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2.00 Credits
2 HOURS A survey of the animal and plant species in local natural habitats with concentrated work on a selected topic. Field trips for collection, identi cation, and preservation of specimens are required. (With suf cient demand, Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Two consecutive semesters of lecture and laboratory work in the structure and function of the human body. All aspects of the body are studied. Lab work includes physiological exercises, use of computer simulations, and dissection of the cat with comparisons to human structures. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or 150 or 151 (BIOL 220-Fall, BIOL 221-Spring).
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS This course surveys the interrelationship between the natural environment and the people who inhabit the land. Emphasis will be given to the factors and events which have changed and challenged America's attitude toward the land and its natural resources. The course will cover both grassroots movements and government policies that have resulted in the conservation and environmental movements in American history. Cross-referenced with HIST 267. (Spring)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This is the capstone course for all science majors. The course is designed to integrate the subject matter from basic science courses and other disciplines into the formulation, investigation, analysis, and presentation of the results of a scienti c project. Prerequisites: Junior status; approval of the project by the science department faculty. Project requests should be submitted three semesters before graduation. (By arrangement)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology of micro organisms. Lecture and laboratory work will deal with history, isolation, identi cation, and culture of microorganisms. The elds of epidemiology, bioethics, and environmental microbiology will be discussed. Prerequisites: one course in Biology and one course in Chemistry. (Spring)
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4.00 Credits
A two-semester study of the diversity of plants, their classi cation, anatomy, physiology, and ecology includes a general overview of fungi and algae. Fall semester emphasizes the identi cation of North Dakota plants and economic botany. Includes eld and laboratory work. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and BIOL 151. (BIOL 311-Fall, even years; BIOL 312-Spring, odd years)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the basis of heredity with emphasis on the structure and function of DNA and Mendelian genetics. Course work will include lecture and discussion on concepts in linkage, mutation, mechanisms of heredity, genetic mapping, molecular genetics, population genetics, current issues and research in genetics. Laboratory work will include experiments with Drosophila chromosomes and inheritance patterns. Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and 151. (Fall, odd years; alternates with BIOL 441)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS A systematic study of North Dakota summer ora including eld work consisting of plant identi cation and ecology. Lectures and lab work on taxonomy and classi cation, medicinal and economic value of plants. Prerequisite: One semester of biology. (Summer, With suf cient student demand)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the anatomy, evolution, and the taxonomic relationship of vertebrate animals. Particular emphasis is given to the anatomical study of vertebrate organ systems with respect to evolutionary trends. Laboratory work offers opportunity for detailed study of several vertebrate types. Prerequisite: BIOL 151. (With suf cient student demand)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the identi cation, nesting habits, life histories, physiology, migration, and ecology of birds. Course includes frequent eld trips for practice in the recognition of species common to North Dakota. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or permission of the instructor. (Spring-odd years)
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