NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

320 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BIOL 4900 Special Topics in Biology (1–3 credits) Topics in advanced biology that are not included in a regular course offering. Prerequisites may be required. Specific content and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for the given term. Students may re-enroll for Special Topics covering different content. Prerequisite: BIOL 1500. BIOL 4901 APS Capstone Course in Biological and Physical Sciences (3 credits) This course is reserved for students who are enrolled in the Applied Professional Studies Program. Through a series of written assignments, this course provides students with an opportunity to integrate previous learning and experience with a concentration in biological or physical sciences to form a unique course of academic study. Given that the APS major is individualized to a large extent based on a student’s interests and past experiences, this course ordinarily will be conducted as an independent study and will be taken during the student’s last semester prior to receipt of their degree. Prerequisite: to be determined by supervising faculty and the division director. BIOL 4950 Internship in Biology (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. BIOL 4950A Internship in Biology (A) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. BIOL 4950B Internship in Biology (B) (1–12 credits) BIOL 4950C Internship in Biology (C) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. BIOL 4950D Internship in Biology (D) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. BIOL 4990 Independent Study in Biology (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: to be determined by the faculty and the division director. BIOL 4990A Independent Study in Biology (A) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. BIOL 4990B Independent Study in Biology (B) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. BIOL 4990C Independent Study in Biology (C) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. BIOL 4990D Independent Study in Biology (D) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. BIOL 4990E Independent Study in Biology (E) (1–12 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. BSMP—Oceanography BSMP 2000 Marine Ecology (3 credits) A general introduction to the interaction of abiotic and biotic factors in the marine environment. BSMP 2010 Statistical Analysis (3 credits) This is a course in general statistics, which deals with