Elective
Elective
Elective
General Biology and BIO 152 Lab
This course is intended to develop an understanding of general biological principles necessary to explore life at the cellular and molecular levels. Topics include cell structure and function, energetics, genetics, evolution, ecology and plant and animal diversity. The laboratory requires three hours per week. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: High School chemistry recommended and an ACT […]
Cell Biology or Pathophysiology
BIO 312 or BIO 315
Genetics and BIO 321 Lab
A basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and inheritance will be presented with such topics as meiosis, cytogenetics and population genetics. Emphasis is placed on DNA organization, protein synthesis, gene control and recombinant DNA technology and human genetic disorders. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: BIO 151/152 and CHE 211/ CHE 213, CHE 212 / CHE214 with a […]
Biochemistry
An introduction to cellular chemistry with topics presented in association with biological systems. Topics include protein structure and enzyme function, carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and function and genetic engineering. The lecture / recitation requires four hours per week. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: CHE 301/CHE 303 with a C […]
Ecology and BIO 421 Lab
This course introduces students to modern ecology concepts. Topics include: adaptation of organisms to the environment; factors that influence the distribution and abundance of species; population structure, laws of thermodynamics and regulation; community development (succession), structure and function; food webs, energy flow, and nutrient cycling. Offered every spring. (Prerequisites: BIO 160/BIO 161 and BIO 215/BIO […]
Introduction to Biological Research
This course will provide the student with beginning experience to the methodology of biological research, experimental design and scientific writing. Topics range from ecology and the environment to genetics, evolution and ethics in biological issues. Students will work in a one-on-one arrangement with an assigned science professor. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: Senior standing, 24 hours […]
Bioethics (Bible Elective)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110 and 60 hours.)