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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

BIOL (Biology)
  

  • BIOL 164 - Principles of Organismal Physiology

    One of four courses in the introductory course sequence for Biology majors and in the pre-professional curriculum for the health sciences. Topics presented include basic physiological mechanisms in plants and animals including organismal metabolism; gas exchange; nutrient procurement and processing; excretion and elimination of metabolic by-products; and chemical messenger systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BIOL 163 Course corequisite: BIOL 164L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component.

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 164L - Principles of Organismal Physiology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 164.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 164

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 191 - Independent Study (C)

    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 depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    1-3 cr


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  • BIOL 280 - Inquiry and Analysis in Biology

    This course will teach students foundational skills needed for success in upper level biology courses, research, and careers in the biological sciences. Lecture and lab sessions will help students gain facility in assessing and reading scientific literature, writing technical reports and review papers, construction and interpretation of graphical and tabular data sets, and use and interpretation of simple statistical analyses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BIOL 151/L or BIOL 153/L

    Co-requisite: BIOL 280L

    1 cr


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  • BIOL 280L - Inquiry and Analysis in Biology Laboratory

    Lab to accompany BIOL 280.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: BIOL 280

    1 cr


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  • BIOL 292 - 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

    1-4 cr


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  • BIOL 310 - Environmental Science

    A lecture discussion course dealing with human impact on the environment and on the use and misuses of our renewable and non-renewable resources, including air, water, soil and living organisms. Discussion of pertinent literature dealing with humans as a member of an ecological system.

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology (C)

    Basic principles of ecology including the sub-disciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect.

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

    Note
    All prerequisites require minimum grade of C

    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 392 - Topics (C)

    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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    1-4 cr


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  • BIOL 401 - Plant Systematics

    Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving, and identifying plants.

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

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 401L - Plant Systematics Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 401.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 401

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 402 - Animal Behavior

    Animal behavior from many aspects, including communication, social organization, orientation, imprinting, courtship and mating, agonistic behavior, control systems, and the evolution of behavioral patterns.

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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 405 - Entomology (C)

    An introduction to the general biology and classification of insects. Course emphasis placed on taxonomy, methods of identification, and ecological role of insects. Students will become familiar with basic insect anatomy and morphology, classification of the order level with exemplary families that include Taxa of agricultural or environmental interest, and acquire an ability to sight recognize particular species that have agricultural, environmental, wildlife, and human/livestock health importance. Field trips and a collection are required.

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

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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 405L - Entomology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 405.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 405

    0 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    1 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 408L - Landscape Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 408.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 408

    0 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 412L - Freshwater Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 412.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 412

    0 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 417 - Field Ecology

    This course guides students in formulating hypotheses, designing and conducting ecological field research.  Student-led projects can range from stream, plant, and community ecology to conservation, behavioral, and physiological ecology.  Projects are conducted in the field during a required extended field trip.  Destinations have included montane, desert, and rainforest ecosystems.  Course can fulfill Botany course requirement if appropriate project is conducted. Course can be taken for credit more than once with instructor approval. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  BIOL 151 with a C or above. Course corequisite: BIOL 417L

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 417L - Field Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 417.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 417

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 418 - Ecosystem Ecology

    This course will trace the movement of energy, material, and nutrients through living and non-living components of ecosystems. It will also identify ways in which biodiversity loss alters ecosystem processes that ultimately affect human health and well-being.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C

    3 cr


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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

    3-4 cr


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  • BIOL 419L - Plant Ecology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 419.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 419

    0-1 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    0 cr


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  • BIOL 424 - Disease Ecology

    This course will cover the fundamentals of disease ecology by examining how disease can affect the physiology of organisms and how this can in turn alter entire ecosystems. The course will cover all major wildlife diseases with a particular focus on pathogens that can cross-infect humans.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisites: BIOL 151 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 153 with a minimum grade of C.

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 426 - Endocrinology

    An advanced course on hormone function, including anatomy, endocrine glands, endocrine systems and functions, homeostasis, neuroendocrinology, endocrine axes and cascades, hormones, receptors, 2nd messenger systems, hormone X gene interactions, interactions of hormones and the brain, and the evolution of endocrine systems. The course focuses on biological significance and mechanism of action of hormones involving the endocrine and nervous systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    One of the following courses with a grade of C or higher: BIOL 425, BIOL 426, BIOL 428, BIOL 429, BIOL 430.

    Note
    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    3 cr


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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

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 427L - Plant Physiology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 427.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 427

    0 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    1 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3 cr


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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.

    1 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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.

    3-4 cr


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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.

    0-1 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 441L - Histology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 441.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 441

    0 cr


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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.

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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 452L - Comparative Plant Morphology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 452.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 452

    0 cr


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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
    Dual list BIOL 554 and PHIL 554

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 463L - Ornithology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 463.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 463

    0 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 469 - Ichthyology

    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. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites:  BIOL 151 ; MINIMUM GRADE C. Corequisite: BIOL 469L  

    Note
    Lecture plus lab component

    All prerequisites must have a grade of C or better

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 469L - Ichthyology Laboratory

    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. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites: BIOL 151 ; MINIMUM GRADE C. Corequisite: BIOL 469  

    0 cr


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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]

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 473 - Evolution

    This course provides an overview of biological evolution and its evidence, examines micro- and macro-evolutionary forces that drive biological diversity, and helps students understand the relevance of evolutionary theory in contemporary issues.

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

    3 cr


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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

    3 cr


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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

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 481L - Vertebrate Anatomy & Embryology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 481.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 481

    0 cr


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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

    3 cr


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  • BIOL 485L - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 485.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 485

    0 cr


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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

    4 cr


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  • BIOL 486L - Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 486.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: BIOL 486

    0 cr


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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

    1 cr


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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

    1-4 cr


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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

    1-5 cr


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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

    1-12 cr


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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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    0-12 cr


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BADM (Business Administration)
  

  • BADM 101 - Survey of Business (C)

    This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American enterprise system. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning.

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 193 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    1-3 cr


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  • BADM 220 - Business Statistics (C)

    This course introduces students to basic statistical methods. Topics, with computer applications, include: descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and index numbers with emphasis on applications in business and economics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 and  125 or 281

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 310 - Business Finance (C)

    Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 321 - Business Statistics II (C)

    This course focuses on statistical inference and forecasting. Topics, with business applications, include hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiple regression and time series analysis. Utilization of statistical software is emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 281, BADM 220, or STAT 281

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 323 - Information Systems for Data Analytics

    This course equips students to use information systems, leverage data through analytics, make better business decisions, gain competitive advantage, and improve predictions used in solving business problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 210 and BADM 220, MATH 281 or STAT 281

    3 cr


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  • BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I (C)

    This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operations and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ENTR 336

    3 cr


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  • BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business (C)

    This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment. Topics include an introduction to the law, the U.S. Court system, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 369 - Organizational Behavior & Theory

    Organizational behavior and theory is a basic course in the organizing activities of people in groups. The emphasis is on organizational behavior, including the study of interpersonal behavior, motivation, group dynamics, and the methods of coordination, design, change, and adaptation within an organization.

    3 cr


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  • BADM 370 - Marketing (C)

    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 408 - International Strategic & Human Resource Management

    International Strategic and Human Resource Management is a survey course focusing on international aspects of organizational behavior and organizational theory, strategic management, and human resource management. Topics include understanding and managing across cultures, approaches in staffing, selection and training of managers for foreign assignments, international compensation, international labor relations, strategic planning for international operations, strategies for international competitiveness, organizing international operations, multinational corporations, and ethics and social responsibility in international management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 369

    3 cr


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  • BADM 421 - Quantitative Analysis for Business

    Quantitative Analysis for Business involves the utilization of quantitative techniques and models as a potential means of establishing policies of the firm and for solving many of the problems of control that arise in the operation of a modern business enterprise. It is concerned with the contribution of mathematical and statistical technology to the very important area of managerial decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Elective for business students who have completed BADM 321.  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BADM 220 or MATH 281 or STAT 281, and BADM 321

    Note
    Elective for Business students who have completed BADM 321

    3 cr


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  • BADM 425 - Production/Operations Management (C)

    This course studies the basic tools of operations management with emphasis on decision-making models in production and planning. Such topics as decision theory, production planning and control, inventory control, materials requirement planning, project management, and quality control are covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BADM 220 or MATH/STAT 281, and BADM 321

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 438 - Entrepreneurship II (C)

    This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ENTR 438

    3 cr


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  • BADM 482 - Business Policy and Strategy (C)

    This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BADM 310 and 350 and 370; BADM 360 or 369

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 488 - International Business and Economic Studies

    International Business and Economic Studies is a study tour, lasting about one month, of at least four European countries. Students will attend daily briefings at businesses, labor unions, government agencies and international institutions to learn about the importance of international business and economics to South Dakota and to their careers.

    1-6 cr


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  • BADM 489 - Business Plan Writing and Competition (C)

    Students will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plan presenters will move on to a statewide competition.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ENTR 489

    1 cr


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  • BADM 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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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  • BADM 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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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  • BADM 494 - 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
    Registration restriction: Permission of the school and the company or agency involved, business majors in good standing who have completed junior level courses

    (C) denotes common course

    1-12 cr


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  • BADM 495 - Practicum (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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 369

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BADM 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.

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    (C) denotes common course

    0-12 cr


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BLAW (Business Law)
  

  • BLAW 351 - Business Law (C)

    This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 350

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • BLAW 431 - Risk Analysis and Insurance (C)

    This course is a study of the management of non-speculative risks and the management devices available for dealing with them. Emphasis is placed on insurance as a tool for managing risks by individuals and businesses.

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    3 cr


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  • BLAW 433 - Real Estate (C)

    This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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