Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

mapping, and processes of mutation. Prerequisites: BI-2524 and BI-2524-L; Co-requisite: BI-
3234-L. Lecture only. Offered Fall semesters.
BI-3234-L GENETICS LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-3234. Prerequisite:
BI-2524 and BI-2524-L; Co-requisite: BI-3234. Lab only. Offered Fall semesters.
BI-4044 IMMUNOLOGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
The study of antigens, antibodies, organs and cells involved in humeral and cell-mediated
immunity; immunologic techniques; allergy and other immune malfunctions. Prerequisites: BI-
2524 and BI-2524-L; Co-requisite: BI-4044-L. Offered Spring semesters.
BI-4044-L IMMUNOLOGY LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-4044. Prerequisites:
BI-2524 and BI-2524-L; Co-requisite: BI-4044. Lab only. Offered Spring semesters.
BI-4084 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A survey of the physiology of disease states of various human organ systems including the heart
and circulatory system, the respiratory system, the urinary system and the digestive system.
Emphasis will be placed on students understanding and recognizing the symptoms of each
disorder. The role of microorganisms and other infectious agents in causing disease will be
covered. Prerequisites: BI-2524, BI-2224. Offered Spring of even-numbered years.
BI-4084-L PATHOPHYSIOLOGY LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-4084. Prerequisite
or co-requisite: BI-4084, BI-2524. Offered Spring semesters.
BI-4064 SPECIAL STUDIES IN BIOLOGY (2-4 semester hours)
Students majoring in biology are offered an independent research project during their final
year. The project may be selected from any of the core areas after consultation with the
faculty. The student will be expected to search the literature, assemble equipment, design
experiments, collect and analyze data and submit written and oral reports of the work in
accordance with the proper format for scientific papers. One to three semester hours per week
of research required. Prerequisite approval from the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
This course may be repeated for credit as the topic varies.
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY (BT)
BT-1010 INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
The Invitation to Christian Theology (CT) course is intended to introduce the student to the
basics of Christian truth and practice by a study of the basic theological truths of the Bible and
the Christian disciplines of prayer and study of the Scriptures. CT includes a study of the Bible
as the word of God, the characteristics of God, the Trinity, Man and Sin, the Person of Christ,
and Salvation by grace through faith. Time permitting, the course may also include discussions
of the Holy Spirit, Church, “Last Things,” Angels, and Demons. As an integral part of this study,
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