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4.00 Credits
The study of animals that lack a dorsal nerve cord (backbone). This course explores the origin, evolution, taxonomy, physiology, and morphology of invertebrate members of the kingdom of Animalia. The laboratory component of this course emphasizes the similarities and differences of animal phyla and requires examination and dissection of preserved specimens. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or 191. Corequisite: Corresponding lab class.
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3.00 Credits
The study of vascular plant identification, naming, and classification, within an evolutionary context. Evolutionary processes and the history of systematics will be discussed. Laboratory experiences will emphasize angiosperm family characteristics, the collection and preservation of plant specimens, and the identification of the northeastern Nevada flora. The course will require two hours of lecture with three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 and BIOL 191 or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
The fundamentals of ecology studied at the levels of population, community, and ecosystems. Includes applications in natural resource management and conservation biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or equivalent science.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with field experience in Biology. Students will study relationships between abiotic factors, plant communities and the animals that utilize them. Field techniques will be emphasized. This course will meet for extended periods in the field requiring adequate preparation on the part of the student. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or 191 or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic physiologic processes of plants. Topics include photosynthesis, metabolism, nutrition, growth and development, as well as effect of environment on these processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 190, BIOL 191, and CHEM 121, or instructor's approval.
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4.00 Credits
The study of mammals. This course explores the origin, evolution, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, biogeography, behavior, and ecology of mammals. Laboratory will stress identification and natural history of mammals native to Nevada. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or 191. Corequisite: Corresponding lab class. (Formerly BIOL 378, Mammalogy)
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3.00 Credits
Evolutionary analysis of vertebrate and invertebrate behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 191 or instructor's approval or one course in biology or one in psychology.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Advanced study in a specialized area of biology. Topics are selected and published in the class schedule. A maximum of three topics may be selected for a total of six credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 190, BIOL 191, and instructor's approval. (Formerly BIOL 496, Special Topics)
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3.00 Credits
A one-semester survey course covering business organization, operation, and management, designed to orient the student to the field of business.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces techniques, principles, and challenges facing today's aspiring entrepreneurs using practical examples which concentrate on the preparation of a useful business plan, instructions on acquiring financing, and explanations of other business startup activities, especially, setting up marketing programs and strategic/tactical plans. (Formerly BUS 102, Entrepreneurship I) ( Formerly, BUS 102, Introduction to Entrepreneurship)
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