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Biology Courses
- BIOL-B 351 Fungi (3 cr.) P: passing with grade of C- or better in BIOL-L101 and BIOL-L102. Recommended: Junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor. Morphology, life histories, classification, genetics, physiology, development, ecology, medical and economic importance of fungi. (Occasionally). This course may fullfill the capstone requirement.
- BIOL-B 352 Fungi Laboratory (2 cr.) P: P or C B351. R: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Laboratory and field studies of fungi and their activities. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-B 355 Plant Diversity (4 cr.) P: passing with grade of C- or better in BIOL-L101 and BIOL-L102 Study of major plant groups - algae to flowering plants. Information will be provided on classification, evolution, ecology, cytology, morphology, anatomy, reproduction, life cycle, and economic importance. Two lectures and one three- hour laboratory per week. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-E 111 Basic Biology by Examination I (3 cr.) Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of the basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of BIOL-L 102. Credit not given for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-L 102 or BIOL-L 111. Lecture credit only. One additional laboratory course must be included in the core program. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II (3 cr.) Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of BIOL-L 101. Credit not given for both BIOL-E 112 and BIOL-L 101 or BIOL-L 112. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 100 Humans and the Biological World (3-5 cr.) Principles of biological organization, from molecules through cells and organizations to populations. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms with special reference to humans. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to the Biological Sciences I (4 cr.) P: Placement Exam or departmental authorization. An introductory course designed for biology majors and students majoring in ancillary sciences. Principles of life processes including the chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. (Fall, Spring)
- BIOL-L 102 Introduction to the Biological Sciences II (4 cr.) P: A grade of C- or better in the following courses: BIOL-L 101, CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 125. CHEM-C 106 and CHEM-C 126 may be taken as prerequisites or co-requisites. Integrates a survey of the diversity of life with an emphasis on a comparative review of the major functional systems in diverse groups and an introduction to the principles of ecology. (Summer, Spring)
- BIOL-L 104 Introductory Biology Lectures (3 cr.) An introduction to living organisms. Designed for nonscientists with no background in biology. Does not count as a preprofessional course. Primary emphasis may vary with the instructor. Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-E 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
- BIOL-L 200 Environmental Biology and Conservation (3 cr.) P: P: BIOL-L101 with a grade of C- or better Study of flora and fauna of northwest Indiana through laboratory and fieldwork. Emphasis on identification, classification, life histories, and habitats of organisms and their conservation as renewable resources. (Ocasionally)
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology (3 cr.) P: P: A grade of C- or better in the following courses: BIOL-L 101, CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 125. CHEM-C 106 and CHEM-C 126 may be taken as prerequisites or co-requisites. Structure and function of DNA and RNA. DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition. Mechanism and regulation of gene expression. The genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA. (Fall)
- BIOL-L 215 Conservation Biology (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Fundamental ecology will be presented and applied to conservation of ecosystems and wildlife. In laboratory sessions, students will perform research on restoration of an ecosystem, for example, a prairie. This course is for nonmajors only. (Summer I)
- BIOL-L 290 Introduction to Biological Research (1 cr.) P: P: BIOL-L101 with a grade of C- or better. An introduction to the biological research at IU Northwest, preparing students to undertake BIOL-L 490 research projects. (Fall, Spring)
- BIOL-L 300 Social Implications of Biology (3 cr.) Biological aspects of social problems such as AIDS, genetic engineering, population explosion, eugenics, drug abuse, heredity, hazards of irradiation, etc. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 302 Topics in Human Biology (3 cr.) P: Non-major junior or senior standing. Physiology, genetics, and biochemistry. Topics to be considered may vary from year to year: cancer, genetic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, blood groups, immune system, genetic damage, contraception and pregnancy,environmental hazards, genetic engineering, etc. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 311 Genetics (3-4 cr.) P: P: BIOL-L211 with a passing grade of C- or better. Principles governing the transmission of specific traits to the progeny of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, higher plants, and animals. Analysis at the level of the individual and population; interactions between genetic constitution and environment; application to the study of development, human genetic disease,and agricultural breeding. (Spring)
- BIOL-L 312 Cell Biology (3-4 cr.) P: BIOL-L211 with a passing grade of C- or better. Current views of the structure and function of cellular organelles and components, with emphasis on the flow of information through the cell, the metabolism that supports cellular functions, and differences among different specialized cells. (Fall)
- BIOL-L 316 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality (3 cr.) P: non-major junior standing. An exploration of the anatomical and physiological factors relating to the development of human sexuality with particular emphasis on the biological mechanisms involved in health and disease. Intended for non-majors (odd years, Summer I or II).
- BIOL-Z 317 Developmental Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L311 with a grade of C- or better or BIOL-L 211 and consent of instructor.. Analysis of developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms from single cells. Includes the principles of embryology and analysis of mutations affecting development. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology (3 cr.) P: P: BIOL-L211 with a passing grade of C- or better; AND CHEM-C101 with a passing grade of C- or better OR CHEM-C105 with a passing grade of C- or better. An introductory survey of the basic principles of immunology and their practical applications. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 323 Molecular Biology Laboratory (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L211 with a passing grade of C- or better. Manipulation and analysis of genes and genomes. Gene cloning and library screening. Gene amplification and disease diagnosis. Gene mapping and southern blot analysis of complex genome structure. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 331 Human Genetics (3 cr.) P: BIOL-311 with a passing grade of C- or better OR by consent of instructor. Principles of heredity at the molecular, cellular, individual, and population levels. Credit not given for both BIOL-L 363 and BIOL-L 331. This course may fullfill the capstone requirement. (Fall)
- BIOL-L 378 Biological Aspects of Aging (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L100, PHYS-P130, or equivalent with a grade of C- or better. Biological mechanisms that alter cells with age and the effects those changes have on the human organism as a whole. Models for the aging process will be presented, as well as research done on the major systems of the body. For non-majors only. (even years, Summer I or II)
- BIOL-L 391 Special Topics in Biology (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of the instructor. Study and analysis of selected biological issues and problems. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with change in topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II)
- BIOL-L 403 Biology Seminar (1 cr.) Individual presentation of topics of current importance. Student cannot enroll for more than two semesters for credit. (Spring)
- BIOL-L 473 Ecology (3-4 cr.) P: 8 credit hours of biology courses above the 100 level with grade of C- or better. Major concepts of ecology for science majors or science education majors; relation of individual organisms to their environment; population ecology; structure and function of ecosystems. Course serves as one option for capstone course for the biology major. (Fall)
- BIOL-L 476 Regional Ecology (2 cr.) P: BIOL-L473 with a grade of C- or better OR consent of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors only. Selective trips to ecological areas to study both the flora and fauna of a biome. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 482 Restoration Ecology (3 cr.) P: 8 credit hours of biology courses above the 300 level with grade of C- or better. This course presents the fundamentals of ecology and restoration ecology to the restoration/reestablishment of natural ecological communities. The lab will feature actual restoration/reestablishment of wetlands, prairies, savannas, woodlands, and forests of Northwest Indiana. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 483 Conservation Biology (3 cr.) P: 8 credit hours of biology courses at or above the 300 level. This course will present scientific fundamentals applied to conservation of endangered species, biodiversity, and ecosystems. The lab will feature field experiments that evaluate the level of success of various conservation projects (e.g., plant diversity, animal diversity, ecosystem function) in Northwest Indiana. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-L 490 Individual Study (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of faculty supervising research. Must complete a written assignment as evidence of each semester's work and present an oral report to complete more than 6 credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer I, II)
- BIOL-L 498 Internship in Professional Practice (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of Department. Provides an opportunity for students to receive credit for selected career-related work. Evaluation by employer and faculty sponsor on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- BIOL-L 499 Internship in Biology Instruction (3 cr.) P: Consent of departmental chairperson. Supervised experience in teaching undergraduate biology courses. (Fall, Spring, Summer) May be repeated once for credit.
- BIOL-M 200 Microorganism in Nature and Disease (3-4 cr.) R: high school chemistry and biology. Principles of microbiology, including the study of major microbial groups, cultivation, physiology and genetics, destruction, and control of microorganisms in nature and disease. For students in programs requiring one semester of microbiology (not premedical or medical technology students). Includes laboratory (Spring, Summer)
- BIOL-M 310 Microbiology (3-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 105 - CHEM-C 106, BIOL-L 211, or permission of instructor. Application of fundamental biological principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment. (Fall)
- BIOL-M 420 Environmental Microbiology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-M310 with a grade of C- or better or consenst of instructor. Introduction to important concepts in environmental microbiology, including biogeochemical cycles, microbial habitats, public health microbiology, water and wastewater treatment, and the methods used to observe and measure microbial processes. This course meets the intensive writing requirement for the IU Northwest campus. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-M 440 Medical Microbiology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-M310 with a grade of C- or better or consenst of instructor. Microorganisms as agents of disease; host/parasite relationships; epidemiology. (Occasionally)
- BIOL-N 213 Human Biology Lab (1 cr.) Laboratory to accompany Human Biology Lecture. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Human Biology (P130) lecture. Consent of instructor is required. (Fall)
- BIOL-Z 318 Developmental Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) P: BIOL-L211 with a passing grade of C- or better AND BIOL L311 with with a passing grade of C- or better and either concurrently enrolled in BIOL Z317 or having passed Z317 previously with grade of C- or better. A laboratory about developing organisms, with emphasis on vetrebrate embryology and organogenesis.
- BIOL-Z 406 Vertebrate Zoology (3-4 cr.) P: BIOL-L101 and BIOL-L102 with grade of C- or better. Morphology, ecology, life history, physiology, and general biology of vertebrates. (Spring)
- BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology (3 cr.) P: BIOL L211 with a passing grade of C- or better AND CHEM C341 (or equivalent) with passing grade of C- or better AND at least junior standing. Experimental procedures and results relative to glandular interrelationships; mode of actions of hormones and their role in behavior of organisms. This course may fulfill the capstone requirement. (odd years, Spring)
- BIOL-F 116 FIrst Year Seminar in Biology (3 cr.) This class is an introduction to life at IU Northwest, the value of a college degree, and success as a college student. In this class, you will explore colorful topics, have discussions with your instructor and your fellow students, conduct research, and present your findings both to your class and to a wider community. You will spend time reflecting on what you have learned and how you can apply it in your future career at IUN. Additionally, this course will also cover basic theories and principles of various fields of Biology (Fall, Spring).
- BIOL-T 592 Social Implications of Biology (3 cr.) Biological aspects of social problems such as AIDS, genetic engineering, population explosion, eugenics, drug abuse, heredity, hazards of irradiation, etc.
- BIOL-T 570 Evolution (3 cr.) Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution; the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life: the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods of inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.