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Bio-Notes |
April 2007 |
Fall 2007 Registration Issue
The official publication for students of the
Department
of Biological Sciences,
Bio-Notes is published from time to time during the academic year to inform biology and related majors of the activities of the department. Examples of entries include course offerings, upcoming events, and research and other opportunities within or outside of the department. Be sure to read each issue carefully as there are often important announcements presented here. If you have any comments regarding Bio-Notes or if you would like to have something included, see Dr. Port (AC204, jport@bethel.edu), the Bio-Notes editor this year.
Registration for Fall 2007 courses is April 17-25. You should have received a registration packet during the week of April 2.
Please note the following major changes to the biology research sequence (BIO399, BIO493, BIO495, BIO496, and BIO499)
- BIO399 Introduction to Research (all junior biology and ENS majors) will be offered in the fall ONLY. This is a change from the spring option in past years. If you will be a junior biology or ENS major, you must take BIO399 this fall.
- BIO493 Literature Review in Biology (offered fall and spring). This is a NEW course being offered for those with senior standing that plan on completing a literature review for their senior project and will be graduating in either fall 2007 or spring of 2008. If you are planning on completing a literature review, you must take this course. If you are planning on a spring 2008 graduation, it is recommended that you sign up for this course during fall 2007 but you have the option of taking it concurrently with BIO499 Biology Symposium.
- BIO496 Biology Research (offered fall and spring). All students completing independent research for their senior project must register for this course. If the project is significant in scope and time commitment, in consultation with your research advisor, you may register for up to 2 credits.
- BIO499 Biology Symposium (offered fall and spring). All biology majors of senior standing must take this course during either the fall or spring of their senior year. The course can be taken concurrent with either BIO493 or BIO496 but not previous to either. Prerequisites: BIO399 Introduction to Research (cannot be taken concurrently), Senior standing.
The following Biology courses will be offered Fall 2007:
INTRODUCTORY
COURSES
BIO112D Intro to Molecular/Cellular Biology (Dr.
Doan)
BIO113D Intro to Organismic
Biology (Dr. Port)
BIO114D Intro to Biodiversity, Ecology, and
Adaptation (Dr. Johnson)
CELL AND
MOLECULAR AREA
BIO207 Microbiology (Dr. Johnston)
BIO312 Genetics (Dr. Hyatt)
BIO370 Immunology (Dr. Doan)
BIO386 Biochemistry I (Drs. Tavernier and Anose)
ORGANISMAL
AREA
BIO201 Human Anatomy (Dr. Shaw)
BIO365 Animal Physiology (staff)
BIO366 Plant Physiology (Dr. Apostol)
ENVIRONMENTAL
AREA
BIO311 Ecology (Dr. Port)
BIO361 Plant Taxonomy and Ecology (Dr. Johnson)
OTHER BIO
COURSES
BIO105 Medical Terminology (Dr. Shaw)
BIO399 Introduction to Research (Dr. Doan; required
for all Biology and ENS majors of junior standing.) Will
not be offered in the spring!
BIO493 Literature Review in Biology (various;
required for BIO majors completing the literature review option; sign-up per
faculty section)
BIO495 Biology Seminar (Dr. Johnston; required for
senior Biology majors)
BIO496 Biology Research (various; required for BIO
majors completing the independent research option; sign-up per faculty section)
BIO499 Biology Symposium (formerly known as
Biology Research/Seminar (Dr. Hyatt; required for seniors planning on
graduating in Fall 2007 if not previously completed)
GEO167D Geology (
The following Environmental Studies courses will be offered Fall 2007:
ENS102
Environment and Humanity (Dr. Petersen)
ENS201 Introduction to GIS (Dr. Petersen)
ENS399 Introduction to Research (Dr. Doan; required
of all ENS juniors, meets with BIO399)
ENS496 Research in Envir. Studies (Dr. Petersen; required for senior ENS
majors)
Fall Gen Ed Science, Technology, and Society K courses taught by Biology faculty
GES322K Cancer: Science and Society (3 credits, Dr. Reynhout) The biology of cancer; the technologies of cancer diagnosis and treatment; and some social, family and personal impacts of this disease. Prerequisites: Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
Summer Offerings
BIO409 Advanced Gross Anatomy (4 credits, Dr. Shaw). For the undergraduate pre-health professions student. A regional approach to the study of anatomy through supervised and directed student dissection of human cadavers. Identification of detailed structures and understanding their significance to the body. Prerequisite: One course in biology involving some dissection.
Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies (summer).
Fall 2007 Off-campus programs
Creation Care Study Program. The CCSP is a high-caliber academic semester abroad connecting Christian
faith with complex global issues. They
offer two programs during both fall and spring semesters: one in Belize, Central America and one
in the South Pacific (New Zealand and Samoa ). See Dr. Johnston or the Office of
International Studies for more information.
Interim 2008 Off-campus programs
BIO318K
Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies (interim at
Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies (interim in
Students: To help you plan for the full year, the following courses are scheduled to be offered next spring, 2008:
INTRODUCTORY
COURSES
BIO112D Intro to Molecular/Cellular
Biology
BIO113D Intro to Organismic
Biology
BIO114D Intro to Biodiversity, Ecology,
and Adaptation
CELL/MOLECULAR
AREA
BIO207 Microbiology
BIO341 Cell Biology
BIO378 Molecular Biology
ORGANISMAL
AREA
BIO202 Human Physiology
BIO209 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO348 Neurobiology
BIO375 Endocrinology
ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGY
AREA
OTHER BIOLOGY
COURSES
BIO496
Biology Research
BIO499 Biology Symposium
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Important dates to remember: |
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Wednesday April 25 |
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Assessment Day |
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Fri-Sat April 29-30 |
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Tri-Beta Regional Conference at |
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Saturday May 5 |
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Biology/ENS Senior Research Symposium |
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Monday, May 7 |
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Spring Biology Picnic |
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Tuesday, May 22 |
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Senior Night Out! Pizza and Bowling |
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Saturday, May 26 |
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Commencement |
All students: Please visit the first and second floor Departmental Bulletin Boards for information on upcoming summer jobs, internships, and research opportunities in the biological sciences or see the biology department webpage (http://cas.bethel.edu/dept/biology/index.html ) for links to available internships and jobs. Participation in these professional experiences often increases the likelihood of acceptance into graduate and/or medical schools