DCB catalog 2024-25

104 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 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 211 Botany (4CR) Spring Pre: BIOL 150, 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 general knowledge of plant function with emphasis placed on North Dakota plants. Labs emphasize cells, tissues, phyla, physiology of plants, and classification. BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I (4CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None Study of structure and function of the human body. BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II (4CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: BIOL 220 Study of structure and function of the human body. 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. BIOL 243 Ornithology (4CR) Spring Pre: BIOL 151 A study of the identification, life history, physiology, migration, and ecology of birds. The course includes frequent field trips for practice in the recognition of species common to North Dakota. BIOL 260 Fish and Wildlife Law (3CR) Spring Pre: None The course introduces students to laws that protect and conserve fish, wildlife, and natural resources including federal and state laws (primarily ND laws). Included are other jurisdictional laws such as tribal laws and laws concerning border crossings. This course will discuss how laws are created and enforced. The course will also study court cases involving wildlife laws. Instructional methods include lectures, class discussions, and guest speakers. BIOL 296 Field Studies (1-3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: Departmental Consent An intensive examination of a research topic in wildlife. The subject of investigation is designed to meet the specific needs of individual students on an independent study basis.