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BIOL 1001 Humans In The Ecosystem: Renewable Energy
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2 cr |
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Introduces students to different types of renewable energy through service learning and active participation in a large education event. Students will participate as hands-on volunteers at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association Fair, one of the largest energy fairs in the country, with over 22,000 attendees. Students will travel to the site in Wisconsin, camp out in an environmentally responsible manner during the fair, assist the organizers in various capacities, and attend informational workshops during the fair itself. This will be supplemented with classroom teaching before, during, and after the event. Students will have an opportunity to see working examples of various renewable energy technologies, and investigate one or more of these in depth.
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BIOL 1002 Humans In The Ecosystem: Gulf Coast
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2 cr |
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Introduces students to the interaction of humans and their environment through service learning and active participation in rebuilding Gulf Coast communities after a natural disaster. Students will participate as hands-on volunteers in hurricane-damaged areas of the Gulf Coast, while also investigating the natural history of the region. Students will travel to the site, work in partnership with local agencies in various capacities, and engage in field work. This will be supplemented with classroom teaching before, during, and after the event. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
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BIOL 1107 Biology of Women
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3 cr |
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Provides a "theme based" course for learning biological concepts for both men and women. Objectives include studying reproductive anatomy and physiology of both sexes, studying pregnancy and fetal development, and examining issues related to reproductive biology and women's physical health. Issues to examine include contraception, cancer, menopause, and the relationship of women to the health care system. Students have the option of taking Biol 1110 concurrently or following completion of Biol 1107. Completion of Biol 1110 and Biol 1107 fulfills a lab science requirement for the MN transfer curriculum.
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BIOL 1110 Human Biology Laboratory
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1 cr |
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Provides an optional lab with hands on experience for the lecture sections of 1114 (Critical Issues in Human Biology) and 1107 (Biology of Women). The lab covers microscopy, scientific method, study of the cell, genetics, mitosis and meiosis, aspects of human anatomy and physiology and topics of reproduction. Topics covered may also include ethical decision-making, medical autonomy, genetic engineering, stem cell research, use of animals in research, organ donation, the human genome project, examination of issues related to reproductive biology and women's physical health or other current critical issues. This course may be paired with BIOL 1107 or 1114 to fulfill a lab science requirement. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of BIOL 1107 or 1114.
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BIOL 1114 Critical Issues In Human Biology
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3 cr |
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Presents information for majors and non-majors interested in the critical and ethical issues related to how the human body functions. Topics such as ethical decision-making, genetic engineering, living wills, and issues related to prevention of cancer will be examined. The course will build the biological framework for understanding these dilemmas by exploring the scientific method and human body systems. Students have the option of taking Biol 1110 concurrently or following completion of Biol 1114. Completion of Biol 1110 and Biol 1114 fulfills a lab science requirement for the MN transfer curriculum. See the catalog for a description of Biol 1110.
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BIOL 1115 Critical Issues in Human Biology (with lab)
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3 cr |
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Is intended for majors and non-majors interested in the critical and ethical issues related to how the human body functions. Topics such as ethical decision-making, genetic engineering, living wills, and issues related to prevention of cancer will be examined. The course will build the biological framework for understanding these dilemmas by exploring the scientific method and human body systems. Includes one semester credit of lab.
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BIOL 1116 Environmental Science (no lab)
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2 cr |
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Is intended for non-majors or majors. Fundamental concepts in ecology focusing on man's increasing impact and exploitation of the environment stressing the limits of the biosphere with respect to resources, energy, and pollution. Activities will include discussion, group activities, guest speakers and videos.
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BIOL 1117 Environmental Science (with lab)
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3 cr |
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Introduces non-majors or majors to fundamental concepts in ecology focusing on man's increasing impact and exploitation of the environment stressing the limits of the biosphere with respect to resources, energy, and pollution. Activities will include discussion, group activities, guest speakers and films. One semester credit of lab includes field trips and analysis of factors using the campus landscape.
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BIOL 1120 Exploring Biology
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4 cr |
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Introduces non-majors to important biological concepts. This course serves as the prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2201) and Microbiology (BIOL 2205 and 2305). The course emphasizes the molecular level of biology and Darwinian evolution as the unifying theme of biology with emphasis on cell structure and function, cell transport, energy transfers, and genetics. Lab exercises will include the design and conduction of scientific experiments, data analysis, microscopy, cell biology, genetics, and ecology. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and use of living and preserved organisms as well as laboratory instruments and equipment.
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BIOL 1130 Human Body Systems
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4 cr |
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Surveys human anatomical and physiological systems, emphasizing how the systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Students will be introduced to laboratory skills and experimental design, data collection, analysis. Intended for Allied Health AAS Degree Programs.
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BIOL 1154 Biology: From Cell To Organism
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4 cr |
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Emphasizes the molecular level of biology with emphasis on cell structure and function, cell transport, energy transfers, genetics, technology, and Darwinian evolution. Units include chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution and critical issues. Labs will include several of the following topics: microscopy, spectrophotometry, permanent slide preparation, electrophoresis comparison of plant and animal metabolism, cell reproduction and genetics. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and use of living and preserved organisms as well as laboratory instruments and equipment. Prereq: Require one year HS chemistry or a college chemistry course.
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BIOL 1155 General Biology: From Organism to Ecosphere
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5 cr |
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Introduces students to the study of organisms at the organismal and ecological levels - macrobiology. It will integrate knowledge, terminology and concepts from all fields of biology to gain an appreciation of the origin of life and how species diversity arose. Units will include the origin of life, phylogenetic classification, ecology, and biodiversity. Lab will include comparative anatomy, examining environmental factors, studies of organisms and their interrelationship with the environment, and independent research projects. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and use of living and preserved organisms as well as laboratory instruments and equipment. Prerequisite: BIOL 1154 with a grade of C or better or instructor permission.
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BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology 1
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4 cr |
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Is intended for nursing, allied health fields and biology majors. Study of anatomy and physiology of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function and homeostatic mechanisms of the body. Systems and topics covered: Histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, articulations, muscular system, nervous system, special senses, and endocrine systems. Prereq: BIOL 1120 or BIOL 1154 or equivalent high school biology course within the last 3 years.
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BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II
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4 cr |
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Allows students in nursing, allied health fields and biology majors to study anatomy and physiology of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function and homeostatic mechanisms of the body. Systems and topics covered include cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, acid-base and electrolyte balance, reproductive systems, and development. The lab component will include hands on experience with actual human tissue specimens as well as group projects. Prereq: BIOL 2201 completed with a C or better.
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BIOL 2205 Microbiology
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3 cr |
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Covers a survey of microbial groups, microbial cell structure, nutrition, growth, control, metabolism, genetics, evolution, epidemiology, and interactions with host organisms. The lab component requires microscope skills, and includes aseptic technique, culturing, staining, enumeration, identification, and biochemical testing of microorganisms, as well as identification of a bacterial unknown. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and manipulation of pathogenic and potentially pathogenic microbes. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better either in BIOL 1120 or BIOL 1154.
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BIOL 2301 Zoology
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4 cr |
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Study the morphological and physiological characteristics of animals emphasizing adaptation, evolution, and ecology. Intended for biology majors/minors and pre-professional students. Prerequisites: BIOL 1154 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. BIOL 1155 is recommended.
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BIOL 2303 Genetics
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5 cr |
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Introduces students to major concepts in Mendelian, molecular and population genetics. Experiments with viruses, bacteria, insects and plants highlight the study of gene expression, recombination, gene mapping, chromosome analysis and population genetics. Lecture hours include a weekly recitation. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and manipulation of model organisms. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIOL 1154 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 2305 Principles of Microbiology
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5 cr |
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Introduces microbiology including study of prokaryotic, eukaryotic, and viral microorganisms. Topics include microbial pathogenesis, microbial genetics, microbial resistance and evolution, the mammalian immune response to microbial infection, microbial diversity, environmental and food microbiology. Labs require basic microscope skills, and include a survey of microbes, isolation of microbes from human specimens and the environment, staining of bacteria, biochemical testing of microbes, enumeration of bacteria, bacterial genetics, immunological testing, and use of microbes in food and beverage production. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and manipulation of pathogenic and potentially pathogenic microbes. Prerequisite: BIOL 1154 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 2306 General Ecology
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4 cr |
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Introduces students to the fundamentals of ecology, focusing on the study of organisms in relation to their physical and biological environment. The course includes a survey of individual, population, community, and ecosystem level ecology. Theoretical, empirical and applied ecology will be discussed. Activities may include discussion, group activities, guest speakers, films and field trips. Labs will reinforce lecture content and provide students with research skills including use of primary literature, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Prereq: BIOL 1154 (required) MATH 1103 (recommended).
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