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  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours A study of the anatomy, physiology, development, and evolution of animals. A laboratory with required dissection is included. Prerequisite: BIOL 102. Not offered every year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours An introduction to plant classification and the gross anatomy and ecology of the plant families. Special emphasis is placed on field botany and local flora. Laboratory and field experience are included. Prerequisite: BIOL 102. Not offered every year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours A study of the interaction between biotic communities and abiotic factors. Topics include energy and nutrient relations, community interactions, and succession. An investigative laboratory emphasizing data collection, analysis, and interpretation is included. Prerequisite: BIOL 102. Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 121. Not offered every year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours A study of the diversity of vascular and non-vascular plants. Emphasis is placed on the intimate relationship between structure and function, particularly in terms of reproduction, photosynthesis, water balance, and growth. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: BIOL 102; pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 121. Not offered every year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours This course demonstrates fundamental relationships between microscopic anatomy and physiological function. Students will identify specific cells and tissue types, relate microscopic structure to function, and diagnose pathologies on the basis of histological abnormalities. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Fulfills: Natural Science with lab or Biology elective.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours A survey of the organization and function of the human nervous system, from molecules and cells to cognition and behavior. A primary objective of the course is to demonstrate the physiological basis of human behaviors such as addiction, dyslexia, and depression. A laboratory is included. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or PSYC 101.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours A comparative study of physiology. Topics include respiration, metabolism, and biomechanics. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: BIOL 102. Pre- or Co-requisite CHEM 121. Not offered every year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours An in-depth study of a pure or applied biological topic. The course may be repeated for credit if a new topic is chosen. Prerequisite: BIOL 102.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours This course covers a broad range of topics related to wildlife. The focus will be the gray wolf, lynx and the whitetailed deer, but all animals directly or indirectly associated with or affected by these predators or prey may be included. The course is field-oriented and includes opportunities for backcountry travel, wildlife observation and tracking, as well as an introduction to habitats, how wildlife respond to natural and artificial disturbance and human factors. Additional topics include wildlife research techniques, data acquisition and analysis, as well as management practices. For more information on the center see http://www.auduboncollege.org. Note: Cost for the course is approximately $1,500.00 (includes instruction, most meals and transportation to study sites). The fee is subject to change before the deposit is due. Students are responsible for travel costs to and from the Center. Shuttle service from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport may be arranged with the Center for an additional $40 fee. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due by October 1, with the final non-refundable payment due November 1. The course fees will be paid directly to the Audubon Center of the North Woods. Students wanting to make arrangements through the Financial Planning office for the course fees need to do so well in advance of the due dates. The course will be taught using oral and written quizzes, discussion of assigned readings, instructor assessment of student participation and competency, instructor assessment of practical skill demonstration and competency and a final exam. Fulfills: Natural Science with lab or 4 hours Biology or Environmental Science elective. May also be used to fulfill 1 hour of PHED 104; Physical Activities.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours This course will introduce students to the geology, ecology and natural history of the Galapagos Islands, past and present. Topics will be covered from an interdisciplinary perspective and students should have an interest in natural science. During the course we will travel to the Galapagos Islands via mainland Ecuador, embarking on an 8-day boat trip throughout the islands. There will also be opportunities to visit Quito, Ecuador and small towns in the islands. Experiences will likely include swimming with sea lions and penguins, face-to-face encounters with marine iguanas and giant tortoise and if lucky, an erupting volcano. The course as a whole will require the class live onboard a Spartan, through comfortable, tourist class vessel, and regular exposure to the equatorial sun and weather conditions. We will also spend a lot of time in the water, embarking and disembarking from small boats, or pangas, as well as snorkeling on a daily basis. Depending upon enrollment, additional faculty and/or campus community members may accompany us in our travels. The class will meet once per month during the fall 2008 term (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.) to discuss assigned readings and background information on the Galapagos, including book readings and DVDs. The final fall semester meeting (Dec.) will include trip preparations and specific travel arrangements. The class will again meet formally upon return from the Galapagos, for a minimum of two class periods, to review our experiences and to prepare written and presentation assignments. Presentations and written assignments will include a campus community component, such as a written piece for the student newspaper or a press release, or a public presentation. NOTE: A deposit of $1,300 is required. The total fee for the trip will be around $4,000. Prerequisite: Non-Majors: BIOL 100 or ENVS 100. Majors: BIOL 102 or ENVS 101. Fulfills: Natural Science with a lab or upper level Biology or Environmental Science elective.
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