Admissions Office
MSU-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
(406) 265-3704 -or-
(800) 662-6132 x3704
admissions@msun.edu
Location:
Cowan Hall 213
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MSU-Northern 2009-2010 Catalog
Bachelor of Science
Required General Education Core
Common Science Core (33 credits):
BIOL 140 Cell Biology
BIOL 140 Cell Biology
The structure and function of plant and animal cells, including respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, and protein synthesis. Other topics considered are tissues, embryology, and unicellular organisms.
BIOL 141 Cell Biology Laboratory BIOL 141 Cell Biology Laboratory
Laboratory studies in cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, tissues, embryology, and unicellular organisms.
BIOL 221 Botany I BIOL 221 Botany I
Introduction to the plant kingdom that primarily focuses upon the cytology, anatomy, morphology, and general physiology of the flowering plants.
BIOL 222 Botany I Laboratory BIOL 222 Botany I Laboratory
Laboratory activities that primarily focus upon the cytology, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy of the flowering plants.
BIOL 348 Zoology BIOL 348 Zoology
A survey of invertebrate and vertebrate animal phyla including classification, morphology, physiology, characteristics, and natural history.
BIOL 350 Zoology Laboratory BIOL 350 Zoology Laboratory
The laboratory component of BIOL 348. Microscopic and macroscopic studies of animals. Dissection of squid, earthworms, crayfish, sea stars, dogfish sharks, frogs, fetal pigs, and others.
CHMY 141 College Chemistry I CHMY 141 College Chemistry I
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: nomenclature, theoretical concepts of bonding, periodic trends, chemical reactions, state of matter, heat of reactions, gaseous nature, and free energy. Primarily for students planning to continue in chemistry and other fields requiring knowledge of chemical principles.
CHMY 142 College Chemistry Lab I CHMY 142 College Chemistry Lab I
The laboratory portion of CHMY 141 dealing with experiments in nature of matter, gaseous state, heat of reactions, and other general principles of matter.
CHMY 143 College Chemistry II CHMY 143 College Chemistry II
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: equilibria processes, acid-base theories, pH, Ka, neutralization, buffers, precipitation, kps, family and row periodic element characteristics, nuclear processes, and environmental problems. Primarily for students planning to continue chemistry and related fields requiring knowledge of chemical principles.
CHMY 144 College Chemistry II Lab CHMY 144 College Chemistry II Lab
The laboratory portion of CHMY 143 dealing with experiments in acid-base, pH, neutralization, and qualitative analysis. Laboratory techniques in the qual scheme are examined.
PHYS 231 Fundamentals of Physics I PHYS 231 Fundamentals of Physics I
This is a general physics course covering measurement and experimental error, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, properties of solids and fluids, thermal physics, properties of ideal gases, kinetic theory, and thermodynamics.
PHYS 232 Fundamentals of Physics II PHYS 232 Fundamentals of Physics II
A general physics course covering properties of periodic motion, properties of waves, properties of light, geometric optics, optical instruments, wave optics and electric charge, electric field, electric potential, capacitance, electric current, resistance, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, relativity and atomic structure.
PHYS 234 Fundamentals of Physics I Lab PHYS 234 Fundamentals of Physics I Lab
This laboratory course will include experiments related to work and mechanical energy, properties of sound and properties of thermodynamics.
PHYS 235 Fundamentals of Physics II Lab PHYS 235 Fundamentals of Physics II Lab
This laboratory course will include experiments related to the properties of light, electricity and atomic structure.
Required Program Course (25 credits):
BIOL 314 General Ecology
BIOL 314 General Ecology
Integrated principles of ecology with special emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems. Some attention directed to selected ecological methods and statistical evaluations via laboratory activities.
BIOL 468 Molecular Biology and Genetics BIOL 468/568 Molecular Biology and Genetics
Structure and function of cells emphasizing molecular aspects at cellular, organelle, and physiological levels. Molecular composition of cell organelles, structure of eukaryotic genomes including chromosomes, recombination, gene structure and transcription, gene control during development, hormonal influence on gene expression, chemical synthesis, and factors influencing inheritance patterns. Emphasis is on animal cells.
CHMY 321 Organic Chemistry I CHMY 321 Organic Chemistry I
Organic chemistry for science and related majors with emphasis on the structure of molecules, chemical and physical properties, and reactions mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and alcohols. Examines the nature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyclic alkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds.
CHMY 322 Organic Chemistry I Lab CHMY 322 Organic Chemistry I Lab
Laboratory portion of Organic Chemistry I. Experiments in organic techniques of distillation, extraction, and recystallization, preparation and identification of hydrocarbons, alcohol, cyclic alkanes, and alkyl halides compounds.
NSCI 301 Essence of Science NSCI 301 Essence of Science
This is a lecture course covering the important scientific discoveries from the ancient Greeks to the development of modern molecular biology and the human genome project. The course lectures, readings and discussions will develop how science, the scientific method and resulting technology have led to the ascent of humans to their present state of power. Such an ascent has been made possible through the relationship of mathematics and the physical, chemical and biological sciences.
NSCI 450 Undergraduate Research I NSCI 450 Undergraduate Research I
Provides the opportunity to perform undergraduate research in a particular science area of interest as selected by the student; the research project will be initiated and completed under the counsel and guidance of departmental staff.
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech
A study and utilization of the principles and techniques of oral communication. Problems of research, preparation, content, organization, argument, and delivery are examined.
STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics
This course introduces the study of statistics from descriptive statistics through regression analysis, sampling, correlation, and analysis of variance. Topics are investigated as they apply to real world data. Computers and calculators are used extensively
Choose twelve (12) credits from the following:
BIOL 217 Microbiology
BIOL 217 Microbiology
A survey of the microbial world including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi, relationships of microorganisms to man and to the environment including health and disease, cultivation, isolation, microbial metabolism and genetics, with emphasis on antisepsis and medical microbiology for students entering health related fields as well as applied microbiology related to water quality. Appropriate for students in general education and science and health related programs.
BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I
An introduction to the form and function of the parts of the human body, with studies on the tissues, bones, muscles, respiration, and circulation.
BIOL 242 Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 242 Anatomy and Physiology II
Emphasis on the regulations of the energy supply and the internal environment. Units covered are nerves, endocrines, digestion, cell metabolism, excretion, and reproduction.
BIOL 322 Botany II BIOL 322 Botany II
A general survey of the plant kingdom and plant classification with special emphasis on bryophytes, and the non-flowering tracheophytes and their reproductive processes, together with an introduction to algae and the fungi.
BIOL 324 Entomology BIOL 324 Entomology
An introduction to the anatomy, characteristics and classification of insects including methods of collecting, preserving, identifying, and displaying insects. Preparation of an insect collection is required.
BIOL 334 Ornithology BIOL 334 Ornithology
The biology of birds, including their morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and classification. Emphasis on the recognition of Montana species, developed through the use of photos, preserved skins, and local field trips.
BIOL 406 Molecular Biology Techniques BIOL 406/506 Molecular Biology Techniques
Introduction to such techniques of molecular biology as electrophoresis and chromatography as these methodologies are employed in the fields of cytology, molecular genetics, and physiology. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.
BIOL 407 Freshwater Biology BIOL 407/507 Freshwater Biology
This course will demonstrate and provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in selected techniques used in the examination, identification and classification of a wide variety of the freshwater organisms that live in Montana’s aquatic systems. Extensive laboratory work and field trips are required. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.
BIOL 410 Field Biology Methods BIOL 410 Field Biology Methods
This course provides experience in using various ecological techniques to measure certain parameters of populations of organisms found in Montana. The course emphasizes careful observation and measurement and allows students to develop an understanding of using statistical methods and demographic data to interpret biological processes and population trends. The course will include such topics as using taxonomic keys, reviewing and evaluating technical literature, habitat surveys, population census methods and others.
BIOL 460 Advanced Microbiology BIOL 460 Advanced Microbiology
Review of the microbial world involving bacteria and viruses and their impact on human immune function, disease prevention, environmental and industrial applications, and microbial ecology. Designed for students interested in continuing in science, particularly in pharmacy and pre-med.
GEO 314 Introduction to Paleontology GEO 314 Introduction to Paleontology
This course will provide an introduction to paleontology and the various procedures in the field with special emphasis on Montana and Alberta Fossils.
NSCI 451 Undergraduate Research II NSCI 451 Undergraduate Research II
Serves as a continuation of NSCI 450 and affords the option by which to complete a research endeavor in a selected science area.
Advisor Approved Electives or Minor: 29 credits Total minimum credits required for degree: 120 |
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Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 141 Lab is required.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. 
Montana University System Core Course 
Prerequisite: Basic college biology course
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