2023-2024 Course Catalog

BIOL 1104 Minnesota Natural History and Field Biology

A non-majors education biology lab course that emphasizes the diversity of life in Minnesota from a natural history perspective.  Topics include the scientific method, adaptation and evolution of plants and animals, ecology of terrestrial and aquatic biomes, endangered species, and the decline of biodiversity.  Lab requires field trips on- and off-campus, which might include required field trips on prescribed dates.   Lecture 3 credits, 3-hour lab 1 credit, which may include field trips on specific dates and times listed in eServices.

Credits

4 cr

Prerequisite

ENGC 0960 (C/P or higher) or ENGC 0900 (C/P or higher) and READ 0960 (C/P or higher) or placement into ENGC 1101

Offered

Fall, Spring

MnTC Goals

3, 10