May 13, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACC x91 - Special Topics


    Variable credits
    An in-depth study and discussion of a specific business topics. May be repeated with change of topics. Possible topics include leadership, transnational strategic management.
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.
  
  • ACC x99 - Independent Study


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.
  
  • ACC 210 - Financial Accounting


    3 credits
    The fundamental techniques of analyzing, recording, summarizing, and reporting the financial effects of business transactions. Examines generally accepted accounting principles and concepts/procedures of financial accounting essential to the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
  
  • ACC 306 - Accounting Information Systems


    3 credits
    An introduction to basic AIS concepts. AIS concepts consist of the knowledge that accounts need for understanding and using information technologies and for knowing how an AIS gathers and transforms data into useful decision-making information.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 
  
  • ACC 331 - Managerial Accounting


    3 credits
    Explores the planning, decision-making, and control of business operations using managerial accounting information.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 
  
  • ACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting 1


    3 credits
    Examines, in a more in-depth way than introductory accounting, financial accounting theory, and techniques used to report financial information to investors, creditors, and other external users.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 210  
  
  • ACC 333 - Intermediate Accounting 2


    3 credits
    A continuation of ACC 332  designed for students to refine financial reporting techniques and an understanding of financial accounting theory.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 332 
  
  • ACC 334 - Auditing


    3 credits
    Study of audit issues including the role of the auditor, the process of auditing, financial statement components to be audited, and auditing techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 
  
  • ACC 336 - Income Taxation


    3 credits
    An introduction to the federal income taxation system focusing on income taxes for individuals. Topics includes tax law, calculation of individual taxable income, business income and deductions, and property acquisition, disposition, and cost recovery.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 
  
  • ACC 431 - Cost Accounting


    3 credits
    Advanced study of various costing methods including job costing, activity - based costing, budgeting, quality and inventory control, and pricing.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 331 
  
  • ACC 433 - Advanced Accounting


    3 credits
    Theoretical, procedural, and practical issues associated with financial reporting. Topics include alternative reporting entities, accounting for mergers and acquisitions, consolidations, foreign operations, and complex financial instruments.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 333 
  
  • ACC 436 - Advanced Taxation


    3 credits
    A continuation of ACC 336 , covering federal income tax regulations related to C corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and state and local income taxes.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 336 
  
  • ACC 490 - Internship


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.

Anthropology

  
  • ANT x91 - Special Topics


    Variable credits
    An intensive study and discussion of selected topics in anthropology. Possible topics include archaeology and death, cultural ecology, historical archaeology, primates, and ethnographic research. May be repeated with change of topic.
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topics.
  
  • ANT x99 - Independent Study


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.
  
  • ANT 100 - General Anthropology


    3 credits
    This course is a general overview of the four subfields of anthropology: physical, linguistic, cultural, and archeology. Human origins, the culture-language relationship, and past cultures will be considered from a Christian perspective.
  
  • ANT 101 - Biological Anthropology


    4 credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to the history of thought and the research fundamentals of physical anthropology. Human skeletal and modern biological evidences will be discussed; particular emphasis will be given to the methods and techniques of analysis. 3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab.
  
  • ANT 102 - Cultural Anthropology


    3 credits
    A course which surveys the development and nature of cultural systems. It examines the social patterns, processes, and variations related to culture. The comparative study of cultures world-wide includes analysis of language, art, family life, religion, economic and political areas.
  
  • ANT 103 - Archaeology


    3 credits
    This course introduces students to the history of archaeology. It covers general archaeological method and theory and provides overviews of archeological investigations in North America.
  
  • ANT 104 - Linguistic Anthropology


    3 credits
    This course will introduce students to work of linguistic anthropologists. Weekly class content will include both a historical overview of linguistic field research and studies of select non-Indo-European language traditions. Topics will include the origin of language, nonverbal communication, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics.
  
  • ANT 210 - Forensic Anthropology


    3 credits
    The curriculum of this course is designed to introduce students to forensic, anthropological theory and practice. Students enrolled in the class will study the history of this specialized area of study and its connection to a variety of medicolegal topics. Weekly course content will include: crime scene investigation, pathology and trauma assessment, and personal identification.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 101  or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANT 220 - Society and Culture


    3 credits
    This course emphasizes the work of ethnographers. Weekly class content will expose students to cultures from select world areas. Course topics will include: the method and theory of modern cultural anthropologists, select schools of ethnographic thought, the nature and design of related fieldwork, ethnographic interviewing, and fieldwork data analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 102  or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANT 230 - Advanced Archaeological Methods and Techniques


    3 credits
    This course is designed for students interested in the collection, analysis, and preservation of archaeological materials. Weekly topics will describe and provide examples of modern laboratory methods, field techniques, and procedures involved in the collection and curation of biological and cultural materials.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 103  
  
  • ANT 311 - Primatology


    3 credits
    This course introduces students to a specialty within physical anthropology. A general overview will be made of the biological species comprising the Order Primates. Topics will include: biological development and growth, social organization, current research and ecology.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • ANT 312 - Human Osteology


    3 credits
    This course provides students with an in-depth study of the human skeleton and hominine dentition. Lectures and laboratory exercises will introduce students to applications of skeletal analysis. Topics covered will include: bone and tooth identification, skeletal preservation and reconstruction, and the bioarchaeological study of skeletal samples.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  
  • ANT 321 - Globalization


    3 credits
    This course examines the definition, trends, and impact of globalization as they relate to culture. Issues such as world debt, global pressures on the environment, the role of multinational corporations, the difference between rich and poor nations (North and South), and the rapid transfer of technologies and information around the world are discussed and debated.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • ANT 322 - Food and Culture


    3 credits
    An anthropological examination of how subsistence shapes memory and tradition. Weekly topics will include: food as medicine, food and tourism, and the politics surrounding food security. Students will be challenged to examine the conscious choices people make regarding communal food resources.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 102  and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANT 323 - Peoples and Cultures of Selected World Areas


    3 credits
    A comparative, descriptive, and analytic study of a major cultural area of the world. Areas may be selected from : South & Central America, the Pacific, the Caribbean, Sub-Sahara Africa, Southeast Asia, or the Middle East. A student may repeat the course provided a different area is being covered.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 102 
  
  • ANT 324 - Ethnography and Cultural Process


    3 credits
    An introduction to the research methods used by cultural anthropologists. Course topics include: ethnographic data collection and analysis, open coding, the values and ethics associated with fieldwork, and the nature of informal interviewing.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 102  and junior standing.
  
  • ANT 331 - Death and Archaeology


    3 credits
    This course introduces students to mortuary rituals and the methods of mortuary archaeologists. Topics will include: applications for human osteology, forensic analyses, bioarchaeology, and mortuary ritual.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • ANT 332 - North American Archaeology


    3 credits
    A comprehensive survey of archaeological discoveries within the continental United States and Canada as early as 1875. The contributions of the Smithsonian Institute, the National Museum, the Bureau of American Ethnology, and modern Cultural Resource Management will be studied in light of the prehistoric, historic, and living cultures of North America.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  
  • ANT 333 - Historical Archaeology


    3 credits
    This course examines the development of historical archaeology as a specialized subdiscipline within American Archaeology. The curriculum for the course includes: the unique method and theory of historic archaeologists, the use of oral histories in research, the nature of the documentary record, and the study of historic material culture.
    Prerequisite(s): ANT 103   and junior standing
  
  • ANT 467 - Anthropological Field School


    3 to 6 credits
    Students are exposed to a wide range of anthropological methods and techniques. Fieldwork at a remote location is conducted in light of the research aims of a given branch of anthropological study. Additional course fees are determined in relation to the site of the field school and the nature of the undergraduate or graduate research.
    Prerequisite(s): A core course in a related subject area (e.g. ANT 101 , ANT 102 , ANT 103 , or ANT 104 ) and junior standing.
  
  • ANT 490 - Anthropology Internship


    Variable credits
    A professional work experience under the supervision of selected business and WLC anthropology department faculty in the student’s area of emphasis. The student relates theory to practice and interacts with professionals in a specific anthropology-related field. Regular progress reports and a final wirtten summation are required.
  
  • ANT 493 - Practicum in Anthropology


    3 credits
    A practicum in anthropology may be conducted within a variety of field and work-site environments. For students currently enrolled in anthropological coursework at WLC, practicum placements would build upon specific areas of interest and academic success. Potential sites would include: offices of cultural resource management, local law enforcement agencies, offices of medical examiners, archaeological contract companies, and primate conservation organizations.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing an nine credits in Anthropology courses.
  
  • ANT 495 - Senior Thesis and Seminar


    3 credits
    This course is an academic and professional experience within the research area that is of academic and career interest.  The final project for this course will be a student thesis and defense.
    Prerequisite(s): Declared ANT major and senior standing.
  
  • ANT 498 - Independent Research


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.

Art

  
  • ART x91 - Special Topics


    Variable credits
  
  • ART x99 - Independent Study


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.
  
  • ART 101 - Drawing 1


    3 credits
    A variety of drawing media will be explored to develop basic drawing skills that enable students to interpret form and sharpen their sense of sight.
  
  • ART 102 - Drawing 2


    3 credits
    Continuing study and exercise relating to drawing as an art form. A broad spectrum of techniques will enable students to explore visual avenues of communication and self-expression.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101 
  
  • ART 111 - Introduction to Visual Art


    3 credits
    This lecture course is an introduction to the vocabulary, processes, and history of the visual arts in human culture. Analysis, understanding, and appreciation are emphasized. Recommended for General Education requirements and not recommended for Art or Art Education majors.
  
  • ART 121 - Design Fundamentals: 2-D Design


    3 credits
    A study and exploration of the elements and principles of design and their application to the designing process, basic to all art fields. Creative design experiences will explore a variety of 2-D media.
  
  • ART 122 - Design Fundamentals: 3-D Design


    3 credits
    A study and exploration of the principles of design as applied to three-dimensional form and space. Emphasis will be on translating conceptual elements to construction through the application of various materials.
  
  • ART 201 - Painting 1


    3 credits
    A studio course applying the principles of painting in acrylic and oil. Students will apply their understanding of color theory and technical avenues necessary to describe forms and express ideas.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  and ART 121 
  
  • ART 202 - Painting 2


    3 credits
    Extended exploration of the technical and expressive possibilities of acrylic and oil along with mixed media painting approaches. Emphasis will be placed on the nurturing of personal content and individual language. Class will include field trip experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 201 
  
  • ART 211 - History of Art 1 (Ancient-1500)


    3 credits
    A study of ancient and medieval architecture, painting, and sculpture with examination of the cultural context in which the great art of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Christian West developed. Includes museum visits and church tours.
  
  • ART 212 - History of Art II (1500 to 1945)


    3 credits
    A study of the development of European painting, sculpture, and architecture and the representative masters from the Renaissance through 1945. Includes museum visits and gallery experiences.
  
  • ART 213 - History of Art 3 (1945 - present)


    3 credits
    An analysis of the artistic directions from 1945 to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 211  or ART 212 
  
  • ART 220 - Ceramics 1


    3 credits
    An introduction into the forming, firing, and glazing methods in contemporary ceramics. Techniques will include use of the potter’s wheel, hand building, slab construction, relief modeling, and low-fire glazes. Lectures and presentations will introduce historical movements from prehistoric through contemporary American ceramics.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 122 
  
  • ART 222 - Sculpture 1


    3 credits
    An introduction into the tools, materials, and methods of modern sculpture. Lectures will present issues from Realism to Abstraction. Hands-on assignments will compliment lectures with work in wood, stone, and clay. Techniques introduced will cover the sculptural processes of carving, modeling, and construction.
  
  • ART 231 - Introduction to Graphic Design


    3 credits
    This course continues from 121 to introduce intermediate topics and processes such as module, grid, and iteration. Basics of typography and Adobe InDesign Creative Suite software are also introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 
  
  • ART 240 - Introduction to Design Software


    4 credits
    This course combines instruction in Adobe Photoshop and in Adobe Illustrator Creative Suite software. Skills and techniques are emphasized in the creation of design solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 
  
  • ART 251 - Photography 1


    3 credits
    An introduction to the 35 mm camera and black and white darkroom techniques presented through demonstrations, assignments, and lectures. Course will present the history of photography from 1835 through the present, with an emphasis on fine artists, composition, and technical application.
  
  • ART 252 - Photography 2


    3 credits
    Advanced camera and darkroom techniques with a focus on portfolio development and gallery presentation. Demonstrations and lectures will introduce advanced lighting techniques, large format cameras, specialized darkroom techniques, and color printing, infra-red, and hand-coloring.
  
  • ART 274 - Printmaking 1


    3 credits
    A study of drawing and composition applied to the making of multiples. The course introduces the media and techniques of relief and intaglio processes.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101 
  
  • ART 303 - Graphic Design


    4 credits
    Typography, imagery, and layout are presented in a sequence of design problems, using Adobe Creative Suite software. Concept, process, and production are also emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 231 
  
  • ART 306 - American Art


    3 credits
    A study of American art and architecture from the first settlers to significant masters of the modern day. Course will include museum visits.
  
  • ART 307 - Non-Western Art


    3 credits
    A survey of the artwork of African, South American, Native American, Asian, Pacific, Caribbean, and Australian peoples in context with each culture’s traditions and beliefs. Course includes museum visits.
  
  • ART 310 - Studio Workshop


    3 credits
    Changing unique studio experience, taught by a guest artist and/or WLC art faculty. The course is directed at a specific studio focus to expand the students’ knowledge and creative potential.
    Prerequisite(s): Based on studio focus.
  
  • ART 320 - Ceramics 2


    3 credits
    Advanced wheel and construction work with an emphasis on production and sculptural ceramics. Demonstrations and lectures will focus on glaze chemistry, kiln construction, and advanced wheel throwing techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 220 
  
  • ART 322 - Sculpture 2


    3 credits
    Extended work into sculpture techniques, current trends, and issues. Advanced work in welding, metalworking, mold making, and lost-wax casting.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 122 
  
  • ART 330 - Advanced Computer Applications


    3 credits
    A continued study of computer techniques as they apply to design and illustration.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 240  and ART 351  
  
  • ART 340 - Ceramics 3


    3 credits
    The study of function and sculpture high fire ceramics. The student will work with porcelain and stoneware clays, learn reduction and gas firing, kiln construction and firing, and high glaze mixing, application, and firing.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 220  or ART 320 
  
  • ART 342 - Web Design


    4 credits
    This course investigates structures, usability, and composition. Web construction applications and current methods are introduced. Aesthetic choices and technical proficiency are emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 . Recommended: ART 240 
  
  • ART 345 - Kinetic Art


    3 credits
    This course is viewed as building on the work in Sculpture 1 and 2. Students will work with light, gravity, mechanical movement (operated by hand) and air currents, to make kinetic sculpture. The course will include historical work of Dunchamp, Man Ray, Tinquely, Paik, and Calder as background for the work.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 222 
  
  • ART 350 - Illustration


    3 credits
    A studio course introducing students to concepts and techniques of traditional illustration. Includes line, halftone, and color techniques. Concepts include spot, narrative, editorial, and self promotion.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 102  and ART 121 
  
  • ART 351 - Visual Communication 2


    3 credits
    Advanced applications in graphic design, layout, illustration, and Quark XPress software.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 350 
  
  • ART 352 - Photography 3


    3 credits
    An in-depth and directed study into the medium of photography. The student will determine an advanced area of research in consultation with the instructor and focus on a specific area of photography as an art form. Color photography and chemistry, video and documentary production, advanced black and white darkroom techniques, and advanced printing papers and chemistry are options, the goal of this course is for the student to produce a cohesive and thematically unified body of work ready for exhibition.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 251  or ART 252 
  
  • ART 356 - Fiber Art and Design


    3 credits
    Adaptation of design principles and creative concepts to two- and three-dimensional problems utilizing fiber-based media. Techniques to be explored include fiber manipulation, applique, quilting, and soft sculpture.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 
  
  • ART 357 - Figure Sculpture I


    3 credits
    Figure modeling is explored through carving and casting in stone, wood, clay, and bronze. Students will study the figure in art working from life and classical studies. Course work will center on the study of anatomy, perceptual understanding, and modeling skills.
  
  • ART 358 - Art Metals


    3 credits
    Basic principles of metalwork and jewelry introduced through small metal fabrication and casting processes. Emphasis is on creative design and craftsmanship.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  and ART 122 
  
  • ART 360 - Watercolor


    3 credits
    A study of the techniques and application of various watercolor media, including transparent watercolor and gouache.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101 
  
  • ART 367 - Figure Sculpture 2


    3 credits
    Figure Sculpture 2 will focus on casting the figure in bronze, mold making, and advanced modeling techniques. Clay modeling and anatomy form the core of the course, with outside work and casting in bronze and resin. Studio work from the model, lectures, and discussions will cover the history of contemporary figurative work.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 222 
  
  • ART 374 - Printmaking 2


    3 credits
    A continuation of ART 274 . This course investigates additional media and techniques of fine art printmaking. Students learn more advanced approaches and techniques, with a focus on artistic creativity.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 274 
  
  • ART 375 - Printmaking 3


    3 credits
    A continuation of ART 374 . This course investigates additional media and techniques of fine art printmaking. In the studio students will have the opportunity, time and instruction to focus on their own creative artistic images.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 374 
  
  • ART 379 - Advanced Drawing


    3 credits
    Advanced study of the drawing media based on previous studio work. Guided and exploratory development of the drawing media with a focus on concepts, materials, aesthetics, and individual awareness. Research and outside experiences are involved in the advanced process of developing a personal style.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 102 
  
  • ART 380 - Advanced Painting


    3 credits
    A continuing study of previous studio work with painting media offering exploratory approaches to concepts, aesthetics, and awareness. Emphasis on the student’s individual technique, statement, and expressive content. The course will focus on advanced research into the student’s individual style.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 202 
  
  • ART 381 - Anatomy for the Artist


    3 credits
    The student will focus on the study of the human figure from observational, expressive, and scientific viewpoints. Students will develop perceptual drawings from people, anatomical models, and artists’ works. Lectures will include the presentation of the depiction of the human figure in history and a base knowledge of the musculo-skeletal system.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  and ART 102 
  
  • ART 385 - Animal Anatomy for the Artist


    3 credits
    Animal Anatomy: Students will learn to individually express the unique visual characteristics of animals, primarily with drawing media, through regular trips to the zoo and other related sites around the area. Through observation of and drawing of creatures, students will also learn more about identifying animal species, their anatomy, behavior and personality.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  or approval from instructor
  
  • ART 392 - Advanced Art Studio


    3 credits
    An advanced studio course focusing on the student’s individual exploration of various 2-D or 3-D media. Research and outside experiences are involved.
  
  • ART 400 - Contemporary Trends


    3 credits
    An analysis of artistic directions in current times. Course includes readings of contemporary criticism and theories, discussions, presentations, written responses, and various gallery experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • ART 401 - Senior Seminar


    3 credits
    A group study of students’ individual work and current trends in art. Faculty and visiting professionals will discuss making the transition from undergraduate studies to graduate school, a professional career, or employment. Elements of professional practices are explored, including portfolio preparation, resumes, gallery dealings and responsibilities, and advanced research in art.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
  
  • ART 475 - Printmaking 4


    3 credits
    A continuation of ART 375 . This course continues to investigate additional media and techniques of fine-art-printmaking. In the studio students will have the opportunity, time and instruction to focus on their own creative artistic images.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 375 
  
  • ART 490 - Art Internship


    Variable credits
    A professional work experience under the supervision of selected business and WLC art department faculty within the student’s area of emphasis. The student relates theory to practice and interacts with professionals in a specific art-related field. Regular progress reports and a final written summation are required.
  
  • ART 492 - Advanced Art Studio


    3 credits
    An advanced studio course focusing on the student’s individual exploration of various 2-D or 3-D media. Research and outside experiences are involved.
  
  • ART 497 - Thesis Exhibition


    1 credits
    Each graduating art major will prepare an exhibit of his or her selected work, with the approval of art faculty. Includes artist’s statement, exhibit preparation, and production of an exhibit announcement.
    Prerequisite(s): Department approval and senior standing.

Biology

  
  • BIO x91 - Special Topics


    Variable credits
    This course is a seminar in current biological topics. It may be repeated for different topics. This course may require labratory participation.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval
  
  • BIO x99 - Independent Study


    Variable credits
    By arrangement with the department.
  
  • BIO 120 - Life Science


    3 credits
    Major biological principles and concepts relevant to humans and their environment. The nature of doing science. Hands-on activities, investigations, and a writing component are required. Not applicable to the major or minor in biology. 3 hrs lecture
  
  • BIO 124 - Plant Science


    4 credits
    This course explores the importance of plants for life and society; plants and ecology; wild and cultivated edible plants; medicinal uses, garden, and house plants; plants and human nutrition; plant growth and reproduction. A plant collection is required. Not applicable to the major or minor in biology. 3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
  
  • BIO 142 - Microbes - Friends and Foes


    3 credits
    This course is designed to serve non-science majors. Topics include the germ theory of disease, the immune system, public health, food microbiology, agricultural and industrial applications. Emphasis on current topics and reading of the secondary scientific literature. This course is not applicable to the biology major/minor. 3 hrs lecture
  
  • BIO 143 - Microbes - Friends and Foes Lab


    1 credits
    This course provides an introduction to the scientific method, experimental controls, and statistical analysis using microbial methods as a model for all science. This course is not applicable to the biology major/minor. 2 hrs lab
  
  • BIO 201 - Principles of Biology 1


    4 credits
    Includes aspects of ecology, environmental science, plant and animal tissues, food production and intake, human anatomy and physiology, reproduction in plants and animals, living kingdoms, and animal behavior. 3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
  
  • BIO 202 - Principles of Biology 2


    4 credits
    An introduction to cellular reproduction, genetics, natural selection, biochemistry, and cellular biology. 3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
  
  • BIO 225 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 1


    4 credits
    A systematic approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology using models, charts, readings and dissection. A human cadaver is an integral part of this course. Emphasis is placed on anatomy. Mastery of anatomical vocabulary is expected. 3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
  
  • BIO 240 - Nutrition


    3 credits
    Essentials of normal nutrition and its relationship to the health and wellbeing of individuals and families will be emphasized. Included will be the study of the physiological, psychological, and economic aspects of obtaining an adequate diet. This course is required prior to applying to the Nursing program. 3 hrs lecture
  
  • BIO 255 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 2


    4 credits
    A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with emphasis on the function of organ systems and cellular mechanisms responsible for homeostasis 3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 
  
  • BIO 275 - Evolution and Diversity


    3 credits
    A study and evaluation of the mechanisms of evolution, evolutionary history and the diversity of life. The theological implications of modern evolutionary theory will also be considered. 3 hrs lecture
  
  • BIO 283 - Marine Ecology


    3 credits
    An introduction to marine ecology for science and non-science majors in a unique field and laboratory environment on the island of Jamaica. Field trips will include coral reef, estuary, and tide pool communities. Offered during vacation breaks. (Additional fees and instructor approval are required for this course.)
 

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