ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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BIO (Biology)
BIO 101 Biological Principles (3)
Life processes common
to plants and animals, cell structure and function. Introduction
to genetics, biochemistry, and development. See BIO 111 for
lab.
BIO 102 Biological Diversity (3)
Continuation of
BIO 101. Introduction to human physiology, animal and plant
kingdom, plant structure and function, ecology, and creation
and evolution. See BIO 112 for lab.
BIO 103 General Zoology (3)
Introduction to principles
of animal structure, function, and classification. Examine
representatives of major taxa, their habitats, and economic
importance. See BIO 113 for lab.
BIO 104 General Botany (3)
Basic structures, life
cycles, functions, and classifications of plants, with principal
emphasis on vascular plants. See BIO 114 for lab.
BIO 111 Biological Principles Lab (1)
Three-hour
lab. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 101 required.
BIO 112 Biological Diversity Lab (1)
Three-hour lab.
Concurrent enrollment in BIO 102 required.
BIO 113 General Zoology Lab (1)
Three-hour lab. Concurrent
enrollment in BIO 103 required.
BIO 114 General Botany Lab (1)
Three-hour lab. Concurrent
enrollment in BIO 104 required.
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
Structure
and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 103. See BIO 211 for lab.
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
Human
respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, endocrine,
and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIO 201. See BIO 212
for lab.
BIO 203 Comparative Anatomy (3)
Anatomy of vertebrates;
advantages of diverse anatomies. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or
BIO 103. See BIO 213 for lab.
BIO 204 Invertebrate Zoology (3)
Characteristics
and members of invertebrate animal phyla, including the hemichordates
and the tunicates. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 103. See BIO
214 for lab.
BIO 205 Genetics (3)
Laws of heredity, chemical nature
of genetic material, and biochemical patterns of gene action.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 104.
BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1)
Three-hour
lab. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 201 required.
BIO 212 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1)
Three-hour
lab. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 202 required.
BIO 213 Comparative Anatomy Lab (1)
Three-hour lab.
Concurrent enrollment in BIO 203 required.
BIO 214 Invertebrate Zoology Lab (1)
Three-hour lab.
Concurrent enrollment in BIO 204 required.
BIO 260 Horticultural Science (3)
Principles and methods of
landscaping, gardening, propagating, plant identification, xeriscaping,
lawn management, and other horticultural dimensions are examined through
field labs and observations. Through the lectures, field studies and
projects, knowledge of essential botany concepts are covered such as
the diversity of relationships of plants and their structural and
functional characteristics.
BIO 301 Evolutionary Theory (3)
Definitions, philosophical
problems, critique of evidences, postulated mechanisms, phylogenetic
pathways, and analysis of the biblical texts relating to creation.
Prerequisite: one year of biological or geological science.
BIO 302 Ecology (3)
Ecosystem approach to basic principles
of ecology; symbiosis of humans, animals, and plants; land
biomes, lake ecology, marine ecology, carbon and other cycles;
and population dynamics. Two weekend field trips. Prerequisite:
BIO 102 or BIO 104.
BIO 303 Entomology (3)
Classification, life histories,
basic morphology, economic and medical importance, and recognition
of major families of insects. Lectures, laboratory work, and
two required field trips. Prerequisite: one year of biological
science. See BIO 313 for lab.
BIO 304 Plant Taxonomy (3)
Characteristics and economic
importance of major plant families with collection and identification
of flowering plants of the eastern slope of the Colorado Rockies
and adjacent plains. Lectures, laboratory work, and three
required field trips. Offered summers only. Prerequisite:
BIO 102 or BIO 104.
BIO 305 Histology and Microscopic Techniques (3)
Structure of cells, types and composition of tissues, pathological
conditions, and methods of tissue preparation for microscopic
study. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 103. See BIO 315 lab.
BIO 306 Cellular and Molecular Biology (3)
Molecular
composition of cells, function of the cell on the biochemical
level, and review of current research. Prerequisites: BIO
101 or BIO 103, one year of college chemistry, and junior
or senior standing as a biology major.
BIO 307 Research Study (1-3)
Research methods
experienced through design, execution, and report of
student's research. Prerequisite: junior standing as biology
major or instructor's permission.
BIO 313 Entomology Lab (1)
Three-hour lab. Concurrent
enrollment in BIO 303 required.
BIO 315 Histology and Microscopic Techniques Lab (1)
Three-hour lab. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 305 required.
BIO 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
BIO 365 Ecosystems Ecology (3)
Basic principles,
nature, and function of ecology; ecosystem concept; and implications
of ecosystems to natural resource management.
BIO 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
BIO 401 Embryology (3)
Development of the vertebrate
animal before birth, particularly human development. Prerequisites:
BIO 101 or BIO 103, BIO 201, and junior or senior standing
as a biology major.
BIO 402 Experimental Embryology (3)
Embryological
development and scientific research skills. The original research
project enables students to meet the research project for
the major. Prerequisite: BIO 401 or permission of instructor.
BIO 403 Neurobiology (3)
An introduction to neuroscience.
The course covers the structure and function of the nervous
system, with attention given to sensory structure, and muscles.
The structure and function of the human brain and the cellular
basis of neuronal activity will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
BIO 101 or 102 (or equivalent General Biology) and BIO 201.
BIO 306 strongly recommended.
BIO 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised field experience
in a professional setting. Pass/Fail. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
BIO 460 Bioethics (3)
The biological revolution and
its ethical impact; genetic engineering, reproductive technology,
advanced prolongation of life, biblical principles of medical
and biotechnological decision-making, secular alternatives;
political dynamics.
BIO 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
BIO 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation
and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit.
BIO 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and
limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of
students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation
and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for
credit.
