ASTR 1110: Astronomy
3.00 credits (3.00 lec)
This survey course introduces you to the objects and processes in the universe with particular emphasis on collections of ordinary matter like planets, stars and galaxies; more exotic matter like pulsars, black holes and dark matter; their interactions; and the human place in and responsibility to the environment. Topics include: stargazing; the scale of our universe; some history of astronomy; how we get information from the universe; our solar system; comparative environments; threats to our environment; the Greenhouse Effect; other solar systems; the birth, life and death of stars; dark matter and dark energy; and the origin and fate of our universe. The optional lab is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy some Natural Science competencies.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisite: High School algebra or equivalent.
ASTR 1115: Astronomy Lab
1.00 credit (1.00 lab)
This laboratory enhancement to the concepts presented in ASTR 1110 is optional but highly recommended. It enables ASTR 1110 to transfer as a lab science and to satisfy Natural Science competencies.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTR 1110.
ASTR 2998: Directed Study
Prerequisite: One course in ASTR.
BARB 1000: Introduction to Barbering and Histology
4.00 credits (4.00 lec)
This course covers ethics, the history of barbering,
fundamentals of haircutting on mannequins, current trends, tools, bacteriology and sanitation, as well as the structure of hair, skin and its appendages, and scalp and skin ailments. This course is intended for students who are admitted to the Barbering program at the beginning of a semester.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1010: Introduction to Barbering
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course covers ethics, the history of barbering,
fundamentals of haircutting on mannequins, current trends, tools, bacteriology and sanitation. This course is intended for students who are admitted to the Barbering program mid-semester.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1020: Histology
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course covers the structure of hair, skin and its appendages, and scalp and skin ailments. This course is intended for students who are admitted to the Barbering program mid-semester.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1050: Basic Lab 1
3.00 credits (3.00 lab)
This lab provides you with the practice of basic barbering on clientele.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1100: Basic Lab 2
3.00 credits (3.00 lab)
This lab provides you with continuing practice of basic barbering on clientele.
Prerequisites: BARB 1050; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1200: Survey Lab 1
3.00 credits (3.00 lab)
This lab provides you with an opportunity to develop the practical skills of contemporary men’s haircutting necessary to work in a barber shop.
Prerequisites: BARB 1000 and BARB 1100; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1250: Survey Lab 2
3.00 credits (3.00 lab)
This lab provides you with continuing opportunity to develop the practical skills of contemporary men’s haircutting necessary to work in a barber shop.
Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1300: Anatomy and Physiology in Barbering
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course covers human anatomy and physiology in relation to barbering.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1350: Chemical Services
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course covers cosmetic chemistry, wrapping perms, and safely applying hair color and chemicals when working with clientele.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1360: Intermediate Lab 1
3.00 credits (3.00 lab)
This lab provides you with an opportunity to develop skills specific to women’s and children’s haircutting necessary to work in a barber shop and/or salon.
Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
1250, BARB 1360; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1400: Business Management in Barbering
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course introduces you to management and sales fundamentals with an emphasis on Minnesota laws and reciprocity. It provides you with experience in customer relations, business and professional ethics, and shop management.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1450: Advanced Technology
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course covers theory behind the identification, creation, application, cutting and care of hairpieces. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1460: Advanced Lab 1
4.00 credits (4.00 lab)
This lab provides you with expanded practice in men’s, women’s and children’s hairstyling.
Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200, BARB 1250, BARB 1360, BARB 1370; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1470: Advanced Lab 2
4.00 credits (4.00 lab)
This lab provides you with continuing expanded practice in men’s, women’s and children’s hairstyling.
Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200, BARB 1250, BARB 1360, BARB 1370, BARB 1460; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1500: Open Lab 1
4.00 credits (4.00 lab)
This lab provides you with in-depth preparation for the Minnesota State Board of Barbering examination. Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200, BARB 1250, BARB 1360, BARB 1370, BARB 1460, BARB 1470; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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Prerequisites: BARB 1050, BARB 1100, BARB 1200, BARB 1250, BARB 1360, BARB 1370, BARB 1460, BARB 1470, BARB 1500; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 1520: Job Seeking
1.00 credit (1.00 lec)
In this course, you will create a rèsumé, write job application letters, complete a job application form and prepare for an employment interview.
Prerequisites: placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
BARB 2998: Directed Study
Prerequisites: One course in BARB; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
Biology
BIOL 1100: Introduction to Biology
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course presents biology as a series of fundamental concepts, all focusing on the theme of the unity and diversity of life. It examines four broad topics: genetics (including Mendelian inheritance, mitosis, meiosis and molecular genetics); evolution (Darwin’s theory, evidence of evolution and the history of life including humans); organismal biology (the classification, diversity, and evolutionary history of prokaryotes and eukaryotes); ecology (energy flow, nutrient cycling, ecosystems and biogeography); and conservation biology. The course includes two hours of laboratory instruction per week. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 1120: Nutrition
3.00 credits (3.00 lec)
This course considers the nutrients and their functions in the human body, basic nutritional requirements, nutrition tools, and guidelines for making sound food choices and reading food labels. You will learn how to plan a balanced diet and how to evaluate nutrition behaviors using popular nutrition literature. No previous coursework in biology is required. Offered as both an on-campus and Web course. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
world. The body systems are investigated and understood in a pattern of wellness. Ecological and genetic topics are also studied. This course does not satisfy the anatomy and physiology requirement of the Nursing Program or replace BIOL 2200 as a prerequisite to BIOL 2224: Anatomy and BIOL 2225: Physiology. Completion of the optional lab (BIOL 1128) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy some Natural Science competencies.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 1128: Human Biology Lab
1.00 credit (1.00 lab)
Laboratory examination of topics covered in BIOL 1127. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 1127.
BIOL 1136: Environmental Science
3.00 credits (3.00 lec)
This course provides an introduction to the relationships between people and the environment in the past, present, and future. You will explore these relationships from an interdisciplinary perspective, including a solid foundation in the natural sciences, and topics ranging from history, economics, and politics to philosophy. The goal is to help you think critically about the local and global impacts of our increasing demand for natural resources. Pollution, landscape destruction, and loss of species, with their respective effects on environmental and human health, force us to explore alternatives for more sustainable relationships with the Earth. Offered as a both an on-campus and Web course. Completion of the optional on-campus laboratory course (BIOL 1137) is necessary for transfer as a lab science and to satisfy some Natural Science competencies.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 1137: Environmental Science Lab
1.00 credit (1.00 lab)
This on-campus laboratory course examines topics raised in BIOL 1136 through lab experiments and fieldwork. Examples are assessment of water quality, the use of a GIS, biodiversity and acid rain, among others.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 1136.
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with the following topics: the skin; the female reproductive system; menstruation and menopause; pregnancy and fetal development; infertility; genetics and biological sex differentiation. No previous coursework in biology is required.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 1180–1184: Special Topics in Biology
2.00 credits
These courses examine a current issue or problem in biology, or provide a field or lab experience not included in the scope of the traditional biology curriculum.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 1190: Biomedical Terminology
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course develops a standard base of commonly used Greek and Latin stem words, prefixes and suffixes from which a working technical vocabulary can be constructed for those in nursing, natural sciences, preprofessional fields and other allied health fields.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2200: Principles of Biology
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course examines the major concepts of biology and is designed for students majoring in Biology, Nursing, and other science-related fields. Topics provide you with an understanding of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell biology, bioenergetics, reproduction, development, genetics, biotechnology, evolution and ecology. The lecture/ theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking general education credits.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: MATH 0070, CHEM 1020 or concurrent
registration, or one full year of high school chemistry with grades of straight “C” or above within the last five years; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
are covered. This course includes two hours of required lab per week.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2200; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2224: Anatomy
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course provides an in-depth study of tissues and the anatomy of all human body systems. The course focuses on how the shape and composition of the anatomical structures allows them to perform their functions. Pathology of the anatomy may be included, but normal anatomy will be stressed. The lecture/theory portion of this course is offered BOTH on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: MATH 0070, CHEM 1020 and BIOL 2200 OR MATH 0070, one full year of both high school chemistry and general biology with grades of straight “C” or above within the last five years; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2225: Physiology
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course provides an in-depth study of the functioning of most body systems including the muscle, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and endocrine systems. Dysfunctions may be included, but normal physiology will be stressed. The lecture/theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2224; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2226: Pathophysiology
2.00 credits (2.00 lec)
This course provides an in-depth study of the chemical, biological and psychological processes involved with alterations of health, using systemic and nonsystemic approaches. This course is offered both on campus and as a Web course.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2225; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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including a unit on virology. Disease mechanisms and body defenses, including immunology, are covered. This course has an optional lab (BIOL 2231).
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2200; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2231: Microbiology Lab
2.00 credits (2.00 lab)
In this course, you will learn culturing, microscopy and clinical microbiology techniques. Virology, microbial genetics and immunology are also included. This course meets on campus twice per week in two-hour sessions. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2200; Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 2230.
BIOL 2250: Plant Biology
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course examines the fundamentals of botany, including structure, function, physiology, and reproductive biology of plants and plant-like organisms. This course also studies the diversity, evolutionary history, and ecology of flowering plants, algae, fungi, bryophtes, lower vascular plants, ferns, and gymnosperms. This course includes two hours of required lab per week.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1100 or BIOL 2200; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
BIOL 2260: Animal Biology
4.00 credits (3.00 lec/1.00 lab)
This course compares the ways in which different animal phyla have solved problems of existence including, for example, support, nervous coordination, locomotion, excretion, respiration and reproduction. Additionally, the course provides a basic framework for understanding the origins and relationships of the major groups of animals. This course incudes two hours of required lab per week. Performing dissections is required.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1100 or BIOL 2200; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
needed to understand and use techniques of molecular biology and methods used to establish current theories. The laboratory will expose you extensively to techniques widely used in academic and industry laboratories.
Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Prerequisites: BIOL 2231.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOT 2320 and CHEM 2204; all Pre/ Corequisites for these courses apply.
BIOL 2998: Directed Study
Prerequisites: One course in BIOL; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
Biotechnology
BIOT 1000: Introduction to Bioscience
1.00 credit (1.00 lec)
This course will provide you with an overview of bioscience. You will explore educational and employment opportunities; job-search skills; basic concepts and techniques for effective work in entry-level positions; the scientific basis of the technologies and their historical development; and current applications in medicine, forensics, biomaterials, agriculture and environment. You will learn about national, state and local bioscience laboratories, including the basics of intellectual property law and regulatory agencies that oversee the industry, as well as explore ethical, legal, ecological, and societal issues related to bioscience.
Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
BIOT 2320: Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control
4.00 credits (2.5 lec/1.5 lab)
This course will address the federal regulations and global, environmental and ethical considerations of bioscience products. You will learn to participate as a responsible stakeholder by following Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations. You will gain an understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control (QC), Good Laboratory Practices, Good Clinical Practices and current Good Tissue Practices. You will apply notions of civic responsibility through study of international regulations, global perspectives, intellectual property laws, and import/export considerations. Laboratory sessions will provide hands-on experience in QC procedures, scientific measurements and safety regulations. You will learn to prepare reagents and solutions, adopt aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, clean-room procedures and use of various instruments. You will practice critical documentation aspects and learn about Standard Operating Procedures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1151.
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differences between mammalian, insect cell and yeast culture processes and applications. You will learn about cell and tissue banks and explore the current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) regulations of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and quality control as applied to cGTP. You will learn about biosafety while working with cells and tissue and clean-room processes. You will gain an overview of stem cell culture, requirements and regulations. You will learn the principles of cell culture that will prepare you to do laboratory coursework. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOT 2320 or equivalent industry experience; and BIOL 2500 or CHEM 2610 or equivalent.
BIOT 2641: Tissue Culture Techniques Lab
2.00 credits (2.00 lab)
This laboratory course will use an applications-based approach to tissue culture techniques. You will gain hands- on experience in aseptic techniques, mammalian and insect cell-culture, tissue culture media requirements and