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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


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  • ATHT 1000 - Introduction to Allied Health Professions

    Hours: 2
    This course is an introduction to the professional fields that fall under the allied health umbrella. Examples of Allied Health professions include physical therapy, athletic training and occupational therapy. This course is designed to expose first year students interested in pursuing degrees in Athletic Training or Allied Health to issues and conditions that are representative of health care in the 21st century. These will include exposure to evaluation schemes, injury documentation, and other special topics.
    Notes: Offered in Fall.
  
  • ATHT 1600 - Basic Athletic Training

    Hours: 2
    This course will allow the student to learn about specific injuries and conditions associated with athletic injuries as well as explore many aspects of the profession of Athletic Training.
    Corequisites: ATHT 1700.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Spring.

     

  
  • ATHT 1700 - Basic Athletic Training Lab

    Hours: 1
    This is a lab course designed to give the student hands-on experience in taping and other motor skills associated with the profession of athletic training.
    Corequisites: ATHT 1600.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Spring.
  
  • ATHT 2500 - Clinical Proficiencies I

    Hours: 1
    This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their second year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on injury evaluation processes with appropriate use of therapeutic modalities to heal the injured areas. Students will meet once a week with an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experience and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to the injury evaluation and treatment process. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills.
    Notes: This is a sophomore level class.  Offered in Fall. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 2550 - Clinical Proficiencies II

    Hours: 1
    This course is a continuation of ATHT 2500.  This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their second year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on injury evaluation processes with appropriate use of therapeutic modalities to heal the injured areas. Students will meet once a week with an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experience and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to the injury evaluation and treatment process. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills.
    Notes: This is a sophomore level class.  Offered in Spring. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 2600 - Advanced Athletic Training Lower Extremity

    Hours: 3
    This course will explore mechanisms and pathologies of common injuries and conditions to the entire lower extremity including the low back and thorax areas. Evaluation, injury assessment and management techniques of common injuries to the lower extremity will be an integral part of course content. The student will also learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom. Cardinal Experiences: Professional Development.
    Prerequisites: ATHT 1000, 1600, 1700, BIO 1810 and 1820. Corequisites: ATHT 2500.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Fall. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 2650 - Advanced Athletic Training Upper Extremity

    Hours: 3
    This course will explore common mechanisms and pathologies of injuries and conditions to the upper extremity including the head and neck areas. Evaluation, injury assessment and management techniques of common injuries to the upper extremity will be an integral part of course content. The student will also learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom. Cardinal Experiences: Professional Development.
    Prerequisites: ATHT 2600. Corequisites: ATHT 2550.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Spring. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 3300 - Psychosocial Intervention Techniques for Athletic Trainers

    Hours: 2
    This course is designed to teach the entry-level athletic trainer to think critically about the practices involved in athletic training, including the ability to integrate knowledge, skill and behavior, and to assume professional responsibility to recognize, intervene, and refer (when appropriate) patients exhibiting socio-cultural, mental, emotional, and psychological behavioral problems/issues. This course in general will include learning how to deal with the emotional side of athletic injuries, pain, and trauma, understanding motivational techniques needed to facilitate the injury repair process, understanding the basic principles of counseling and various strategies that athletic trainers may employ to avoid and resolve conflicts, and identifying clinical signs related to several psychological and emotional disorders, specifically related to athletic population.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 3400 - Kinesiology

    Hours: 4
    This course involves study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement. The emphasis is on the development of knowledge, physical skills, and attitudes toward the athlete and the sport or physical activity.
    Prerequisites: ATHT 2600 and BIO 1810 (Athletic Training majors) or BIO 1810 (Allied Health majors) or HLED 1111 (Health Promotion & Fitness, Health Education and Physical Education majors).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 3500 - Clinical Proficiencies III

    Hours: 1
    This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their third year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on adding to the experiences received in Clinical Proficiencies I and II as well as adding additional knowledge through the application of specific rehabilitation, exercise physiology concepts and general medical technique skills. Students will meet once a week with their Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experiences and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to the injury evaluation and treatment process. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills.
    Notes: This is a junior level class.  Offered in Fall. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 3550 - Clinical Proficiencies IV

    Hours: 1
    This course is a continuation of ATHT 3500.  This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their third year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on adding to the experiences received in Clinical Proficiencies I and II as well as adding additional knowledge through the application of specific rehabilitation, exercise physiology concepts and general medical technique skills. Students will meet once a week with their Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experiences and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to the injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation process. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills. Cardinal Experiences: Community Engagement, Undergraduate Research, Internships & Professional Development, Leadership & Citizenship.
    Notes: This is a junior level class. Offered in Spring. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    This independent study course is designed for students wishing to explore a variety of specific topics in the field of Athletic Training. Students will develop a course topic and course of study with the respective Instructor. Course is open to all students.
  
  • ATHT 4100 - Professional Development in Allied Health Professions - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 2
    The purpose of this writing intensive course is to introduce the Senior Athletic Training and Allied Health Major to scientific research in the field. Each student will identify an area of particular interest and carry out a mini-thesis as the senior project. Through this project the student will gain an appreciation for literature search and review, research design and the oral and written skills developed in research reporting. Through the research process, this course will pay close attention to the continued development and enhancement of the student’s writing skills. Particular attention will be paid to the discipline specific writing that needs to take place in the student’s respective professional field. Cardinal Experiences: Undergraduate Research. Corequisite or prerequiste: MATH 1240 and senior standing in the program.
    Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 1240 and senior standing in the program.
  
  • ATHT 4200 - Senior Capstone in Athletic Training

    Hours: 2
    The purpose of this course is to provide the senior athletic training major the opportunity to discuss and research current issues in the field of athletic training. This course is considered to be the culminating senior year experience for all athletic training majors. It will provide practical application of theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom by bringing all senior athletic training majors together to research, discuss, construct and formalize the individual philosophies that are being developed.
    Notes: Open only to Athletic Training majors in their senior year. Offered in Fall. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 4500 - Clinical Proficiencies V

    Hours: 1
    This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their fourth year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on adding to the experiences received in Clinical Proficiencies I, II, III and IV and adding additional knowledge through the application of professional, psychosocial, and organization and management skills. Students will meet once a week with their Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experiences and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to all facets of the athletic training major. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills.
    Notes: This is a senior level class. Offered in Fall. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 4550 - Clinical Proficiencies VI

    Hours: 1
    This course is a continuation of ATHT 4500.  This course occurs when the athletic training student is in their fourth year of the major. Knowledge and skill application will be focused on adding to the experiences received in Clinical Proficiencies I, II, III and IV and adding additional knowledge through the application of professional, psychosocial, and organization and management skills. Students will meet once a week with their Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) to review and talk about their experiences and discuss required clinical proficiencies as they pertain to all facets of the athletic training major. This will be an evidence based class designed to enhance and refine the appropriate level clinical skills.
    Notes: This is a senior level class. Offered in Spring. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • ATHT 4600 - Therapeutic Interventions I

    Hours: 3
    A study of the physiological basis for application of modalities and basic therapeutic exercise in the treatment of (common) athletic injuries. Principles of heat transfer, cryotherapy and hydrotherapy, range of motion, manual therapy, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance will be covered. The student will also learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class.
    Prerequisites: ATHT 2600. Corequisites: ATHT 2550 and 2650 or permission of the instructor.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Spring.
  
  • ATHT 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions II - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    A study of the physiological basis for application of modalities and basic therapeutic exercise in the treatment of (common) athletic injuries. Principles and application techniques of the therapeutic modalities including electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser and diathermy will be studied and applied within the context of treatment strategies. In addition theory and application of the concepts related to range of motion, manual therapy, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance will be presented and studied within the context of treatment strategies and planning for individual body segments. The student will also learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. This course will also prepare students with regard to the process of evidence based medicine to the level of developing a clinically relevant question and appraising the literature. This will involve a writing intensive project that helps the students to prepare for their capstone research project.
    Prerequisites: ATHT 4600. Corequisites: ATHT 3550 or permission of the instructor.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.  Offered in Spring.
  
  • ATHT 4800 - Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to bring an awareness to the student athletic trainer of general medical conditions that may be seen in the physically active population, specifically those conditions which may become exacerbated with physical activity. Common illnesses and diseases of all the bodies system will be explored, along with an understanding of their history, signs, symptoms and general treatment protocols. The roles of medical and allied health personnel in the referral, management, and treatment of athletes and others involved in physical activity suffering from general medical conditions will also be examined. Finally the student will explore the basic pharmacological aspects of athletic training including common indication, contraindications, side effects, etc, of the main prescription drugs used in to treat common illnesses and injuries.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: ATHT 4550.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.
  
  • ATHT 4850 - Medical Aspects of Athletic Training Lab

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to supplement the ATHT 4800 course. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Students will be required to complete a clinical skill list at the discretion of the Team Physician(s). Student will also be required to accrue a minimum of 20 hours observing the team physician(s) at their medical practice.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: ATHT 4800.
    Notes: Open to Athletic Training majors only.
  
  • ATHT 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Internships are available to majors upon submission of documents described on the internship website of the Center for Career and Professional Development. They are arranged individually usually with local organizations, agencies or companies. Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
  
  • BIO 1000 - Principles of Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course is a single semester survey of the field of biology including molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecosystem topics.  It aligns with the Ohio content standards for Biology teaching and is suitable for education majors and others with a broad interest in Biology.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 1010 - Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology

    Hours: 4
    This is the first course in the 2 semester introductory biology sequence. It emphasizes the study of life at the molecular & cellular levels. Themes include the molecular basis of life, genetics, molecular biology, the biology of the cell, development & evolution. Laboratory exercises include basic techniques in molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics.
    Prerequisites: Must be eligible for MATH 1240 or 1250.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 1020 - Introduction to Organisms and Ecology

    Hours: 4
    This course will emphasize the form/function, physiology, diversity, evolution, and ecology of major groups of biological organisms. Laboratory exercises will include detailed microscopic and “hands-on” examination of organisms, as well as field experiences.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1010 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 1810 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    Hours: 4
    The first of a 2 semester sequence in Human Anatomy and Physiology emphasizing the integration of the body systems and the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics investigated include cellular biology, microscopic and gross study of tissues, the axial and appendicular skeleton, the muscular system, and the nervous system.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 1820 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    Hours: 4
    The second of a 2 semester lecture and laboratory course in Human Anatomy and Physiology emphasizing the integration of the body systems and the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics investigated include metabolism, the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, acid base and fluid balance, and the endocrine and immune systems. Writing scientific reports is a special focus of laboratory sessions.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1810 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 2010 - Genetics

    Hours: 4
    The course is designed to cover the principles and application of transmission genetics, population and evolutionary genetics, and molecular genetics. Quantitative skills, as well as qualitative skills, will be emphasized in lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1010 and 1020 with minimum grades of C-.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 2020 - Ecology

    Hours: 4
    Ecology is the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and their physical environments. This course will provide an introduction to this field by investigating a diverse array of ecological topics including the physical environment, population dynamics, species interactions, community structure, and ecosystem processes.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1010 and 1020 with minimum grades of C-.
  
  • BIO 2030 - Cell Biology

    Hours: 4
    The cell is the fundamental unit of life. This course explores the ability of cells to grow and divide, communicate and perform metabolic processes. Topics include: energy transformation, respiration and photosynthesis, membrane transport, signal transduction, and organelle structure and function. The laboratory experience includes mastery of techniques such as differential centrifugation, SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometry and histochemistry.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1010 and 1020 with minimum grades of C-.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 2400 - Special Topics in Biology

    Hours: 2
    This course uses the current literature, laboratory equipment, and field and laboratory techniques to investigate a select topic in the biological sciences in depth.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIO 2510 - Scientific Terminology

    Hours: 2
    A seminar on the origins, specific meanings, and usage of scientific terms, including the scope of science and types of thinking used in science. A brief history of the timeline of scientific development is also discussed.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 2520 - Histology

    Hours: 2
    A study of the tissue level of organization of the organism, and how cell and tissue structure relate to function. This area of study provides the link between cell biology and organ systems physiology. Light microscopes are used in the laboratory, and electron microscope images are discussed.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 2550 - Science Outreach

    Hours: 2
    This course gives Science and Science Education majors a chance to apply the content they have learned in their major’s courses in an elementary school setting. Otterbein student will visit K-5 classrooms in the area and use specimens and interactive experiments and activities to teach the elementary students about select topics in biological, earth, and environmental science.
  
  • BIO 2610 - Birds of Ohio

    Hours: 2
    This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify birds in Ohio. Activities include lectures, local field trips, and slide and specimen study.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 2620 - Wildflowers and Ferns of Ohio

    Hours: 2
    This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify spring wildflowers and ferns in Ohio. Activities and topics include lectures, local field trips, use of taxonomic keys, plant nomenclature, flower anatomy and plant family characteristics.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 2630 - Trees of Ohio

    Hours: 2
    This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify trees in Ohio. Activities and topics include lectures, local field trips, use of taxonomic keys, plant nomenclature, characteristics of woody plant families, and economic utility of major tree species.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 2700 - Gender and Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course will examine gender from an evolutionary perspective in both human and non-human animals. We will look to the natural world to critically analyze typical gender stereotypes, and discuss when and if it is appropriate to make connections between human and animal behavior. A variety of hands-on lab activities will be incorporated into the course to actively engage students with the scientific method.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years. Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations requirement.
  
  • BIO 2800 - Human Microbiology

    Hours: 3
    A study of microbes and their relationship to the human body, including indigenous flora and pathogens. Topics include structure, metabolism, genetics and control of microbes; introduction to the viruses; overview of the immune system; treatment and prevention of infectious diseases; resistance and emerging pathogens. Laboratory requires the identification of two unknowns in mixed culture.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1820 or EQSC 1200.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BIO 3000 - Evolution

    Hours: 4
    This course offers a critical analysis of contemporary concepts and controversies in evolution. It includes the evidence for biological evolution with particular emphasis upon the historical development of the concept; evolutionary mechanisms; species diversity, both past and present; and the geographical distribution of living organisms.
  
  • BIO 3020 - Conservation Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course will focus on the conservation of plant and animal species. It will examine biodiversity, the definition of species, patterns of species vulnerability, population dynamics, declining and small populations, extinction, invasive species, metapopulations, conservation genetics, captive breeding, endangered species, choice and monitoring of indicator species, habitat fragmentation and degradation, and population recovery programs. Interactions between biology, human concerns regarding resource management, and the political process will also be considered.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
  
  • BIO 3020 - Conservation Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course will focus on the conservation of plant and animal species. It will examine biodiversity, the definition of species, patterns of species vulnerability, population dynamics, declining and small populations, extinction, invasive species, metapopulations, conservation genetics, captive breeding, endangered species, choice and monitoring of indicator species, habitat fragmentation and degradation, and population recovery programs. Interactions between biology, human concerns regarding resource management, and the political process will also be considered.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020.
  
  • BIO 3030 - Animal Reproduction

    Hours: 4
     

    This course will emphasize anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system of multiple taxa at the molecular, cellular, and organismic level. Topics covered include fertilization, fetal development, and the role of hormones.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2010 and 2020.

  
  • BIO 3050 - Animal Behavior

    Hours: 4
    This course will examine how both developmental mechanisms and principles from evolution and ecology can be applied to understand animal behavior across taxa. We will explore how animals respond to changes within their environment and social groups. Topics covered will include foraging and habitat selection, communication, sexual selection and mating systems, parental care, and human behavior. There will be an emphasis on how to devise and test hypotheses relevant to animal behavior through the collection and analysis of data, culminating in research field projects. Course material will be covered in both lectures and discussions of research papers.
  
  • BIO 3100 - Molecular Genetics

    Hours: 4
    Molecular genetics is the study of the modern synthesis of classical genetics and biochemistry. Topics include the molecular structure of genes and genomes, gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA mutation, repair and recombination, molecular evolution and genetic engineering in medicine and other applied fields. Laboratory emphasizes advanced techniques of DNA analysis including gene cloning and sequencing.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C-.
  
  • BIO 3120 - Immunology

    Hours: 4
    Immunology focuses on the cellular and molecular bases of the immune response. It also examines immunology from developmental, systemic and clinical perspectives. An overview of classical experiments of immunology is combined with examination of current areas of immunological research (through readings from the primary literature). The laboratory emphasizes both basic immunological techniques and creative application of scientific method.

     
    Prerequisites: BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C- or BMB 4500.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • BIO 3140 - Developmental Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course examines molecular mechanisms that allow a single cell to give rise to a complex multicellular organism. This field of study includes the morphogenetic phenomena of growth, differentiation, regeneration, metamorphosis and aging. The laboratory experience will use microscopic, genetic and molecular techniques to explore these topics.

     
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C- or BMB 4500.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • BIO 3160 - Microbiology

    Hours: 4
    Microbiology explores the vast world of organisms usually invisible to the unaided eye. Topics include the biochemistry, morphology, metabolism, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, prions and other microbial life forms. In addition, an examination of the dynamic impact of microbes on humans, the immune response, and the role of microbes in the environment are also studied. Laboratory experience stresses techniques and methodology of identification, culturing, inhibition and destruction of microbes.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C- or BMB 4500.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3180 - Human Genetics

    Hours: 4
    Human genetics entails an exploration of the molecular, transmission and population genetics of our own species. Topics include the genetics of human origins and evolution, behavior and intelligence, health and disease, and the new genetic and reproductive technologies. Social and ethical issues are also addressed. Laboratory includes karotyping, an analysis of human DNA sequence variation and study of the growing range of medical, commercial and professional applications of human genetics.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2010 with a minimum grade of C- or BMB 4500.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3200 - Plant Diversity and Ecology

    Hours: 4
    This course covers the diversity and ecology of land plants. Emphasis will be placed on the form/function, life histories, phylogeny, ecological relationships, and economic uses of land plants. The course will involve a major field trip to explore the Eastern deciduous forest.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 or 2030 with minimum grades of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3220 - Plant Physiology

    Hours: 4
    This course addresses the vital biochemical and physiological processes of plants. Lecture and laboratory topics include plant metabolism/biochemistry, water relations and mineral nutrition, and plant growth and development.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3300 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Hours: 4
    This course examines animals without backbones. It will introduce students to the less familiar animal phyla and explore the more familiar phyla in more detail. The laboratory will be used to examine specimens from many of these phyla. This course has a travel component during which students can expect to collect and observe marine, freshwater and terrestrial invertebrates
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3320 - Field Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course examines the ecology of the animals of the local area. The course will emphasize the identification and ecology of local animals from terrestrial, aquatic, and parasitic habitats. The laboratory will be used to collect and identify these animals. The last few weeks of class will be used to perform an ecological study of a species or community of animals examined earlier in the course.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered in alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3340 - Coral Reef Ecology

    Hours: 4
    A study of the physical and biological processes that shape coral reefs. Topics will include reef geology, diversity of marine organisms, and human impacts. The course will include a field trip to a coral reef environment and the completion of a research project.
    Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3360 - Tropical Biology and Agriculture of Costa Rica

    Hours: 4
    The course will emphasize the structure of ecological communities in the tropics and address the myriad of ways in which tropical organisms have adapted to their physical environment, as well as how they have co-evolved with each other. In addition, contemporary issues such as the preservation of ecological diversity, sustainable agriculture, and the preservation of traditional culture will be considered. The course includes travel to Costa Rica for 2 weeks.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3400 - Vertebrate Biology

    Hours: 4
    This course will survey vertebrate diversity in an evolutionary framework. Topics will include vertebrate physiology, ecology, behavior, and life history, as well as current issues in conservation.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3420 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Hours: 4
    This course will examine vertebrate structure in an evolutionary framework and will facilitate an understanding of how these structures function within living animals. We will discuss structure and function of the following organ systems and compare these systems among vertebrates: integument, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urogenital, endocrine, and nervous systems.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2020 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3440 - Animal Systems Physiology

    Hours: 4
    An investigative study of the physiological functioning of animal systems, and how these change under changing conditions to maintain homeostasis of the whole organism. Systems studied are cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, nervous and endocrine. Laboratories include the use of real-time computerized physiological data acquisition when possible, and virtual laboratories when living subjects are not appropriate.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2030 with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • BIO 3500 - Basic Pathophysiology

    Hours: 4
    This lecture course builds on knowledge of normal human anatomy and physiology to study the effects of pathology on major body systems. It makes the link between disease processes at the cellular and tissue level, and signs and symptoms seen in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the expanding nature of medical information, and the importance of professional information literacy. Geared for nursing and other students that have taken anatomy and physiology.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1820.
  
  • BIO 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in independent research on a biology topic of their choice under the direction of a Department of Biology and Earth Sciences faculty member.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIO 3998 - Junior Fall Seminar - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 1
    This seminar focuses on the process of designing and completing scientific projects and experiments. Students will attend and evaluate lectures presented by members of the larger scientific community. They will also learn to manipulate and analyze scientific data.
  
  • BIO 3999 - Junior Spring Seminar - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 1
    A continuation of BIO 3998.  Guest speakers will discuss their research and students will critique the style and content of the talks.  Students will practice writing a research proposal.
    Prerequisites: BIO 3998.
  
  • BIO 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Internships at organizations and companies external to Otterbein in biological, health or environmental science. Students must find an external internship opportunity and identify a Department of Biology and Earth Science faculty member to serve as their on-campus advisor. They must also complete the college internship contract between themselves, their advisor, their external supervisor, and the Academic Affairs Office.

  
  • BIO 4950 - Senior Thesis Research

    Hours: 1-4
    This course is designed for students pursuing independent research on a major senior research project in the biological sciences. Required of all Biology BS students. Four hours of HNRS Senior Thesis Research may be substituted for BIO 4950.
  
  • BIO 4998 - Senior Seminar - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 1
    Students will examine ethical issues in the biological and geological sciences, present a seminar on their research project, and assess their preparation as scientists through an exit interview. Guest speakers will discuss their research and students will critique the science being presented.
    Prerequisites: BIO 3999.
  
  • BMB 2300 - Chemistry for Everyday Life for Middle Childhood Education

    Hours: 4
    This course is designed to provide Middle Childhood Education majors with the chemistry knowledge required for teaching middle childhood science.  The course will present a descriptive introduction of chemistry topics taught from the perspective of biochemistry.  Topics covered will follow chemistry and biochemistry state content standards for middle childhood education as set by the state of Ohio and the PRAXIS licensing exam.  This is not intended to be a methods class, however, the course will include content applicable to teaching middle childhood science and hands –on scientific experiences intended to build a portfolio of experiments and demonstrations that can done in a middle school classroom.  Sample topics will include atoms, energy, bonding, reactions, states of matter, and simple calculations.
  
  • BMB 2650 - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques

    Hours: 1
    A laboratory introduction to the analysis of biological molecules and macromolecular processes. The overarching goal of the course is to provide students with a foundational experience for summer research. Topics typically covered include assays for common biological molecules, chromatographic techniques for the isolation and purification of biological molecules, spectroscopic techniques commonly used in biological chemistry.
    Corequisites: CHEM 2400.
  
  • BMB 4000 - Seminar

    Hours: 2
    Introduction to pertinent topics (on-line searching of the scientific literature, oral presentations, scientific citations, careers in molecular life sciences) with periodic guest lectures. Each student completes a term paper and makes an oral presentation on a specific topic.
    Notes: Enrollment in both semesters in the senior year required. The course is pass/fail graded for 0 credits in the Fall and letter-graded for 2 credits in the Spring.
  
  • BMB 4500 - Biochemistry I, Biomolecules and Metabolism

    Hours: 3
    This is the first course in a two-course biochemistry sequence. Topics include cellular organization, biomolecule structure/function, catalysis and elementary enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and equilibria, allosteric regulation, nucleic acid structure/function, metabolism with a focus on regulation of metabolism, elementary signal transduction, and supramolecular assemblies.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2500.
  
  • BMB 4600 - Biochemistry II, Proteins and Enzymes

    Hours: 3
    The second course in a two-course biochemistry sequence. Topics include advanced enzyme kinetics, mechanisms of inhibition, ligand binding, examples of mechanisms, protein folding, structure determination, regulation of protein activity, and proteomics.
    Prerequisites: BMB 4500.
  
  • BMB 4610 - Biochemistry II Laboratory - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 1
    Laboratory exercises to complement Biochemistry II. Topics will include enzyme kinetics, ligand binding assays, structure determination, and database mining.
    Corequisites: BMB 4600.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • BMB 4990 - Research

    Hours: 4
    This course offering provides academic credit for a group research experience supervised by an Otterbein faculty member. Topics will be current research questions and will vary based on the interests and expertise of the instructor.
  
  • BUS 3500 - Business Law

    Hours: 4
    A study of the legal aspects of business. Emphasis is placed on the uniform commercial code dealing with obligations and contracts, agency, sales and negotiable instruments. The course will also include discussion and examination of law concepts and how they relate to business functions.
  
  • BUS 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to business practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines. Open to juniors and seniors with better than average academic performance.
  
  • BUS 5100 - Business Essentials

    Hours: 4
    This survey course is designed for non-business majors. The intent of the course is to offer an overview of the essential functions of business operation. Topics include introductions to accounting, finance, economics, business planning, human resources, strategy, marketing, international business, and management. After completion of this course, non-business majors will have a better understanding of the basic rudiments of business and the general components that impact business decision-making.
    Prerequisites: Non-business major; junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 1100 - Survey of General Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    A study of general chemistry topics including atoms, energy, bonding, reactions, states of matter, calculations, and nuclear reactions.
    Prerequisites: MATH 0900. Corequisites: CHEM 1110.
    Notes: Does not count towards a chemistry major or minor.
  
  • CHEM 1110 - Survey of General Chemistry Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Hands-on development and reinforcement of the topics presented in CHEM 1100 lecture.
    Corequisites: CHEM 1100.
    Notes: Does not count towards a chemistry major or minor. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 1200 - Survey of Bio-Organic Chemistry

    Hours: 4
    A survey course covering a range of topics for the non-major. The first forty percent of the class will serve as an overview of the major organic functional groups found in biochemistry. The latter sixty percent will focus on metabolism, the properties of biomolecules, and the chemistry of biological processes. Throughout the course examples will be cited of the biochemical basis of disease and current pharmaceutical treatments of these disorders.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and 1110.
    Notes: Does not count towards a Chemistry major or minor. Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations requirement.
  
  • CHEM 1400 - General Chemistry I

    Hours: 3
    The first course in a two semester sequence to introduce basic concepts of chemistry to students majoring in science. Emphasis on problem solving and developing scientific thought processes. Course content includes properties of matter and measurement, atomic theory, stoichiometry, aqueous and redox chemistry, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, periodic trends, bonding, gases, and intermolecular forces. 

     
    Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1100. Corequisites: MATH 1250.

  
  • CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry I Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    The laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture and develop experimental skills using both laboratory and computer-based experiments. Quantitative and synthetic experiments are included with emphasis on report writing.
    Corequisites: CHEM 1400 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 1500 - General Chemistry II

    Hours: 3
    Continuation of Chemistry 1400.  Course content includes kinetics, acid-base and reaction equilibria, materials chemistry, nuclear chemistry, environmental chemistry, and complex ion and coordination chemistry.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1400 with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • CHEM 1510 - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Continuation of Chemistry 1410, with emphasis on inorganic synthesis, equilibrium studies, and qualitative analysis.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1410. Corequisites: CHEM 1500 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 1800 - Accelerated General Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    A one semester accelerated course in general chemistry designed to introduce basic concepts of chemistry to students majoring in science. Emphasis on problem solving and developing scientific thought processes. Course content includes atomic properties, basic calculations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, aqueous reactions, gas laws, the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, and intermolecular forces, redox, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, and qualitative inorganic chemistry.
    Corequisites: CHEM 1810 and MATH 1250.
  
  • CHEM 1810 - Accelerated General Chemistry I Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    The laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture and develop experimental skills. Quantitative and synthesis experiments are included with emphasis on report writing.
    Corequisites: CHEM 1800.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 2400 - Organic Chemistry I

    Hours: 3
    Structure, reactivity, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds.  The problem-solving approach emphasizes the correlation of reaction mechanism with modern structural theory.  Introductory topics include the nature of bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopic identification of compounds, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, conjugated sstems, and aromaticity.

     



    Prerequisites: CHEM 1500 or 1910 with a grade of C- or better.

  
  • CHEM 2410 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Organic experimental techniques are introduced in the laboratory through isolation of natural products, preparation and manipulation of organic functional groups, and multi-step synthesis of complex molecules. Instrumental methods of organic structural determination, including IR, GC/MS, and NMR will also be introduced.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1510 or 1810. Corequisites: CHEM 2400 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 2500 - Organic Chemistry II

    Hours: 3
    An in-depth continuation of CHEM 2400 with introduction of additional topics, including alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds and their condensation reactions, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, polymers, and advanced organic synthetic methods.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2400 with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Further development of skills introduced in CHEM 2410, including a major portion of the course devoted to classical and modern qualitative analysis methods of unknown organic compounds.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2410. Corequisites: CHEM 2500 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 2700 - Inorganic Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    Survey of the properties and reactivity of main group and transition metal elements. Topics include atomic structure and bonding theory, molecular orbital theory, acid-base theories, inorganic nomenclature, coordination chemistry, periodic properties of the elements, and basic organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1500, 1510 OR 1800, and 1810.
  
  • CHEM 2710 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Synthesis and characterization of organometallic, coordination, bioinorganic and solid state compounds. Includes inert atmosphere techniques, vibrational spectroscopy, multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction methods.
    Corequisites: CHEM 2700 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 2800 - Analytical Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    A cornerstone course for developing skills in scientific measurement, analysis, and report writing, designed to train students in quantitative skills using statistical data analysis and computer programs, with an emphasis on spreadsheet computations. Basic skills in volumetric and potentiometric titrations, spectrophotometric analyses, and modern instrumental analysis techniques are taught.

     




    Prerequisites: MATH 1700, CHEM 1500 and 1510 (or CHEM 1800 and 1810). Corequisites: CHEM 2810.

  
  • CHEM 2810 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 1
    The laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture and develop experimental skills using classical and modern methods of chemical analysis. Quantitative experiments are included with emphasis on report writing.
    Corequisites: CHEM 2800.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 3000 - Junior Seminar

    Hours: 1
    Introduction to pertinent topics (on-line searching of the chemical literature, oral presentations, scientific citations, careers in chemistry) with periodic guest lectures.
    Notes: This course is taken in the spring semester of the junior year. Grading is pass/fail.
  
  • CHEM 3400 - Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics with Applications to Biochemical Systems

    Hours: 3
    This course provides an overview of several key physical chemistry concepts for both the chemistry and biochemistry majors. Thermodynamics and kinetics are covered in detail, and an overview of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy is provided. Attention is placed on applications to biochemical systems.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1800 and PHYS 1600.
  
  • CHEM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Laboratory applications of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and kinetics are demonstrated. Emphasis is placed on critical data analysis and scientific writing skills.
    Corequisites: CHEM 3400 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 3500 - Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics

    Hours: 3
    This course is the second in the physical chemistry series, expanding on CHEM 3400’s treatment of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, and also addressing the concepts of statistical mechanics, group theory, and computational chemistry.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2700, PHYS 1600 and CHEM 3400.
  
  • CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    Laboratory applications of the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and group theory, introduced in CHEM 3500, are demonstrated via comparison with spectroscopic measurements. Computational techniques for elucidating chemical behavior are explored. Emphasis is placed on critical data analysis and scientific writing skills.
    Corequisites: CHEM 3500 (must be taken at Otterbein University).
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 3800 - Instrumental Analysis

    Hours: 3
    A study of the theory and applications of modern chemical instrumentation, including atomic and molecular spectroscopic methods, electroanalytical methods, and separation methods. Ability to use computer spreadsheet programs and knowledge of basic statistical analysis are assumed.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2800. Corequisites: CHEM 3810.
    Notes: Offered alternate years.
  
  • CHEM 3810 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

    Hours: 1
    The laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture and develop experimental skills that focus on modern methods of chemical analysis.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2810. Corequisites: CHEM 3800.
    Notes: Offered alternate years. This course has an additional fee.
  
  • CHEM 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    A student explores a topic with the consent of a staff member.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2510 or 3410.
  
  • CHEM 3950 - Research

    Hours: 1-3
    This course offering provides academic credit for an independent research project supervised by an Otterbein faculty member. Relevant research projects must be discussed with and approved by the advising faculty member.
    Notes: If repeated, a maximum of 4 hours of CHEM 3950 can be applied toward chemistry major requirements. This course has an additional fee.
     
 

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