Montreat College

Bio 101,102 Survey of Biological Principles (4,4)

A general introductory study stressing principles common to all living organisms: their structure, function, basic chemical and physical properties, inheritance, evolution, and ecology. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Fee. Prerequisites for Bio 102: Bio 101 or permission of professor.

Bio 201 Vertebrate Zoology (4)

Lectures deal with taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and relationships of principle vertebrate groups. Laboratories treat ecology, population biology, identification and morphology, with emphasis on local forms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Fee. Prerequsites: Bio 101, 102.

Bio 210 Botany (4)

Taxonomy, and ecology of indigenous flora with concentration upon vascular plants. An introduction to plant structure, function, and systems will be included. The development of a collection and the use of an herbarium will be integrated into this program's effort to survey the natural surroundings of the college. Fee. Prerequisite: Bio 101, 102 or permission of professor. Offered fall semesters of odd numbered years.

Bio 310 Plant and Animal Physiology (4)

Study of cellular and organismal physiology with emphasis upon application of systems integration in plants and animals. Physiological principles will be given an application to topics in Environmental/Toxicological issues and concerns. Fee. Prerequisite: Env/Bio 206 or permission of professor. Offered fall semesters of odd numbered years.

Bio 401 Molecular, Mendelian and Population Genetics (3)

Molecular, Mendelian and Population principles will be developed with the inclusion of an introduction to modern experimental techniques. The course will also explore the application of Christ-centered values to ethical genetic issues. Prerequisite: Bio 101, 102 or permission of professor. Offered spring semesters of even numbered years.

Env/Che 201,202 Environmental Inorganic Chemistry (4,4)

Introduction to Chemistry for the science major. Topics to be considered will include atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of gases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, chemical equilibria and an introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry with an environmental application. The laboratories will concentrate on chemical experimentation with qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Fee. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra or permission of professor.

Env/Che 320,321 Organic Chemistry (4,4)

The structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, energy relations, and reaction mechanisms of major classes or organic compounds are studied in application to biological, toxicological, and environmental topics. Lecture and laboratory will include the utilization of spectroscopy data to identify compounds. The laboratory will emphasize experimental techniques of synthesis, isolation, and identification of compounds. Fee. Prerequisite: Env/Che 201,202 or permission of professor.

Env/Bio 206 Ecology (4)

A course emphasizing the relationship of organisms to their environment including both living and non-living factors. Topics include population dynamics, community interactions, energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, winter adaptation, and soil dynamics. Lecture three hours, lab three hours. Prerequisite: Bio 101,102 or permission of the instructor.

Env 301 Physical and Environmental Geography (4)

This course will take an in depth look at the geographic regions of the world known as biomes. The geological, topographical, and climatic dynamics of each area will be related to ecological integrations. The study of each biome will emphasize representative plant and animal species, as well as rates of successional change. Lecture three hours, lab three hours. Prerequisite: Env 206, or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester of even numbered years.

Env 302 Environmental Systems (3)

This course will utilize a systems approach in understanding global environmental change. Topics include positive and negative feedback, chaos theory, box modeling, residence times, and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis will be placed on climatology and the earth-atmosphere interface. Prerequisite: Env 301, or permission of instructor. Offered fall semesters of even numbered years.

Env/Bio 305 Environmental Education and Ecology of the Eastern United States (4)

Ecological analysis of field study sites and public education facilities across North Carolina and adjacent states that would include: Mountain, Peidmont, and Coastal Regions. Ecosystem comparisons will be developed with particular attention given to the survey of flora and fauna. This course will also study land management and public utilization of ecological regions across the state. Fee. Prerequisite: Env/Bio 206 or permission of professor. Offered spring semester of odd numbered years.

Env/Bio 315 Freshwater Ecosystems (4)

Chemical, physical, and ecological features of biotic and aquatic systems in the mountains of western North Carolina. The course will include the use and development of chemical and biotic monitoring of freshwater ecosystems and population dynamics associated with nutrient level disruption. Fee. Prerequisite: Bio 101,102; Env/Che 201,202 or permission of professor. Offered fall semesters of even numbered years.

Env 341 Field Education (1-6)

Supervised practical experience provides the student with the opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with on-the-job learning in various areas of environmental studies-related fields. Prerequisite: GEO 210 or permission of the environmental studies committee.

Env 405 Environmental Issues and Management (3)

The investigation of current environmental issues and management practices that will include application of ethics, economics, cultural values, and conflict resolution as a platform in which to apply Christian values and thought. Principles of Christian theology and stewardship will be utilized in the exploration of conflict resolution. The student will be required to make an independent presentation of a current world-issue using a substantiated argument and supporting paper for their issue stance and resolution. This presentation may be given for dual credit during the co-registration with Env 431.

Env/Bio 415 Biochemistry/Toxicology (4)

Application and integration of biochemcial processes to the functioning of whole organisms. Toxicological emphasis will be related to medical and environmental concerns. Fee. Prerequisite: Env/Bio 206, Env/Che 201,202 and recommend Env/Che 320,321 or permission of professor. Offered upon sufficient demand.

Env 420 Naturalist Practicum (4)

Participate in a community interpretive project and designate five organismal classes or ecological principles that will be topics of a field study along a trail in Montreat. A scientific report will be completed with compiled data organized in an Environmental Impact format--the student will prepare an interpretive trail guide for that trail utilizing this data. Prerequisite: Env/Bio 206, Bio 210, Env/Bio 305 or permission of professor. Offered upon sufficient demand.

Env 430 Environmental Issues Seminar (1/2)

This class will meet once a week to deal with various topics of interest and current modern application. Speakers will present topics with opportunities for class interaction. Campus-wide involvement will be encouraged. Students will be involved in class debate and group case studies. Prerequisite: Env/Bio 206 or permission of professor.

Env 431 Student Presentations-Environmental Issues Seminar (1/2)

Students will prepare and present topics to the class and campus. Students will develop skills in public speaking and be trained in the utilization of modern presentation materials. Prerequisite: Env 430.

Env 440 Senior Project/Internship (Honors option) (3)

The student is responsible for a project/internship design and proposal. Employment is pursued through a student job search. This project is typically developed during the junior year, employment is during the summer, and the final project presented during the senior year. A research base project may be considered for honors recognition. All proposals and evaluation of projects will be approved through the Environmental Studies Review Committee. Prerequisite: Geo 210. Offered upon sufficient demand.

Env 450 Seminar-Professional Deveopment (1/2)

This seminar will deal with professional skills training and enable the student to work effectively among a management team. Skills from various job settings will be pursued. Offered upon sufficient demand.

Env 460 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-6)

As in catalog as described for Bio 251.

Env 480 Independent Study (1-3)

Students may choose to participate in an independent study of their choice for up to three hours of credit toward the major. Doing an independent study is dependent on the availability of faculty and their willingness to oversee the study.

Env 410 Scientific Methods and Curricula for Effective Teaching (3)

A study of the materials, resources, methods, and strategies for teaching Science (Physical, Earth, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) in the secondary schools. Particular emphasis will be placed upon teaching objectives, lesson plans, unit plans, and North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Students will study the diverse methods for teaching science both in the field, classroom, and laboratory. Prerequisite: formal admission into the Teacher Education curriculum.