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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • BIOL 405L - Entomology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 405.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 405

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 407 - Plants and Civilization

    Plants occupy a central role in the establishment and maintenance of human civilizations. This course examines the historical and current uses of plants in human societies. Included are subjects such as the origins of agriculture, plants used for spices and flavorings, plants in religion, plants used as hallucinogenic drugs, medicinal plants, plants used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, plants used in the construction of shelters, the influence of plants on the quality of the environment, and special case studies of plants that changed the course of human history.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]
    Corequisite: BIOL 407L

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 407L - Plants and Civilization Laboratory

    This course is the laboratory experience (BIOL 407L) that accompanies BIOL 407 Plants and Civilization.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: BIOL 407.

    Credits: 1


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  • BIOL 408 - Landscape Ecology

    This course emphasizes the interaction between spatial pattern and ecological processes with particular attention to 1) spatial relationships among wildlife (plants and animals) and their habitats, 2) spatial and temporal interactions and 3) influences of spatial heterogeneity on biotic and abiotic processes.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Prerequisite:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 408L

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 408L - Landscape Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 408.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 408

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 409 - Local Flora

    This course is designed to provide a survey of the natural vegetation of southeastern South Dakota. Students will learn how to identify plants by visiting natural habitats and using identification guides.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOL 161 and 162 and 163 and 164 or equivalent

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 410 - Conservation Biology (C)

    This course is designed to merge the pure sciences of physiology, genetics, taxonomy, biogeography, and ecology with the applied fields of wildlife management, forestry, landscape ecology, and restoration ecology to address patterns and processes of biological diversity.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite:  BIOL 151;  MINIMUM GRADE C

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 412 - Freshwater Ecology

    The physical, chemical, and biological conditions of freshwaters as environments for plant and animal communities.  Lecture plus lab component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151;  MINIUMUM GRADE C

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 412L - Freshwater Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 412.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 412

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 414 - Animal Ecology

    Principles governing the relationship of animals to their environment, including management and conservation practices. Lecture plus lab component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151;  MINIMUM GRADE C

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 414L - Animal Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 414.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 414

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 416 - Evolution of Disease

    Fundamental concepts of genetics and evolution are applied to understanding the evolution of genetic and infectious disease.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOL 151;  MINIMUM GRADE C

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 417 - Field Ecology

    Structure, environmental relations, and dynamism of grassland and forest ecosystems. One extended field trip during the semester.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 417L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 417L - Field Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 417.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 417

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 419 - Plant Ecology

    Description of plant communities, their dynamics and structure. Environmental factors and their relationship with plants.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C

    Note
    Field trips

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3-4


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  • BIOL 419L - Plant Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 419.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 419

    Credits: 0-1


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  • BIOL 420 - Introduction to Biostatistics & Computational Biology

    This course will provide students with an introduction to basic statistical methods and various computational techniques used in biology. Elementary statistical methods presented will include the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, regression and correlation. Laboratory exercises and computer demonstrations will provide students with the opportunity to use various software and hardware in the collection, organization, and analysis of data.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 420L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 420L - Introduction to Biostatistics & Computational Biology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 420.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 420

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 421 - Plant Anatomy

    Anatomical organization of seed plants.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 421L

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 421L - Plant Anatomy Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 421.  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Corequisite:  BIOL 421

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 425 - Cellular Physiology

    An analysis of subcellular structure and metabolism emphasizing structure-function relationships in energy and information flow.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  Take BIOL 151 (minimum grade C), BIOL 153 (minimum grade C), and CHEM 326.

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 426 - Endocrinology

    Biological significance and mechanism of action of hormones involving the endocrine and nervous systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 427 - Plant Physiology

    Chemical and physical principles of plant function including water relations and energy metabolism; genetic, environmental and hormonal regulation of plant growth and development; and plant responses to stress.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151 (minimum grade C) and BIOL 153 (minimum grade C) and CHEM 326

    Course corequisite: BIOL 427L

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 4


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  • BIOL 427L - Plant Physiology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 427.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 427

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 428 - Comparative Physiology

    An analysis of homeostatic and integrative mechanisms in vertebrates and invertebrates.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151 and BIOL 153 with minimum grade of C and CHEM 114 with minimum grade of C or BIOL 151 and BIOL 153 with minimum grade of C and CHEM 116 with minimum grade of C

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 428L - Comparative Physiology Laboratory

    An analysis of homeostatic and integrative mechanisms in vertebrates and invertebrates

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151 and BIOL 153 with minimum grade of C and CHEM 114 with minimum grade of C or BIOL 151 and BIOL 153 with minimum grade of C and CHEM 116 with minimum grade of C

    Course prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 428

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 1


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  • BIOL 429 - Biology of Reproduction

    Physiology and anatomy of vertebrate reproduction. Special emphasis will be placed on form, function, and mechanisms of sexual development, puberty, cyclicity (menstrual and estrus), sexual behavior, fertilization, pregnancy, embryonic development, birth, lactation and aging.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  CHEM 326 and  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 430 - Neurobiology (C)

    An advanced course on neurons, nervous system and neural science. Neuroanatomical organization, neural development, neuronal function, neurophysiology, neurochemistry and the neurobiological bases of behavior are covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  CHEM 326 and [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and  [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites require minimum grade of C

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 432 - Behavioral Neuroscience

    An advanced course on integrative neuroscience, focusing on the neurocircuitry, neurotransmitters and modulators, and neuroendocrine actions necessary to produce behavior or environmentally relevant neural function. This course will include description of the integrative mechanisms that produce circadian rhythms, neuroendocrine reflex, sexual behavior, addiction, anxiety, learning, aggression, depression and social hierarchy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOL 425 or 426 or 428 or 429 or 430

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 433 - Environmental Physiology of Animals

    A study of the physiological adaptations of animals, principally vertebrates, to their physical environment and the influence of these adaptations on animal distributions. Topics include energy use, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, temperature, water and ion balance, and digestion and nutrition.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    Lecture and class discussion components

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 434 - Herpetology (C)

    This course is a study of reptiles and amphibians including their life history, ecology, reproductive habits, physiology, systematics, and world-wide distribution.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOL 151;  MINIMUM GRADE C

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 434L - Herpetology Laboratory (C)

    This course complements BIOL 434, and will emphasize identification of, and field experiences with, the reptiles and amphibians of western South Dakota.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course co-requisite: BIOL 434

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 1


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  • BIOL 435 - Animal Diversity & Evolution

    Interpreting the morphological features of the 40+ major morphological body plans of extant and extinct animals in an evolutionary framework is the emphasis of this course. Fossils, animal interactions with the environment, and biomechanical constraints will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 436 - Biogeography

    Biogeography is the study of the spatial distributions of plants and animals through time. The course will examine the distributions of plants and animals from the perspectives of both ecology (biomes, climates, vegetation) and evolutionary history (floristics and faunistics, phylogenetics, paleobiology).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOL-151: MINIMUM GRADE C
     

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 438 - Molecular Ecology and Evolution

    This course will provide students with an overview of both theory and technique of molecular evolution, molecular phylogenetics, and molecular population genetics. Topics covered will include application of protein and DNA based studies in phylogenetics, evolution, biogeography and conservation biology.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 440 - Restoration Ecology (C)

    Scientific principles involved in restoration of natural ecosystems on degraded and disturbed lands. An understanding of ecological principles is recommended prior to enrollment. Crosslisted with LA 440.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: BIOL 440/BIOL 440L

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3-4


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  • BIOL 440L - Restoration Ecology Lab (C)

    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 440.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisites: BIOL 151 and 153 or equivalent.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 440

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 0-1


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  • BIOL 441 - Histology

    Microscopic study of cells and fundamental tissues. Structures of organs and systems are stressed to integrate structure and function.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 441L

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 441L - Histology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 441.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 441

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 442 - Introduction to River Studies

    This interdisciplinary course covers the geography, use of, and modifications to large rivers in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the Missouri River, including geology, ecology, water law, and cultural resources. Multiple field trips are conducted on the Missouri River to enhance student understanding of the river’s ecosystem and natural processes.

    Note
    Meets USD Graduation Requirement in Globalization.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with BIOL 542 and ESCI 442/542.

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 443 - Cell Biology

    Emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the cell.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: 

    BIOL 151 (minimum grade C) and BIOL 153 (minimum grade C) and CHEM 114

    or

    BIOL 151 (minimum grade C) and BIOL 153 (minimum grade C) and CHEM 116

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 449 - DNA Sequencing Methods

    Course introduces advanced molecular biology laboratory skills including both theory and techniques in preparation of genomic DNA from a variety of sources, amplification of DNA sequences by polymerase chain reaction including theory of primer design and protocol optimization, preparation of fluorescently labeled DNA sequencing reactions, operation of automated DNA sequencer and interpreting output in the context of a variety of advanced informatics applications.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 2


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  • BIOL 452 - Comparative Plant Morphology

    The plant kingdom (algae to angiosperms) with emphasis on the ecological significance of the different evolutionary levels of development.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Corequisite: BIOL 452L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 452L - Comparative Plant Morphology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 452.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 452

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 454 - Environmental Ethics

    Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 454

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 455 - Mammalogy (C)

    Identification of game, fur bearing, and small mammals; taxonomy of these groups, life histories and habits, preparation of study skins and skeletons; special reference to those occurring in Northern Great Plains area.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOL 161 and 162 and 163 and 164 or equivalent Course corequisite: BIOL 455L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • BIOL 455L - Mammalogy Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 455.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 455

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 456 - Mammalian Physiology

    The study of physiological mechanisms that maintain animal homeostasis. This course will emphasize the mechanisms and regulation of systems physiology. Primary areas of study will include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and renal physiology.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  CHEM 326 and  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 463 - Ornithology (C)

    Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course corequisite: BIOL 463L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 463L - Ornithology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 463.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 463

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 466 - Environmental Toxicology & Contaminants (C)

    This course will prepare students in the area of ecological effects of toxic substances and other contaminants. Wildlife toxicology and impacts of agriculture on the Northern Plains will be emphasized. Topics covered will include pesticides, heavy metals, aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicity and other topics related to wildlife toxicology.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
     Course prerequisites: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C 

    Note
    All prerequisites require minimum grade of C

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 469 - Fish Biology

    A survey of the biology of fishes. Topics covered include evolution, anatomy and physiology, behavior, energetics, social systems and conservation. Identification of local fishes is stressed in the lab.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course Corequisite: BIOL 469L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 469L - Fish Biology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 469.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 469

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 470 - Cancer Biology

    This course will address the current research directed at understanding the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and explore potential therapeutic targets.  Topics covered will emphasize cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, cellular control of proliferation, genetic alterations, growth factors and signal transduction, invasion and metastasis, and angiogenesis.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOL 425 or 430 or 443 or 471 or 475 or BIOC 430

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 471 - Genetics

    Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 473 - Evolution

    Surveys evidence for biological evolution and the historical development of evolutionary theory, and examines genetic and other mechanisms responsible for life’s diversity.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C 

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 475 - Introduction to Molecular Biology

    This course will provide students with a modern discussion of molecular genetics, including mechanisms.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164]

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 481 - Vertebrate Anatomy & Embryology

    Stages of vertebrate development from gametogenesis to maturity. Function and structure of adult organs and evolution of vertebrate organ systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  [BIOL 151 or BIOL 161 & 162] and [BIOL 153 or BIOL 163 & 164] Course Corequisite: BIOL 481L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    Credits: 4


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  • BIOL 481L - Vertebrate Anatomy & Embryology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 481.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 481

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 483 - Developmental Biology (C)

    Analysis of the processes of animal development beginning with the formation of female and malegametes (ova and sperm) and ending with organ differentiation. Evolutionary concepts of animal development, developmental genetics, and molecular biological approaches to the analysis of development.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOL 471 or BIOL 475

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 485 - Invertebrate Paleontology

    A systematic study of the structure and classification of selected invertebrate taxa. The course will provide a useful tool for field and laboratory work involving fossil-bearing rocks and will form a background for advanced work in paleontology or paleontological stratigraphy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BIOL 101 or ESCI 103 or equivalent Course corequisite: BIOL 485L

    Cross-listed: ESCI 461

    Credits: 4


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  • BIOL 485L - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 485.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 485

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 486 - Vertebrate Paleontology

    The origin, diversity, and osteology of vertebrate animals in Earth history as documented in the fossil record, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BIOL 101 or ESCI 103 Course corequisite: BIOL 486L

    Note
    Lab component

    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Cross-listed: ESCI 463

    Credits: 4


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  • BIOL 486L - Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 486.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 486

    Credits: 0


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  • BIOL 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Note
    Registration restriction: 20 hours Biology courses

    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 1


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  • BIOL 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: 20 hours Biology courses and Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • BIOL 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • BIOL 494 - Biology Teaching Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • BIOL 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • CHEM 104 - Foundations of Chemistry for Educators

    Course covers foundational topics in Chemistry, including concept of the atom, molecules and salts, intermolecular forces, chemical properties, quantitative chemistry, chemical reactions, chemical energy, and organic and biochemistry. Intended to be taken with other science courses in the 104 series by students majoring in elementary education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: CHEM 104L

    Note
    Registration Restriction, CHEM 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    Credits: 2


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  • CHEM 104L - Foundations of Chemistry for Educators Lab

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 104.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: CHEM 104.

    Note
    Registration Restriction, CHEM 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    Credits: 0


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  • CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (C)

    A one-semester survey of chemistry. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH-101 MATH-102 MATH-115 MATH-120 MATH-121 MATH-123 MATH-125 MATH-281 MATH-ACT3 MATH-ACT4 MATH-SAT3 MATH-SAT4 MATH-ALG3 MATH-CALG1 MATH-CALG2 MATH-TRIG1 MATH-TRIG3 MATH-TRIG4 MATH-TRIG2 or MATH-TRIG5 Course corequisite: CHEM 106L

    Note
    Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 106.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 106

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 107 - Organic and Biochemistry Survey (C)

    A survey of organic and biological chemistry. A continuation of CHEM 106.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 106 Course corequisite: CHEM 107L

    Note
    Not applicable to a chemistry major or minor

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 107L - Organic and Biochemistry Survey Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 107.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 107

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 110 - Chemistry and the Environment

    An introduction to chemical processes relevant to the environment.  Topics include global energy budget, albedo, greenhouse gases, chemistry of the stratosphere, chemistry
    of the troposphere, acid-base chemistry, aqueous redox reactions, interaction of gases with water, recycling, and energy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  CHEM 106 and CHEM 106L or CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L Course corequisite: CHEM 110L

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 110L - Chemistry and the Environment Laboratory

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 110.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 110
     

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (C)

    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281 Course corequisite: CHEM 112L

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    Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 112.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 112

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (C)

    A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 112/112L Course corequisite: CHEM 114L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 114.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 112L Course corequisite: CHEM 114

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 116 - Honors Principles of Chemistry

    Honors chemistry. A continuation of CHEM 112. The theory and description of chemical change is considered in a course of selective content for the prepared student. Laboratory experiences are offered to introduce advanced techniques using discovery-based experiments.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 112 Course corequisite: CHEM 116L

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    Lecture and laboratory components.

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 116L - Honors Principles of Chemistry Laboratory

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 116.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 116

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 210 - Introductory Organic Chemistry

    A one-semester survey course in the chemistry of carbon compounds.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CHEM 114 or 116

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    Not acceptable for major credit

    Lecture and laboratory components

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I (C)

    A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 114 or 116 Course corequisite: CHEM 326L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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  • CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 326.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 326

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    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II (C)

    A continuation of CHEM 326. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 326

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 328.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 326L Course corequisite: CHEM 328

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-2


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  • CHEM 329 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Additional laboratory experience in organic chemistry for Chemistry majors concurrent with CHEM 328. Organic synthesis and instrumental methods will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 326 Course prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 328

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 330 - Structure and Function of Biomolecules

    Structure and function of the major classes of biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, enzyme cofactors, and nucleic acids).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 326/326L

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    Term effective: Spring 2014

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry (C)

    Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 114 or 116 Course corequisite: CHEM 332L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-4


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  • CHEM 332L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 332

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    Credits: 1-2


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  • CHEM 421 - Spectroscopic Analysis (C)

    Determination of the structure of organic compounds using spectroscopic methods.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 328

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 426 - Polymer Chemistry (C)

    An introduction to the fundamental chemistry, characterization, and fabrication of polymeric substances.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CHEM 328

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 429 - Advanced Chemical Characterization

    This course has a 2 + 1 lecture/lab format that provides a broad approach to the characterization of molecules and materials including: NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, powder and X-ray crystallography, computational chemistry, and microscopy (AFM, TEM, SEM).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Corequisite: CHEM 429L  Course Prerequisite: CHEM 326/326L and CHEM 332/332L

    Credits: 2


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  • CHEM 429L - Advanced Chemical Characterization Lab

    Laboratory designated to accompany CHEM 429.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Corequisite: CHEM 429

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 434 - Instrumental Analysis (C)

    Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to chemical analysis.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  CHEM 230 or 332 Course corequisite:  CHEM 434L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • CHEM 434L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 434.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: CHEM 434

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 1


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  • CHEM 442 - Physical Chemistry I

    A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems. Topics covered in the two-semester sequence include thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics.

    Credits: 3


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