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3.00 Credits
A thorough study of the activities, interactions, and regulation of the immune system and its role in areas such as infections, transplants, tumors, and auto-immunity. Fall semester, even years. Prerequisite: BIO 225 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the general mechanisms by which viruses cause disease followed by a survey of the major groups of human viruses and the infections and tumors which they cause. The diagnosis and treatment of viral infections are also discussed. Spring semester, even years. Prerequisite: BIO 319.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to biochemistry focusing on the structure and function of biological compounds. Topics include cellular structure, biological reactions, compartmentalization, water, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and membranes lipids. Three hours lecture per week. Fall semester. Prerequisite: CHM 222. Cross-listed as CHM 317.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the inheritance, expression, and regulation of genes. Of particular interest is the relationship of these topics to human disease. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Lab fee $30. Fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 112.
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4.00 Credits
Au Sable Institute. Please check the Environmental Science department for description.
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3.00 Credits
Au Sable Institute. Please check the Environmental Science department for description.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the physiological regulation of human body homeostasis. The first segment covers neuronal and endocrine signal pathways vital to intercellular communication and regulation. Subsequently, regulation of homeostasis in a variety of stress and disease states is presented. In the laboratory, the student will perform actual experiments using physiological recording techniques. Students are challenged to integrate their knowledge of physiology with their theological and philosophical views of human nature and personhood. Lab fee $30. Spring semester. Prerequisite: BIO 225 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A description and critique of the worldviews underlying humanistic and Biblical principles of ethics and the application of those principles to contemporary problems in health care and medical technology. Spring semester, odd years. Prerequisite: biology major or biopsychology major, junior status.
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4.00 Credits
An investigation into several of the hottest topics in molecular biology based on recent articles from biological journals. Particular areas of interest include intracellular sorting, signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and cancer. The lab integrates techniques from biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Lab fee $30. Spring semester, odd years. Prerequisite: BIO 319.
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1.00 Credits
Performance of a research project under the direction of a Biology Department faculty member, resulting in a written report and an oral presentation. The research can be either lab-based or literature-based, but must be both scholarly and produce original ideas or data. Grade of C- or better required for graduation. Every semester, permission required. Prerequisite: biology major, senior status.
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