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UC (University College)
  

  • UC 489 - Transition to Careers

    Credits: 1
    Junior and Senior level students will learn strategies required to make a successful transition from student life to career. The course will include information on job search skills, resume development, professional ethics, lifelong learning, workplace behavior and diversity issues.


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VET (Veterinary Science)
  

  • VET 103 - Introduction to Veterinary Medicine

    Credits: 1

    Information will be provided concerning various aspects of veterinary medicine including: pre-veterinary education requirements, veterinary colleges, professional opportunities in veterinary medicine, and allied fields associated with veterinary medicine, governmental regulations, animal welfare, future trends, and other topics.


     


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  • VET 183 - Veterinary Medical Terminology

    Credits: 1
    This course is a study of the technical language used in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Agriculture with a focus on learning the major components (prefixes, suffixes and combining root terms) of veterinary medical terms and how to put the components together to form useful medical terms. Species-specific terminology, along with organ system-specific terminology, is also presented. Students will be expected to learn and understand the definitions of the veterinary medical terms, and to write and interpret paragraphs containing veterinary medical terms.


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  • VET 223-223L - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab

    Credits: 4
    This course will familiarize students with the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the organ systems of domestic animals. Similarities in the structure and function of organ systems of various domestic animals will be emphasized. Prerequisites: CHEM 108 or 120 or 326. Corequisites: VET 223L-223.


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  • VET 403-503 - Animal Diseases and Their Control

    Credits: 3
    This course will discuss the various factors that contribute to the development of animal disease and how these factors can be manipulated to prevent or control disease. Emphasis will be placed on understanding disease control concepts and how production and management techniques influence the expression of disease in domestic animals and wildlife.


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  • VET 424-524 - Medical and Veterinary Virology

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


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  • VET 476-576 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology

    Credits: 4
    An advanced study of the physiological mechanisms utilized by mammals to regulate body functions with the nervous and endocrine systems, to acquire and use chemical energy from their environment, and to integrate the functions of the organs’ systems to maintain the health of the animal. Emphasis is placed on applying physiological concepts and principles to solve problems. Previous courses in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry are recommended. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 or VET 223 or Instructor written consent Cross-Listed: BIOL 476/576


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  • VET 493 - Workshop

    Credits: 1-4
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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  • VET 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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WEL (Wellness)
  

  • WEL 100-100L - Wellness for Life and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 2

    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.

    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. Corequisites: WEL 100L-WEL100


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WL (Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences)
  
  

  • WL 220 - Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries Management

    Credits: 3
    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.


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  • WL 230 - Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: WL 220.


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  • WL 302 - Animal Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Animal behavior from many aspects, including communication, social organization, orientation, imprinting, courtship and mating, agonistic behavior, control systems, and the evolution of behavioral patterns.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 Cross-Listed: ZOOL 302


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  • WL 355-355L - Mammalogy and Lab

    Credits: 3, 0

    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.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies WL 355. Prerequisites: BIOL-101 or BIOL-151 Corequisites: WL 355L-355 Cross-Listed: ZOOL 355-355L


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  • WL 361 - Survey of Amphibians and Reptiles

    Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview of amphibians and reptiles; lecture topics will primarily focus on life history with some information provided on identification. Prerequisites:   or  


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  • WL 363-363L - Ornithology and Lab(COM)

    Credits: 4

    Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies WL 363. Prerequisites: BIOL/NRM 311 Corequisites: WL 363L-363.


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  • WL 367-367L - Ichthyology and Lab

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


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  • WL 400-400L - Habitat Conservation and Restoration/Lab

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to major land-use practices, how these practices and conservation programs 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. Prerequisites: WL 220 and WL 230. Corequisites: WL 400L-WL 400.


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  • WL 411-411L - Principles of Wildlife Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: WL 363, ZOOL 355 Corequisites: WL 411L-WL 411.


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  • WL 412-412L - Principles of Fisheries Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Fisheries management as a science with an emphasis on freshwater fishes and ecosystems. Emphases include biota, habitat, and human management. Prerequisites: WL 220, WL 230 or department written consent. Corequisites: WL 412L-WL 412.


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

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: WL 363-363L Corequisites: WL 415L-415L/515L- 515.


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

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: WL 355-355L Corequisites: WL 417L-417/517L-517.


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

    Credits: 3
    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. ( Prerequisites: Department written consent for WL 419 only). Corequisites: WL 419L-WL 419/Wl 519L-WL 519.


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  • WL 420-420L - Wildlife Law and Enforcement and Laboratory

    Credits: 3
    Evolution of laws relating to fish and wildlife, enforcement of wildlife law, federal versus state jurisdiction, types of violations, tribal fishing and hunting rights, and other topics. Guest speakers from state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies. Prerequisites:   and   . Corequisites: WL 420-WL 420L. Notes: Offered Fall semester on even numbered years.


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  • WL 421/521 - Grassland Fire Ecology

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed to describe the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystem components, from soil and vegetation to wildlife and 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 procedures for safely conducting prescribed burns. Cross-Listed: RANG 421-521.


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

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: (Department written consent for WL 425 only.) Corequisites: WL 425L-WL 425/WL 525L-WL 525.


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  • WL 427-427L/527-527L - Limnology of Lakes & Streams and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lentic and lotic freshwater ecosystems. Analysis of and methods for quantifying processes that function in freshwater systems. Prerequisites: Department written consent. Corequisites: WL 427L-WL 427/WL 527L-527.


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  • WL 429-429L/529-529L - Fish Ecology and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Study of fish as an organism and the interrelations of fish with other organisms and with the environment. Prerequisites: Department written consent. Corequisites: WL 429L-WL429/WL 529L-WL 529.


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

    Credits: 3
    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. Corequisites: WL 430L-WL 430.


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  • WL 431-431L - Advanced Fisheries Management and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Management of small, public, and private water bodies through manipulation of habitat, organisms, and human users. The course will address water body design and construction, limnology, water quality, biological production, fish management, troubleshooting, and pond opportunities. Prerequisites: WL 412 Corequisites: WL 431L-WL


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  • WL 440-440L - Fisheries and Wildlife Biometrics and Lab

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


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WMST (Women’s Studies)
  

  • WMST 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies * **

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of women’s issues in both historical and contemporary contexts, including introduction to feminist theory. Notes: * Course meets SGR #3  or ** IGR Goal #2 .


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  • WMST 248 - Women in Literature **

    Credits: 3
    Study of literature by and about women. Course materials may range from early times to the present and may also include non-American literature. Cross-Listed: ENGL 248. Notes: This course meets IGR Goal 2.


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  • WMST 250 - Development of Human Sexuality

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: HDFS 250.


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  • WMST 253 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress

    Credits: 3
    Examination of clothing behavior from sociological, psychological and cultural perspectives. Cross-Listed: AM 253.


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  • WMST 260 - Women’s Health Issues

    Credits: 3
    This interdisciplinary course critically examines issues in women’s health. Biological, socio-cultural, psychological, historical, and political processes that shape and define women’s health and healthcare issues are explored. Cross-Listed: HSC 260.


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  • WMST 305 - Women and Politics

    Credits: 3
    This course explores a variety of perspectives in feminist political thought. Particular emphasis is placed on barriers women face in gaining access to political power in public and private institutions, both in American society and in global contexts.
      Cross-Listed: POLS 305.


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  • WMST 325 - Domestic and Intimate Violence

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: SOC 325.


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  • WMST 331 - Women and Religion

    Credits: 3
    The course examines what women have to say about religion and what religions have had to say about women, including 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 church. Cross-Listed: REL 331.


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  • WMST 349 - Women in American History

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: HIST 349.


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  • WMST 350 - Women in World History

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: HIST 350.


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  • WMST 362 - Indigenous Feminisms

    Credits: 3
    The course will examine feminism in indigenous communities around the world through the study of the personal and communal experiences of indigenous women. Topics will include colonial interactions with indigenous peoples and their impact on cultural concepts of gender roles, personhood, and leadership. Readings will draw from American Indian studies, critical pedagogy, education, gender studies, history, and literature. Cross-Listed: AIS 362.


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  • WMST 367 - Psychological Gender Issues **

    Credits: 3
    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. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or 102. Cross-Listed: PSYC 367. Notes: This course meets IGR Goal 2.


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  • WMST 415 - Communication and Gender

    Credits: 3
    A study of gender theories as well as gendered communication practices within the contexts of interpersonal and organizational relationships and social and cultural forces. Cross-Listed: SPCM 415.


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  • WMST 419-519 - Women in Media

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: MCOM 419-519.


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  • WMST 420 - International Women’s Issues

    Credits: 3
    A seminar on how the news media cover (or fail to cover) personal, social, political, and economic issues important to women across the world. Cross-Listed: MCOM 420-520.


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  • WMST 483 - Sociology of Gender Roles

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: SOC 483.


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ZOOL (Zoology)
  

  • ZOOL 305-305L - Insect Biology and Lab(COM)

    Credits: 3

    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.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ZOOL 305. Prerequisites: MATH 102 or higher, and one of following: BIOL 103-103L, BOT 201-201L, or BIOL 153-153L. Corequisites: PS 305L-PS 305 or ZOOL 305L-ZOOL 305. Cross-Listed: PS 305-305L.


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  • ZOOL 467-467L/567-567L - Parasitology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3

    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 disease.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ZOOL 467. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. Corequisites: ZOOL 467L-ZOOL 467/ZOOL 567L-ZOOL 567. Cross-Listed: BIOL 467-567.


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  • ZOOL 483-483L - Developmental Biology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 4

    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.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 483. Prerequisites: BIOL 151. Corequisites: ZOOL 483L-ZOOL 483.


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