2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 06, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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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
 

Biological Sciences

  
  • BIOL 10100 - Introductory Biology


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Introduction to life sciences for science majors. Molecular and cellular biology, basic chemistry, cell structure and phisiology, cell division, genetics and development. Laboratories include illustration of basic concepts with emphasis on data collection and interpretation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 10200 - Introductory Biology


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Continuation of BIOL 10100. Biology of organisms and populations. Morphology, physiology, and systematics of organisms, evolution, ecology and behavioral biology. Laboratories include survey of representative taxa. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 10700 - Freshman Experience In Biological Sciences


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course consists of lectures by faculty and guest speakers, presentations by students, and class discussions. Students in this course will become familiarized with the diverse fields of biological sciences, and gain knowledge and skills for literature search, critical thinking, problem solving, and oral and written communications. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • BIOL 11000 - Fundamentals Of Biology I


    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology for students in agriculture and health sciences. Principles of biology, focusing on diversity, ecology, evolution, and the development, structure, and function of organisms. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 11100 - Fundamentals Of Biology II


    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology for students in agriculture and health sciences. Continuation of BIOL 11000. Principles of biology, focusing on cell structure and function, molecular biology, and genetics. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 11400 - Freshman Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This is a resource seminar required for all incoming biology majors. It is intended to ease a freshman biology major’s entry into the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Section at PU/NC and, in general, the Purdue University system. It introduces the student to some fundamental details such as how to study, time management, academic success strategies, general policies and procedures of the University, and the many resources available at the North Central campus. In addition, it is designed to facilitate a student’s learning experience in BIOL 12100, which is the first of four core biology lecture courses required of all biology majors. This course is also open to students majoring in disciplines other than biology which also require BIOL 12100 at PU/NC. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 11600 - Laboratory In Biology I: Diversity, Evolution, Behavior And Genetics


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises covering the diversity of organisms on earth, evolutionary mechanisms, ecology, behavior, and genetics. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 11800 - Laboratory In Biology II: Development, Structure And Physiology


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Descriptive and experimental aspects of early plant and animal development, gross anatomy, histology, and physiology of selected plant and animal systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 12100 - Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, And Behavior


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR CHM 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Creates a framework for ordering biology by examining the unity and diversity of life on earth with an emphasis on ecology, genetics, population biology, evolution, and behavior. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 12200 - Laboratory In Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, And Behavior


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory exercises focusing on the diversity of organisms on earth, the evolutionary mechanisms by which they arose; their ecology, behavior, and genetics. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 12800 - The Biology Behind Modern Medicine


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on understanding the biological basis of modern medicine. This course may not be used to fulfill requirements for majors in the School of Science, Health Professions, or for admission to Nursing. Each topic covered will include a brief survey of the structure and function of that system, typical problems or diseases of that system, and medical treatments are based on this knowledge. Topics covered include cellular and tissue disorders development and genetic disorders, bone and joint disorders, neuromuscular disorders, neurological/brain injuries and stroke, cardiovascular problems, renal dysfunction, respiratory problems, and digestive system malfunctions. Laboratory exercises emphasize normal functions and tests for each topic or system area. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 13100 - Biology II: Development, Structure, And Function Of Organisms


    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 12200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIOL 12100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) OR BIOL 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of development of plants and animals and the relationship between the structure and function of selected systems of these organisms. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 13200 - Laboratory In Biology II: Development, Structure, And Function Of Organisms


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Descriptive and experimental aspects of early plant and animal development, gross anatomy, histology, and physiology of selected plant and animal systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 14300 - Current Topics In Modern Biology


    Prerequisite(s): MA 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A one semester biology course tailored for the General Education Natural Science Section that addresses modern biology topics including an overview of the scientific method, biochemical molecules, cell structure and function, anatomy and physiology of animals and plants, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Field trips and laboratory assignments will provide experience with selected biological principles and practices. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 14500 - Introduction To The Biology Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 2.00. An exposure to authentic research designed to teach students about laboratory science, while developing necessary skills and concepts to be successful as a biology major. A series of skills and knowledge building exercises will be followed by a transition into independent research projects that culminate in a public presentation of the data in a poster session. Critical thinking in experimental design as well as interpretation and communication of data will be stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 17500 - Flora Of Calumet Region


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Identification and recognition of the flora of the Calumet Region. The emphasis is on field that acquaints the student with the principle plant groups and species of the local flora. The course may not be used to fulfill the general science requirement. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 20500 - Biology For Elementary School Teachers


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Unifying concepts of biology taught with materials appropriate for future elementary school teachers. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 20600 - Biology For Elementary School Teachers


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of BIOL 20500. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 21000 - Field Biology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is offered for non-biology majors. It consists of a weeklong workshop at an off-campus field site. Activities will include field identification of animals and plants, a series of lectures by the course instructor and local experts, trips to local natural areas, and class discussions at the workshop site. Topics may include, but are not limited to, basic ecological and evolutionary principles, environmental ethics, local geology and ecology, natural resource management, habitat restoration and conservation, land use, and human impacts on the environment. It is expected that students will acquire a minimal degree of environmental literacy, including and understanding of some of the most fundamental ecological principles, and an appreciation of human connectedness to other living species and the non-living environment. This course cannot be counted toward Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Typically offered Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • BIOL 21201 - Medical Terminology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Medical terminology covers the medical language and terminology used by health care professionals. Medical terms, abbreviations and definitions will be covered with assoicated anatomy. Students will acquire a bsic medical terminology vocabulary. This knowledge will allow students to communicate effectively in a health care setting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 21300 - Human Anatomy And Physiology I


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. An introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Topics include: the basic structural and functional organization of the human body, cellular anatomy and physiology, body tissues, the integument, and the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Lecture material is reinforced and expanded upon in laboratory studies of gross anatomy, histology and physiology. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 21400 - Human Anatomy And Physiology II


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A continuation of BIOL 21300. Topics include: structure and function of the special senses and the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems; basic hematology, fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance. Lecture material is reinforced and expanded upon in laboratory studies of gross anatomy, histology, and physiology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 22100 - Introduction To Microbiology


    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND (CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. The isolation, growth, structure, function, heredity, identification, classification, and ecology of microorganisms; their role in nature; and significance to man. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall Spring.CTL: Microbiology for the Health Sciences


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  • BIOL 22200 - Aids Online International


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is a general education, online course that uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with a basic, yet comprehensive overview of HIV/AIDS, along with the impact of this disease on community and global health. The course uniquely integrates the biology of HIV/AIDS (40% of course content) with its origin, spread, history, transmission, prevention, and treatment (60% of course content). Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 22300 - Anatomy And Physiology Practicum I


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed for students transferring to PU/NC with credit for BIOL 20300. It will give the student the additional anatomy and physiology background and the one additional credit hour required for BIOL 21300 at the North Central campus. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 22400 - Anatomy And Physiology Practicum II


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed for students transferring to PU/NC with credit for BIOL 20400. It will give the student the additional anatomy and physiology background and the one additional credit hour required for BIOL 21400 at the North Central campus. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 22700 - Fundamentals Of Human Pathology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to human pathology with an emphasis on anatomical and physiological changes related to major disease processes of the body. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 23100 - Biology III: Cell Structure And Function


    Prerequisite(s): CHM 25500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND BIOL 13100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIOL 23200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to modern cell biology through an examination of the physical and chemical properties that lead to an understanding of the molecular basis for cell function. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 23200 - Laboratory In Biology III: Cell Structure And Function


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the properties, functions, and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and to introduce the student to modern experimental methods used to study cells and their separated components. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 23800 - Biology In Society I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Does not satisfy requirement for School of Science majors. An introduction to the basic and underlying principles of modern biology and the relevance of these principles to human life. This includes an understanding of principles affecting living organisms, human biology, and the environment. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 23900 - Biology In Society II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Does not satisfy requirement for School of Science majors. A continuation of the first semester. An introduction to the basic and underlying principles of modern biology and the relevance of these principles to human life. This includes an understanding of principles affecting living organisms, human biology, and the environment. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 24100 - Biology IV: Genetics And Molecular Biology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 23200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND CHM 25601 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND BIOL 24200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the principles of classical genetics and to molecular genetics. Topics covered are transmission of the genetic material (both in eukaryotes and prokaryotes); changes in the genetic material, structure, and function of the genetic material; and the manipulation of genetic material (recombinant DNA technology). Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 24200 - Laboratory In Biology IV: Genetics And Molecular Biology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Experiments in classical and modern genetics and exercises to acquaint the students with basic techniques in molecular biology. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 24300 - Introductory Cell Biology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Lecture emphasizes the unity of cellular processes among all living organisms. Topics covered include: molecular mechanisms regulating cellular activities involved in ion and solute transport; organelle biogenesis; protein trafficking and vesicular transport; structure and function of cell cytoskeleton; cell signaling, cycle and cycle control; and cancer biology. The laboratory complements lecture with experiments that incorporate procedures and techniques used in research, medical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 24400 - Genetics


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. The course has lectures and laboratory exercises. Lecture concentrates on the study of genes and genomes with emphasis on data analysis and problem solving; topics include patterns of inheritance, the relationship of DNA and phenotype, genome structure and engineering, the nature of heritable changes, and genes in population. The laboratory includes experiments in microbial, plant, and animal (including human) genetics, emphasizing molecular approaches. Lab exercises include molecular cloning and DNA manipulation. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 28600 - Introduction To Ecology And Evolution


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 12100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 14300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 20600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Evolutionary processes and ecological principles associated with individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include genetic drift, natural selection, adaptation, life tables, population dynamics, competition, predation, biodiversity, and ecological stability, with emphasis on natural systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 28800 - Introductory Field Ecology


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This laboratory course is designed to provide non-biology majors with a field experience in ecology. Topics may include, but are not limited to: field identification of animals and plants, basic ecological and evolutionary principles, environmental ethics, local geology and ecology, natural resource management, habitat restoration and conservation, land use, and human impacts on the environment. This course cannot be counted toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 29300 - Sophomore Seminar: Planning Your Future In Biology


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Biology 29300 is a one-credit course designed for sophomores in the Department of Biological Sciences. This course will help students maximum the remainder of their undergraduate career. The course will cover biology career information and suggestions for professional development. Students will learn about the various disciplines that make up modern Biological Sciences. Students will learn about opportunities in undergraduate research and tour a research laboratory. In-depth presentations from biology alumni from a variety of fields are featured. Assignments include a Plan of Study, a resume, and a written paper evaluating the career path of one alumni speaker and describing the student’s response to the presentation. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 29500 - Special Assignments


    Arrange Hours and Credit. Reading, discussions, written reports, or laboratory work selected for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 30300 - Birds Of Northwest Indiana


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to the structure, function, ecology, behavior, conservation, and classification of birds. It includes both field and laboratory aspects, and will provide a working knowledge of birds native to Northwest Indiana. This hands-on course is designed for non-scientists, teachers, and bird enthusiasts in general. No advanced training is required for this course. Typically offered Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 30600 - The Biology And Controversy Of Medical Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides a detailed introduction to the field of medical ethics, where the class will explore ethical issues in health care, the role of modern technology in medical ethics, moral responsibility and basic biology behind issues of health, disease, life and death. This course includes a service learning component, where the student will explore current ethical issues in community-based health care environments. This course is designed for science and non-science students. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 30700 - Plant Physiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an intermediate-level course in plant biology. Understanding of basic concepts in biology is required. Topics may include but are not limited to plant cells, genome, gene expression, water transport, solute translocation, photosynthesis, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolisms, nutrient assimilation, plant growth, hormones, flowering and defense. Applications to agriculture, biotechnology, ecology, forestry and other related areas will also be included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 30800 - Introduction To Biotechnology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to recent advances in biotechnology: the use of living organisms to create products, applications, or processes that improve the quality of life for humans and other species. The course will consist of an overview of medical, microbial, agricultural, aquatic, bioremediation, and forensic biotechnology with a focus on modern applications that impact our everyday lives. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 31000 - Form And Function Of Vascular Plants


    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: 4.00. An examination of external and internal characteristics of vascular plants and how these functional attributes impact their survival. Investigations of morphological traits and physiological mechanisms in the context of reproduction, photosynthesis, mechanical support, and mineral uptake and transport. Laboratory sessions include various aspects of plant form and function relationships associated with adaptations to environmental conditions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 31100 - Introduction To Evolution


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of evolution as a basic concept of the biological sciences; an examination of current scientific methods of experimentation within the area, as well as evidences for, and possible mechanisms of, evolutionary change.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 31600 - Basic Microbiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of microbial structures, metabolism, genetics, classification, growth and control of growth, the role and significance of microbes to humans and the environment. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses are covered. Emphasis is on the bacteria. Typically offered Fall.


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  • BIOL 32020 - Biology Of The Immune System


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 13100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exposes students to the basic principles of immunology; teaches them to use those principles to understand the cause of immunological disease, and the basis of vaccines and immunotherapy; and, provides them with sufficient information to understand the principles and challenges of gene therapy, and the application of genomics to future drug development. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 32200 - Microbiology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the microbial world -acellular and cellular. Classification, structure, function, growth, isolation, ecology, immunology, their role in nature, and their impact on human health.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 32300 - Microbiology Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 2.00. An introduction to microbiological applications - identification, isolation, and growth of microorganisms, including modern methods for identifying pathogen microbes.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 32400 - Natural History of the Smoky Mountains


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SCI 11400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Learn about air quality, fire management practices, the reintroduction of native species and the elimination of exotic ones. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct a wildlife census, and assist park personnel with a resource management project such as reestablishing a native meadow or ridding a stream of invasive milfoil. Special courses on trees, salamanders, stream ecology, and geology round out the week. This week of in-depth study and first-hand field experience is perfect for classroom teachers, naturalists or anyone interested in learning more about the natural world. A pre-trip and post-trip session at Purdue University Northwest is required. Typically offered Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 32500 - Natural History of North West Indiana


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course consisting of field trips and lectures will discuss many aspects of ecosystems of the region. Some of the topics to be covered include geological history, glaciation, human settlement and impact, the Dunes and other ecosystems, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, insects, plants and conservation issues. This course fulfills the requirement for a non-lab science elective for non-science majors and is ideal for anyone interested in the ecology of Northwest Indiana.. Typically offered Summer.
    General Education: Natural Sciences


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  • BIOL 33000 - Biostatistics


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Biological applications of statistical principles and procedures. Topics include basic concepts of statistics and probability, sampling and experimental design, data collection, and various analytical methods to analyze the data collected. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 33300 - Ecology


    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: 4.00. Adaptations of living organisms to environment; natural selection and evolution of species; ecological interactions at organism, population and community levels; dynamics of populations and communities; ecosystem structures and functions; and human impacts on ecosystems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 33900 - Social Issues In Biology


    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. This course is required for biological science teaching majors only. Contemporary social issues in biology will be discussed in this course. Topics may include, but not limited to, religious conflicts of evolution, ethics of biological research and practice, and issues of human nutrition, substance abuse, sex education, and family planning. Cannot be counted for biology elective credits. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • BIOL 34000 - Human Physiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 5.00. A study of human physiology for students entering health oriented fields. The following systems will be examined: nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and endocrine. Emphasis on the relationship of function to structure at various levels of organization. Attention will be drawn to homeostatic mechanisms and intersystem interactions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 34200 - Biological Science Practicum


    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 24300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 3.00. Students will do on-or-off-campus practicum in their field of interest. Can be repeated to satisfy the experiential learning requirement. This course will not be counted toward the biological sciences elective credits. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • BIOL 35100 - Fundamentals Of Human Pathology


    Prerequisite(s): SCI 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to human pathology with an emphasis on anatomical and physiological changes related to major disease processes of the body. Typically offered Spring.


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  • BIOL 35700 - Introductory Animal Physiology


    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: 4.00. A system analysis of animal physiology. With emphasis on mammals, the operation of systems such as respiratory, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and endocrine will be considered. Interactions between components of individual systems as well as intersystem interaction is discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • BIOL 38500 - Introduction To Ecology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to ecological processes and the dynamics of communities and populations of ecosystems. Biological, physical, and behavioral adaptations and interactions affecting ecosystem change or stability, including competition, predation, mutualism, and parasitism. Typically offered Summer Fall.


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  • BIOL 39300 - Preparing For Your Future In Biology


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Biology 39300 is a one-credit course for junior and seniors in the Department of Biological Sciences. This course will help students begin to prepare for life after Purdue. Students will learn about interviewing, job searching, graduate and professional school searching, resumes, industrial practices, and how to evaluate job/school offers. Construct a polished image on top of your solid biology foundation! Get the job or get admitted to the school you want. Typically offered Spring.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • BIOL 42800 - Biology Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Guest speakers, faculty and students will present current topics in biology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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