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ART 380 Photography III Further study in photography for the
advanced student. Prerequisite: ART 280. (3 s.h.)
ART 381 Photography IV Advanced creative study in photography,
working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship.
Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or higher in ART 380. (3 s.h.)
ART 395 Internship in Art Individually designed work adapted to
student interest and skills. Approximately 40 clock hours are
required per credit, as certified by work and faculty supervisors.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of the instructor.
(1-4 s.h.)
ART 425 Graphic Design: Advanced Study Advanced study and
design of printed media. Emphasis will be given to individual study
in actual production situations. Prerequisites: a grade of “C” or
higher in ART 323 and consent of the instructor. (3 s.h.)
ART 460 Senior Thesis This course is designed to provide a
“capstone” experience for students majoring in art. This course will
allow each student to develop his/her own conceptual basis and
creative independence, as well as provide a studio setting for
polishing a final portfolio for the thesis exhibition, artist’s statement,
and colloquium presentation. It will also involve the student in a
critical examination of contemporary problems, trends in the field of
art, and the role of Christianity in today’s art world. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. (3 s.h.)
ART 491, 492 Independent Study Guided independent study and
research for honors level students in art. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and
permission of the art department. (2-6 s.h.)
Biology (BIO)
BIO 100 Concepts in Biology An introduction to major concepts of
the biological sciences and methods of scientific inquiry. This course
satisfies the natural science requirement for graduation and serves as
a prerequisite for all other biology courses. Laboratory. (4 s.h.)
BIO 203 General Botany An introduction to the biology of major
plant groups, including their structure, function, reproduction,
classification and relationships. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 100.
(4 s.h.)
BIO 204 General Zoology A comparative survey of the animal
kingdom emphasizing morphology, physiology and taxonomy of
major groups. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 100. (4 s.h.)
BIO 222 Genetics Principles governing inheritance in plants and
animals, including humans. An attempt is made to integrate the
whole of life into a unity based upon the common use of DNA as an
informational molecule. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 100. (4 s.h.)
BIO 302 Biology of Microorganisms An introduction to the study
of microorganisms with emphasis on those affecting human health.
The structure, function and pathogenicity of representative bacteria,
fungi and viruses are emphasized, as well as techniques for their
isolation, culture, destruction and identification. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIO 100. (4 s.h.)
BIO 309 Cell Biology Study of cellular fine structure and
physiology, including the nature, operation and regulation of cell
organelles and the chemical and physical nature of living cytoplasm.
Laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 100, CHE 211, 305 or consent of the
instructor. (4 s.h.)
BIO 314 Human Anatomy Study of the gross anatomy, histology
and selected ultra-structure of organs in the human body. Major
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systems are explored by dissection in the laboratory. Prerequisite:
BIO 100. (4 s.h.)
BIO 315 Human Physiology Study of the physiology of human
cells, tissues, organs, systems and multiple system homeostatic
mechanisms. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 314. (4 s.h.)
BIO 324 Ecology Study of the relationship between organisms and
environments with interrelationships of species, populations and
communities stressed. Laboratory, field trips. Prerequisites: BIO
203, 204. (4 s.h.)
BIO 380 Immunology A general survey of the field of immunology
through examination of the foundations of immunology, immunity,
serology and immunopathology. Discussion session. Prerequisites:
BIO 100 and CHE 111 and 112. (4 s.h.)
BIO 385 Histology A study of the cells and tissues of the human
body. Lectures address basic histochemistry, organelles, cellular
ultrastructure, tissues and organs of the human body. Labs involve an
extensive examination of microscope slides of human and animal
tissues. Prerequisites: BIO 100 and 314 or consent of the instructor.
(4 s.h.)
BIO 402 Developmental Biology Study of developmental
processes as they occur in selected plants and animals with greatest
attention given to the vertebrates. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 222.
(4 s.h.)
BIO 490 Advanced Topics in Biology A seminar, laboratory or field
course suited to the interest of junior and senior majors in Biology.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. ( 2-4 s.h.)
Examples include
A. Systematic Biology
B. Field Invertebrate Zoology
C. Aquatic Entomology
D. Aquatic Vascular Plants
E. Neuroanatomy
F. Evolution
BIO 491, 492 Independent Study Guided independent research.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. (1-4 s.h.)
Business (BUS)
BUS 108 Personal Financial Planning A study of managing one’s
income, making consumer decisions, safeguarding resources and
investing for the future. (Does not apply to the Business
Administration major.) (3 s.h.)
BUS 180 Introduction to Business Covers the broad concepts of
business to provide a foundation for understanding the interrelationships
of various business functions. Prerequisite: Freshman
or sophomore standing. (3 s.h.)
BUS 207 Media Survey See MED 207 in the Media Studies
Section, pg. 126. (3 s.h.)
BUS 210 Principles of Management Study of the theories, research
and practice dealing with human behavior in an organizational
setting. The areas covered include leading, planning, controlling,
decision making, organizing, staffing, communicating and
motivating. (3 s.h.)