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| AUS311 |
Field Botany |
4 credits |
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| AUS312 |
Insect Biology and Ecology |
4 credits |
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| AUS315 |
Woody Plants |
4 credits |
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| AUS321 |
Animal Ecology |
4 credits |
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| AUS322 |
Aquatic Biology |
4 credits |
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| AUS346 |
Winter Stream Ecology and Watersheds |
4 credits |
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| AUS361 |
Natural History in Spring |
4 credits |
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| AUS482 |
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4 credits |
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| BIO101 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) An introduction to an
understanding of earth's basic life support systems, the impact of human
activity on such systems, and the ethical basis and strategies for human
response to environmental degradation. Includes 1 1/2 hours of lab per
week. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. (4 credits)
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| BIO101L |
Introduction to Environmental Science Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO102 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) An introduction to the
structure and function of the human body. Includes 1 1/2 hours of lab
per week. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. (4 credits)
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| BIO102L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO110 |
Introduction to the Life Sciences |
4 credits |
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| BIO110L |
Introduction to the Life Sciences Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO115 |
General Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) General Biology I
emphasizes the unity of life, examining the processes common to living
organisms, and introduce the diversity of life, examining unicellular
organisms. This introduction will provide students with a basic
understanding of macromolecules, cell structure and function, respiration
and photosynthesis, the cell cycle, meiosis, the relationship between
gene structure and function, mechanisms of evolutionary change and
Christian perspectives on evolutionary biology. Three lectures and 3
hours of laboratory work per week. (4 credits)
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| BIO115L |
General Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO116 |
General Biology: Ecology and Organismal Biology |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) General Biology II is an
introduction to organismal biology emphasizing the diversity of life
forms. Representative organisms from the plant and animal kingdoms will
be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to basic ecological
concepts and Christian perspectives on stewardship. Three lectures and 3
hours of laboratory work per week. (4 credits)
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| BIO116L |
General Biology: Ecology and Organismal Biology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO121 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the anatomical structures of the human body. The focus
of the course will be on structures of: cells, tissues, organs and organ
systems. The systems studied will include (but not necessarily limited
to) integument, bone, skeletal system (including joints), muscle,
cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, renal,
reproductive and gastrointestinal. Includes 3 hours of lab per week as
well as lab practical examinations using either dissected organs from an
animal source or A.D.A.M. interactive anatomy. Does not count toward a
biology major or minor. Concurrent requisite: CHE101 or 111. (4 credits)
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| BIO121L |
Introduction to Human Anatomy Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO122 |
Introduction to Human Physiology |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the physiology of the human body. The focus of the
course will be on homeostasis and the function of: biomolecules, cells
and tissues, organs and organ systems. The contribution of each of the
following organ systems to physiologic homeostasis will be examined:
nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, renal,
reproductive and gastrointestinal. Includes 3 hours of lab per week which
will emphasize the measurement of organ system function. Does not count
toward a biology major or minor. Prerequisite: CHE101 or 111; Concurrent
requisite: CHE102 or 112. (4 credits)
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| BIO122L |
Introduction to Human Physiology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO201 |
Bioethics |
4 credits |
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A seminar which applies Christian perspectives to selected problems in
the field of biology. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. (4
credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| BIO202 |
Genetics |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the principles of heredity and their practical
application. Includes 1 1/2 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites:
BIO115 or 116. (4 credits)
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| BIO202L |
Genetics Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO203 |
Microbiology |
4 credits |
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A study of the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with special
emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Those organisms that have an economic
or medical importance will be highlighted, and basic laboratory
techniques will be stressed. Includes 3 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO115, 116 and CHE101, 102 or 111, 112. (4
credits)
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| BIO203L |
Microbiology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO205 |
Ecology |
4 credits |
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A study of the processes determining the distribution and abundance of
organisms in space and time, their exchange of matter and energy with
their environment, the measurement of these phenomena, and the
application of ecological knowledge in the care of creation.
Course includes required field trips and 3 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO115 and 116. (4 credits)
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| BIO205L |
Ecology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO212 |
Invertebrate Zoology |
4 credits |
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A survey of the structure, function, classification and behavior of
animals without backbones. Special attention is given to those which are
parasitic in nature. Includes 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites:
BIO115 and 116. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO212L |
Invertebrate Zoology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO221 |
Human Anatomy |
4 credits |
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A study of the gross structure of the systems of the human body. Includes
3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO102 or 115 or permission of
instructor. (4 credits)
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| BIO221L |
Human Anatomy Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO222 |
Human Physiology |
4 credits |
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A study of the mechanisms by which the human body functions. Emphasis
will be given to nerve and muscle function, and thereafter to hormonal
control and the integrated systems that allow for respiratory, digestive,
excretory and reproductive activities. Includes 3 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO102 or 115 and CHE101, 102 or 111,112, or
permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| BIO222L |
Human Physiology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO250 |
Special Topics |
2-4 credits |
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Courses and topics not taught on a regular basis are assigned to this
category. Extended field trips for which credit is offered also fall into
this category. (2-4 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| BIO250L |
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0 credit |
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| BIO280 |
Vertebrate Zoology |
4 credits |
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Vertebrate Zoology is an in-depth study of the major groups of vertebrate
species. Topics will include vertebrate taxonomy, classification and
interrelationship. Comparative vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior,
as well as life histories will be included. Three lectures and 3 hours of
laboratory work per week. Prerequisites: BIO115 and 116. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO280L |
Vertebrate Zoology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO307 |
Histology |
4 credits |
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A study of the microscopic structure of cells, tissues and organs in
vertebrate animals with special emphasis on human tissues. An effort is
made to correlate structure and function and highlight important
pathologies. Includes 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO115
and 116. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO307L |
Histology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO309 |
Plant Taxonomy |
4 credits |
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An introduction to principles of classification of plants and
characteristics of major plant families with emphasis on the plants of
the Midwest. Includes field study and laboratory practice in identifying,
collecting and preserving plants. Includes 3 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: BIO116 or permission of instructor. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO309L |
Plant Taxonomy Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO310 |
Cell Biology |
4 credits |
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A study of the structure and function of cells and of their subcellular
organelles. Structural detail will be described to the level of
macromolecular assemblages. Wherever possible, function will be described
in terms of the molecular mechanisms that underlie biological processes.
Prerequisites: BIO115, 116, and CHE101, 102, or 111, 112 (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO315 |
Immunology |
4 credits |
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The basis of the immune system throughout the animal kingdom is the
ability to recognize "self" from "not-self". This course will investigate
the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow organisms to recognize,
control and eliminate such not-self entities as bacterial pathogens,
foreign tissue grafts and even transformed cells. Prerequisites: BIO115,
116 and CHE101, 102, or 111, 112. (4 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| BIO320 |
Pharmacology |
4 credits |
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A survey of the pharmacologic basis of therapeutics beginning with an
introduction to the principles of pharmacology. This is followed by a
survey of the more important drugs used in medicine with emphasis on
mechanism of action, clinical use and adverse effects. Prerequisites:
BIO222 and CHE101, 102 or CHE111, 112 . (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| BIO326 |
Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism |
4 credits |
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A fundamental course surveying biomolecules, catabolism, bioenergetics
and biosynthesis. Includes 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites:
CHE321 and 322. Cross-referenced in chemistry. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO326L |
Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO327 |
Biochemistry: Molecular Genetics |
4 credits |
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This course focuses on the structure and function of nucleic acids.
Topics include replication, transcription and translation of genetic
information, and control of gene expression. Includes 3 hours of lab per
week. Prerequisites: CHE321 and 322. (4 credits)
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| BIO327L |
Biochemistry: Molecular Genetics Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO330 |
Topics in Ecology |
2 credits |
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Advanced studies of the function and structure of local ecological
communities and/or life forms. Courses will emphasize the use of
fieldwork, research projects and/or primary literature. Course may include
required field trips and 3 lab hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO205
or permission of instructor. (2-4 credits; a minimum of 4 credits will be
offered per year)
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| BIO330L |
Topics in Ecology Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO340 |
Neuroscience |
4 credits |
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Introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system,
emphasizing neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and aspects
of neuropathology. Multiple levels will be explored from the molecular
and cellular levels through brain and spinal cord networks that
contribute to complex behavioral and cognitive function. Includes 3 hours
of lecture and additional laboratory work each week. Prerequisites:
BIO102 or 221 or permission of instructor. (4 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| BIO340L |
Neuroscience Lab |
0 credit |
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| BIO345 |
Neuroscience and Persons Seminar |
2 credits |
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Interdisciplinary lectures, discussions and presentations related to the
reading and critiquing of literature on selected topics in the area of
neuroscience and persons. Student-led discussions and presentations (oral
and written) will be emphasized. Possible topics include:
artificial/machine intelligence, clinical neuroscience and
neuropathology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience and Christianity,
neuroscience of emotion, neuroethics, neuromodeling, neuroscience of
mental illness, neurophilosophy, neurotheology and social neuroscience;
consideration of NAPs-related student research may also be included.
Prerequisite: BIO340 or permission of instructor. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| BIO350 |
Special Topics |
4 credits |
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Courses and topics which are of special interest to faculty and students
but which are not offered on a regular basis may be assigned this number.
Examples of such offerings would be developmental biology, cardiovascular
physiology and virology. Extended field trips for which credit is offered
also fall into this category. Prerequisites: appropriate 200-level
biology courses. (2-4 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| BIO351 |
Physical Therapy Field Experience |
2 credits |
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The experience acquaints the student more fully with the profession of
physical therapy. Most professional schools of physical therapy require
applicants to have had practical experience. Prerequisites: sophomore
standing, physical therapy pre-professional, minimum cumulative GPA of
3.00. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. (2 credits)
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| BIO352 |
Veterinary Medicine Field Experience |
2 credits |
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Under the overall supervision of the pre-veterinary advisory committee
the student will spend time in clinic and on call observing the work of
local veterinarians. An attempt will be made to expose the student to as
many different veterinary specializations as possible. Prerequisites:
junior class standing, veterinary medicine pre-professional. Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. (2 credits)
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| BIO353 |
Conservation of Natural Resources Field Experience |
2 credits |
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The student would work under the supervision of persons involved in
conservation work at the site of the cooperating agency. Prerequisite:
junior class standing and prior arrangement. Graded on a pass/no pass
basis. (2 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| BIO360 |
Pathophysiology |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the pathophysiology associated with the disease states
of the human body. The focus of the course will be on distruptions in
homeostasis as the result of organ system malfunction or failure. The
pathophysiology associated with the following systems will be examined:
blood, cells and cell growth, nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, endocrine,
respiratory, renal, reproductive and gastrointestinal. Includes 3 hours
of lab per week which will emphasize the measurement of organ system
function and review clinical data associated with specific diseases.
Prerequisites: BIO122 or 222 and CHE102 or 112. (4 credits)
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| BIO393 |
Research Experience |
1 credit |
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A research experience for biology ecological science majors in
fulfillment of the department's field skills requirement. The research
experience course shall be designed to provide credit and documentation
of a field experience. During enrollment in the research experience
course, the student shall, under supervision of department faculty,
analyze data collected during the field experience, organize and
synthesize such data into a professional scientific paper, submit such a
paper to an appropriate, peer-reviewed journal and make subsequent
response to the journal pursuant to publication. Departmental approval
required. (1 credit)
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| BIO398 |
Directed Study |
1-4 credits |
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| BIO417 |
Internship |
6-8 credits |
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(4 credits may apply toward the major)
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| BIO425 |
Biology/Chemistry Research Seminar |
0.25 credit |
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A research seminar of in-progress studies in chemistry and biology by
Northwestern students, faculty and selected invited guests from other
institutions. Features presentation, discussion, analysis and critique of
original research. Course may be repeated. Graded on a pass/no pass
basis. Student must attend 90% of the total number of seminars offered
during the semester to receive a passing grade. Cross-referenced in
chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1/4 credit;
non-yearly, consult department)
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| BIO499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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