Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1983-1984 Page: 34
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Junior Year Senior Year
Bio. 3312 or 3351 ............... 3 Bio. 4197 ............. ... 1
Bio. 3383 .................. 3 Bio. (Upper level) .............. 7
Bio. (Upper level) ............... 4 Fine Arts ............. ....... 3
Physics (General) .............. 8 Foreign Lang .................. 8
His.... ............... .. 6 Electives ..................... 13
Soc. or Beh. Sci ................ 3
Soc.oBe.ci . . Total Credit Hours.............. 32
Bible (Upper level) .............. 3
Total Credit Hours .............. 30
Bachelor of Science in Education
Degree (BSEd)
See the Department of Education section of this catalog.
Course Descriptions
Numbers following a course title (e.g., 3-3) indicate
hours of lecture and laboratory each week. Lecture
hours are given first.
1311. Principles of Biology (3-0)
Fundamental principles of biology including cytology, mitosis, meiosis,
respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, and introduction to genetics.
Not counted without the laboratory.
1111. Principles of Biology Laboratory (0-3)
Laboratory exercises over cytology, mitosis, respiration, photosynthesis,
reproduction, and genetics.
1313. Zoology (3-0)
Principles of zoology. Structure, physiology, and development of invertebrates
and vertebrates. Not counted without the laboratory.
(Prerequisite: Bio. 1311, 1111).
1113. Zoology Laboratory (0-3)
Structure physiology and development of animals as studied in the
laboratory.
1312. Botany (3-0)
General botanical study consisting of (1) diversity and reproduction in
the plant kingdom and (2) physiology and living processes of plants.
Not counted without the laboratory. (Prerequisite: Bio. 1311, 1111).
1112. Botany Laboratory (0-3)
Lab studies of the plant kingdom.
3312. Cell Biology (3-0)
Structure and functions of the cell. Prerequisites: Zoology and Botany.
3112. Cell Laboratory (0-3)
Laboratory study of the structure and functions of the cell.
2120, 3120. Environmental Biology (1-0)
A study of major environmental problems and solutions to these problems.
Includes special lectures, films and slides.
3240. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (2-0)
Study of various systems of the vertebrates. Not credited without the lab.
3241. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab (0-6)
Dissection of representative vertebrates.
3301. Oceanography (3-0)
A study of the oceans of the world; their origin, physical and chemical
aspects, food cycles, biota, geology, productivity and how man can best
use this knowledge for his survival.
3403. Marine Biology
A summer field course off the west coast of Mexico. A study of the open
ocean and the intertidal zones.
3405. Summer Field Biology
A six-weeks summer field biology course conducted on the arid Edwards
ranch in Southwest Texas and the semi-arid Canadian River Maston
Ranch in Northwest Texas.
3351. Genetics I (3-0)
Principles of inheritance in plants and animals. Prerequisite: Ceil Biology.3151. Genetics I Laboratory (0-3)
Problem solving and laboratory procedures in the study of inheritance.
3353. Microbiology (3-0)
Morphology, cultural characteristics, staining tendencies, and biochemical
activities of microorganisms with attention to those of domestic,
industrial, and medical significance. (Not credited without the laboratory.
3153. Microbiology Laboratory (0-3)
Cultivation and characterization of microorganisms for purposes of identification; Microbiology of water, milk, and foods.
3363. Phycology (2-3)
Morphology, physiology, and taxonomy of the algae.
3383. Biostatistics (3-0)
A survey of the statistical techniques in biological research.
3452. Genetics II (3-3)
A study of cytogenetics, population genetics, and human genetics. Prerequisite:
Genetics I.
3454. Immunology (3-3)
Course designed to acquaint students with cellular and humoral mechanisms
of mammalian resistance to invasion by microorganisms.
3456. Plant Anatomy (3-3)
Comparative study of the structure and development of cells, tissues,
and organs. Prerequisites: General Biology, Cell Biology.
3457. Plant Physiology (3-3)
Functional activities of plants and the effects of environmental factors on
these activities. Prerequisite: Cell Biology; Organic Chemistry recommended.3462. Ecology (3-3)
Ecological concepts, methods of vegetational and animal population
analysis, plant formations of the world and associated animal populations.3465. General Entomology (3-3)
Anatomy, physiology, development, classification, economic importance,
and control of insects.
3466. Applied Entomology (3-3)
Identification of insect pests, especially field crop pests; chemistry and
use of pesticides, and biological, legal, mechanical, and cultural control
of insects.
3467. Plant Taxonomy (2-6)
Introduction to the principles of classification and herbarium techniques,
with emphasis on local flora. Laboratory work consists of collection,
identification, and preparation of herbarium materials.
3470. Field Zoology (3-3)
Collection, identification, and preservation of the animal groups native to
the state.
4100, 4200, 4300. Guided Study
Special topics in biology. This may be assigned reading or laboratory
research. May be taken for maximum of 6 credits.
4190. Human Reproduction and Sexuality
Emphasizes the biological aspects of human reproduction and behavior.
Discussion, lecture and/or independent study in the library. May be
repeated once.
4197. Seminar in Biology
Discussions on subjects of current biological interest. Open only to
biology majors during junior or senior year.
4355. Wildlife Management (2-3)
Ecology, life histories, economics, and management of big game, upland
game, waterfowl, and fish. (Same as Ag. 4355.)
4369. Virology (3-0)
Introduction to the principles of animal virology emphasizing: cultivation
and assaying techniques, pathogenesis, multiplication, and epidemiology.
Prerequisites: Biology 2312, Chemistry 2349 or concurrent enrollment.4374. Biochemistry 11(3-0)
Discusses the energetics, pathways and mechanisms of metabolic reactions
of carbohydrates, lipids, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, and other
cellular constituents with particular reference to enzyme and coenzyme
systems. Prerequisite: Chem. 3350, 3150 or consent of instructor.
4380. Histology (2-3)
Detailed microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs of higher vertebrates.4382. Advanced Wildlife Biology (2-3)
Technical methods employed in wildlife management, including production
movements, effects on environment, cover manipulation, population
controls, management of food supplies, harvesting procedures, competition,
and predation. Same as Ag. 4382.
4385. Parasitology (2-3)
Parasitic protozoa and helminths, especially those of medical importance,
with emphasis on life cycles, control, and host-parasite relationships.4388. Industrial Microbiology (2-3)
Study of microorganisms of industrial importance.
4398. Diagnostic Microbiology (2-3)
Identification of microorganisms of medical importance.
4404. Arid Lands Biology (3-3)
The study of arid environments and the physiological and morphological
adaptations of the flora and fauna of arid environments.
4484. Embryology (3-3)
Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, differentiation, and the early
developmental stages of the frog, chick, and mammal.4487. Mycology (3-3)
Includes the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of fungi as saprophytes,
symbionts and parasites. Medical applications will include
human mycoses and clinical laboratory techniques.34
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