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3.00 Credits
Crosslisted as ANTH 341. Study of non-human primates, both living and extinct. Focus on primate biology in its broadest sense. Topics include primate taxonomy, behavior, natural history traits, ecology, reproduction, feeding and locomotor adaptations, anatomy, and paleontology. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ANTH 240 or consent of department. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Functions of human organ systems at the organ, cellular, and molecular levels, with emphasis on integration of functions in the human body. Either BIOS 355 or BIOS 357, but not both, may be counted for credit toward the minor in biological sciences. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211. CRQ: PHYS 211. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Functional and structural relationships of organ systems in humans. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory. Not available for credit for majors in biological sciences. Students may not receive credit toward the minor for both BIOS 355 and BIOS 357. Students may not receive credit for both BIOS 357 and BIOS 358. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 104 or BIOS 208T and BIOS 210. Credits: 5
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4.00 Credits
Structure of human tissues, organs, and organ systems. Four hours of laboratory. Not open for credit for students with credit in BIOS 311, BIOS 357, or BIOS 446. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 104. Credits: 2
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4.00 Credits
Biology of the human nervous system, with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 355 or BIOS 357. Credits: 4
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6.00 Credits
A. Microbiology B. Ecology and Evolution C. Cell Biology D. Plant Science Directed research problems under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least a B average in biological sciences and permission of department. Collectively, a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit (9 in the case of students admitted to the department honors program) in BIOS 370, BIOS 399H, BIOS 490, BIOS 495H, and BIOS 499H may be applied to the major. Credits: 1-3
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2.00 Credits
Discipline-based early clinical experience for students seeking teacher certification in biology and general science. Observations, evaluation, methods, and problems practicum in subject discipline teaching. Includes a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences. S/U grading. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: BIOS 403. Credits: 2
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3.00 Credits
Crosslisted as CHEM 493X, GEOL 483, and PHYS 493X. Methods and theory for the teaching of interdisciplinary science in grades 6-12. Exploration of the nature and purpose of science and its underlying assumptions, the social and cultural challenges in science teaching, and the potential solutions to these challenges through research, discussion, and reflection. Use of state and national science standards to develop student learning objectives and to design inquiry-based lesson plans, micro-teaching, construction and use of assessment rubrics, and ongoing development of a professional portfolio. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Methods and materials and theory for teaching secondary biology and middle school science. Emphasis on goal-setting, and planning logically sequenced learning experiences that are multisensory, interactive and that include opportunity for evaluation of on-going learning. Discussion and microteaching. Does not count as credit for the undergraduate major in biological sciences. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Minimum overall GPA of 2.70 in all applicable biology, chemistry, and physics courses, and consent of department. CRQ: BIOS 401. Students with a baccalaureate degree in biological sciences from elsewhere must complete at least two upper-level biology courses at NIU with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Credits: 3
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8.00 Credits
Laboratory and field analysis of environments. Lectures and laboratories on campus plus extensive field experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 316 and consent of department. Credits: 1-8
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