| BIOLOGY 202 - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes | |
| Study of biological principles, focusing on cellular structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution and development. This introductory course is intended for science majors. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| General Education: Human Biology 1 | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 203 - Principles of Biology: Organisms, Ecology, and Evolution | |
| Biological principles, structure and function of organisms, with consideration of interactions at cellular level and examination of the relationships of organisms to the environment. Includes laboratories. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 298 - Independent Study | |
| Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript. | |
| P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| 1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study | |
| BIOLOGY 302 - Principles of Microbiology | |
| Microorganisms and their activities; their form, structure, reproduction, physiology, metabolism, and identification; their distribution in nature and their relationship to each other and other living things. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; and Chem 108 with at least a C grade or 212 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 303 - Genetics | |
| Mechanisms of heredity and variation, their cytological and molecular basis and their implications in biological technology. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; Chem 108 or 212 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade; | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 304 - Genetics Laboratory | |
| Basic techniques of genetic research; laboratory investigation and analysis of animal, plant, and human patterns of inheritance. | |
| P: Biology 303 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory | |
| BIOLOGY 307 - Cell Biology | |
| A lecture and laboratory course examining the molecular organization of major cellular organelles and their functions in plant and animal cells. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; and Chem 108 or 212 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Fall | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 309 - Evolutionary Biology | |
| Patterns and processes of biological evolution and their significance for modern biology. Topics include the history of life, population genetics, speciation, and evolution in populations today. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade; REC: Biology 303. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 310 - Plant Taxonomy | |
| Identification and classification of vascular plants of North America, emphasizing flora of Wisconsin and including topics in evolution of vascular plants. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at leat a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 311 - Plant Physiology | |
| General physiology of vascular plants within the context of a plant life cycle: seed dormancy and germination, metabolism, transport systems, mineral nutrition, patterns of plant growth and development, growth regulators, reproduction and senescence. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003; and Chem 212. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Odd | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 312 - Mycology | |
| Morphology, taxonomy and studies of fungi in medical mycology, allergies, antibiotic production, brewing, baking and other industries; poisonous edible and plant pathogenic fungi; techniques in collection, isolation, pure culture and identification. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade or transfer cse Biology 003. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 317 - Structure of Seed Plants | |
| Anatomy of seed plants, with special emphasis upon tissue differentiation and structure. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Even | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 320 - Field Botany | |
| Identification and natural history of plants indigenous to northeastern Wisconsin. . | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003. | |
| Typically offered in Fall | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 340 - Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | |
| A lecture and laboratory course examining the anatomy of organs and organ systems of the vertebrates with emphasis on adaptations. Specimens primarily studied in the lab are the shark and cat. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade; OR transfer cse Biology 002. | |
| Typically offered in Fall | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 342 - Ornithology | |
| Overview of avian biology, emphasizing adaptation and ecology. Identification of North American bird species and other avian families. Region's most interesting birding areas. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Even | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 343 - Mammalogy | |
| Comprehensive study of mammals, including systematics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. Laboratory studies include work with specimens from the Richter Natural History Museum. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Odd | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 345 - Animal Behavior | |
| Biology of animal behavior patterns; behavioral interactions of animals with their environment. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Odd | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 346 - Comparative Physiology | |
| Ways in which dissimilar organisms perform similar functions. Behavioral, physiological, and biochemical solutions to problems imposed on invertebrate and vertebrate animals by their environment. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade and Chem 212; OR transfer cse Biology 002 and Chem 212. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 353 - Invertebrate Biology | |
| Survey of invertebrate animals. A phylum-by-phylum survey examining defining characters, structure, function, life cycles, and ecology of invertebrate animals. Lab focuses on identification of invertebrates living in Wisconsin. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer course Biology 002.. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Odd | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 355 - Entomology | |
| Structure, function, diversity, and ecology of insects, as well as their impact on human society. Lab develops ability to identify Wisconsin insects, both in the field and by examining microscopic anatomy. | |
| P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002; REC: Biology 353. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Even | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 402 - Advanced Microbiology | |
| Study of viruses, bacteria, and viruses in relationship to their environment. | |
| P: Biology 302 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Even | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 407 - Molecular Biology | |
| Molecular approaches to biological problems, emphasizing study of informational macro molecules. Topics include replication, control, expression, organization, and manipulation of genes; RNA processing; protein processing; transposons; oncogenies, growth factors; genetic control of development and the immune system. | |
| P: Biology 303 with at least a C grade or Chem 330 with at least a C grade; REC: Chem 300 or 303. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 408 - Molecular Biology Laboratory | |
| Molecular biology of nucleic acids and the techniques that form the basis of biotechnology. Topics include electrophoresis, restriction mapping, hybridization, plasmid analysis, and DNA cloning (recombinant DNA library construction, screening, and mapping). | |
| P: Biology 407 or conc enr or Chem 407 or conc enr; REC: Chem 301 or 305. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| 1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory | |
| BIOLOGY 410 - Developmental Biology | |
| Processes of development: growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis during animal development; gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and organogenesis. Observation of development of slime molds, echinoderms, amphibians, and chicks, using slides and live organisms. | |
| P: Biology 203 with at least a C grade or transfer cse Biology 002; and Biology 303 with at least a C grade. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 495 - Research in Biology | |
| Work closely with a faculty member to plan, perform, evaluate, and report on laboratory research in biology or related area. | |
| P: Hum Biol 207 or Env Sci 207 and approval by faculty mentor. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable to 10 credits. | |
| 1 units min / 5 units max, Independent Study | |
| BIOLOGY 497 - Internship | |
| Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings. | |
| P: jr st. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| 1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience | |
| BIOLOGY 498 - Independent Study | |
| Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript. | |
| P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| 1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study | |
| BIOLOGY 511 - Plant Physiology | |
| General physiology of vascular plants within the context of a plant life cycle: seed dormancy and germination, metabolism, transport systems, mineral nutrition, patterns of plant growth and development, growth regulators, reproduction and senescence. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Odd | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 512 - Mycology | |
| Morphology, taxonomy and studies of fungi in medical mycology, allergies, antibiotic production, brewing, baking and other industries; poisonous edible and plant pathogenic fungi; techniques in collection, isolation, pure culture and identification. | |
| P: gr student | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 553 - Invertebrate Biology | |
| Survey of invertebrate animals. A phylum-by-phylum survey examining defining characters, structure, function, life cycles, and ecology of invertebrate animals. Lab focuses on identification of invertebrates living in Wisconsin. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Odd | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 555 - Entomology | |
| Structure, function, diversity, and ecology of insects, as well as their impact on human society. Lab develops ability to identify Wisconsin insects, both in the field and by examining microscopic anatomy. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Even | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 602 - Advanced Microbiology | |
| Detailed study of microorganisms from viruses to fungi in their environment. Study of both free-living and pathogenic organisms and their degrading abilities. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Even | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 607 - Molecular Biology | |
| Molecular approaches to biological problems, emphasizing study of informational macro molecules. Topics include replication, control, expression, organization, and manipulation of genes; RNA processing; protein processing; transposons; oncogenies, growth factors; genetic control of development and the immune system. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| BIOLOGY 608 - Molecular Biology Laboratory | |
| Molecular biology of nucleic acids and the techniques that form the basis of biotechnology. Topics include electrophoresis, restriction mapping, hybridization, plasmid analysis, and DNA cloning (recombinant DNA library construction, screening, and mapping). | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| 1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory | |