Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
Biology
BIOL 450N - Special Topics: Plant Biology
(1 to 3 units)Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Organization, development, and regulation of the immune system, antibody structure and function, cellular and humoral effector mechanisms in immunity, and immunologic mechanisms in disease. (Formerly BIOL 460 R/660 R; implemented Spring 2006.)
BIOL 454 - Genomic Conflict, Epigenetics & Human Disease
(3 units)Survey of agents of genomic conflict and non-Mendelian genetic mechanisms, with emphasis on their implications for phenotypic disruption and human disease.
(3 units)Survey of the molecular basis of epigenetic events on chromatin fibers and nuclear functions (transcriptions, DNA replication, repair) in development and cancer.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 315.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Combining behavioral sciences and genetics to study the role of genes and environmental factors involved in a variety of complex behaviors of humans and animals.
(2 units)A combination of guided exercises and student-designed projects will provide training in techniques to study neural mechanisms underlying development and behavior.
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course: 1. Students will be able to present and evaluate alternative technical approaches to neuroscience research, especially regarding commonly employed experimental techniques. 2. Students will be able to perform experimental techniques in a laboratory setting, including: fluorescent microscopy, extracellular electrophysiology, and behavioral analysis in invertebrates and humans. 3. Students will be able to record all data and present for evaluation: organized records and reports containing experimental protocol, results, and data analysis. 4. Students will be able to show competency in experimental research including record keeping, by designing, executing, and presenting a short research project. 5. Students will be able to describe data analysis for electroencephalography techniques.
(3 units)Review of field and laboratory studies on the determinants and mechanisms of animal behavior to establish relations between behavior of similar and different species.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above AND two courses in biology OR one course in biology and one course in psychology.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(4 units)Growth and regulation of populations, interactions among populations, structure and function of communities. (Formerly BIOL 485 R/685 R; implemented Spring 2005.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Fall - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Brief treatment of plant and animal evolution. Prehistoric, historic and present-day world-wide distribution of plant formations and associated animal life. Examples of human impact on biotic life such as domestications, transfers and extinctions. (Formerly BIOL 434/634; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Directed research course for biology majors under the guidance of a faculty member. Design and conduct original research leading to the presentation of a paper.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 unit)Survey of periodical literature of biology. Oral and written reports by the student will give experience in searching and interpreting literature. Maximum of 6 credits.
Units of Lecture: 1 Offered Every Fall and Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Genetics of populations and mechanisms of evolution. Includes equilibrium conditions and forces altering gene frequencies and polygenic and quantitative inheritance.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall - Odd Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Molecular structures and mechanisms involved in the storage, transmission and utilization of genetic information in simple and complex organisms; principles of recombinant DNA methodology.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(4 units)Pattern and process in the evolution of life on earth. (Major capstone course.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Fall and Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of aquatic environments with particular emphasis on ecological processes.
Units of Lecture: 2 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Theory and application or scientific principles to the preservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of natural resources. Local and global issues are addressed.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Survey of biological diversity at taxonomic, species, and ecosystem levels, emphasizing historical and current patterns, phylogenetic relationships, and current conservation challenges.
Units of Lecture: 2 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 unit)Optional course to accompany BIOL 433/BIOL 633 . Bird identification, behavior and ecology in the field. (Formerly BIOL 377; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(2 units)Systematics, ecology and biology of fishes. (Formerly BIOL 372; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 2 Offered Every Spring - Odd Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course: 1. Students will be able to explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments. 2. Students will be able to categorize fish using taxonomic tools. 3. Students will be able to identify fish in their natural habitat. 4. Students will be able to explain the connection between fish behavior, life cycle, and evolution with ecology and conservation. 5. Students will be able to write a research proposal on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on a specific aspect of Ichthyology. 6. Students will be able to to create and present a lecture on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on an aspect of Ichthyology.
(4 units)Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory emphasizes Great Basin herpetofauna-identification, experiments and field studies. (Formerly BIOL 375; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(4 units)Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of mammals. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field studies. (Formerly BIOL 378; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study. (Formerly BIOL 370; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 2 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring - Odd Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Organization, development, and regulation of the immune system, antibody structure and function, cellular and humoral effector mechanisms in immunity, and immunologic mechanisms in disease. (Formerly BIOL 460 R/660 R; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
BIOL 654 - Genomic Conflict, Epigenetics & Human Disease
(3 units)Survey of agents of genomic conflict and non-Mendelian genetic mechanisms, with emphasis on their implications for phenotypic disruption and human disease.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Survey of the molecular basis of epigenetic events on chromatin fibers and nuclear functions (transcriptions, DNA replication, repair) in development and cancer.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Combining behavioral sciences and genetics to study the role of genes and environmental factors involved in a variety of complex behaviors of humans and animals.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Review of field and laboratory studies on the determinants and mechanisms of animal behavior to establish relations between behavior of similar and different species.
Units of Lecture: 3 Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(4 units)Growth and regulation of populations, interactions among populations, structure and function of communities. (Formerly BIOL 485 R/685 R; implemented Spring 2005.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Fall - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Brief treatment of plant and animal evolution. Prehistoric, historic and present-day world-wide distribution of plant formations and associated animal life. Examples of human impact on biotic life such as domestications, transfers and extinctions. (Formerly BIOL 434/634; implemented Spring 2006.)
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
BIOL 705 - Current Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology
(2 to 3 units)Review and analysis of recent literature on selected topics concerning the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Maximum of 9 credits.
Offered Every Spring - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Introduction to various mathematical tools used in modeling ecological phenomena, discussion of models in ecological literature, development of a simulation model as a project.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring - Odd Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
BIOL 722 - Molecular Ecology II: Techniques and Analyses
(2 units)Use and interpretation of molecular genetic methods and their application to studies in ecology and evolution.
Units of Lecture: 1 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(4 units)Principles of research methods, including experimental design, for ecology-related fields. Discussion of statistical issues; development of research proposals.
Units of Lecture: 3 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 unit)Presentation of original research by visiting scientists, NSHE faculty, and graduate students completing masters and doctoral degrees. Maximum of 2 credits for masters or 4 credits for Ph.D.
Units of Lecture: 1 Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 to 3 units S/U Only)Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.
Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 to 4 units)Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.
Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Overview of biomedical engineering. Application of advanced engineering and scientific techniques to problems in medicine and biology. Required of all BME majors.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Principles of modem electronic design including microcomputer applications, transducer technology, digital design, interface design, biomedical information systems.
(3 units)Overview of biomedical engineering. Application of advanced engineering and scientific techniques to problems in medicine and biology. Required of all BME majors.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Principles of modem electronic design including microcomputer applications, transducer technology, digital design, interface design, biomedical information systems.
Units of Lecture: 2 Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(2 units)A student-led forum in which ethical issues associated with the conduct of scientific research are considered in detail. Limited to students seeking Master’s or Ph.D’s.
Units of Lecture: 2 Offered Every Fall - Even Years Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Preparation of a research grant proposal on dissertation topic or any other BME research topic using a format defined by a major national funding agency.
Units of Independent Study: 3 Offered Every Fall and Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 unit)Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.
Units of Independent Study: 1 Offered Every Fall and Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(1 to 4 units)Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.
Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Lecture and round-table discussion by visiting industry scientists and university faculty on biotechnology diversity in objectives and employment.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course:
(3 units)Overview of finance for non-business majors. Topics from the three main areas of finance: markets and institutions, investments, and managerial finance.
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ACC 202; ECON 100, and must be declared into a business major or minor.
Units of Lecture: 3 Offered Every Fall and Spring Student Learning Outcomes (if available): Upon completion of this course: