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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Astronomy
  

  • AST 392 Directed Research: Astronomy (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Supervised research in an area of astronomy currently under investigation by one or more members of the astronomy faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • AST 394 Topics: Astronomy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): AST 115  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics of current astronomical interest or significant physical and philosophical importance, e.g., cosmology, black holes, relativity, stellar evolution, the interstellar medium, observational techniques, space flight, and exobiology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • AST 397 Special Projects: Astronomy (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Completion of an independent project in astronomy.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • AST 399 Independent Study in Astronomy (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): AST 394 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Directed projects for advanced students.
    Repeatable: No
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  • AST 492 Directed Research: Astronomy (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 8 semester hours of upper division physics or astronomy courses.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Supervised research in an area of astronomy currently under investigation by one or more members of the astronomy faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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Athletic Training Program
  

  • ATP 101 Concepts of Athletic Training (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Athletic Training educational and professional requirements.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 200 Medical History and Documentation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 201  and ATP 280 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry-level certified athletic trainer to conduct a patient history, identify the parts of the evaluation process, and produce appropriate documentation associated with the process. The course will focus on pathology, etiology, clinical skills for assessment, proper care, and referral to other health care personnel when necessary.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 201 ROM, Goniometry, and Manual Muscle Test (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 200  and ATP 280 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry-level certified athletic trainer to conduct the basic physical assessments skills associated with orthopedic evaluation.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 280 Pre-Athletic Training (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permit of ATEP Director.
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 200  and ATP 201 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Knowledge, skills, and values necessary for a student entering the Athletic Training Education Program (ATP). The lab portion of the course emphasizes skill development in areas including but not limited to: immediate injury treatment, application of orthopedic appliances, and taping/wrapping. The course includes 50 hours observation with athletic trainers in a variety of employment settings. Students applying to the ATEP must take this course simultaneously with KIN 280 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 296 Athletic Training Clinical I (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HEA 135 , PHE 280.
    Taught: Spring only
    A laboratory instruction and evaluation of NATA education competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the topics presented in PHE 280 and other pre-professional courses. The course has an associated clinical assignment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 300 Equipment Intensive Field Experience Program (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    The primary focus is the application of sport related equipment and includes knowledge and skills associated with high-risk sports medical coverage. Athletic Training students must complete a minimum of 60 clock hours.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 320 Emergency Care in Athletic Training (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 280  and KIN 280 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This laboratory course will prepare the athletic training students to recognize, monitor and administer the appropriate emergency medical care to an injured or ill athlete. This laboratory course emphasizes knowledge and skill development in areas including, but not limited to recognition and management of emergency situations, such as cardiac, respiratory, heat related illnesses, diabetic and spinal cord injuries.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • ATP 333 Lower Extremity Evaluation (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 280 , ATP 280 , ATP 200 , ATP 201 , BIO 208  and BIO 208L .
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 333L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer to assess lower extremity injuries associated with athletes and the physically active. The course will focus on pathology, etiology, clinical skills for assessment, proper care, and referral to other health care personal when necessary.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 333L Lower Extremity Evaluation Lab (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 333 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer for evaluation of lower extremity injuries associated with athletes and the physically active. The course will focus on the clinical skills needed for the examination and clinical diagnosis of injures to the lower extremity.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 334 Upper Extremity Evaluation (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 200 , ATP 201 , ATP 280 , KIN 280 , BIO 208 , and BIO 208L .
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 334L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer to assess upper extremity injuries associated with athletes and the physically active. The course will focus on pathology, etiology, clinical skills for assessment, proper care, and referral to other health care personal when necessary.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 334L Upper Extremity Evaluation Lab (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 334 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer for evaluation of upper extremity injuries associated with athletes and the physically active. The course will focus on the clinical skills needed for the examination and clinical diagnosis of injures to the upper extremity.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 335 Head and Spine Evaluation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 200 , ATP 201 , ATP 280 , KIN 280 , BIO 208 , and BIO 208L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry-level certified athletic trainer to assess spine and core injuries associated with athletes and the physically active. The course focuses on pathology, etiology, clinical skills for assessment, proper care, and referral to other health care personnel when necessary.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 350 Athletic Training Junior Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 367 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course involves discussion of student experiences in clinical athletic training and laboratory practice of skills required for clinical athletic training. This course has an associated clinical assessment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 366 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 200 , ATP 201 , ATP 280 , KIN 280 , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , and permission from instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The purpose of this course is to provide students a guided application of knowledge, skills, clinical decision making, and professional behaviors in a real world patient care setting. The course reflects introductory content including but not limited to: taping, rapping, triage, first-aid, injury recognition, initial treatment, and SOAP note writing. Students complete a total of 50 clock hours with a clinical education preceptor. For more details on clinical assignment requirements and eligibility please contact the Athletic Training Education Program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 367 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum II (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 350 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The purpose of this course is to provide students a guided application, knowledge, skills, clinical decision making, and professional behaviors n a real world patient care setting. The course reflects content including but not limited to examination of common injuries and conditions associated with the physical activity patient. Students complete 10 hours/per week (150 total) with a clinical education preceptor. For more details on clinical assignment requirements and eligibility please contact the Athletic Training Education Program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 394 Athletic Training Practicum II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Athletic Training Program; ATP 333 .
    Taught: Fall only
    A laboratory instruction and evaluation of NATA education competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the topics presented in ATP 333 , PHE 280 and other athletic training major courses. Course has an associated clinical assignment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 396 Athletic Training Clinical III (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Athletic Training Program; ATP 334 , ATP 420 , and KIN 370 .
    Taught: Spring only
    A laboratory instruction and evaluation of NATA education competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the topics presented in ATP 334 , ATP 420 , and PHE 370 and other athletic training major courses. Course has an associated clinical assignment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 420 General Medical for Athletic Training (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 280 , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , BIO 209 , and BIO 209L .
    Taught: Fall only
    The principles necessary for an entry level certified athletic trainer to identify, assess, and provide appropriate care and referral of general medical (non-orthopedic conditions commonly seen by sports medicine specialists.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 425 Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 280 , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , BIO 209 , and BIO 209L .
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 425L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Provide knowledge, skills, and values that the entry level certified athletic trainer must possess to plan, implement, document, and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of injuries to and illness of athletes and others involved in physical activity. The course has a 1 hour mandatory lab.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 425L Therapeutic Modalities Lab (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 425 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer must possess to plan, implement, document, and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of injuries to and illness of athletes and other involved in physical activity.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 430 Pharmacology for Athletic Training (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 280 , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , BIO 209 , and BIO 209L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Exploration of legal, physiological, and ethical parameters governing the use of pharmacological agents commonly used in the athletic training settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 435 Administration of Athletic Health Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 280 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Provides the athletic training student with information that will enhance his/her ability to function effectively as a professional and to enhance awareness of current administrative, professional, and legal issues pertaining to athletic training and sports medicine.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 440 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 334 , ATP 334L , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , BIO 209 , BIO 209L , and KIN 370 .
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 440L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Provides the knowledge, skills, and values that entry-level certified athletic trainers must possess to plan, implement, document, and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic exercise programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning of the injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 440L Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Lab (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 440 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Knowledge, skills, and values required for an entry level certified athletic trainer must possess to plan, implement, document, and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic exercise in the treatment of injuries to and illness of athletes and other involved in physical activity.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ATP 450 Senior Teaching and Research Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 350 .
    Co-requisite(s): ATP 467 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course employs peer teaching, which allows the senior level student to disseminate knowledge to underclassmen. The student will assist the course instructor in teaching the students in the hands on skills associated with either ATP 333L , ATP 334L , ATP 425L , or ATP 440L .
    Repeatable: No
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  • ATP 455 Athletic Training Senior Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 440  and ATP 440L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Provides a comprehensive review of modern athletic training issues. The course is also designed to provide the student with an introduction to research methods for health sciences/athletic training
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 466 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum IIIA (9 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 333 , ATP 333L , ATP 334 , ATP 334L , ATP 335 , ATP 367 , ATP 425 , ATP 425L , ATP 440 , ATP 440L  and permission from instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The purpose of this course is to provide students a guided application, knowledge, skills, clinical decision making, and professional behaviors in a real world patient care setting. The course reflects content including but not limited to the treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries/conditions associated with the physical active patient. This is a culminating clinical education experience in which students are required to 40 hours per/week with a clinical education preceptor. As a result of the clinical demands students are not allowed to enroll in more than 3 additional credit hours.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 467 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum IIIB (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ATP 366 , ATP 367 , ATP 425 , ATP 425L , ATP 440  and ATP 440L .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The purpose of this course is to provide students a guided application, knowledge, skills, clinical decision making, and professional behaviors in a real world patient care setting. The course reflects content including but not limited to the professional service, organizational/administrative and pharmacology. This is a culminating clinical education experience in which students are required to complete a total of 50 clock hours with a clinical education preceptor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 494 Athletic Training Practicum IV (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Athletic Training Program; ATP 430 , ATP 425 , KIN 260 , KIN 340 .
    Taught: Fall only
    A laboratory instruction and evaluation of NATA education competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the topics presented in ATP 430 , ATP 425 , PHE 260 and 440. The course has an associated clinical assignment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 496 Athletic Training Clinical V (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Athletic Training Program; ATP 435 , ATP 440 , PSY 405  and KIN 349 .
    Taught: Spring only
    A laboratory instruction and evaluation of NATA education competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the topics presented in ATP 435 , ATP 440 , PSY 405 , PHE 465 and other athletic training major courses. The course has an associated clinical assignment that provides a supervised practical experience in an athletic training setting.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ATP 499 Independent Study in Athletic Training (1-6 credits)

    Hours: 1-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Directed readings, independent research, or other areas of specific or individual academic interest. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Written agreement between faculty and student must be submitted to department chair within first two weeks of semester; elements of agreement to include purpose, objective, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation procedure.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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Biological Sciences
  

  • BIO 120 Understanding the Living World - NS (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG, 19 in MTH, and 20 in RDG (or SAT equivalent) or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 120L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Cell biology, genetics, ecology, biological evolution, and diversity. Not applicable to the major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 120H Honors Understanding the Living World - NS (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 24 in each division (or SAT equivalent) or accepted admission to the honors program.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 120L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Cell biology, genetics, ecology, biological evolution, and diversity. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 120L Understanding the Living World Laboratory - SL (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 120  or BIO 120H .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Lab to accompany BIO 120  or BIO 120H .
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • BIO 121 Diseases and the Systems they Affect - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG, 19 in MTH, and 20 in RDG (or SAT equivalent) or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Anatomy and physiology, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems and diseases that affect each. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 121L Diseases and the Systems they Affect Laboratory - SL (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + online 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 121 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 121 . Microscopy, anatomy, and physiology.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 123 Human Ecology - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG, 19 in MTH, and 20 in RDG (or SAT equivalent) or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Taught: Spring only
    Applications of ecological science to human impacts on natural ecosystems and use of natural resources; human population dynamics; conservation of biological diversity and ecosystem function. Not applicable to the major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 125 Biological Perspectives of Wellness - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG, 19 in MTH, and 20 in RDG (or SAT equivalent) or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Covers mental health, including depression, panic disorders, and addictions, as well as physical health, including eating disorders, heart attacks, and sexually transmitted diseases, among other topics. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 126 Human Nutrition - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG, 19 in MTH, and 20 in RDG (or SAT equivalent) or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Human nutritional requirements; physiology of digestion and absorption; world food crises; food faddism and miracle diets. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 150 Introduction to Biology I - NS (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum ACT score of 22 in math or completion of MAHD 099  with a C- or higher, or placement into MAT 109  or higher, AND a minimum ACT score of 18 in ENG and 20 in Reading and 19 in each remaining division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all precollege curriculum courses.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 150L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The chemistry of life; cell structure and function; photosynthesis and respiration; cellular reproduction and Mendelian genetics; gene regulation and DNA technology. Suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences, other natural sciences or other preprofessional programs. GENERAL STUDIES: Science inquiry.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 150L Introduction to Biology I Laboratory - NS (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 150 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 150 . Suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences, natural sciences, or other preprofessional programs.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • BIO 151 Introduction to Biology II (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  with a C- or better.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 151L .
    Taught: Spring and summer
    Population genetics and evolution; systematic and diversity of life; organismal systems anatomy and physiology; interrelationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • BIO 151L Introduction to Biology II Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Taught: Spring and summer
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 151 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 155 Orientation to Biology (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 150 .
    Taught: Fall and summer
    Biology issues and applications, methodology, career opportunities, and postgraduate options. Classroom discussions, faculty panels, and written essays.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • BIO 158 Biological Evolution - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Survey of the principles of heredity of biological change, diversity of life, evidence for evolution, forms of selection, speciation, co-evolution, life history strategies, extinctions, human evolution, and evolution of social behavior. Not applicable to the major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • BIO 202 Microbiology for Health Professionals (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): One semester of college biology and one semester of college chemistry (CHE 115  or above).
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 202L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Bacteriological techniques; control, epidemiology, and pathogenicity of microorganism; pathogen host relationships; disease states. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • BIO 202L Microbiology for Health Professionals Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 202 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 202 . Bacteriological techniques.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - NS (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Composite ACT of 19 or any college biology or chemistry course with a grade of C- or better.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 208L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Introduction to human structure and function. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
    ♦
  

  • BIO 208L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory - SL (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 208 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 208 . Gross and microscopic morphology and application of physiological principles.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • BIO 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 208 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 209L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Continuation of BIO 208  with emphasis on structure and function of organ systems. Students should complete both BIO 208  and BIO 209 for an overall survey of human structure and function. Not applicable to a major or minor in biological sciences.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 209L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 209 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 209 . Gross and microscopic morphology and application of physiological principles.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 235 Costa Rican Natural History - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of political, ecological, developmental, and cultural interactions in Costa Rica. Pre- and post-Columbian natural history. Stress on ecological problems and solutions. Required field trip to Costa Rica during spring break.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Global Viewpoints
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  • BIO 272 Medical and Biological Terminology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  or BIO 208 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Derivatives, prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 291W Advanced Writing in Biology - WC (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  or ENG 151, and BIO 151 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Introduction to scientific literature and writing, experimental design, research, and proposal development. Advanced techniques in information search and retrieval, scientific writing, and effective presentation.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Written Communication II
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  • BIO 292 Introduction to Research in Biology (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to research in the biological sciences by participating in a special project or original research directed by a member of the biology faculty. Course intended for science majors interested in biological sciences research but not ready or able to enroll in more advanced research courses. Pass/fail grade only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • BIO 294 Topics: Biological Sciences (1-5 credits)

    Hours: 1-5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Intensive study of specialized subject matter in biological sciences. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 10

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  • BIO 300 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 300L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Organs and organ systems of representative vertebrates; phylogentic relationships among vertebrate classes.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 300L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 300 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 300 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 301 Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 301L .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Classification, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and preservation of invertebrate animals.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 301L Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 301 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 301 . Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 302 General Microbiology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in BIO 151  and CHE 120  or CHE 120H .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 302L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Microbiological techniques; classification and morphology of microorganisms; biochemistry and control of growth; pathogenic microorganisms.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 302L General Microbiology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 302 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 302 . Microbiological techniques.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 303 Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 303L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Classification, evolution, life histories, ecology, and distribution of vertebrates.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 303L Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 303 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 303 . Field trips, including one weekend field trip.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 304 General Ecology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  and BIO 151 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Interrelationships between organisms and their environment.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 304L Ecology Laboratory (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 304 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Sampling techniques, experimental design, and data analyses in ecological research. Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 305 Developmental Biology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 305L .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Principles of embryonic development, mainly using animal model organisms and focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of development.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 305L Developmental Biology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 305 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 305 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 309 Plant Ecology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 304  or consent of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 309L .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Interrelationship of plants and their environment; classification, distribution, structure, and analysis of vegetation; plant succession; ecological methods. Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 309L Plant Ecology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 309 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 309 . Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 311 Mycology (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 311L .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Morphology, identification, evolution, ecology, and culturing techniques of fungi.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 311L Mycology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 311 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 311 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 312 Dendrology (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 312L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Identification and vegetational aspects of woody plants, especially those of eastern U.S.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 312L Dendrology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 312 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 312 . Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 313 General Botany (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 313L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Morphology; taxonomy; physiology; genetics; ecology; evolution.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 313L General Botany Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 313 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 313 . Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 320 Entomology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 320L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, life cycles, classification, and economic effects of insects.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 320L Entomology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 320 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 320 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 342 Biometry (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 , BIO 151L , and STA 205 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Statistical techniques for biological sciences. Fundamental experimental design, exploratory data analysis, parametric and non-parametric tests, and selected multivariate procedures as applied to biological data. Use of statistical software.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 349 Genetics (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  and CHE 121 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 349L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Essential concepts in genetics and genomics; DNA and chromosomes, DNA replication, recombination and repair, mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, epigenetics, gene expression, and bioinformatics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 349L Genetics Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 349 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 349 . Hands-on experience with basic genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology techniques.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 374 Biomathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 , MAT 112  or MAT 129  and STA 205 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Application of basic mathematical models to biological topics such as population growth, Hardy-Weinberg principles and population genetics, competition and predation. Mathematical models include curve fitting, discrete and continuous models, separable differential equations and individual based models.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 380 Human Cadaver Dissection (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  or BIO 208 , and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Summer only
    Preparation of human cadavers for use in anatomy labs via surgical techniques of sharp and blunt dissection. This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of anatomy but is not intended as a replacement for an anatomy course.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 394 Externship: Biological Sciences (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 1-2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Experiential learning at institutions, universities, or businesses specializing in a biological field. Course may be repeated for new externship project; up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course. For students majoring or minoring in biological or environmental sciences.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • BIO 395 Study Abroad in the Biological Sciences (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An opportunity for students to engage in one or more departmentally-approved courses abroad; topic listed in schedule of classes when course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • BIO 396 Practicum: Veterinary Medicine (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  and consent of instructor and a local veterinarian.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Work with a veterinarian specializing in large/small animals to learn skills and acquire practical information about this profession; up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course. For pre-veterinary students.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • BIO 399 Techniques of the Biological Sciences (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  and consent of instructor prior to registration.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Experience in media preparation; in herbarium, museum, and field techniques; in use of laboratory equipment; or in other practical facets of biology. Topics decided upon in consultation between student and instructor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • BIO 400 Advanced Molecular Biology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 349  and CHE 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 400L . CHE 482  recommended.
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to principles of modern molecular biology; DNA and RNA structure and synthesis; protein synthesis; gene structure, expression, and regulation; recombinant DNA techniques; plant and animal models; transgenics; contemporary bioethics issues.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 400L Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 400 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 400 . DNA and RNA purification; DNA cloning and restriction enzyme analysis; plasmid vector screening and purification; Southern blotting; hybridization; polymerase chain reaction (PCR); bacterial cell transformation; fusion proteins.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 402 Evolutionary Neurobiology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  or PSY 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 402L .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Evolution, genetics and function of animal nervous systems from sponges to humans. Includes experience with classic models in neurobiology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 402L Evolutionary Neurobiology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 402 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 402 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 404 Herpetology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 . BIO 300  or BIO 303  recommended.
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 404L .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Evolution, classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of reptiles and amphibians; identification of local species.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 404L Herpetology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 404 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 404 . Field trips, including one weekend field trip.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • BIO 406 Ecosystem Ecology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 406L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Interactions among living and nonliving components of ecosystems; ecosystem functions, services, and processes; trophic dynamics; temporal and spatial dynamics; climate change; pollution; ecosystem techniques and methods in field and lab.
    Repeatable: No
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  • BIO 406L Ecosystem Ecology Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 406 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany BIO 406 .
    Repeatable: No
 

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