Field trips may be required for any of the courses.
A terminal course designed to introduce basic principles of life, such as structure and function, reproduction, evolution, diversity, and adaptation, leading to a broader understanding of man and his biological environment. Four lectures and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to plant life, with emphasis on the basic concepts of structure, function, growth and reproduction. Additional topics will include cell physiology, metabolism, and diversity. Four hours of laboratory and three hours of lecture per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology for majors and minors. Offered every semester.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to animal life with emphasis on evolution, genetics, development, organ systems, ecology, and classification. Dissection of preserved animal specimens is a requirement for all students enrolled. Four hours of laboratory and three hours of lecture per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology. Offered every semester.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
A study of basic ecological concepts and their application to the identification, understanding, and abatement of contemporary environmental problems. Special emphasis is given to those problems resulting from man and his activities. This course is accepted as a course in conservation required for teacher licensure in the sciences.
Prereq: Completion of General Studies science requirements.
A study of the biological implications of human sexuality.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the general principles of inheritance; subjects included are basic transmission genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, mutations, and population genetics. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Offered every semester.
Prereq: 630-141, 630-142 and 640-102.
Introduction to the chemical and physical bases of life; bacterial and eukaryotic cell structure and function; cellular respiration; photosynthesis; and molecular biology. Laboratory exercises will include microscopy, cell culture, and selected chemical and cell organelle isolation and assay techniques. Four hours of lecture and lab per week. Offered every semester.
Prereq: 630-141, 630-142, and 640-102. Coreq: 640-104.
A survey of ecosystems and animal and plant populations and communities. Topics include review of the Earth's major biomes and the physical factors that influence them, the ecology and evolution of populations, the nature of biotic communities, the structure and function of ecosystems, and the status and protection of biodiversity. Three hours of lecture per week. Optional field trip. Offered every semester.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142. Unreq: 630-214.
This course is designed to develop the written communication skills of Biology students. It satisfies the Writing Proficiency requirement for all Biology majors. The two credits do not apply towards the 34 credit major or any 22 credit Biology minor. Offered every semester.
Prereq: English 680-102 and Biology 630-141 and 630-142.
Examination of organisms too small to be seen by the unaided eye, ranging from their molecular organization to their role in global ecology. Primary emphasis will be the study of bacteria and viruses, their beneficial or detrimental impacts on humans, animals, and plants, and their current and potential exploitation. Two lectures and two labs per week. Offered every spring.
Prereq: 630-141, 630-142, 630-251, 630-253, 640-102 and 640-104.
Recommended corequisite 640-251.
A study of the nature and classification of plant pathogens, the ecologic and physiologic relationships between host and pathogen and the principles of plant disease control. Two lectures and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or equivalents.
Dissection and study of vertebrate types emphasizing characteristic structures, general relationships, comparative anatomy, and the significance of adaptation and evolution. Laboratory work, lectures and quizzes. Offered every spring.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142.
A study of reproductive cycles, gametogenesis and fertilization; the establishment of tissues, organs and systems. Introduction to embryological experimental techniques and procedures for study of frog, chick, and pig. Laboratory, lecture and quizzes. Offered during the fall of even years.
Prereq: 630-251 and 630-253 or equivalents.
A study of the functional mechanisms that underlie the life processes in animals. Six hours of laboratory and lecture per week. Offered every fall.
Prereq: 630-251 and 630-253 or equivalents.
A study of the major groups of plants with emphasis on structure, reproduction, classification and evolution. Offered during the fall of odd years.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or equivalents.
The principles of plant classification and identification, with emphasis on flowering plants of this region. Lectures, laboratories and field trips. Offered every spring.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or cons instr.
A study of the identification and ecology of flowering plants, conifers and ferns. Emphasis will be given to the plants and plant communities in the vicinity of the course location. A collection of local plants is required of all students. Field trips required. Summer session only.
Prereq: 630-141 or an equivalent introductory botany course of consent of instructor.
A study of the structure and function of the human body at the level of organs and systems. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Offered every spring.
Prereq: 630-120 or 630-142 or permission of instr.
The study of aquatic environment, its fauna, flora and general ecology. The laboratory will emphasize the taxonomic study of aquatic organisms. Offered during the fall of odd years.
Prereq: 630-257 and 640-102 or equivalents.
A comprehensive study of the structure, physiology, natural history and significance of the major groups of invertebrate animals. Five hours of laboratory and lecture per week. Offered every fall.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or equivalents.
Lectures on current research and career opportunities in biology through the colloquium format. One credit is required of Biology majors. Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Offered every semester.
Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher.
Immunity to infectious diseases related to changes in the constituents of the blood is explored. Transplantation of tissues, allergies, and autoimmune diseases are discussed. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prereq: 630-251 and 630-253 or equivalents.
A study of the hormonal regulation of metabolism, growth and reproduction. Three hours of lecture per week, laboratory demonstrations arranged. Offered during the spring of odd years.
Prereq: 630-253 and 630-345 or equivalents.
Organized around the growth of plants stressing the living processes. The laboratory emphasizes nutrition, growth, hormones, water relations, photosynthesis, respiration and bioassay techniques. Offered during the fall of even years.
Prereq: 630-253 or equivalents.
A study of the taxonomy, distribution, ecology and evolution of fishes. Collection, preservation and identification of local species will be emphasized. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory period per week.
Prereq: 630-257 or equivalent.
Laboratory and field study of bird classification, evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, distribution and life histories. Field identification of resident and migrant Wisconsin birds is emphasized. Off-campus field trips. Four hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prereq: 630-257 or equivalent.
The evolution, classification, morphology, biogeography, ecology, and natural history of mammals of the world. Laboratory emphasis will be on Wisconsin mammals. Two hours of lecture per week and 2 hours of laboratory. Required field trips.
Prereq: 630-257 or equivalent.
Behavior of animals as individuals and groups, including study of causation, development, integration, evolution and adaptive value of behavior patterns. Lecture and laboratory. Offered during the spring of even years.
Prereq: 630-257 or equivalent.
Advanced topics in eukaryotic cellular structure, regulation, and function, with particular focus on cell growth, synthesis and transport of biomolecules, intra- and intercellular signals, cell differentiation, and cell motility. Laboratory exercises will include protein analysis, cell manipulation, cytochemistry, and transmission electron microscopy. Four hours of lecture and laboratory per week. Offered during the spring of even years.
Prereq: 630-251, 630-253, and 640-251.
History of evolutionary thought, evidences of evolution and analysis of evolutionary mechanisms and processes. Offered every spring.
Prereq: 630-251.
A study of the classification, identification and life cycles of insects. Insects of economic importance will be considered. A collection of insects will be required. Lecture and laboratory.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or equivalents. 630-375 recommended.
A study of the minute structure of animal tissues by examination of materials prepared for the light microscope supplemented by micrographs showing details revealed with electron microscopy. Emphasis on human microscopic anatomy. Four hours of laboratory or lecture per week. Offered during the fall of odd years.
Prereq: 630-253 or equivalent.
A study of the classification, distribution, ecology and life histories of the vertebrates. Special emphasis is given to the vertebrates of Wisconsin. A collection of local vertebrates will be required. Six hours of laboratory or lecture per week. Field trips. Offered during the fall of even years.
Prereq: 630-257 or equivalent.
The life cycles, epidemiology and control of protozoan, trematode, cestode, roundworm and arthropod parasites of man and domestic animals will be studied. Studies of infections in laboratory animals will be carried out. Lectures and laboratory.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 or equivalents. 630-375 recommended.
A study of biotic populations and communities and natural ecosystems. Contemporary ecological theory and techniques will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will include field studies, laboratory experiments, and computer simulations and analysis. Six hours of lecture or laboratory per week. Offered during the fall of even years.
Prereq: 630-251 or equivalent; 630-257 or equivalent; and 760-231 or 760-342 or 840-215 or equivalent.
A comprehensive study of all fungal phyla emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, phylogeny and physiology. Economic uses of fungi will be studied where feasible. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory period per week.
Prereq: 630-351 or equivalent.
Examination of the molecular control of cellular processes through the study of transcription, translation, and the control of gene expression. Emphasis is placed on activity and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids. Examples of the extensive and diverse use of these techniques throughout biology will be included. Four hours of lecture and lab per week. Offered during the fall of odd years.
Prereq: 630-141 and 630-142 and 630-251 and 630-253 and 640-102 and 640-104 and 640-251.
Recommended: 630-311, 640-252, 800-160, 800-161 (800-162, 800-163).
A study of the application of modern principles of ecology, genetics and evolution to the preservation of natural communities and their constituent organisms. Topics covered include causes and consequences of rarity of organisms, population viability analysis, preservation of genetic diversity, island biogeography, fragmentation and edge effects, and both in situ and ex situ measures for the protection of biodiversity. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered during the fall of odd years.
Prereq: 630-251, 630-257, 760-231 or 760-442 or 840-215 or equivalent statistics.
A presentation of the interrelationships between the physical, chemical and biological aspects of aquatic environments. The laboratory will demonstrate methods and equipment for conducting limnological studies. The course will be taught at Pigeon Lake.
Prereq: 630-257 and 640-104.
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable two times for a maximum of 2 credits in degree. Prereq: 16 hours of biology including botany and zoology.
Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major.
Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits in major. Prereq: 630-141, 630-142, and a 3.0 grade point average in biology.
*Not applicable to major or minor in liberal arts or secondary education.
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