78 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
General introduction to biology, focusing on humans, including topics on cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, form and function of organ systems, and the interaction between humans and their environment. Intended for nonbiology majors. Lecture and laboratory. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 (LC)]
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. It includes an introduction to the general principles of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the structure and function of the cell, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems. Both lecture and laboratory are required. Prerequisite(s): None [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 (LC)]
This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I. It includes the study of the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Senses, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, and human development will also be studied. Both lecture and laboratory are required. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1111.
A general introduction to biology with an emphasis on evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. Intended for nonbiology majors. Includes laboratory simulations and field exercises. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 and 10]
A study of anatomical and medical terminology by examining word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Designed to assist pre-professional and allied health students who desire to increase their usage and understanding of medical terminology. This course does not satisfy any Biology major or minor degree requirements.
Lecture | An introduction to the structure and function of living systems, with an emphasis on basic mechanisms and concepts in biochemistry and in cellular and molecular biology. Intended for biology majors and minors, preprofessional students, and open to any student wishing to fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement. Lecture and laboratory. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 3 (LC)]
Lab | An introduction to the structure and function of living systems, with an emphasis on basic mechanisms and concepts in biochemistry and in cellular and molecular biology. Intended for biology majors and minors, preprofessional students, and open to any student wishing to fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement. Lecture and laboratory. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 3 (LC)] Student must register for BIOL 1400 (Lecture) and BIOL 1410 (Lab).
Lecture | An introduction to living organisms, with an emphasis on the basic mechanisms and concepts in organismal biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Topics include taxonomy and classification of the major groups of plants and animals, structure and function, development, and behavior. Intended for biology majors and minors, preprofessional students, and open to any student wishing to fulfill their Core Curriculum requirem
Lab | An introduction to living organisms, with an emphasis on the basic mechanisms and concepts in organismal biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Topics include taxonomy and classification of the major groups of plants and animals, structure and function, development, and behavior. Intended for biology majors and minors, preprofessional students, and open to any student wishing to fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement.
The structure, function, and development of the human body. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1400 or BIOL 1500.
This class is designed to explore the ethical aspects of various fish and wildlife management related topics in order to better understand how ethical viewpoints at both the social and political levels have influenced natural resource policy throughout history at the local, regional, and global scales. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 9]
Fundamental principles of heredity in plants, animals, and microorganisms. Includes both classical and molecular genetic approaches to studying organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400.
Introduction to the interrelationships of organisms and their environments, emphasizing the historic development of fundamental principles at the levels of individual, population, community, and ecosystem through examination of theoretical and empirical findings. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, 1120 or BIOL 1400, 1500 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to pathogenic microorganisms, the interaction of pathogens and the immune system, transmission of infections, and methods of controlling infections. The laboratory portion of the class covers aseptic technique, pure culture techniques, microscopy, and diagnostic microbiology. This course is intended primarily for Nursing majors. Prerequisites: (BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1111 or BIOL 1400) and (CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1111 or CHEM 22
Discussion and evaluation of current environmental biology topics, including biodiversity, ecosystems, biological resources, and human impact on the environment. This course fulfills Core Curriculum requirements only and does not satisfy and Biology major or minor degree requirements. [**Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 10]
This is a hybrid lecture and lab-based course and is an introduction to several common molecular-based techniques. Students will learn basic pipetting, protein assays, electrophoresis, PCR, and other molecular genetic techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1400, BIOL 2360, CHEM 2211, CHEM 2212; or consent of instructor.
This course is the one of two options for completion of techniques core requirement for the BCMB major and for specific Biology majors. Includes an introduction to cell culture, cell imaging, cell-based assays, and stem cell biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3074 or BCMB 3074.
Introduction to principles of soil genesis, classification, physical and chemical properties, and biological significance. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: (BIOL 1400 or BIOL 1120) and (GEOL 1110 or BIOL 1500) or consent of instructor. May not be offered every year.
Introduction to the study of the diversity, physiology, ecological context, and evolutionary development of behavior of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or PSY 1100.
The main function of a dendrology class is to learn the identification and basic ecology of woody plants (trees, shrubs, woody vines) for a region, along with the basic vocabulary used to describe woody plants. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1400, 1500, and 2610) or consent of instructor.
This course is an introduction to Minnesota¿s four ecological provinces and the factors that influence how the biomes have been shaped. This includes Minnesota¿s biological history, current biotic and environmental conditions, and connections between humans and the environment. This class includes lab simulations and field exercises. Open to both biology majors and non-majors. Prerequisite(s): None. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 3
Anatomical structure of the human body, from individual organ systems to the integrated whole. BIOL 1400.
Physiological and pathophysiological principles and control mechanisms of organ systems within humans. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and (CHEM 1111 or CHEM 2211); or consent of instructor.
This course explores virology, which is the study of viruses that infect all manner of life on earth. We will focus on animal viruses and those that impact human health. Important discoveries from viruses that infect microbes, plants, and non- human animals will be included. Prerequisite(s): One year introductory biology or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the principles of blood cell formation, function, and associated disorders. Lecture and Laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, CHEM 2211, and CHEM 2212. BIOL 2360 or BIOL 3380 is recommended.
The biology of insects and their importance. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or consent of instructor.
Explores the foundations of scientific thinking and communication and develops practical skills in finding, understanding, and thinking critically about scientific results and consensus. [BSU Focus: Performance and Participation]
All students in the Biology Baccalaureate Partnership at North Hennepin Community College are expected to co-enroll in this 1 credit face-to-face section on the NHCC campus when taking BIOL 3337 online. The on-campus discussion section will cover supplementary topics and material and is intended to build scientific community and communications skills among the BBP cohort. The lab section will not impact the main course grades. Co-r
In this online Bioethics course we will grapple with the many philosophical, ethical, and practical questions created by advances in medicine and biology using a combination of readings, case studies, scientific literature, and popular culture. The course has undergraduate and graduate sections and is intended for students in their Junior year of college or later. Topics include prenatal testing, abortion, assisted suicide, human a
Introduction to the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics of lakes and streams. Lecture, field, and laboratory work. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, BIOL 1500, BIOL 2610, CHEM 1111 or CHEM 2211, CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212, or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, chemistry, and biology of lotic systems such as streams and rivers. Includes information on morphology, hydrology, and alteration of these natural systems. Includes laboratory simulations and field exercises. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or consent of instructor.
Study of the structure, replication, repair, expression, regulation, and change of genetic material. Introduction to theory and procedures by which recombinant DNA molecules are formed, cloned, and expressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 2360.
This course is for majors in natural resources, biology, and related fields. The lectures throughout the course will cover the history, philosophy, evolution, and application of these laws in the management of fish, wildlife, and other renewable resources for the benefit of the public. The course concludes with contemporary economic, administrative and political aspects of fish and wildlife management. The course fulfills some cert
This course is for majors in natural resources, biology, and related fields. The lectures throughout the course will cover the history, philosophy, evolution, and application of human dimensions in wildlife and fisheries management. The course fulfills some certification requirements of The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society and is recommended for students planning graduate study or employment in natural resources
The study of disease fighting mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 2360 and one year of chemistry.
Microscopic anatomy and physiological mechanisms of plant and animal cells. Gene control of cellular metabolism, mechanism of energy utilization in cells and pathways of synthesis of molecules. Prerequisites: (BIOL 2360 or BIOL 3380) and (CHEM 2211, CHEM 2212) or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the field of wildlife management, including the biological principles important to the understanding of wildlife populations and the management strategies implemented by natural resource managers. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1500 and BIOL 2610.
Principles and theories of conservation biology. Topics include biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, extinctions, management of threatened and endangered species, managing habitats for conservation, and methods to mitigate biodiversity loss. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or consent of instructor. Also GEOG 3630.
This course examines the similarities and differences in Indigenous and Western ecology knowledge and critically grapples with approaches to natural resource management and conservation of ecosystems. Typical studies in Western ecology place humans at the top of a hierarchy, as the ultimate apex predators. Doing so effectively removes humans from ecosystems and establishes a model of knowing and learning about the natural world tha
Structure, classification, and physiology of bacteria and related microorganisms. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites or Corequisites: One year introductory biology and one year introductory chemistry or consent of instructor.
Structure, function, and development of vascular plants. Interrelationships between anatomical structures and physiological processes and how plants cope with environmental challenges. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, 1500 and one year of college chemistry or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of the study of ecosystems, with emphasis on the integration of abiotic and biotic components in the development of ecosystem processes. Comparisons and interactions between terrestrial, wetland, aquatic, and atmospheric systems across the major biomes. Prerequisite: BIOL 2610.
Classification, phylogeny, collection, field identification, and uses of wild plants. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500 or consent of instructor.
Survey of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, systematics, and ecology of algae and aquatic vascular plants. Lecture, laboratory, and field study. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500.
Survey course develops a basic understanding of the terminology, classification, ecology, values, and conservation of wetlands. Covers wetland systems from around the world, with emphasis on wetlands in North America. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or consent of instructor.
Laboratory course to supplement BIOL/ENVR 3840 Wetlands Ecology. Intended to strengthen a basic understanding of the terminology, classification, ecology, values, and conservation of wetlands. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL/ENVR 3840 or consent of instructor.
Lecture course introducing major concepts and theories. Includes physical and chemical components of the oceans, with special interest paid to the major groups of organisms living in marine systems. Emphasis on the different types of marine systems (coral reefs, mangroves, open water, etc.). Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and 1500. Might not be offered every year.
Arranged individual study.
This training course for the identification, delineation, and classification of wetlands covers the major types of wetlands and their general delineation procedures. Hydrological, soil, and vegetation characteristics will be used to identify and map wetland boundaries. Focuses on current regulations as established by the US Army Corps of Engineers' 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual with additional regulations specific for the state o
Morphology and functional roles of representative freshwater invertebrates and their ecological interrelationships. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 1400, BIOL 1500, BIOL 3361, BIOL 3362, and junior status, or consent of instructor.
The biology of animal parasites, their identification, biochemistry, immunology, and epidemiology. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, 1500, or consent of instructor.
Microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs with functional correlations. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, BIOL 3250, and BIOL 3260. Might not be offered every year.
This online course introduces the theories of pathological mechanisms that compromise healthy systems. The content is designed to compare abnormal structure and function of organ systems, discern how cellular function influences disease, and research treatment options for disease. Attention will be paid to how disruption of homeostasis manifests in human disease. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1112 or 1400.
This course compares different medical imaging modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) based on their physics and medical use. The course also provides students with an introductory overview of human anatomy, viewed in body sections as it relates to imaging, and pathology correlation to imaging appearance. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1112 or BIOL 1400) and (PHYS 1102 or PHYS 2102).
An advanced pre-professional course for majors in natural resources, biology, and related fields. Lectures cover the history, philosophy, evolution, and application of wildlife management with a focus on upland wildlife as a renewable, sustainable natural resource. The course fulfills some professional certification requirements of The Wildlife Society and is recommended for students planning graduate study or employment in natural
Investigation of the mechanisms leading to the development of multicellular animal organisms from a fertilized egg. In contrast, the course also investigates how cells within a multicellular organism can become misregulated, leading to cancer. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, BIOL 2360.
Genomics is the study of the content, structure, organization, evolution, and conservation of whole genomes. Because of its reliance on precision instrumentation and scale, and the unprecedented volume of data produced, genomics is unusual among biological disciplines in its integration of engineering, statistics, and information science. Genomics also requires the biologist to engage in systems thinking by taking a wide view of th
All students in the Biology Baccalaureate Partnership at North Hennepin Community College are expected to co-enroll in this 2 credit face-to-face section on the NHCC campus when taking BIOL4447 online. This lab section consists of a hands-on genome annotation project in collaboration with the national Genomics Education Partnership, as well as practice using other bioinformatics tools and databases. Prerequisites: BIOL2360, co-enro
While mutations in genomic DNA play a major role in human health and disease, the control of gene expression plays the pivotal role in establishing developmental patterning, cellular differentiation, responsiveness to environmental stimuli, and defense against pathogens and invasive genetic elements. Changes in genomic DNA over time are a key driver of evolution, but the control of gene expression is also a major generator of speci One of the most efficient and well-characterized systems for studying the relationship between chromatin and gene expression is the so-called position effect variegation (PEV) in the compound eye of Drosophila melanogaster, in which the variable expression of a reporter transgene allows reproducible measurement of gene expression in response to genetic and environmental factors. We will use a combination of classroom and laboratory Successful completion of this course satisfies BSU Biology's capstone requirement. Prerequisite: BIOL 2360.
This course is designed as an introduction to stem cell biology and the medical applications of stem cells including in the field of regenerative medicine. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2360.
This course will introduce students to the field of vaccinology and aspects of the bioscience industry related to vaccine discovery, production, and testing. Students will learn about the history of vaccines; the production of vaccines in a regulated environment; the benefits and concerns with vaccine use. The course will include a discussion of vaccine types, delivery, efficacy, and safety. Students will learn about the mechanism
Morphology, ecology, behavior, classification, distribution, and evolution of birds. Lecture, laboratory, and field study (early morning field trips and one or two all-day field trips). Prerequisites: BIOL 1500 and BIOL 2610, or consent of instructor.
Morphology, ecology, behavior, classification, distribution, and evolution of mammals. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1500 and BIOL 2610, or consent of instructor.
Large mammals are socially and ecologically important components of the landscape and are intensively managed by wildlife agencies and private landowners. The primary focus of the course will be on life-histories, investigative techniques, and management of the major large mammals in Minnesota; white-tailed deer, black bear, wolves, moose, and elk. Biology, management, and research of large mammals from the western United States (i
An overview of morphology, physiology, behavior, taxonomy, systematics, and ecology of fishes. This course emphasizes the evolution of ecological adaptations and the origin and conservation of biodiversity. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and BIOL 1500, or consent of instructor.
Theory and methods of fisheries management with an emphasis on quantitative methods and ecosystem management. Lecture and extensive field and laboratory work. Prerequisites: BIOL 3361 and BIOL 3362, or consent of instructor.
Patterns and processes of biological evolution. Topics include phylogenies, speciation, extinctions, biogeography, adaptations, sexual selection, and behavior, with an emphasis on vertebrates and invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 2360 or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of forest ecology, including study of tree growth, tree demography, forest community dynamics, and ecosystem processes. Students also learn to identify forest trees native to the region and basic techniques of forest stand description. Prerequisite: BIOL 2610 or consent of instructor. Might not be offered every year.
Clinical techniques used to identify medically important microorganisms will be examined. Correlate the presence of microorganisms to health and disease. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3710.
This course emphasizes application of ecological principles, knowledge, and practical field skills to data collection used in the management of wildlife resources and their habitats. Use of literature, development of basic field and laboratory skills, and application of management and research principles are integral. Designed for upper level students who have met prerequisites, and graduate students, who are preparing for professi
A course designed to document a students successful completion of a professional or graduate school entrance exam, with a student placing in at least the 60th percentile. This course is one of the options for completing the capstone project requirement in Biology.
This course provides a culminating experience that integrates the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and applies them to a scholarly activity. Examples of an advanced research project may include an original research project, internship, or shadowing experience with a professional. Prerequisite: Junior status and consent of instructor.
This course is a continuation of BIOL 4894 for students who undertake a year-long research project. The course provides a culminating experience that integrates the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and applies them to a scholarly activity. Examples of an advanced research project may include an original research project, internship, or shadowing experience with a professional. Prerequisite: Junior status and consent
Independent field projects based on the background and interests of the students and the instructor. Designed to give students experience developing original research objectives, designing methods, collecting data, and writing a research manuscript that conveys that research to their peers. Prerequisites: Completion of the Area II required writing course for the B.S. or B.A. Biology major, junior status and consent of instructor.
This course is a continuation of BIOL 4898. It is designed to give students experience analyzing data, drawing conclusions, completing and preparing a research manuscript for publication, and developing an oral presentation for a professional meeting. Prerequisites: BIOL 4898, Completion of the Area II required writing course for the B.S. or B.A. Biology major, junior status and consent of instructor.
Arranged individual study.
Directed Independent Study | Teaching Associate
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