46 BIOLOGY ART 402 – Intermediate Painting, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 403 – Intermediate Ceramics, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 404 – Intermediate Sculpture, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 405 – Intermediate Printmaking, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 406 – Intermediate Figure Drawing, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 407 – Intermediate Graphic Design, 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 409 – Intermediate Photography, 2 to 4 credits. E. Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area ART 420 – Senior Project or Senior Thesis, 4 credits. E. A special project in any studio area or in the history of art. Studio projects will result in work prepared for the Senior Art Exhibition. Theses in the history of art will result in an extended research paper. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor before registration ART 440 – Portfolio Preparation, 4 credits. E1 or E2. Designed to function as a culminating experience in which art majors develop portfolios of images and written work appropriate for post collegiate applications. Coursework includes preparation of both traditional and digital image portfolios, artist’s résumé, artist’s statement or design briefs, artist’s marketing folio materials, and written critiques. Prerequisite: senior standing in art or permission of instructor ART 480 – Independent Study, 2 to 4 credits. D. Special projects in studio art or in art history. Prerequisite: Prearrangement with the instructor. Contact the department or program chair for more information. ART 483 Z – Art and Environmental Activism, 4 credits. E2. This course surveys contemporary art activism and advances environmental and humanitarian issues through the production of artwork, research papers, presentations, and seminar discussions. This course encourages students to step into the role of being an art activist for the promotion of a sustainable future. This course can also count toward the environmental studies program. ART 487 – Directed Research, 1 to 4 credits. D. This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct research in a specific area of study, completed under the direction of a faculty mentor. Specific expectations of the research experience to be determined by the faculty. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Biology Programs offered
• Major in Biology (32 credits in biology plus 12 supporting credits) • Minor in Biology (20 credits) • Minor in Vaccinology (22 credits plus 20 supporting credits) • Minor in Neuroscience (see neuroscience) (22 credits in neuroscience plus 8 supporting credits) • Major in Biology Education (32 credits in biology plus 32 credits in education) • General Science add-on education program, grades 5-8 (see education) (32 credits in science) • Science add-on endorsement for Elementary Education majors (see education) (25 credits in science and 10 credits in education)
Faculty and Staff Carol I. Pratt, chair Ellen L. Aho Laura Aldrich-Wolfe Jason M. Askvig Jennifer L. Bath D. Bryan Bishop John A. Flaspohler Colleen B. Hyde, laboratory technician
Ivan M. Johnson, biologist-in-residence Michelle D. Marko Ronald L. Nellermoe, biologist-in-residence Julie C. Rutherford Krystle D. Strand William L. Todt Joseph C. Whittaker
The biology department mission is to: • convey to students an understanding of how the biological sciences inform society • convey an understanding of how the human population and nature are interacting parts of creation • explore the limitations, boundaries, and ethical implications of scientific knowledge and practice • provide students with experiences that introduce them to up-to-date technologies and research methods employed in biology • foster respect and appreciation for different modes of inquiry in the biological sciences The biology department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes: • understand the basic concepts of the biological sciences • understand the limitations, boundaries, and ethical implications of scientific knowledge and practice • be familiar with to up-to-date technologies and research methods employed in biological sciences • experience different modes of inquiry in the biological sciences, such as group learning and collaborative problem solving • develop professional communication skills, including scientific reading, writing and speaking In addition, the department seeks to convey the excitement of biological inquiry and discovery through a variety of means: encouraging group learning and collaborative problem solving, providing opportunities to explore career options and helping students to develop professional communication skills, including scientific reading, writing and speaking. Sophomore and above biology majors who meet criteria are invited to participate in the biology departmental honors program. Biology students are encouraged to participate in laboratory or field research projects, which can be arranged on a directed research basis with various faculty members in the biology department. Majors are also regularly employed as laboratory assistants in the beginning biology courses and as teaching assistants