Biology

BIOL 111 - Concepts of Biology 3
Concepts of Biology is a survey course intended for students who take no other course in biology. It presents the essential general information about plants and animals, explains fundamental laws governing the biological world, and emphasizes their relationship to humans. Not applicable toward biology major or minor. Co-requisite: BIOL 111L - Concepts of Biology Lab. Fall, Spring (Summer on demand)

BIOL 111L - Concepts of Biology Lab 1
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 111 - Concepts of Biology. Broadly designed to emphasize life’s diversity and processes. Co-requisite: BIOL 111 - Concepts of Biology. Fall, Spring (Summer on demand)

BIOL 150 - General Biology I 3
Selected principles of biology with emphasis on the life processes. Representative organisms are considered from a cellular and systems approach for better understanding of the complexity of life. Co-requisite: BIOL 150L - General Biology I Lab. NOTE: This course is a pre-requisite for all other biology courses except BIOL 211, 211L - Human Anatomy and Lab, BIOL 212, 212L - Human Physiology and Lab, BIOL 250 - Wildlife Management, BIOL 300 - Environmental Biology, and BIOL 302, 302L - Survey of Microbiology and Lab. Fall

BIOL 150L - General Biology I Lab 1
Laboratories deal with major principles of biology with emphasis on cellular function including protein synthesis, morphology, division, photosynthesis, and respiration. Co-requisite: BIOL 150 - General Biology I. Fall

BIOL 211 - Human Anatomy 3
A terminal course in Human Anatomy. Structure of the human body including histology and morphology of the skeletal, muscular, digestive, nervous, urinary, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory, and endocrine systems. Course must be required in student’s major area or by consent of the instructor. This course does no apply to biology majors. Co-requisite: BIOL 211L - Human Anatomy Laboratory. Fall

BIOL 211L - Human Anatomy Lab 1
Exercises designed to demonstrate the morphology of the major systems of the body. Includes dissection of the cat for comparison with the human. Co-requisite: BIOL 211 - Human Anatomy. Fall

BIOL 212 - Human Physiology 3
Covers the normal structure and function of the cell, tissues, organs, and organ systems including the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine and excretory. Pre-requisite: BIOL 211, 211L - Human Anatomy and Lab, CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry, or equivalent. Co-requisite: BIOL 212L - Human Physiology Lab. Spring

BIOL 212L - Human Physiology Lab 1
Exercises designed to complement and reinforce the human physiology lecture. Includes the examination of cells and human tissues as well as demonstrations, computer simulations and exercises that illustrate the functions of the various organ systems. Co-requisite: BIOL 212 - Human Physiology. Spring

BIOL 230 - Nature Study 3
Survey and study of fauna and flora of North Dakota with emphasis on identification, characteristics, and natural history of common plants and animals. Not applicable toward biology major or minor. Restricted to elementary education majors. Co-requisite: BIOL 230L – Nature Study Lab. On demand with sufficient student numbers. Fall preferred

BIOL 230L – Nature Study Lab 1
Field and laboratory study designed for elementary teachers to accompany BIOL 230. Co-requisite: BIOL 230 – Nature Study.

BIOL 231 - Botany - Nonseed 4
A study of plants from Bryophytes to Tracheophytes; course will include photosynthetic protists, cyanobacteria, algae, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, clubmosses, horsetails, lichens, and ferns. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Spring, even years

BIOL 232 - Botany - Seed 4
A study of seed plants, the Spermopsida, to include both Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Emphasis will be placed on the flora of the northern Great Plains. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Spring, odd years

BIOL 246 - Invertebrate Zoology 4
Study of structure, function, natural history, classification, ecology, and evolution of invertebrates. Field and laboratory study. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Spring, odd years

BIOL 247 - Vertebrate Zoology 4
Study of structure, function, natural history, classification, ecology, and evolution of vertebrates with emphasis on fauna common to North Dakota. Field and laboratory study. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Spring, even years

BIOL 250 - Wildlife Management 3
Theory and methods of management of game and non-game wildlife populations. Includes guest lectures, field trips, discussions, and readings concerning human interactions with species of the Northern Great Plains. Fall

BIOL 300 - Environmental Biology 3
A study of the relationship of humans to their environment, including current and future problems in pollution, waste management, energy needs, renewable resources, and population. Spring

BIOL 302 - Survey of Microbiology 3
A general survey on the morphology and physiology of selected microbes with major emphasis on the medical aspects of bacteria, viruses, and fungi to humans. Pre-requisite: CHEM 115, 115L - Introductory Chemistry and Lab; Co-requisite: BIOL 302L - Survey of Microbiology Lab. Spring

BIOL 302L - Survey of Microbiology Laboratory 1
Includes culturing methods, staining techniques, biochemical reactions, evaluations of various disinfectants/antiseptics/antibiotics, radiation induced mutations, and viral plaques. Co-requisite: BIOL 302 - Survey of Microbiology. Spring

BIOL 315 - Genetics 3
Both classical and modern genetics are considered with emphasis on problem solving, understanding the molecular basis of both gene structure and gene interaction. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150 - General Biology I or equivalent, CHEM 122, 122L – General Chemistry I and Lab, junior standing or permission of instructor. Microbiology strongly recommended. Co-requisite: BIOL 315L - Genetics Lab. Fall

BIOL 315L - Genetics Lab 1
This course includes cytogenetics (human), statistical analysis, mendelian and radiation genetics, three levels of Drosophila genetics and computer simulations. Co-requisite: BIOL 315 - Genetics. Fall

BIOL 325 – Introduction to Environmental Health 3
Utilizing the skills learned in other courses, this course will show how the techniques are used in Environmental Health to meet the requirements of the profession, the laws, regulations and rules of the governing agencies. Pre-requisites: BIOL 150, 150L – General Biology I and Lab and BIOL 302, 302L – Survey of Microbiology and Lab. Co-requisite: BIOL 325L – Introduction to Environmental Health Lab.

BIOL 325L – Introduction to Environmental Health Lab 1
Hands-on laboratory to reinforce and accompany BIOL 325 – Introduction to Environmental Health. Co-requisite: BIOL 325 – Introduction to Environmental Health.

BIOL 340 - Comparative Anatomy 4
A study of the principal organ systems of representative protochordates and chordates. Emphasis is placed on the physical evolution of the vertebrate classes using anatomical, embryological, and paleontological evidence. Pre-requisites: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab, junior standing or permission of instructor. Fall, alternate years

BIOL 345 - Parasitology 4
Study of the major parasites of humans and animals, their natural history, life cycles, prevention, and controls. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Fall, even years

BIOL 355 – Environmental Toxicology 3
Examines the mechanism of poisons and pollution in both the environment areas and in organism. Pre-requisites: BIOL 150, 150L – General Biology I and Lab, CHEM 121, 121L – General Chemistry I and Lab, CHEM 122, 122L – General Chemistry II and Lab.

BIOL 357 - Pathophysiology 3
Study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of human diseases as correlated to nursing care. Not applicable toward biology major or minor. Microbiology strongly recommended. Pre-requisites: BIOL 211, 211L, - Human Anatomy and Lab, BIOL 212, 212L - Human Physiology and Lab, and CHEM 115, 115L - Introductory Chemistry and Lab, or equivalent. Fall

BIOL 370 - Ornithology 3
Habits, life histories, migration activities, behavior patterns, anatomy, physiology, and economic importance of birds. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. On demand with sufficient student numbers.

BIOL 380 - Lab Practicum 1-6
Student is assigned to assist in the preparation and execution of a biology lab. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Offered on demand and only by permission of instructor.

BIOL 389 – Scientific Writing and Readings 2
Provide students with the skills to read and write scientific professional publications and journal articles. Course will include reading and discussion of scientific principles, ethics, and rationale. Students will have instruction and practice in writing about science clearly, accurately, and concisely. Students will learn how to produce professional quality publications and journal articles. Emphasis will be on the natural sciences. Pre-requisites: BIOL 150, 150L – General Biology I and Lab or CHEM 121, 121L – General Chemistry and Lab and ENGL 110 – College Composition or equivalent course. Spring

BIOL 410 - Comparative Physiology 3
Comparisons of both the differences and similarities in the physiological processes of animals at selected levels of phylogeny. Emphasis is on the adaptive significance of each with contrasts to human physiology. Co-requisites: BIOL 410L – Comparative Physiology Lab. Pre-requisites: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab and CHEM 122, 122L – General Chemistry II and Lab or equivalent, junior status, or consent of instructor. On demand with sufficient student numbers.

BIOL 410L – Comparative Physiology Lab 1
Lab designed to reinforce the lecture material with applied and theoretical physiological exercises of both normal and abnormal biochemical responses to environmental changes. Co-requisite: BIOL 410 – Comparative Physiology.

BIOL 415 - Ecology 4
Principles concerning the relationships between organisms and their environment. Field and laboratory exploration of native plant and animal ecology. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Fall

BIOL 425 - Animal Behavior 3
Deals with the social interactions of animals. Intraspecific and interspecific relationships are examined with emphasis on the physiological, social, ecological, and evolutionary processes which mold animal behavior. Pre-requisite: BIOL 150, 150L - General Biology I and Lab. Offered on demand

BIOL 430 - Cell Biology 3
The description and analysis of physical and biochemical processes at the cellular and molecular level of the living animal, plant, and microbial cell. Pre-requisites: BIOL 315, 315L - Genetics and Lab, or consent of the instructor. Fall, alternate years

BIOL 440 - Immunology 3
The biological, chemical, and molecular basis of the human immune system. Both theoretical and applied aspects of current work will be discussed. Pre-requisite: BIOL 302, 302L - Survey of Microbiology and Lab, BIOL 315, 315L - Genetics and Lab, or consent of the instructor. Spring, even years

BIOL 480 - Lab Practicum 1-6
Course designed for the student to gain experience in the preparation and execution of the laboratory experience. Students assist the instructor in course instruction. Pre-requisite: Junior or senior standing, restricted to education majors only. Spring

BIOL 291, 491 - Biology Seminar 2
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. This is a writing intensive and capstone course. Restricted to seniors.

BIOL 292, 492 - Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

BIOL 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by tutoring. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

BIOL 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

BIOL 295, 495 - Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the department chair.

BIOL 296, 496 - Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

BIOL 297, 497 - Biology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education 1-12
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

BIOL 299, 499 - Special Topics 1-6
A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific area of biology. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.