BIOL 101-101L.  Biology Survey 1. Biological concepts as they relate to ecological and societal problems: nutrition, structure and function of selected body systems, reproduction, metabolic cycles, heredity, evolution, and a survey of plants and animals.  Lecture, two hours; lab or small group discussion, two hours per week. 3 sem. hrs. (This course does not serve as a prerequisite for upper division courses in biology.) Link to WebCT

BIOL 151-151L.  General Biology.  An introduction to modern biological concepts: biochemistry, cytology, morphology, physiology, genetics, embryology, zoology, botany, and ecology.  Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours per week. 4 sem. hrs. Link to WebCT

BIOL 153-153L.  General Biology.  A continuation of BIOL 151-151L.  Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours per week.  Prerequisite: BIOL 151-151L. 4 sem. hrs. Link to WebCT
(BIOL 151-151L and 153-153L are the prerequisites for all upper level biology courses unless otherwise indicated.)

BIOL 211.  Environmental Biology.  Historic and current ecological principles and human impact on the environment, Alternative modes of action are sought and discussed for South Dakota and the world.  Prerequisite: BIOL 101-101L recommended. 3 sem. hrs. Link to WebCT. 

Note:  This course has been offered online.  Contact the Department of Biology for more information. 

BIOL 221-221L.  Human Anatomy.  A study of human structure, system by system correlating gross structure to microscopic structure and function.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.

BIOL  291.  Special Problems.  In depth exploration of topics in biology selected to complement current course offerings.  Prerequisite: BIOL 153-153L. 1-3 sem. hrs.

BIOL  301-301L.   Plant Systematics.  Classification, identification and economic value of flowering plants.  Field and laboratory   work involves collection and identification of plant families.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 311-311L.  Ecology.  Theoretical and applied ecology covering global ecosystems and the impact of land management practices.  Laboratory and field trips demonstrate ecological principles and study communities in the area.  Lecture-laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.* Link to WebCT

BIOL  325-325L. Physiology.  The function of cells, tissues, and organs, emphasizing mammalian systems.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 221-221L and CHEM 326-326L. 4 sem. hrs.

BIOL 331-331L.  Microbiology.  Introduction with emphasis on bacterial physiology. genetics, and ecology. Laboratory exercises concentrate on isolation, identification, and enumeration of bacteria from a variety of natural sources.  Prerequisite: CHEM 114-114L.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs. Link to WebCT

BIOL 343-343L.  Cell and Molecular Biology.  Cell structure and functions, with emphasis on the integration of biochemistry, classical cell biology, molecular biology, and new aspects of bioengineering.  Lecture six hours per week.  Prerequisite: BIOL 151-151L. 4 sem. hrs. * Link to WebCT
*Course not offered every year

BIOL  351-351L. Plant Structure and Function.  Plant diversity, including an overview of all plant phyla, and emphasis on structure, function, evolutionary relationships.  Prerequisite: BIOL 153-153L.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.  Link to WebCT

BIOL  357-357L. Invertebrate Zoology.  A study of marine and fresh water invertebrate phyla with laboratory study of living organisms, experimental studies, field collections, identification of local invertebrates and study of preserved material.  Lecture-/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.

BIOL 363-363L.  Ornithology.  Biology and classification of birds: bird ecology and identification in the field. Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.* Link to WebCT
*Course not offered every year.  Note:  This course is also offered online.

BIOL 365-365L.  Vertebrate Zoology.  Taxonomy and biology of vertebrates.  Field classification and specimen preparation.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 371-371L.  Genetics.  The nature of genetic material, its transmission from generation to generation, and its control of structure and function; including Mendelian, molecular, developmental and population aspects. Laboratory work with plants, animals, and microorganisms.  Lecture/laboratory, six hours per week. 4 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 373.  Evolutionary Biology.  Modern and historical concepts in evolutionary mechanisms.  Prerequisite: BIOL 101-101L or BIOL 153-153L. 2 sem. hrs.* Link to WebCT
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 422-422L. Immunology. Immunology and immunochemistry, mechanisms of immunologic injury, and their application to clinical immunology. Lab will encompass serological techniques for detecting and measuring the presence of antigens or antibodies in specimen and non-specific immune responses. Prerequisite: CHEM 114-114L. 4 credits

BIOL 440.  Advanced Topics in Virology.  Plant and animal pathogenic viruses with emphasis on genome characteristics, mode of replication, spread and diagnosis.  Modern strategies to prevent and control viral diseases.  Lecture two hours per week.  The course will alternate with BIOL 443.  Prerequisites: BIOL 151-151L/153-153L.  BIOL 331-331L, BIOL 343. 2 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 465.  Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology.  Creative laboratory techniques in DNA purification DNA fingerprinting, and hybridization.  Basic skills of molecular biology, enzyme digestion, gel electrophoresis and analysis of genes using advanced methods in molecular biology.  Laboratory six hours per week.  This course will alternate with BIOL 440.  Prerequisites: BIOL 151-151L/153-153L, BIOL 343, CHEM 112-112L/114-114L. 2 sem. hrs.

BIOL  467-467L.  Parasitology.  Parasitic protozoa, helminths, arthropods and their diagnosis; interaction parasitology with immunology and pathology in diseases of humans and animals.  Lecture/laboratory, four hours per week. 3 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 468.  Scientific Imaging.  This course is a technology course enabling students to become proficient at scientific imaging.  The course will contain the following components:  digital microscopy techniques, digital/multimedia file editing and web publishing, field photography techniques and analysis, and GPS and GIS systems.  3 sem. hr. *

*Course not offered every year

BIOL  483-483L.  Developmental Biology.  Analysis of developmental processes in animal from gametogenesis through tissue and organ formation, including cell differentiation (cell/tissue processes and their genetic control). 4 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 484-484L   Environmental Science and Conservation.  An in-depth coverage of the impact of mankind on natural resources exploring ways in which these can be harnessed in an environmentally sustainable fashion.  Topics covered include: population, habitat conservation, biodiversity, soil erosion, water supplies, pollution, waste disposal and the energy crisis.  Lectures are complemented with films and class surveys of current environmental statistics using library resources and the Internet.  Prerequisites: BIOL 151-151L and 153-153L. 3 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 490.  Senior Seminar.  An examination of professional ethics and emphasizing access to the scientific literature, use of the library, and presentation of a seminar.  1 sem. hr. Link to WebCT

BIOL  491. Biological Problems.  Research opportunity at three levels: one semester hour at the freshman-sophomore level, and one or two semester hours at upper class and graduate level in a specific area of student interest.  Prerequisite: consent of project advisor. 1-2 sem. hrs

BIOL  492.  Special Topics.  In depth exploration of topics in biology selected to complement current course offerings.  Prerequisites: BIOL 101-101L or BIOL 153-153L. 1-3 sem. hrs.

BIOL  495.  Practicum in Teaching Biology Laboratory.  Student assistants will attend, help set up and help teach an introductory science laboratory, in collaboration with a faculty instructor.  Prerequisites: junior standing, 16 hours completed in appropriate lab courses, and permission of the lab instructor and department chair.  1 sem. hr.

BIOL  695.  New Concepts in the Teaching of Biology.  Current materials and methods use on the secondary level in the biological and biochemical areas. 2 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 700.  Principles of Biology.  A general review with emphasis on the latest theories and concepts in areas such as biochemistry  of life, cell theory and ultrastructure,  physiological functions, general and molecular genetics, developmental patterns, diversity of life, evolution and ecology.  Includes field and laboratory experiments in modern biological problems. 4 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year

BIOL 797.  Thesis or Project Paper. 6 or 3 sem. hrs.*
*Course not offered every year
 

SEED 413.  7-12 Science Methods.  Current approaches to secondary teaching in science.  Laboratory experiences, science facilities and purchases.  Students with majors and/or minors in more than one science field will enroll for three hours credit, others will enroll for two hours credit. 2-3 sem. hrs.