B-W: Biology Courses

BIO	050	INDEPENDENT STUDY			*One to four credit hours*
See Independent Study Program, Section II.
BIO	070	INTERNSHIP			*One to twelve credit hours*
Up to twelve hours may count toward graduation, but only four hours may count toward the biology major.
See Internship Program, Section II.
BIO	259,359,459	FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION			*Credit hours to be arranged*
See FSC Program, Section II.
BIO	101	HUMAN BIOLOGY			*Three credit hours*
For non-biology majors only; does not count toward biology major credits
A non-laboratory scientific study of fundamental biological principles as they pertain to the human condition.
BIO	110L	BIOLOGY FOR THE CITIZEN			*Three credit hours*
For non-biology majors only; does not count toward biology major credits
A lecture-laboratory inquiry into selected biological topics of interest to the intelligent citizen.
BIO	111L	FIELD BIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
For non-biology majors only; does not count toward biology major credits
An ecological approach to the study of life with emphasis on the outdoor world and peoples place in it. A field and laboratory course emphasizing the natural history of selected aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
BIO	121L	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I			*Four credit hours*
A lecture-laboratory survey of cellular and molecular biological principles. Topics include the chemistry of living cells; cellular structure, function, and metabolism; and the principles of inheritance.
BIO	122L	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II			*Four credit hours*
A lecture-laboratory survey of macro-level biological principles. Topics include evolution, diversity, classification, ecology, and environmental science.
BIO	150I	HUMANS & THE EARTH: CAN WE COEXIST?			*Three credit hours*
This team taught, interdisciplinary course examines global environmental issues, including biodiversity, climate, energy and population from biological and other disciplinary perspectives. These other perspectives will vary depending upon the academic disciplines of the other two faculty members who will teach the course. The student can satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I) or in the social sciences (ECN 150I).
BIO	163	FRESHMAN BIOLOGY SEMINAR			*One-half credit hours*
All biology majors must take this course during their first year of study at Baldwin-Wallace.
This course serves as an introduction to the opportunities, expectations, and responsibilities that result from choosing a career in the biological sciences. The course consists of discussions, outside speakers, assessment testing, and presentations given by senior biology majors. Graded S/U.
BIO	180L	INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY			*Three credit hours*
For non-biology majors only; does not count toward biology major credits
An introduction to the science of biotechnology. Topics to be covered include a survey of the fundamentals of proteins and DNA, the basic procedures employed in working with these biological molecules, and the construction of recombinant DNA and transgenic animals (�genetic engineering�). The class will also explore the societal impact of biotechnology.
BIO	200	SCIENCE			*One to four credit hours*
A study of a topic in science that involves an interdisciplinary approach. The department under whose auspices the course is offered determines course content.
BIO	203L	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I			*Four credit hours*
A lecture-laboratory course covering cells, tissues and the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and respiratory systems of the human body. Prosected human cadavers, organs and skeletons will be studied in the laboratory portion of the course.
BIO	204	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II			*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 203L
A continuation of BIO 203L, covering the cardiovascular, integumentary, endocrine, immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive and lymphatic systems of the human body. Prosected human cadavers, organs and live human specimens will be studied in the laboratory portion of the course.
BIO	210IE		TROPICAL ECOLOGY		*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course explores ecological principles as demonstrated by interactions among tropical organisms and their environments. The laboratory component of the course involves field work done in a tropical setting.
BIO	211	GENETICS			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L,122L
A lecture-laboratory study of classical, cellular and population genetics.
BIO	212	MICROBIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory study of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. The relationship of these microorganisms to humans is emphasized.
BIO	221	GENERAL ZOOLOGY			*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory survey of the most common taxa of the animal kingdom.
BIO	222	GENERAL BOTANY			*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory study of the plant kingdom with emphasis on the flowering plants.
BIO	250	PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE			*Three credit hours*
This course may be taken to partially satisfy the general curriculum requirement in either the Social Sciences or the Natural Sciences.
An introduction to the study of the brain and behavior. In this course students will become familiar with recent advances in the growing field of Neuroscience as they consider how their brains work and how the nervous system grows, perceives, controls the body, sleeps, ages and responds to damage and disease.
BIO	263	SOPHOMORE BIOLOGY SEMINAR			*One credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 163. Biology majors must take this course during their sophomore year. Transfer biology majors must take this course the next semester after they take BIO 163 if they are sophomores or higher when they transfer in. Otherwise, they must take this course their sophomore year.
Students in this course will learn how to use and interpret the scientific literature, and how to research, develop and deliver a talk on a current topic in Biology.
BIO/PSY	303	PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PSY 110 or BIO 121L or BIO 203L or consent of instructor. This course may be taken to partially satisfy the general curriculum requirement in the social sciences.
This lecture-laboratory course provides an overview of the physiological bases of behavior, cognition, motivation, emotion, learning and memory. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of brain and endocrine system functioning.
BIO	309	VERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory-field study of the evolution and ecology of vertebrate animals.
BIO	310	EVOLUTION			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory-field study of the fundamental principles of organic evolution.
BIO	313	ECOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A laboratory-field study of the concepts of ecology. Representative aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems will be studied.
BIO	330	GROSS ANATOMY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
This is a lecture-laboratory course in the gross structures of the human body, in which a detailed, regional approach is used. Student dissection of human cadavers, as well as the study of skeletons and organs will be performed in the laboratory.
BIO	331	DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 211 or consent of instructor.
A lecture-laboratory course emphasizing the processes and concepts of embryonic development at the cellular, tissue, and organismal levels. A large part of this course is concerned with the biochemical, cellular, and molecular aspects of developmental biology.
BIO	332	HISTOLOGY			*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L & 122L or BIO 203L & 204L
A lecture-laboratory study of the microscopic structure of the human body. All organ systems will be covered. Detailed consideration is given to the manner in which cells are organized into tissues and tissues are organized into organs. Slides of mammalian tissues and organs will be studied in the laboratory portion of the course.
BIO	333	HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L
A lecture-laboratory study of the fundamental processes responsible for the normal function of the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Initial emphasis is given to physiological processes common to all cells of the body. Essential concepts of physiology at the organ and system level are then presented.
BIO	334	INVERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 221
A laboratory-field study of the ecology, behavior and importance of invertebrate animals. Special emphasis is given to insects and marine organisms.
BIO	336	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 211 is required and BIO 212 is recommended
A lecture-laboratory study of some of the major techniques and applications in molecular biology.
BIO	337	PLANT PHYSIOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 222
A lecture-laboratory study of the mechanisms employed by plants to solve the problems of life on land. Discussion of classic and current papers from the literature is included. Major topics covered are stress physiology, growth and development, and photosynthesis. The cellular and molecular basis for plant function is explored. The implications of plants� physiological adaptations in ecology and agriculture are emphasized.
BIO	341	IMMUNOLOGY			*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: BIO 121L, 122L are required. BIO 211 and BIO 212 are recommended.
A lecture-laboratory study of innate and acquired immune responses.
BIO	363	BIOLOGY SEMINAR			*Zero credit hours*
This course consists of attending the senior biology seminar (BIO 463) and evaluating the presentations. Graded S/U.
BIO	365	ECOLOGY FIELD STUDIES			*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A field and classroom study of a particular ecosystem. A major component of the course will be an extensive field trip that will take place during or after the semester in which the course is offered. Graded S/U.
BIO	405	ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY			*One to four credit hours*
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or consent of instructor. Prerequisite courses will be specified on the basis of the subject offered.
A single topic will be addressed each time the course is offered, but topics chosen may differ.
BIO	463	SENIOR BIOLOGY SEMINAR			*One credit hours*
Prerequisite: One or two semesters of BIO 363. Must be repeated if grade is below C.
Students enrolled in this course will give an oral presentation to the faculty and students of the Department on a previously approved biological topic that they have researched. They will write a research paper on the same topic.
BIO	491	DEPARTMENTAL THESIS/PROJECT			*Credit hours to be arranged*
See Departmental Thesis/Project, Section II.
Medical Technology
Before entering hospital training, students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program at Baldwin-Wallace College may elect one of two options: the three-plus-one hospital-based affiliation program or the four-plus-one hospital-based affiliation program (Post-BS option). Both options require the fulfillment of the College requirements for graduation and also the following requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS): Sixteen hours of biological sciences, including Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics or Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology; 16 hours of chemistry including Organic or Biochemistry; Statistics; the bachelor's degree, and a 12 month hospital training program. The hospital presently affiliated with Baldwin-Wallace is Southwest General Health Center. Before admission to the hospital training program, a student�s transcript is evaluated by the registrar and sent to the hospital at the student�s request. Requests for this evaluation, as well as an application for admission to the hospital school of medical technology, should be submitted about one year prior to entrance into the hospital training program. Priority will be given to students enrolled in the three-one program; however, acceptance is not guaranteed. Upon satisfactory completion of one year of hospital training, the student receives a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology and is then eligible to take a National Certification Examination. Four hours from the hospital training program will count toward the Biology major at Baldwin-Wallace. Students will receive close personal counseling. A faculty advisor with practical experience and genuine concern will work with any student who seeks this help. Periodically, there are opportunities to visit medical technology laboratories and to interact with professionals, as well as students, currently in training. Courses Offered in Hospital Schools of Medical Technology Prerequisite: Enrollment in a hospital school of medical technology that has been approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY				*Ten credit hours*
Lectures and laboratory experience in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and immunology; culture and identification of microorganisms; utilization of media; antibiotic sensitivity studies; serology tests.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY				*Eight credit hours*
Lectures and laboratory experience; applied automated techniques in quantitative chemistry of blood and other body fluids.
HEMATOLOGY				*Six credit hours*
Lectures and laboratory experience; blood morphology in health and disease; normal and abnormal physiology of blood; venipuncture technique; blood cell counting and identification.
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY				*Three credit hours*
Lectures and laboratory experience; common blood group antigens and antibodies; identification; compatibility testing; collection and preparing blood products for transfusion.
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY				*One credit hours*
Lectures and laboratory experience; chemical and microscopic examination of urine.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS				*Four credit hours*
Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experience that might include special subjects such as hospital orientation, laboratory computer systems, management and education.

Geology Course Descriptions

GEO	104L	GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS		*Four credit hours*
An introduction to the geology of selected national parks and monuments of the United States, emphasizing basic geologic principles and processes illustrated by the geology of each area. Three lecture sessions and one lab per week.
GEO	111L	THE DYNAMIC EARTH		*Four credit hours*
A study of the origin and nature of minerals and rocks as well as the dynamic processes acting on and in the earth (erosion, sedimentation, volcanism, plate tectonics) and their results as reflected in topography and earth structure. Three lecture sessions and one lab per week. One Saturday or Sunday field trip required.
GEO	112L	EARTH HISTORY & PLATE TECTONICS		*Four credit hours*
An introduction to the geologic history of the earth including the history of the large scale crustal movements (plate tectonics) and the evolutionary development of prehistoric organism which inhabited the earth. Three lecture sessions and one lab per week. One field trip required.
GEO	121IL	PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY		*Four credit hours*
An introduction to some of the physical features and processes of the earth and their significance in relation to many of the activities and problems of humans in the modern world. Three lecture sessions and one lab per week.
GEO	150	REGIONAL GEOLOGY & GEOGRAPHY		*Two credit hours*
An introduction to physical and historical geology as well as physical geography of selected areas. Basic geologic principles and processes will be illustrated by the geology of the area of interest. Two lecture sessions per week.
GEO	163	GEOLOGY SEMINAR		*One credit hours*
This course consists of study, discussion and demonstration of special topics. One class session per week.
GEO	200	SCIENCE		*Three credit hours*
An interdisciplinary approach to a topic of scientific interest. Course content is determined by the topic chosen.
GEO	205L	GEO-ORIENTEERING		*Three credit hours*
A course designed to provide a better understanding of spatial information, its purpose, and its display. It explores the use of maps and compasses, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Geographic Information System (GIS).
GEO	221L	SHAPING THE LAND		*Three credit hours*
This course explores meteorology and geomorphology, explains the components of weather that effect life on earth, describes the inner forces that create mountains and continents, and describes how erosion and weathering of solid rock level the surface of the earth�s crust.
GEO	223L	GEOLOGY OF THE ROCKY RIVER VALLEY		*Three credit hours*
This course utilizes the local resource of the Rocky River Valley to teach principles of geology. The student will be in the valley every weekend to study the geologic features.
GEO	225L	CRYSTALS, MINERALS, AND ROCKS		*Four credit hours*
An entry-level laboratory course that introduces the basic concepts of crystallography, mineralogy, and petrology.
GEO	227	ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY		*Three credit hours*
An exploration of how the earth�s geologic environment affects the earth�s life forms. It is also an exploration of the impact of man on the earth�s geologic evolution, and a review of the laws governing the use of natural resources.
GEO	229	OCEANOGRAPHY	*Three credit hours*
A study of the physical aspects of the oceans starting with the ocean floor continuing to the chemical make up of the water, the currents, and movement of the waves. The ocean environment and relationship between the ocean and the atmosphere will be included.
GEO	232L	ELEMENTS OF MINERALOGY	*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: GEO111 or consent of the instructor
A course that includes the elements of crystallography, crystal growing, crystal chemistry, physical properties and descriptive mineralogy of the important or rock forming minerals. Three lecture sessions and one lab per week.

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