Mar 29, 2024  
2017-18 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-18 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are designated with a “#” after the course title.

 

Art

  
  • ART 2023 - Art Appreciation #

    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn how to evaluate art and appreciate and understand the special characteristics of key artistic movements.
    Cross-listed: HUM 2333.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 2023 and HUM 2333.
  
  • ART 2033 - Native American Art #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to some of the prehistoric and historic artistic traditions (in a multitude of media) of various North American cultural regions, including the Southeast, the Pueblo Southwest, California, the Northwest Coast, the Far North, and the Plains. Slide lecture and discussion.
    Cross-listed: AIS 2033.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 2033 and ART 2033.
  
  • ART 2103 - Crafts I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Information, methods, activities and materials appropriate for craftsmen and teachers of crafts. Study of craft history, studio safety, sources, and appropriate uses of materials and tools. Problems in creative design and production in various craft media.
  
  • ART 2173 - Graphic Design II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced production of designs for varying media using professional graphics software. Problems dealing with traditional print design as well as introduction to web and motion-based design.
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art, ART 1233 2D Design, ART 1253 Color I and, ART 1273 Graphic Design I.
  
  • ART 2333 - 3D Design #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the principles and fundamentals of three-dimensional design using various media and techniques. Emphasis placed on developing creative solutions to a series of design projects.
  
  • ART 2413 - Watercolor I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to watercolor techniques, composition and creative applications.
    Prerequisite: Art 1213 Drawing I, ART 1233 2D Design, and ART 1253 Color I.
  
  • ART 2423 - Art Materials #

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to techniques and processes. Supervised study using a variety of natural and fabricated materials in projects of original design.
  
  • ART 2443 - Sculpture I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Creative approach to sculpture techniques and form exploration in a variety of media with studio supervision.
    Prerequisite: ART 2333 3D Design.
  
  • ART 2510 - Applied Design

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Supervised studio units selected from various media.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ART 3003 - Jewelry I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Basic techniques of jewelry and metal design. Techniques cover materials, tools, metals and equipment. Work executed by modeling, cutting, soldering and casting.
  
  • ART 3013 - Native American Arts and Crafts #

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of and projects in traditional Native American Arts and Crafts.  Utilizing appropriate techniques and materials.
    Cross-listed: AIS 3013.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 3013 and ART 3013.
  
  • ART 3103 - Introduction to Photography #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to fine art photography. Students will learn how and why photography works as they understand basic camera operation, the principals of composition, the materials and processes used in photography, and exposure and developing techniques.
    Cross-listed: VCOM 3103.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 3103 and VCOM 3103.
  
  • ART 3123 - Figure Drawing I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to fundamental skills and techniques of figure drawing from a live model.
    Prerequisite: ART 1213 Drawing I, ART 1233 2D Design, and ART 2003 Drawing II with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3173 - Illustration #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the basic visual principles, tools and techniques used by professional illustrators. Analysis and production of illustrations using a variety of media. Emphasis on design, craftsmanship, originality and suitability for the intended audience.
    Prerequisite: ART 1213 Drawing I, and ART 1233 2D Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3213 - Art History Survey I #

    3 Credit Hours
    The history and development of art, architecture, sculpture and other visual arts from prehistoric to Renaissance.
    Cross-listed: HUM 3213.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 3213 and HUM 3213.
  
  • ART 3223 - Art History Survey II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of Art History from Renaissance to mid-nineteenth century.
    Cross-listed: HUM 3223.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 3223 and HUM 3223.
  
  • ART 3243 - Figure Drawing II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Extended exploration of figure drawing with increased emphasis on creativity and expression.
    Prerequisite: ART 3123 Figure Drawing I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3273 - Identity Systems #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced problems in the design process and concept development of corporate identity, collateral design and branding theories.  Course also surveys case studies of major brand developments and failures.
    Prerequisite: ART 3353 Typography and ART 3853 Publication Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3323 - Painting I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the use of oil or acrylic paint.   Supervised studio development of individual expression in form and color.
    Prerequisite: ART 1213 Drawing I, ART 1233 2D Design, and ART 1253 Color I with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
  
  • ART 3353 - Typography #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to typography - the art of designing with type. Study of the general history and aesthetics of type and letterforms. Introduction to digital typesetting on the computer.
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art and ART 1233 2D Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3401 - Honors Research I

    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • ART 3402 - Honors Research II

    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: ART 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • ART 3413 - Painting II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Extended exploration of painting skills and techniques with increased emphasis on creativity and expression.
    Prerequisite: ART 3323 Painting I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3423 - Ceramics I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised work with clay in several building processes. Experimentation in glazing and kiln firing.
  
  • ART 3433 - Ceramics II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Continuation of ART 3423, Ceramics I, with an emphasis on advanced wheel thrown techniques and handbuilding processes. Experimentation in advanced glazing procedures.
    Prerequisite: ART 3423 Ceramics I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3443 - Sculpture II#

    3 Credit Hours
    Continuation of ART 2443, Sculpture I, with an emphasis on advanced skills and techniques of sculpture using a variety of materials.
    Prerequisite: ART 2333 3D Design and ART 2443 Sculpture I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3533 - Watercolor II#

    3 Credit Hours
    Continued study of watercolor techniques with an increased emphasis on individual expression.
    Prerequisite: Art 2413 Watercolor I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3542 - Elementary Art Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Information, methods, activities, materials, and tools appropriate for teachers of arts and crafts at the elementary (K-6) level.
  
  • ART 3563 - Printmaking #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to design and processes using relief and intaglio printmaking techniques. Study of the history of printmaking and its relation to current graphic design practices.
    Prerequisite: Art 1213 Drawing I and ART 1233 2D Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3573 - Photoshop #

    3 Credit Hours
    In-depth, hands-on training using the image editing software package Adobe Photoshop. This course will cover all the major professional uses of Photoshop, including color manipulation and correction, compositing of multiple images, and the preparation of image files for multiple uses such as print and web design.
  
  • ART 3583 - Silkscreen #

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised projects in the fine art applications of silkscreen printing. Experimentation with a variety of techniques and design approaches.
  
  • ART 3663 - Mural Painting #

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the history of mural painting and the design and execution of a large scale mural project.  An emphasis will be placed on practical issues and application including the materials, equipment, business practices, funding and promotion associated with the creation of a mural. Students will assist in the painting of the mural.
    Prerequisite: ART 1213 Drawing I, ART 1233 2D Design, and ART 1253 Color I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3673 - History of Graphic Design #

    3 Credit Hours
    Comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the current.  Course will cover important milestones from the invention of moveable type, creation of the Bauhaus and the effects of the internet.
  
  • ART 3853 - Publication Design #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced production of multi-page documents, such as books and periodicals. Problems dealing with page flow and information layout, and advanced study of page layout software.
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art, ART 1233 2D Design, ART 1273 Graphic Design I, ART 2173 Graphic Design II, and ART  3353 Typography with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 3873 - Design Theory #

    3 Credit Hours
    Lecture course in current trends and design psychology.  Course surveys psychological aspects of basic design aesthetics such as gestalt, semiotics, color as well as cultural shifts towards specific aesthetic trends.
  
  • ART 3973 - Advertising Campaign #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced studio projects exploring advertising design, concepts, aesthetics and utilizing contemporary advertising media formats.  Course also surveys case studies of both major and cutting-edge advertising campaigns.
    Prerequisite: ART 3353 Typography and ART 3853 Publication Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4010 - Special Media #

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Experimentation in special media and creative expression in innovative art forms.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated, using different media, for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ART 4033 - Figure Drawing III #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced development of the skills and techniques of objective drawing from a human model.
    Prerequisite: ART 3243 Figure Drawing II with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4073 - Multimedia Design #

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to designing interactive and time-based media for delivery on internet, television and other media. Analysis and production of designs for multiple media delivery systems. Study and development of navigation systems, information flow and interactivity.
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art, ART 1233 2D Design, ART 1273 Graphic Design I,  and ART 3353 Typography with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4083 - Multimedia Design II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced production of designs for varying media using professional graphics software.  Problems dealing with traditional print design as well as introduction to web and motion-based design. 
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art, ART 1233 2D Design , ART 1273 Graphic Design I,  and ART 3353 Typography with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4123 - Painting III #

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised advanced study of materials, techniques, and composition with an emphasis on creativity and expression.
    Prerequisite: ART 3323 Painting I, and ART 3413 Painting II with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4133 - Painting IV #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced study of concepts, materials and techniques in oils, acrylic or other contemporary painting materials.
    Prerequisite: ART 4123 Painting III with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4173 - Web Graphics I #

    3 Credit Hours
    Basic design and web aesthetic concepts, nomenclature, software, and processes used in the design and creation of websites.  Includes introduction to HTML, CSS and optimization issues.
    Prerequisite: ART 1173 Computer Applications in Art and ART 1233 2D Design with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4203 - Advanced Photography

    3 Credit Hours
    A course designed to familiarize students with advanced photographic techniques and to develop photo skills comparable to that of the professional photographer. Student must furnish a 35mm single lens reflex camera or equivalent plus film and photographic paper.
  
  • ART 4233 - Secondary Art Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of the functions of art in secondary (7-12) schools; curricula in art education; supervised experimentation in media and teaching methods.
    Prerequisite: ART 3542 Elementary Art Education with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
  
  • ART 4273 - Web Graphics II #

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced exercises and problem solving in creating information architecture, user navigation and graphic layouts along with an introduction to motion graphics and the motion editing software Adobe Flash.  The course includes a survey of common flash formats which include web banners, web site creation, slide shows and kiosk interfaces.
    Prerequisite: ART 4173 Web Graphics I with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4283 - History of American Art #

    3 Credit Hours
    A comprehensive survey of North American painting, sculpture, architecture and minor arts from the Colonial Period to the present. Ethnic influences, European foundations, and uniquely American traditions in the arts will be emphasized.
  
  • ART 4303 - Individual Studio: Painting

    3 Credit Hours
    Opportunity for advanced and graduate art majors to continue the study of painting after completing Painting I-III. 
    Prerequisite: Art 4123 Painting III with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • ART 4323 - Individual Studio: 2D Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced study in the student’s choice of pictorial media after completing a basic course in that specific area.
    Prerequisite: One course in the area with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • ART 4401 - Honors Research IV

    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: ART 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • ART 4402 - Honors Research III

    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity. 
    Prerequisite: ART 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • ART 4403 - Lithography #

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised hand processes, technique and design in the fine art medium of plate and stone lithography. Studies involve artistic design preparations, lithographic stone processes, press operations and editioning.
    Prerequisite: Art 1213 Drawing I and ART 3563 Printmaking with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4423 - Individual Studio: Ceramics

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides for advanced and graduate art majors to continue study in ceramics after completing the required course.
    Prerequisite: Art 3423 Ceramics I with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • ART 4443 - Individual Studio: Sculpture

    3 Credit Hours
    Independent projects to further the skill of advanced and graduate students after having completed a first course in the medium.
    Prerequisite: Art 2443 Sculpture I with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • ART 4453 - Contemporary Art History #

    3 Credit Hours
    Continuation of ART 3213 Art History Survey I and ART 3223 Art History Survey II. From late nineteenth century to the present.
    Cross-listed: HUM 4453.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ART 4453 and HUM 4453.
  
  • ART 4463 - Sculpture III #

    3 Credit Hours
    Experimentation and creative design in sculpture media. Study and production of sculptural works using advanced techniques and processes.
    Prerequisite: ART 3443 Sculpture II with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4473 - Ceramics III #

    3 Credit Hours
    Exploration of form and function of the potter’s wheel.  Emphasis on surface design, focus on sups, englobes, glazes, overglazes, and luster used as a painting medium on ceramic form.
    Prerequisite: ART 3423 Ceramics I and ART 3433 Ceramics II with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4513 - Asian Art #

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of the major artistic traditions and achievements in one or more Asian Countries-including China, Japan, Korea, and/or India - with a focus on the art’s styles, functions, themes, and iconography within its cultural, historical, philosophical, and religious contexts.
  
  • ART 4563 - Sculpture IV #

    3 Credit Hours
    A continuation of ART 4463, Sculpture III, with advanced exploration of form.  Advanced art criticism and development of a personal style, advanced modeling, casting, carving, and assembling.
    Prerequisite: ART 4463 Sculpture III with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4573 - Ceramics IV #

    3 Credit Hours
    Ceramics IV is a continuation of Ceramics III with advanced exploration of form, finish, glazing, firing, and portfolio presentation.  Glazing process to include raku, low fire salt, sup resist, sagear firing, and oxidation/reduction stoneware.
    Prerequisite: ART 4473 Ceramics III with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ART 4801 - Capstone Senior Exhibition

    1 Credit Hours
    Guided planning, preparations, and production for Capstone experiences of senior exhibition, professional portfolio and resume for the graduating art student.
    Restrictions: Senior Art or Art Education major.
  
  • ART 4803 - Senior Exhibition

    3 Credit Hours
    A capstone course for studio art majors highlighting professional business practices and self-promotion and culminating in the preparation and production of a gallery exhibition comprised of the student’s work.
  
  • ART 4913 - Graphic Design Internship

    3 Credit Hours
    A working internship with actual clients, projects and deadlines. Designed to provide the graphic design major an opportunity to work side by side with design professionals.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • ART 4973 - Portfolio

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed to prepare students for entrance into the art-related job market. Projects include résumé writing, organizing a traditional and digital portfolio, and designing a website of personal work.
    Prerequisite: ART  1173 Computer Applications in Art, ART 1273 Graphic Design I and ART 4173 Web Graphics I with a minimum grade of C.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1011 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory#

    1 Credit Hours
    Students will learn how to conduct scientific inquiry, including hypothesis development, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation through a series of exercises investigating biological phenomena at the molecular and cellular level.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 1013 Introductory Biology I.
  
  • BIOL 1013 - Introductory Biology I#

    3 Credit Hours
    Students who are interested in pursuing a major in the Natural Sciences can prepare themselves by learning about the chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, classical and molecular genetics, the molecular basis of evolution, and development.
  
  • BIOL 1021 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory#

    1 Credit Hours
    Students will investigate the diversity of life, plant form and function, animal form and function, ecology, and behavior.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1023 Introductory Biology II or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • BIOL 1023 - Introductory Biology II#

    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn about the diversity of life within an evolutionary framework, plant form and function, animal form and function, ecology, and behavior.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1013 Introductory Biology I.
  
  • BIOL 1111 - General Biological Science Lab#

    1 Credit Hours
    This laboratory course focuses on the processes of scientific investigations and the nature of scientific explanations in the Biological Sciences. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1113 General Biological Science (Lecture) or concurrent enrollment.
    Note: No major or minor credit. This course taken with BIOL 1113 satisfies the general education requirement in the Biological Sciences, including the laboratory requirement. Two hours of lab per week. Students cannot receive credit for BIOL 1114 and BIOL 1111.
  
  • BIOL 1113 - General Biological Science (Lecture)#

    3 Credit Hours
    An introductory course concerned with fundamental biological principles, including form, function, and diversity of living things; genetics; evolution; and ecology.
    Note: No major or minor credit. This course satisfies the general education requirement in Biological Sciences, except for the lab requirement. General education requirements include on laboratory course in either Physical or Biological Sciences. Students cannot receive credit for BIOL 1114 and BIOL 1113. Three hours of lecture per week.
  
  • BIOL 1114 - General Biological Science #

    4 Credit Hours
    An introductory course concerned with fundamental biological principles, including form, function, and diversity of living things; genetics; evolution and ecology.  The laboratory component focuses on the processes of scientific investigations and the nature of scientific explanations in the Biological Sciences.
    Note: No major or minor credit. This course satisfies the general education requirement in Biological Sciences, including the lab requirement. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Students cannot receive credit for BIOL 1114 and BIOL 1113 or BIOL 1111.
  
  • BIOL 1123 - Evolution and Diversity#

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the origins of living organisms and the mechanisms of evolution that gave rise to the current diversity of species.  Includes coverage of the origins and characteristics of major groups in the three domains of living organisms.
    Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1123 General Chemistry I (Lecture) recommended.
  
  • BIOL 1131 - Investigative Laboratory#

    1 Credit Hours
    A practical introduction to scientific inquiry, including hypothesis development, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1513 College Algebra, a Math ACT score of 23 or higher, or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • BIOL 1500 - Selected Topics in Biology #

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Students will explore topics in any of the various areas of biology. Specific content and format will be determined by the specific course offered and the needs and interests of the participants.
    Note: May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different each time.
  
  • BIOL 2154 - Human Anatomy#

    4 Credit Hours
    A study of the structure of the human body with emphasis on terminology and organ systems.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 2154L Human Anatomy Lab.
    Note: Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
  
  • BIOL 2500 - Selected Topics in Biology #

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Students will explore topics in any of the various areas of biology. Specific content and format will be determined by the specific course offered and the needs and interests of the participants.
    Note: May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different each time.
  
  • BIOL 3003 - Plant Biology#

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of plant growth and development including cellular organization, metabolism, and responses to the environment. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3124 Cell Biology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3003L Plant Biology Lab.
    Note: Lecture and laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 3013 - Animal Biology#

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the physiology of homeostasis, reproduction, growth, and development in different groups of animals.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3124 Cell Biology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3013L Animal Biology Lab.
    Note: Lecture and laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 3114 - Genetics #

    4 Credit Hours
    Students will investigate basic principles of genetics including classical transmission, molecular, and population genetics.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1013/1011 Introductory Biology I Lecture and Lab and CHEM 1123/1131 General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3114L Genetics Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3124 - Cell Biology #

    4 Credit Hours
    Students will investigate basic principles of cell biology including metabolism, macromolecular structure and function, and cellular structure and function.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1013/1011 /Introductory Biology I Lecture and Lab and CHEM 1223/1231 General Chemistry II Lecture and Lab.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3124L Cell Biology Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3133 - Evolution of Land Plants#

    3 Credit Hours
    Evolutionary history of land plants illustrated with vegetative and reproductive morphology, beginning with a description of the major algal division.  Includes some extinct plants, but emphasizes extant forms. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3003 Plant Biology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3133L Evolution of Land Plants Lab.
    Note: Lecture, laboratory, and field.
  
  • BIOL 3153 - Evolutionary Biology#

    3 Credit Hours
    Students will explore the processes that lead to the evolution of natural systems and review current ideas on the principles governing biological evolution.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3114 Genetics.
  
  • BIOL 3213 - Oklahoma Flora#

    3 Credit Hours
    Classification of plants, especially seed plants of the local flora; field and herbarium.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3213L Oklahoma Flora Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3214 - General Entomology#

    4 Credit Hours
    Fundamental principles of insect morphology, classification, life histories, and economic relations.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3214L General Entomology Lab.
    Note: Lecture, laboratory, and field.
  
  • BIOL 3224 - Microbiology #

    4 Credit Hours
    Students study the structure and function, growth and reproduction, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and diversity of microorganisms including prokaryotes, unicellular eukaryotes, and viruses.  
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1013/1011 Introductory Biology I Lecture and Lab and CHEM 1223/1231 General Chemistry II Lecture and Lab.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3224L Microbiology Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3244 - Ichthyology#

    4 Credit Hours
    Taxonomy, ecology, and natural history of fishes of the local regions.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3244L Icthyology Lab.
    Note: Lecture, laboratory, and field (some overnight camping).
  
  • BIOL 3252 - Fisheries Research Methods#

    2 Credit Hours
    Research project design based upon the Federal Aid to the States program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  Sampling with standard inland fishery research gear and data analysis appropriate for various objectives. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity and a course in Statistics (MATH 3513 Statistical Methods is recommended).
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3252L Fisheries Research Methods Lab.
    Note: Laboratory and field.
  
  • BIOL 3272 - Wildlife Research Methods

    2 Credit Hours
    Students will learn field and laboratory experimentation methods used to determine the factors that influence distribution and abundance of animals. Students will develop and execute several group and/or individual projects.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3524 Ecology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3242L Wildlife Research Methods Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3314 - Human Physiology#

    4 Credit Hours
    A descriptive and functional analysis of the human nervous, cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine systems with homeostatic, cellular and pathological considerations.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity, CHEM 1123,/1131 General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3314L Human Physiology Lab.
    Note: Lecture and laboratory. BIOL 2154 recommended.
  
  • BIOL 3324 - Pathophysiology #

    4 Credit Hours
    Studies of selected aspects of the physiological changes that produce the signs, symptoms and laboratory findings of underlying pathologic states.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3314 Human Physiology or BIOL 3013 Animal Biology.
    Note: Lecture.
  
  • BIOL 3334 - Plant Physiology#

    4 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the functions and interrelations of the various organs of the plant body.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3003 Plant Biology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3334L Plant Physiology Lab.
    Note: Lecture and laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 3344 - Environmental Physiology#

    4 Credit Hours
    A study of the physiological adaptations of vertebrates and invertebrates to their environments.  Topics include metabolism, thermoregulation, osmoregulation, respiration, circulation, movement and sensory physiology. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3013 Animal Biology.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3344L Environmental Physiology Lab.
    Note: Lecture and laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 3401 - Honors Research I

    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • BIOL 3402 - Honors Research II

    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • BIOL 3413 - Environmental Problems #

    3 Credit Hours
    A series of readings, lectures, and discussions providing an insight into human ecology and the environmental problems facing the world within the conceptual frame of the ecosystem.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
    Note: May be taken in lieu of BIOL 1114 General Biological Science.
  
  • BIOL 3414 - Invertebrate Zoology#

    4 Credit Hours
    Structure, interrelationships, identification, and ecology of invertebrate animals, emphasis on local forms.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3414L Invertebrate Zoology Lab.
    Note: Lecture, laboratory, and field.
  
  • BIOL 3423 - Evolution of Vertebrates#

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the evolutionary history of vertebrates as illustrated by the fossil record and comparative study of living organisms.  Includes lecture, discussion, and demonstration exercises.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3013 Animal Biology.
  
  • BIOL 3433 - Forest Botany#

    3 Credit Hours
    Identification, taxonomy, and distribution of forest trees and shrubs of the United States; their environmental conditions and utilization.  Forestry movement in U.S. and relation to industry and conservation. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3433L Forest Botany Lab.
    Note: Two hour lecture, two hour lab per week. Lecture, lab, and field.
  
  • BIOL 3464 - Field Botany

    4 Credit Hours
    Students learn about botanical diversity and methods in vegetation ecology in this field based course. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1023 Introductory Biology II.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 3464L Field Botany Lab.
  
  • BIOL 3500 - Selected Topics in Biology #

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Students will explore topics in any of the various areas of biology. Specific content and format will be determined by the specific course offered and the needs and interests of the participants.
    Note: May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different each time.
 

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