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ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3)
Fundamental processes of accounting applied to proprietorships and corporations. An introduction to analyzing, classifying and recording business transactions, adjusting and closing records, and preparing financial statements.
Offered each Fall.
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ACCT 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3)
This course continues the presentation of financial accounting fundamentals and presents the fundamentals of management accounting including principles of product costing; activity- based costing; and techniques for planning, controlling, and decision making.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 211.
Offered each Spring.
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ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)
Extensive treatment of accounting statements, current and noncurrent accounts, accounting for ownership equity emphasizing the corporation, and analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or higher in ACCT 212.
Offered each Fall.
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ACCT 312 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)
Continuation of ACCT 311 with special emphasis placed upon accounting for investment; capital investment; intangible assets; the current, contingent, and long-term liabilities of the business firm; and reporting income taxes and earnings per share.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 311.
Offered each Spring.
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ACCT 313 - Cost Accounting (3)
Deals with materials, labor and overhead, cost allocation and distribution. Special emphasis on control and making of business decisions by using cost data.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 212.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ACCT 371 - Management of Information Systems (3)
This course examines the nature of information technology and its dynamic functions in organizations. Through applications of basic software tools (e.g., database technology, decision support systems), case studies, and examinations of relevant theory (e.g., reengineering), the student is able to develop a cohesive view of the management of information systems in today’s organizations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 or MATH/PSYC 140; ability to use spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
Cross-listed with BUS 371.
Offered each semester.
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ACCT 411 - Advanced Accounting I (3)
Accounting for mergers, consolidations and parent company and subsidiary relationships, preparation of consolidated statements. Also coverage of segmental and interim reporting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 312.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ACCT 412 - Advanced Accounting II (3)
Accounting for governmental and other not-for-profit organizations, estates and trusts, personal and business insolvency, and foreign currency transactions and translation.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 312.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ACCT 421 - Tax Accounting I (3)
Accounting problems and issues concerning the federal and state tax obligations of individuals, the self-employed, and small business organizations; also estate, gift, employment, and other taxes.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 212.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ACCT 422 - Tax Accounting II (3)
Accounting problems and issues concerning the federal, state, and local tax obligations of partnerships and corporations; also property and other related taxes.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 421.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ACCT 423 - Auditing Theory (3)
A presentation of the auditor’s role in business and society, including professional status and resultant responsibilities; impact on the auditor of legal liability; and detailed study of auditing theory, processes, procedures, and reporting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 311.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ACCT 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for the superior student to pursue, under supervision, an area of special interest either on his/her own initiative or in a seminar group. Open to juniors or seniors who are majors in the area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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Applied Music Private lessons in piano, voice, organ, guitar, orchestral instruments, conducting, or composition may be elected by any student who qualifies. A minimum of six hours of practice per week is required for each 30-minute lesson. See the Music Handbook available in the department office for further details regarding applied music and related fees. |
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MUS 100 - Applied Music (1 credit each semester)
Private study for voice and instruments. A minimum of two semesters of applied lessons at each level and concurrent attendance in Studio Class at all levels is required for all music and music education majors.
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MUS 100P - Applied Music-Preparatory Level (1/2 credit each semester)
Instruction in the rudiments of the chosen area (voice and instrumental). Does not count as music major credit. Elective credit for non-music majors.
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MUS 200 - Applied Music (1 credit each semester)
Private study for voice and instruments. A minimum of two semesters of applied lessons at each level and concurrent attendance in Studio Class at all levels is required for all music and music education majors.
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MUS 300 - Applied Music (1 credit each semester)
Private study for voice and instruments. A minimum of two semesters of applied lessons at each level and concurrent attendance in Studio Class at all levels is required for all music and music education majors.
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MUS 400 - Applied Music (1 credit each semester)
Private study for voice and instruments. A minimum of two semesters of applied lessons at each level and concurrent attendance in Studio Class at all levels is required for all music and music education majors.
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ART 101 - Studio Experiences in Art (1)
This class is designed to give non-art majors experience in visual communication. It will address hands-on expression and aesthetic opportunities for students to use God-given talents in the visual arts. This introductory class includes experiences in drawing, painting, and one other area of concentration (photography, fibers, or ceramics) with historical readings to supplement the production work. Materials fee.
Offered at department discretion.
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ART 105 - Freshman Seminar (1)
This seminar will introduce art major candidates to art careers and the supporting academic pathways, the Canton area arts organizations, and professional best practices.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 122 - Art History: Ancient to Gothic (3)
A historical survey of art from ancient through Gothic, including some non-Western art: India, China, Japan, Native arts of the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 124 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern (3)
A historical survey of art from the Renaissance through the twentieth century, including some non-Western art: India, China, Japan, Native arts of the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 232 - 2D Design (3)
This course uses studio projects to introduce a variety of 2D media and the major principles of 2D Design including line, shape, volume, rhythm, scale, balance, unity, harmony, and more. The course consists of creating artworks that focus on theory and art history-based problem solving, studio work, and demonstrations. Students will learn many techniques, transform their preconceived notions of seeing, and be able to communicate important ideas clearly with words and pictures. Materials fee.
Offered each Fall.
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ART 251 - Acrylic Painting (3)
Introduction to the use of water-based media with an emphasis on pictorial structure. Materials fee plus basic art supplies supplied by student.
Offered each Fall.
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ART 271 - Digital Design: Adobe Suite (3)
Computer image manipulation of vector and raster images. Includes problem-solving techniques specifically for photo editing (retouching and manipulation), illustration, production-ready file set-up, and interactive design. Students will engage in creative, intelligent, purposeful, and appropriate visual decisions in design. Computer-Assisted Design also serves as an introduction of the elements and principles involved in perception as it pertains to graphic design. Students will use Macintosh computers, focusing on the use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. This is the first step toward taking the ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) certification exam. Required for all Graphic Design/Digital Arts majors.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 303 - Studio Experiences in 3D Design (3)
An introduction to a variety of three-dimensional media in order to explore volume, mass, and structure. Aspects of functional vs. nonfunctional design in three-dimensional works will be emphasized. Materials fee.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 304 - Introduction to Drawing (3)
The subject matter of still life, landscape, and figures will be used to explore the design elements of line, mass, value, texture, and space. Dry media including conte crayon, charcoal, and graphite as well as wet media of ink and washes will be used. Compositional choices and visual awareness are stressed and explored through research and drawing. Basic computer drawing will also be covered. Materials fee.
Offered each Fall.
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ART 325 - Cartoons, Comics, and Graphic Novels (3)
This course is an exploration of the important aspects of composing, drawing, inking, and publishing cartoons, comics, and the graphic novel. It will begin with single-panel gag-cartoons, progress to 3- or 4-panel strips, single pages, then to a multi-page graphic novel. Focus will be on the building blocks of visual storytelling: drawing, creating a character, composition, layout, narrative structure, inking, and lettering skills. Figure drawing and perspective are both important in visual storytelling; hence, considerable time will be devoted to perfecting the understanding of these essential skills. A variety of media that can be used to create comics will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 342 - Life Drawing (3)
Principles and practices of creative and structural figure drawing; development of concepts and techniques for competent graphic expression related to drawing life forms. Materials fee.
Prerequisite(s): ART 304 or permission of department chair.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 351 - Oil Painting (3)
Exploration of painting and technique from traditional to contemporary using oil paint as a medium emphasizing individual artistic response.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 371 - Sculpture: Clay (3)
An introduction to sculpting and casting the figure and portrait in clay and plaster. Materials fee.
Offered on demand.
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ART 382 - Applied Arts: Printmaking and Surface Design (3)
Traditional and contemporary techniques in printmaking as well as their associated historical, environmental, and safety challenges. The course also explores the surface design techniques of silk screening, monoprinting, painting, and various transfer processes. Materials fee.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 405 - Art Theory and Criticism (3)
This course will introduce students to both the practice and history of art theory and criticism. Students will study the theories and tactics that undergird art criticism as a unique discipline and explore its links to art history. Special attention will be paid to the various types of methodology that have been applied to the analysis of art, including connoisseurship, biography, iconology, psychoanalysis, semiotic, and feminist approaches.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 423 - TraDigital Illustration (3)
The study and practice of digital and traditional illustration techniques as they apply to creating illustrations for use in industry (step and educational illustration), publishing, children’s fiction, adult fiction, and editorial applications.
Prerequisite(s): ART 304.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ART 425 - Animation and Illustration (3)
This course begins with an overview of the history of illustration and animation and the merging of the two. There is a heavy focus on concepts and how to interpret a story, but also simple animations for online and mobile editions. Emphasis will be on the various illustration and illustration/animation industries. Students demonstrate 2D competencies in a short, animated assignment. The course emphasizes character and scene design as well as visual storytelling. The Adobe Suite and Blender are used extensively in this course as well as the 3D printer and various photographic production methods.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 430 - Senior Exhibit/Portfolio (2)
Senior class exhibition of student work coinciding with portfolio review and oral examination that follows a six-week, in-class instruction in résumé writing, artist statement, image preparation, and related professional issues. For Art Education majors, this class cannot be taken during the student teaching semester. It must be taken during the student’s final semester, either prior to or following student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing with concentration hours completed.
Offered each Spring.
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ART 433 - Advanced Visual Design (3)
Advanced problems using traditional and computer applications, the history of graphic design, and study of the current cultural zeitgeist to complete graphic solutions. The course will emphasize the various roles the graphic designer plays in the development of content within a professional setting. Application of traditional artistic design principles and aesthetics to computer graphics. Includes hands-on use of Macintosh computers operating current graphics software, scanners, digital cameras, color laser printers, 3D printers, etc.
Prerequisite(s): ART 304, 321.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ART 435 - Digital Sculpting (3)
Making sculptures and prototypes using computer-aided fabrication is the focus of this course. Students will be guided in developing sculptures using traditional methods, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop for the ideation phase. They will study the basics of Sculptris, Blender, and Maya and how to use machines such as the vinyl cutter and the MakerBot to create fully realized 3D objects from their designs. These technologies offer the ability to execute intricate and precise designs that would be impossible or too time-consuming using traditional techniques. Students will be able to execute their projects in ABS plastic on site as well as utilizing off-site services to manufacture in sandstone, stainless steel, nylon, sterling silver, and more. Studio Fee: $75.00 (see below for additional explanation).
Prerequisite(s): ART 323 and/or demonstrated fluency in Adobe Apps and 3D design and/or experience with any of the above listed programs.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
The studio fee includes lynda.com 5-lesson membership (functions as textbook), 5 three-D prints, and Sketchbook. (Additional prints available for a nominal fee.)
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ART 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Group or individual studies in advanced techniques in painting, drawing, photography, fibers, ceramics, or graphics; individual internship in the arts area. Open only to juniors and seniors who have completed required courses in their areas of emphasis. Materials fee.
Enrollment by permission of department chair.
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ART 460 - Issues in Contemporary Art (3)
A course designed to explore a number of specific contemporary issues such as art education, visual culture, women in art, and Christian art. The format will include lectures, discussion, and research which will be taught from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): ART 124.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ART 484 - Advanced Studio: Ceramics (3)
Advanced, guided artistic exploration into and through ceramics.
Offered each semester to advanced students by instructor permission.
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ART 486 - Advanced Studio: Drawing (3)
Advanced, guided artistic exploration into and through drawing.
Offered each semester to advanced students by instructor permission.
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ART 488 - Advanced Studio: Painting (3)
Advanced, guided artistic exploration into and through painting.
Offered each semester to advanced students by instructor permission.
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ART 490 - Internship (1-3)
Practical hands-on experience in art: museum and/or gallery, graphics, photography, studio assistantships. May be repeated once.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Enrollment is limited to students who have signed a contract (see department chair for contract). Signatures of the internship supervisor and the department chair are required.
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BIBL 100 - Introduction to the Bible (3)
This course introduces the Bible in its social, cultural, and historical settings. It reviews the grand narrative and makes theological connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament. It explores the various biblical genres and interpretive strategies. Attention is also given to personal devotion and practical application of the biblical message.
Offered each semester.
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BIBL 111 - The Old Testament (3)
A survey of the Old Testament in its Ancient Near Eastern contexts and as interpreted by modern scholarship, the synagogue, and the church. The transmission of the writings and major literary, theological, and ethical themes are explored in support of a holistic approach to the study of Scripture.
Offered each Fall.
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BIBL 121 - The New Testament (3)
A survey of the New Testament in its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts and as interpreted by modern scholarship. The major literary, theological, and ethical themes are explored with an eye to the development of skills for lifelong biblical study and interpretation.
Offered each Spring.
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BIBL 200 - Biblical Literature (3)
An introduction to the Bible in light of its historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed upon helping students develop skills which will facilitate a lifelong study and appreciation of the Bible. Attention is given to the following areas of study: content, message, significant people and events, literary features, and contemporary application. Only students in the nursing degree completion program may register for this course.
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BIBL 201 - Hermeneutics (3)
A study of the history of the interpretation of the Bible, basic principles of biblical interpretation, and reference works for the biblical student will be explored. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of hermeneutics for ministry.
Offered each Spring.
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BIBL 307 - The Synoptic Gospels (3)
An understanding of the Synoptic Gospels within their historical contexts and in light of several methods of interpretation. The basic teachings of Jesus are examined within the broad outlines of his life and ministry.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2020 and Fall 2023.
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BIBL 313 - Romans (3)
An in-depth study of the book of Romans with a view to understanding the basic theology of Paul. Particular attention will be given to both exposition and the major themes of the letter.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2019 and Spring 2022.
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BIBL 314 - The Gospel and Epistles of John (3)
The Gospel and Epistles of John will be studied in detail. The context presumed is the struggle of the Johannine churches in Ephesus in Asia Minor with their self-definition against Judaism and emerging gnosticism. Current understandings of the Johannine School and Community provide the interpretive framework.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2018 and Fall 2021.
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BIBL 315 - The Prison Epistles of Paul (3)
The Prison Epistles of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, and II Timothy are studied together as the products of Paul’s two Roman imprisonments. Related issues especially pertinent to these epistles will also receive emphasis including the nature of first century imprisonment, gnosticism, and Christology.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered on demand.
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BIBL 317 - The Corinthian Correspondence (3)
The Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians are studied in their Greco- Roman milieu. Emphasis is placed on interpretation that acknowledges their historical, social, and cultural contexts while contextualizing that interpretation for current application.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2019 and Fall 2022.
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BIBL 321 - Pentateuch (3)
An analysis of the contents and basic spiritual concepts of each book, and their place in the development of Israelite institutions and theology. Study of the historical, geographical, and archeological aspects is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2020 and Fall 2023.
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BIBL 323 - The Prophets of the Old Testament (3)
A study of the prophets and their messages with attention given to messianic prophecy; the political, religious, and social conditions of the times; and the relevance of their messages today.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2021 and Spring 2024.
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BIBL 325 - The Historical Books (3)
The Historical Books of the Old Testament are explored with special attention to historical reconstruction and theological themes used by the biblical writers to tell the history and story of Israel.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2018 and Fall 2021.
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BIBL 332 - Major Prophets: (Name) (3)
This course shall be a study of one of the following: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, or Daniel. The purpose is to give the student the opportunity for in-depth investigation into the life, context, and message of one of the more lengthy and substantive prophets of the Old Testament. Primary themes, depending on which prophet is studied, will include the meaning of justice, righteousness, repentance, messianic expectation, and the kingdom of God. The structure and literary movement of the book in question shall also be carefully analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2019 and Spring 2022.
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BIBL 340 - Lands of the Bible Study Tour (1-3)
A three- to five-week course of study in either Israel or Greece for students interested in the geography, history, and archeology of the Old and New Testaments.
Offered at department discretion.
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BIBL 367 - Hebrews, James, I and II Peter, Jude (3)
Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles of James, I and II Peter, and Jude are studied within the context of their associated early Christian communities. The focus is upon what they say for the development of early Christian doctrine and emerging struggles with libertinism, wealth, eschatological skepticism, and apostasy.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2021 and Spring 2024.
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BIBL 423 - Wisdom and Poetry (3)
Explored are the nature and characteristics of Hebrew poetry with attention to the background, theology, and teaching of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2019 and Fall 2022.
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BIBL 427 - Theology of the Old Testament (3)
This course introduces students to the milieu of Old Testament thought and theology by analyzing texts which capture the development and broad range of thinking about Israel’s God. Selections from each major genre of the Old Testament (Law, Prophets, History, Wisdom, Poetry) shall be investigated and compared. Also included is a survey of the history of scholarship in Old Testament studies with an emphasis on the contributions of key Old Testament scholars.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2020 and Spring 2023.
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BIBL 432 - The Gospel of Luke (3)
The Gospel of Luke is studied as one volume of the two-volume work of Luke-Acts written by Luke, co-worker of Paul the Apostle. The major themes of Luke are the focus, with special emphasis upon how these themes are developed through the construction of the gospel.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered at department discretion.
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BIBL 435 - The Acts of the Apostles (3)
The Book of Acts is studied for its use in reconstructing the history of the first century church and its theological contribution. To accomplish this, all aspects of the world with which Acts interacts will be studied, including religious, political, social, cultural, and ideological.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Spring 2020 and Spring 2023.
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BIBL 442 - The Book of Revelation (3)
The proposals for authorship, date, social situation, literary genres, and purpose of Revelation will be carefully assessed. The content of Revelation will be discussed in a verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter fashion, with special focus on disputed matters of interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered Fall 2020 and Fall 2023.
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BIBL 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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BIBL 462 - The Social World of the New Testament (3)
This course examines the primary documents of the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures of the first century CE and secondary analysis of them with an eye toward understanding the political, religious, social, cultural, and ideological arenas from which the books of the New Testament emerged. How these documents illumine specific texts throughout the New Testament and prevent anachronistic interpretation is the focus.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100 or 111 or 121.
Offered at department discretion.
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BIAU 318 - Marine Biology (4)
Marine Biology focuses on intertidal life and marine ecology in oceanic and geophysical context. Students study the biology of marine plants and animals in the field, specifically trophic dynamic relationships of eel grass communities and the intertidal zone, workings of the island systems of Puget Sound, ecological roles of sea birds and fishes, population and community structure dynamics, exploitation and oceanic microbialization, and biogeochemical processes and their linkages with the biosphere. Marine stewardship and effects of human activity on the marine environment are integral to the course. Prerequisites: General biology or permission of professor.
This course is available through the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Additional information is available at ausable.org. Interested students should contact the Office of the Department of Science and Mathematics.
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BIAU 359 - Marine Mammals (4)
Biology, behavior, ecology, identification, and conservation of the marine mammals of the Pacific Rim. This study area covers some major habitats in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, with attention to the diving physiology, social behavior, and communications of whales and seals. The course aims to develop a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at the global conservation of marine mammals and their ecosystems. Special attention is given to their use by cultures of the region in order to understand current issues. Prerequisite: one year of general biology or one semester of zoology. A course in anatomy and/or physiology is recommended.
This course is available through the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Additional information is available at ausable.org. Interested students should contact the Office of the Department of Science and Mathematics.
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BIOL 111 - Animal Husbandry (0.5-2)
Students enrolled in the Zoo and Wildlife Biology program will be provided the opportunity to work with a variety of live animals in the Malone Zoo collection. Through this interaction, students will obtain the training and skills needed to manage animals in captive conditions. Training will include all dimensions of animal care including proper cleaning procedures, nutrition and diet preparations, health and weight management, restraint and handling techniques, training, enrichment, and worker safety. In addition, students will assimilate natural history fundamentals into daily husbandry for the ultimate purpose of learning conservation management and education.
Offered each Fall.
Grading is Credit/No Credit.
Credit will be awarded at 0.5 credits per 30 hours (1 shift/week) worked. Hours counted toward work study cannot be counted toward credit. Students may enroll in multiple sections each semester and may repeat the course for credit each semester.
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BIOL 112 - Animal Husbandry II (0.5-2)
Building upon skills obtained during Fall Semester, students will continue to implement mastered husbandry protocols and work towards more advanced and in-depth skill levels needed to manage animals in captive conditions. Opportunities will include all dimensions of animal care including proper cleaning procedures, nutrition and diet preparations, health and weight management, restraint and handling techniques, training, enrichment, medical care, and worker safety. In addition, students will assimilate natural history fundamentals into daily husbandry for the ultimate purpose of learning conservation management and education.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111.
Offered each Spring.
Grading is Credit/No Credit.
Credit will be awarded at 0.5 credits per 30 hours (1 shift/week) worked. Hours counted toward work study cannot be counted toward credit. Students may enroll in multiple sections each semester and may repeat the course for credit each semester.
BIOL 111 and 112 must be taken in the same academic year.
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BIOL 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the structure and function of the human body. The topics covered are basic chemical principles related to biology, cell structure and function, homeostasis, the basic tissue types, the integumentary system, skeletal system (axial and appendicular, bone growth), muscular system (muscle tissue, sliding filament theory, muscle metabolism and muscle groups) and central nervous system (special senses, sensory-motor integration added). Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): High school biology and chemistry.
Offered each semester.
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BIOL 132 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the structure and function of the human body. The topics covered are cardiovascular system (blood, heart, vessels, hemodynamics), immunity/lymphatics, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, reproductive system. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): High school biology and chemistry.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 144 - General Biology I (4)
An introduction of biological principles with an emphasis on sub-cellular structure, metabolism, reproduction, growth, inheritance, and adaptation. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Offered each Fall.
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BIOL 147 - General Biology II (4)
An introduction to biology at the organism, population, and community levels. Comparative approach to anatomy and physiology of organisms as well as trophic interaction within communities. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 150 - Zoo Biology and Management (2)
This is a foundational course so that the student will understand all aspects of zoo operations including, but not limited to, research, conservation management, development of captive breeding programs, diet formulation, administration, education, and the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. Contemporary zoos will be used as models to explore these issues. This course is open to Zoo and Wildlife Biology majors only.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 144, 147.
Offered at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo each Summer (Session I).
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BIOL 172 - Introduction to Human Biology (3)
Provides understanding of human structure and function of all body systems. Focus will be given to beginning chemistry principles, cells, and tissues. This course is for the student who has little or no background in human anatomy and physiology.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 190 - Principles of Human Nutrition (3)
A study of the basic principles of nutrition with application to the physiologic needs and current nutritional status of individuals. Nutritional surveillance and behavioral strategies are explored.
Offered each semester.
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BIOL 200 - General Botany (4)
Study in the structure and function of plants with emphasis on flowering plants. Laboratory studies will cover the macro and microstructure of plants as well as their growth and development. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 147.
Offered each Fall.
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BIOL 205 - Research Methods in the Natural Sciences (2)
This course emphasizes experimental design in the natural sciences, including field and laboratory studies. Statistical considerations of experimental design and technical writing skills will also be covered.
Cross-listed with CHEM 205.
Offered each Fall.
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BIOL 220 - Environmental Sciences (3)
In this introductory-level course, students explore the interactions between humans and their environment. Topics addressed include human population growth, food and agriculture, natural resource use and energy production, pollution, and conservation science. Emphasis is placed on promoting sustainable practices and making informed choices concerning environmental issues. This course is open to students in any major and fulfills the Engaging the Created Order component of the General Education Program.
Offered each semester.
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BIOL 253 - Invertebrate Zoology (3)
This course is designed as an extrapolation into the basic structure, function, and ecology of invertebrates. It utilizes the knowledge gained from Organismal Biology to explore intricate mechanisms employed by invertebrates. In addition, potential evolutionary theories and mechanisms that may bring about diversity within populations are discussed. Weekly laboratories combined with a student invertebrate collection provide the student with firsthand experience of the invertebrates with which we live. Includes one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 147.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 254 - Vertebrate Zoology (3)
This course focuses on animals with backbones (vertebrates). Structure, function, and potential evolutionary connections are discussed throughout the semester. Laboratories focus primarily on anatomy and physiology. Includes one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131 or 132 or 147.
Offered each Fall.
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BIOL 313 - Principles of Immunology (4)
Presents theories of how the immune system works, genetic basis for immune function, immunological response to disease, diseases of the immune system with emphasis on auto- immune disorders and AIDS, and immunological techniques applied to diagnosis and research. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 144; CHEM 132.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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BIOL 332 - Creation and Evolution (3)
A course relating to the science and philosophy of origins and development of life on Earth. While Christians agree that God created the world, they do not all agree how. This course explores the various viewpoints of, and scientific evidence for, how God created the world and the role of evolution.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100 or 144 or 147; junior standing.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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BIOL 342 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology (4)
This course will thoroughly survey the anatomical and physiological differences between the various vertebrate classes by use of lectures and laboratory dissections, and will examine the evolutionary trends and phenomena and other models that give rise to the variation we see within this subphylum of chordates. Includes one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 254.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
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BIOL 353 - Ornithology (4)
A study of the biology and classification of birds and the interrelatedness of their anatomy, physiology, and development, with an emphasis placed on avian ecology and conservation. Students will learn to identify common birds of the eastern United States by sight and sound. Includes one 2-hour lab per week. Frequent field trips.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 254.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 354 - Wildlife Biology and Conservation (4)
This course provides students with foundational knowledge of the natural history of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals found in the central and eastern United States. Concepts covered include systematics, form and function, ecology, and field identification of selected species. Particular attention is given to factors that inform species management and conservation decisions including distribution and abundance, habitat requirement, and ability to respond to environmental stressors. Includes one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 254.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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BIOL 362 - Virology (3)
This course covers the study of the structure and life cycles of prokaryotic, plant, animal, and human viruses focusing on the viral protein structures and the host cell’s molecular mechanisms. Emphasis will be placed on virus families related to human pathology including oncogenic viruses. Host immunological responses, development of vaccines and anti-viral medications as well as the socioeconomic and historic impact of sporadic, seasonal, epidemic, and pandemic viral infections will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 144; CHEM 132; or permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
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BIOL 371 - Microbiology (4)
Emphasizing the morphology and physiology of micro-organisms with application both in beneficial processes and in disease. Includes two 2-hour labs per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 144 or CHEM 115 or 131.
Offered each semester.
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BIOL 372 - Genetics (4)
A study of general principles of genetics as applied to both plants and animals. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 144; CHEM 131.
Offered each Spring.
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BIOL 375 - Molecular Biology (4)
Topics of study include but are not limited to metabolic pathways, nucleic acid structure, information transfer, and protein synthesis. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 374.
Cross-listed with CHEM 375.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
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BIOL 381 - General Ecology (4)
A study of the relationships between plants and animals and their environment. Involves field survey, field trips, and some statistical treatment of data. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 147; MATH/PSYC 140 or BUS 240.
Offered each Fall beginning Fall 2019.
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BIOL 391 - Animal Population Management (3)
This course will thoroughly investigate the mechanisms and technologies required to manage primarily vertebrate animals in captive conditions. The course emphasis will be to integrate natural ecosystem functions towards the design and maintenance of animal exhibits for the ultimate purpose of conservation management and education. This course is open only to Zoo and Wildlife Biology majors.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 150, 254.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
Includes frequent off-campus experiences.
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BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior (4)
This course will introduce the student to the field of animal behavior. Basic principles derived from natural selection and other evolutionary mechanisms, ecology, ethology, and development will be examined and used to explain how (proximate questions) and why (ultimate questions) animals behave as they do in particular situations. Many important biological activities such as foraging, communication, migration, predator-prey interactions, mating, and parental care will be considered. Includes one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 254; MATH/PSYC 140 or BUS 240.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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