DCB catalog 2020-22

Course Descriptions 119 function to the environment and evolutionary processes. Botany involves the review of photosynthesis, phylogenetic classifications of plants and structure and function of higher plants. Zoology encompasses the classification of all invertebrates and vertebrates with detailed examination of their structures, functions, and ecology. Basic evolutionary processes will be defined and evaluated. This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequenced study of the fundamental topics of biology, with emphasis on organismal biology. BIOL 151H General Biology II Honors (1CR) Fall; Pre: None This course is an in-depth study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment through the lens of zoological or botanical evolution, genetics, and structure and function. BIOL 170 General Zoology (4CR) Fall; Pre: BIOL 150 A survey of the animal kingdom from simple to complex. Major invertebrate and vertebrate animal groups will be covered with emphasis on structure, function, life history characteristics and evolutionary advancements of each. Topics of animal ecology with emphasis on regional species will conclude the course. BIOL 200 Bio Tech and Laboratory Techniques (4CR) Spring; Pre: None This course is designed to introduce students to the field of biotechnology and to familiarize students with the skills and protocols used in fish and wildlife, health sciences, forensic and environmental laboratories. Students will experience the skills and protocols used in laboratories for the health sciences, academic research, forensic and industrial applications of biotechnology. BIOL 202 Microbiology (4CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: BIOL 150 or Instructor Approval A study of the characteristics and importance of microorganisms with emphasis on their identification and control and their relationships to health and disease. BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I (4CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None A study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include chemistry, cell biology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and endocrine system. BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II (4CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: BIOL 220 A study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, development, and genetics. BIOL 230 Ecology (4CR) Fall; Pre: BIOL 150 or Instructor Approval A study of terrestrial and aquatic succession from communities through biomes. Basic concepts of the interrelationships of grassland, desert, arctic and marine environments. BOTANY (BOT) BOT 211 Botany I (4CR) Fall; Pre: BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 or Instructor Approval A general botany course covering plant evolutionary history, form, structure, and physiology. Lectures focus on plant diversity through time and a general knowledge of plant function with emphasis placed on North Dakota plants. Labs emphasize cells, tissues, phyla, physiology of plants, and classification.