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PHIL 379 - Philosophy, Religion and Science Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The relationships among God, humans, and nature from the perspectives of philosophy, religion, and science. Same as PHYS 379 and BIBP 379 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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PHIL 380 - Introduction to Philosophy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Basic concerns of philosophy, relation of philosophy to other fields, and a discussion of the major types of philosophy. Prerequisite: Same as BIBP 380 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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PHIL 451 - Philosophy and Social Justice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
This course considers the contributions of major contemporary philosophers to understanding distributive social justice on a national and international level. The class will explore the consistency of various positions with the teachings of Jesus about social justice. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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PHIL 478 - Philosophy of Religion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Theism in light of reason, competing world views, and philosophies. Same as BIBP 478 . |
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PHIL 486 - Ethics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces different philosophical approaches to ethics, while focusing on selected ethical issues facing contemporary Christians. Same as BIBP 486 . |
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PHIL 487 - History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
The development of philosophical thought during the ancient and medieval periods. Same as BIBP 487 . |
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PHIL 489 - History of Modern Philosophy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
The development of philosophical thought from Hobbes and Descartes through Kant and Hegel with emphasis on epistemology, metaphysics, and ethical theory. Same as BIBP 489 . |
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PHIL 490 - Early Political Philosophy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli. Same as POLS 490 . |
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PHIL 491 - Modern Political Philosophy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The major political philosophers from Machiavelli to the present. Same as POLS 491 . |
Theology (Undergraduate) |
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BIBT 332 - Religious Teachings of C.S. Lewis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of the religious writings of C.S. Lewis, emphasizing bibliographical information and concentrating on selected works of Lewis. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; BIBL 101 and BIBL 102 (or BIBL 103 ); BIBL 211 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. |
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BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students will investigate the relationship of basic Christian values with some of the realities of contemporary culture. The class is also intended to promote the practice of theological reflection. Prerequisite: BIBL 101 and BIBL 102 (or BIBL 103 ), and BIBL 211 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. |
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BIBT 379 - The Church Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A systematic, doctrinal study of the biblical teachings about the church, including historical insights, practical applications, and theological perspectives. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; BIBL 101 and BIBL 102 (or BIBL 103 ); BIBL 211 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. |
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BIBT 491 - Theology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A systematic study of the basic doctrines of Christian faith, including God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, human nature, sin, the church, and eschatology. Students will learn the biblical foundations and historical development of these views, along with their pastoral and spiritual implications. Prerequisite: BIBL 101 and BIBL 102 (or BIBL 103 ); BIBL 211 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. |
Theology (Graduate) |
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BIBD 642 - Contemporary Religious Thought Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Surveys contemporary theological thinkers and explores their relevance for theological issues today. |
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BIBD 647 - Research Problems in Theology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Research problems (not pertaining to the thesis) in the light of individual needs and interests. |
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BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the tasks and methods of systematic theology and focuses on Christian doctrines such as God, atonement, providence, human selfhood, and the church. |
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BIBD 661 - Theological Explorations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of one of the major Christian doctrines in light of insights from other fields of knowledge. |
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BIBD 662 - Systematic Theology II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer, every other year
This seminar explores the historical, theological, moral, and philosophical contours of the Christian conception of deification. Prerequisite: BIBD 660 . |
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BIBD 672 - Graduate Studies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Designed to introduce the basic tools of theological research and to promote the basic writing skills necessary for the presentation of scholarly research. |
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BIBD 678 - Philosophy of Religion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces the task and methods of philosophy of religion and focuses on select philosophical issues facing contemporary Christians. |
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BIBD 686 - Christian Ethics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the task and methods of Christian ethics and focuses on select ethical issues facing contemporary Christians. |
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BIBD 699 - Master’s Thesis Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 May be requested. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Biology at Au Sable |
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BIOA 302 - Lake Ecology and Management Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
Field study of lakes and other freshwater systems with applications to planning and management. Includes an introduction to limnology and investigation of representative lakes, streams, and wetlands of the region and compares the North American Great Lakes with the other great lakes of the world and their stewardship. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”; CHEM 111 /CHEM 112 or CHEM 131 /CHEM 133 ; CHEM 113 /CHEM 114 or CHEM 132 /CHEM 134 . Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 311 - Field Botany Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
Field and lab identification, systematics, natural history, and ecology of vascular plants as components of natural communities. Ecological features, including stratification, history, plant zonation, adaptation, and animal interactions are examined. Relationships of plant families and higher groups are covered. Project and/or plant collection required. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 322 - Aquatic Biology Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
Ecology, identification, systematics, culture, and care of aquatic plants and animals, and adaptations to freshwater environments. Aquatic life is studied in lakes, ponds, bogs, marshes, and streams and in the laboratory. The course assesses human impacts on aquatic species and ecosystems, presents procedures for the stewardship of aquatic habitats, and introduces aquatic restoration ecology. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 345 - Wildlife Ecology Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
This course covers the ecology, conservation, and stewardship of wildlife species and their habitats. The main components of the course includes growth and structure of natural and managed populations, environmental and human social factors affecting wildlife communities, and wildlife conservation. The course is set in the context of the historical development of the field from management, to ecology, and to the land ethic of Leopold. It also includes discussions of how to apply this information for management and stewardship of non-game and endangered species, and long-term prospects of wildlife in changing environmental, climatic, and social contexts. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 355 - Watersheds in Global Development Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
This course covers the principles of watershed ecology, including principles and practice of community-based water monitoring and watershed management for developing and developed countries and data access and analysis using an online relational database and data-to-action strategies. Designed for students in science and public policy, including students interested in missions and development and agencies involved in environmental assessment and community development. Includes EPA certification with demonstrated proficiency in specific watershed stewardship skill. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 362 - Environmental Applications for Geographic Information Systems Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
Theory and application of spatial analysis for applied social and ecological problem-solving. This course combines GPS field data collection; ArcGIS use for storage, processing, interpretation, and presentation of data; location and integration of existing source information; and remote sensing integration with GIS applications. The course is designed around an environmental project to apply GIS techniques for real-world problem-solving in protecting and restoring ecosystems. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
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BIOA 471 - Conservation Biology Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, on demand
Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions, and human society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities, ecosystems, and human society. Included are topics of human development, poverty, and economic growth. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required. |
Biology |
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BIOL 101 - Biology - Human Perspective Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A conceptual investigation of biological principles from the human perspective - including historical, theoretical, ethical, and practical aspects. May be used to satisfy Science University Requirements. For non-biology majors. |
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BIOL 112 - General Biology I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A consideration of the diversity of life, emphasizing organism classification, structure and function in plants and animals. Corequisite: BIOL 114 . A grade of “C” or better must be achieved to enroll in subsequent Biology courses. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BIOL 113 - General Biology II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A consideration of the unity of life, emphasizing chemical and cellular organization, energy transfer through living systems, genetics, cellular information flow, ecology, and evolution/speciation. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 112 and BIOL 114 . Corequisite: BIOL 115 . A grade of “C” or better must be achieved to enroll in subsequent Biology courses. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BIOL 114 - General Biology I Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory experiences considering the diversity of life. Corequisite: BIOL 112 . A grade of “C” or better must be achieved to enroll in subsequent Biology courses. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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BIOL 115 - General Biology II Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory experience considering the unity of life. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 112 and BIOL 114 . A grade of “C” must be achieved to enroll in subsequent Biology courses. Corequisite: BIOL 113 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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BIOL 203 - Basic Biology for Teachers Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Survey of the plant and animal kingdoms and life processes; interactions with the environment and ecosystems and the ecology of life; includes laboratory work. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. For non-biology majors; only for students seeking teacher certification in an area other than biology. Prerequisite: MATH 237 or Math ACT score of 20 or MATH SAT (prior to March 1, 2016) score of 500 or MATH SAT (after March 1, 2016) score of 530. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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BIOL 221 - Animal Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of the comparative structure, physiology, and development of invertebrates and vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 . Corequisite: BIOL 223 . |
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BIOL 222 - Plant Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A study of the historical, physiological, taxonomic, and ecological aspects of plants as well as their anatomic, reproductive, and adaptive responses to world environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 . Corequisite: BIOL 224 . |
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BIOL 223 - Animal Biology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Laboratory and dissection experiences to understand the comparative structure, physiology, and development of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 . Corequisite: BIOL 221 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 224 - Plant Biology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Laboratory experiences using scientific methods to understand the anatomy, physiology, and practical aspects of plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 . Corequisite: BIOL 222 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 291 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A systems approach to human anatomy and physiology emphasizing the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: ACT Natural Sciences score of 20 or above; 950 or above on SAT (prior to March 1, 2016); 1030 or above on SAT (after March 1, 2016); or a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 101 . Corequisite: BIOL 293 . For non-biology majors. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BIOL 292 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A systems approach to human anatomy and physiology emphasizing the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 291 and BIOL 293 . Corequisite: BIOL 294 . For non-biology majors. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BIOL 293 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory study of topics covered in BIOL 291 . For non-biology majors. Corequisite: BIOL 291 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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BIOL 294 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory study of topics covered in BIOL 292 . For non-biology majors. Corequisite: BIOL 292 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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BIOL 308 - Global Healthcare Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer, even years
A study of healthcare delivery systems, quality of healthcare, and the impact of socioeconomic factors and culture on the delivery of healthcare through readings, discussion and interviews. Field experience will be gained through service-learning activities and observation within a medical community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Corequisite: Participation in required shadowing, observation, and service components. Same as CHEM 308 , CSD 308 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BIOL 309 - Medicinal Botany Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer, odd years
A conceptual investigation of botanical medicines including historical, theoretical, ethical, and practical aspects with special emphasis on the investigation of botanicals in complementary and alternative medicines from a scientific perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course fee. |
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BIOL 312 - Cell Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Survey of cell structure and function with an emphasis on cellular energy-related events, proteins, and nucleic acids. Lecture may be taken without the lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”;and CHEM 114 or CHEM 134 or simultaneous enrollment. |
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BIOL 313 - Cell Biology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring
Laboratory study of cell structure and function with emphasis on energy-related events, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”; and CHEM 114 or CHEM 134 or simultaneous enrollment; and BIOL 312 or simultaneous enrollment. Course fee. |
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BIOL 330 - Neurobiology Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A consideration of the following topics: the neurophysiology of synaptic transmission, how sensory input is perceived and motor output is transmitted, and the location and function of the cranial nerve nuclei. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . |
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BIOL 332 - Mind and Wellness Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
An investigation into the influences on health - physical, emotional and spiritual, with examples drawn from the Asian and Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. |
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BIOL 345 - Range and Wildland Plants Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Identification, classification, multiple use and economic value of native and introduced range and wildland plants in the Southwest. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and either BIOL 351 or junior standing. Same as ENVR 345 . Special travel fee and lab fee. |
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BIOL 351 - Genetics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Fundamental principles of genetics in plants and animals. Physical basis of inheritance, expression and interaction of genes, linkage, sex linkage, and the chemical nature of genetic material. Lecture may be taken without the lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and MATH 109 or higher. |
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BIOL 353 - General Microbiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, on demand
Principles of general microbiology including immunology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental, and industrial microbiology. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 or CHEM 114 or CHEM 133 or BIOL 112 . Corequisite: BIOL 354 . For non-biology majors. |
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BIOL 354 - General Microbiology Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 The study of cultivation and characterization of microorganisms, their identification, and microbiology of the environment. Corequisite: BIOL 353 . For non-biology majors. Course fee. |
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BIOL 355 - Microbiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the cellular structure, metabolic pathways, regulatory, and genetic exchange mechanisms of microorganisms and how these relate to microbial roles in the biosphere, industry, and disease processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 or CHEM 223 . Corequisite: BIOL 357 . For biology and biochemistry majors. |
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BIOL 357 - Microbiology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
The study of cultivation and characterization of microorganisms, their identification, and the microbiology of the environment. Corequisite: BIOL 355 . For biology and biochemistry majors. Course fee. |
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BIOL 362 - Ecology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Summer, even years
Ecological concepts, methods of vegetational and animal population analysis and biomes of the world. Lecture may be taken without the lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and either BIOL 351 or junior standing. |
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BIOL 364 - Ecology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to sampling methods of plant and animal populations and communities, and how they interact with their environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 362 or simultaneous enrollment. Special travel fee and lab fee. |
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BIOL 370 - Field Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, odd years
Sampling methods and field techniques applicable to the biota of the southwest. Collection, identification, and natural history including soils, geology, population and community analysis and dynamics. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Special travel fee and lab fee. |
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BIOL 380 - General Mammalogy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Principles of ecology, evolution, classification, biogeography, economic importance, and conservation of mammals. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and either BIOL 351 or junior standing. Special travel fee and lab fee. |
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BIOL 399 - Biology Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: On demand
Students perform biological research under the supervision of a faculty member for 1-3 credit hours. A poster or presentation suitable for presentation at a scientific meeting or paper incorporating results of the research, written in the format of scientific publications, is required for completion of the course. Special laboratory fee. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. |
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BIOL 401 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of teaching strategies and curriculum development for the secondary sciences. Presents the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, College and Career Readiness Standards, and classroom management and discipline for the science laboratory environment. Prerequisite: 16 hours of science from appropriate secondary science teaching degree plan. Corequisite: EDUC 412 and EDUC 432 . Should be taken before student teaching. Same as CHEM 401 , PHYS 401 . |
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BIOL 403 - Marine Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, even years
A field course in Florida or Honduras. A study of the open ocean and the intertidal zones. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Special travel fee and lab fee. Travel during spring break required. |
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BIOL 425 - Behavioral Biology: Theory and Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Discover how an organism’s behavior permits adaptation to its environment. Behavioral ecology and ethological methods will be learned to understand how behavior permits homeostasis and adaptation. An introduction into sociobiological theory and a critique as it relates to human behavior will be explored. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Special travel fee; out of town travel. Prerequisite: BIOL 362 . |
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BIOL 448 - Biology of Aging Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
Survey of the human anatomy and physiology with implications of normal and abnormal age-related changes. Same as GERO 448 . |
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BIOL 454 - Immunology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
The cellular and molecular mechanisms inherent in immunology. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . |
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BIOL 472 - Biochemistry I: Foundations of Biochemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Discusses the chemistry, structural aspects, and properties of amino acids, peptides, proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 324 . Same as CHEM 453 . |
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BIOL 475 - Molecular Genetics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of the molecular interactions that take place during mitosis, meiosis, cell activation and inactivation, gene activation and inactivation, transcription, reverse transcription, translation, organelle synthesis and formation, morphogenetic cell movement, membrane synthesis. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 or CHEM 454 or BIOL 472 or simultaneous enrollment. |
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BIOL 476 - Biotechnology Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Explores the advancement of recombinant DNA technology. Experimental tasks include isolation, amplification, mapping, sequencing, cloning and fingerprinting of DNA, genome analysis, genetic testing, cell culture, and antigen detection. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 480 - Histology Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Detailed microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs of higher vertebrates. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . |
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BIOL 481 - Plant Systematics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Summer, even years
Introduction to the principles and methods of biological classification with emphasis on the local flora. Field and laboratory work consist of collection and identification of plant specimens and phylogenetic analysis of plant DNA. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course fee. |
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BIOL 483 - Biostatistics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to experimental design, including common techniques in descriptive and inferential statistics. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”; MATH 109 with a minimum grade of “C”, or MATH 124 , or MATH 185 , or math placement testing into MATH 124 or MATH 185 . |
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BIOL 484 - Developmental Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
A study of molecular events which begin with meiosis and fertilization and continue through the development and growth of the human embryo and fetus. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . |
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BIOL 486 - Comparative Botany Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, ecology, and taxonomy of plants and their relatives from a synthetic evolutionary perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”, and BIOL 351 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 487 - Comparative Zoology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
Advanced study of the comparative structure, development, and taxonomy of animals from a synthetic evolutionary perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”, and BIOL 351 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 491 - Human Anatomy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Human biology, stressing morphology of the body using a systemic and regional approach. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and junior standing. Corequisite: BIOL 493 . |
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BIOL 492 - Physiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, on demand
Study of normal functional needs and environmental challenges of vertebrates and invertebrates. Lecture may be taken without the lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C” and either BIOL 312 or junior standing. |
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BIOL 493 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory study of the human body using visualization and dissection. Corequisite: BIOL 491 . Course fee. |
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BIOL 495 - Physiology Laboratory Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, on demand
Laboratory investigation of animal function including measurements and data collection. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 /BIOL 114 and BIOL 113 /BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of “C”, either BIOL 312 or junior standing, and BIOL 492 or simultaneous enrollment. Course fee. |
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BIOL 497 - Seminar in Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Discussions where students critically analyze, reflect, and write about biology from the perspective of a Christian Worldview. Prerequisite: Senior year biology major or health professions concentration. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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BIOL 498 - Cancer Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Exposes students to all aspects of cancer studies including cancer causation, pathology, epidemiology, genetics, metastasis, detection, treatments and preventions. The biology of cancer cells is emphasized and analyzed at the molecular level with the introduction of classical and modern experimental details. Prerequisite: BIOL 312 . |
Business Administration |
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BUSA 120 - Introduction to Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A broad preview of business and entrepreneurial thinking. Topics include accounting, finance, information systems, management and marketing. |
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BUSA 419 - International Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Examines the enterprise as it functions in and relates to the international environment. It begins with the history and theory of international trade, studies each business discipline in a global setting, and ends with a section on trends and strategies employed by major global corporations. Prerequisite: FIN 310 ; MGMT 330 ; MKTG 320 , all with a grade of “C” or better. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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BUSA 435 - Christian Business Leadership Perspectives Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Examines God’s call to leadership for Christian persons. Perspectives on leadership are drawn from the Bible, business, and popular literature. The learning approach includes guest speakers, individual study, group study, case analysis, and a critical examination of spiritual leadership issues. Special fee required. Prerequisite: 60 earned hours. Travel course. |
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BUSA 530 - Leadership Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An overview of how individuals manage and lead themselves and others in business. Topics include theoretical and practical models of leadership, ethical issues of leadership, and forms of influence within groups and corporations. Students will develop and apply a personal leadership framework. First course for entering MBA students. |
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BUSA 550 - Foundations of Analytics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A broad preview of business and entrepreneurial thinking. Topics include accounting, finance, information systems, management and marketing. An introduction to the field of analytics, with emphasis on the application of statistical concepts, procedures, and tools to add value to oganizations. Topics include data and information acquisition, analysis, and application; data visualization and reporting; technological and organizational practices to support evidence-informed decision making; and ethical issues. |
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BUSA 554 - Accounting and Finance for Managers Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on the analysis and use of accounting and financial data by managers. Topics include budgeting, cost analysis, assessing value and risk, and financing short-term and long-term operations. Students will become competent consumers of financial information to support managerial decision-making. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program and successful completion of an undergraduate or leveling accounting course. |
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BUSA 636 - Organizational Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Individual, group, and organizational variables that inhibit or facilitate effective organizational functioning. Topics may include rewards, motivation, culture, decision-making, and ethics. Same as MGMT 636 . |
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BUSA 645 - International Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course engages key issues in conducting business in international markets and emerging economies. This course describes the core concepts and theories related to international business and uses contemporary examples, scenarios, and cases to help students effectively put theory into practice. |
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BUSA 652 - Operations and Information Technology Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The process of managing operations and information technology to achieve organizational goals. Topics include product and service delivery; systems to support business functions; ethical issues related to technological, data, and personnel resources; and techniques for effectively deploying these resources. |
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BUSA 656 - Strategic Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The role of marketing and strategy in achieving organizational objectives. Topics include segmenting markets, pricing, identifying market opportunities and niches, aligning values with strategy, cooperative and collaborative strategies, and identifying organizational competencies. |
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BUSA 661 - Global Supply Chain Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Supply chain management is central to the service levels experienced by the customer, and supply chain activities are often a significant investment and cost driver. For this reason, the course focuses on imparting skills to enable the design and implementation of lean supply chains through managing global sourcing and procurement systems. |
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BUSA 670 - Managerial Decision Making Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The role of managers as decision-makers, with an emphasis on analysis and data-driven processes. Explores decision-making tools and techniques for managers, the appropriate use of managerial authority, coalition-building, ethical considerations, and making decisions with incomplete or questionable data. |
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BUSA 674 - Innovation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The role of innovation from start-ups to global organizations. Explores the process of designing and developing new products, processes, and technologies to enhance organizational performance. Includes topics related to business models, design thinking, lean startup, and leadership. Capstone project required. |
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BUSA 678 - Business Law and Ethics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The application of legal and ethical principles in business contexts. Topics include U.S. business law; causes of ethical and unethical behavior and decision-making; and vocation. Students will reflect on and clearly articulate a personal system of ethics and values and apply it in business situations. |
Business Law |
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BLAW 363 - Legal Environment of Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of court system, sources of law, contracts, property, and regulation of business. Prerequisite: 48 earned hours. |
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BLAW 365 - Law and Entrepreneurship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
This course is a discussion of legal issues related to contracts, torts, corporations, and employment relationships from an entrepreneurial, rather than managerial, perspective. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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BLAW 461 - Business Law II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Case studies of creditor’s rights, business organizations, property, and trade regulation. Prerequisite: ACCT 310 , with a grade of “C” or better. |
Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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CHEM 101 - Consumer Chemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A study of chemistry’s influence on consumers, the environment, and society with emphasis on grasping the beauty and order of the Creator’s handiwork and on equipping citizens for more informed decisions. May be used to satisfy Science University Requirements. Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
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CHEM 111 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to measurement and observation. Activities coordinate with topics discussed in CHEM 113 . Emphasis given to quantitative measurements and interpretation of data. Corequisite: CHEM 113 . Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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CHEM 112 - Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring
Continuation of CHEM 111 . Activities coordinate with topics discussed in CHEM 114 . Study of calorimetry; chemistry of organic compounds and functional groups. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 . Corequisite: CHEM 114 . Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee. |
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