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BIOL 160 - Introduction to Animal Biology
Description:
Anatomy, physiology, adaptation, and classification of animals; morphology and anatomy of various types of animals.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. Addl 2-hour test sections 4 times during the semester.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS; GEP: NSC
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
5 cr.
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BIOL 202 - Human Reproduction
Description:
Anatomical, physiological, and developmental aspects of human reproduction.
Notes:
Does not count toward biology major/minor.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS-BS;
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 210 - Principles of Genetics
Description:
General principles of heredity and variation of plants and animals, including humans.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 , BIOL 130 , or BIOL 160 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 270 - Ecology and Evolution
Description:
Ecological processes from populations to biomes; evolution and its processes involved in generating biodiversity. And integration of molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological and evolutionary processes. Scientific method writing emphasized in lab.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 , and BIOL 210 (con reg)
Notes:
Designed for biology majors only. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
4 cr.
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BIOL 305 - General Ecology
Description:
Interrelationships of plants and animals; ecosystem concepts; organization and distribution of biotic communities; application of ecological principles to human affairs.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 ; or BIOL 130 and BIOL 160 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 306 - Ecological Methods
Description:
Apply ecological methods in field and laboratory analyses of ecosystems. Not open to you if you have completed CNR Summer Field Experience.
Prerequisites:
Con reg in BIOL 305 ; or BIOL 305 and cons instr.
3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1 cr.
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BIOL 308 - Plant Communities of the Upper Midwest
Description:
Survey biomes of upper Midwest, emphasizing plant communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab for 8 wks. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips.
Typically Offered:
(II)
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 508 .
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BIOL 309 - Field Biology
Description:
Introduction to specific ecosystems while exploring biotic and abiotic components and processes that structure communities within these ecosystems. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences within habitats: lectures, discussions of primary scientific literature, student presentations, quantitative sampling, hypothesis formulation and testing. Offered in Winterim and Summer. Subtitle will designate habitats explored. Off-campus course.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 , or BIOL 130 & BIOL 160 .
Typically Offered:
(SUM) (WIN)
3-4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 509 .
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BIOL 310 - Plant Genetics
Description:
Genetics of higher plants at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 510 .
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BIOL 311 - General Principles of Organic Evolution
Description:
Natural patterns (variation, classification, phylogeny, biogeography) and processes (genetic drift, natural selection, adaptation, speciation) that underlie the origin and diversification of life on earth. Philosophy of science and history of evolutionary theory. Character evolution and human evolutionary biology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 and BIOL 210 ; or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 511 .
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BIOL 312 - Human Genetics
Description:
Study of human genes, their functions, mode of inheritance and mutations causing disorders. Includes human pedigree analyses, genetic testing, clinical manifestations and treatment, gene therapy, oncogenetics, case studies, and bioethical issues.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210
2 hr lec, 2 hr lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 512 .
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BIOL 314 - Cell Biology
Description:
Structure and function of cells and organelles, including membrane structure and transport; biogenetics of mitochondria and chloroplasts; cell motility; DNA replication; protein synthesis and transport; mitosis; meiosis; cytokinesis; laboratory techniques including gel electrophoresis; phase-contrast microscopy; spectrophotometry; respirometry; radioisotope analysis; cell culture; chromosome banding; bacterial DNA transformation.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 514 .
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BIOL 317 - Developmental Biology
Description:
Early developmental and physiological components of animal and plant species; gametogenesis, cell-cell interactions, induction effects, cell migration and organogenesis; how these processes influence developmental patterns.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 517 .
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BIOL 318 - Principles of Molecular Biology
Description:
Study of gene structure, function and control at the molecular level. Use molecular techniques to analyze nucleic acid and protein activity and diversity.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; or cons instr
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 518 .
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BIOL 319 - Techniques in Molecular Biology
Description:
Laboratory to apply molecular techniques to investigate a variety of biological questions. Techniques may include DNA/protein fingerprinting, RFLP, blotting, PCR, and DNA sequencing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; or cons instr.
3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 519 .
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BIOL 322 - Museum Methods
Description:
Preparation, use, and care of natural history materials for research and exhibition; prepare educational programs for museums, nature centers, and schools. For teachers and those interested in museum or nature center professions.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
6 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 522 .
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BIOL 323 - Paleontology Collecting Field Trip
Description:
Two-week field course to collect plant and animal fossils. Lectures describe geology, paleoecology, and history of areas traveled.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
Field Trip/Fee: Special fee covers transportation, dig and camp fees.
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 523 .
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BIOL 325 - Introduction to Biological Illustration
Description:
Develop an appreciation for the modern forms and uses of illustration in biological publication. Learn to incorporate elements of positive and negative space, line stippling, and shading with black-and-white media (e.g. pen and ink, graphite) into your illustrations on biologically themed subject matter. Create biological illustrations with colored media and with digital media. Assessment will be based on student group or instructor critiques (oral and written) of assignments and portfolio items.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 100 . BIOL 101 , BIOL 130 , or BIOL 160
2 cr.
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BIOL 326 - Electron Microscope Techniques
Description:
Fixing, embedding, microtomy, and staining biological tissues for transmission and scanning electron microscopy; electron microscope use and basic photographic darkroom techniques.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; and cons instr.
1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 526 .
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BIOL 330 - Plant Morphology
Description:
Form and structure of plants and plant parts, both vegetative and reproductive.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 530 .
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BIOL 331 - Plant Anatomy
Description:
Internal structures of vascular plants, emphasizing development, function, and evolutionary history.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per week.
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 531 .
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BIOL 333 - General Microbiology
Description:
Morphology, physiology, classification, cultivation of bacteria and viruses, with introduction to microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and immunology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 , BIOL 130 , or BIOL 160 ; and CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 533 .
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BIOL 335 - Mycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of fungi; role of fungi in disease, industry, decomposition, food production, and biological research.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered; (A, I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 535 .
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BIOL 337 - Plant Pathology
Description:
Causes, symptoms, spread, and control of plant diseases.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 537 .
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BIOL 338 - Phycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of algae with emphasis on local species. Field collections, small group experiments, lab analysis of field and cultured samples, and discussion of current algal research literature.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 338 and WATR 338 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 538 .
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BIOL 339 - Bryology and Lichenology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of bryophytes and lichens with emphasis on local species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 539 .
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BIOL 342 - Vascular Plant Taxonomy
Description:
Survey major groups with emphasis on identification, classification, and evolution of flowering plants.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 542 .
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BIOL 345 - Agrostology
Description:
Structure, identification, classification, and evolution of grasses and grass-like plants.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 545 .
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BIOL 347 - Aquatic Vascular Plants
Description:
Taxonomy and ecology of aquatic vascular plants with emphasis on local species of freshwater angiosperm.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 547 .
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BIOL 350 - Tree Physiology
Description:
Mechanisms behind woody plant growth and function. Woody plant interactions with the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Applications of plant physiology to trees and forest systems.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 351 - Plant Physiology
Description:
Plant-soil-water relations, transport, mineral nutrition, plant biochemistry, and the environmental and hormonal control of plant growth and development.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 551 .
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BIOL 352 - Chemistry of Plant Natural Products
Description:
Study chemicals made by plants useful as nutrients, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals and biofuels.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 220 or CHEM 325 .
3 cr.
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BIOL 353 - Ethnobotany
Description:
Impact of plants on human culture with emphasis on local useful plants. Field trips, hands-on lab activities, movies, readings, discussion, final project.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 553 .
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BIOL 355 - Plant Ecology
Description:
Plant adaptations and responses to environmental variation; structure, microenvironments, and succession of plant communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305 or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 555 .
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BIOL 361 - Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology
Description:
Classification, structure, and life history of lotic and lentic freshwater invertebrates (exclusive of insects and parasites) with emphasis on Wisconsin species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 361 and WATR 361 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 561 .
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BIOL 362 - Animal Parasitology
Description:
Structure, classification, and life histories of animal parasites.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 562 .
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BIOL 367 - General Entomology
Description:
Structure, classification, and natural history of insects, with practice in collecting, mounting, and identification.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
Two hrs lec; four hrs lab per wk.
4 cr.
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BIOL 370 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Description:
Structure and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 570 .
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BIOL 373 - Comparative Vertebrate Histology
Description:
Microscopic structure and function of vertebrate (primarily mammalian) cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 ; BIOL 370 , BIOL 381 , BIOL 385 , or BIOL 387 are recommended but not required.
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 573 .
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BIOL 374 - Ichthyology
Description:
Classification and natural history of fishes, with emphasis on Wisconsin food, game, and forage fishes.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 574 .
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BIOL 375 - Fisheries Ecology
Description:
Analysis of the interactions, ecology, life history, and origins of fish populations and communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 ; BIOL 305 or con reg.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 575 .
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BIOL 376 - Herpetology
Description:
Reptiles and amphibians; research methods and identification of species found in North America.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 576 .
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BIOL 377 - Ornithology
Description:
Avian taxonomy, morphology, life histories, ecology, research methods. Identify world bird orders and local species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II, SUM)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 577 .
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BIOL 378 - Mammalogy
Description:
Taxonomy, zoogeography, life history, ecology of mammals; field work.
2 hrs lec 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 578 .
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BIOL 380 - Principles of Aquaponics
Description:
General principles of the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Introductory knowledge of aquaponic systems, biological functions, food production, socio-economics and marketing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 160 ; or cons instr.
2 hrs lec. per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 380/BIOL 580 and BIOL 384 /BIOL 584 .
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 580 .
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BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology
Description:
Normal functions of organ systems in wild and domestic vertebrates and invertebrates.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 ; CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 (or equiv). Does not count for major if BIOL 385 (or equiv) is counted.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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BIOL 382 - Endocrinology of Mammals
Description:
Anatomy and physiology of major endocrine glands, primarily in mammals; hormonal control systems; biosynthesis, transport, and molecular actions of hormones; common endocrine diseases; current laboratory assay methods; current advances in hormone research. Guest lecturers.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 381 or BIOL 385 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; organic chemistry recommended.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 582 .
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BIOL 383 - Biology of Reproduction
Description:
Survey of mammal reproduction with emphasis on human reproduction, including sexual development and behavior, fertilization, pregnancy, parturition (birth), lactation, natural and synthetic control of contraception and fertility.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 381 or BIOL 385 ; CHEM 105 ; or cons instr.
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 583 .
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BIOL 384 - Introduction to Aquaponics
Description:
Biological system designs, production techniques and methods for the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Foundational knowledge of aquaponic food production, crop selection, good agriculture & best management practices, and economics & marketing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 160 ; or cons instr.
2 hrs lec per wk, 18 total hrs lab. May not earn credit in both BIOL 380 /BIOL 580 and BIOL 384/BIOL 584
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 584 .
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BIOL 385 - Human Physiology
Description:
Normal functions of organ systems in humans; fulfills physiology requirements for biology, human development and nutritional sciences, physical education majors, and is recommended as preprofessional for medical or allied health fields.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 ; CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 (or equiv). Does NOT count for major if BIOL 381 (or equiv) is counted.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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BIOL 386 - Aquaculture/Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , and BIOL 210 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 386 and WATR 386 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 586 .
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BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy (formerly 286)
Description:
Examine human anatomy using models, X-rays, charts, computer animations, and prosected cadaver demonstrations. Complements BIOL 385 to provide general background in human structure and function. For students preparing for health care careers.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 and so st.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, SUM)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 587 .
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BIOL 388 - Animal Behavior
Description:
Comparative study of animal behavior; description, classification, analysis, and evolution of behavioral patterns of aimals. Also social behavior and underlying mechanisms.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 ; PSYC 110 .
May not receive credit for both BIOL 388 and PSYC 388 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 588 .
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BIOL 389 - Immunology
Description:
Study of the molecular and cellular components that comprise the immune system, including their function and interactions with body systems. Applications of immunology to bioassays, customized antibodies, immune therapy, vaccination, and cancer biology are also discussed.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 381 or BIOL 385 .
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 589 .
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BIOL 399 - Independent Studies
Description:
Upper division students may arrange for advanced work (including field and laboratory work where approp) not covered in regular courses. Categories include research; collection and identification of plants or animals; advanced readings; biological methods.
Prerequisites:
Cons approp faculty and chair.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1 or 2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 599 .
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BIOL 400 - Communication in Research (with various subtitles in Biology).
Description:
Guidance in scientific writing for students continuing or completing their independent study (BIOL 399 ) project. Requirements include either the beginning or completion of a research paper, depending on the progress of your research, and a presentation of your research experience.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 399 . Cons instr and chair.
Students meet as a group 1 hr/wk with instructor. May not be repeated.
1 cr.
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BIOL 415 - Advanced Microbiology
Description:
Biochemical cytology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms with research and applications.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 333 /BIOL 533 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 615 .
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BIOL 420 - Protein Purification Workshop
Description:
Theory and practice of chromatographic, fluorometric, spectrophotometric, and electrophoretic techniques used to purify, quantify, and characterize Green Fluorescent Protein from a total protein extract of recombinant bacteria.
Prerequisites:
Jr/Sr st and cons instr.
3 hrs lec, 18 hrs lab over 21/2 days.
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 620 .
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BIOL 428 - Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop
Description:
Learn basic sample preparation, operation of the scanning electron microscope, and the preparation of stereo 3D images and annotated slides for presentation at a post-workshop meeting of the class and guests.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 , interest in using SEM in student research, and cons instr.
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 628 .
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BIOL 448 - Research Practicum in Horticulture
Description:
Gain experience in research and analytical skills by designing and executing an original horticultural research project; writing a research proposal, keeping a research journal, and analyzing their results.
2 cr.
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BIOL 451 - Biochemical Conversions to Biofuels
Description:
Biochemical processes used to convert cellulose, starch or lipids into liquid or gaseous fuels. Additional topics will include photosynthetic production of hydrogen and hydrocarbons.
Prerequisites:
PSEN 450 .
3 cr.
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BIOL 477 - Raptor Ecology
Description:
Get acquainted with technical literature, taxonomy, species identification, behavioral, population, and conservation ecology regarding birds of prey.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 677 .
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BIOL 487 - Survey in Human Dissection
Description:
Additional study of human anatomy by dissecting a cadaver to provide prosected cadaver demonstrations for BIOL 387 . Complements BIOL 387 with an introduction to cadaver dissection and review of human gross anatomy, but dissection is not exhaustive and is not the equivalent of a medical school dissection.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 387 with a grade of B+ or better and cons/invitation instr.
3 hr lab per wk.
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 687 .
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BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar (with various subtitles in Biology).
Description:
Reserved for Biology and Biochemistry majors as a capstone experience that emphasizes written and oral communication. Oral communication includes discussion of a current area in biology (topics vary with instructor). Examine and critically review scientific literature in that area, write a paper on a subject in that area, and present a seminar to the class on your chosen subject. Written assignments will include peer and instructor evaluations and revisions.
Prerequisites:
Biology and Biochemistry majors only; BIOL 270 or CHEM 365 ; sr st. and cons instr.
May not repeat.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
2 cr.
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BIOL 498 - Selected Topics in Biology
Description:
Major concepts in an area of biology. Subtitle will designate area.
Prerequisites:
Prereqs, lab and lec hrs will vary by topic.
May repeat for credit with different subtitles
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 698 .
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BIOL 499 - Biology Internship
Description:
Supervised training programs in biology coordinated by faculty with private or public agencies. Addl requirements set by instr. Credit set by internship committee.
Prerequisites:
Cons intern committee and instr.
1 cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. May repeat with different experience, but max 4 cr count for major
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1-4 cr.
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BIOL 508 - Plant Communities of the Upper Midwest
Description:
Survey biomes of upper Midwest, emphasizing plant communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab for 8 wks. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips.
Typically Offered:
(II)
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 308 .
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BIOL 509 - Field Biology
Description:
Introduction to specific ecosystems while exploring biotic and abiotic components and processes that structure communities within these ecosystems. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences within habitats: lectures, discussions of primary scientific literature, student presentations, quantitative sampling, hypothesis formulation and testing. Offered in Winterim and Summer. Subtitle will designate habitats explored. Off-campus course.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 , or BIOL 130 & BIOL 160 .
Typically Offered:
(SUM) (WIN)
3-4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 309 .
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BIOL 510 - Plant Genetics
Description:
Genetics of higher plants at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 310 .
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BIOL 511 - General Principles of Organic Evolution
Description:
Natural patterns (variation, classification, phylogeny, biogeography) and processes (genetic drift, natural selection, adaptation, speciation) that underlie the origin and diversification of life on earth. Philosophy of science and history of evolutionary theory. Character evolution and human evolutionary biology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 and BIOL 210 ; or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 311 .
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BIOL 512 - Human Genetics
Description:
Study of human genes, their functions, mode of inheritance and mutations causing disorders. Includes human pedigree analyses, genetic testing, clinical manifestations and treatment, gene therapy, oncogenetics, case studies, and bioethical issues.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210
2 hr lec, 2 hr lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 312 .
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BIOL 514 - Cell Biology
Description:
Structure and function of cells and organelles, including membrane structure and transport; biogenetics of mitochondria and chloroplasts; cell motility; DNA replication; protein synthesis and transport; mitosis; meiosis; cytokinesis; laboratory techniques including gel electrophoresis; phase-contrast microscopy; spectrophotometry; respirometry; radioisotope analysis; cell culture; chromosome banding; bacterial DNA transformation.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 314 .
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BIOL 517 - Developmental Biology
Description:
Early developmental and physiological components of animal and plant species; gametogenesis, cell-cell interactions, induction effects, cell migration and organogenesis; how these processes influence developmental patterns.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 518 - Principles of Molecular Biology
Description:
Study of gene structure, function and control at the molecular level. Use molecular techniques to analyze nucleic acid and protein activity and diversity.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; or cons instr.
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 318 .
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BIOL 519 - Techniques in Molecular Biology
Description:
Laboratory to apply molecular techniques to investigate a variety of biological questions. Techniques may include DNA/protein fingerprinting, RFLP, blotting, PCR, and DNA sequencing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; or cons instr.
3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 319 .
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BIOL 522 - Museum Methods
Description:
Preparation, use, and care of natural history materials for research and exhibition; prepare educational programs for museums, nature centers, and schools. For teachers and those interested in museum or nature center professions.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
6 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 322 .
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BIOL 523 - Paleontology Collecting Field Trip
Description:
Two-week field course to collect plant and animal fossils. Lectures describe geology, paleoecology, and history of areas traveled.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
Field Trip/Fee: Special fee covers transportation, dig and camp fees.
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 323 .
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BIOL 526 - Electron Microscope Techniques
Description:
Fixing, embedding, microtomy, and staining biological tissues for transmission and scanning electron microscopy; electron microscope use and basic photographic darkroom techniques.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , BIOL 160 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 116; and cons instr.
1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 326 .
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BIOL 530 - Plant Morphology
Description:
Form and structure of plants and plant parts, both vegetative and reproductive.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 330 .
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BIOL 531 - Plant Anatomy
Description:
Internal structures of vascular plants, emphasizing development, function, and evolutionary history.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per week.
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 331 .
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BIOL 533 - General Microbiology
Description:
Morphology, physiology, classification, cultivation of bacteria and viruses, with introduction to microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and immunology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 , BIOL 130 , or BIOL 160 ; and CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 333 .
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BIOL 535 - Mycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of fungi; role of fungi in disease, industry, decomposition, food production, and biological research.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered; (A, I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 335 .
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BIOL 537 - Plant Pathology
Description:
Causes, symptoms, spread, and control of plant diseases.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 337 .
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BIOL 538 - Phycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of algae with emphasis on local species. Field collections, small group experiments, lab analysis of field and cultured samples, and discussion of current algal research literature.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 538 and WATR 538 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 338 .
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BIOL 539 - Bryology and Lichenology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of bryophytes and lichens with emphasis on local species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 339 .
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BIOL 542 - Vascular Plant Taxonomy
Description:
Survey major groups with emphasis on identification, classification, and evolution of flowering plants.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 342 .
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BIOL 545 - Agrostology
Description:
Structure, identification, classification, and evolution of grasses and grass-like plants.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 345 .
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BIOL 547 - Aquatic Vascular Plants
Description:
Taxonomy and ecology of aquatic vascular plants with emphasis on local species of freshwater angiosperm.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 .
1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 347 .
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BIOL 551 - Plant Physiology
Description:
Plant-soil-water relations, transport, mineral nutrition, plant biochemistry, and the environmental and hormonal control of plant growth and development.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 116.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 351 .
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BIOL 553 - Ethnobotany
Description:
Impact of plants on human culture with emphasis on local useful plants. Field trips, hands-on lab activities, movies, readings, discussion, final project.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 353 .
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BIOL 555 - Plant Ecology
Description:
Plant adaptations and responses to environmental variation; structure, microenvironments, and succession of plant communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305 or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 355 .
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BIOL 561 - Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology
Description:
Classification, structure, and life history of lotic and lentic freshwater invertebrates (exclusive of insects and parasites) with emphasis on Wisconsin species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 361 and WATR 361 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 361 .
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BIOL 562 - Animal Parasitology
Description:
Structure, classification, and life histories of animal parasites.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 362 .
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BIOL 570 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Description:
Structure and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 370 .
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BIOL 573 - Comparative Vertebrate Histology
Description:
Microscopic structure and function of vertebrate (primarily mammalian) cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 ; BIOL 370 , BIOL 381 , BIOL 385 , or BIOL 387 are recommended but not required).
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 373 .
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BIOL 574 - Ichthyology
Description:
Classification and natural history of fishes, with emphasis on Wisconsin food, game, and forage fishes.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 374 .
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BIOL 575 - Fisheries Ecology
Description:
Analysis of the interactions, ecology, life history, and origins of fish populations and communities.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 ; BIOL 305 or con reg.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 375 .
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BIOL 576 - Herpetology
Description:
Reptiles and amphibians; research methods and identification of species found in North America.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 376 .
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BIOL 577 - Ornithology
Description:
Avian taxonomy, morphology, life histories, ecology, research methods. Identify world bird orders and local species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II, SUM)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 377 .
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BIOL 578 - Mammalogy
Description:
Taxonomy, zoogeography, life history, ecology of mammals; field work.
2 hrs lec 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 378 .
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