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  • BIOL 2100: Topics in Biology

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    Selected topics in biology offered on a rotating basis. Example topics: Phylogenetic Theory, Topics in Physiology, Endocrinology, Virology, Medical Parasitology, Advanced Human Anatomy. Lab included with some topics. Prerequisite: Some topics will have prerequisites (see annual class schedule).
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  • BIOL 2110: Economic Botany

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    Influence of plants on human, economic, social, and political history, and the plants people have chosen to protect and cultivate. Numerous field trips include plant production facilities, bakery, commercial greenhouse, apple orchard, farm, and meetings with resource persons working with cultivated plants. Two one night fieldtrips and weekly lab included. No prerequisite required and eligible for GE Natural Science credit.
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  • BIOL 2115: Prairie and Ranch Resources

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    A two week summer field based course taking place on the prairies of central South Dakota. Factors forming and affecting native tall and mid-grass prairie will be examined. The impact of modern row crop and grazing animal agriculture upon prairie resources will be evaluated. Each student will participate in a field ecology assessment of water quality, prairie dog colony, or nesting bird habitat quality. A course trip fee over and above tuition will be assessed. No pre-requisite required and eligible for GE Natural Science credit. Instructor consent is required.
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  • BIOL 2120: Ecology of the Boreal Forest

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    A two week summer wilderness canoe trip to the Canadian Province of Ontario and it's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. Students will fly by floatplane to an interior lake and wilderness camp and canoe 8 days and travel over 40 miles to be picked up by vehicle at the conclusion of the trip. Forces of fire ecology, environmental factors, indigenous culture, park management, and the impact of modern culture upon the Boreal Forest will be examined and experienced. A course trip fee over and above tuition will be assessed. A valid passport and instructor consent required. No pre-requisite required and eligible for GE Natural Science credit.
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  • BIOL 2125: Tropical Ecology of Costa Rica

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    Field based course examining the forces affecting living species in Costa Rica. After a series of weekly on campus meetings to review basic ecology and human culture of Costa Rica, students will travel during spring break for an 8 day field trip to Costa Rica. Traveling by motor coach and boat the course will examine high altitude volcanic effects, mountain tropical forest habitat, and low-land tropical forest along the Pacific Ocean in southwest Costa Rica. A course trip fee over and above tuition will be assessed, a valid passport required. No pre-requisite required and eligible for GE Natural Science credit. Instructor consent is required.
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  • BIOL 2130: Ecology of Iceland

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    A field based course exploring the forces affecting living species in Iceland. This course is offered during the summer session [May term]. An initial series of on-campus sessions provides preparation for a two week trip to Iceland. The trip will explore areas including the geothermal areas, glaciers, and coastal regions of Iceland. Travel by motor coach will follow the ring road, visiting all major regions of the island. Emphasis will be given to factors such as physical factors of the environment and island biogeography. Expected elements include a whale watching expedition and a visit to a puffin breeding colony. Environmental issues including international fishing, impact of geothermal and hydroelectric energy development, and population genetics will be discussed as they relate to Icelandic and global concerns. A course trip fee over and above tuition will be assessed, a valid passport and instructor consent is required. No pre-requisite is required. This course is eligible for GE Natural Science credit. The course may be offered in conjunction with a 2 sh Topics in Physics course.
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  • BIOL 2160: Evolutionary Theories

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    This course examines the efforts to understand biological origins and diversity. Emphasis is placed on principles and processes of evolution rather than on the products of evolution. Class will include lecture, discussion and workshop ele-ments. Discussion will incorporate faith-based perspectives on origins. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal position statement.
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  • BIOL 2170: General Nutrition

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    North Park University

    A general course in nutrition that will help evaluate the eating habits of the student and how to improve his/her diet. The digestive process, the role of macronutrients and micronutrients, and weight control will be explored. Nutrition will be examined from pregnancy through the elderly years. Eating disorders, food safety and the general problem of undernutrition throughout the world will be addressed. The role of supplements in normal diets will also be discussed. Homework activities will include field trips, selected writing assign-ments and detailed analysis of eating habits.
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  • BIOL 2910: Microbiology

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    North Park University

    Selected aspects of morphology, classification, physiology, cultivation, and staining of microorganisms; relation of microorganisms to sanitation, agriculture, and industry. Disease production by microorganisms and the role of the immune system in resistance mechanisms. Lab included. Prerequisites: BIOL 1260.
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  • BIOL 2930: Advanced Human Physiology

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    North Park University

    Structure and function of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, muscular, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems of the body. Lab included. Prerequisite: BIOL 1250.
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