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University of Minnesota Morris
2021-23 Undergraduate Courses
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prereq: new college student in their first contexts. Helps students understand how
American Sign Language (ASL) semester of enrollment at UMM masculinity as a social concept affects their
relationships with the people in their lives,
ASL 1001. Beginning American Sign ANTH 1993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10 approaching gender problems in a rational
Language I. (4 cr. ; Student Option; Every cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) way, and developing cultural sensitivity toward
Fall) Individualized on- or off-campus research masculinity issues.
Students develop a working vocabulary project or other learning activity not covered
in the regular Anthropology curriculum. Topic ANTH 2204. Anthropology of Education:
of conceptually based signs. Emphasis is
determined by the student and instructor. Learning and Schooling in Ethnographic
on receptive abilities. Students develop an
Perspective. (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option;
awareness of the history of sign language
ANTH 2001. How We Study People: Periodic Fall & Spring)
and explore various signing systems, their
Introduction to Methods in Cultural Introduction to the central concepts and
most common uses, and the cultural rules and
Anthropology. (SS; 2 cr. ; Student Option; methods used by cultural anthropologists to
values of American Deaf culture. [Note: no
Every Spring) study and understand educational processes.
credit for students who have received cr for Ed
Survey of methods in cultural anthropology. Exploration of approaches to diverse
1011]
prereq: any 1xxx Anth or Soc course educational settings, including both formal and
ASL 1002. Beginning American Sign informal contexts. The seminar-style format
ANTH 2002. Learning from the Dead:
Language II. (WL; 4 cr. ; Student Option; of the course emphasizes critical thinking
Introduction to Methods in Archaeology and
Periodic Spring) and encourages students to connect the
Biological Anthropology. (SS; 2 cr. ; Student
Continuation of the sequence beginning with readings and course topics to their own lives
Option; Every Spring)
1001. Students develop a working vocabulary and experiences.
Survey of archaeological methods (lithic
of conceptually based signs, receptive ability,
and ceramic analysis, zooarchaeology, ANTH 2206. Sex, Marriage, and Family.
and an awareness of the history of sign
paleoethnobotany, geoarchaeology, etc.), (HDIV; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
language. They also explore various signing
as well as biological anthropology methods Spring)
systems, their most common uses, and the
(genetics, paleoanthropology, bioarchaeology, Introduction to classic anthropological theories
cultural rules and values of American Deaf
etc.). Introduction to data interpretation and of sexuality, kinship, and marriage. Consider
culture. [Note: no credit for students who
site formation processes. Includes lecture how emotional and experiential aspects
have received cr for Ed 1012] prereq: 1001 or
and hands-on work with archaeological and of sex, marriage, and family life--love and
placement or instr consent
biological anthropology materials. prereq: any romance as well as conflict and control--
1xxx Anth course are shaped by formal arrangements known
Anthropology (ANTH) as "social structure." Topics such as gift-
ANTH 2121. Topics in Cultural exchange, cousin-marriage, patrilineal and
Anthropology. (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option; matrilineal descent, incest, arranged marriage,
ANTH 1103. People of the Past: Introduction
Periodic Fall) and the concept of "blood" relations in North
to Archaeology. (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option;
Survey of ethnography (a key genre of American families are addressed. Also explore
Every Spring)
anthropology writing) including classical recent anthropological work on such topics as
Survey of prehistoric and early historic
and contemporary works. Consider issues transnational adoption, marriage migration, and
cultures from around the world. Covers
about how research is conducted, how it is new reproductive technologies.
the development of hunting and gathering
represented in writing, and ethics and consider
societies, origins of agriculture, and growth of ANTH 2501. Medical Anthropology-An
the variety of ways in which anthropologists
urbanization and state-level societies. Overview. (SS; 2 cr. [max 4 cr.] ; Student
approach their work. Some locations, topics,
ANTH 1111. Introductory Cultural and approaches may be determined by student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Anthropology. (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option; interests. Examination of cultural understandings of
Every Fall) health, illness, and healing. Using cross-
Varieties and range of human behavior as ANTH 2151. Professional Skills in cultural examples and an anthropological
revealed through the comparative study of Anthropology. (SS; 2 cr. ; Student Option; perspective, issues such as medicalization,
cultures throughout the world. Concepts Every Fall) authoritative knowledge, and global inequalities
developed by anthropologists to explain both An overview of academic and practical skills are examined. Examples and case studies
the unity and diversity of humankind. needed in the study of anthropology and in may include such diverse topics as childbirth,
anthropology-related careers, including field- nutrition, mental health, disease prevention,
ANTH 1201. Becoming Human: Introduction specific presentation and writing skills. Includes and the role of medical institutions. prereq:
to Biological Anthropology. (SCI-L; 5 cr. ; discussion and examples of career paths in 1111 or Soc 1101
Student Option; Every Spring) and outside of academia. prereq: any 1xxx
What is human nature, and how did we get this Anth course ANTH 2993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10
way? The class covers evolutionary theory, cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring)
modern human biodiversity, our primate ANTH 2202. Men and Masculinities. (SS; 4 Individualized on- or off-campus research
relatives, and human evolution. Includes a 90- cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) project or other learning activity not covered
minute lab session. Introduction to the field of men and masculinity. in the regular anthropology curriculum. Topic
Examines cultural construction of masculinity determined by the student and instructor.
ANTH 1813. Culture on TV: An Introduction in sports, family, work, media, and other
ANTH 3001. Theory in Cultural
to Anthropology. (IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; social realms, with a focus on contemporary
Anthropology. (2 cr. ; A-F only; Spring Even
Periodic Fall) American, Chinese, Mexican, and Japanese
Year)
Introduction to basic anthropological concepts societies. Highlights the multiple masculinities
Examines the historical development of cultural
using popular depictions of "culture" and that exist, showing which are privileged and
anthropological theory, influences that shaped
anthropology in the media, specifically, in what effects this hierarchy of masculinities
historical and contemporary theories in cultural
reality TV. Students watch clips or episodes has. Topics include men's movements and
anthropology, and major debates regarding
of TV shows like "Cops," "Sister Wives," networks, men's socialization, male sexuality
their interpretation. [Note: no credit for students
"Run's House," and "Deadliest Catch." These and fertility, male aggression and violence,
who have received cr for Anth 4901] prereq:
serve as a springboard to critical engagement the idea of machismo, intimacy and friendship
1111
with anthropological concerns and concepts among males, fatherhood, men's experiences
like cultural relativism, ethics of research with sports and work, media representations of ANTH 3002. Theory in Archaeology and
and entertainment, religion, gift exchange, boys and men, and the social construction of Biological Anthropology. (2 cr. ; Student
sexuality, gender, marriage, and kinship. masculinities in different historical and cultural Option; Spring Odd Year)
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Development of theoretical foundation for stances for a more ethically equitable approach results, and ethics in the subfield of
archaeology and biological anthropology, to the past. The goal is to introduce students bioarchaeology. prereq: 1103
particularly evolutionary theory, ecological to scholarly and literary resources that bring
theory, and middle-range theory. Influences opposing viewpoints into conversation with one ANTH 3751. Primatology. (SCI; 2 cr. ;
that shaped historical and contemporary theory another. Student Option; Periodic Spring)
in archaeology and biological anthropology. A survey of non-human primates (monkeys,
prereq: 1103 ANTH 3502. Latinos in the Midwest. (SS; 4 apes, and prosimians), with a focus on their
cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) physical and behavioral adaptations. Also
ANTH 3204. Culture, Food, and Agriculture. Explore the history and experiences of covers basic methods in primatology, the
(ENVT; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Latinos in the Midwest United States. Starting evolution of primate taxonomic groups, and
Spring) from a historical perspective, the course modern conservation status.
Examines food access, production, and examines issues including (im)migration,
consumption from an anthropological ANTH 3761. Human Fossil Record. (SCI; 2
undocumented status, language, religion, race/
perspective. Emphasis on varying uses of cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Spring)
ethnicity, media, and economy. A comparative
and relationships to food including issues In-depth exploration of the human evolution
framework emphasizes the unique context
of sustainability, industrial food production through the fossil record, from the last common
of migration into (rather than out of) rural
systems, food as harmful or medicinal, religious ancestor with chimpanzees (around 6 million
communities as well as those far from a
meanings of food, social class, food marketing, years ago) up to the extinction of the last pre-
national border. Given the context of the local
gender, and nationalism. prereq: 1111 or Soc modern human (sub)species. prereq: 1201
Morris community, the focus is particularly on
1101 or Psy 1051 or instr consent rural Latino experiences. ANTH 3993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10
ANTH 3251. Health and Human Ecology. cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring)
ANTH 3603. Latin American Archaeology. Individualized on- or off-campus research
(ENVT; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
Spring) project or other learning activity not covered
Spring) in the regular anthropology curriculum. Topic
Exploration of human ecology with an Latin America from the earliest human
emphasis on human health and demographics, determined by the student and instructor.
colonization to European contact. Includes
the relationship between socio-environmental societies from northern Mexico through Tierra ANTH 4411. Research in Cultural
factors and human health/demographics, and del Fuego, as well as the Caribbean. Covers Anthropology. (E/CR; 4 cr. ; A-F only; Fall
the evolution of human adaptations. prereq: early hunting gathering societies, origins of Even Year)
any Anth 1xxx course agriculture, the rise of powerful states and Exploration and evaluation of methods used
ANTH 3402. Representations from the empires, and their influence on later Colonial- in cultural anthropology; qualitative methods;
Field: American Indian Ethnography and period societies. research ethics; and design of qualitative
Ethnohistory. (HDIV; 4 cr. ; Student Option; research project. prereq: 1111, 2001
ANTH 3604. Gender and Sexuality in Latin
Periodic Fall) ANTH 4412. Research in Archaeology and
America. (IP; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic
Same as Hist 3402. An analysis of Biological Anthropology. (4 cr. ; A-F only;
Fall & Spring)
ethnographic and ethnohistoric materials Fall Odd Year)
A survey of gender and sexuality in
focusing on specific American Indian cultures. Exploration and evaluation of methods used
contemporary Latin America. Course readings
ANTH 3455. North American Archaeology. attend to the ways gender and sexuality in archaeology and biological anthropology;
(SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & intersect with factors such as race, ethnicity, quantitative methods; research ethics; design
Spring) social class, and religion. Topics include of research project. prereq: 2002
The archaeology of the societies located in women's activism, public health, LGBTQ
ANTH 4501. Archaeological Fieldschool.
the current United States and Canada prior to activism, tourism, and globalized labor.
(SS; 4 cr. [max 8 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic
European colonization. Includes the earliest Summer)
human colonization of North America (circa ANTH 3701. Forensic Anthropology. (SCI-L;
4 cr. ; Student Option; Fall Odd Year) Experience in archaeological fieldwork,
12,000 years ago), early hunting and gathering including excavation, survey, artifact
societies, the development of agriculture, Recovery, identification, and analysis of
human skeletal remains, including investigation processing, and living under field conditions.
and the formation of complex chiefdoms. prereq: instr consent
Emphasis on the diversity of cultures, techniques, identification of age, sex, ancestry,
languages, economies, and environments and cause of death. Two 65-min lectures and ANTH 4902. Senior Seminar. (; 2 cr. ;
found throughout precontact North America. one 2-hour lab weekly. prereq: 1201 or Biol Student Option; Every Spring)
2102 Seminar to guide anthropology majors in
ANTH 3461. Archaeology of Eurasia and
ANTH 3704. Anthropological Genetics. the completion of a directed study project;
Africa. (SS; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic
(SCI; 4 cr. ; A-F only; Periodic Fall & Spring) selection, definition, and execution of research
Fall & Spring)
Genetic variation in Homo sapiens, project. Completion of seminar with research
The archaeology of Europe, Asia, and Africa,
links between genes and behavior, and paper and public presentation of research
from 30,000 years ago up to the development
environmental effects on gene expression. results. prereq: 4411 or 4412
of state-level societies on all three continents.
Focus is on prehistory and non-Classical Inheritance, "race," and population ANTH 4993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10
societies. genetics. Genetics as a data source in cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring)
paleoanthropology, including DNA recovered Individualized on- or off-campus research
ANTH 3465. Archaeology and Native from fossil hominins. Human genetic change project or other learning activity not covered
Peoples. (HDIV; 4 cr. ; Student Option; since the development of agriculture. Basic in the regular anthropology curriculum. Topic
Periodic Fall & Spring) bioinformatic methods. prereq: 1201 or Biol determined by the student and instructor.
Consideration of examples of archaeological 1111
investigations which take Native peoples
and cultures as their objective focus; the ANTH 3705. The Archaeology of Death and Art Education Methods (ARTE)
foundations of a scientific epistemology and Burial. (4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
philosophy underwriting that focus; the reaction Spring) ARTE 4123. Methods of Teaching Art K-12.
and resistance of Native communities to this The study of human remains in archaeological (; 4 cr. ; A-F only; Every Fall)
kind of archaeology and the epistemological sites, with particular attention to the analysis Objectives, curricula, special methods,
differences informing their positions; and of mortuary behavior and reconstruction materials, and evaluation appropriate for
examples of how archaeology might integrate of demographic processes from buried teaching art in K-12. prereq: admission to the
both Native and scientific epistemological populations. Covers theory, methodology, secondary teacher education program, coreq
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SeEd 4102, SeEd 4103, SeEd 4104, SeEd (boats, pots, etc.) can help to place Jesus and political treatment of Byzantine art and the
4105 the relevant Biblical texts into a more detailed various roles that it acquired. Examine political
context. Focus is on the information we can art, religious art, and the many ways in which
Art History (ARTH) gain from archaeological excavations around they were combined. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH
the Mediterranean. prereq: new college student course or jr status or instr consent
ARTH 1101. Interpreting the Visual World: in their first semester of enrollment at UMM
ARTH 3113. Early Islamic Art and Culture.
An Introduction to Art History. (FA; 4 cr. ; ARTH 2102. Art and Archaeology of Ancient (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Spring Odd Year)
Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) Greece. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Fall Odd An investigation of Islamic art and architecture
We live in a visual culture - yet to what Year) in both the secular and religious realm.
extent do we look deeply at, or think critically Beginning with the Bronze Age civilizations Examination of these works in the context
about, the art that surrounds us? This course of the Aegean (Minoan, Cycladic, and of the cultures and historical periods that
introduces students to the field of art history Mycenaean), this course follows the produced them. Begins with the birth of Islamic
and develops their abilities to more carefully development of the painting, sculpture, and art and continues up until the Ayyubid dynasty
observe, analyze, interpret, and appreciate architecture of ancient Greece, concentrating (14th century). prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or
works of art of the past and present. on the Classical period in Athens and the jr status or instr consent
ARTH 1111. Ancient to Medieval Art. (FA; 4 Hellenistic period in the Mediterranean. prereq:
any 1xxx ArtH course or sophomore status or ARTH 3132. Castles and Cathedrals. (FA; 4
cr. ; Student Option; Every Fall)
instr consent cr. ; Student Option; Spring Even Year)
Survey of the major works of art of western
An investigation of the two major forms
Europe from its origins in the Paleolithic ARTH 2103. Art and Archaeology of Ancient of architectural construction in the Middle
period through to the full development of the Rome. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Spring Ages. Exploration of the development of the
Gothic era. Includes the monuments of ancient Even Year) cathedral and castle as architectural forms and
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome In-depth study of Roman art and archaeology examination of the circumstances surrounding
as well as those of the Early Christian and beginning with the Villanovans and Etruscans their evolution through the medieval period.
Romanesque periods. Also includes some and ending with the rise of Early Christian Examples are drawn from continental Europe,
treatment of non-Western traditions in this era. art. Focus on the public and political art of the British Isles, and the Levant. prereq: any
ARTH 1121. Renaissance to Modern Art. the various emperors. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH 1xxx ArtH course or instr consent
(FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Every Spring) course or sophomore status or instr consent
ARTH 3142. Art of the Italian Renaissance,
Survey of the major works of art of western ARTH 2104. Irish Art and Archaeology. (FA; 1300-1520. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Spring
Europe and the United States from 1400 to the 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) Even Year)
present. Ireland looms large in our imaginations and A variety of methods (including stylistic,
ARTH 1801. Memorials and Memorialization. remains a bucket list item for many. Yet, what gender, and contextual theories) are used
(IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall) is it exactly that one sees when one visits the to explore the painting and sculpture of such
An exploration of the ways in which cultures emerald isle? This course introduces students artists as Giotto, Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael,
throughout time have sought to commemorate to the rich artistic and architectural heritage and Michelangelo. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH
life, and death, through visual forms. Examines of Ireland and the various historical, literary, course or jr status or instr consent
various types of memorials, including social, political, and environmental forces that
monuments, tombstones, quilts, and tattoos, shaped it. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or ARTH 3161. After Leonardo: Mannerist
and considers how these visual media express soph status or instr consent and Venetian Renaissance Art. (FA; 4 cr. ;
that which may elude words. prereq: new Student Option; Fall Odd Year)
ARTH 2106. Rome, Jerusalem, and An investigation of the fascinating trends in
college student in their first semester of Constantinople: The Art of Three Ancient
enrollment at UMM Italian 16th-century art considered through the
Capitals. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic lenses of art theory, biography, social history,
ARTH 1802. We Live in a World of Art and Spring) and style. Includes discussion of such artists as
Heritage. (IC; 2 cr. [max 4 cr.] ; Student Rome, Jerusalem, and Constantinople were Michelangelo, Parmigianino, Bellini, and Titian.
Option; Periodic Fall) important capitals of the medieval world and prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or jr status or
An introduction to the theories, methods, and their study offers an exciting window into instr consent
vocabulary of art history. Involves development the major empires of the time. This course
of basic skills of research, analysis, and introduces students to Byzantine, Islamic, and ARTH 3171. Baroque Art. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student
interpretation of individual works of art. Helps Late Antique art and architecture as reflected in Option; Spring Odd Year)
the student to understand the intrinsic as well the monuments of these three cities over their A sociohistorical consideration of the stylistic
as the historical-cultural meanings of works of long histories. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or and thematic diversity present in the works
art. prereq: new college student in their first soph status or instr consent of such 17th-century masters as Caravaggio,
semester of enrollment at UMM Bernini, Velazquez, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
ARTH 2107. Global Modernisms: Modern Art prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or jr status or
ARTH 1803. Art+History, UMM+Community: in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Beyond. instr consent
Service-Learning Experience in Art History. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
(IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall) Spring) ARTH 3191. American Art to 1900. (FA; 4
Provides first-year students with an opportunity An exploration of key examples of modern art cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
to explore the field of art history and its in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. A thematic exploration of the role of painting,
relevance to contemporary society through a Examination of modern art in a global context, sculpture, and the decorative arts in American
collaborative, research-based project in which the intersection of modern art with imperialism society, from colonial times to 1900. Topics
they work with community partners such as and colonialism, and cross-cultural artistic include the landscape and Manifest Destiny,
the Stevens County Historical Society and the exchanges. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or American icons, folk art, and the representation
Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance. prereq: sophomore status or instr consent of American Indians, African Americans, and
new college student in their first semester of women. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or jr
ARTH 3112. Faith, Image, and Power: Art status or instr consent
enrollment at UMM
and the Byzantine Empire. (FA; 4 cr. ;
ARTH 1804. The Archaeology of Jesus. (IC; Student Option; Fall Even Year) ARTH 3201. Nineteenth-Century Art in
2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall) How are the seemingly unrelated strands of Europe. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic
Is there an archaeology of Jesus? What might faith and power combined to make art in the Fall & Spring)
it look like? This course provides a glimpse Byzantine Empire? This course explores this Survey of major movements from
into how the study of human material culture question through a chronological and socio- Neoclassicism through Romanticism, Realism,
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Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism, the home, Romans bathed, hunted, and went May include individual research and writing,
considering these in their theoretical, historical, to the theatre. Inside the home, they held lavish working in relation to the Art Gallery program,
social, and artistic contexts. The course dinner parties. In all of these activities, status or travel and study. Prereq-Any 1xxx ArtH class
also highlights issues of class, imperialism/ and social display were of central concern. or jr status
colonialism, and gender. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or instr consent
course or jr status or instr consent Art, Studio (ARTS)
ARTH 3274. Modern Art in Germany. (FA; 4
ARTH 3211. Modern European Art from cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Impressionism to Surrealism. (FA; 4 cr. ; Survey of modern art in Germany from the late ARTS 1001. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) 19th century through WWII, examining many Drawing. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
Survey of major modern movements including important movements, tendencies, figures, and Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Impressionism, Symbolism, Expressionism, issues. It includes the Secessions, Die Br?cke, For non-majors with little or no experience in
Dada, Constructivism and Surrealism, Blue Rider, Dada, the Bauhaus, New Vision, drawing. Exploration of observational drawing
considering these in their theoretical, historical, and New Objectivity and studies painting, skills through line work in contour and gesture,
social, and artistic contexts. Particular attention photography, film, and design. prereq: any 1xxx continuing with studies in value, texture, and
is given to modern art's relationship to popular ArtH course or jr status or instr consent space. Contemporary and traditional modes of
culture and to issues of gender and race. drawing explored using a variety of materials.
ARTH 3281. Women and Art. (FA; 4 cr. ;
prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course or jr status or [Note: no elective cr for ArtS majors or minors;
Student Option; Fall Even Year)
instr consent materials fee required]
A historical survey of women's roles as creators
ARTH 3221. Global Contemporary Art, 1945 and patrons of the visual arts in Western ARTS 1002. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
to the Present. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; European and American societies, from Digitally Assisted Design. (ART/P; 2-4 cr.
Periodic Fall & Spring) antiquity to the present. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
Survey of select global artists and movements course or jr status or instr consent Spring)
from the end of WWII to the present, ARTH 3291. Facing the Past: Portraiture and Development of skills necessary to produce
considering these in their theoretical, historical, Social History. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; digital imagery, including fundamental aesthetic
social, and artistic contexts. Particular attention Periodic Fall & Spring) concerns (composition, color theory, mark-
is given to contemporary art's relationships to This seminar examines functions and formats making, etc.) and knowledge of digital media
economic, cultural, and technological shifts in of portraits created primarily in Western Europe with emphasis on the technical, conceptual,
postwar society and to globalization, as well as between 1400-1800, in order to gain greater aesthetic, and ethical aspects of digital imaging
issues of gender and race. prereq: any 1xxx insight as to how various social identities (such as an artistic medium. [Note: no elective cr for
ArtH course or jr status or instr consent as that of husband and wife, child, friend, and ArtS majors or minors; materials fee required]
ARTH 3222. History of Twentieth-Century freak of nature) were visually constructed and ARTS 1003. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
Design. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic verbally interpreted. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH Painting. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
Fall & Spring) course or jr status or instr consent Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Examination of key styles, works, individuals, ARTH 3993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10 The development of painting as a means of
and issues in twentieth-century European cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) artistic expression including basic technical,
and American design history. Considers Content and nature of the course to be material, and formal compositional problems.
themes including handcraft, industrial and determined by faculty and student consultation. For non-majors with little or no previous
mass production, standardization, planned May include individual research and writing, experience in painting. [Note: no elective cr for
obsolescence, sustainability, and globalization, working in relation to the Art Gallery program, ArtS majors or minors; materials fee required]
as well as colonialism, gender, and race in or travel and study. Prereq-Any 1xxx ArtH class ARTS 1004. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
modern and postwar design. prereq: any 1xxx or jr status Printmaking. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
ArtH course or junior status or instr consent
ARTH 4810. Practicum in Art History Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
ARTH 3231. History of Photography. (FA; 4 Pedagogy. (1-4 cr. [max 8 cr.] ; S-N only; Development of skills necessary to produce
cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) Every Fall & Spring) imagery using printmaking as a means of
Survey of global photography from the An individualized, hands-on, guided study of expression, including the development of
period if its invention to the present. Major the process of teaching Art History. As part fundamental aesthetic concerns (composition,
photographers and tendencies are examined in of a formal affiliation with an ArtH course, the color theory, mark-making, etc.). For non-
the context of a variety of theoretical, technical, student undertakes selected learning activities majors with little or no studio experience.
social, historical, and aesthetic issues. prereq: under supervision of the course instructor such [Note: no elective cr for ArtS majors or minors;
any 1xxx ArtH course or jr status or instr as discussion group leader, test review leader, materials fee required]
consent research assistant, and/or other teaching- ARTS 1005. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
ARTH 3272. Athens, Art, and Theatre. (FA; 4 related activities. Prereq-which requires an Photography. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) ArtH major or minor or double-major, must Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Classical Athens was a special place. It already have taken the 1xxx-level ArtH course Development of skills necessary to produce
produced works of art and theatre that are still that they wish to complete this practicum in imagery using black and white photography
considered cultural treasures today. Combining conjunction with as a means of expression, including an
archaeological, art historical, and textual ARTH 4901. Art History Capstone. (; 2 cr. ; introduction to processes, materials,
sources, explore the context of these great S-N or Audit; Every Fall & Spring) brief history, and critical skills to evaluate
works and looks at their interaction with one Culminating course that focuses on a student- photographs. Students must provide their own
another and with performances on the Morris proposed, research-based project. Results 35 mm cameras. For non-majors with little or
campus today. prereq: any 1xxx ArtH course of the project are presented in written form, no studio experience. [Note: no elective cr for
or instr consent; attendance at evening UMM as well as in a public forum. Participation in ArtS majors or minors; materials fee required]
theatre performance required capstone sessions on topics such as career
ARTS 1008. Visual Studies for Non-Majors:
preparation and proposal and abstract writing is
ARTH 3273. Ars Otii: The Art of Roman Ceramics. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
also required. prereq: ArtH major, instr consent
Leisure. (FA; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
Fall & Spring) ARTH 4993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10 Development of skills necessary to produce
What did Romans do in their free time? Explore cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) works in clay. Topics include forming methods
the art of daily life in ancient Rome focusing on Content and nature of the course to be using stoneware and porcelain via hand
themes and activities related to leisure. Outside determined by faculty and student consultation. building or wheel techniques, glazing, clay
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and glaze chemistry and kilns. For non-majors design, composition, and color theory. prereq: Preparation for advanced work in studio art.
with little or no studio experience. [Note: no new college student in their first semester of Basics of using digital technologies to create
elective cr for Arts majors or minors; materials enrollment at UMM independent works, support other studio media
fee required] or professional practices. [Note: materials fee
ARTS 1802. 2D Studies in Printmaking. (IC;
required] prereq: 1102, 1104, major or minor or
ARTS 1014. Visual Studies for Non-Majors: 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall)
instr consent
Sculpture. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Introduces two-dimensional design concerns
Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) through the study of traditional printmaking ARTS 3002. Media Studies: Artist's Books.
Development of skills necessary to techniques. Referencing the rich history of (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
produce three dimensional works, including socially engaged printmaking as a guide for Periodic Fall & Spring)
development of technical, conceptual, their own creative process, students learn Personal expression through artist's books.
aesthetic, and material aspects of sculptural how to visually express their own ideas Designed for students who have a working
processes. For non-majors with little or no related to contemporary social, political, and knowledge of the basic principles and skills
studio experience. [Note: no elective credit for environmental concerns. prereq: new college of art such as drawing, 2D and 3D design,
ArtS majors or minors; materials fee required] student in their first semester of enrollment at composition, and color theory. [Note: materials
UMM fee required] prereq: major or minor or instr
ARTS 1028. Thinking Through Design. consent
(ART/P; 1 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic ARTS 1803. How to See (and Think) Like
Summer) an Artist. (IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic ARTS 3006. Media Studies: Feminist Art: A
Students will gain an understanding of the Fall) Studio Perspective. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12
complex and multiple ways that art, design, and Artists inhabit the same world as everyone cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
people are connected in both the past and in else, but experience it differently. Students will The impact of the women's movement of the
the present. explore the ways that artists observe, imagine 1970s on contemporary art. Exploration of the
and utilize the visual language of design and notion of "women's work" as a studio practice;
ARTS 1101. Studio Essentials: aesthetics to make works that challenge us to the materials, methods, and issues that define
Observational Drawing. (ART/P; 2 cr. ; think about important matters in society. [Note: feminist work. [Note: materials fee required]
Student Option; Every Fall) no elective credit for ArtS majors or minors; prereq: major or minor or instr consent
Preparation for advanced work in studio museum fee required] prereq: new college
ARTS 3007. Media Studies: Printmaking.
art. Basic exercises of drawing, use and student in their first semester of enrollment
(ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
exploration of materials and methods in line at UMM; no elective credit for ArtS majors or
Periodic Fall & Spring)
and form development, problems of spatial minors
Study of and practice in various contemporary
representation. [Note: materials fee required]
ARTS 1900. Fashion Trashion: Where Style methods of printmaking: application of
prereq: coreq 1103, one 1xxx ArtH course
Meets Sustainability. (ART/P; 2 cr. [max 6 drawing skills, color, composition, and
recommended during the same year
cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Spring) personal expression to alternative printmaking
ARTS 1102. Studio Essentials: Experimental Studies in fashion, sustainability, and artistic techniques. [Note: materials fee required]
Drawing. (ART/P; 2 cr. ; Student Option; performance culminating in a final project to prereq: major or minor or instr consent
Every Spring) design and complete a wearable item from
ARTS 3012. Media Studies: Ceramics.
Preparation for advanced work in studio art. recycled, repurposed, and reimagined items for
(ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
Continued development of drawing, use and display in a group runway fashion show. [Note:
Periodic Fall & Spring)
exploration of materials and methods in line students must participate in spring runway
Study of and practice in specialized methods
and form development, problems of spatial show in April, held in the evening; materials fee
and techniques in ceramics not covered
representation. [Note: materials fee required] required]
under the regular curriculum. [Note: materials
prereq: 1101, coreq 1104; one 1xxx ArtH
ARTS 2001. Unruly Bodies: The Artist's fee required] prereq: major or minor or instr
course recommended during the same year
Body. (ART/P; 2 cr. [max 4 cr.] ; A-F only; consent
ARTS 1103. Studio Essentials: Materials Periodic Spring)
ARTS 3013. Media Studies: Painting.
and Design. (ART/P; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Exploring aspects of The Body in Art, via use
(ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
Every Fall) as subject, working material, and conceptual
Periodic Fall & Spring)
Preparation for advanced work in studio art. questions regarding race, gender, sexuality,
Study of and practice in various contemporary
Elements of two-dimensional design and color age, beauty, non-conformity, class, and other
methods in painting: application of drawing
theory, introduction to painting and printmaking. contemporary issues. [Note: materials fee
skills, color, composition, and personal
[Note: materials fee required] prereq: coreq required] prereq: coreq Soc 2001
expression to alternative painting techniques.
1101; one 1xxx ArtH course recommended ARTS 2101. Drawing From Life. (ART/P; 2 [Note: materials fee required] prereq: major or
during the same year cr. [max 6 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & minor or instr consent
ARTS 1104. Studio Essentials: Materials Spring)
ARTS 3014. Media Studies: Fabric as Form.
and Space. (ART/P; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Via the study of human anatomy, the course
(ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
Every Spring) increases and improves students' knowledge
Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)
Preparation for advanced work in studio and skill in drawing as a traditional art form and
Focus on the possibilities of fabric as the
art. Elements of three-dimensional design, as a preparation for work in other media. [Note:
primary medium in art making. Topics include
introduction to sculpture. [Note: materials fee materials fee required] prereq: major or minor
surface manipulation via hand and mechanical
required] prereq: 1103, coreq 1102; one 1xxx or instr consent
processes and using fabric to construct
ArtH course recommended during the same ARTS 2601. The Artist in Studio and in independent forms. [Note: materials fee
year Society. (FA; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Every Fall required] prereq: major or minor or instr
& Spring) consent
ARTS 1801. Mural Project and Public Art.
Preparation for advanced reasoning, writing,
(IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall) ARTS 3015. Media Studies: Sculpture.
and communication skills in studio art.
Understanding and exploration of (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option;
Theories, philosophy, history of visual arts,
contemporary mural art through reading, Periodic Fall & Spring)
contemporary trends in art, selected readings.
writing, and production of art. Collaborative Study and practice in various specialized
[Note: materials fee required] prereq: 1102,
production of a large-scale painted mural in a methods, techniques, and processes
1104, major or minor or instr consent
public setting. Designed for students who have in sculpture not covered by the regular
a working knowledge of the basic principles ARTS 2602. Digital Fundamentals. (ART/P; curriculum. [Note: materials fee required]
and skills of art such as drawing, 2D and 3D 2 cr. ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) prereq: major or minor or instr consent
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ARTS 3016. Media Studies: Photographic forms using both traditional and contemporary BIOL 1002. Human Nutrition. (SCI; 3 cr. ;
and Digital Processes. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max techniques. [Note: materials fee required] Student Option; Every Spring)
12 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring) prereq: major or minor or instr consent for non- Nutrients essential to human life and well-
Study and practice in various specialized major jrs and srs being. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism
methods, techniques, and processes in photo of nutrients. Changes in metabolism during
ARTS 3500. Photographic and Digital
or digital processes not covered by the regular disease. Nutrients and their roles. Sports
Processes. (ART/P; 4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ;
curriculum. [Note: materials fee required] nutrition, weight loss/gain diets, nutritional
Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
prereq: major or minor or instr consent myths. (two 65-min lect)[Note: no elective cr for
The development of photographic and digital
ARTS 3017. Media Studies: Drawing. biol majors or minors]
processes as a means of artistic expression
(ART/P; 2-4 cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; including basic technical, material, and formal BIOL 1008. Biology and Evolution of Sex.
Periodic Fall & Spring) compositional problems. [Note: materials (SCI; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Summer)
Study and practice in various specialized fee required] prereq: major or minor or instr Exploration of the evolution of sexual
methods, techniques, and processes in consent reproduction and showcasing the diversity of
drawing not covered by the regular curriculum. reproductive modes across life. Reproduction
ARTS 3650. Ceramics Studio. (ART/P; 4 cr.
[Note: materials fee required] prereq: major or is a fundamental biological process which
[max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall &
minor or instr consent powerfully influences the appearance,
Spring)
ARTS 3100. Drawing Studio. (ART/P; 2-4 cr. For students who have a working knowledge behavior, and genome of a species. Therefore,
[max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall & of basic forming and glazing techniques. this broad introduction to reproductive modes,
Spring) Emphasis on advanced hand building and both the familiar and the bizarre, acts as
Continued development of the skills and wheel techniques, critiques, glaze experiments, a captivating gateway to multiple general
understandings required by problems and firing. Assigned projects for the course concepts in biology. [Note: no elective cr for
of drawing. Emphasizes self-direcction, may vary from semester to semester. [Note: biol majors or minors]
experimental approaches and materials, materials fee required] prereq: major or minor
and study of contemporary concepts. [Note: BIOL 1051. Wildlife Biology. (SCI-L; 4 cr. ;
instr consent
materials fee required] prereq: 2101 Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
ARTS 3993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10 Biological principles and practices illustrated
ARTS 3200. Printmaking Studio I. (ART/P; 4 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) through studies of North American wildlife.
cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall) An on- or off-campus learning experience Wildlife taxonomy, identification, migration
Study of and practice in various methods of individually arranged between a student and and dispersal, ecological relationships,
printmaking: application of drawing skills, a faculty member for academic credit in areas contemporary problems associated with human
color, composition, and personal expression not covered in the regular curriculum. [Note: activities. (two 65-min lect, one 120-180 min
to printmaking techniques. [Note: materials materials fee required] lab/field study)[Note: no elective cr for biol
fee required] prereq: major or minor or instr majors or minors]
consent for non-major jrs and srs ARTS 3994. Directed Research. (ART/P; 1-5
cr. [max 10 cr.] ; Student Option; Periodic Fall BIOL 1052. Introduction to Conservation
ARTS 3210. Printmaking Studio II. (ART/P; 4 & Spring) Biology. (SCI-L; 4 cr. ; Student Option;
cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Spring) An on- or off- campus undergraduate research Periodic Spring)
Study of and practice in various methods of experience individually arranged between a Survey of topics in conservation biology,
printmaking: application of drawing skills, student and a faculty member for academic with emphasis on topics that have created
color, composition, and personal expression credit in areas not covered by the regular controversy and debate: loss of biodiversity;
to printmaking techniques. [Note: materials curriculum. [Note: materials fee required] endangered species preservation and
fee required] prereq: major or minor or instr
ARTS 4902. Senior Thesis Project I. (2 cr. ; management, habitat conservation,
consent for non-major jrs and srs
A-F only; Every Fall) environmental degradation, and sustainable
ARTS 3300. Painting Studio I. (ART/P; 4 cr. development. (two 65-min lect, one 120- or
A two-semester sequential capstone course
[max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall) 180-min lab or field study)[Note: no elective cr
for majors, with a focus on the planning
The development of painting as a means of for biol majors or minors]
and preparation of a senior exhibit and the
artistic expression including basic technical,
investigation of other professional skills. BIOL 1054. Introduction to Immunology
material, and formal compositional problems.
Students participate in a portfolio review by the and Infectious Disease. (SCI; 2 cr. ; Student
[Note: materials fee required] prereq: major or
studio art and art history faculty, concentrating Option; Periodic Summer)
minor or instr consent for non-major jrs and srs
on work from the major medium and other work Basic concepts of immunology, how infectious
ARTS 3310. Painting Studio II. (ART/P; 4 cr. completed since the Second-Year Portfolio diseases spread, and how the immune system
[max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Spring) Review. [Note: materials fee required] prereq: protects people from infectious diseases.
The development of painting as a means of senior ArtS major, completion of Second Year
artistic expression including basic technical, Portfolio Review BIOL 1111. Fundamentals of Genetics,
material, and formal compositional problems. Evolution, and Development. (SCI; 3 cr. ;
ARTS 4903. Senior Thesis Project II. (2 cr. ;
[Note: materials fee required] prereq: major or Student Option; Every Fall & Spring)
A-F only; Every Spring)
minor or instr consent for non-major jrs and srs Introduction to scientific methods and the
A two-semester sequential capstone course
ARTS 3400. Sculpture Studio I. (ART/P; 4 cr. history of biology, with an emphasis on
for majors, with a focus on the planning
[max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall) mechanisms of inheritance, development,
and execution of a senior exhibit as well as
Exploration of sculpture as a means of artistic and descent with modification. Overview of
instruction on related professional skills [Note:
expression, including an introduction to the pre-Darwinian scientific thought; the theory of
materials fee required] prereq: 4902
planning and construction of three-dimensional evolution; a qualitative introduction to genetics
forms using both traditional and contemporary ARTS 4993. Directed Study. (1-5 cr. [max 10 and molecular biology; and a summary of
techniques. [Note: materials fee required] cr.] ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) developmental biology. (two 75-min lect)
prereq: major or minor or instr consent for non- An on- or off-campus learning experience prereq: biol major/minor or chem major or any
major jrs and srs individually arranged between a student and health sciences preprofessional program or
a faculty member for academic credit in areas ElEd or SeEd major with middle school science
ARTS 3410. Sculpture Studio II. (ART/P; 4 not covered in the regular curriculum. [Note: specialties or instr consent
cr. [max 12 cr.] ; Student Option; Every Spring) materials fee required]
Exploration of sculpture as a means of artistic BIOL 1801. The Animals Around Us: Wildlife
expression, including an introduction to the Biology (BIOL) of Minnesota. (IC; 4 cr. ; Student Option;
planning and construction of three-dimensional Periodic Fall)
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Discussion and examination of basic biological and ecosystem dynamics. Lab exercises BIOL 4111. Microbiology. (4 cr. ; Student
principles illustrated through studies of North emphasize field work, techniques for Option; Every Spring)
American wildlife. Topics include movements characterizing local plant and animal The biology of pathogenesis and the treatment
and migration, behavior, conservation, and communities, and experimental investigation and prevention of infectious disease. Emphasis
ecological relationships. Students research of topics such as competition and behavioral on prokaryotic microbes and viruses. (two 65-
and discuss wildlife-related issues, and work ecology. (two 65-min lect, one 180-min lab and min lect, one 180-min lab) prereq: 2111, prereq
together to learn how to identify species found field study; weekend field trip required) prereq: or coreq 3121 or instr consent
in Minnesota. At least one field trip to observe C- or better in Biol 2101 or EnSt 2101, Stat
BIOL 4121. Herpetology. (; 4 cr. ; Student
local wildlife; additional field trips, time and 1601 or Stat 2601, or instr consent
Option; Spring Odd Year)
weather permitting. (two 65-min lect, one 180-
BIOL 3700. Biological Communication I. (1 Survey of amphibians and reptiles, including
min lab or field study) prereq: new college
cr. ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) their evolution, systematics, identification,
student in their first semester of enrollment at
Finding and utilizing sources of biological behavior, ecological relationships, and
UMM
information. Modern techniques for searching contemporary problems associated with human
BIOL 1803. Scientific and Cultural the biological literature, as well as reading activities. (two 65-min lect, one 180-min lab or
Perspectives of Vaccines and Epidemics. and interpreting those sources. Principles of field study) prereq: Biol 2101 or EnSt 2101 or
(IC; 2 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall) technical written and oral communication in instr consent
Exploration of the science behind vaccines and biology. prereq: Biol 2101, 2111
epidemics, the ways in which vaccines and BIOL 4131. Vertebrate Natural History. (4
epidemics are portrayed in our culture, and BIOL 3701. Biological Communication II. (1 cr. ; Student Option; Fall Even Year)
how epidemics have shaped history. Includes cr. ; Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) Survey of vertebrates, including their evolution,
a community engaged learning component in Writing, editing, and revising an extensive systematics, and ecological relationships. (two
which students will partner with a community review paper on a biological topic under the 65-min lect, one 180-min lab or field study)
organization to design and implement a public mentorship of a faculty member. Multiple drafts prereq: Biol 2101 or EnSt 2101 or instr consent
health campaign related to vaccines. prereq: and revisions are expected. prereq: 3700, instr
BIOL 4151. Entomology. (4 cr. ; Student
new college student in their first semester of consent
Option; Fall Even Year)
enrollment at UMM BIOL 4003. Neurobiology. (4 cr. ; Student Structure, life histories, habits, and
BIOL 2101. Evolution of Biodiversity. (SCI- Option; Periodic Fall) classification of common families of insects,
L; 4 cr. ; Student Option; Every Spring) Survey of general principles of neuronal including their economic significance. (two 65-
Analysis of evolutionary trends using historical function and formation. Emphasis on min lect, 180-min lab) prereq: Biol 2101 or EnSt
and contemporary evidence. Principles of comparative aspects of simple nervous 2101 or instr consent
classification and phylogenetic reconstruction. systems. prereq: 2111
BIOL 4161. Evolution. (4 cr. ; Student Option;
Includes laboratory survey of the major groups BIOL 4103. Cancer Biology. (4 cr. ; Student Spring Odd Year)
of organisms. (two 65-min lect, one 180- Option; Periodic Fall) Survey of the history, evidence, and
min lab) prereq: C- or better in 1111 or instr Examining cancer processes from a genetic, mechanisms of organic evolution. (three 65-min
consent molecular, and developmental perspective, lect) prereq: Biol 2101, 2111 or instr consent
BIOL 2102. Human Anatomy. (4 cr. ; Student identifying the cellular events behind
BIOL 4172. Plant Systematics. (4 cr. ;
Option; Every Fall) uncontrolled growth and metastasis, cell cycle
Student Option; Spring Even Year)
Same as SSA 2102. Structure of human control, apoptosis, and cell signaling and
Survey of vascular plant taxa, with an
systems at their organ and cellular level. (two signal transduction. Exploring genetic and
emphasis on the flowering plant families
75-min lect, one 120-min lab)[Note: no elective environmental factors that can induce cancers.
and their evolutionary relationships. Lab
cr for biol majors or minors] prereq: soph prereq: 2111
emphasizes use of keys for identification of
BIOL 2103. Introduction to Human BIOL 4104. Cell Signaling Mechanisms. (4 Midwestern plant families and genera. (two 65-
Physiology. (SCI; 4 cr. ; Student Option; cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Spring) min lect, 180-min lab) prereq: 2101 or EnSt
Every Spring) Comparison of common cell signaling 2101 or instr consent
Function of human systems at organ, cell, and mechanisms in prokaryotic and eukaryotic
BIOL 4181. Developmental Biology. (4 cr. ;
molecular levels. (three 65-min lect)[Note: no organisms from a biochemical perspective.
Student Option; Periodic Fall & Spring)
elective cr for biology majors or minors] prereq: Basic concepts in regulation of protein activity,
Survey of general concepts in developmental
2102 or SSA 2102 or instr consent followed by a survey of how different organisms
biology, emphasizing molecular mechanisms
have modified these processes for specific
BIOL 2111. Cell Biology. (SCI-L; 4 cr. ; of positional information, pattern formation,
functions. Emphasis is placed on reading and
Student Option; Every Fall) and cellular interactions. Stresses comparative
student-led discussion of primary literature
Cell structure and function. Includes topics aspects of developmental processes, and the
which illustrates specific examples at the
pertaining to the chemistry, physiology, role of development in evolution. (two 65-min
organismal level. prereq: 3121 or instr consent
structure, and reproduction of plant and animal lectures, one 180-min lab) prereq: 2111; 4312
cells. (three 65-min lect and one 120-min lab) BIOL 4105. Stem Cell Biology. (4 cr. ; recommended
prereq: C- or better in 1111, Chem 1102 or Student Option; Fall Odd Year)
BIOL 4182. Ecological Developmental
instr consent In-depth overview of stem cells in animals.
Biology. (4 cr. ; A-F only; Periodic Spring)
Basic principles of stem cell biology are
BIOL 3121. Molecular Biology. (SCI-L; 4 cr. ; Integrates the fields of ecology, development,
covered, followed by a survey of how stem
Student Option; Every Fall & Spring) and evolution. Topics covered include
cells develop into the various tissues and
Principles and mechanisms of DNA function, plasticity, environmental interactions in
organs of humans and in experimental
protein synthesis, and gene regulation embryology, and the medical consequences
animal models. Experimental strategies
in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Genetic of teratogens and other developmental
and therapeutic potential of stem cells are
engineering and evolution at the molecular perturbations. (three 65-min lect) prereq: 3131
discussed. Ethical and legal issues related
level. (two 65-min lect, 180-min lab, additional
to working with embryonic stem cells are BIOL 4191. Freshwater Biology. (4 cr. ;
lab time arranged) prereq: C- or better in 2111,
examined. Includes student presentation of Student Option; Fall Odd Year)
Chem 2301 or instr consent
primary literature and writing of grant proposal Structure, function, and biota of freshwater
BIOL 3131. Ecology. (SCI-L; 4 cr. ; Student to allow for a deeper understanding of the ecosystems, including lakes, streams, and
Option; Every Fall) experimental approaches necessary for wetlands. Lab emphasizes independent
Basic principles and models of population scientists to study stem cells. prereq: 3121 or research and field study in local habitats. (two
biology, community structure and function, instr consent 65-min lect, one 180-min lab; all day field trip
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