Eastern Nazarene College: Prospective Students: Undergraduate: Academics

BI101 Principles of Biology (3 credits)
An introduction to the study of life with a particular emphasis on human biology including: molecular processes, cell theory, structure and functions of organ systems, human genetics, biology of disease, and human interaction with the living world.
Corequisite: BI101L Principles of Biology Lab (1 credit)

BI103 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics (3 credits)
This introductory course covers principles of cell biology and genetics. The course emphasizes topics such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, respiration and fermentation, photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis, patterns of inheritance, DNA synthesis and repair, transpiration and translation, and control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression.
Prerequisite: Math SAT of 500 or more OR a Math ACT of 19 or more AND high school Algebra II grade of C or higher AND high school biology grade of C- of higher OR MA111 College Algebra grade of C- or higher AND BI101 Principles of Biology grade of C- or higher OR permission of Biology department chair.
Corequisite: BI103L Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics Lab (1 credit)

BI104 Introduction to Ecology and Diversity (3 credits)
This introductory course covers principles of ecology and evolution. The course emphasizes topics such as the phylogenic diversity of life, basic evolutionary patterns and processes, biodiversity and conservation, population ecology, species and community interactions, animal behavior and ecosystems.
Prerequisite: Math SAT of 500 or more OR a Math ACT of 19 or more AND high school Algebra II grade of C or higher AND high school biology grade of C- of higher OR MA111 College Algebra grade of C- or higher AND BI101 Principles of Biology grade of C- or higher OR permission of Biology department chair.
Corequisite: BI104L Introduction to Ecology and Diversity Lab (1 credit)

BI105 Introduction to Plants and Animals (3 credits)
This introductory course covers principles of organismal biology. The course emphasizes topics such as plant form and function, plant nutrition, plant reproduction and defense systems, animal form and function, gas exchange and circulation, sensory systems and movement, chemical signals and immune response, and reproduction.
Prerequisite: Math SAT of 500 or more OR a Math ACT of 19 or more AND high school Algebra II grade of C or higher AND high school biology grade of C- of higher OR MA111 College Algebra grade of C- or higher AND BI101 Principles of Biology grade of C- or higher OR permission of Biology department chair.
Corequisite: BI105L Introduction to Plants and Animals Lab (1 credit)

BI110 Introduction to Nutrition (3 credits)
An introduction to the science of nutrition, designed for the non-science major. Topics to be considered in the classroom and the laboratory include: making healthy food choices, using nutrition standards and guidelines, the chemical composition of food, how food is digested and absorbed, vitamins and minerals, weight control, eating disorders, fitness, world hunger, food safety, and nutrition throughout the life cycle. Objectives include: 1. introduction to the chemical basis of nutrition, how food is digested, absorbed, metabolized, and excreted, 2. application of theoretical knowledge to changing life circumstances due to aging, disease, or the social environment, and 3. to give a broad overview of current issues in nutrition to help students develop an awareness of nutritional issues and problems.
Corequisite: BI110L Introduction to Nutrition Lab (1 credit)

BI203 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
A systems approach to the gross anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body.
Prerequisite: BI101 or BI105
Corequisite: BI203L Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2 credits)

BI204 Systematic Anatomy And Physiology (3 credits)
The study of the gross structure and homeostatic mechanisms of the human cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and respiratory systems.
Prerequisite: BI101 or BI105
Corequisite: BI204L Systematic Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1 credit)

BI210 Earth Science (3 credits)
A study of the materials and processes which interact at the earth’s surface to produce the various geomorphological structures. This course includes discussion of physical and historical geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Lecture and theory is supplemented by laboratory and fieldwork. This course does not meet requirements for a major in Biology.
Corequisite: BI210L Earth Science Lab (1 credit); Offered alternate years

BI212 Genetics (3 credits)
A study of the principles of inheritance, structure, and function of hereditary informational molecules, the dynamic frequency of these genes in the population, and the application of genetic principles to biological problems. Laboratory and lecture material is selected from plant, animal (including human), and microbial studies.
Prerequisites: BI103, AND CH102 or CH103

BI213 Genetics Lab (3 credits)
A laboratory course with project based experiments. Multiple genetic models will be used, such as D. melanogaster, C. elegans, S. cerevisiae and E. coli.
Co/Prerequisite: BI212

BI/FS220 Forensic Science (3 credits)
An introduction to the forensic sciences, which includes topics such as forensic photography, firearms and toll mark identification, examination of questioned documents, hair and fiber analysis, serology, instrumental analysis, forensic pathology, and forensic anthropology.
Prerequisites: BI101 or BI105, AND CH102 or CH103
Corequisite: BI/FS220L Forensic Science Lab (2 credits)

BI221 Invertebrate Zoology (3 credits)
A comparative study of the anatomy, physiology, ecology and phylogenetic relationships of representative invertebrates, with emphasis on ecology, pathology and economic importance to humans. The course will examine phyla as diverse as the heterotropic protistans to the invertebrate chordates.
Prerequisite: BI104; Offered alternate years
Corequisite: BI221L Invertebrate Zoology Lab (2 credits)

BI230 Oceanography (3 credits)
A study of the chemical and physical relationships, emphasizing their effects on the biota of the oceans.
Prerequisite: BI104; Offered alternate years

BI231/CH231 Analytical Methods (3 credits)
A study of the theoretical foundation and skills necessary for the solution of problems encountered in the area of quantitative chemical analysis, including classical and modern methods. Emphasis is given to experimental design, statistics, evaluation and presentation of data, sampling, equilibrium dynamics of analytically important reactions, volumetric techniques, absorption and emission spectroscopy methods, electrochemical methods, and analytical and biological separations.
Prerequisite: CH104; Offered in January term
Corequisite: BI231L Analytical Methods Lab (2 credits); Cross-listed as CH231

BI241 Nutrition (3 credits)
An introduction to the theoretical chemical basis of nutrition, how food is digested, absorbed, utilized, and excreted; a brief overview of differing nutritional states according to age categories and disease states to prepare the student to recognize nutritionally-related disorders in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: CH104 and BI105; Offered alternate years

BI250 Marine Biology and Oceanography Lab (3 credits)
A study of various marine ecosystems accessible in the New England area.
Pre/Corequisites: BI230 or BI 280

BI260 General Botany (3 credits)
Designed to give the biology major an overview of the kingdoms Monera, photosynthetic Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, with strongest emphasis on the plants. Beside the phylogenetic survey of these kingdoms, the course will cover the molecular basis of photosynthesis and respiration, the
morphology of the various divisions, and their economic significance.
Prerequisites: BI105 and CH101 or 103; Offered alternate years
Corequisite: BI260L General Botany Lab (2 credits)

BI280 Marine Biology (3 credits)
Introduction to marine ecology, stressing abiotic-biotic relationships. The immediate goal is familiarization with marine biology along the New England coast. This course is open to biology teachers and advanced majors.
Prerequisites: BI104; Offered alternate years

BI310 Bioinformatics (3 credits)
Introduction to bioinformatics, the combined field of biology, information science, and technology. The course focuces on the analysis of proteins, genes, and genomes. The lab portion of the course included hands-on use of computer applications to study and compare proteins, genes, and genomes.
Prerequisite: BI103 (BI212 recommended but not required)
Corequisite: BI103L Bioinformatics Lab (2 credits)

BI343 Field Problems in Ecology (variable credit)
Study of a specialized ecological area or problem. Field problems may be selected from a wide range of marine or terrestrial ecological zones.
Prerequisites: BI104 and CH103
Corequisite: BI343L Field Problems in Ecology Lab (variable credit)

BI/FS350 and 351 Advanced Chemistry Lab I and II (3 credits)
A project oriented, two semester laboratory program that integrates various methods and techniques. Included are basic electronics, electrochemistry, various forms of spectroscopy and chromatography, advanced synthetic techniques and other topics. The second term
includes writing a research proposal based on a comprehensive literature search and experimental design for the senior project, which will be completed in the senior research course.
Prerequisite: CH322; Cross-listed with CH350 and CH351

BI352 Microbiology (3 credits)
Historical survey, pure culture methods of study, and the general morphology and physiology of bacteria and other microorganisms. Skills are developed in solving for unknown microbes in conjunction with Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology.
Prerequisites: BI103 or BI105 and CH101 or CH103
Corequisite: BI352L Microbiology Lab (2 credits)

BI370 Comparative Anatomy and Embryology (3 credits)
A comparable study of the development and adult gross anatomy of representative vertebrates. Initial lectures are concerned with early vertebrate morphogenesis, followed by a correlation of the vertebrates with taxonomy, chronology, homology, and paleontology.
Prerequisite: BI105; Offered alternate years
Corequisite: BI370L Comparative Anatomy and Embryology Lab (2 credits)

BI390 Junior Seminar in Biology (2 credits)
A course designed to teach critical analysis of primary journal articles and seminars. Other topics include career planning and social and ethical problems in Biology.
Prerequisites: BI103, BI104, and BI105 and Junior standing

BI393 Cell Biology (3 credits)
The study of the molecular basis of cell structure and function, including a discussion of the current techniques used in the field.
Prerequisite: BI103

BI394 Cell Biology and Immunology Lab (3 credits)
The lab will emphasize the practical application of a variety of biotechnological techniques, such as western blot, cell culture, immunoelectrophoriesis, and in situ hybridization.
Pre/corequisite: BI393 or BI395

BI395 Immunology (3 credits)
An introductory course intended to provide the Biology major with a working knowledge of the immune system, including production of immunoglobulins, B and T cell interactions, and macrophage function. Current research literature is used extensively in this course.
Prerequisite: BI103; Offered alternate years

BI431 Current Topics in Biology (variable credit)
A study of current topics of interest to the faculty and students.
Permission of instructor; Offered alternate years

BI442 Ecology (3 credits)
Designed to give the upper division Biology major an introduction to the theory and research practices of the science of ecology. Concentration will be placed on population theory and the study of the relationship between organisms and their local environment. Lab and fieldwork will be designed to give the student the opportunity to view the various environments and apply the theory to observational data.
Prerequisite: BI104
Corequisite: BI442L Ecology Lab (2 credits)

BI451 Physiology (3 credits)
A study of the universal principles involved in functional processes of cells and multicellular organisms. Basic phenomena such as cell organization, conversions of energy and matter in the cell, excitation, transport, membrane function, and contraction will receive attention. Major physiological systems of higher organisms will be discussed.
Prerequisites: BI105 and CH102 or CH321, BI270 recommended; Offered alternate years
Corequisite: BI451L Physiology Lab (2 credits)

BI490 Senior Seminar in Biology (2 credits)
A course designed to teach critical analysis of primary journal articles and seminars. An extensive research project and presentation before the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is required. Other topics include career planning and social and ethical problems in modern biology. Required of all majors.
Prerequisites: BI390 and Senior standing

BI491/CH491 Biochemistry Lab (3 credits)
A project based laboratory course covering biochemical methods such as column chromatography, enzyme kinetics, peptide mapping, western blotting, and recombinant DNA technology.
Pre/corequisite: BI492 or BI493

BI492 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
An introduction to the general principles of biochemistry with special emphasis on cellular anabolic and catabolic pathways. Particular attention will be given to proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates and their role in living systems.
Prerequisite: BI10; Pre/corequisite: CH322; Cross-listed as CH492

BI493 Biochemistry II (3 credits)
In-depth study of nucleic acids and DNA. The course will focus on the structure and function of DNA at the biochemical and genetic level. Topics will also include control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression.
Prerequisite: BI103; Pre/corequisite: CH322; Cross-listed as CH493

BI499 Independent Study and Research (variable credit)
Individual work under staff supervision for well-qualified upperclassmen. A written report with an oral summary and review before two or more faculty members is required. Total credit hours for two semesters is not to exceed the maximum allowed to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisite: An outline of the proposed work, consent of the staff member who is to supervise, and approval by the department chair

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