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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

VET (Veterinary Science)
  

  • VET 424-524 - Medical and Veterinary Virology

    Basic course discussing the characterization, structure, and replication of viruses and the pathogenesis of viral disease in man and animals.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MICR 433Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with MICR 424-524.


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WEL (Wellness)
  

  • WEL 100 - Wellness for Life (COM)

    This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors.Credits: 1


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  • WEL 100L - Wellness Lab (COM)

    This laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in WEL 100 lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness.Credits: 1


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WL (Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences)
  

  • WL 110 - Environmental Conservation (G)

    Ecological approach to conservation; human’s past and present impact on world environments; wise use of natural resources, including soil, water, air, forests, rangelands, energy, wildlife, and fisheries.Credits: 3


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  • WL 220 - Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries Management

    An introduction to the basic principles used in the management of wildlife and fish populations, their habitats, and their human users. The course is directed toward the presentation of general concepts that are integral to understanding the discipline.Credits: 3


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  • WL 230 - Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques

    Techniques involved with the collection and analysis of wildlife and fish population and habitat information and data analysis are the primary contents of the course.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, WL 220.


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  • WL 363 - Ornithology (COM)

    Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 363L.


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  • WL 363L - Ornithology Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies WL 363.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 363.


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  • WL 367 - Ichthyology

    Characteristics and relationships of fishes; adaptations, behavior, ecology, evolution, systematics, and zoogeography of fishes; and, identification and life histories of fishes.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 367L.


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  • WL 370 - Limnology

    Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of freshwater ecosystems. Analysis of factors and processes that operate in freshwater systems. Methods of quantifying these factors and processes.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, one semester of chemistry.Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 370L.


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  • WL 400 - Applied Habitat Management

    An introduction to major land-use practices, how these practices influence wildlife production, and alterations or manipulations of habitat to achieve specific wildlife conservation and management goals. Emphasis will be placed on how the management of other resources can be integrated with those of wildlife.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, WL 220 and WL 230.


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  • WL 411 - Principles of Wildlife Management

    Application of ecological principles of the management of wild birds, mammals, and herps. History and development of wildlife management as a science; characteristics of, and factors affecting wildlife populations; techniques and theories of management; and, wildlife conservation.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, WL 363, ZOOL 355, or department written consent.Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 411L.


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  • WL 412 - Principles of Fisheries Management

    Fisheries management as a science with an emphasis on freshwater fishes and ecosystems. Emphases include biota, habitat, and human management.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, WL 367 or department written consent.Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 412L.


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  • WL 413-513 - Advanced Fisheries Management

    Principles and techniques of selected practices for lentic and lotic fisheries sampling, assessment, and management. (Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 413 only).Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 413L-513L.


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  • WL 413L-513L - Advanced Fisheries Management Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 413-513.


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  • WL 415-515 - Upland Game Ecology and Management

    Upland game birds and mammals as components of ecosystems. Effects of farming; industry; social change; technology; and federal, state, and private programs on game and non-game species. Techniques for individual species management. (Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 415 only).Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 415L-515L.


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  • WL 415L-515L - Upland Game Ecology and Management Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 415-515.


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  • WL 417-517 - Large Mammal Ecology and Management

    Large mammal life histories and distributions. Relationships of nutrition, reproduction, interspecific competition, and predation to management of large mammal habitat and harvest. Techniques for research and management of large mammals. (Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 417 only).Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 417L-517L.


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  • WL 417L-517L - Large Mammal Ecology and Management Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 417-517.


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  • WL 419-519 - Waterfowl Ecology and Management

    Analysis of ecological and socio-economic factors affecting waterfowl habitat and populations. State and federal programs affecting wetland drainage and preservation. Field inspection of waterfowl habitat in the north-central states. (Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 419 only).Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 419L-519L.


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  • WL 419L-519L - Waterfowl Ecology and Management Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 419-519.


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  • WL 421-521 - Grassland Fire Ecology

    The course describes the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystem components, from soil and vegetation to wildlife and beef cattle. It also provides insight into the history of fires, the people who use them and why, the parts of a fire, how fires behave in relation to fuel and weather, and the conducting and safety of prescribed burns. (Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, department written consent for WL 421 only).Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 421L-521L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with RANG 421-521.


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  • WL 425-525 - Wildlife Nutrition and Disease

    Emphasis is placed on nutrient requirements and acquisition, conditions and characteristics of important diseases, and their management implications. Focal areas include the biochemical, physiological, and ecological bases for studying nutrition and disease; nutrition and disease relationships to wildlife and habitat; protein, energy, vitamin, and mineral requirements and their relationships to diseases; and strategies for satisfying nutritional requirements.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, Department Written Consent for WL 425 only.Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 425L-525L.


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  • WL 425L-525L - Wildlife Nutrition and Disease Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 425-525.


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  • WL 430 - Human Dimensions in Wildlife and Fisheries (G)

    Interactions among various stakeholders, resource management agencies, and the wildlife and fisheries resources are studied. Topics such as public attitudes and expectations; agency structure, administration, and policy; tangible and intangible values of fishes, wildlife, and their habitats; the concept of biophelia as motivation for resource use; public relations; the philosophy and ethics of resource use and management; and, wildlife and fisheries law and its enforcement are included.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 430L.


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  • WL 430L - Human Dimension Wildlife and Fisheries Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 430.


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  • WL 440 - Fisheries and Wildlife Biometrics

    Analysis and interpretation of fisheries and wildlife data that relate to assessment of research and management activities. Computer software application will be stressed.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, STAT 281, CSC 105, or department written consent.Corequisites: Corequisite course WL 440L.


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WMST (Women’s Studies)
  

  • WMST 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    Exploration of women’s issues in both historical and contemporary contexts, including introduction to feminist theory.Credits: 3


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  • WMST 248 - Women in Literature

    Study of literature by and about women. Course materials may range from early times to the present and may also include non-American literature. Crosslisted with ENGL 248.Credits: 3


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  • WMST 250 - Development of Human Sexuality

    A basic course which explores the biological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. The course focuses on individual sexual development, interpersonal aspects of sexual behavior and social/cultural values and beliefs about sexuality and sex roles throughout the lifespan.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with HDFS 250.


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  • WMST 305 - Women and Politics

    Study of the role women play in the American political process as activists as well as voters in the late 20th century. Particular emphasis is placed on barriers women face in gaining access to political power in public and private institutions, and the impact legislation and court decisions have had on the role of women in American society. No prerequisites.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with POLS 305.


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  • WMST 325 - Domestic and Intimate Violence

    A seminar focusing on the problems associated with violent behaviors in American households. Special attention will be devoted to the structural, cultural and social-psychological factors contributing to the abuse and battering of family members. In addition, the use of force as a problem solving mechanism will be examined.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with SOC 325.


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  • WMST 331 - Feminism and Theology

    A critical examination of traditional theological areas from the perspective of feminist theologians. Areas covered include women in the Bible, Church history, and the contemporary ChurchCredits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with REL 331.


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  • WMST 349 - Women in American History

    This course will investigate the role of women in the history of the United States. It will attempt to discover what impact women had on the course of events. Selected women and their careers will be highlighted.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with HIST 349.


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  • WMST 350 - Women in World History

    This course will investigate the role of women in the history of the world beyond the US. It will attempt to discover what impact women had on the course of events. Selected women and their careers will be highlighted.Credits: 3


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  • WMST 367 - Psychological Gender Issues

    This course surveys the current theoretical and research issues in the development of gender and explores the impact of gender on the lives of women and men. Topics include societal and biological influences on psychological development, achievement motivation, sex roles, stereotyping, socialization, sexuality, and personality.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PSYC 101 or 102.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with PSYC 367.


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  • WMST 383 - Sociology of Gender Roles

    Female and male roles in relation to one another in a changing world are the focus of this course. The nature of sex roles, their origin, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with SOC 483.


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  • WMST 419-519 - Women in Media

    This course examines contributions of women to the mass media from colonial era to present. It also studies the portrayal of women by the news media and by advertising, and it studies the roles currently played by women in the media and in supporting areas of advertising and public relations.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with MCOM 419.


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  • WMST 453 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress

    Examination of clothing behavior from sociological, psychological and cultural perspectives.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, SOC 100, PSYC 101.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AM 453.


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ZOOL (Zoology)
  

  • ZOOL 302 - Animal Behavior (COM)

    Animal behavior from many aspects, including communication, social organization, orientation, imprinting, courtship and mating, agonistic behavior, control systems, and the evolution of behavioral patterns.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.


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  • ZOOL 305 - Insect Biology (COM)

    An introduction to the general biology and classification of insects. Course emphasis placed on taxonomy, methods of identification, and ecological role of insects. Students will become familiar with basic insect anatomy and morphology, classification of the order level with exemplary families that include Taxa of agricultural or environmental interest, and acquire an ability to sight recognize particular species that have agricultural, environmental, wildlife, and human/livestock health importance. Field trips and a collection are required.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or higher, and one of following: BIOL 103-103L, BOT 201-201L, or BIOL 153-153L.Corequisites: Corequisite: PS 305L or ZOOL 305L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with PS 305.


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  • ZOOL 305L - Insect Biology Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ZOOL 305.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PS 305 or ZOOL 305.


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  • ZOOL 355 - Mammalogy (COM)

    Identification of game, fur bearing, and small mammals; taxonomy of these groups, life histories and habits, preparation of study skins and skeletons; special reference to those occurring in Northern Great Plains area.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.Corequisites: Corequisite course ZOOL 355L.


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  • ZOOL 355L - Mammalogy Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ZOOL 355.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course ZOOL 355.


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  • ZOOL 365 - Vertebrate Zoology (COM)

    Structure and ways of life of the vertebrate classes. General anatomy, organ systems, and special characteristics of each class of vertebrates as well as detailed classification of the major Taxa down to the family level.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, BIOL 151.Corequisites: Corequisite ZOOL 365L.


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  • ZOOL 365L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab (COM)

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ZOOL 365.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course ZOOL 365.


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