NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

317 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BIOL 1451 General Biology I Lab (1 credits) An introductory virtual lab course which covers subcellular/cellular organization and function, biochemistry, energetics, and classical/molecular genetics. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher, COMP 1000 or higher. Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 1450. BIOL 1460 General Biology II (3 credits) This course is a general introduction to the biological sciences at the macroscopic level of organization. The course topics include a survey of the kingdoms of evolution, selection and population genetics. Additionally, major concepts regarding plant and animal systems will be addressed. This class does not include a lab. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher. BIOL 1461 General Biology II Lab (1 credits) This lab course includes interactive lessons and natural history examples. Students will be required to explore the natural habitat and describe the organisms that they observe. This course will prepare students to design laboratory experiments in the key areas of biological sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher; Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 1460. BIOL 1500 Biology I/Lab (4 credits) An introduction to the biological sciences for students interested in pursuing a career in this area. Includes subcellular and cellular organization, structures/function, biochemistry, classical/molecular genetics, and population dynamics - all arranged around evolution as a major theme. Includes laboratory sessions. Prerequisites: MATH 1040 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher. BIOL 1510 Biology II/Lab (4 credits) This course and related labs, the second part of a two-part sequence, introduces the basic principles of biological science at the level of the organism and above. It focuses on a survey of the five kingdoms and compares the structure and function of organ systems in plants and animals. It includes the study of evolution, phylogenetic relationships, species diversity and ecological interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1500 and MATH 1040 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher. BIOL 1510H Biology II/Lab Honors (4 credits) This course and related labs, the second part of a two-part sequence, introduces the basic principles of biological science at the level of the organism and above. It focuses on a survey of the five kingdoms and compares the structure and function of organ systems in plants and animals. It includes the study of evolution, phylogenetic relationships, species diversity and ecological interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1500 and MATH 1040 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher. Honors students only. BIOL 2350 Human Nutrition (3 credits) This course explores the various nutrients, their sources, digestion, absorption, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Current research is presented against a background of basic nutritional concepts. Special emphasis is given to the role nutrition plays in individual health and the welfare of the population. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 or BIOL 1500. BIOL 2400 Applied Microbiology (3 credits) This course is an introduction to the basic principles of applied microbiology. It provides an overview of medical microbiology. It introduces the diversity and importance of microbes and their physiology. Aspects of pathogenicity and immunology are stressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 or BIOL 1500; and MATH 1030 or higher. BIOL 2600 Medical Terminology (3 credits) This course covers the basic structure of medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Emphasis will also be placed on the terminology of body systems. Medical terms related to anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and medical abbreviations will be covered. Also, students will learn medical terminology related to specialized areas of medicine such as cancer medicines, nuclear medicines, radiology/ radiotherapy, pharmacology, and psychiatry. Prerequisite: BIOL 1080, BIOL 1100, BIOL 1400, BIOL 1500, or BIOL 1510 or BIOL 1510H. BIOL 3150 Fundamentals of Ecology (3 credits) The course is an introduction to the fundmental ecological concepts which illustrate the complex interrelationships among living organisms (biotic) and with their non-living environment (abiotic). Topics will include the effect of ecological processes on individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems and the planet. In addition, the course will address how anthropogenic disturbance threatens the environment and ultimately life on earth. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450, BIOL 1451, BIOL 1460 and BIOL 1461 or BIOL 1500 and BIOL 1510. BIOL 3151 Fundamentals of Ecology Lab (1 credits) This lab course will include interactive lessons and real world experiences which illustrate the proper use of ecological instrumentation, measurement techniques and analysis of collected data. Students will collect ecological data near their homes in both natural (wild) and urban (man-made) environments. Student will gain a practical understanding of how various ecological parameters affect individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems. In addition, the course will address how anthropogenic disturbances threaten the environment and ultimately life on earth. Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 3150. BIOL 3200 General Ecology/Lab (4 credits) Basic principles governing the interaction of organisms