Curriculum
Biology
| Approved Concentration Courses: Biology Advisors Cindy Johnson-Groh, Pam Kittelson |
Plus any level 2 or 3 biology course--courses recommended are BIO-245 Conservation Biology, BIO-370 Ecology, BIO-372 Animal Behavior, BIO-376 Entomology, BIO-377 Plant Systematics, BIO-383 Freshwater Bio.) OPTION 2
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101.PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (1 course)
A general introduction to the study of biology. Topics include the structural organization of organisms, cellular reproduction, basic metabolism, genetics, ecology and evolution. Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. LAB, Fall semester.
102.ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY(1 course)
This course covers the basics of plant and animal organization. Topics include phylogeny, development and the structural-functional relationships of plants and animals. Four lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO-101. Spring semester.
201.CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY(1 course)
This course provides a study of the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Additional topics include energy transformation, respiration, photosynthesis, cytogenetics, signal transduction, and the molecular aspects of gene regulation. Four lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: BI0-101, BIO-102, CHE-107, CHE-141. Fall semester.
202.EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND BEHAVIOR(1 course)
This course focuses on three themes: (1) The mechanisms and patterns of microevolution and macroevolution, including the evidence for evolution and a broad survey of the evolution of life on earth; (2) ecology, including organismal responses to the environment, population dynamics, species interactions, community structure, and ecosystem processes; and (3) behavior. Four lectures and one three-hour laboratory or field trip weekly. Prerequisites: BIO-101, BIO-102, BIO-201, CHE-107, and CHE-141. Spring semester.
241.INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY(1 course)
A study of the structure, life history, classification, and phylogenetic relationships of invertebrate animals. Laboratory work includes the collection and identification of local species. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories weekly. Prerequisites: BIO-101 and BIO-102. Fall semester.
242.VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY(1 course)
A study of the life histories, behavior, morphology, physiology, and taxonomy of animals representing each of the vertebrate classes, with emphasis on Minnesota fauna. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories weekly. Prerequisites: BIO-101 and BIO-102. Spring semester.
245. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (1 course)
This course focuses on the ecology of conserving biodiversity. It is organized to include species, population, and ecosystem-level issues. Topics such as biodiversity, extinction, sustained yield, exotic species and preserve design will be covered. Management implications and the ecology of issues are integrated throughout the course. Labs emphasize ecosystems and conservation problems of southern Minnesota. Prerequisite: BIO-101 and declared major in biology or environmental studies. Fall semester.