Carmichael,
Crossley, Darland, Goodwin, Kelsch, Kupchella,
La Duke, Meberg, Mehl, Newman, Potvin,
Pyle, Ralph, Rhen, Schlosser (Chair), Sheridan,
Simmons, Sweitzer, Tkach and Vaughan
The Department of Biology offers a B.S. in
Biology, B.S. in Biology with Pre-Health Science
Emphasis, and a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife
Biology. In addition, there are three options
associated with the B.S. in Biology degree:
General Biology; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental
Biology; and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Specific department requirements for the degrees
and options are listed below.
FACILITIES
The Department of Biology is housed in Starcher
Hall. In addition to classrooms, three computer
laboratories and other specialized teaching
laboratories, the building houses a herbarium,
three greenhouses, environmental chambers,
animal rooms for terrestrial and aquatic organisms,
observation rooms, vertebrate and invertebrate
museums, a darkroom, and isotope and tissue
culture facilities. The Department also maintains
two natural areas (virgin prairie and wooded
stream valley) and a biology core molecular
facility for teaching and research.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Well qualified majors are urged to participate
in independent studies, honors work, or undergraduate
research. Normally, studies of this nature
are initiated by invitation from a faculty
member. Students selected for these programs
usually carry out their studies in the research
laboratories of the individual professors.
Research apprenticeships or assistantships
financed by private foundation support or faculty
research grants may be available for part-time
employment. The department participates in
the University Honors Program through certain
interdisciplinary colloquia, by honors credit
in advanced courses, and by independent studies
and tutorials in advanced topics.
College
of Arts and Sciences
|
B.S.
WITH MAJOR IN BIOLOGY |
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60
of which must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
| |
I. |
General Education Requirements (See University GER listing. Minimum 39 total
credits.) The following courses must be taken as part of the General Education
Requirement: |
| |
|
English 110 |
College Composition I |
(3) |
|
|
Comm
110
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
| |
II. |
43 major hours including: |
| |
|
A. Core requirements for
all options (23 hours): |
| |
|
Biol
150 & Biol 151 |
General
Biology I & II |
(6)
|
| |
|
Biol
150L & 151L |
General
Biology Lab I & II |
(2)
|
| |
|
Biol
312 |
Evolution |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
315 |
Genetics |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
332 |
Ecology |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
341 |
Cell
Biology |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol 480 |
Senior Capstone Semminar
** |
(3) |
| |
|
|
TOTAL |
(23)
|
| |
|
*Students who take Biol 111 and Biol 111L
(Concepts of Biology and Lab) prior to
becoming a Biology major are required to
take Biol 150 and Biol 150L to complete
the General Biology sequence. |
| |
|
**Appropriate
Senior Honors Thesis (Biol 489) credits
can be substituted for Biol 480 if approved
by both the Biology faculty adviser and
the Biology Department Chairperson. |
| |
|
| |
|
We strongly advise mastery
of materials in all core courses except
Biol 480 prior to enrolling in other 300
or 400 level Biology courses.
No more than one Biology course intended
for non-majors (all University of North
Dakota 200 level Biology courses) will
count toward the 43 hour major.
Up to two life-sciences related courses
from other departments at the University
of North Dakota may be counted toward the
43 hour major, provided they do not overlap
extensively with subject matter included
in Biology Department courses also being
used for credit.
At least four upper division Biology courses
with laboratories must be included in the
43 hour major. Two upper division life
sciences-related laboratory courses from
other departments at the University of
North Dakota may be counted toward the
four course upper division laboratory requirement,
provided they do not overlap extensively
with subject matter in Biology Department
courses also being used for credit.
|
| |
|
A Biol 494 Directed Studies
or Biol 492 Research Experience may be
counted as one upper division laboratory
requirement with appropriate documentation
of the laboratory experience and approval
by the supervising faculty member, the
faculty adviser, and the Biology Department
Chairperson.
Students may include no more than 10 combined credit hours from Biol 494 (Directed
Studies), Biol 492 (Research), and Biol 489 (Senior Honors) towards the total
43 credit hours required for this Biology major.
|
| |
|
B. Advanced requirements
for each option (minimum 20 credit hours
required) |
| |
|
Option
1. General Biology |
| |
|
This program is designed
for students interested in obtaining a
broad background in biology, with maximum
flexibility in program design. Students
should consult with their adviser to develop
an appropriate course of study.
|
| |
|
1. Advanced requirements
(20 credit hours of Biology electives) |
| |
|
All other 300 or 400 level
Biology courses will count toward the 20
elective
credit hours needed.
|
| |
|
Option 2. Molecular, Cellular,
and Developmental Biology |
| |
|
This program is designed
for students interested in the cellular
and sub-cellular mechanisms underlying
biological phenomena. It is especially
appropriate for students anticipating a
career in biotechnology or biomedical research.
These courses will provide a foundation
for students planning to continue their
studies in graduate or professional programs,
or students wanting to pursue technical
positions in life science research or pharmaceutical
companies. Students should consult with
their adviser to develop an appropriate
course of study.
|
| |
|
Advanced requirements (minimum
20 credit hours): |
| |
|
1. Required courses (8 credit hours): |
| |
|
Biol 341L |
Cell Biology Lab |
(1) |
| |
|
Biol 410 |
Molecular Biology Techniques |
(4) |
| |
|
Biol 378 |
Developmental Biology |
(3) |
| |
|
2. Option
courses (minimum 5 credit hours from
the list below): |
| |
|
Biol
315R |
Genetics
Recitation |
(1) |
| |
|
Biol
367 |
Cytology |
(3) |
| |
|
Biol
369 |
Histology |
(2) |
| |
|
Biol
369L |
Histology
Lab |
(2) |
| |
|
Biol
450 |
Molecular
Genetics |
(2) |
| |
|
MBio
302 |
General
Microbiology |
(2) |
| |
|
BMB
401 |
Biochemistry
of Proteins |
(3) |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
3.
Biology electives (7 additional
credit hours) |
| |
|
All
300 or 400 level Biology courses,
including any of those not taken
from the groups above, will count
toward the elective credit hours
needed.
|
| |
|
Option 3. Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology |
|
| |
|
This program
is designed for students interested in
ecology, evolutionary biology, and related
areas. Students will explore animal behavior,
biodiversity, evolutionary history and
interactions of organisms and their environments.
The coursework outlined here will familiarize
students with the conceptual framework
of ecology and evolutionary biology and
provide necessary analytical skills and
familiarity with the major groups of
living organisms. The program will help
prepare students for careers in ecological,
evolutionary and related fields, including
those in conservation, the environment,
and graduate study. Students should consult
with their adviser to develop an appropriate
course of study.
|
| |
|
Advanced requirements (minimum
20 credit hours): |
|
| |
|
1. Required courses (4-5
credit hours): |
|
| |
|
Biol 332L |
Ecology Lab |
(1) |
| |
|
Biol 376 |
Animal
Biology & Biol
376L Animal Biology Lab |
(4) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
| |
|
Biol 350 |
Plant Biology |
(3) |
| |
|
2. Option courses (minimum
5 credit hours from the list below): |
|
| |
|
Biol 333 |
Population Biology |
(3) |
| |
|
Biol 338 |
Animal Behavior |
(2) |
| |
|
Biol 433 |
Aquatic Ecology |
(3) |
| |
|
Biol
439 |
Conservation
Biology |
(3) |
| |
|
3. Biology electives (minimum
8 additional credit hours) |
|
| |
|
All 300 or 400 level Biology
courses, including any of those not taken
from the groups above, will count toward
the elective credit hours needed. |
|
| |
|
Although not required, all
students in the Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology emphasis are strongly encouraged
to take both plant (Biol 350) and animal
(Biol 376) biology. |
|
| |
|
Depending
on the student’s
area of interest, any, or several of the
following courses that were not already
identified are potentially recommended:
Biol 336 (Systematic Botany), Biol 363
(Entomology), Biol 364, 364L (Parasitology
and lab), Biol 425 (Ichthyology), Biol
427 (Ornithology), Biol 428 (Mammalogy). |
|
| |
|
Biol 410 (Molecular Techniques)
is strongly recommended as one elective
course for students interested in Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology. |
|
| |
|
4. Physical Sciences requirement
(3-4 credit hours taken from the list below): |
|
| |
|
Geog134, 134L |
Introduction to Global Climate
and Lab |
(4) |
| |
|
Geog 471, 471L |
Cartography
and Computer Assisted Mapping & lab |
(3) |
| |
|
Geog 474 |
Introduction to GIS |
(3) |
| |
|
Geol 101, 101L |
Introduction to Geology and
Lab |
(4) |
| |
|
Geol 102, 102L |
The Earth Through Time and
Lab |
(4) |
| |
|
|
| |
III. |
Cognate
requirements in other departments for
all three options (30-33 credit hours): |
| |
|
A. Mathematics (3-4 credit
hours): |
|
|
| |
|
Math 146 |
Applied Calculus |
|
(3) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
|
Math 166 |
Calculus II |
|
(4) |
| |
|
Pre-requisites for either
course are the responsibility of the student. |
|
| |
|
B. Chemistry (16-18 credit
hours): |
|
|
| |
|
Chem 121/121L |
General
Chemistry I & Lab |
|
(4) |
| |
|
Chem 122/122L |
General
Chemistry II & Lab |
|
(4) |
| |
|
Chem 240 and BMB 301 |
Survey
of Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry
Lecture |
(8) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
|
Chem 341, 341L, 342, 342L |
Organic Chemistry I and II with labs |
|
(10) |
| |
|
C. Physical sciences (8 credit
hours) : |
|
|
| |
|
Phys 211/212 |
College Physics I and II |
|
(8) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
|
Phys 251/252 |
University Physics I and II |
|
(8) |
| |
|
D. Other - Statistical Methods
and Data Interpretation (3 credit hours
from the list below):
|
| |
|
Biol 470 |
Biometry |
|
(3) |
| |
|
Soc 326 |
Sociological Research Methods |
|
(3) |
| |
|
Math 321 |
Applied Statistical Methods |
|
(3) |
| |
|
Note:
Biol 470 (Biometry) is required in the
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology option. |
Teacher
Certification |
Students
seeking secondary teacher certification
in Biology must complete the Department
of Teaching and Learning requirements
in Secondary Education (see Secondary
Education listing).
These students must complete the B.S. with Major in Biology or the B.S.
with Major in Biology (Pre-Health Sciences Emphasis) or the B.S. in Fisheries
and Wildlife Biology and include the following three courses: |
| |
|
Biol
312 |
Evolution |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
336 |
Systematic
Botany |
(4)
|
| |
|
MBio
302 |
General
Microbiology |
(4)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
These students must also
complete at least four credit hours of
earth science from the following: |
| |
|
Geol 101, 101L |
Physical Geology with lab |
(4) |
| |
|
Geog 121, 121L |
Physical Geography with lab |
(4) |
| |
|
Geog 134, 134L |
Introduction to Global Climate
with lab |
(4) |
| Other
choices of courses in Biology should
be made with the aid of a Biology adviser.
Among the other requirements for the
major, students seeking teacher certification
must complete the Chem 240 Organic Chemistry
(5) and BMB Biochemistry Lecture (3)
option. Formal admission to Teacher Education
is required and is normally sought while
enrolled in T&L 325 (see Department
of Teaching and Learning listing). Biology
majors seeking secondary certification
must have an adviser both in the Biology
Department and in the Department of Teaching
and Learning. |
B.S.
WITH MAJOR IN BIOLOGY (Pre-Health Sciences
Emphasis) |
| This
program is designed for students interested
in medicine or allied medical fields
such as dentistry, veterinary medicine,
or medical research. Pre-health students
should consult with their Biology adviser
and the pre-health adviser in the College
of Arts and Sciences to develop an appropriate
course of study. |
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60
of which must be from a 4-year institution, including: |
| |
I. |
General Education Requirements (see University GER listing. Minimum 39
total credits). The following courses must be taken as part of the
General Education Requirement: |
| |
|
Engl 110 |
College Composition I |
|
(3) |
| |
|
Comm 110 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
|
(3) |
| |
II. |
43 major hours including: |
| |
|
A. |
Core Requirements (23 credit hours; all courses below):
| Biol
150 & 151 |
General
Biology I & II |
(6)
|
| Biol
150L & 151L |
General
Biology I & II Laboratory |
(2)
|
| Biol
312 |
Evolution |
(3)
|
| Biol
315 |
Genetics |
(3)
|
| Biol
332 |
Ecology |
(3)
|
| Biol
341 |
Cell
Biology |
(3)
|
| Biol 480 |
Senior Capstone Seminar** |
(3) |
TOTAL |
(23) |
|
|
|
| |
|
*Students who take Biol 111
and Biol 111L (Concepts of Biology and
Lab) prior to becoming a Biology major
are required to take Biol 150 and Biol
150L to complete the General Biology sequence.
|
| |
|
**Appropriate Senior Honors
Thesis (Biol 489) credits can be substituted
for Biol 480 if approved by both the Biology
faculty adviser and the Biology Department
Chairperson.
|
| |
|
We strongly advise mastery
of materials in all core courses except
Biol 480 prior to enrolling in other 300
or 400 level Biology courses.
|
| |
|
No more than one Biology
course intended for non-majors (all University
of North Dakota 200 level Biology courses)
will count toward the 43 hour major.
|
| |
|
Up
to two life-sciences related courses
from other departments at the University
of North Dakota may be counted toward
the 43 hour major, provided they do not
overlap extensively with subject matter
included in Biology Department courses
also being used for credit.
|
| |
|
At least four upper division
Biology courses with laboratories must
be included in the 43 hour major. Two upper
division life sciences-related laboratory
course from other departments at the University
of North Dakota may be counted toward the
four course upper division laboratory requirement,
provided they do not overlap extensively
with subject matter in Biology Department
courses also being used for credit. |
| |
|
A Biol 494 Directed Studies
or Biol 492 Research Experience may be
counted as one upper division laboratory
requirement with appropriate documentation
of the laboratory experience and approval
by the supervising faculty member, the
faculty adviser, and the Biology Department
Chairperson. |
| |
|
Students may include no more
than 10 combined credit hours from Biol
494 (Directed Studies), Biol 492 (Research),
and Biol 489 (Senior Honors) towards the
total 43 credit hours required for this
Biology Major. |
| |
|
B. |
Advanced requirements (minimum 20 credit hours):
| Upper-level
courses (minimum 12 credit
hours taken from the list
below): |
|
| Biol 341L |
Cell
Biology Lab |
(1) |
| Biol 364 |
Parasitology |
(2) |
| Biol 364L |
Parasitology Lab |
(2) |
| Biol 367 |
Cytology |
(3) |
| Biol 369 |
Histology |
(2) |
| Biol 369L |
Histology Lab |
(2) |
| Biol 420 |
Neuroscience |
(3) |
| Biol 442 |
Physiology of Organs and
Systems |
(3) |
| Biol 442L |
Physiology of Organs and
Systems Lab |
(1) |
| MBIO 328 |
Introduction to Immunology |
(3) |
| Biol 376 |
Animal Biology |
(3) |
| Biol 376L |
Animal Biology Lab |
(1) |
| Biol 378 |
Developmental Biology |
(3) |
|
| 1. |
| |
|
|
| |
2. |
Biology electives (8
additional credit hours) |
|
|
| |
|
All 300 or 400 level Biology courses,
including any of those not taken
from the group above, will count
toward the elective credit hours
needed. |
| III. |
Cognate requirements
in other departments (30-33 credit
hours): |
| |
A. |
Mathematics (3-4 credit
hours) |
|
|
| |
|
Math 146 |
Applied Calculus |
(3) |
|
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
|
Math 166 |
Calculus II |
(4) |
|
| |
Pre-requisites for
either course are the responsibility
of the student. |
|
| |
B. |
Chemistry (16-18 credit
hours): |
|
|
| |
Chem 121/121L |
General
Chemistry I & Lab |
(4) |
|
| |
Chem 122/122L |
General
Chemistry II & Lab |
(4) |
|
| |
Chem
240/BMB 301 |
Survey
of Organic Chemistry &Biochemistry
Lecture |
(8) |
|
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
Chem 341/341L |
Organic Chemistry I and II with
labs |
(10) |
|
| |
Note: the sequence
of Chem 341 and Chem 342 AND BMB
301 is highly recommended for pre-medicine
students because some medical schools
require or prefer this combination. |
| |
C. |
Physical sciences (8 credit hours)
: |
|
|
| |
Phys 211/212 |
College Physics I and II |
(8) |
|
| |
|
or |
|
|
|
| |
Phys 251/252 |
University Physics I and II |
(8) |
|
| |
D. |
Other - Statistical
Methods and Data Interpretation (3
credit hours from the list below): |
| |
Biol 470 |
Biometry |
(3) |
|
| |
Soc 326 |
Sociological Research Methods |
(3) |
|
| |
Math 321 |
Applied Statistical Methods |
(3) |
|
|
B.S.
IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGY |
| The
department offers a four-year program
leading to the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology.
Students completing this program are
qualified to obtain positions with state,
federal and private fisheries and wildlife
organizations. |
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60
of which must be from a 4-year institution including: |
| |
I. |
General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
| |
II. |
The Following Curriculum: |
| |
|
52-54 major hours, including: |
| |
|
Biol
150, 151 |
General
Biology I & II |
|
(6)
|
| |
|
Biol
150L, 151L |
General
Biology I & II Lab |
|
(2)
|
| |
|
Biol
315 |
Genetics |
|
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
332, 332L |
General
Ecology and Lab |
|
(4)
|
| |
|
Biol
338 |
Animal
Behavior |
|
(2)
|
| |
|
Biol
431 |
Wildlife
Management |
|
(4)
|
| |
|
Biol
438 |
Fisheries
Management |
|
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
442 |
Physiology
of Organs and Systems |
|
(4)
|
| |
|
Biol
470 |
Biometry |
|
(3)
|
| |
|
2 hours from: |
(2)
|
| |
|
Biol
338L |
Animal
Behavior Lab |
(2)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
371 |
Anatomy
and Adaptations Lab |
(2)
|
|
| |
|
3 hours from: |
(3)
|
| |
|
Biol
312 |
Evolution |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
333 |
Population
Biology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
370 |
Vertebrate
Zoology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
4 hours from: |
(4)
|
| |
|
Biol
363 |
Entomology |
(4)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
364, 364L |
Parasitology
and Lab |
(4)
|
|
| |
|
3 hours from:
|
(3)
|
| |
|
BMB
301 |
Biochemistry
Lecture |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
341 |
Cell
Biology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
4 hours from:
|
(4)
|
| |
|
Biol
336 |
Systematic
Botany |
(4)
|
|
| |
|
FISHERIES OR WILDLIFE OPTION |
(6)
|
| |
|
Fisheries
Option: |
| |
|
Biol
425 |
Ichthyology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
433 |
Aquatic
Ecology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Wildlife
Option: |
|
|
|
| |
|
Biol
427 |
Ornithology |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biol
428 |
Mammalogy |
(3)
|
|
| |
|
Biological
Station or Field Work |
(No
Credit) |
| |
|
One summer of field experience or study at a recognized biological station
is required. |
| |
III. |
Required
in other departments: |
| |
|
Chem
121/121L |
General
Chemistry I and Lab |
(4)
|
| |
|
Chem
122/122L |
General
Chemistry II and Lab |
(4)
|
| |
|
Chem
240/240L |
Organic
Chemistry |
(5)
|
| |
|
Comm
110 |
Fundamentals
of Public Speaking |
(3)
|
| |
|
4
hours from: |
(4)
|
| |
|
Geol101/101L |
Introduction
to Geology |
(4)
|
|
| |
|
Phys
211 |
College
Physics I |
(4)
|
|
| |
3-4
hours of math from either Math 146 (Applied
Calculus) or Math 166 (Calculus II).
The prerequisites for each of these courses
are the responsibility of the student. |
MINOR
IN BIOLOGY |
| Required
20 hours, including: |
| |
|
Biol
150, 151 |
General
Biology I & II |
(6)
|
| |
|
Biol
150L, 151L |
General
Biology I & II Lab |
(2)
|
| |
|
Biol 315 |
Genetics |
(3) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
| |
|
Biol 341 |
Cell Biology |
(3) |
| |
|
AND |
|
|
| |
|
Biol 312 |
Evolution |
(3) |
| |
|
or |
|
|
| |
|
Biol 332 |
Ecology |
(3) |
| |
|
Electives |
|
(6) |
| |
|
All other 300 or 400 level
biology courses, including those listed
above that have not already been taken
to meet the minor requirements, will count
toward the 20 hour minor. |
| |
|
No more than one UND life
science course from outside the Biology
Department may be counted toward completion
of the minor. |
Courses
Note: all biology courses that count as upper-division
labs are marked with asterisk*.
111. Concepts of Biology. 3 credits. Intended
for non-science majors seeking general knowledge
and cultural appreciation of contemporary biology.
Does not serve as a prerequisite for 150 or any
other biology course. Students may not normally
receive credit for both 111 and 150-151. F, S
111L. Concepts of Biology Laboratory. 1 credit.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Biol 111. A basic
biology laboratory to complement Biol 111. F, S
124. Environmental Science. 2 credits. A study
of the effect of human activity upon the environment
in which we live. F
150, 151. General Biology I & II. 6 credits.
Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on life’s
diversity, processes, and man’s place in
nature. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of
those pursuing biological and preprofessional curricula.
F, S
150L, 151L. Introduction to Biology Laboratory. 2 credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Biol 150,
151. A contemporary biology laboratory to complement
Biol 150, 151.
240. Wildlife Conservation. 2 credits. Basic
principles and philosophies of wildlife conservation
in North America. F
Advanced Courses
Biology 150, 150L, 151 and 151L or equivalent
are prerequisites for all 300 and 400 level
courses listed below.
312. Evolution. 3 credits. A study
of the processes that have led from the
origin of life to the diverse patterns
and forms of life observable today. S
315. Genetics. 3 credits. An introduction
to genetics, with emphasis on classical
genetic analysis and the biochemistry of
gene transmission, expression and regulation.
F
315R. Genetics Recitation. 1 credit. Prerequisites:
Biol 150, 150L, 151 and 151L. Corequisite:
Biol 315. A recitation to aid students
enrolled in Biol 315: Genetics. The class
is designed to review both “big idea” concepts
from lecture as well as to work through
genetics problems. F
332. General Ecology. 3 credits. An
introduction to ecology. Covers the relationship
of individuals, populations, communities
and ecosystems to their biotic and abiotic
environments. F
332L.* General Ecology Laboratory. 1 credit. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
Biol 332. Field projects and laboratory
exercises to complement Biol 332. F
333. Population Biology. 3 credits.
Principles of population genetics, population
ecology, and evolution in plants and animals.
S
336.* Systematic Botany. 4 credits.
Structure and classification of vascular
plants with emphasis on field studies.
F
338. Animal Behavior. 2 credits. Studies
in animal social behavior. The influences
of environmental factors on behavior is
emphasized. S
338L.* Animal Behavior Laboratory.
2 credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
Biol 338. Laboratory studies of animal
behavior including a student research project
using live animals. S
341. Cell Biology. 3 credits. Prerequisite
or Corequisite: Chem 122. Description of
processes common to life at the cellular
level including: biochemical and structural
organization, membrane function, motility,
signal transduction, growth, division and
genetic regulation of the cell. S
341L.* Cell Biology Laboratory. 1
credit. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Biol
341, Chem 121 and 122. Recommended: Organic
Chemistry. Laboratory investigation utilizing
techniques to study life at the cellular
level including chemical composition and
characterization, enzyme kinetics, metabolism
and microscopy. S
350. Plant Biology. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Biol 150/151 or permission of instructor.
Structure and function of plants at the
cellular, tissue, and whole plant levels.
Topics also include ecological adaptations
and plant-derived products. S/2
363.* Entomology. 4 credits. Structure,
functions, life history, classification,
habits and distribution of insects. F
364. Parasitology. 2 credits. Classification,
structure, functions, and life-cycles of
parasites having importance to human, wildlife
and veterinary health. F
364L.* Parasitology Laboratory. 2
credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
Biol364. A basic parasitology laboratory
to complement Biol 364. F
367. Cytology. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Biol 315. A study of the structure and
organization of the cell with a special
emphasis on the genetic regulation of the
cell division cycle, the genetic basis
of cancer, and the role of the genes in
the immune system. F
369. Histology. 2 credits. Microscopical
anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs,
with emphasis on man and other mammals.
S
369L.* Histology Laboratory. 2 credits.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Biol 369.
A basic histology laboratory to complement
Biol 369. S
370. Vertebrate Zoology. 3 credits.
Vertebrate evolution and natural history
stressing the relationships of anatomy,
ecology, physiology and behavior to one
another. F
371.* Anatomy and Adaptions Laboratory. 2 credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
Biology 370. Dissections of representatives
of various vertebrate classes; examination
of morphological adaptations. F
376. Animal Biology. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
Biol 150 and 151. Evolution, morpho-anatomy,
development, reproduction and other aspects
of the natural history of invertebrate
and vertebrate animals. S
376L. Animal Biology Laboratory. 1 credit.
Prerequisites: Biol 150, 150L, 151 and
151L. Corequisite: Biol 376. Observation
of live or fixed animals belonging to various
invertebrate and vertebrate groups with
emphasis on their adaptations to environment/life
styles. Laboratory projects will include
some of the classical and modern techniques
used in systematic studies. S
378. Developmental Biology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Biol 150, 151, 150L, 151L,
315 and 341. An overview of general stages
and mechanisms of development, experimental
approaches used to study developmental
processes, and genetic and environmental
influences that govern development. F
397. Cooperative Education. 1-8 credits,
repeatable to 24 credits. Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing and approval of the
department chair and acceptance by a supervisory
faculty member. A practical work experience
with an employer under the direction of
a supervisory faculty member. A written
final report will be required and will
be used as a basis for evaluation. S/U
grading only. F,S,SS
410. *Molecular Biology Techniques. 4 credits.
Applications of DNA and RNA analysis and
recombinant DNA technologies, emphasizing
practical experience in the laboratory.
This class will meet twice a week for 50
minutes in the classroom, and students
will be expected to work approximately
4-6 hours a week in the lab during open
lab times. F
420. Neuroscience. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
Biol 150/150L and junior standing. A course
covering fundamental areas of neuroscience
including neuroanatomy, cell and molecular
neurobiology, sensory systems, motor systems,
regulatory systems, nervous system development,
and cognitive and behavioral neuroscience.
F
425.* Ichthyology. 3 credits. Structure
and function, anatomy, physiology, behavior,
classification, distribution and ecologic
aspects of fishes. F/2
427.* Ornithology. 3 credits. Classification,
identification, morphology, distribution,
ecology and life history of birds. S
428.* Mammalogy. 3 credits. Classification,
identification, morphology, distribution,
ecology and life history of mammals. F/2
431.* Wildlife Management. 4 credits.
Theory and methods of management of game
populations. F
433. Aquatic Ecology. 3 credits. Analysis
of the relationships between organisms
and their physical, chemical and biological
environments in freshwater ecosystems.
S/2
434. Large Mammal Ecology. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Biol 332. A course covering details of
the population ecology, specialized management
approaches and techniques, and conservation
of large-bodied mammals in North America
and worldwide. F/2
438.* Fisheries Management. 3 credits.
Concepts and approaches to the management
of freshwater fisheries. Course will include
discussion of life histories and requirements
of important regional sport fishes. S
439. Conservation Biology. 3 credits. A
course that integrates information from
environmental policy, ecology, genetics,
biogeography, economics and ethics towards
preventing extinction and maintaining biological
diversity. S/2
442. Physiology of Organs and Systems. 3 credits. Study of the physiology of organs
and organ systems in vertebrates. S
442L.* Physiology of Organs and Systems
Laboratory. 1 credit. Pre- or corequisite:
Biol 442. A physiology laboratory to complement
Biol 442. S
450. Molecular Genetics. 2 credits.
Prerequisites: Biol 315. Topics will include
basic molecular genetic mechanisms, recombinant
DNA technology, the organization and function
of the cell nucleus, and the molecular
control of gene expression. S
470. Biometry. 3 credits. Analysis
of biological data. Covers descriptive
statistics, inferential statistics (e.g.,
t-tests, goodness-of-fit tests, regression,
ANOVA and non-parametric tests), and interpreting
and presenting statistical results. S
477. Concepts of Biology. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Senior status in biological
science or consent of instructor. Consideration
of the unifying concepts in biology. On
demand.
480. Senior Capstone Seminar. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Senior status in biological
science or permission of instructor. Key
aspects of scientific inquiry and communication
are investigated and assessed. Students
will participate in discussions of relevant
current issues in biology and will develop
an independent research project. This course
provides an opportunity for students to
integrate and apply knowledge and skills
obtained in biology. F,S
489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1 to 15
credits; total not to exceed 15. Prerequisite:
consent of the Department and approval
of the Honors Committee. Supervised independent
study culminating in a thesis. F,S
491. Seminar. 1 credit. Prerequisite:
Major or minor in biology. Discussion of
selected topics in advanced biology, a
different topic each semester. F,S
492. Research. 1 to 4 credits. Open
to qualified majors. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor. Research conducted under
the supervision of a faculty member. F,S
494. Directed Studies. 1 to 4 credits.
May be repeated up to a total of 9 credits.
Designed to meet the needs of individual
students in the areas of faculty specialization.
Consent of instructor. F,S
499. Special Topics. 1-4 credits.
Prerequisites: Biol 150, Biol 151, or consent
of instructor. Important and current topics
in biology not covered by other courses.
Repeatable when topics vary. On demand. |
