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4.00 Credits
A survey of evolutionary theory from its philosophical origins to its present day synthesis. Detailed examination of the mechanisms of natural selection, adaptation, and speciation, as well as the evidence which chronicles the fact of organic evolution through time will comprise the main topics of this course. Lab included. $30 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 343, or c/i. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide students with a foundation in the science of wildlife biology. The theory portions of the course will cover the fundamentals of wildlife science including the following: population growth models, experimental design of field studies, data collection and analysis, habitat management and alteration, wildlife laws (including mandates, the Code of Federal Regulations, and the realities of implementation), wildlife administration and planning (including habitat conservation plans [HCPs]), farm and rangeland management with respect to wildlife, forest management and wildlife, national park and refuge management and wildlife, urban wildlife, exotic species, endangered species management of game and non-game species, wildlife exploitation (including hunting, trapping, and illegal take), and the economics of wildlife. The field portion of the course will include projects designed to provide students with a look at the realities, the difficulties, and sometimes the thrill of field research in wildlife biology. An additional and significant goal of the course will be to expose students to the primary wildlife literature. $35 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 270, MATH 201, MATH 232, and BIO/MATH 332. (fall)
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4.00 Credits
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution of birds. Labs include study of anatomy and techniques of field identification. Students will conduct field and/or laboratory projects and produce written analyses/reports. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 112. (spring/even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution of mammals. Field and lab study included. Students will conduct field and/or laboratory projects and produce written analyses/reports. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 112. (fall/even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
Interrelationships between organisms and their environment; properties of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Field and lab study included. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 111, BIO 112, MATH 131 and MATH 232. (fall)
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4.00 Credits
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution of representative vertebrate groups. Students will conduct field and/or laboratory projects and produce written analyses/reports. Lab included. $10 Course Fee. Prereq: BIO 112. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
Directed research or study on an individual basis. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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3.00 Credits
An individual project or thesis closely associated with the student's academic program and career goals. Project/thesis election subject to approval of Biology department advisor. Prereq: Junior/Senior standing and c/i. (fall/spring)
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1.00 Credits
Presentation of alphabetic and numeric keyboard, speed and accuracy development on microcomputers, and the basics of using word processing software. (on demand)
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6.00 Credits
An elective for those business students who wish to incorporate within their academic education an appropriate industry work experience. No more than 6 credits in cooperative education will qualify as business electives. $5/Credit Course Fee. Prereq: Sophomore standing and c/i. (fall/spring)
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