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BIOL 384 - Techniques in Aquaponics
Description:
Introduction to the biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, controlled environment agriculture and food production of aquaponics. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences at aquaponic facilities. Off-campus course. 2 hrs lec per wk, 18 total hrs lab.
1 or 2 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 - Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 ; BIOL 210 .
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
Description:
Examine human anatomy using models, diagrams, X-rays, digital media, histology, and prosected cadaver demonstrations. Complements BIOL 385 to provide general background in human structure and function. Recommended for students interested in medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, and related health fields.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 287 , BIOL 385 , or cons instr.
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 390 - Neurobiology
Description:
Structure and function of the nervous system from the molecular and cellular levels to the systems level.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 381 or BIOL 385 or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as BIOL 590 .
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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
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.
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 and BIOL 210 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 2 1/2 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:
Introduction to technical literature, taxonomy, species identification, behavioral, population, and conservation ecology regarding birds of prey.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
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
Description:
Examine and critically review scientific literature. Subtitles vary.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 270 or CHEM 326 ; Biology and Biochemistry majors only; sr st.
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.
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.
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 513 - Cancer Biology
Description:
An introduction to cancer biology, from microscopic to macroscopic processes. Topics include the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 313 .
Typically Offered:
Fall
3 cr.
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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.
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.
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 520 - Molecular Biology
Description:
Mechanisms that control the maintenance, expression, and evolution of genomes. Some topics include DNA, RNA and protein structure, DNA replication, mutation and repair, transcription and modifications, and gene structure, function and regulation. Examples from viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be compared. Theory and application of molecular techniques. Labs include various PCR techniques, DNA fingerprinting and capillary sequencing. Student research projects based on genetic identity and diversity.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 , CHEM 326 .
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 320 .
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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 117 ; 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.
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.
3 hrs lec, 3 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.
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.
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 117 .
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.
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.
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.
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 567 - 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.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 367 .
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BIOL 570 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Description:
Structure and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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BIOL 580 - 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 and best management practices, and economics and marketing.
2 hrs lec. per wk.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 380 .
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BIOL 582 - 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 117 ; organic chemistry recommended.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 382 .
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BIOL 583 - 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 CHEM 117 , or cons instr.
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 383 .
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BIOL 584 - Techniques in Aquaponics
Description:
Introduction to the biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, controlled environment agriculture and food production of aquaponics. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences at aquaponic facilities. Off-campus course.
2 hrs lec per wk, 18 total hrs lab.
1-2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 384 .
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BIOL 586 - Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 586 and WATR 586 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 386 .
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BIOL 587 - Human Anatomy
Description:
Examine human anatomy using models, diagrams, X-rays, digital media, histology, and prosected cadaver demonstrations. Complements BIOL 385 to provide general background in human structure and function. Recommended for students interested in medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, and related health fields.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, SUM)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 387 .
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BIOL 588 - Animal Behavior
Description:
Comparative study of animal behavior; description, classification, analysis, and evolution of behavioral patterns of animals. Also social behavior and underlying mechanisms.
May not receive credit for both BIOL 588 and PSYC 588 .
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered; (A, II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 388 .
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BIOL 589 - 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 undergraduate credit as BIOL 389 .
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BIOL 590 - Neurobiology
Description:
Structure and function of the nervous system from the molecular and cellular levels to the systems level.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 381 or BIOL 385 or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 390 .
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BIOL 599 - 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 undergraduate credit as BIOL 399 .
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BIOL 615 - Advanced Microbiology
Description:
Biochemical cytology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms with research and applications.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 333 /BIOL 533 and BIOL 210 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 415 .
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BIOL 620 - 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 2 1/2 days.
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 420 .
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BIOL 628 - 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 undergraduate credit as BIOL 428 .
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BIOL 677 - Raptor Ecology
Description:
Introduction to technical literature, taxonomy, species identification, behavioral, population, and conservation ecology regarding birds of prey.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 .
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 477 .
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BIOL 687 - 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 undergraduate credit as BIOL 487 .
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BIOL 698 - 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 undergraduate credit as BIOL 498 .
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BIOL 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned reading to supplement preparation and mechanics of student specialty.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
May repeat as topic changes.
1-3 cr.
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BIOL 798 - Portfolio
Description:
Submission and analysis of appropriate publications, professional activities, and accomplishments.
Prerequisites:
Cons portfolio/grad committee.
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
2-4 cr.
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BIOL 799 - Thesis
2-6 credits.
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BIED 398 - Student Teaching in Biology
Description:
Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations.
Prerequisites:
Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements.
Variable cr. pass/fail.
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BIED 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student or Intern Science Teachers
Description:
Structured group discussions on aspects of teaching that emerge during full-time field experiences and professional portfolio development
Prerequisites:
Con reg in BIED 398 or BIED 498 or EDUC 398 or EDUC 498
1 cr. pass/fail.
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BIED 498 - Intern Teaching
Description:
Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs.
Prerequisites:
Completion of all methods courses and 75% of content courses in approp major. Con reg in approp section of EDUC 400 may be required.
Variable cr. pass/fail.
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BUS 221 - The Entrepreneurial Path
Description:
Open to all students in all majors. Introduction of entrepreneurship as both a personal journey and a new venture creation process. Examines desirable entrepreneurial attributes and competencies as well as the demands and rewards of pursuing an entrepreneurial path. Provides an overview of the new venture creation process including idea generation, opportunity identification, opportunity assessment, business modeling, and marketing and funding strategies. Concepts apply to large or small, not-for-profit and for-profit ventures.
3 cr.
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BUS 293 - Internship in China
Description:
Supervised training work program in cooperating agency in China, plus lectures in English.
Prerequisites:
For NON-B&E majors only or cons intern dir.
Notes:
Does NOT apply to major/minor.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NW; GEP: GA
3 cr.
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BUS 299 - Special Work
Description:
Underclass students may arrange for independent study with cons chair.
Credit based on scope of project.
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BUS 300 - Written Communication for the Business Professional
Description:
Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of effective writing within the field of business. Focus on developing writing skills as a management and communication tool for business students. An analysis of the psychology, semantics, planning, and principles of effective business writing are covered. Skills will be developed and applied through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 325 or con reg.
3 cr.
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BUS 301 - Oral Communication for the Business Professional
Description:
Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of oral communication and presentation skills within the field of business. Develop and apply communication and presentation skills through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 325 or con reg.
3 cr.
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BUS 320 - Principles of Management
Description:
Theory of management. Explore different ways managers function in profit as well as not-for-profit business and industry organizations. Examine management behaviors from functional and organizational perspectives. Use current and library resources. Study language, philosophy, historical development and psychology of management.
Notes:
Does not count toward Business Major.
3 cr.
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BUS 321 - Entrepreneurship
Description:
Risk taking, decision making, marketing, finance, personnel selection, record keeping, taxes, and controls unique to the entrepreneurial-type organization and the entrepreneur-manager.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 ; BUS 330 ; ACCT 210 .
3 cr.
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BUS 322 - Business Leadership for Managers
Description:
Explore the various theories of leadership within the context of management. The role of the leader’s impact on attainment of organizational goals at various levels is studied. Situational theories are examined. Personal analysis of preferred style is included, as well as skill building techniques needed for development of leadership.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 323 - Organizational Strategy
Description:
Employs economics as a conceptual framework in analyzing the firm’s choice of organizational structure. Focuses on three key features of an organization: the assignment of decision-making authority, the reward system, and performance evaluation system.
Prerequisites:
ECON 111 or 200
3 cr.
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BUS 324 - Human Resource Management
Description:
Integrate daily operational activities of personnel management, such as job analysis, training, recruiting, and performance appraisal with the long-term strategic perspective of identifying and analyzing human resource issues and trends that may affect the organization and how it is managed. Includes family leave, lack of unskilled workers, increase in number of dual career families, provision for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 325 - Organizational Behavior
Description:
Behavioral approach to management concentrating on the individual in the work place in dealing with power, authority, rules, status, norms, leadership, motivation, communication, group processes and conflict management.
3 cr.
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BUS 326 - Organizational Theory
Description:
Use an open system perspective to examine how managers deal with factors that affect the organization. Consider factors such as environment, technology, and goals in determining the nature and structure of the organization.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 327 - Managing Global Organizations
Description:
General concepts, techniques, and practices related to managing global organizations. Challenges, rewards, risks, and consequences of managing in diverse countries are discussed. Various cultural theories are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the comparison of Western cultural influences to non-Western cultural influences on accepted business practices.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 328 - Training and Development
Description:
Types and methods of training programs as related to all sizes of business and industry. Job design, task analysis, content, and delivery systems including computer-based programs. Evaluation and justification for training programs. Focus on developmental platforms designed to enhance employee knowledge and skills resulting in improved employee retention.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 329 - Project Management
Description:
Emphasis on the project management process including planning, scheduling, organizing, and controlling large scale projects. Major topics of strategy, priorities, troubleshooting and use of project management techniques and tools included.
Prerequisites:
BUS 320 or BUS 325 .
3 cr.
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BUS 330 - Principles of Marketing
Description:
Study marketing theories and concepts used to apply marketing strategies to product development, distribution, pricing, and promotion of goods and services.
3 cr.
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BUS 331 - Marketing Research
Description:
Objectives and methods of acquiring data to make intelligent marketing decisions; research planning, sampling, collection methods; data analysis, interpretation, and application.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 333 - eMarketing
Description:
Learn core marketing strategies on internet and mobile platforms including website development, search engine optimization, social media management, online advertising, and marketing analytics. Also learn to use popular online business software to manage these marketing activities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 334 - Sports Marketing
Description:
Provide current or future sport program administrators and maketers with fundamental and intermediate levels of knowledge about Sports Marketing. Introduces a variety of sport marketing theories in order to understand why and how successful marketing is critical to sport organizations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330 .
3
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BUS 335 - Retailing
Description:
Analysis of retail industry market structure. Emphasis on development and implementation of strategies. Introduction to management activities of inventory procurement, channel relationships, support services, operations, promotional activities and vendor relationships. Store layout, pricing structures, store image, and online retailing.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330 , ACCT 210 .
3 cr.
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BUS 336 - Sales Management
Description:
The sales force and its role in the execution of marketing strategy in planning, organizing, and controlling the sales function.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 337 - Buyer Behavior
Description:
Concepts from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other behavioral disciplines, analyzed to develop ability to understand and predict reactions of individuals and groups to marketing decisions.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 338 - Marketing Management
Description:
Role of marketing manager in business, with emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving activities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 339 - International Marketing
Description:
International differences in applying marketing concepts to culture, business customs, political and legal environments, trade mechanics, and market behavior when developing marketing strategies; world trade practices.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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