BIOL 1100 -- Unifying Concepts in Biology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: MATH 0240 with a grade of C or better, or the appropriate score on math placement test. Ability to do college level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121.This is an introductory course designed to teach the process of science as it applies to biology today. Topics in biology that will be covered include heredity, evolution, and ecosystems. This course is not intended for science or allied health majors. BIOL 1102 -- Medical Terminology, 2 credits Common Course Outline This course covers the specifics of scientific terminology as it applies to human medicine and related allied-health professions. Students will be guided through interpreting, defining, pronouncing, spelling, and how to build a vocabulary of medical terms from Latin and Greek roots. BIOL 1103 -- Environmental Science Lecture, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 3 and 10)This course is an introduction to the basic characteristics and dynamics of ecosystems. Students will explore the effects of the increasing and changing human demands on our environment. This course includes an environmentally based lab-like experience. An optional 1-credit lab is also offered. BIOL 1104 -- The Human Body - Structure and Function, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: MATH 0240 with a grade of C or better, or the appropriate score on math placement test. Ability to do college level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121.This course will explore how the human body is organized and how it functions. Areas that will be investigated include human body organization and diversity, homeostasis, support and movement, integration and coordination, nutrient acquisition and circulation, excretion of wastes, body defenses, and reproduction. Students will participate in several human anatomy and physiology-based, lab-like experiences. BIOL 1106 -- Principles of Biology I, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3) Corequisites: CHEM 1020 or 1050 or 1061 with a grade of C or better or HS chemistry within the last three years.Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level reading, writing, and math skills. Strongly recommended that Chem 1020 or 1050 or 1061 be completed with a grade of "C" or higher PRIOR to BIOL 1106.This course is intended for students interested in biology-related majors, including environmental science and the health sciences. This course is also the first of a two-semester sequence intended for Biology majors. In this course, students will learn about topics related to the process of science, chemistry of life, metabolism, cell structure and processes, inheritance patterns, the molecular basis of inheritance, and evolution. Students will also explore the impacts of these topics on society and global culture. Corequisite courses may be taken at any time prior to, or along with, this course. The course meets for three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. This course is not advised for non-majors. BIOL 1107 -- Principles of Biology II, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 1106 or equivalentRecommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level mathematics, reading and writing.This course is a continuation of the introduction to the foundational concepts in biology. Students will explore topics in the molecular basis of inheritance, evolutionary origins of life's diversity, the diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, and basic concepts in ecology. The course meets for three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. BIOL 1108 -- Biology of Women, 3 credits Common Course Outline (Cross-listed with WGST 1108)(MnTC Goals 3 and 7)This course studies the biological aspects of being a woman. Analysis of assumptions concerning women's biology and women's health care, including the importance of taking a responsible role in personal health care, will be addressed. The course explores female and male reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual development, issues related to women's health and disease, pregnancy and birth, contraception and infertility, menopause, and other topics. It also includes a reproductive anatomy and physiology-based lab-like experience. Open to both women and men. BIOL 1110 -- Field Biology, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 3 and 9)This course will explore the ecological relationships of Minnesota's plants and animals. Students will learn how to recognize native and introduced flora and fauna and evaluate their ecological and societal values and impacts. Local and regional field trips are conducted to study forest, grassland, and aquatic ecosystems. Students are required to participate in a capstone service-learning project. The course will be taught with one of three different rotating themes. Students may take the course up to three times with a different theme each time. There are two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week. BIOL 1133 -- Environmental Science Lab, 1 credit Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): Prerequisite or Co-requisite BIOL 1103.Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: MATH 0240 with a grade of C or better, or the appropriate score on math placement test. Ability to do college level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121.In this course, we will be investigating many of the topics covered in BIOL 1103 Environmental Science Lecture using problem-based inquiry and simulations. Investigations include experiments, both field and lab, where we will collect and analyze data and report on outcomes with a lens of how these issues affect various human communities. This course can be used with BIOL 1103 (Lecture) to satisfy a general education lab requirement. There are three total laboratory hours per week. BIOL 1171 -- Seminar in the Biological Sciences, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 2 and 3) (Cross-listed as NATS 1171)This course is designed to focus on the annual Nobel Conference theme explored at Gustavus Adolphus College. Presenters are internationally recognized to be on the cutting edge of their respective biological science disciplines. Attendance of the conference is required. Five to six weeks are preparatory, and following the conference a discussion-seminar format is used to further explore the conference theme. In a lab-like experience, students will do extensive reading and perform a library research project where results are reported in class. BIOL 1189 -- Topics:, Common Course Outline This course has been developed as a potential permanent course. The course must follow all the same policies and procedures related to curriculum outlined by the college. It does not duplicate existing course offerings. Refer to course notes for specific course description. BIOL 1900 -- Introductory Microbiology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1050, BIOL 1106 or High School Biology or Introductory BiologyThis course is an introduction to microorganisms, biology and chemistry of cells, genetics, metabolic processes, microevolution, the interaction between pathogens and the immune system, transmission of infections, and control of microbial growth in the body and the environment. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on aseptic technique, microscopy, diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, virology, and public health policy development. This course is 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab. This course aligns with the American Society of Microbiology curriculum guidelines as well as the test plan for the National Council Licensure for Registered Nurses. This course is intended for Liberal Arts students and/or students in health fields. BIOL 2113 -- Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level reading, writing, and math skills. Strongly recommended that CHEM 1020 or 1050 or 1061 as well as High School Biology or BIOL 1106 completed with a grade of "C" or higher.This course is an intensive, detailed study of body structure and function utilizing principles of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology. The following topics will be explored: the process of science, introduction to anatomy and physiology, and homeostasis, basic chemistry and biochemistry, cell and metabolism, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, articulations, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses. Laboratory work will include animal dissection, data collection and analysis. Course consists of three (3) hours of lecture and three (3) hours of lab weekly. BIOL 2114 -- Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisite (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 2113This course is an intensive, detailed study of body structure and function utilizing principles of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology. The following topics will be explored: endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, nonspecific defense and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, and reproductive system. Laboratory work will include limited animal dissection. Course consists of three (3) hours of lecture and three (3) hours of lab weekly. BIOL 2201 -- Microbiology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 1106 or equivalent, plus CHEM 1020 OR 1050 OR 1061 or equivalent.single-celled eukaryotes. Students will explore the diverse individuals responsible for molding the field, aspects of microbial diversity, ecology and evolution, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, microbial communities in human/animal/environmental health, microbial impacts on climate change, geochemical cycling in the environment, and microbial biotechnology. Laboratory and hands-on exercises are designed to allow students to develop competency in microscopy, safe handling and aseptic technique, culturing, quantification, differential staining, isolation, identification, and characterization of microbes. Students will gain critical-thinking skills by developing, analyzing, and presenting their own team-based research. This course is 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week and aligns with the American Society of Microbiology curriculum guidelines. This course is intended for students interested in biological science majors and the Biology Transfer Pathway AS degree. BIOL 2202 -- Genetics, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): Biology 1106 Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: BIOL 1107 strongly recommendedThis course includes a study of the storage, transfer, and expression of hereditary information. It engages students in topics and inquiry related to transmission, molecular, and population genetics. The course includes three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. BIOL 2206 -- Animal Biology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 1106Survey of the major animal phyla and how they solve the central physiological problems necessary for life. BIOL 2207 -- Plant Biology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 1106 with Chem 1020, 1050, or 1061This course includes an introduction to plants including structure, function, growth, development, and reproduction. Laboratory includes an exploration of major plant groups. The course includes three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. BIOL 2208 -- Cell Biology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3) Prerequisites (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL1106, or equivalent, AND BIOL 1107 (or consent of instructor)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: BIOL 2202 strongly recommendedThis course includes an introduction to the fundamental molecular mechanisms that control cellular function. This course will engage students on the study of major aspects of cell biology, including intracellular trafficking of proteins and membranes, cell signaling, the cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, cell cycle, as well as exploration and inquiry focusing on stem cells and the role of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in cancer. This course includes three lecture hours and two 90-minute laboratories per week. BIOL 2209 -- General Ecology, 4 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 3)Prerequisites: This course requires these prerequisites with a minimum grade of C:BIOL 1106 or equivalent, AND BIOL 1107 (or consent of instructor), AND MATH 1114 or MATH 1200Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level mathematics, reading and writingThis course covers the fundamental principles of ecology, including examining relationships of plants and animals with their environment. Students will explore ecological principles at multiple scales, including organismal, population, community, ecosystem, and global ecology. The course meets for three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. BIOL 2229 -- Independent Summer Research, 3 credits Common Course Outline Prerequisites: BIOL 1106 and one other BIOL course and Instructor Permission The Independent Research Summer Program (IRSP) is a multidisciplinary initiative where students explore scientific research in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, biochemistry, developmental biology, microbiology, ecology, plant sciences, and/or other fields of student/faculty interest. IRSP includes 1 week of research literature training and orientation conducted by ARCC faculty and 10 weeks of laboratory or field research under the guidance of both a University of Minnesota faculty mentor and an ARCC faculty mentor. Students earn three semester credits upon successful completion of their research experience assessed by an oral and/or written presentation of their work. Participating students are highly encouraged to present their work at institutional, regional, or national research showcases or meetings. ARCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable learning environment and encourages students of diverse backgrounds to apply. BIOL 2230 -- Directed Research in Biology, 2 credits Common Course Outline Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: A college level biology course with lab is highly recommended. MATH 0240 with a grade of C or better, or the appropriate score on math placement test. Ability to do college level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121.This course covers advanced concepts in biology applied to real-life research problems. Under faculty mentorship, students will learn to analyze biological research problems, formulate hypotheses, and use equipment and protocols to gather and analyze data typical to biological research in order to help address ongoing research problems. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. Students will be expected to present their research orally and in writing. Students may take the class more than once, up to a total of 4 credits. Students must be prepared to spend 4-8 hours/week outside of class on the research project. BIOL 2299 -- Independent Study, Common Course Outline Prerequisites: One biology course successfully completed with a grade of C or better and permission of the instructorDesigned to offer students the opportunity to do extensive reading or research on a specific topic in biology.
