Faculty
Mary D. Balcer,
Professor (Aquatic Ecology)
Edward W.
Burkett, Professor (Terrestrial Ecology)
Donald W.
Davidson, Professor (Botany)
Christopher
P. Kemnitz, Assistant Professor (Physiology)
Robert D.
Morden, Professor (Health/Education)
Jeffrey A.
Schuldt, Assistant Professor (Fishery Science)
Ralph W. Seelke,
Professor (Cell/Molecular Biology)
Part-Time
Staff
Larry T. Brooke,
Senior Scientist, LSRI (Aquatic Ecology/Toxicology)
Kurt L. Schmude,
Assistant Scientist, LSRI (Invertebrate Biology)
Matthew TenEyck,
Lecturer
Program
Description
Biology has
many specialty areas and exciting career opportunities. The Biology faculty
will guide you in selecting a program of study that best suits your interests
and goals. The Biology curriculum leads to either a B.S. or B.A. degree.
A minor field of study is required as well as completion of one of the
biology concentrations described below.
Required courses have been selected to broadly educate our students, while the specific courses within each concentration help focus your study in specialized areas. The four concentrations include General Biology/Liberal Arts; Cell/Molecular Biology; Ecology/Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science; and Plant Sciences. Prospective high school biology teachers should follow the general Biology/Liberal Arts concentration, taking note of the special requirements of the Teacher Education Department. Students with an interest in medical health care delivery (chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine) will find the Biology curriculum provides a comprehensive background that enables students to apply for professional health programs as well as other programs in the medical area.
The Biology program is strengthened by the environmental resources of the Lake Superior region and by close working relationships with regional research laboratories. Field and laboratory research experience and internships are provided through cooperation with UW-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and faculty research grants.
The freshman Biology sequence (BIOL 111 and BIOL 112) MUST be completed with a minimum grade of C- prior to enrollment in Biology courses numbered over 300. Credit may be awarded to high school students who have taken Advanced Placement Courses and scored well on the exams. Courses numbered over 400 should be taken during the junior or senior year, and the formal plan for the internship or research project must be approved by the end of the second semester of the junior year.
General
Biology/Liberal Arts Concentration
Recommended
for students with a broad or general interest in biology, secondary school
teaching, medical school, or medical professional programs. Students should
consult their advisors in selecting electives appropriate to their professional
interest. (Advisors: all biology faculty)
A minimum of 34 credits of Biology, including:
BIOL 111 General
Botany 4 credits
BIOL 112 General
Zoology 4 credits
BIOL 330 Genetics
4 credits
BIOL 340 Ecology
4 credits
BIOL 440 Cell
Biology
4 credits
One of the following Organismal Biology courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 270 Human
Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 280 Human
Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 309 Phycology
and Mycology
BIOL 310 Plant
Morphology
BIOL 315 Plant
Physiology
BIOL 380 Vertebrate
Biology
BIOL 400 Animal
Physiology
One of the following Population Biology courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 300 Marine
Biology
BIOL 305 Evolution
BIOL 430 Animal
Behavior
BIOL 484 Fish
Population Ecology
One of the following Systematics courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 325 Plant
Taxonomy
BIOL 335 Aquatic
Entomology
BIOL 355 Microbiology
BIOL 360 Parasitology
BIOL 365 Entomology
BIOL 367 Ornithology
BIOL 382 Ichthyology
One of the following Capstone Experience courses (one to four credits):
BIOL 491 Undergraduate
Research
BIOL 492 Biology
Seminar
BIOL 496 Internship
In addition to 34 credits of biology, 9 credits of chemistry are required
CHEM 105 General
Chemistry I 5 credits
CHEM 106 General
Chemistry II 4 credits
One semester
of calculus and a year of physics are recommended for students interested
in graduate school.
Secondary
Education:
Prospective
teachers must follow the General Biology-Liberal Arts Concentration above.
At least seven credits of the total Biology sequence must be in animal
science (A) and at least seven credits must be in plant science (P). These
courses are identified with (A) or (P) in the Course Description section
of this catalog. All teachers must meet the Professional Education requirements
including a course in the history and philosophy of science (see Teacher
Education section of this catalog).
Cell/Molecular
Biology Concentration
Cell and molecular
biologists study basic life processes, seeking to understand them at the
molecular level. Graduates from this concentration often go on to graduate,
medical or professional schools, or work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology
industries. The courses in this concentration expose students to a variety
of techniques and areas of study and also provide the opportunity for independent
research. (Advisor: Seelke)
A minimum of 34 credits of Biology, including:
BIOL 111 General
Botany
4 credits
BIOL 112 General
Zoology
4 credits
BIOL 330 Genetics
4 credits
BIOL 340 Ecology
4 credits
BIOL 440 Cell
Biology
4 credits
BIOL 355 General
Microbiology
4 credits
BIOL 465 Laboratory
Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology 2 credits
One of the following courses (three or four credits):
BIOL 315 Plant
Physiology
BIOL 318 Immunology
BIOL 400 Animal
Physiology
One of the following Capstone Experience courses (one to four credits):
BIOL 491 Research
BIOL 492 Biology
Seminar
BIOL 496 Internship
In addition to 34 credits of biology, 9 credits of chemistry are required:
CHEM 105 General
Chemistry I 5 credits
CHEM 106 General
Chemistry II 4 credits
A Chemistry minor and additional courses in mathematics and physics are strongly recommended.
Additional recommended courses:
CHEM 360 Introduction
to Biochemistry
MATH 130 Elementary
Statistics
Ecology,
Aquatic Biology and Fishery Science Concentration
Faculty expertise
and the Lake Superior region contribute to the development of both classroom
and nonclassroom learning experiences in the area of ecology, aquatic biology
and fishery science. Recommended for students interested in careers in
aquatic biology, ecology, field biology, resource management, or natural
resource education. (Advisors: Balcer, Burkett, Schuldt)
A minimum of 34 credits of Biology, including:
BIOL 111 General
Botany 4 credits
BIOL 112 General
Zoology 4 credits
BIOL 330 Genetics
4 credits
BIOL 340 Ecology
4 credits
BIOL 440 Cell
Biology 4 credits
One of the following Systematics courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 325 Plant
Taxonomy
BIOL 335 Aquatic
Entomology
BIOL 365 Entomology
BIOL 367 Ornithology
BIOL 382 Ichthyology
One of the following Organismal Biology courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 315 Plant
Physiology
BIOL 380 Vertebrate
Biology
BIOL 400 Animal
Physiology
BIOL 431 Animal
Behavior
One of the following Population Biology courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 300 Marine
Biology
BIOL 305 Evolution
BIOL 350 Limnology
BIOL 484 Fish
Population Ecology
One of the following Capstone Experience courses (one to four credits):
BIOL 491 Undergraduate
Research
BIOL 492 Biology
Seminar
BIOL 496 Internship
In addition to 34 credits of biology, 9 credits of chemistry are required:
CHEM 105 General
Chemistry I 5 credits
CHEM 106 General
Chemistry II 4 credits
Recommended electives: Additional advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and physics. (See your advisor.)
Plant
Sciences Concentration
Rich in forests
as well as other plant communities, northwestern Wisconsin provides an
excellent setting for the study of plants. This concentration is recommended
for students interested in botany or other plant science careers. (Advisor:
Davidson)
A minimum of 34 credits of Biology, including:
BIOL 111 General
Botany 4 credits
BIOL 112 General
Zoology 4 credits
BIOL 330 Genetics
4 credits
BIOL 340 Ecology
4 credits
BIOL 440 Cell
Biology
4 credits
One of the following courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 309 Phycology
and Mycology
BIOL 310 Morphology
of Plants
BIOL 315 Plant
Physiology
One of the following courses (three to four credits):
BIOL 260 General
Forestry
BIOL 325 Plant
Taxonomy
BIOL 312 Biogeography
One of the following Capstone Experience courses (one to four credits):
BIOL 491 Undergraduate
Research
BIOL 492 Biology
Seminar
BIOL 496 Internship
In addition to 34 credits of biology, 9 credits of chemistry are required.
CHEM 105 General
Chemistry I 5 credits
CHEM 106 General
Chemistry II 4 credits
Recommended courses include:
BIOL 305 Evolution
BIOL 365 Entomology
GEOL 360 Surficial
Processes and Soils
Dual
Degree in Forestry
The Dual Degree
Program between the University of Wisconsin-Superior and Michigan Technological
University establishes a plan under which an undergraduate student may
attend UW-Superior for three academic years and Michigan Technological
University for up to two academic years. After completing the academic
requirements of the respective cooperating institutions, the student shall
be awarded a Bachelor's degree with a major in Biology from UW-Superior,
and a Bachelor's degree in Forestry from Michigan Technological University.
(Advisor: Davidson)
For a student to be admitted and enrolled for courses at Michigan Technological he or she must have:
1. Completed three-fourths of the credits required for a degree from UW-Superior. (See advisor for specific course requirements.)2. A recommendation from the designated official at UW-Superior.
3. A grade point average and specified test results which are consistent with Michigan Technological University's usual requirements.
Biology
Minor
The minor
in Biology requires completion of a minimum of 22 credits in Biology. Only
credits allowed toward a major are allowed for the minor.
Required courses include:
BIOL 111 General
Botany
BIOL 112 General
Zoology
BIOL 330 Genetics
BIOL 340 Ecology
Note: CHEM
105 is a prerequisite for BIOL 330.
See course
descriptions for more information on required courses.