systems based approach. Areas of focus include the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; BIO-2250 Cell Biology; BIO-3450 Human Stucture and Function I; BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II; and permission of instructor. (Fee: $200) BIO-4710 Principles of Bioethics–Sp 3 hours Christian principles of bioethics, with an emphasis on personhood and the sanctity of human life. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO-2250 Cell Biology. 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 3–4 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) Chemistry: General Education (CHEM) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry –Fa 4 hours For non-science majors, an introduction to atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, solutions and equilibria, nuclear chemistry, nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds. Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $50) CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers –Fa, Sp 3.5 hours Fundamental concepts of chemistry are developed with applications of chemistry to engineering disciplines. Students learn measurement, number handling, the Periodic Table, descriptive properties of atoms, elements, molecules, and ions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, equilibrium, thermodynamics, gas laws, and the nature of solids and liquids. Three lectures per week, and one bi-weekly two-hour laboratory. (Fee: $50) Chemistry: Major (CHEM) 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, gas laws, states of matter, and thermochemistry. Inorganic concepts of reaction types and stoichiometry are included. Lab stresses analytical techniques including quantitation, separation, titration, and statistical analysis of data. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. (Fee: $100) 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 295 Course Descriptions BIO-4310 – CHEM-1110 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS