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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]
Courses
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BIOC 3830 - LAB: Biochemistry II
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOC 3830 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1120 - Biology of Human Function
Goals: To introduce non-science majors to human structure and function. To develop an appreciation of advances in biological technologies.
Content: The function of cells and organ systems, emphasizing the physical mechanisms used to maintain a state of dynamic equilibrium.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1120 - LAB: Biology of Human Function
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1120 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1130 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Goals: To understand the ecological, evolutionary, geological, and historical factors which have led to the current distribution and abundance of organisms; to examine the changes in these distributions due to human activities; and to evaluate conservation strategies for different types of organisms.
Content: Fundamentals of population ecology, community ecology and evolution; classification of organisms; patterns of biodiversity in space and time; extinctions and their causes; conservation genetics; design of nature preserves.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1130 - LAB: Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1130 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1140 - Human Heredity and Disease
Goals: To introduce students to the principles of heredity, genetic technology, examples of hereditary diseases, and related societal concerns. To confront students with ethical choices that society will need to make regarding new genetic technologies.
Content: Modes of inheritance, gene and chromosomal behavior, hereditary disease, DNA structure, mutation, gene regulation, cancer, genetic engineering, gene therapy.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1140 - LAB: Human Heredity and Disease
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1140 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1150 - Biology of Women
Goals: To introduce students to the basic aspects of reproductive biology, biological bases of gender differences, and women’s health. The course will also provide a context for examining the social and political framework within which science is done, and the extent to which scientific studies may be conducted as objective or value-neutral activities.
Content: Course topics will include reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual development and differentiation, hormones and reproductive cycle regulation, pregnancy and childbearing, reproductive technologies, STDs and AIDS, women and aging, and women and cancer. Students will practice methods of scientific inquiry and analysis, and assess the strengths and limitations of scientific approaches toward understanding the biology of women.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1150 - LAB: Biology of Women
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1150 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1160 - Biology of Behavior
Goals: To engage non-science majors in exploring how the behavior of animals is shaped by their environments, genetics, and evolutionary history. To develop skills in oral communication, computer use, and the scientific method by designing and conducting experiments. To foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the behavior of animals.
Content: An exploration of animal behavior. This course will introduce the process of scientific inquiry while investigating how and why animals have developed their particular solutions to problems of life such as finding food, shelter, and mates, avoiding predators and disease, and producing offspring. Topics will include fundamental principles of evolution, genetics, sensory physiology, and behavioral ecology as ways to explore the causes of behavior and why different behavior patterns have evolved in various kinds of animals. Labs will focus on developing and testing student-generated research questions.
Taught: Occasionally, winter or summer term.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1160 - LAB: Biology of Behavior
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1160 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1170 - Natural History of Minnesota
Goals: To understand the ecological, evolutionary, geological, and historical factors which have led to the current distribution and abundance of organisms in Minnesota and the upper Midwest; to examine the changes in these distributions over time; to demonstrate the principles of scientific thinking using a multidisciplinary approach.
Content: Fundamentals of global and regional climates, regional weather, fundamental geological processes, interpretation of maps and other geographical information, principles of ecology and evolution, classification and identification of organisms. Teaching Methods: Experiential learning during field trips to sites throughout the region. Assignments: homework, field exercises, exams, and participation.
Taught: Occasionally, summer only.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor required; application and interviews for admission take place during spring semester. Students must contact the instructor for application materials and further details.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1180 - Biotechnology in Your Life
Goals: Engage non-science majors in thinking about biotechnology, its controversies and promises. To develop skills in critical thinking and analysis by testing claims of superior qualities of various biotechnology products.
Content: This course examines major products of biotechnology and their effects on our life today. We will talk about ethical and scientific aspects of genetically modified food, human cloning, recombinant drugs and much more… We will look into news, talk about your groceries, and think about new approaches to regulate new technologies. We will also try to understand how all that biotech works!
Taught: Summer
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1800 - LAB: Principles of Ecology and Evolution
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1800 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1800 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution
Goals: This course is designed for potential biology majors and others needing majors-level biology. To introduce ecological and evolutionary principles, and how these relate to understanding the origins and diversity of life on earth. To gain experience in the practice of science by posing research questions, designing and conducting experiments or observations to answer these questions, and presenting the results publicly. To develop skills in oral communication, use of the computer as a scientific tool, and ability to function as a member of a goal-oriented team. To foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about biological diversity.
Content: An exploration of ecology and evolution. Topics will include interactions among organisms with their environment, transmission genetics, micro and macroevolutionary processes, and the origin and diversity of life. Throughout the course, we will discuss examples of how ecological and evolutionary principles can enhance our understanding of environmental and medical issues. The course will introduce skills needed for conducting biological research, with emphasis on development of research questions and experimental design.
Taught: Fall term.
Prerequisites: None. Concurrent registration in CHEM 1130 recommended.
Non-science majors seeking the Hamline Plan “N” through Biology should take a course in the BIOL 1100 series rather than taking BIOL 1800.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 1820 - LAB: Principles of Plant and Animal Physiology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 1820 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 1820 - Principles of Plant and Animal Physiology
Goals: To introduce the basic principles of plant and animal physiology emphasizing structure-function relationships, mechanisms of integration of cellular, tissue and organ functions, and the concept of homeostatic balance. To gain experience in the practice of science by posing scientific questions, designing experiments or observations to answer these questions, and presenting the results of these studies in a public forum. To increase skills in the following areas: oral and written communication, use of the computer as a scientific tool, functioning as a member of a goal-directed team.
Content: Physiological mechanisms for the regulation of water balance, gas exchange, and energy balance in both plants and animals will be covered. The role of cells, tissues, and organs in physiological process; function and regulation of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, vascular, and nervous systems in animals.
Taught: Spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 or permission of instructor.
Non-science majors seeking the Hamline Plan “N” through Biology should take a course in the BIOL 1100 series rather than taking BIOL 1820.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3050 - LAB: Principles of Genetics
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3050 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3050 - Principles of Genetics
Goals: To acquire an understanding of the basic principles of transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Students will be able to explain these principles and discuss projects and problems in which these principles are relevant. To gain experience in the practice of science by posing scientific questions, designing experiments or observations to answer these questions, and presenting the results of these studies in a public forum. To increase skills in the following areas: oral and written communication, use of the computer as a scientific tool, functioning as a member of a goal-directed team.
Content: Mendelian genetics, genetic mapping, cytogenetics and chromosome abnormalities, genetic engineering methods and applications, genomics, gene regulation and developmental genetics, the genetics of cancer, population genetics, and microevolution.
Taught: Fall term.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1130 with grade of C- or better, or concurrent registration in CHEM 1130.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3060 - LAB: Principles of Cell Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3060 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3060 - Principles of Cell Biology
Goals: To introduce students to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and to the dynamic nature of cellular function. To introduce investigative skills such as information searching, research design and analysis, and scientific writing.
Content: The chemical basis of cellular function; macromolecules; organelles; membranes and membrane transport; enzymes and the catalysts of cellular reactions; information storage and information flow within and between cells; cell division and its regulation; cellular metabolism including cellular respiration.
Taught: Spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050 with grade of C- or better, CHEM 1140 with grade of C- or better, or concurrent registration in CHEM 1140.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Goals: Human Anatomy and Physiology I is part of two-course series. This course series satisfies the requirement in Anatomy and Physiology for most professional schools. Students are allowed to count only one of two courses of this series toward their Biology major. Students taking this course will appreciate the complexity of human body, examine the principles and mechanisms underlying human body function from organ systems down to the molecular level, and further develop their critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. During laboratory exercises, students will conduct hands-on experiments investigating the principles of human body function in response to various conditions.
Content: Anatomy and Physiology I will complement Anatomy and Physiology II and will cover the general organization of the human body, tissues, and the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems, skin, and nervous system.
Taught: Fall
Prerequisites: BIOL 1820
Credits: 4
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BIOL 3200 - LAB: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3200 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
Corequisite: BIOL 3200
Credits: 0
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BIOL 3250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Goals: Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a part of two-course series. This course series satisfies the requirement in Anatomy and Physiology for most professional schools. Students are allowed to count only one of two courses of this series toward their Biology major. Students taking this course will appreciate the complexity of human body, examine the principles and mechanisms underlying human body function from organ system down to the molecular level, and further develop their critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. During laboratory exercises, students will conduct hands-on experiments investigating the principles of human body function in response to various conditions.
Content: Anatomy and Physiology II will complement Anatomy and Physiology I and will cover the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive systems, and early development.
Taught: Spring
Prerequisites: BIOL 1820; BIOL 3200 is recommended.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 3250 - LAB: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3250 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
Corequisite: BIOL 3250
Credits: 0
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BIOL 3400 - Comparative Anatomy
Goals: To investigate the form and function of anatomical features of a variety of animals, using the comparative method to assess the relative importance of evolutionary history and differing environments on morphology. Dissection with be emphasized.
Content: The evolution and integration of morphology, with emphasis on the roles of homology, ontogeny, and adaptation to diverse environments as influences on form and function.
Taught: Alternate years, spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3400 - LAB: Comparative Anatomy
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3400 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3500 - LAB: Plant Adaptation and Diversity
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3500 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3500 - Plant Adaptation and Diversity
Goals: To learn the concepts of classification; to learn representative species of the seed plants, with emphasis on those found in this area; to examine examples of ways in which plants show responses to selection that are integrated across molecular, physiological, morphological, and ecological levels.
Content: Fundamentals of systematics and classification; characteristics and human uses of representative plant families; case studies of plant adaptations to different environments (such as bogs and deserts); field identification of woody and herbaceous plants common in Minnesota.
Taught: Alternate years, spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3650 - Invertebrate Biology
Goals: To examine the form, function, reproduction, ecology, and phylogeny of invertebrate animals. To recognize characteristics unique to particular taxa, and homologies that reveal relatedness among taxa.
Content: Principles of phylogenetic analyses; characteristics of major invertebrate taxa; investigation of the ecological relevance of invertebrates through reading and discussion of primary literature. Laboratories will include behavioral and physiological experiments, field trips to study invertebrates in their natural habitats, and surveys of invertebrate phyla.
Taught: Alternate years, fall term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3650 - LAB: Invertebrate Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3650 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3770 - LAB: Population Genetics and Evolution
This lab must be taken concurrently with BIOL 3770 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3770 - Population Genetics and Evolution
Goals: To understand the basis of microevolution through population genetics; to demonstrate the uses of molecular genetic data in evolutionary biology; to explore the mechanisms of evolutionary change; and to show how these mechanisms have led to the evolutionary history seen in the fossil record.
Content: The nature of biological variation, genetic structure of populations, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, quantitative genetics, principles of evolutionary phylogenetics, evolutionary processes, and the evolutionary history of major taxa.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3830 - Applied Biotechnology
Goals: This course is a survey of the underlying molecular approaches upon which biotechnological innovations are based.
Content: Topics covered include general strategies for gene cloning, gene transfer, genetic modification of organisms, and large scale production of protein products. The course will examine examples of biotechnological applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, industrial, forensic, and agricultural industries, and will review the history of public discourse and policy development regarding the regulation of biotechnology in the U.S. and around the world.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1140, BIOL 3050, and BIOL 3060.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 3830 - LAB: Applied Biotechnology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 3830 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 3870 - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Goals: This course was developed to familiarize students majoring in biology with the methods of genomic research, to encourage students to think on genomic scale, to help students become proficient with computer tools to “do” genomics, to promote student understanding the relationships between science and newspaper headlines.
Content: This course examines major ideas of the current genomics research. It also introduces students to biology resources available online. Through the series of exercises and case studies, students will practice conducting DNA and protein sequence analysis, primary literature analysis, interpreting results of gene expression studies and more. We will talk about ethical and scientific aspects of genomic research including human genome project and DNA testing.
Taught: Winter
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5450 - Current Problems in Biology
Goals: To examine recent scientific literature in the field.
Content: Seminar structure includes class discussions of primary literature and individual investigation of an aspect of the course topic theme. Topics for this course change each time it is taught, however, student may only count this course one time as a Biology Major elective course.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800, BIOL 1820, BIOL 3050, and BIOL 3060.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5540 - Aquatic Biology
Goals: To understand the differences and similarities among the various freshwater aquatic ecosystems (lakes, streams, wetlands), and to understand the ecological principles and interactions that govern the distribution and abundance of aquatic organisms. To develop computer skills and writing skills.
Content: Lake origins; glacial history of Minnesota; water chemistry; aquatic ecosystem structure; food web interactions; survey of important aquatic organisms; linkages among terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; human impacts on aquatic environments (e.g., eutrophication, acidification). Laboratories will include field studies of aquatic environments, case studies, and controlled laboratory experiments.
Taught: Alternate years, fall term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5540 - LAB: Aquatic Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5540 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5550 - LAB: Microbiology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5550 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5550 - Microbiology
Goals: Introduction to the biology of microorganisms and the aseptic techniques used to grow and maintain microbial cultures. Practice molecular biology procedures and apply them to the study of microbial function and metabolism. Read and discuss current research in microbiology and related fields.
Content: Microorganisms: their structure, classification and physiological characteristics. Study of the basic principles of bacterial biochemistry and metabolism, genetics and pathogenicity. Introduction to common methods used to control microbial growth, including antibiotics and their mode of action. Overview of viruses, fungi and their role in common diseases. Study the relevance of microorganisms in industrial and environmental processes.
Taught: Alternate years, spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050 and BIOL 3060; or consent of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5590 - Ecology
Goals: To demonstrate empirical and theoretical understanding of the relationships between organisms and their biological and physical environment; to examine the distribution and abundance of organisms; to apply quantitative analysis to field-collected ecological data.
Content: Energy flow, ecosystem organization, community structure, organismal interactions, population dynamics, physiological ecology, and biome structure.
Taught: Fall term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5590 - LAB: Ecology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5590 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5600 - Developmental Biology
Goals: To survey developmental processes in a variety of protists, plants and animals. To design and perform experiments that address topics chosen by students, using developmental systems. To practice writing skills.
Content: The genetic basis of development, sexual reproduction, morphogenesis, and embryonic development in animals, plant development, pattern formation, regeneration, metamorphosis, and aspects of cancer and aging.
Taught: Alternate years, spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050 and BIOL 3060.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5600 - LAB: Developmental Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5600 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5650 - Animal Behavior
Goals: To investigate how and why animals have developed their particular solutions to problems of life such as finding food, shelter, and mates, avoiding predators and disease, and producing offspring; to develop skills in observation, experimental design and analysis; to enhance oral and written communication skills; and to develop an appreciation for the alien nature of animal experiences.
Content: Evolutionary theory, behavioral genetics, and behavioral ecology will be used to develop methods for exploring the immediate causes, development, adaptive value, and evolutionary history of behavioral traits. We will discuss and critique various ethological models and current controversies in the field. Laboratory sessions will stress appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis. Students will gain further skills in experimental design and analysis while conducting independent research in the field or in the laboratory on a topic of their choice.
Taught: Alternate years, spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1800 and BIOL 1820 or permission of instructor. BIOL 3050 and 3060 strongly recommended.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5650 - LAB: Animal Behavior
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5650 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5700 - Research in Biology
Goals: Introduction to research methodologies and the ways that graduate school research groups operate. The intent is to foster close student/faculty interaction as these parties join together in a research venture.
Content: Introduction to research methods including survey of relevant literature, experimental design, conducting a series of experiments, and analysis and presentation of data. Students enrolled in the course will work independently and with the instructor, and also attend biweekly laboratory group meetings. Students will learn research techniques and conduct investigations in a focused area of biology to be decided by the instructor.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5760 - Immunology
Goals: To learn about immune system development, function ,and disorders; to become familiar with the theory and application of current methods in immunological research; to gain experience in reading primary scientific literature.
Content: History and theories of immunology with an emphasis on the experiments that defined the major advances in the field; innate and adaptive immunity; humoral and cellular immune responses; antibody genes, protein structure and function; self/nonself recognition by the immune system; T cell development, activation, and function; the immune system in autoimmunity, cancer, HIV, and transplantation.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050 and BIOL 3060.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5760 - LAB: Immunology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5760 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5900 - LAB: Molecular Cell Biology
This lab must be taken concurrently with the BIOL 5900 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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BIOL 5900 - Molecular Cell Biology
Goals: To gain an understanding of cellular structure and function at the molecular level. To become familiar with cytological and molecular approaches as applied to contemporary issues in cell biology. To read and discuss contemporary research in molecular cell biology.
Content: Cell compartmentalization, cell structure and function, organelle function and biogenesis, cell motility, cell communication and membrane transport, signal transduction and regulation of cell growth, chromosome structure, cell cycle regulation, molecular mechanisms of aging and cancer. Laboratory will emphasize recombinant DNA and molecular techniques.
Taught: Spring term.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3050; BIOL 3060; BIOC 3820, or concurrent registration in BIOC 3820; and CHEM 3460.
Credits: 4 credits
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BIOL 5950 - Biology Seminar
Content: The seminar program includes presentations by outside speakers, Hamline faculty, and students. All biology majors must present the results of a research or library project as part of the degree requirements for the major.
Taught: Each semester. Three semesters required for biology majors. Required each term for Kenyon scholars.
Credits: 0.5 credits
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BIOL 5951 - Biology Seminar Presentation
Content: All biology majors must present the results of a research or library project as part of the degree requirements for the major. Seniors in their last semester of the Biology Major should register for this course and present a research seminar to the department.
Taught: Each semester. Taken in final semester, senior year. Required for biology majors. Required for Biology scholars.
Prerequisite: BIOL 5950 (3 semesters)
Credits: 0.5
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CFST 1100 - Introduction to Conflict Studies
Goals: This multi-disciplinary course introduces students to the major approaches to understanding conflict at the interpersonal, organizational, and socio-cultural levels.
Content: Students study how conflict is understood from a range of disciplinary perspectives and in a wide variety of settings so as to develop broad perspectives on the ways in which conflict can be analyzed.
Taught: Annually.
Credits: 4 credits
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CFST 3100 - Approaches to Conflict Response
Goals: To develop an understanding and appreciation for the range and implications of various forms of conflict response and intervention.
Content: Students will study a range of response strategies to conflict, including conflict escalation and de-escalation, coercion, persuasion, cooperation and reward, and will experiment with a variety of specific intervention techniques.
Prerequisite: CFST 1100 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
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CFST 3300 - The Role of Conflict in Social Change
Goals: To introduce students to basic concepts shared between conflict studies and social justice studies; to examine connections between social conflict and people’s movements for social change; and to study particular movements through these conceptual lenses.
Content: Students will learn to distinguish among interpersonal, organizational, and socio-cultural levels of conflict; be introduced to relevant social science frameworks; study the role of conflict in particular movements; and develop analyses of an aspect of that movement in which they are especially interested.
Taught: Annually.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 1100 - Chemistry and Society
Goals: To introduce and develop some basic principles of chemistry and demonstrate how they affect humankind and the environment.
Content: Basic principles of chemistry are introduced using a case study method. Topics include the ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, nuclear fission and fusion, nutrition, water as a natural resource, fossil and solar energy, and others. Special attention is paid to the social, economic and political contexts in which society deals with these issues. Models of chemical structure and bonding are developed as well as the basic concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics, and acid-base relationships.
Taught: Annually
Prerequisite: None. High school chemistry is not required.
Note: You may not take CHEM 1100 if you have already completed CHEM 1130: General Chemistry I.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 1100 - LAB: Chemistry and Society
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 1100 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry I
Goals: To introduce and develop the fundamental principles of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. To provide instruction in fundamental laboratory techniques and to encourage the development of interpretive and problem-solving skills.
Content: Scientific measurement, stoichiometry, energy changes, physical behavior of gases, electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, bonding models including valence bond, molecular orbital and hybridization, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, liquids and solids, nomenclature, and chemistry of familiar elements. Gravimetric, volumetric and calorimetric measurements; graphical data analysis. Application of modern spectroscopic techniques to structure determination.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: Higher algebra. High school chemistry is highly recommended.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 1130 - LAB: General Chemistry I
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 1130 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 1140 - General Chemistry II
Goals: To further develop the fundamental principles of analytical, biological, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry. Emphasis on the development of problem-solving techniques. The laboratory focuses on inorganic qualitative analysis.
Content: Spontaneity and rates of chemical reactions; equilibrium involving gases, acids, bases and salts; acid-base theories; titration theory and practice, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, the chemical and physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and coordination compounds.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1130 (grade C- or better).
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 1140 - LAB: General Chemistry II
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 1140 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 1500 - Advanced General Chemistry
Goals: This course combines topics from both CHEM 1130 and CHEM 1140 and is meant to be an accelerated one-semester version of General Chemistry.
Content: The course includes a rigorous treatment of atomic and molecular structure, explores chemical bonding, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, equilibrium, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, and electrochemistry.
Taught: Fall semester
Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination (administered during Piper Preview), MATH1170 (or co-enrollment) or above.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 1500 - LAB: Advanced General Chemistry
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 1500 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
Corequisite: CHEM 1500
Credits: 0
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CHEM 3240 - Analytical Chemistry
Goals: To introduce and develop the theoretical concepts and laboratory practices of quantitative chemical analysis.
Content: Theory and practice in classical analytical methods and instrumentation; emphasis on ionic equilibria and electrochemistry and their relevance to chemical analysis; application of computers and statistics to analytical problems.
Taught: Annually, spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1140 or CHEM 1500 (grade of C- or better).
Credits: 4
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CHEM 3240 - LAB: Analytical Chemistry
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 3240 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 3330 - Instrumental Methods
Goals: To develop in depth the theory, scope, and limitations of the most commonly applied instrumental techniques of chemical analysis.
Content: Theory and techniques of infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, potentiometry, and other spectral and electrical methods of analysis, emphasizing relations among such factors as noise, resolution, sensitivity, error, and economics; applications of computers to analytical systems.
Taught: Annually, fall.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3240 (grade of C- or better), CHEM 3460, and co-registration with CHEM 3940. MATH 1180 and PHYS 1240 recommended.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 3450 - LAB: Organic Chemistry I
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 3450 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 3450 - Organic Chemistry I
Goals: To develop a broad understanding of the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. Molecular orbital theory and valence bond resonance theory are invoked to describe and explain the ramifications of covalent bonding in organic molecules. Thermodynamic considerations of 3-dimensional molecular shape are discussed. Instrumental techniques for the assignment of molecular structure are a key focus. Modern mechanistic theory of organic chemical reactions is developed in detail.
Content: Nomenclature, model building, stereochemistry, mass, ultraviolet, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Mechanisms associated with acid-base reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and nucleophilic addition.
Taught: Annually, fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1140 or CHEM 1500 (C- grade or better) or with instructor’s permission.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 3460 - LAB: Organic Chemistry II
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 3460 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 3460 - Organic Chemistry II
Goals: To further develop the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry and develop plausible synthetic and mechanistic pathways.
Content: Mechanisms associated with elimination, electrophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, free radical reactions, and pericyclic reactions. Chemistries of alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, pericyclic compounds, polymers, proteins and carbohydrates including reactions of intermediary metabolism.
Taught: Annually, spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3450 (grade C- or better).
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 3550 - Physical Chemistry I
Goals: To introduce and develop fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics and to further develop problem-solving techniques using advanced mathematical tools.
Content: The thermodynamics section introduces students to the study of the properties of gases, partition functions, a statistical foundation of thermodynamics, and the three laws of thermodynamics. The quantum mechanics section introduces the wave equation, probability, particle-in-a-box, basic rigid rotator and harmonic oscillator models for spectroscopy, and the hydrogen atom.
Taught: Annually, fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1140 or CHEM 1500 (C- grade or better), MATH 1180, and PHYS 1240 or co-registration
Credits: 4
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CHEM 3560 - Physical Chemistry II
Goals: To further develop concepts in thermodynamics and chemical kinetics and concepts of quantum mechanics and demonstrate applicability to real systems.
Content: This course continues using the material that was learned in part I to extend our understanding of thermodynamics to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, theory of solutions and chemical kinetics. Time permitting we will look at extensions to non-equilibrium systems. Quantum mechanics continues with the introduction of the multielectron atomic system, then molecules and bonding, and applications in spectroscopy.
Taught: Annually, spring.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3550 (C- grade of better).
Credits: 4
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CHEM 3700 - Chemical Biology
Goals: Chemical biology is a scientific discipline at the interface of chemistry and biology. This course explores the application of chemical techniques to manipulate and investigate biological systems.
Content: Using current literature resources, this course covers approaches used to understand and treat diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and viral, microbial, or neurodegenerative diseases. Topics may include the chemistry of amino acids, protein structure/dynamics elucidation, reactivity of biological molecules, chemical modification of proteins, peptidomimetics, native chemical ligation, and protein/ligand modeling.
Taught: Fall
Prerequisites: CHEM 1130; CHEM 1140 or CHEM 1500 with a C- or better. CHEM 3450 is strongly recommended.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 3820 - Biochemistry I
Crosslisted
Listed under Biochemistry as BIOC 3820.
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CHEM 3830 - Biochemistry II
Crosslisted
Listed under Biochemistry as BIOC 3830.
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CHEM 3940 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques
Goals: To provide instruction in some practical skills commonly used by professional chemists.
Content: Experimental design, laboratory manipulations, data analysis, searching the scientific literature, preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Work in the fall term is coordinated with CHEM 3330 and emphasizes student-driven small group research projects along with instrument design, capabilities, and limitations.
Taught: Annually, fall term.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3240, CHEM 3460, co-registration with CHEM 3330.
Credits: 2 credits
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CHEM 3950 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
Goals: To provide instruction in some practical skills commonly used by chemists and engineers with an emphasis on techniques used in physical chemistry.
Content: Experimental design, laboratory manipulations, data analysis, searching the scientific literature, preparation and presentation of written lab notebooks, reports and journal articles. Work in the spring term is coordinated with the Physical Chemistry course 3560. This is a writing intensive course. The course laboratories investigate thermodynamic/quantum principles and properties using calorimetry, spectroscopy, conductivity, and computational techniques.
Taught: Annually, spring term.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3550, co-registration with CHEM 3560.
Credits: 2 credits
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CHEM 5820 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Goals: To further develop techniques for efficiently dealing with analytical problems relevant to chemical research and production.
Content: The analysis of real materials with attention to the literature of analytical chemistry and to the theoretical aspects of such topics as separation techniques and instrumental methods. Emphasis on the relationship between analytical problems and methods to solve them.
Taught: By request.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3330, CHEM 3450, and CHEM 3550 (or co-registration).
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 5840 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Goals: To introduce and develop classical and modern concepts of inorganic chemistry.
Content: Periodic, chemical, and physical properties of the elements; symmetry and group theory; ionic and covalent bonding; acid-base chemistry; kinetics and mechanisms; metals and semiconductors; electronic spectra of coordination complexes; organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry; the application of molecular orbital theory; and quantum mechanical calculations.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1140 (grade C- or better).
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 5840 - LAB: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 5840 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CHEM 5860 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Goals: To further develop skills in modern mechanistic theory, organophysical chemistry, and retrosynthetic analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on stereocontrol in synthetic applications.
Content: Problem solving discussion sessions; individual and group problem sets; critical analysis of research seminars and research papers.
Taught: Alternate years.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3460 and CHEM 3550 (C- grade or better), or by permission of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 5880 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
Goals: To provide an advanced treatment of special topics in physical chemistry.
Content: Topics from statistical thermodynamics, molecular spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, theoretical organic, kinetics, molecular mechanics, and polymer chemistry may be included.
Taught: By request.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3560.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHEM 5960 - Research Techniques I
Goals: To provide an opportunity to further develop research techniques and skills in the field of chemistry.
Content: An individual, original student research project in some field of chemistry, including reviewing the pertinent chemical literature, designing and carrying out laboratory experiments, writing an extensive paper, and presenting a formal seminar.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: CHEM 5840 (or co-registration) or faculty consent.
Credits: 2 credits fall term, 2 credits spring term
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CHEM 5961 - Research Techniques II
Goals: To provide an opportunity to further develop research techniques and skills in the field of chemistry.
Content: An individual, original student research project in some field of chemistry, including reviewing the pertinent chemical literature, designing and carrying out laboratory experiments, writing an extensive paper, and presenting a formal seminar.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: CHEM 5960.
Credits: 2 credits fall term, 2 credits spring term
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CHIN 1110 - Beginning Chinese I
Goals: To introduce students to 350 individual Chinese characters and to basic vocabulary and grammar; to enable students to do simple translation and make conversation.
Content: Reading, writing, speaking and listening are all equally emphasized in this course. The vocabulary covered includes words for familiar topics and those that deal with everyday situations.
Taught: Annually, in fall term.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHIN 1120 - Beginning Chinese II
Goals: To introduce students to 400 individual Chinese characters and to basic vocabulary and grammar; to enable students to do simple translation and make conversation.
Content: Reading, writing, speaking and listening are all equally emphasized in this course. The vocabulary covered includes words for familiar topics and those that deal with everyday situations.
Taught: Annually, in spring term.
Prerequisite: CHIN 1110.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHIN 3110 - Intermediate Chinese I
Goals: To enable students to read and comprehend short essays and stories in simple non-technical prose, to develop conversational ability and to master the vocabulary and grammar introduced in their readings.
Content: Stories about daily experiences in China.
Taught: Annually, in fall term.
Prerequisite: CHIN 1120.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHIN 3120 - Intermediate Chinese II
Goals: To enable students to read and comprehend short essays and stories in simple non-technical prose, to develop conversational ability and to master the vocabulary and grammar introduced in their readings.
Content: Stories about daily experiences in China.
Taught: Annually, in spring term.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3110.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHIN 3600 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese I
Goals: To enhance the ability to communicate in Chinese by further developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing; to further awareness of Chinese culture.
Content: Emphasis on reading comprehension and speaking; acquisition of new characters and grammatical structures; review of characters and grammar already studied.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3120 or equivalent.
Credits: 4 credits
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CHIN 3620 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese II
Goals: As a continuation of CHIN 3600, to enhance the ability to communicate in Chinese by further developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing; to further awareness of Chinese culture.
Content: Emphasis on reading comprehension and speaking; acquisition of new characters and grammatical structures; review of characters and grammar already studied.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3600 or equivalent.
Credits: 4 credits
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CJFS 1120 - Crime and Justice in America
Goals: To introduce students to the basic framework of the American criminal justice system.
Content: This course provides a broad overview of the American criminal justice system. The course examines criminal justice decision-making, police, criminal law, courts, prisons, and the juvenile justice system. This course is designed to introduce students to these broad topical areas and to explore the issues of equality and treatment, and the efficacy of criminal justice policy within the contemporary American criminal justice system.
Taught: Annually, fall and spring.
Credits: 4
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CJFS 1130 - Basics of Forensic Science
Goals: To introduce non-science students to the practice of forensic science.
Content: The nature of physical evidence and its role in the legal system; expert testimony; disciplines such as crime scene investigation, fingerprints, questioned documents, firearms, DNA, drugs, toxicology, fire debris, and trace microanalysis (hairs, glass, fibers).
Taught: Fall and spring.
Corequisite: CJFS 1130 - LAB: Basics of Forensic Science
Note: You may not take CJFS 1130 if you have already completed CJFS 3400: Survey of Forensic Sciences.
Credits: 4
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CJFS 1130 - LAB: Basics of Forensic Science
This lab must be taken concurrently with the CJFS 1130 lecture.
The lab itself has zero credit value.
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CJFS 1140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Methods
Goals: The objective of this course is to introduce 1) the logic and methods of criminal justice research, 2) the nature of criminal justice data and its interpretation, and 3) the statistical knowledge and tools for data analysis. Students will gain a basic statistical literacy.
Content: This course will cover reading and understanding data on crime, sources of crime data, variable measurement, and descriptive and inferential statistics, including understanding samples, bivariate techniques, and an introduction to multivariate analyses.
Taught: Annually, fall and spring.
Prerequisite: CJFS 1120; or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
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CJFS 3250 - Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice
Goals: To describe the history and field of juvenile justice, apply and evaluate theories of delinquency, describe the organization of the juvenile justice system, and assess intervention strategies.
Content: This course provides a broad overview of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. The course is designed for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice majors. As part of this course, students will focus on the historical development of “delinquency,” the nature and extent of delinquency and juvenile crime in the United States, followed by theoretical perspectives on delinquency. Finally, the course is designed to combine the theoretical understandings about delinquency with current juvenile justice policies and review how the juvenile justice system operates to both treat and/or punish juvenile offenders.
Taught: Annually
Prerequisite: One of the following: CJFS 1120; or LGST 1110; or PSY 1330; or SOC 1110
Credits: 4
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