2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

BI 411 Limnology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: BI 210 and CH 112, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Physical, chemical and biological aspects of lakes and streams. Laboratory work includes methods and instruments of field studies.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter odd years
• Prerequisites: BI 210, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lectures on the ecology of the Laurentian Great Lakes. Core subjects include biogeochemistry, community ecology and the ecological consequences of human activities including exotic species introductions, environmental pollution and natural resource management practices.

BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 111 and either BI 218 or CH 450, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Structure and function of eukaryotic cells and organelles, with comparisons to selected features of prokaryotic cells. Topics include methods of study, compartmentalization of cells, cellular energetics, cell signaling, cytoskeletal proteins and the cell cycle. Laboratory work includes microscopy, tissue culture and isolation of cellular components.

BI 405 Immunology 3 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 203 or CLS 213, and CH 220 or CH 325, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to immunology, considering basic immunological mechanisms including humoral and cell-mediated immunity, immunity of infectious disease, immunogenetics and tumor immunology.

BI 404 Virology 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall semester of odd years
• Prerequisites: BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 204 and CLS 214, and CH 220 or CH 325, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introductory course in virology integrating some of the biochemical, genetic and medical implications of viruses with general virology.

BI 402 Microbial Ecology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall semester of even years
• Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 112, CH112, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of microbial population and community interactions. Microbial activities in natural systems and the interactions of microbes with plants and animals will also be studied. Laboratories consist of a mixture of microbiological techniques and independent research projects.

BI 391 Laboratory Experience 1-2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Permission of supervising faculty members and department head.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience in laboratory biology under the supervision of a faculty member engaged in research. A written report of the laboratory experience will be required and placed on file in the department office.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to six credits if topic differs. A course subtitle on the student’s transcript will describe the content of this course, e.g., BI 391 Laboratory Experience in Genetics. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 390 Field Experience 1-2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Permission of supervising faculty member and department head. Can be repeated for up to six credits if topic varies.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience in field biology under supervision of a faculty member engaged in research. A written report of the field experience will be required and placed on file in the department office.

Notes:

A course subtitle on the student's transcript will describe the content of this course, e.g., BI 390 Field Experience in Woodcock Ecology.

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 327 Animal Physiology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 111 and BI 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course focuses on the physiological systems of invertebrates and vertebrates. The comparative method will be used to identify general physiological principles. The subject matter includes metabolism, respiration, circulation, temperature effects, water and solute regulation, and muscle and nerve physiology.

BI 324 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 111 and BI 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A zoological survey of the invertebrates from protozoans to chordates.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.