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MSU-Northern 2010-2011 Catalog
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BIOLOGY General Biology (BIOB), Ecological Biology (BIOE), Micro Biology (BIOM), Organismal Biology (BIOO) and Human Biology (BIOH)BIOB 101 Discover Biology (BIOL 151) BIOB 101 Discover Biology
An introduction to biology, including chemical principles, cell structure and function, classification and characteristics of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals, and such ecological concepts as ecosystems, energy relationships, cycles, succession, and populations.
BIOB 102 Discover Biology Laboratory (BIOL 151) BIOB 101 Discover Biology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOB 101.
BIOB 160 Principles of Living Systems (BIOL 140) BIOB 160 Principles of Living Systems
The structure and function of plant and animal cells, including respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, and protein synthesis. Other topics considered are tissues, embryology, and unicellular organisms
BIOB 161 Principles of Living Systems Laboratory (BIOL 141) BIOB 161 Principles of Living Systems Laboratory
Laboratory studies in cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, tissues, embryology, and unicellular organisms.
BIOB 290 Undergraduate Research (BIOL 250) BIOB 290 Undergraduate Research
Opportunity to perform undergraduate research under the counsel and guidance of departmental staff. Students will summarize research results in scientific papers and oral presentations.
BIOB 298 Cooperative Education (BIOL 298) BIOB 298 Cooperative Education
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
BIOB 420 Evolution BIOB 420 Evolution
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern evolutionary biology, which explains the unity and diversity of life. This integrative course synthesizes principles from molecular, cellular, and organismal biology in an analysis of biological diversity in the context of evolutionary patterns and processes. Class periods include lecture/seminar, group activities, and discussion of journal articles from the primary literature. A literature review and research paper using peer-reviewed primary literature is required.
BIOB 450 Molecular Biology Techniques (BIOL 406) BIOB 450 Molecular Biology Techniques
Introduction to such techniques of molecular biology as electrophoresis and chromatography as these methodologies are employed in the fields of cytology, molecular genetics, and physiology.
BIOB 451 Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory (BIOL 406) BIOB 451 Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOB 450
BIOB 485 Molecular Biology and Genetics (BIOL 468) BIOB 485 Molecular Biology and Genetics
Structure and function of cells emphasizing molecular aspects at cellular, organelle, and physiological levels. Molecular composition of cell organelles, structure of eukaryotic genomes including chromosomes, recombination, gene structure and transcription, gene control during development, hormonal influence on gene expression, chemical synthesis, and factors influencing inheritance patterns. Emphasis is on animal cells.
BIOB 486 Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratory (BIOL 468) BIOB 486 Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOB 485.
BIOB 498 Cooperative Education (BIOL 498) BIOB 498 Cooperative Education
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
BIOE 110 Introduction to Environmental Health (BIOL 110) BIOE 110 Introduction to Environmental Health
An orientation to the field of environmental health and human interactions with the environment, including a survey of topics of environmental protection, food and water, wastewater processes, solid waste disposal, living and working environments, epidemiology of environmentally associated diseases, and pollution control policy. Current federal and state regulations are reviewed.
BIOE 370 General Ecology (BIOL 314) BIOE 370 General Ecology
Integrated principles of ecology with special emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems. Some attention directed to selected ecological methods and statistical evaluations via laboratory activities.
BIOE 371 General Ecology Laboratory (BIOL 314) BIOE 371 General Ecology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOE 370.
BIOE 410 Field Biology Methods (BIOL 410) BIOE 410 Field Biology Methods
This course provides experience in using various ecological techniques to measure certain parameters of populations of organisms found in Montana. The course emphasizes careful observation and measurement and allows students to develop an understanding of using statistical methods and demographic data to interpret biological processes and population trends. The course will include such topics as using taxonomic keys, reviewing and evaluating technical literature, habitat surveys, population census methods and others.
BIOE 411 Field Biology Methods Laboratory (BIOL 410) BIOE 411 Field Biology Methods Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOE 410.
BIOE 417 Ecological Methods (BIOL 415) BIOE 417 Ecological Methods
Study of methodologies used by ecologists to examine the environment. Laboratory and field procedures are stressed, together with review of associated ecological concepts.
BIOE 418 Ecological Methods Laboratory (BIOL 415) BIOE 418 Ecological Methods Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOE 417.
BIOE 428 Freshwater Ecology (BIOL 407) BIOE 428 Freshwater Ecology
This course will demonstrate and provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in selected techniques used in the examination, identification and classification of a wide variety of the freshwater organisms that live in Montana’s aquatic systems. Extensive laboratory work and field trips are required.
BIOE 429 Freshwater Ecology Laboratory (BIOL 407) BIOE 429 Freshwater Ecology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOE 428
BIOL 204 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 204 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
An introduction to the organ systems of the human body, including chemical principles, cell and tissue study, and the organ systems: muscular, skeletal, integumentary, digestive, circulatory, immune, respiratory, excretory, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, and reproductive.
BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I
An introduction to the form and function of the parts of the human body, with studies on the tissues, bones, muscles, respiration, and circulation.
BIOL 242 Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 242 Anatomy and Physiology II
Emphasis on the regulations of the energy supply and the internal environment. Units covered are nerves, endocrine, digestion, respiration, blood, cardiovascular, immune, cell metabolism, excretion, acid base balance and reproduction.
BIOL 425/525 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science BIOL 425/525 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science
This course is a study of the practical and hands-on approaches that illustrate the techniques and materials for teaching at the secondary level in physical and biological sciences. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.
BIOL 506 Molecular Biology Techniques BIOL 506 Molecular Biology Techniques
Introduction to such techniques of molecular biology as electrophoresis and chromatography as these methodologies are employed in the fields of cytology, molecular genetics, and physiology. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.
BIOL 507 Freshwater Biology BIOL 507 Freshwater Biology
This course will demonstrate and provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in selected techniques used in the examination, identification and classification of a wide variety of the freshwater organisms that live in Montana’s aquatic systems. Extensive laboratory work and field trips are required. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.
BIOL 508 Flowering Plants of the Plains and Mountains BIOL 508 Flowering Plants of the Plains and Mountains
Study of flowering plants found in prairie, foothill, mountain, reparian, and aquatic habitats. Methods of collection, general identification, and preservation of a series of plant specimens, including development of a herbarium, are included. Graduate credit requirements are described in the syllabus.
BIOL 515 Ecological Methods BIOL 515 Ecological Methods
Study of methodologies used by ecologists to examine the environment. Laboratory and field procedures are stressed, together with review of associated ecological concepts. Graduate credit requirements are described in the syllabus.
BIOL 568 Molecular Biology and Genetics BIOL 568 Molecular Biology and Genetics
Structure and function of cells emphasizing molecular aspects at cellular, organelle, and physiological levels. Molecular composition of cell organelles, structure of eukaryotic genomes including chromosomes, recombination, gene structure and transcription, gene control during development, hormonal influence on gene expression, chemical synthesis, and factors influencing inheritance patterns. Emphasis is on animal cells.
BIOL 635 Advanced Zoology BIOL 635 Advanced Zoology
Characteristics, classification, identification, life history, and ecological distribution of North American mammals and freshwater fish. Laboratory hours are devoted largely to the recognition and identification of representative species.
BIOM 250 Microbiology for Health Sciences (BIOL 217) BIOM 250 Microbiology for Health Sciences
A survey of the microbial world including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi, relationships of microorganisms to man and to the environment including health and disease, cultivation, isolation, microbial metabolism and genetics, with emphasis on antisepsis and medical microbiology for students entering health related fields as well as applied microbiology related to water quality. Appropriate for students in general education and science and health related programs.
BIOM 251 Microbiology for Health Sciences Laboratory (BIOL 217) BIOM 251 Microbiology for Health Sciences Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOM 250
BIOM 400 Medical Microbiology (BIOL 460) BIOM 400 Medical Microbiology
Review of the microbial world involving bacteria and viruses and their impact on human immune function, disease prevention, environmental and industrial applications, and microbial ecology. Designed for students interested in continuing in science, particularly in pharmacy and pre-med.
BIOM 401 Medical Microbiology Laboratory (BIOL 460) BIOM 401 Medical Microbiology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOM 400.
BIOO 220 General Botany (BIOL 221) BIOO 220 General Botany
Introduction to the plant kingdom that primarily focuses upon the cytology, anatomy, morphology, and general physiology of the flowering plants.
BIOO 221 General Botany Laboratory (BIOL 222) BIOO 221 General Botany Laboratory
Laboratory activities that primarily focus upon the cytology, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy of the flowering plants.
BIOO 320 General Botany (BIOL 322) BIOO 320 General Botany
A general survey of the plant kingdom and plant classification with special emphasis on bryophytes, and the non-flowering tracheophytes and their reproductive processes, together with an introduction to algae and the fungi.
BIOO 321 General Botany Laboratory (BIOL 322) BIOO 321 General Botany Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOO 320.
BIOO 335 Rocky Mountain Flora (BIOL 408) BIOO 335 Rocky Mountain Flora
Study of flowering plants found in prairie, foothill, mountain, reparian, and aquatic habitats. Methods of collection, general identification, and preservation of a series of plant specimens, including development of a herbarium, are included.
BIOO 336 Rocky Mountain Flora Laboratory (BIOL 408) BIOO 336 Rocky Mountain Flora Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOO 335.
BIOO 380 Zoology (BIOL 348) BIOO 380 Zoology
A survey of invertebrate and vertebrate animal phyla including classification, morphology, physiology, characteristics, and natural history.
BIOO 381 Zoology Laboratory (BIOL 350) BIOO 381 Zoology Laboratory
The laboratory component of BIOO 380. Microscopic and macroscopic studies of animals. Dissection of squid, earthworms, crayfish, sea stars, dogfish sharks, frogs, fetal pigs, and others.
BIOO 462 Entomology (BIOL 324) BIOO 462 Entomology
An introduction to the anatomy, characteristics and classification of insects including methods of collecting, preserving, identifying, and displaying insects. Preparation of an insect collection is required.
BIOO 463 Entomology Laboratory (BIOL 324) BIOO 463 Entomology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOO 462.
BIOO 470 Ornithology (BIOL 334) BIOO 470 Ornithology
The biology of birds, including their morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and classification. Emphasis on the recognition of Montana species, developed through the use of photos, preserved skins, and local field trips.
BIOO 471 Ornithology Laboratory (BIOL 334) BIOO 471 Ornithology Laboratory
Laboratory for BIOO 470
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Concurrent enrollment in BIOB 102 Lab is required. 
Course Fee: $10.00
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. 
Montana University System Core Course 
This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement.
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