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BIOLOGY
freshman. Discussions and activities will focus on exploring our gifts and talents; developing personal, educational, and career goals; exploring the opportunities available at Bethany to develop interests and talents; and examining Core Values of the College. This core first-year experience is paired with an extra credit of coursework designed to focus student interests and/or develop core skills such as writing, problem solving, mathematical reasoning, active listening, and class room readiness. The course is 3 credit hours with no prerequisites.
BQ305 Bethany Transfer Quest 1 hour
In the Bethany Transfer Quest course, students and facilitators explore and discuss Bethany’s Directions of Excellence and Core Values as they apply to the Bethany Community and the world. Topics include sustainable living, global citizenship, vocation and servant leadership. In addition, students will also receive guidance in developing their Pathways Portfolio.
BQ310 Bethany Quest Experience III 2 hours
Bethany Quest III, the final course in the Quest series, assists students as they begin to document and reflect upon their college experience. Students will be guided toward the completion of an ePortfolio presentation via Foliotek that will demonstrate the skills they have acquired through coursework, co-curricular activities and pre-professional experience
McDonald, Morris *Alternate year course
BI115 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4 hours
An interdisciplinary study of the environment. This course focuses on developing a scientific understanding of the environment based on information from biology, chemistry, geology and meteorology, and the role of history, politics, economics, ethics and technology in determining how man interacts with the environment. Emphasis will be placed on students assessing their own environmental actions and encouraging them to develop a more socially responsible lifestyle. 3 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. Offered by arrangement.
BI119 Human Biology
3 hours
This course provides an introduction to features and characteristics of human structure and function. The human body is examined from the cellular level to the organismal level, with special emphasis placed upon the nervous system, human genetics and reproductive biology, and issues of health and disease. Prerequisites: None. Normally offered every fall.
BI121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hours
A study of the structure and function of the human body. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every spring.
BI122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hours
A study of the physiological and anatomical characteristics of selected major systems in the human body. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every fall.
BI134 Foundations of Cell Biology 4 hours
This course is an introduction to cellular biology with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include structures of cells, cell chemistry, cell metabolism, cell signaling, and cell division. Prerequisites: A high school biology course AND a high school chemistry course with grades of C or higher OR permission of course instructor. This is a required course for biology majors and serves as a prerequisite course for BI320, BI343 and BI360. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every fall.
BI135 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology 4 hours
This course examines the characteristics and features of the major taxonomic groups of plants and animals, the history of life on Earth, and the fundamental principles and processes of biological evolution. This is a required course for biology majors and has no prerequisites. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every spring.
This course is a one-semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. The course serves as a one-semester alternative to the two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology course sequence, and is appropriate for non-biology majors who require an introductory course in Anatomy and Physiology. Major anatomical and physiological processes and systems are addressed. The four-hour course includes 3 hours of lecture per week and one lab session per week. The course does not count towards the biology degree. No prerequisites.
BI222 Medical Terminology 3 hours
This course is a survey of the language used in medicine. The first part of the course emphasizes word roots and combining forms. The rest of the course focuses on the terminology of medicine using a systems approach. Normally offered every spring.
BI245 Laboratory Practicum 1-2 hours
This course is intended to provide students an opportunity to further their understanding of biological principles by assisting a faculty member in the preparation and instruction of laboratory sessions. Practicum students will aid other students in laboratory activities and assist the instructor in preparing laboratory materials. Students will receive one hour credit for each three-hour lab or two two-hour labs in which they assist. Students may enroll for up to two hours of credit in one semester and may not count more than six hours of practicum experience towards graduation. Additionally, students may not receive more than three hours of practicum credit for any one laboratory course. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, sophomore or above standing, and a grade of B or higher in the course in which the practicum student will be assisting. Normally offered fall and spring.
BI313 Advanced Botany 4 hours
Building upon the concepts presented in BI135 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology, this course will examine the physiology, anatomy, taxonomy, and natural history of plants with emphasis directed towards plants common to Kansas ecosystems. Students will also gain skills commonly used in the study of plants, including plant identification, and the collection and preparation of herbarium specimens. Prerequisite: BI135 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Offered By Arrangement.
BI320 Microbiology 4 hours
A general study of microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, and certain fungi in relation to their physiology, morphology, taxonomy, life cycles, and economic significance. Some training in laboratory technique included. Prerequisite: BI134. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every spring.
BI330 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 hours
Study of comparative relationship of structure and adaptation of various systems in the adult form of representative vertebrates. Prerequisites: BI121 and BI122. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Offered by arrangement.
BI340 Histology 4 hours
A study of cells and major types of mammalian tissue with emphasis on the nominal histology of the human body. Prerequisite: BI122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every spring.
BI343 Immunology 3 hours
This course covers innate and acquired immunity, including the structure, function, and activities of immune cells, antigens, antibodies, MHC’s, cytokines, etc. The course will also cover the basic biology and chemistry of hypersensitivities, immunodeficiency, transplantation immunology, tumor immunology, and disease immunization and resistance. Some lab activities are included. Prerequisites: BI320 Microbiology or permission of instructor. Completion of CH330 and CH331, Organic Chemistry I and II, is recommended but not required. Normally offered even springs.
BI350* Ecology 3 hours
A study of the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Prerequisite: BI135 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology. 3 hours lecture. Normally offered odd springs.
BI360 Genetics 4 hours
A study of Mendelian and molecular genetics with some emphasis on DNA technology. Prerequisite: BI134 Foundations of Cell Biology. CH331 Organic Chemistry recommended. 3 lecture sessions and 1 lab session per week. Normally offered every fall.
