2019-20 Academic Catalog

May 02, 2024

2019-20 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

For schedule and detailed course information, including schedule types, please see the Class Schedule and Course Descriptions webpage.

Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Biological Sciences
	BIOL 39500 - Special Assignments Arrange Hours and Credit. Reading, discussions, written reports, seminar presentations, and field or laboratory work provided for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 40200 - Biogeography Prerequisite(s): BIOL 28600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide students with a broad perspective of world-wide distribution of organisms over space and time. Students will discuss observed distribution patterns of select species, genera, families, and other groups. Biogeography is a highly integrative science that draws on information from many fields including ecology, taxonomy, geological history, and evolutionary biology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 40400 - Human Gross Anatomy Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 5.00. An in-depth examination of human gross anatomy. The details of human anatomy are revealed by the dissection of a cadaver under the close supervision of the instructor. Students in this course are also required to be undergraduate teaching assistants in BIOL 21300. This course is recommended for biology majors in the pre-professional curricula. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 40500 - Conservation Biology Prerequisite(s): OR BIOL 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Modern principles of biological conservation. Evaluation and conservation of biological species and their habitats. Role of human activities in species and habitat conservation. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 40700 - Capstone Experience Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 24200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. This is a synthesis course which is designed to allow a student the opportunity to utilize all his/her biological experience and general education skills (represent views clearly and cogently, analyze, think critically, and formulate reasoned conclusions) to solve real world problems within the areas of the biological sciences. This course is also used by the faculty to assess and improve the curricular components of the biology degree program. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 40800 - Laboratory In Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3.00. This course emphasizes modern laboratory techniques of biochemical and molecular analysis of biological systems. Students are exposed to a wide variety of experimental and analytical techniques, their theory, and their application to biological problems. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41000 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 4.00. Emphasis on homeostatic regulation of important human physiological systems including nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory and reproductive systems. Typically offered Spring Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41100 - Laboratory In Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is divided into two major sections. In the first section, students will study topics dealing with protein biology and biochemistry such as enzyme action and isolation, molecular evolution, and the detection and molecular basis of human disease. Techniques that will be used for these experiments include electrophoresis (both native and SDS denatured), chromatography (affinity and gel filtration), peptide mapping analysis, and the Western blot procedure. In the second section of the course, students will perform experiments that deal with DNA structure and function. These experiments stress the organization and complexity of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, gene function and regulation, and the structure of the eukaryotic chromosome. Techniques that will be used in this section include restriction nuclease mapping, isolation of organelles, gene cloning, and Southern blot hybridization procedures. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41200 - Climate Change And The Environment Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the patterns, drivers and consequences of climate change in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the impacts on human society. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41300 - Aquatic Ecology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of freshwater and marine aquatic environments with emphasis directed toward freshwater systems. The relationships between the chemical make-up of the system, the physical movements of the water, the geology of the sediments and the biology of the various systems will be examined. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41400 - Invasive Species Ecology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to provide students with an up-to-date perspective on invasive species. Part one will cover characteristics of invasive species and the ecological and evolutionary processes that occur when non-native species are introduced into new habitats. There will also be a review of past and present pathways that have led to the introduction and spread of invasives. Part two will cover invasive species control and management. Course literature will be a mix of recent peer-reviewed articles, reports and landmark papers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41500 - Introduction To Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to modern molecular biology techniques and how they are used to address current topics in gene regulation. Emphasis will be placed on experimental procedures and model systems, such as site-directed mutagenesis of isolated genes and their subsequent introduction into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics will address the molecular control mechanisms associated with DNA replication, RNA transcription, RNA processing, and differential gene expression. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41700 - Laboratory In Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the laboratory techniques commonly used in the study of both nucleic acids and proteins. This course is intended to expose students to the theory and application of a wide variety of techniques ranging from DNA cloning and analysis to protein expression and characterization. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41800 - Drugs And Disease Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students the opportunity to learn about common diseases in the United States and the current drugs utilized to treat various disease states. The students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned about cells and targets to the design and targeting for specific drugs and the mechanism of action. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 41900 - Experimental Design Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Experience research projects from conception to completion. Students will tackle biological questions by generating individual hypothesis, designing experiments, and interpreting their results. Students will utilize modern molecular techniques and equipment to design and perform individualized experiments. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 42200 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 4.00. A comparative anatomy course focused on the anatomy and evolution of the vertebrate body plan. Students will develop an understanding of the evolutionary origin of many morphological characteristics of their own bodies through a comparative dissection approach. Prerequisite: Evolution course or permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 42300 - Physical Principles Of Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to inorganic chemistry of cellular activity including the biochemical functions of common and trace metals in cell function. Topics include: principles of coordination chemistry, its effects on ionic complexes with functional groups of proteins and nucleic acids, reactivity of metal ion complexes, and reaction mechanisms of specific metalloenzymes. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 42600 - Senior Capstone Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 35700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. Students will meet two hours a week to discuss current issues in biology and give presentations. This course will integrate material learned in previous biology courses to round out the academic experience of graduating seniors and provide a final opportunity for the department to assess student achievement. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 42800 - Biology Seminar Credit Hours: 1.00. Guest speakers, faculty and students will present current topics in biology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 43100 - Geobiology And Evolution Credit Hours: 3.00. Environmental and climatic changes have continued throughout earth’s history. This course will examine the physiological, evolutionary, and ecological adaptations of representative organisms existing in geological time divisions and the effects of biological organisms in shaping conditions on earth over time. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 43300 - Introduction To Population Genetics Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory and essential background in population genetics. By incorporating examples from many biological disciplines (human genetics, medical evolution, human evolution, and endangered species), it should make the theory of population genetics relevant to students in any field of biology. Topics will also include a review of mathematical modeling and probability theory, as well as modern molecular tools being applied in population genetic studies. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 44000 - Herpetology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The evolution, paleontology, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. Museum techniques, biosystematics, preservation, and caring for specimens are included. Field work emphasizes collection and identification of Indiana species. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 44200 - Ecology Of Shallow Lakes Prerequisite(s): BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 5.00. This course will focus on the ecology of shallow lakes which are the most common lake type throughout much of the Midwest and the United States as a whole. The course will introduce the student to the ecology of shallow lakes with particular emphasis on how the abiotic features of lakes are important determinants of the structure of their biological communities. The dynamic nature of lakes will be stressed with a focus on seasonal changes in the chemical and physical characteristics that impact food web structure over time. Laboratories will focus on learning field techniques for sampling and identifying organisms from plankton to aquatic plants to fish. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 44900 - Environmental Microbiology Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of the various ways in which microbes interact with other organisms and their environment. The course will consider a diverse array of topics across a wide range of aquatic and terrestial ecosystems - including biofilms, thermal vent communities, and other extreme habitats - with a coverage of both pathogenic and nonpathogenic microbes. Current issues in microbial diversity, biodegradation, and bioremediation will also be discussed. The laboratory activities are designed to give students hands-on experience with current problems in microbial ecology. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 45500 - Animal Physiology Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of physiology illustrated by invertebrate and vertebrate systems. Respiration, ion and water balance, temperature regulation, and nervous systems. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 45600 - Laboratory In Animal Physiology Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate the principles of systems physiology. The course emphasizes the basic principles of physiology, the laboratory methods to study these principles, and the quantitative analysis of data. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 46000 - Herpetology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the biology of the amphibians and reptiles, including discussion and study of the evolutionary history, ecology behavior, physiology, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. Special attention will be given to the identification of amphibians and reptiles found in northern Indiana. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 46100 - Animal Behavior Prerequisite(s): BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. An exploration of how animals survive, adapt, and respond to environmental changes. Topics covered will include learning, mechanisms of animal behavior, foraging, anti-predatory behavior, aggression and other social behaviors, signaling, and communication. Examples from the Kingdom Animalia will include vertebrate, invertabrate and companion animals. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 46200 - Evolution Of Human Mating Systems Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. An exploration of the morphological, physiological, behavioral, and genetic traits important to humans in mate choice. Topics covered will include signs used by males and females to choose mates, the importance of hormones mate choice, pheromonal communication systems and mate choice, and mate choice by gays and lesbians. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 46600 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. The lectures and laboratories focus on what happens during the development of an organism and how we know what happens from experimental results. During the first half of the course, students spend time becoming familiar with the embryology of animals and plants by doing laboratory exercises in their lab manual. They also become adept working with chick embryos and Wisconsin Fast Plants because these are the two developing systems most students use to do their lab projects during the second half of the course. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 47700 - Phycology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of algae with emphasis on identification, morphology and ecology of fresh water species. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 48300 - Great Issues: Environmental And Conservation Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. Concerned with the application of ecological principles to environmental issues, the course introduces fundamental ecology, emphasizing the interplay of theoretical models, natural history, and experimentation. New research developments are stressed, with the outlook for application to environmental management and restoration. Whole-biosphere issues, such as the loss of biological diversity, frame a focus at the population level to understand local and global extinction and community stability. In-depth case studies of endangered ecosystems (both temperate and tropical), with computer modeling, field trips, and discussions of policy formulation, demonstrate the range of tools and information necessary to accomplish coexistence of humans with the rest of nature. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 48800 - Biological Sciences Internship Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Directed in-service training with on-or-off-campus employers that may include, but not be limited to, government agencies, private industry and community organizations. Can be repeated to satisfy the experiential learning requirement. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	BIOL 48900 - Biological Sciences Research Credit Hours: 1.00 to 12.00. Students will do research in the area of biological sciences with a primary investigator. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques. They will analyze data and determine course of actions to be taken in their experiments. During this process the students will develop critical thinking, oral and written communication skills. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	BIOL 49200 - Mycology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 4.00. This course provides a detailed introduction to the field of mycology, where the class will learn basics of mycology to include common contaminants as well as pathogenic fungi. This course is designed for science students who will gain skills in laboratory identification of fungal and yeast elements. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 49500 - Special Assignments Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Arrange Hours and Credit. Readings, discussions, written reports, seminar presentations, and field or laboratory work provided for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 49700 - Biology Honors Seminar Credit Hours: 1.00. Required of all students participating in honors research. Discussions and presentations of research, including seminars by those students who are completing their honors research thesis. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 49900 - Biology Honors Thesis Research Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Research under the guidance of a scientist. Submission of honors tutorial petition and consent of faculty tutor and Honors Committee. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 50500 - Biology Of Invertebrate Animals Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of the invertebrate animals, their morphology, physiology, ecology, and phylogeny. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 50700 - Principles Of Molecular Biology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Molecular aspects of structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins, including recombinant DNA research. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology are given equal weight. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 50800 - Recombinant DNA Techniques Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic principles of genetic engineering; gene cloning with various vectors. Techniques include isolation of DNA, use of restriction endonucleases, separation of DNA fragments, transformation of E coli with recombinant DNA, detection of DNA sequences in Southern blot hybridization. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 51300 - Functional Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4.00. An advanced course in human anatomy and morphology, with an emphasis on analysis of human structure and correlations with biomechanical function. Each region of the body is considered in detail, morphologically analyzed, and portfolios developed. Surface features and the functional role of structures identified are related to normal and pathological conditions. Measurements of individuals are used in analysis and prediction of functional limitations. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 51601 - Food Microbiology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00 to 5.00. Food Microbiology is a duel level course for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students who are interested in learning food safety (foodborne diseases), food fermentation/production, spoilage, food preservation, and regulations. The laboratory teaches conventional as well as molecular methods for enumeration and detection of foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microbes in various types of food samples. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 51605 - Environmental Microbiology Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00 to 4.00. This is a duel level course for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students who are interested in learning about the diversity and characteristics of microbes in the environment (water, soil, and air); their roles in the environment such as recycling important elements, remediation of organic and metal pollutants; and their impacts on industry, agriculture and human health. Topics such as pathogens in the environment, waste water and drinking water treatments, and bioterrorism are also discussed. Lab activities provide students hands-on experience with testing and analyzing environmental samples for microbial activities and contaminations.This course may be offered as a 3 credit course with lecture only or as a 4 credit course with both lecture and lab component. In the semester when the course is offered as a 4 credit course, students will be requred to take both lecture and lab. Tyically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 51801 - Biology Ethical Frontiers Credit Hours: 3.00. Advances in technology have produced many drugs, devices and scientific manipulations that can intervene in and alter human life at various levels. Advances in technology have also affected ecosystems, with serious implications for humans and other organisms. Questions have been raised about the ethics of these interventions at all levels. This course will review the science behind biological issues with ethcial implications, using textbook material and primary scientific literature. Students will integrate this information and use it to explore and analyze scientific data, they will then formulate and justify ethical viewpoints on topics discussed. This course is for upper level undergraduates and graduate students. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 52500 - Principles Of Neurobiology Credit Hours: 4.00. A survey of fundamental topics in the physiology of the nervous system including a discussion of excitable membranes, the physiology and pharmacology of electrical and chemical synapses, and the organization and function of vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 52900 - Bacterial Physiology Credit Hours: 3.00. A detailed consideration of the central metabolic routes, their role in generation of energy and key intermediates, and the conversion of those intermediates to small molecule building blocks. Regulatory mechanisms will be stressed. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 53100 - Parasitology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 13100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 11800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 4.00. Arthropod, protozoan, and helminth parasites, their morphology, life histories, host-parasite relationships, and control. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 53300 - Medical Microbiology Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) Credit Hours: 3.00. Host-parasite relationships. Immunology. Bacteria and viruses associated with infectious diseases. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 53400 - Laboratory In Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 2.00. Properties of microorganisms associated with infectious diseases. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 53700 - Immunobiology Credit Hours: 3.00. Readings and discussion in the structural, cellular, and genetic basis of the immune response. Biology 420 recommended as a pre-requisite. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 54100 - Molecular Genetics Of Bacteria Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced bacterial genetics, with emphasis on the use of genetics as a powerful and creative intellectual activity that enables us to discover biological functions and to construct new organisms by the manipulation of DNA. Major topics include: mutations, genetic selections, recombination, regulatory mechanisms, and genomic evolution. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 54401 - Epigenetics Credit Hours: 3.00. Epigenetics is the study of chemical reactions and factors that influence cell phenotype. All cells in a multicellular organism have the same set of genetic instructions, however cells have different phenotypes and genetically identical twins are not completely identical. Developmental and environmental cues impact gene expression, understanding how this is done is the basis of epi-(above) genetics. Epigenetics has implications for development, developmental idsorders, adult disorders, memory formation, etc. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 55700 - Physiology II Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the human cardiovascular, pulmonary, blood, and gastrointestinal systems. Higher neuronal functions and intersystem interactions will be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 56100 - Immunology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the basic principles and experimentation in cellular and humoral immunology. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 56600 - Developmental Biology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00 (West Lafayette, Fort Wayne, IUPUI, North Central) 4.00 (Calumet) Principles of development with emphasis on concepts and experimental evidence for underlying mechanisms, including molecular, cellular, and supracellular approaches. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 56700 - Laboratory In Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 1.00. Descriptive and experimental study of the development of animals. Laboratories do not necessarily follow lecture material. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 58000 - Evolution Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of evolution as a basic concept of the biological sciences; an examination of current methods of experimentation within the area, as well as evidences for the possible mechanisms of evolutionary change. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 58200 - Ecotoxicology Credit Hours: 3.00. An investigation into the effects of environmental pollutants on ecosystem structure and function. The fate of pollutants in the environment is considered as it relates to the direct and indirect effects of chemicals on biota. Also considered are regulatory aspects of ecotoxicology. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 58500 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3.00. Ecological processes and dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems; physical, physiological, behavioral, and population genetic factors regulating population and community structure; case studies; field studies, and simulation models of life history attributes, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 58700 - Biogeography Prerequisite(s): BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the principles of biogeography. Distribution patterns, the role of history, the interactions of genetics and ecology in development of the species range, the species equilibrium theory, and the evolutionary biogeography of communities and regional biotas. Typically offered Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 58800 - Plant Ecology Credit Hours: 3.00. The physico-chemical and biotic environment affecting plants in nature; basic ecological principles; ecosystems: productivity and management; evolutionary ecology: succession, reproductive ecology, genecology, antibiosis in plants, ecological methods. Applications to agronomy, forestry, wildlife management, outdoor recreation, and other land-use interests. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 59100 - Field Ecology Credit Hours: 4.00. A field course in ecology that stresses natural history and testing ecological theory under natural conditions. Group and individual projects include observational and experimental approaches. Emphasis is on the study of plant and animal species interactions in terrestrial (including montane and coastal) and aquatic habitats. Issues in community, population, behavioral, and conservation biology are addressed. Several all-day Saturday and two weekend field trips. Offered in alternate years. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 59200 - The Evolution Of Behavior Credit Hours: 3.00. An investigation of behaviors as adaptations: specializations of sensory and motor mechanisms involved in behavior; animal communication systems; behavioral ecology; patterns of social behavior as solutions to ecological problems, such as predator avoidance and resource exploitation. Emphasis will be on theoretical principles; examples will be broadly comparative, ranging from microorganisms to mammals. Offered in alternate years. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments Arrange Hours and Credit. Special work, such as directed reading, independent study or research, supervised library, laboratory, or field work, or presentation of material not available in the formal courses of the department. The field in which work is offered will be indicated in the student’s record. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 59700 - Sex And Evolution Credit Hours: 3.00. Covers various theoretical and empirical aspects of sexual reproduction from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include: Why did sexual reproduction evolve? What different modes of reproduction exist? How is the sex of an individual determined in different organisms? What sex ratio should exist in different species? What is sexual selection, and how does it influence male and female characteristics in various species? How does sexual selection influence human social behavior?. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 60100 - Graduate Seminar In Biological Sciences Credit Hours: 1.00. A one-credit course that provides graduate students with opportunities to: (1) explore original research and peer-reviewed literature in the life sciences, (2) better grasp the depth and implications of recent scientific advances through discussion with students and faculty, and (3) gain written and verbal communication skills through their presentation of topics of current scientific interest. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BIOL 69800 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Research MS Thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Botany & Plant Pathology
	BTNY 20500 - The Spring Flora Of Indiana Credit Hours: 2.00. Students will be introduced to the diversity of plants in Indiana. Students will collect plants on field trips and will take them back to the laboratory for identification. Lectures accompanying these laboratories will cover basic plant morphology (necessary for keying out plants) and basic principles of plant evolution and ecology. Several day-long field trips will be made to a number of state parks in Indiana to sample different plant communities (e.g., the dwarf shore flora of Lake Michigan, bogs, prairies, hardwood forests, aquatic habitats, etc.). Typically offered Summer. View Class Schedule
	BTNY 21000 - Introduction To Plant Science Credit Hours: 4.00. An introduction to the major groups in the plant kingdom, their origin, classification, and economic importance. The areas of anatomy, morphology, cytology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and ecology will be explored as they relate to plant sciences and agriculture. Course may also be offered for dual credit with cooperating Indiana high schools upon documented approval by the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BTNY 55500 - Aquatic Botany Prerequisite(s): BIOL 12100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIOL 12200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. This course has required class trips. Students will pay individual lodging or meal expenses where necessary. The study of algae and higher plants of the aquatic environment with emphasis on identification, morphology, ecology, role as pollutants, physiology, and control. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
Building Construction Management
	BCM 10001 - Introduction To Construction Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to Construction is a survey of the construction industry. It includes the overall construction process from initial concept through start-up of the complete facility, career opportunities in the construction industry, and an introduction to the materials and management systems used in construction, with an emphasis on vocabulary building. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Technology View Class Schedule
	BCM 11200 - Construction Surveying Fundamentals Prerequisite(s): MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BCM 10001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to basic surveying operations. Development of the surveying skills necessary to measure distances, angles, and elevations to required accuracies. Calculation of tape corrections, bearing, coordinates, traverses, and areas. Emphasis is placed on instrument use and note-keeping techniques. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BCM 21200 - Construction Layout Prerequisite(s): BCM 11200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Application of surveying skills relevant to the field of construction. Projects include layout of buildings, route centerlines, indirect determination of elevation and distance, referencing, establishment of grade, topographic mapping, and earthwork computations. Instruments used will include transit, theodolite, automatic level, laser, and EDM. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BCM 23000 - Mechanical And Electrical Systems Prerequisite(s): ART 15000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND CGT 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Not open to building construction management technology students. An introductory study of piping, HVAC, and electrical systems, and related materials used in buildings. This course is a composite of BCM 23100, 23200, and 23300.Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BCM 23500 - Construction Materials & Systems Prerequisite(s): ART 28900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BCM 10001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced study of materials and structural systems used in buildings. The study of materials includes their properties, characteristics, design parameters and applications. A study of structures, superstructures, special structures and construction features.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BCM 27000 - Materials And Estimates Prerequisite(s): ART 15000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BCM 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of materials, components, manufactured products, connections, details, and assemblies related to estimating construction work. Practice in estimating quantities and listing of work items in standard quantity survey format. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	BCM 34500 - Scheduling Prerequisite(s): BCM 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the planning and control of construction projects. Time schedules for materials, labor, and equipment. Emphasis is on critical path method (CPM) scheduling. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BCM 37500 - Estimating Prerequisite(s): BCM 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the methods and procedures used to identify, measure, and value items of construction work. Application of computer software to estimating tasks is featured. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BCM 38000 - Concrete Construction Prerequisite(s): MET 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR CET 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of concrete construction, including material composition, behavior and handling of concrete, formwork, and concrete reinforcement. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BCM 45500 - Construction Company Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Business policy and management aspects of construction companies are studied. Included are ethics, public relations, business development, business plans, bonds, insurance, and human resource management considerations. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BCM 49700 - Special Topics In Construction Credit Hours: 0.00 to 4.00. Hours, subject matter, and credit to be arranged by staff. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	BCM 49900 - Special Assignments Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Special assignments for students who wish to undertake individual study on approved topics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Business Administration
	BA 39000 - Topics In Business Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. An opportunity to investigate and study particular problems and topics in the field of business. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	BA 49000 - Problems In Business Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Topics selected for enrichment and further study in special areas of business. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
Business-Accounting
	GBA 22700 - Principles Of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3.00. Not open to students with credit in MGMT 200. Introductory accounting includes the basic language, principles, and procedures of accounting. Emphasis on recording, classifying, and summarizing accounting data for financial statement reporting and analysis. Assumed Ability: Students who can perform at the level of MA 111 should enroll in this course. Students below that level of ability should not. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GBA 22800 - Principles Of Accounting II Prerequisite(s): MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBA 22700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of GBA 22700 with emphasis on accounting for partnerships, corporations, and analysis of financial statements. Accounting for manufacturing firms, managerial controls and cost determination are included. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 32000 - Introduction To Federal Taxation Prerequisite(s): GBA 34000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course that emphasizes the taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. A study of taxation law cases will be explored, but course will concentrate on practical applications of federal tax form preparation as it pertains to gross income inclusions/exclusions, adjustments, deductions, credits, and penalties. A computerized tax program will be used by the students. Selected topics include: sale of capital assets, deferred compensation plans, IRS practice and procedures, and personal tax planning.. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	GBA 33000 - Cost Accounting Prerequisite(s): MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBA 22700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Not open to students with credit in MGMT 201. Accounting for management planning and control, including cost accounting, budgeting, accounting control system, capital budgeting, and use of accounting information in management decisions.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 34000 - Intermediate Accounting I Prerequisite(s): GBA 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Accounting theory and principles of asset valuation and income determination concentrating on cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and intangible assets. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 34100 - Intermediate Accounting II Prerequisite(s): GBA 34000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Accounting theory and principles of liability measurement and stockholders equity valuation with emphasis on contingencies, contributed capital, retained earnings, pensions, leases, and financial statement analysis.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 35000 - VITA Program Prerequisite(s): GBA 32000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a service-learning opportunity for students in the area of personal tax preparation. It provides students with hands on experience in preparing income tax returns for the public. In addition, students gain familiarity with income tax preparation software. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 35500 - Advanced Cost Accounting Prerequisite(s): MGMT 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBA 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced cost accounting topics. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 36000 - Federal Taxation Prerequisite(s): GBA 32000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced course that emphasizes the taxation of C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts. Course will address tax planning opportunities for shareholders and partners as well as estate planning for individuals. Compliance with federal agencies and the preparation of appropriate tax forms will be explored. Also included is an overview of tax research using computerized retrieval and loose leaf tax services.. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	GBA 37100 - Advanced Accounting Prerequisite(s): GBA 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Accounting theory and principles of business combinations, consolidated entities, foreign currency translation, and interim financial reporting and partnerships.. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 37200 - Auditing Prerequisite(s): GBA 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles, standards, and procedures applied in auditing the financial records and financial statements of an entity, including the legal aspects and ethical responsibilities of the accountant.. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	GBA 37500 - Governmental Accounting Prerequisite(s): GBA 34000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Accounting theory and principles for nonprofit entities, governmental entities, and schools and hospitals. Distinguishes between for-profit and not-for-profit accounting concepts.. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 38000 - Accounting For Information Systems Prerequisite(s): GBA 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND (MGMT 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GBA 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines the systems for collecting and processing information necessary in planning decision making and the control of business organizations. It covers system development, documentation techniques, database systems, internal control, and application systems. Through projects, students will apply their systems expertise and improve their skills in using applications software such as spreadsheet programs. Assumed ability: Computers: Students who have had a semester of computer literacy or a similar course will find GBA 38000 less difficult than students with no computer background. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	GBA 39000 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged with General Business Section.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GBA 41000 - Financial Statement Analysis Prerequisite(s): GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a continuation of Principles of Finance. It provides participants with a review of topics covered in finance and an opportunity for practical application of those topics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule

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Course Descriptions

Schedule Type Classifications

BIOL 39500 - Special Assignments

BIOL 40200 - Biogeography

BIOL 40400 - Human Gross Anatomy

BIOL 40500 - Conservation Biology

BIOL 40700 - Capstone Experience

BIOL 40800 - Laboratory In Biotechnology

BIOL 41000 - Human Physiology

BIOL 41100 - Laboratory In Molecular Biology

BIOL 41200 - Climate Change And The Environment

BIOL 41300 - Aquatic Ecology

BIOL 41400 - Invasive Species Ecology

BIOL 41500 - Introduction To Molecular Biology

BIOL 41700 - Laboratory In Biotechnology

BIOL 41800 - Drugs And Disease

BIOL 41900 - Experimental Design

BIOL 42200 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIOL 42300 - Physical Principles Of Biological Chemistry

BIOL 42600 - Senior Capstone

BIOL 42800 - Biology Seminar

BIOL 43100 - Geobiology And Evolution

BIOL 43300 - Introduction To Population Genetics

BIOL 44000 - Herpetology

BIOL 44200 - Ecology Of Shallow Lakes

BIOL 44900 - Environmental Microbiology

BIOL 45500 - Animal Physiology

BIOL 45600 - Laboratory In Animal Physiology

BIOL 46000 - Herpetology

BIOL 46100 - Animal Behavior

BIOL 46200 - Evolution Of Human Mating Systems

BIOL 46600 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 47700 - Phycology

BIOL 48300 - Great Issues: Environmental And Conservation Biology

BIOL 48800 - Biological Sciences Internship

BIOL 48900 - Biological Sciences Research

BIOL 49200 - Mycology

BIOL 49500 - Special Assignments

BIOL 49700 - Biology Honors Seminar

BIOL 49900 - Biology Honors Thesis Research

BIOL 50500 - Biology Of Invertebrate Animals

BIOL 50700 - Principles Of Molecular Biology

BIOL 50800 - Recombinant DNA Techniques

BIOL 51300 - Functional Human Anatomy

BIOL 51601 - Food Microbiology

BIOL 51605 - Environmental Microbiology

BIOL 51801 - Biology Ethical Frontiers

BIOL 52500 - Principles Of Neurobiology

BIOL 52900 - Bacterial Physiology

BIOL 53100 - Parasitology

BIOL 53300 - Medical Microbiology

BIOL 53400 - Laboratory In Medical Microbiology

BIOL 53700 - Immunobiology

BIOL 54100 - Molecular Genetics Of Bacteria

BIOL 54401 - Epigenetics

BIOL 55700 - Physiology II

BIOL 56100 - Immunology

BIOL 56600 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 56700 - Laboratory In Developmental Biology

BIOL 58000 - Evolution

BIOL 58200 - Ecotoxicology

BIOL 58500 - Ecology

BIOL 58700 - Biogeography

BIOL 58800 - Plant Ecology

BIOL 59100 - Field Ecology

BIOL 59200 - The Evolution Of Behavior

BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments

BIOL 59700 - Sex And Evolution

BIOL 60100 - Graduate Seminar In Biological Sciences

BIOL 69800 - Research MS Thesis

BTNY 20500 - The Spring Flora Of Indiana

BTNY 21000 - Introduction To Plant Science

BTNY 55500 - Aquatic Botany

BCM 10001 - Introduction To Construction

BCM 11200 - Construction Surveying Fundamentals

BCM 21200 - Construction Layout

BCM 23000 - Mechanical And Electrical Systems

BCM 23500 - Construction Materials & Systems

BCM 27000 - Materials And Estimates

BCM 34500 - Scheduling