Principles of Microbiology
A study of microorganisms with an emphasis placed on pathogenesis, principles of immunity and resistance to disease. Content of the course will include a study of microbial cell structure, physiology, environmental requirements, growth, modes of reproduction and genetics. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BIO 151 with a grade or C or higher.)
Microbiology Lab
This course will introduce students to the basic microbiological techniques used in the laboratory for the isolation, growth and/or identification of medically important bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The lab requires three hours per week. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: BIO 211.)
Elective
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.)
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 […]
Senior Seminar
Designed to provide practical experience in the oral presentation of a scientific paper. Students will prepare and present a seminar on their independent research interest as approved by the course instructor. This course is only open to biology majors. Offered every spring. (Prerequisites: Senior standing with a minimum of 18 hours in biology and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cell Biology or Pathophysiology
BIO 312 or BIO 315
General Botany and BIO 216 Lab
This course is intended to provide an introduction to plant biology. Topics include plant structure and physiology, development, classification, diversity, and the roles plants play in ecological systems. Emphasis will be placed on the plant kingdom in terms of structure, ecology and exploring the nature of the major plant biomes. The lab, which will include […]