One year of chemistry and BIO 103. The study of gametogenesis, fertilization, differentiation, organogenesis and system development. Laboratory activities include preparation of histological sections, physiological and morphological study of live embryos of frog and chick, and a study of serial sections of the frog, chick and pig. An independent laboratory project is carried out by each student. The study of microscopic structure in mammalian tissues and organs.
Emphasis is placed on functional relationships of structures.
Lecture, discussion, laboratory. An in-depth analysis of aquatic ecosystems in southeastern South Dakota. Studies include the geological, physical, chemical, and biological parameters of lakes and streams with emphasis on their biotic communities. Field and laboratory work is project-oriented, with each student conducting his or her own research project throughout the course. The semester off-campus program may include placement in a research laboratory or an internship program.