2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

French (FREN) FREN-1910 4 hours Elementary French I–Fa Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. FREN-1920 4 hours Elementary French II–Sp Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1910 Elementary French I; or equivalent or placement test. FREN-2910 Intermediate French I–Fa 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation and readings in French literature and culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1920 Elementary French II. FREN-2920 Intermediate French II–Sp 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation and readings in French literature and culture. Prerequisites: FREN-1920 Elementary French II; FREN2910 Intermediate French I; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3910 French Conversation–Fa 3 hours Designed to increase the student’s aural comprehension and oral communication in French. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, communication strategies, and effective cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3920 Contemporary French Culture–Sp 3 hours Exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and values of Francophone cultures through a comparative approach that provides a framework for describing France and the French in relation to others and themselves. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. (odd years) FREN-3930 Survey of French Literature–Sp 3 hours This course focuses on a sampling of French literature selections set in historical context. The course includes readings from major French and Francophone authors. Students will gain knowledge of the literature, analyze the techniques used, and gain cultural background and understanding. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Contemporary French Culture or permission of instructor. (even years) FREN-3940 Special Topics in French–Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours This course is offered as an intensive and independent study in a particular area of the French language, literature, or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II General Biology (GBIO) 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 School 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. GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology–Fa, Sp, Su 3.5 hours Emphasizes basic life processes and the principles by which these processes operate at the ecological, organismic, and cellular levels of organization with emphasis on human responsibility toward life at all levels. Three lectures each week and one two-hour, bi-weekly laboratory. (Fee: $50) GBIO-1010 Basics of the Cell–Fa 1 hour Foundational principles of the cell will be covered, with a focus on the following topics: the cell membrane; cellular organelles; chromosome structure, DNA replication, transcription and translation; the cell cycle and cellular division (mitosis and meiosis); and Mendelian genetics. The course is designed to fulfill the prerequisite requirement for GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology. GBIO-1100 Pre-Health Professional Development I–Sp 1 hour This course is designed to introduce pre-health professions students to health-related fields (including medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine) and provide guidance for the academic/professional preparation required for entrance into these graduate programs. Students are introduced to the role of Cedarville’s pre-health professions committee, are given the opportunity to interact with CU alumni medical professionals, and are exposed to a variety of medical professions and programs. One meeting per week. Prerequisite: Interest or intention of applying to medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary school, or instructor’s permission. GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I–Sp 4 hours Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on cell and human tissues and on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Three lectures and one laboratory experience per week. Prerequisite: One semester of biology or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $100) GBIO-2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology II–Fa 4 hours Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three lectures and one two hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $100) GBIO-2210 Principles of Microbiology–Fa 4 hours A study of the characteristics, culture, and control of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A major emphasis is placed on microorganisms and disease. Laboratory techniques are emphasized. Three lectures plus one lab each week. Corequisites or Prerequisites: CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry; GBIO-1010 Basic of the Cell or BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. (Fee: $125) GBIO-3100 Pre-Health Professional Development II–Fa 1 hour This course is designed to help students prepare for their upcoming medical, dental, or optometry school application. As part of the course, students draft personal statements, discuss and categorize their extracurricular activities, consider secondary application questions, create exam study plans (MCAT/DAT/ OAT), and practice interviewing skills. One meeting per week. Additionally, students attend the 3-day annual Global Missions Health Conference in Louisville, KY. Prerequisite: GBIO-1100 Pre-Health Professional Development I, and junior/senior status with the intention of applying to medical, dental, or optometry school during the upcoming application period; or instructor’s permission. (Fee: $100) GBIO-3350 Principles of Immunology–Sp 3 hours Overview of the human immune system, including study of the innate and adaptive immune systems, the mechanics of an immune response, antibodies and antigens, and immunopathology. This course is designed for pre–pharmacy and non-biology major pre–medical students. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. Page 258 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions FREN-1910 – GBIO-3350

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