Biology (BIOL)
100 Environmental Science (2) Basic course in human ecology for students with limited training in science. Emphasizes environmental problems related to human activity in the modern world. Meets the General Education environmental science requirement and meets the Wisconsin Teaching Certification Requirement for Environmental Science. Does not count toward the Biology major. No prerequisite. (Lecture two hours.) F06, S07, SS07, F07, S08
111 General Botany (4) (P) Basic course in plant biology. Includes a survey of the more important taxa together with anatomy, physiology, ecology and classification of some common plants in these groups. Examples of important groups are studied in the laboratory. No prerequisite. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) F06, S07, F07, S08
115 Human Biology (4) General education course the structure and function of the human body as related to areas of health and disease. Designed to meet the General Education requirement for laboratory science. Does not count toward the Biology major. Not open to those having taken BIOL 270, or 280. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours). F06, F07
123 Concepts in Biology (4) Introduces basic biology principles, health physiology, and environmental science. Fulfills the General Education requirement for laboratory science. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) S07, S08
130 Principles of Biology (4) Introduction to important principles of chemistry, cellular, molecular, and evolutionary biology, and the diversity of life. Laboratory experiments are inquiry driven. Intended as the first of a two-course sequence for biology majors, and other students with a strong interest in the life sciences. Fulfills the General Education laboratory science requirement. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) No prerequisites. F06, S07, F07, S08
132 Principles of Biology II (4) Introduction to microbiology, plant evolution, comparative plant biology, and ecology. Intended as the second course in a two-semester sequence for biology majors and minors and other students with a strong interest in biology. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIOL 130. F06, S07, F07, S08
260 General Forestry (3) Study of forests and their production, including protection, maturity, harvesting, utilization, and forestry as a public policy. No prerequisite. (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.) S08
270 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) Structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and sensory systems with emphasis on the molecular aspects of physiology and clinical correlations. Not open to students who have completed HHP 264 (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.) F06, F07
280 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) Focuses primarily on the integumentary, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. BIOL 270 is not a prerequisite. Not open to students who have completed HHP 265 (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) S07, S08
300 Marine Biology (3) Introduction to the biology and ecology of marine plants and animals, coral reefs, the deep sea, rocky shores, marine mammals, fisheries, aquaculture, pollution, and the conservation of marine resources. Prerequisites: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours). F07
305/505 Evolution (3) A view of the scope, significance and mechanisms of evolutionary concepts in modern biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 132 or permission of instructor. (Lecture three hours.) F06, F07
309/509 Phycology and Mycology (4) (P) Review of nonvascular plants with emphasis on natural history, morphology, and ecology of selected representative algae, fungi, lichens and bryophytes. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.) F06
310/510 Plant Morphology (4) (P) Study of the form and structure of higher plants, both vegetative and reproductive. Emphasizes evolution of major plant groups. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.) S08
312/512 Biogeography (3) Principles of biogeography. Distribution of North American biomes relative to historical, environmental, and vegetational factors. Special emphasis on North American vegetation and vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours.) S07
315/515 Plant Physiology (3-4) (P) Study of functions and physiological properties of plants, including plant cell functions, biochemistry, and plant development. Lab exercises include mineral nutrition and environmental effects on plant function. Prerequisites: BIOL 132, CHEM 106. (Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.) S07
316 Medical Terminology (2) Facilitates the logical and rational understanding of medical words and their word parts. Terminology is related to the function and location of body systems resulting in a foundation for understanding health-related subjects. S07, S08
318 Immunology (3) Study of the body's defense mechanisms against disease. Includes discussion of the roles of lymphocytes and their products, the accessory cells, and structures related to the immune response. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. Highly recommended: BIOL 355 and/or BIOL 330. (Lecture three hours.) S07
325 Plant Taxonomy (4)(P) Principles of classification of flowering plants based on studies of local flora, use of taxonomic keys, preparation of herbarium specimens. Each student prepares a plant collection. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.) F07
330 Genetics (4) Principles and techniques of classical and modern molecular genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 132 and CHEM 105. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) F06, F07
335/535 Aquatic Entomology (3) (A) Introduction to the
identification and ecological relationships of freshwater insects of the north
central
339 Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3) General principles and problems of teaching science in the secondary schools. Emphasis on organizing activities for teaching, materials, resources, current methodology, and participation in the classroom. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. (Lecture two hours.) Cross-listed as CHEM/PHYS 339. S07, S08
340/540 Ecology (4) Introduction to basic principles of ecology emphasizing interactions between organisms and their environment. Local ecosystems examined. Prerequisites: BIOL 132. CHEM 105 recommended. (Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.) F06, F07
350/550 Limnology (3) Study of freshwater biology including the physical and chemical attributes of the environment as well as plants and animals found in lakes and streams. Prerequisites: BIOL 132. CHEM 105 recommended. (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.) S07
355 General Microbiology (4) Structure, function, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi. The ecology of microbes in nature and their impact on industry are studied. The laboratory involves culture and identification techniques as well as modern applications of molecular biology. Prerequisite: CHEM 106. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) F06, F07
360/560 Parasitology (4) Structure, habits, life cycles, classification and identification of parasites and the diseases they cause. Prerequisite: BIOL 132 or consent of the instructor. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) S07
365/565 Entomology (4) Study of the anatomy, morphology, physiology, classification and identification of insects. Includes a survey of insect orders and their economic and medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 132 (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) F07
367/567 Ornithology (3) (A) Introduction to the study of birds. General principles of classification, structure, distribution, migration, life histories, and habits are covered in lecture and text. Laboratory periods devoted largely to identification of birds in the field. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.)
S08
380/580 Vertebrate Biology (3) (A) Life histories,
habits, habitats, distribution, classification, and recognition of common
vertebrates of the north central
382/582 Ichthyology (3) (A) Introduction to the classification, structure, physiology, distribution, and life histories of fishes. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.)
F07
400/600 Animal Physiology (4) (A) Study of normal and abnormal functions and vital processes of organ systems and how these processes are important to animals as they adapt to their environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 132. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.)
S06, S08
420/620 Field Biology (1) Study of plants and animals in nature through field trips and observation. Topics change each semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 132. (Laboratory two hours.) F06, S08
431 Animal Behavior (Ethology) (3) (A) Introduction to animal behavior with special attention to behavioral mechanisms and the function of behavior. (Optional concurrent enrollment in BIOL 432.) Prerequisite: BIOL 132. S07
432 Animal Behavior Laboratory (1) Project-oriented course designed to explore the experimental aspects of animal behavior. Corequisite: BIOL 431. S07
440/640 Cell Biology (4) Study of the morphology, physiology and genetics of cells. Covers research techniques and modern application of molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 330 and CHEM 106. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) S07, S08
465/665 Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology (2) Principles and practices of techniques used in biochemistry and in cell and molecular biology. Includes protein isolation and analysis, enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate analysis, immunological techniques for analysis, and techniques of gene cloning and manipulation. Prerequisite: BIOL 330 and CHEM 360 or instructor consent. Recommended: CHEM 462, BIOL 355 and BIOL 440 or concurrent enrollment. (Lecture one hour, laboratory three hours.) Cross-listed as CHEM 465. S08
481/681 Special Topics (1-4) In-depth study of specialized current topics in biology selected by the faculty on the basis of student/community interest. May include workshops, seminars, field trips, special problems, independent study, etc. Course may be repeated when topics are different. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Topics: Coral Reef Ecology, Neurobiology, Environmental Issues, Wetlands Ecology, Human Biogeography. Offered on demand.
484/684 Fish Population Ecology (4) Focuses on two important ecological questions regarding fish populations: 1) What factors cause changes in the size of fish populations? 2) What factors influence the total number of species found in a particular environment? These questions are addressed by investigating how individual fish allocate time and resources in response to environmental conditions, and how different allocation schemes influence individual fitness. Prerequisites: BIOL 132, MATH 102 or equivalent. (Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.) F06
491/691 Research in Biology (1-4) A course of study developed in cooperation with faculty or area research laboratories designed to provide students with practical experience in experimental biology. Candidates for this course must outline a research problem. Registration for credit can only be made after all supervisory and support requirements have been assured and the formal research plan is approved. (May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Instructor consent required. F06, S07, F07, S08
492 Biology Seminar (1) Study of a topic through literature research. Student studies a topic and effectively summarizes the available information in written and oral form. Presentation techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: Senior biology major. S07, S08
496 Internship (1-4) On-the-job experience with local agencies such as the Wisconsin DNR. Provides students with realistic opportunities to apply their skills to practical problems. Instructor consent required. Registration for credit can only be made after all supervisory and support requirements have been assured. F06, S07, F07, S08