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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology and Microbiology (BIOL, BIST, MICR, ZOOL) Course Offerings
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Biology and Microbiology
BIOL 515 - Mycology
Comprehensive taxonomic survey of the Kingdom Fungi; reproductive biology, physiology, genetics, and ecology of fungal organisms; relationship of fungi to human affairs. Corequisites: BIOL 515L Cross-Listed: PS 515-515L Credits: 2-3
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BIOL 515L - Mycology Laboratory
Credits: 0-1
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BIOL 539 - Biology of Aging
Physical, sensory, and physiological changes with age, aging of cells and tissues. Cellular, developmental, endocrine and other theories of aging. Pathologies of aging. Pre-requisite: physiology course, ZOOL 325. Credits: 3
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BIOL 553 - Advanced Genetics
Procedures in genetic studies as they relate to molecular and classical genetic applications. Prerequisites: BIOL 202 BIOL 204 or BIOL 371 Cross-Listed: PS 553. Credits: 3
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BIOL 567 - Parasitology
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. Co-requisite: BIOL 567L. Cross-listed: ZOOL 567/567L. Credits: 3
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BIOL 567L - Parasitology Laboratory
Credits: 0
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BIOL 592 - Topics
Credits: (1-5)
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BIOL 592L - Topics Laboratory
Credits: 0
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BIOL 645 - Microimaging Techniques
Preparation and observation of animal and plant tissues for microscopic and photomicrioscopic study. Emphasis will be given to various techniques used in current research areas. Credits: 3
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BIOL 645L - Microimaging Techniques Laboratory
Credits: (1-3)
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BIOL 767 - Fire and Ecosystems
This course is a broad treatment of how fire and ecosystems combine to form the landscapes that we see. Course material examines the contributions of climate, topography, weather, and fuels to the fire environment and how these factors influence wildland fire behavior. We will explore the interactions between ecological processes and fire regimes in ecosystem dynamics and the ways in which human land use and land management affect the outcomes. Cross-Listed: GSE/GEOG/NRM 767 Credits: 3
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BIOL 782 - Epidemiology
The course introduces concepts and methodologies for the study of health and disease in human populations. Different study designs and their methods of analysis will be discussed, as well as sources, handling, and interpretation of epidemiologic data. Cross-Listed: HSC/NFS 782 Credits: 3
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BIOL 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Project
Credits: (1-3)
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BIOL 790 - Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 791 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-4)
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BIOL 792 - Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BIST 692 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Credits: (1-12)
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BOT 505 - Grasses and Grasslike Plants
A systematic study of grasses, and grasslike plants of the northern Great Plains; field and lab practice in collection and identification of graminoid plants; discussion of unique biological aspects of grass and grasslike plants that make them economically and ecologically significant. Credits: 3
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BOT 505L - Grasses and Grasslike Plants Laboratory
Credits: 0
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BOT 515 - Aquatic 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. Co-requisite: BOT 515L. Credits: 3
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BOT 515L - Aquatic Plants Laboratory
Corequisites: BOT-515 Credits: 0
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BOT 592 - Topics
Credits: (1-5)
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BOT 664 - Molecular Plant Physiology
This course will serve as the core to the plant biochemistry, physiology, growth and development students in the BIOS and PS graduate programs. The course will emphasize current theories and concepts of plant metabolism, the regulations of development, and the molecular genetic approaches used to elucidate our current understanding of these processes. Credits: 6
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BOT 715 - Advanced Plant Ecology
Analysis of the energy relationships of communities with emphasis on productivity. Literature readings. Laboratory work in techniques of community analysis. Pre-requisite: BOT 715L or instructor’s consent. Credits: 4
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BOT 715L - Advanced Plant Ecology Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany BOT 715. Credits: 0
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BOT 788 - Master’s Research Problems
Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Credits: (1-3)
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BOT 791 - Independent Study
Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Credits: (1-4)
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BOT 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Credits: (1-5)
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MICR 514 - Anaerobic Microbiology
Anaerobic metabolism and ecology of bacteria, culturing techniques for anaerobic microorganisms. Prerequisites: P, MICR 231. Credits: 3
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MICR 514L - Anaerobic Microbiology Studio
Credits: 0
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MICR 521 - Soil Microbiology
Microbial species of agricultural soils, environmental factors affecting their numbers and activity, and biochemical changes brought about by these microorganisms. Corequisites: MICR 421L. Prerequisites: P, 231-231A or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: take 1 group (take BIOL 151, BIOL 152, BIOL 154/take BIOL 201, BOT 202). Cross-Listed: PS 521. Credits: 3
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MICR 521L - Soil Microbiology Laboratory
Credits: 0
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MICR 524 - Medical and Vet Virology
Basic course discussing the characterization, structure, and replication of viruses and the pathogenesis of viral disease in man and animals. Laboratory exercises emphasize techniques in virus isolation, characterization, and detection by immunological assays. Corequisites: MICR 524L. Prerequisites: P, MICR 422. Cross-Listed: VET 524. Credits: 3
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MICR 533 - Medical Microbiology
Principles of medical microbiology including a survey of the most clinically significant bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases in the world, with an emphasis on those most prevalent in North America. Case studies will address: morphology, physiology, and virulence of the microbes and the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of the diseases they cause. Credits: 3
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MICR 539 - Medical/Veterinary Immunology
This course covers the theory and mechanisms of immune-responses as they relate to human and veterinary medicine. Credits: 3
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MICR 550 - Application of Microbiology & Biotechnology
The rapid development of biotechnology techniques and their commercial application continues to be a major economic driver in the twenty-first century. Biotechnology uses living cells or their enzymes to produce chemicals, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and energy from renewable biomass feedstocks. This interdisciplinary course will examine theoretical and practical aspects of cell metabolism, metabolic engineering, fermentation and fermentor design, product recovery, process control, energy balances, and economics as related to several current bioprocesses. This course will integrate principles from microbiology, biochemistry, and engineering to provide students with the skills needed to fill roles in research, operations and commercialization. Pre-requisites: MICR 231 Credits: 3
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MICR 592 - Topics
Corequisites: MICR 592L. Credits: (1-4)
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MICR 592L - Topics Laboratory
Credits: (1-4)
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MICR 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Project
Credits: (1-3)
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MICR 790 - Seminar
Credits: 1
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MICR 791 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-4)
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MICR 792 - Topics
Credits: (1-4)
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MICR 798 - Thesis
Credits: (1-7)
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ZOOL 523 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology
This course is an advanced study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by mammals to acquire energy for their cells, to regulate body functions using the nervous and endocrine systems, to integrate the functions of the organs systems in order to maintain homeostasis and health of the animal, and to produce new members of its species. Credits: 5
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ZOOL 567 - Parasitology
The broad field of animal parasitology, including protozoa, helminths, and arthropods. 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 diseases. Corequisites: ZOOL 567L Credits: 3
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ZOOL 567L - Parasitology Laboratory
Credits: 0
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ZOOL 592 - Topics
Credits: (1-5)
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ZOOL 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects
Credits: (1-3)
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ZOOL 791 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-4)
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ZOOL 792 - Topics
Credits: (1-5)
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