2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

BI 221 Comparative Anatomy 4 cr.  (2-0-4)

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

Structural characteristics of representative chordates. Lectures deal with the evolution of body form, skeleton and organ systems as indicated by anatomical relationships. Laboratory work is devoted largely to dissection.

BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 111 and CH 111/112 or CH 111 and concurrent enrollment in CH 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

Introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the genes and the technologies used to study them. Laboratory work will include experiments using DNA, proteins and other biomolecules.

BI 215 Principles of Evolution 4 cr.  (3-1-0)

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

This course broadly examines the key principles of evolutionary biology and the biological processes that generate startling arrays of biodiversity--both past and present. Discussion topics include human influence on the evolution of other species, linkages between evolution and medicine and common misperceptions about biological evolution.

BI 210 Principles of Ecology 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.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

Lectures, field and laboratory studies dealing with the relationships between plants, animals, humans and the ecosphere.

Notes:

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

BI 203 Medical Microbiology 3-5 cr.  (3-0-4)

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: BI 100 or BI 104 or BI 111 or BI 207.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to medically important microorganisms and the role of microbes in human health, infection and immunity. Laboratory focuses on the experimental approach to microbiology.

Notes:

Only students majoring in nursing, licensed practical nursing, or surgical technology may enroll for three credits (3-0-0).

BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of biological diversity including viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Attention is also given to the structure and function of plant and animal organ systems.

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

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

An introduction to the major principles of biology. Topics include chemistry of life, structure and function of cells, heredity, evolution, and ecology.

BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Structure and function of the various systems of the human body. Laboratory includes models and specimens of human material and the collection and analysis of physiological data.

Notes:

May not be applied to any major in biology, or the biology education minor or the human biology minor.

BI 100 Biological Science 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

Study of fundamental concepts of biology that relate to problems confronting individuals and society. Topics include the scientific method; human dependence on other organisms; problems related to food production, human reproduction, inheritance and disease; biological implications of modern technology; and biological problems likely to confront society in the future.

Notes:

May not be applied to a major or minor in biology.

BC 498 Direced Studies in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study by undergraduates in an area of broadcasting and/or mass communication to be specified by the student and the instructor.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to eight credits.