Biological Science, Pre-Professional Emphasis (BIOLP.BS)

An introduction to the U.S. health care system accompanied by a brief survey of the major health professions and paraprofessions utilized in meeting the health care needs of modern society.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in FMPT-HSC (Freshman Major Pre-Test Health Science).

The first semester of a two semester sequence for majors in the biological sciences. The focus is on the foundational principles and concepts of life on planet earth. The processes of science are applied to the study of the nature of life. Life's chemistry, organization, continuity and diversity are addressed. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-161L and FMPT-BIO (Freshman Major Pre-Test-Biology).

Prerequisites

High school biology and chemistry or permission of the instructor.

The second semester of a two semester sequence for majors in the biological sciences. The focus is on the foundational principles and concepts of life on planet earth. The processes of science are applied to the study of the nature of life. Life's chemistry, organization, continuity and diversity are addressed. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-162L.

Prerequisites

BIOS-161

An introduction to the three areas of genetics, including traditional (Mendelian) genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics.  Laboratory work will introduce students to molecular genetics techniques currently used in research laboratories.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-261L. 

Prerequisites

BIOS-162 and CHYS-162OR BIOS-161 and CHYS-162 (for BIOCH.BS and BIOCP.BS)OR BIOS-162 and CHYS-162 (for BIOPA.BS)OR BIOS-162 and CHYS-132/132L (for BIOLS.BST)

A study of the relationship of cellular structure and function, with emphasis upon cellular energetics, biosynthesis and reproduction. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-361S (Service Learning).

Prerequisites

BIOS-261 and CHYS-261 (BIOS-261 for BIOLS.BST).

This course is about the patterns of life we see in the natural world. It is the study of the distribution and abundance of organisms, and the complex interaction of physical, chemical and biological factors that contribute to the formation of these patterns.  Human impacts on natural systems and processes will also be discussed.

Prerequisites

BIOS-261.

A study of the principles and techniques of molecular biology with an emphasis on data analysis and comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic mechanisms.

Prerequisites

CHYS-362 (or BIOS-361 for BIOLS.BST) or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the laboratory methods for studying cell and molecular biology which include gene cloning and culture and manipulation of mammalian cells.  These experiments will serve to reinforce material learned in previous biology coursework.

Prerequisites

BIOS-361 or CHYS-361

This course addresses themes pertinent to observational and theoretical evidences of contemporary evolutionary biology. The major conceptual underpinnings of modern evolutionary thought will be extensively discussed in light of a Christian worldview. This course will approach evolutionary biology and biblical thought philosophically and scientifically, emphasizing areas of corroboration, and stress the development of critical thinking, as well as investigative and comprehension skills. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-462L.

Prerequisites

BIOS-361 and Senior status.

The primary focus of students will be to identify a potential research question and to develop a research project to address the question.  This will include writing a thorough grant proposal for the project, including going to the scientific literature to support the proposed research.

Prerequisites

BIOS-361 and Senior status.

A course designed to prepare pre-professional students for the rigors of applying to and attending graduate school. It is intended to enhance entrance exam scores for health professional schools.  This Seminar should be taken during the second semester Sophomore year or first semester Junior year.

Prerequisites

BIOS-231 and MTHS-135 or BIOS-261.

Matter and measurement, early atomic theory, nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding theories, molecular geometry, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids are studied. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-161L.

Prerequisites

ACT Math score of 24 or above (or SAT equivalent), or completion of MTHS-161 or higher.

Properties of solutions, reaction rates, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acid/base equilibria, solubility, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, radioactivity and nuclear chemistry, transition metal chemistry are studied. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-162L.

Prerequisites

CHYS-161 with a grade of C- or better.

Introduction to the classification, structure, reactions, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry of carbon compounds. 

Prerequisites

CHYS-162 with a grade of C- or better.

A continuation of CHYS-261. Introduces spectroscopy and explores the reactions, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of the remaining classes of organic compounds. 

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 with a grade of C- or better.

The reinforcement of selected material from CHYS-261 and 262 will be accomplished in the laboratory by the isolation of naturally occurring organic compounds and the synthesis of other organic compounds. 240 minutes of lab per week.

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 with a grade of C- or better.

A continuation of CHYS-361 with emphasis on human biochemistry of hormones, vitamins, enzymes, blood, urine, nutrition, chemistry of respiration, citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain.

Prerequisites

CHYS-361 or BIOS-361.

A capstone course designed to provide senior health science majors and pre-professional students with opportunities to study, discuss, defend and integrate a Christian world view into the health care arenas.

Prerequisites

THEO-231 and 90 hours minimum.

An introduction to techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.  The primary emphasis is on the analysis of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making processes.  Topics include sampling methods, summaries of data, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, correlation, and regression.

Prerequisites

ACT mathematics score of 19 or SAT equivalent, or completion of MTHS-099 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the math placement exam.

Definition and formulas, rate of change, derivatives, and application of functions. The study and application of indefinite and definite integrals.

Prerequisites

MTHS-161 with a minimum grade of C-, or equivalent course work.

A study of the fundamentals of the classical and relativistic motion of electrically-neutral, macroscopic objects, primarily entailing the concepts of energy, momentum, and force.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-261L.

Prerequisites

MTHS-261.

A study of the fundamentals of the classical motion of electrically-charged, macroscopic objects and the quantized motion of electrically-uncharged, microscopic particles - both entailing the concepts of energy, momentum, and force.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-262L and PHYS-262S (Service Learning).

Prerequisites

PHYS-261 with grade of C- or better.

A study of social dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and the influence of the social environment on behavior.

Prerequisites

PSYC 200

Explores the many types of learning from simple conditioning to more complex forms of language, intelligence, problem solving and motivation.

Prerequisites

PSYC 200