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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

BIOL (Biology)
  

  • BIOL 458-558 - Mathematical Models in Microbiology

    Mathematical models from microbiology, cellular biology, and physiology will be developed and analyzed. Topics will include enzyme kinetics, cell membrane function, cell cycle regulation, intercellular communication, and molecular motorsCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • BIOL 459-559 - Bioinformatics

    This course is an introduction to bioinformatics for students in mathematics and physical sciences. This course will include a brief introduction to cellular and molecular biology, and will cover topics such as sequence alignment, phylogenetic trees and gene recognition. Existing computational tools for nucleotide and protein sequence analysis, protein functional analysis and gene expression studies will be discussed and used.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 281 or 381.


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  • BIOL 465 - Molecular Biology II Lab (COM)

    Screening recombinant DNA libraries; DNA sequencing; analysis of proteins; detection of proteins; RNA transfer and hybridization analyses; use of nucleic acid and protein databases.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, BIOL 462.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with PS 465-565. Equivalent to PS 465.


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  • BIOL 466-566 - Environmental Toxicology and Contaminants

    This course will prepare students in the area of Ecological Effects of Toxic Substances and other contaminants. Wildlife toxicology and impacts of agriculture on the Northern Plains will be emphasized. Topics covered will include pesticides, heavy metals, aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicity and other topics related to Wildlife Toxicology.Credits: 3


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  • BIOL 467 - Parasitology

    The broad field of animal parasitology, including protozoa, helminths, and arthrodpods. Emphasis on identification, life histories, control, and economic and medical importance. Laboratory includes morphology and identification of representative groups of parasites, as well as techniques of diagnosis of parasitic diseaseCredits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course BIOL 467L. P, BIOL 101 or 151.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with ZOOL 467.


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  • BIOL 480-580 - Environmental Stress Physiology

    Physiological and cellular response of plants to environmental stressesCredits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with HO 480-580 and PS 480-580.


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  • BIOL 483 - Developmental Biology

    Analysis of the processes of animal development beginning with the formation of female and male gametes (ova and sperm) and ending with organ differentiation. Evolutionary concepts of animal development, developmental genetics, and molecular biological approaches to the analysis of development.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, BIOL 151.


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BIOS (Biological Sciences)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

BIST (Biology Topics)
  

BOT (Botany)
  

  • BOT 127 - Ethnobotany

    This course is designed to provide an overview of the traditional and current uses of plants native to the Great Plains The course will help students: (1) Become familiar with standard field keys and to become competent with identification of plants of the region. (2) Learn to find and recognize 40-50 plant species of special significance to the indigenous peoples of the region. (This includes sight identification, knowledge of common plant habitats, preparation of herbarium collections, methods of propagation and modern horticultural practices.) (3) Participate in hands-on demonstrations of traditional and modern methods for the preparation and utilization of native plants (e.g. cooking, dye making) (4) Discover and share with the class in-depth information on one native plant species, not covered in the formal portion of the class.Credits: 3


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  • BOT 201 - General Botany (COM)

    A phylogenetic approach to the study of plant diversity and evolutionary relationships emphasizing structure and function of plant systems.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 201L.


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  • BOT 201L - General Botany Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 201Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 201.


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  • BOT 301 - Plant Systematics (COM)

    Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving, and identifying plants.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 301L.


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  • BOT 301L - Plant Systematics Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 301.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 301.


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  • BOT 303 - Forest Ecology and Management

    The basics of environmental factors which control the growth of trees and forests and how forests in North America are managed.Credits: 3Corequisites: BOT 303L.Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PR 303.


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  • BOT 303L - Forest Ecology and Management Lab

    Corequisites: BOT 303.Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PR 303L.


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  • BOT 327 - Plant Physiology (COM)

    Chemical and physical principles of plant function including water relations and energy metabolism; genetic, environmental and hormonal regulation of plant growth and development; and plant responses to stress.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 327L.


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  • BOT 327L - Plant Physiology Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience the accompanies BOT 327.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 327.


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  • BOT 405-505 - Grasses and Grasslike Plants

    A systematic survey of grasses and grasslike plant of the northern Great Plains; field and lab practice in collection and identification of graminoid plants; discussion of unique biological aspects of grasses and grasslike plants that make them economically and ecologically significant.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, BIOL 101 or BIOL 151Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 405L-505L


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  • BOT 405L-505L - Grasses and Grasslike Plants

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 405-505.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 405-505.


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  • BOT 412-512 - Morphology of Non-Vascular Plants

    A systematic survey of vascular plants that grow in wetland habitats, and a study of their adaptations to life in the water. Field and laboratory practice in identification and recognition of common aquatic plants.Credits: (1-3)Prerequisites: P, consent of instructor.Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 412L-512L.


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  • BOT 412L-512L - Morphology of Non-Vascular Plants Lab

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOTCredits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 412-512.


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  • BOT 413-513 - Morphology of Vascular Plants

    Morphology has been defined as philosophical anatomy. This course addresses comparative structure and evolutionary patterns existing in the diverse vascular plant groups including club mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. The student will gain insight into unity from homeostasis and diversity through evolution of this group of plants.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 413L-513L.


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  • BOT 413L-513L - Morphology of Vascular Plants Lab

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 413-513.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 413-513.


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  • BOT 419 - Plant Ecology (COM) (G)

    Description of plant communities, their dynamics and instruction. Environmental factors and their relationship with plants. Field trips.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, BIOL 103 and BOT 201, or BIOL 153.Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 419L.


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  • BOT 419L - Plant Ecology Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 419Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 419.


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  • BOT 421 - Plant Anatomy (COM)

    Anatomical organization of seed plants.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, BIOL 103 and BOT 201, or BIOL 153Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 421L.


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  • BOT 421L - Plant Anatomy Lab

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 421.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course BOT 421.


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CA (Consumer Affairs)
  

  • CA 150 - Early Experience in Consumer Affairs

    Course introduces the various roles of consumer affairs professionals in business, public service, and government. Students will analyze personal skills and the level of knowledge needed to attain a position in the desired area of consumer affairs. Performance of volunteer service to the community is required.Credits: 1


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  • CA 230 - Consumer Behavior

    Understanding the cultural, economic, social, and psychological conditions that influence consumers to make marketplace selections perceived appropriate to them. Open to all students.Credits: 3


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  • CA 289 - Consumers and the Market

    Consumer issues as related to individuals, families, and the global community, and the investigation of problems facing the consumer throughout the life cycle. Issues relating to consumer information will include advertising, fraud, and decision-making to achieve consumer satisfaction.Credits: 3


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  • CA 340 - Work Family Interface (AW)

    The study and evaluation of decision making in relation to specific time, energy, and work patterns including balancing work and family issues of household production and work involvement. The course addresses policies and procedures of resource management in the workplace including supervision, recognition, and benefits. Relevant work, time and energy issues such as gender and culture in work patterns, time use and conflict management will be investigated.Credits: 3


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  • CA 345 - Foundations in Financial Planning for Individuals and Families

    Resource management related to the economic aspects of family financial planning and decision making.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, junior or consent


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  • CA 350 - Family Financial Planning: Theory and Practice

    This course involves understanding of basic principles and practice related to family financial planning. It will focus on identifying family’s financial goals and recommending strategies for reaching these goals throughout the family’s life cycle. Students will learn to use a financial calculator. Professional ethics will also be discussed. It will provide a foundation for family financial planning professionals to develop appropriate financial plans for clients.Credits: 3Prerequisites: CA 345.


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  • CA 412 - Strategies for Consumer Affairs Professionals

    Discussion and activities in preparation for professional internship experience. Includes workplace issues as related to professional ethics, diversity, corporate communications, professionalism, leadership strategies, workplace politics, corporate boards, workplace law and volunteerism.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, 2.5 GPA; senior standing in Consumer Affairs or consent of instructor CA 487.


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  • CA 421 - Diversity in the Workplace

    Course addresses the role of culture and its effect on organizational behavior. Issues in the workplace include personal and cultural values, group norms, workplace policies and procedures, and diversity in culture, gender, age and physical differences.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with NFSH 421.


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  • CA 442 - Family Resource Management Lab

    Application of management concepts as related to families of varying structures and conditions. Experiences designed to meet individual professional needs. Recommended for junior/senior level, following completion of all 100/200 level required courses.Credits: 3


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  • CA 450 - Family Financial Planning: Applications

    Family financial planning will be emphasized through a case study approach. It will focus on concepts necessary to evaluate family financial goals and prepare a comprehensive financial plan for hypothetical householdsCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, CA 350.


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  • CA 480 - Travel Studies

    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation and a written report.Credits: (1-5)


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  • CA 487 - Transition to the Professional World

    Transition to the professional world will identify expectations for the world of work. Students will enhance written and verbal communication skills and analyze various issues applicable in the work place. Class activities will include researching the job markets, developing understanding and ability in networking and experiencing the marketing of job related skills and abilities. Search for and confirmation of the internship site is required. Personal and professional goals for the internship and beginning work experience will be included.Credits: 2


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  • CA 494 - Internship

    Credits: (1-10)Prerequisites: P, CA 487.Corequisites: Corequisite course CA 412-412L.


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