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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 Continuation of the introduction to the science of biology. This course includes topics in the molecular basis of inheritance; evolutionary origins of life's diversity; the diversity of protista, fungi, plants and animals; and basic concepts in ecology. Three lecture hours and one three- hour laboratory per week.
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3.00 Credits
(Cross-listed as WOST 1108) (Meets MnTC Goals 3 and 7) Study of the biological aspects of being a woman. Analysis of assumptions concerning women's biology, and women's health care. Emphasis is on importance of taking a responsible role in personal health care. Explores female and male reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual development, issues related to women's health and disease, pregnancy and birth, contraception and infertility, menopause and other topics. Open to both women and men. Three lecture hours per week
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3.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Introduction to identification of native plants and animals. Emphasis is placed on ecological relationships. Local and regional field trips are conducted to study forest, grassland and aquatic ecosystems.
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3.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 2 and 3) Designed to focus on the annual Nobel Conference theme explored at Gustavus Adolphus College. Presenters are internationally recognized to be on the cutting edge of their respective biological science disciplines. Attendance of the conference is required. Five to six weeks are preparatory, and following the conference a discussion-seminar format is used to further explore the conference theme. Extensive reading and research results are reported in class based on resources from the conference presenters. Suggested GPA of at least 3.5.
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 or successful completion of the Biology Competency Exam Intensive, detailed study of body structure and function utilizing principles of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. Includes the following topics: introduction to anatomy and physiology, tissues, integument system, skeletal system, articulations, muscular system, nervous system, special senses, and endocrine system. Laboratory work will include limited animal dissection. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2113 Intensive, detailed study of body structure and function utilizing principles of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. Includes the following topics: cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, nonspecific defense and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, and reproductive system. Laboratory work will include limited animal dissection. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 Study of general microbiology including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. The course covers aspects of microbial ecology and epidemiology, including host-pathogen interactions and environmental influences on growth and reproduction. The course emphasis is on bacteria: principles of control and culture, genetics and metabolic processes, and microbiological techniques. Three lecture hours and two 90-minute laboratories per week.
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4.00 Credits
( Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 Study of the storage, transfer and expression of hereditary information. Topics covered include transmission, molecular, and population genetics. Three lecture hours and three lab hours/week.
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 Survey of the major animal phyla and how they solve the central physiological problems necessary for life. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1106 Introduction to plants including structure, function, growth, development, and reproduction. Laboratory includes a survey of major plant groups. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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