Animal Behavior Program
Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior
Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements ABEHBS
Requirements
The major requires at least 38 credit hours (59 with Addenda Requirements), including the requirements listed below.
- Core Animal Behavior Courses.
- Introduction to Animal Behavior. One (1) course:
- ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides students with a general introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, including a broad overview of how developmental, physiological, and ecological factors determine behaviors and the evolutionary forces that shape those behaviors.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Workshop in Animal Behavior. One (1) course:
- ABEH-A 200 Workshop in Animal Behavior
ABEH-A 200 Workshop in Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Animal behavior major
- Description
- Introduces a range of research topics within animal behavior. Provides information on general experimental methods and design, and on potential research opportunities in the field.
- Animal Behavior. One (1) course:
- BIOL-Z 460 Animal Behavior
BIOL-Z 460 Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Junior or senior standing
- Description
- Introduction to the zoological study of animal behavior. Emphasizes both internal and external factors involved in the causation of species-typical behavior of animals (protozoa-primates) in their natural environment.
- Introduction to Animal Behavior. One (1) course:
- Perspectives in Animal Behavior.
- Evolutionary/Ecological Perspectives. Two (2) courses:
- ABEH-A 301 Animal Conservation Science
- ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior (Approved topics: "SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIAN CONSERVATION" (TPC 5))
- ANTH-B 368 The Evolution of Primate Social Behavior
- ANTH-B 400 Undergraduate Seminar (Approved topics: "CHIMP BEHV:LEGACY JANE GOODALL" (TPC 12))
- ANTH-B 466 The Primates
- BIOL-L 307
- BIOL-L 318 Evolution
- BIOL-L 369 Heredity, Evolution, and Society
- BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- BIOL-L 473 Ecology
- BIOL-S 318 Evolution, Honors
- BIOL-Z 374
- BIOL-Z 476 Biology of Fishes
- EAS-E 341
- EAS-X 377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge
- GEOG-G 307 Biogeography: The Distribution of Life
- SPEA-E 457 INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
- SPEA-E 460 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
ABEH-A 301 Animal Conservation Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; or consent of the instructor
- Description
- Following an introduction to the broad field of conservation biology, students learn how research in ecology, evolution, behavior, physiology, genetics, genomics, and development are applied to animal conservation.
ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics related to the scientific study of animal behavior not studied extensively in other courses. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
ANTH-B 368 The Evolution of Primate Social Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Major patterns of social organization in the order Primates, with focus on several important primate species. Examination of Darwinian theories of behavioral evolution. Particular attention paid to the influence of food-getting and diet on social behavior.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ANTH-B 400 Undergraduate Seminar
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics in bioanthropology. Analysis of research. Development of skills in analysis and criticism. Topic varies.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
ANTH-B 466 The Primates
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-A 107, ANTH-B 200, or ANTH-B 301; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Paleontology, functional morphology, behavior, and natural history of the infrahuman primates. Emphasis on behavioral and ecological correlates of morphology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 318 Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution--the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-L 318, BIOL-L 479, or BIOL-S 318.
BIOL-L 369 Heredity, Evolution, and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Junior or senior standing
- Notes
- Not open to biology majors
- Description
- Basic concepts and principles of evolution, heredity, and individual development. Problems of the individual and society raised by present and future genetic knowledge and technology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Explores a variety of topics related to the evolution of nervous systems, with a focus on vertebrate brains. Topics include comparative neuroanatomy, methods, approaches to homology, the meaning of changes in size, ecological and behavioral specializations, developmental constraints, and a consideration of how special (or not) human brains are. A basic background in neuroscience is recommended but not required.
BIOL-L 473 Ecology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 318
- Description
- Major concepts of ecology for science majors; relation of individual organisms to their environment, population ecology, structure and function of ecosystems.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 473 and BIOL-L 479.
BIOL-S 318 Evolution, Honors
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111 or equivalent; BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution--the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 318, BIOL-L 479, or BIOL-S 318.
BIOL-Z 476 Biology of Fishes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and junior or senior standing
- Description
- Introduces diversity of extant fishes with respect to evolutionary relationships, classification, structure, function, behavior, ecology and biogeography.
EAS-X 377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge
- Credits
- 6
- Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.000 GPA and at least one course in geology, anthropology, physical geography, or related field of study; and department consent
- Description
- Interdisciplinary field course in geo-paleoanthropology in the Olduvai Gorge. Develops skills in the application of innovative theory and techniques in human evolutionary research. Promotes understanding of evolutionary processes, such as tectonics and climate episodes, and how these processes influence the development of savanna environments in the East African Rift Valley.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 377, GEOL-G 349, or GEOL-X 377.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
GEOG-G 307 Biogeography: The Distribution of Life
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of the present and past distributions of the world's plants and animals, emphasizing ecological explanation of species distributions. Topics include evolution and distribution of major plant and animal groups, world vegetation, plant and animal domestication, introduction of plant and animal pests, destruction of natural communities, and extinction.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
SPEA-E 457 INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 460 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Mechanisms of Behavior Perspectives. Two (2) courses:
- ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior (Approved topics: "BEHAVIORAL GENETICS AND EPIGENETICS" (TPC 3); "SENSORY ECOLOGY" (TPC 7); "SENSORY ECOLOGY" (TPC 2); "THE SOCIAL BRAIN" (TPC 4))
- ANTH-B 333 Chimpanzee Biology: Anatomy, Evolution, Ecology, and Physiology
- BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- BIOL-L 410 Topical Issues in Biology (Approved topics: "GENETICS OF BEHAVIOR" (TPC 15))
- BIOL-L 453 Sensory Ecology
- BIOL-Z 462 Genetics of Behavior
- ANTH-B 340 Hormones and Human Behavior
- BIOL-L 340 Biology of Sexual Diversity
- BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- BIOL-Z 463 Comparative Neurobiology of Animal Behavior
- BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology
- One of the following:
- PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- PSY-P 407 Drugs and the Nervous System
- PSY-P 409 Neural Bases of Sensory Function
- PSY-P 410 Development of the Brain and Behavior
- PSY-P 411 Neural Bases of Learning and Memory
- PSY-P 456
- PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology (Approved topics: "NEUROBIOLOGY OF COGNITION" (TPC 168); "THE SOCIAL BRAIN" (TPC 136))
- PSY-P 469 Stress Effects on Brain and Behavior
- PHSL-P 416 COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics related to the scientific study of animal behavior not studied extensively in other courses. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
ANTH-B 333 Chimpanzee Biology: Anatomy, Evolution, Ecology, and Physiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: ANTH-B 111
- Description
- Surveys biological research on the chimpanzee. Examines chimpanzee taxonomy, habitat, digestive physiology, anatomy, embryology, evolutionary history, genetics, hormones, neuroanatomy and reproduction. Demonstrates how chimpanzee biology is part of a unified whole and how research on chimpanzees helps us better understand nature, including the place of humans in the natural world.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Analysis of the mechanisms of inheritance, including developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms and to the transmission to their offspring of specific genetic traits. Includes the principles of genetics and the analysis of mutations affecting development.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 311 or BIOL-S 311.
BIOL-L 410 Topical Issues in Biology
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; BIOL-L 113; and BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Topics not related extensively in other courses. The topic will vary depending on the instructor and on student needs.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
BIOL-L 453 Sensory Ecology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-Z 460
- Description
- Sensory systems are the gateways to all information that animals have about their environment. They are under intense natural and sexual selection and can drive evolutionary divergence. This course focuses on these issues and how sensory systems transduce and extract environmental information. Includes visits from guest speakers in the field.
BIOL-Z 462 Genetics of Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 311
- Description
- Considers whether \"behavior genes\" exist and how such genes would be identified and defined, with a focus on courtship and sex-specific behaviors. Reviews and discusses the literature that demonstrates concrete examples of how single genes can affect such behaviors.
ANTH-B 340 Hormones and Human Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
- Notes
- R: College-level introductory biology course or ANTH-B 200
- Description
- Reviews the roles of hormones in the evolution and expression of human and nonhuman animal behaviors. Emphasis placed on behaviors associated with aggression, stress, mating, and parenting. Particularly relevant for students interested in human health and the environment.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 340 Biology of Sexual Diversity
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces biological processes underlying sex-related variation in anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes discussions of sexual differentiation in organisms ranging from yeast to human. Addresses functional (evolutionary/ecological) and mechanistic (developmental/physiological) explanations for sexual variation.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Explores a variety of topics related to the evolution of nervous systems, with a focus on vertebrate brains. Topics include comparative neuroanatomy, methods, approaches to homology, the meaning of changes in size, ecological and behavioral specializations, developmental constraints, and a consideration of how special (or not) human brains are. A basic background in neuroscience is recommended but not required.
BIOL-Z 463 Comparative Neurobiology of Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and junior or senior standing
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Addresses the intersection of two disciplines: animal behavior and neurobiology. Uses integrative and comparative approaches to understand how the nervous system controls animal behavior in natural contexts and how neural circuits evolve to generate diversity in behavior.
BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Mechanisms of hormone action from the molecular to the organismal level in vertebrates.
PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155; and one of BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 111, BIOL-L 112, or equivalent
- Description
- An examination of the cellular bases of behavior, emphasizing contemporary views and approaches to the study of the nervous system. Neural structure, function, and organization are considered in relation to sensory and motor function, motivation, learning, and other basic behaviors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346.
PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: 3 credits of Biology such as BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 111, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-A 215, or BIOL-P 215
- Description
- A survey of contemporary neuroscience, examining the neural basis of behavior with approaches including molecular, cellular, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. Sensory and motor function, learning and memory, and other behaviors are considered using anatomical, physiological, behavioral, biochemical, and genetic approaches, providing a balanced view of neuroscience.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346.
PSY-P 407 Drugs and the Nervous System
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Introduction to the major psychoactive drugs and how they act upon the brain to influence behavior. Discussion of the role of drugs as therapeutic agents for various clinical disorders and as probes to provide insight into brain function.
PSY-P 409 Neural Bases of Sensory Function
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Detailed description of the neural systems responsible for vision, touch, hearing, taste, smell, and balance. Similarities and differences in the strategies employed by these systems will be stressed.
PSY-P 410 Development of the Brain and Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Examination of the interaction of the developing brain with the behavior it mediates. Cellular systems and organismal levels of analysis will all be considered in the organization of structure function relationships in the neural basis of behavior.
PSY-P 411 Neural Bases of Learning and Memory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Comprehensive survey of theories and data concerned with neural correlates of associative and non-associative forms of learning and memory. Vertebrate and invertebrate model systems and preparations as well as data obtained from the human neuropsychology literature will be studied.
PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Prerequisites vary according to the topics offered and are specified in the Schedule of Classes each term
- Description
- Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Topics vary with instructor and semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PSY-P 469 Stress Effects on Brain and Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- This seminar examines the neurobiology of stress effects on cognition, psychopathology, and health, from the cellular to the systems level. Through readings from primary literature, discussions, and lectures, students will develop a base of knowledge and think critically about the neural and behavioral effects of stress.
PHSL-P 416 COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Environmental/Developmental/Cognitive Perspectives. Two (2) courses:
- ABEH-A 401 (approved topics: "Animal Communication"; "Animal Cognition")
- ANTH-A 200 Topics in Anthropology of Culture and Society (Approved topics: "INTRO TO THE CHIMP: MIND, BEHAVIOR, & SOCIETY" (TPC 334))
- ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
- ANTH-B 400 Undergraduate Seminar (Approved topics: "EVOLUTION OF HUMAN COGNITION" (TPC 38))
- ANTH-E 200 Social and Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH-L 200 Language and Culture
- BIOL-L 417
- COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-Q 301 Brain and Cognition
- COGS-Q 345 Animal Cognition
- LING-L 214 Animal Communication
- PHIL-P 360 Philosophy of Mind
- PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning
- PSY-P 327 Psychology of Motivation
- PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception
- PSY-P 330 Perception/Action
- PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY-P 416 Evolution and Ecology of Learning
- PSY-P 444
- INFO-I 216 HUMAN, ANIMAL, AND AI
- INFO-I 414 SEMINAR IN ANIMAL-COMPUTER INTERACTION
ANTH-A 200 Topics in Anthropology of Culture and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics in the anthropological study of social and cultural institutions. Emphasizes understanding and developing anthropological approaches to questions about social, economic, political, and historical relationships among groups and individuals in contexts across the globe. Course topics may utilize ethnographic, archaeological, linguistic, and historical information.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the natural history of humans (Homo sapiens). Includes coverage of evolutionary theory and its relevance for understanding contemporary human biology, genetics and inheritance, description and analysis of human biological variation and adaptation, human-environment biocultural interactions, similarities and differences between humans and non-human primates, and the fossil record for primate and human evolution.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ANTH-B 400 Undergraduate Seminar
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics in bioanthropology. Analysis of research. Development of skills in analysis and criticism. Topic varies.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
ANTH-E 200 Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to social-cultural anthropology\'s history, theories, and analytical approaches to cross-cultural analysis. Covers foundational concepts and ethnographic methods used to understand current issues such as race and racism, ethnicity and nationalism, class and inequality, gender, family and kinship, religion, and people\'s relationship to the environment.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
- Fall 2024CASE SLcourse
ANTH-L 200 Language and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology, the social scientific study of language. Examines how languages reflect cultures, how language use reproduces culture(s), how linguistic categories relate to categories of thought, and how linguistic variation both reflects and shapes social categories such as gender, class, race, and ethnicity.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Foundational introduction to the cognitive and information sciences. The primary themes are: (1) causal issues such as functional and computational architecture (e.g., modularity, effectiveness, and implementation, analog/digital), neuroscience, and embodied dynamics; and (2) semantic issues such as meaning, representation, content, and information flow. The role of both themes in logic, perception, computation, cognition, and consciousness. Throughout, an emphasis on writing, analysis, and exposition.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
COGS-Q 301 Brain and Cognition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 101
- Description
- An introduction to the neural mechanisms underlying complex cognition, and a survey of topics in neuroscience related to cognition. The course provides a solid background in human biopsychology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
COGS-Q 345 Animal Cognition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the study of animal cognition. Reviews historical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives on how animals think. Explores debates about specific aspects of cognition, including whether and how animals reason, whether they have memory and concepts, whether they can use tools, whether they communicate or have "language," whether they have consciousness, behave altruistically, and have morals.
LING-L 214 Animal Communication
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A comparative overview surveying basic aspects of animal communication, including human communication, and covering such issues as the nature of communicative signals, the relative unity versus diversity within communicating groups, and the role of learning versus innateness in communication systems.
PHIL-P 360 Philosophy of Mind
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: 3 credit hours of philosophy or coursework in cognitive science or brain and psychological science
- Description
- Selected topics from among the following: the nature of mental phenomena (e.g., thinking, volition, perception, emotion); the mind-body problem (e.g., dualism, behaviorism, functionalism); connections to cognitive science issues in psychology, linguistics, and artificial intelligence; computational theories of mind.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Facts and principles of animal and human learning, especially as treated in theories attempting to provide frameworks for understanding what learning is and how it takes place.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 327 Psychology of Motivation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 211
- Description
- How needs, desires, and incentives influence behavior; research on motivational processes in human and animal behavior, including ways in which motives change and develop.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 026, MATH-M 119, or introductory physics
- Description
- Basic data, theories, psychophysics, illusions, and other topics fundamental to understanding sensory and perceptual processes.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 330 Perception/Action
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Roboticists know that actions like catching a fly ball are exceedingly complex, yet people perform them effortlessly. How perceptual information is generated by and used in guiding such actions is covered, as are issues of motor coordination and control. Classes include laboratories on analysis of optic flow and limb movements.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COGS-Q 330 or PSY-P 330.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Introduction to human cognitive processes, including attention and perception, memory, psycholinguistics, problem solving, and thinking.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 416 Evolution and Ecology of Learning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 325 or PSY-P 417
- Description
- Advanced treatment of history, basic concepts, theories, and experimental literature examining the relation of learning and evolution. Compares ethological, comparative, and general process approaches.
INFO-I 216 HUMAN, ANIMAL, AND AI
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
INFO-I 414 SEMINAR IN ANIMAL-COMPUTER INTERACTION
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Evolutionary/Ecological Perspectives. Two (2) courses:
- Formal Laboratory. Two (2) courses:
- ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
- ANTH-B 301 Laboratory in Bioanthropology
- ANTH-P 425 Faunal Osteology
- One of the following:
- BIOL-H 112 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience II
- BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1 (Approved topics: "BEHAVIORAL EVOLUTION" (TPC 2); "FIELD ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION" (TPC 3); "IMMUNE RESPONSE AND BEHAVIOR" (TPC 4))
- BIOL-L 307
- BIOL-L 376 Biology of Birds
- BIOL-L 433 Tropical Biology
- BIOL-L 465 Advanced Field Biology
- BIOL-L 474 Field and Laboratory Ecology
- BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology
- BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2 (Approved topics: "IMMUNE RESPONSE AND BEHAVIOR" (TPC 4))
- BIOL-Z 373 Entomology
- BIOL-Z 375 Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory
- BIOL-Z 406 Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL-Z 469 Endocrinology Laboratory
- EAS-X 377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge
- PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- INFO-I 411 ANIMAL-COMPUTER INTERACTION METHODS
- SPEA-E 455 LIMNOLOGY
- SPEA-E 461 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT LABORATORY
ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ABEH-A101 or BIOL-Z460
- Description
- Teaches how to observe, quantify, and manipulate animal behavior in a laboratory setting. Practices fundamental experimental techniques used in ethological research.
ANTH-B 301 Laboratory in Bioanthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers the methods and techniques of bioanthropology. Emphasis is on developing and testing evolutionary hypotheses using contemporary methods. Includes laboratory investigations of human skeletal biology including age and sex determinations and forensic identification; human paleontological and primate observations; variability in living populations including anthropometry, genetics, bloodtyping, demography; among others.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ANTH-P 425 Faunal Osteology
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Lecture and laboratory introduction to the preparation, collection, identification, and interpretation of faunal specimens from archaeological sites. Also includes an introduction to forensic identifications and to zooarchaeological literature.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-H 112 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111
- Description
- Continuation of BIOL-H 111. Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 112. R: BIOL-L 111
- Description
- Laboratory experiments in various aspects of biology, with a focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Should not be taken during first semester of residence unless credit has been earned for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-E 112.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
BIOL-L 376 Biology of Birds
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- Intended for biology majors
- Description
- Avian systematics, distribution, evolution, ecology, and behavior, emphasis on migration and orientation, territoriality, communication, and reproductive behavior. Field trips will concentrate on identification, interpretation of behavior, and research methods.
BIOL-L 433 Tropical Biology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Field course taught in a tropical area overseas. Topics center on ecology and evolution and may include plants and animals, their interactions in rain forests, seasonally dry forests and mangroves, cloud forests, marine biology, marine/land interface, coral physiology, and reef development. Requires detailed field journal and other projects on areas visited.
BIOL-L 465 Advanced Field Biology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 473 or equivalent; and consent of instructor
- Description
- Lectures and two to three weeks of fieldwork on various problems of ecosystem structure and dynamics. Quantitative comparisons will be made of ecosystems in several different environments.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated once for credit.
BIOL-L 474 Field and Laboratory Ecology
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL-L 473
- Description
- Introduction to research problems and techniques in the ecology of individuals, populations, and ecosystems.
BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Intended for the junior or senior science major. Course in human physiology designed to introduce the senior undergraduate student to the function of the human body in health, disease, and extreme environments. Emphasizes how the different organ systems work to maintain homeostasis and how organ function is integrated. The content and key concepts are presented in order to provide students insight into the scientific process through problem-solving and exploration of resources. Utilizes experimental inquiry, case-based and problem-oriented methodology with students working in teams, and an emphasis on clinical application. The laboratory component is incorporated into the structure of the course.
BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-X 150
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students continue guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
BIOL-Z 373 Entomology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- Insects, with emphasis on evolution, distribution, behavior, and structure.
BIOL-Z 375 Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- Laboratory and field studies of invertebrates, with an emphasis on experiments with living specimens.
BIOL-Z 406 Vertebrate Zoology
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111 and junior or senior standing
- Description
- Morphology, evolution, adaptations, and general biology of vertebrates.
BIOL-Z 469 Endocrinology Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 312 and BIOL-Z 466
- Description
- Survey of various endocrine systems using molecular, cellular, and whole organism methodologies. Emphasis on structure, function, and regulation of endocrine glands and cells, and their roles in maintaining homeostasis within the organism.
EAS-X 377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge
- Credits
- 6
- Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.000 GPA and at least one course in geology, anthropology, physical geography, or related field of study; and department consent
- Description
- Interdisciplinary field course in geo-paleoanthropology in the Olduvai Gorge. Develops skills in the application of innovative theory and techniques in human evolutionary research. Promotes understanding of evolutionary processes, such as tectonics and climate episodes, and how these processes influence the development of savanna environments in the East African Rift Valley.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 377, GEOL-G 349, or GEOL-X 377.
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PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Experiments with and demonstrations of contemporary approaches in behavioral neuroscience.
INFO-I 411 ANIMAL-COMPUTER INTERACTION METHODS
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 455 LIMNOLOGY
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 461 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT LABORATORY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Supervised Research or Internship. Choose one of the following options:
- Additional course from the Formal Laboratory List.
- Animal Behavior Internship. Three (3) credit hours:
- ABEH-X 473 Animal Behavior Internship
ABEH-X 473 Animal Behavior Internship
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Description
- Hands-on animal behavior research experience in practical situations. Interns are matched with faculty mentors and internship sites. Students combine research with practical service to the host organization.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in ABEH-A 495 and ABEH-X 473.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
- Supervised Research. Three (3) credit hours:
- ANTH-X 476 Museum Practicum
- ANTH-X 477 Fieldwork in Anthropology
- ANTH-X 478 Practicum in Anthropology
- ANTH-X 479 Fieldwork in Bioanthropology
- BIOL-X 490 Individual Study
- CHEM-X 399 Chemical Research
- COGS-Q 499 Honors Research Project in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-X 497 Research in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-X 498 Project in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- PHYS-X 498 Research Project
- PSY-P 499 Honors Thesis Research
- PSY-X 397 Supervised Research I
- PSY-X 398 Supervised Research II
- PSY-X 497 Supervised Research III
- PSY-X 498 Capstone Supervised Research
- INFO-I 390 UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY
ANTH-X 476 Museum Practicum
- Credits
- 1–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-A 403, ANTH-A 405, or consent of instructor
- Description
- Independent work of student's choice in one aspect of the field of museum work. Relevant readings required.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours in ANTH-X 476.
ANTH-X 477 Fieldwork in Anthropology
- Credits
- 1–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Fieldwork in anthropology carried out by the student in consultation with faculty members.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours in ANTH-X 477.
ANTH-X 478 Practicum in Anthropology
- Credits
- 1–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of chairperson
- Description
- Supervised work of an anthropological nature arranged through an outside agency or institution, such as an internship, apprenticeship, or volunteer work at a governmental office, zoo, or archaeological site. One credit hour per 45 hours or one full-time week of activity.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours in ANTH-A 496 and ANTH-X 478.
ANTH-X 479 Fieldwork in Bioanthropology
- Credits
- 1–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Fieldwork involving the collection and analysis of biological or biosocial data on prehistoric and contemporary human populations. The materials or data may be paleontological, archaeological, physiological, or ecological in nature. 1 credit hour per full week of fieldwork.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-B 405 or ANTH-X 479.
BIOL-X 490 Individual Study
- Credits
- 1–12 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Overall GPA 2.500 or above; and written consent of faculty member supervising research
- Notes
- Must present oral report to complete more than 6 credit hours
- Description
- Involves active, original research, primarily in a laboratory setting, with direction and feedback from a faculty mentor. Includes a formal presentation of the research project.
- Repeatability
- Maximum of 6 credits allowed for summer research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in BIOL-L 490 and BIOL-X 490.
CHEM-X 399 Chemical Research
- Credits
- 0–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of research director and department
- Description
- For outstanding students. Provides opportunity to perform research in an IU Chemistry Department lab. Written research thesis is required. Cannot be used as a substitute for other chemistry courses.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in CHEM-C 409 and CHEM-X 399.
COGS-Q 499 Honors Research Project in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Consent of director of undergraduate studies obtained by application
- Description
- Methods of research in cognitive science are analyzed. Students present their projects for discussion and analysis.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
COGS-X 497 Research in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Active participation in research under faculty supervision.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credit hours.
COGS-X 498 Project in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Students will conduct a research project in the cognitive and information sciences by designing, conducting, and analyzing an independent experiment; by developing and testing a computer simulation of some aspect of cognition; or by otherwise engaging in a program of original research. Projects must be approved in advance and supervised by the instructor.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PHYS-X 498 Research Project
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor or supervisor
- Description
- Research participation in group or independent project under the supervision of a faculty member in departmental research areas; or topic agreed upon between the student and supervisor.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in PHYS-S 406 and PHYS-X 498.
PSY-P 499 Honors Thesis Research
- Credits
- 1–12 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of departmental honors committee
- Notes
- May be substituted for advanced laboratory requirement or, given the permission of the departmental honors committee, for certain other requirements in the program for majors
- Description
- None
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PSY-X 397 Supervised Research I
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place. Does not count toward capstone or neuroscience lab credit
- Description
- First in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
PSY-X 398 Supervised Research II
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place.
- Description
- Second in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
PSY-X 497 Supervised Research III
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place
- Description
- Third in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab. Does not count toward capstone or neuroscience lab credit. An independent experiment of modest magnitude.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in PSY-P 493 and PSY-X 497.
PSY-X 498 Capstone Supervised Research
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- R: PSY-X 397, PSY-X 398, or PSY-X 497. An approved research agreement must be in place. Counts toward capstone credit or neuroscience lab credit in approved labs
- Description
- The capstone experience in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab. Course requires a research plan and progress reports.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in PSY-P 494 and PSY-X 498.
INFO-I 390 UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Electives. Three (3) courses:
- ABEH-A 400 Advanced Workshop in Animal Behavior
- ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior (Approved topics: "HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION" (TPC 9))
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-L 402 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change
- EAS-A 476 Climate Change Science
- Additional courses from the Evolutionary/Ecological Perspectives list
- Additional courses from the Mechanisms of Behavior Perspectives list
- Additional courses from the Environmental/Developmental/Cognitive Perspectives list
- Additional courses from the Formal Laboratory list
- Additional courses from the Supervised Research or Internship list
- Additional animal behavior-related courses with consent of the program
ABEH-A 400 Advanced Workshop in Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ABEH-A 200 and BIOL-Z 460
- Description
- Research seminar for advanced animal behavior students. Focuses on an individual research project that culminates in a formal presentation related to the student's independent research or internship experience. Goal is to improve independent study, problem-solving, research, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills. Students also critically evaluate research in the primary literature and research presentations at the annual Animal Behavior Conference.
ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics related to the scientific study of animal behavior not studied extensively in other courses. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Covers structure and function of DNA and RNA; DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; and the genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 402 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 473 and an introductory environmental science or ecology course
- Description
- Explains how ecosystems function and how and why ecosystems differ in their sensitivity to stress, disturbance and global change. Introduces key concepts and approaches used in the field of ecosystem ecology: ecosystem energetics; biogeochemical cycles and budgets; and the response of ecosystems to stress, disturbance and global change. Focuses on patterns and processes in aquatic, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems.
EAS-A 476 Climate Change Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: At least two college-level physical science courses or other experience reading and interpreting scientific data
- Description
- Evidence for and theories of climate change over a range of time scales. Sources of natural climate forcing are presented, historical evolution of climate change is quantified, and model tools and climate projections are presented along with analyses of climate change impacts.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 476, GEOG-G 475, or GEOL-G 476.
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- Addenda Requirements*.
- Introductory Science.
- Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology. One (1) course:
- BIOL-E 111 Basic Biology by Examination I
- BIOL-L 111 Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology
BIOL-E 111 Basic Biology by Examination I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of BIOL-L 111.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 111 or BIOL-L 111.
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BIOL-L 111 Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- For biology and other science majors. Preference will be given to freshmen and sophomores
- Description
- Focus is on the processes of evolution leading to organismal diversity and adaptation, as well as basic ecological concepts.
- Repeatability
- Credit not given for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-L 111.
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- Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms. One (1) course:
- BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II
- BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of BIOL-L 112.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-E 112, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
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BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Permission of IFLE Director/Biology Department
- Description
- Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-Q 201.
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- Introductory Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to psychology; its methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in areas of learning, sensory psychology, and psychophysiology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-B 105, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
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PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to psychological and brain sciences for psychology majors. Introduces students to the history of psychology and its place in science, to the experimental method, and to the broad range of topics studied by psychological scientists.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
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- Introductory Science Elective. Choose one of the following options:
- ANTH-B 111 Introduction to Chimpanzee Behavior and Cognition
- CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
- Both of the following:
- CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
- Both of the following:
- One (1) Lecture course
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- One (1) Laboratory course
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- COLL-C 105 Critical Approaches to the Natural and Mathematical Sciences (Approved topics: "SISTER SPECIES: LESSONS FROM THE CHIMPANZEE" (TPC 36); "SISTER SPECIES: LESSONS FROM THE CHIMPANZEE" (TPC 27))
- EAS-E 104 Evolution of the Earth
- EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
- EAS-E 114 Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
- MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- PHYS-P 105 Basic Physics of Sound
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- CSCI-A 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND COMPUTING
- CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Surveys research on the behavior and cognition of our closest relative, the chimpanzee. Areas covered include the discovery of the chimpanzee, diet, foraging behavior, parenting, hunting, intelligence, psychology, language/communication, sleep science, tool-making and using activity, aggression, sex, social system and what chimpanzees tell us about human evolution.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Designed specifically to alleviate deficiencies in chemistry and prepare students for CHEM-C 117-CHEM-C 127. Content includes applications of measurement and chemical formula/equation conversions; modern view of the atom; and solution processes that relate to chemical reactions. Lectures, labs, and discussion sections will emphasize problem-solving strategies.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 103; or CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-C 121
- Description
- Essential principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases. For students who are not planning careers in the sciences and for those with no previous coursework in chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 or CHEM-C 103.
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- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 101
- Description
- Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121; or CHEM-C 103.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Specific topics will vary by section and over time, but all versions of COLL-C 105 will meet the objectives of the College of Arts and Sciences Critical Approaches curriculum. The curriculum is intended for freshmen and sophomores, who will learn how scholars from the natural and mathematical sciences Breadth of Inquiry area frame questions, propose answers, and assess the validity of competing approaches. Writing and related skills are stressed.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COLL-C 105 or COLL-S 105.
- Fall 2024CASE CAPPcourse
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Earth's history interpreted through 4.5 billion years. Deductive approach to understanding the significance of rocks and fossils and reconstructing the plate-tectonic origin of mountains, continents, and ocean basins. A survey of events in earth's evolution relevant to contemporary environmental concerns. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 104 or GEOL-G 104.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to planet Earth as a dynamic and complex global system. Course materials will demonstrate physical and chemical linkages between biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere that directly impact lifestyles of human populations at time scales of years to centuries. Lecture and lab.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 105 or GEOL-G 105.
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- Fall 2024CASE SLcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Origin and evolution of vertebrates including dinosaurs and their distant relatives such as fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Course will focus on dinosaur evolution, paleobiology, paleoecology, and extinction. The scientific method and quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be presented. Two lectures and one demonstration each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 114 or GEOL-G 114.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211; or consent of department
- Description
- Techniques of integration (by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions), improper integrals, volume, work, arc length, surface area, infinite series.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 212.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 211 or consent of department
- Description
- Includes material of MATH-M 212 and supplemental topics. Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Physical principles involved in the description, generation, and reproduction of sound. Topics include physics of vibrations and waves, propagation, Fourier decomposition of complex wave forms, harmonic spectra, standing waves and resonance, sound loudness and decibels, room acoustics, analog/digital recording/ reproduction. For interested students, PHYS-P 109 is an optional companion laboratory course.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school trigonometry; or MATH-M 026
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions. Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- A first course in computer science for those intending to take advanced computer science courses. Introduction to programming and to algorithm design and analysis. Using the Scheme programming language, the course covers several programming paradigms. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or CSCI-A 591.
ANTH-B 111 Introduction to Chimpanzee Behavior and Cognition
CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
COLL-C 105 Critical Approaches to the Natural and Mathematical Sciences
EAS-E 104 Evolution of the Earth
EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
EAS-E 114 Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
MATH-M 212 Calculus II
MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
PHYS-P 105 Basic Physics of Sound
PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
CSCI-A 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND COMPUTING
CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology. One (1) course:
- Introductory Science.
- Statistics. One (1) course:
- ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
- PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- PSY-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
- STAT-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
- STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- STAT-S 320 Introduction to Statistics
- SPEA-K 300 STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118
- Notes
- R: ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252 and MATH-M 119
- Description
- Lectures emphasize the use of basic probability concepts and statistical theory in the estimation and testing of single parameter and multivariate relationships. In computer labs, using Microsoft Excel, each student calculates descriptive statistics, probabilities, and least squares regression coefficients in situations based on current business and economic events.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the LAMP honors certificate program
- Description
- A discussion course emphasizing the use of quantitative methods and analytical skills in exploring and solving business-related problems. Topics vary with the instructor and year and include mathematical modeling and operations research, organizational control, and corporate finance.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
- Description
- Introduction to statistics; nature of statistical data; ordering and manipulation of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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PSY-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
- Description
- Introduction to probability and statistics; elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Covers concepts of statistical inference and decision; estimation and hypothesis testing; Bayesian inference; and statistical decision theory. Special topics include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the logic of statistical inference. Students will learn how to use sample data to reach conclusions about a population of interest by calculating confidence intervals and significance tests. Estimating the effects of multiple independent variables using cross-tabulations and/or regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 119 or equivalent
- Description
- Introduction to probability and statistics. Elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, statistical decision theory. Special topics discussed may include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014. Lecture and laboratory
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing quantitative data. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models of data, inference about populations from random samples. Regression and analysis of variance.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing data arising in the life sciences, designed for biology, human biology, and pre-medical students. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models, fundamental principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, inferences about means, correlation, linear regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 320 Introduction to Statistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-S 212, MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Basic concepts of data analysis and statistical inference, applied to 1-sample and 2-sample location problems, the analysis of variance, and linear regression. Probability models and statistical methods applied to practical situations using actual data sets from various disciplines.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
SPEA-K 300 STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Ethical and Historical Issues in the Sciences. Two (2) courses:
- HPSC-X 102 Revolutions in Science: Plato to NATO
- HPSC-X 104 Science and Culture
- HPSC-X 108 The Science of Sex and Race: Theories of Biological Differentiation, 1776 to the Present
- HPSC-X 110 Scientists at Work: from Frankenstein to Einstein
- HPSC-X 111 Ethical Issues in Biological and Medical Sciences
- HPSC-X 226 Issues in Science: Natural and Mathematical
- PHIL-P 107 Philosophy and the Environment
- PHIL-P 141 Introduction to Ethical Theories and Problems
- PHIL-P 242 Applied Ethics
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology (Approved topics: "MORAL MACHINES" (TPC 149))
- REL-R 170 Religion, Ethics, and Public Life
HPSC-X 102 Revolutions in Science: Plato to NATO
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to the formative steps in the scientific tradition. The course will survey in a chronological sequence aspects of the Aristotelian worldview, the Copernican revolution, the mechanical philosophy, the chemical and Darwinian revolutions, and the rise of twentieth-century science.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
HPSC-X 104 Science and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Studies science as a human activity that both contributes and responds to cultural change. Presents and compares a mix of recent and historical cases, which bring out the complex relations between science and such aspects of culture as the arts, commerce, religion, sports, food, gender, race, and conceptions of human nature.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
HPSC-X 108 The Science of Sex and Race: Theories of Biological Differentiation, 1776 to the Present
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of the history of diversity in the U.S. from the point of view of the history of science, asking how biologists explained and debated the origins of racial or sexual differences and how the debates reflected the interplay between science and culture.
- Fall 2024CASE DUScourse
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
HPSC-X 110 Scientists at Work: from Frankenstein to Einstein
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the study of science as a cultural phenomenon. Exploration of the individual and collective behavior of scientists in historical and contemporary contexts using materials from history, biography, sociology, journalism, fiction, drama, poetry, and film.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
HPSC-X 111 Ethical Issues in Biological and Medical Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Investigation of ethical issues that arise in the biological and medical sciences, the impact of these issues on the behavior of scientists during the conduct of scientific research, and on the role of science in discussions about ethics and public policy. Introduction to major ethical theories and critical reasoning in biological and medical ethics.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
HPSC-X 226 Issues in Science: Natural and Mathematical
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Individual sections will vary in the central issue to be discussed, but all will engage in an examination of some issue concerning the logic and methods of the natural and mathematical sciences, with a view toward understanding those methods and the role they play in scientific theorizing generally. Designed to investigate the evidence and arguments related to different positions on the role or value of such methods in science.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PHIL-P 107 Philosophy and the Environment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Fundamental problems of environmental philosophy. What is "natural"? What obligations do human beings have regarding non-human animals, endangered species, and the natural environment? How might these obligations be grounded? How may competing environmental interests be balanced, especially when they conflict with human economic interests? Readings mainly from contemporary sources.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
PHIL-P 141 Introduction to Ethical Theories and Problems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores ethical theories and fundamental issues in philosophical ethics (e.g., relation of morality to self-interest, objectivity of ethics, happiness and the good life). Applies theory to contemporary problems. Concentrates on reading and interpretation of original philosophical texts, evaluation of argumentation, and development of skills in ethical reasoning, argumentation, and analysis.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
PHIL-P 242 Applied Ethics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Application of moral theory to a variety of personal, social, and political contexts, such as world hunger, nuclear weapons, social justice, life-and-death decisions, and problems in medical ethics.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A philosophical consideration of ethical problems that arise in current biomedical practice, e.g., with regard to abortion, euthanasia, determination of death, consent to treatment, and professional responsibilities in connection with research, experimentation, and health care delivery.
PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Prerequisites vary according to the topics offered and are specified in the Schedule of Classes each term
- Description
- Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Topics vary with instructor and semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
REL-R 170 Religion, Ethics, and Public Life
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores religious convictions and their consequences for judgments about personal and social morality, including such issues as sexual morality, medical ethics, questions of socio-economic organization, and moral judgments about warfare.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Notes
Major Area Courses
-
Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
ABEH
subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.