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Biology/Business Administration 49
BIOL 480 Histology (2-3-3), fall. Detailed microscopic anatomy of
the tissues and organs of higher vertebrates. Laboratory graded and
credited with the course.
BIOL 484 Developmental Biology (3-0-3), fall, odd years. A study of
molecular events which begin with meiosis and fertilization and continue
through the development and growth of the human embryo and fetus.
BIOL 485 Pathogenic Microbiology (3-3-4), fall, odd years. A study
of pathogenic micro-organisms with regard to their physiology and
ecological relationships to man, host-parasite interactions, and the
etiology of microbial-caused diseases. Laboratory graded and credited
with the course; includes identification of medically important
microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 355.
BIOL 490 Human Reproduction and Sexuality (3-0-3)*, on
demand. Emphasizes the biological, ethical, and moral aspects of human
reproduction and behavior. Discussion, lecture, and/or independent
study. Limited to upper-division biology and pre-health professions
majors, or consent of the instructor is required. Course is variable credit
and may be taken for 1 to 3 hours credit.
BIOL 491 Human Anatomy (3-0-3), spring. Human biology,
stressing morphology of the body using a systemic and regional approach.
Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 493 required.
BIOL 492 Animal Physiology (3-0-3), fall. Study of normal
functional needs and environmental challenges of vertebrates and
invertebrates.
BIOL 493 Human Anatomy Laboratory (0-3-1), spring. Laboratory
study of the human body using visualization and dissection. Concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 491 required.
BIOL 495 Animal Physiology Laboratory (0-3-1), fall. Laboratory
investigation of animal function including measurements and data
collection.
BIOL 497 Seminar in Biology (1-0-1), fall, spring, Maymester on
demand. Discussions of subjects of current biological interest. Open only
to biology majors during senior year.Business
Administration
The College of Business Administration is accredited with
the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP) and is a member of the American
Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The College of Business Administration consists of the
Department of Accounting and Finance and the
Department of Management Sciences. The Department of
Accounting and Finance offers the Bachelor of Business
Administration degree with majors in accounting and
financial management. The Department of Management
Sciences offers the Bachelor of Business Administration
degree with majors in human resource management,
management, and marketing and the Bachelor of Arts
degree with a major in business administration and
international business with emphases in Europe, Latin
America, the Middle East, or the Pacific Rim. Within the
guidelines set forth by the college, students majoring in
business administration may develop a course of study that
aligns with their interests and professional goals, including
courses in computer information systems, finance, or a
combination of interests. Current faculty members are
listed at the back of the catalog.
A Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in public
administration is offered in cooperation with the
Department of Political Science. The Bachelor of Science
degree with a business component is offered by the
Department of Education for those who wish to teach
business in secondary schools. Also, the departments of
agriculture, art, industrial technology, and journalism offer
a Bachelor of Science degree with a business component.
See the appropriate departmental section for information
on specific majors.
INTRODUCTION
A major purpose of the College of Business Administration
is to provide a high-quality business education within a
Christian environment. To this end the faculty has adopted
high scholastic standards, continues to develop and deliver
a challenging and meaningful curriculum, and embraces
Christian values. In addition, the faculty encourages
students to view education as the pursuit of understanding
and to approach education as a life-long process rather than
just the pursuit of a degree.
The strength of an academic program rests largely with its
faculty. Faculty members currently teaching in the College
of Business Administration are outstanding scholars within
their fields and are established business professionals, who
bring more than 200 years of business knowledge and
experience to the classroom. They are demanding in terms
of their performance expectations, both for themselves andtheir students; they view competence as an integral and
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