100 Survey of Zoology. 3 cr. Survey of the animal kingdom, with
emphasis on the importance of animals to humans. Study of phyla
as represented by types, their classification, structure, and
life histories. Introduction to cytology, genetics, evolution,
and ornithology. Does not carry cr toward Biological Sciences
major. 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab. Prereq: none.
101 General Survey of Microbiology. 4 cr. Study of the nature and
activities of microorganisms. Topics include surveys of bacteria,
fungi, viruses, immunology, and disease applications. Not open to
medical technology majors. Course intended primarily for nursing
students. Does not carry cr toward Biological Sciences major. 2
hrs lect, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab. Prereq: Chem 100 (P) and 101 (P)
or Chem 102 (P).
102 Elements of Biology. 3 cr. Organization and function of
living systems. Intended for non-majors. Does not carry cr toward
Biological Sciences major. 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab. Prereq: None.
Not open for cr to students who have enrolled in or have cr in
Bio Sci 103.
103 Topics in Modern Biology. 3 cr. How biological factors,
processes, reactions, affect living systems. Emphasis on current
issues in biology, such as genetic engineering, environmental
health, and population concerns. Intended for non-majors. Does
not carry cr toward Biological Sciences major. Prereq: None. Not
open for cr to students who are enrolled in or have credit in Bio
Sci 102.
104 Plants in Today's World. 3 cr. Introduces major plant groups;
principles of structure and function, ecology and gardening. 2
hrs lect, 2 hrs lab. Not open to students with cr in Bio Sci 120
(old Bot 120) or old Bot 130. Prereq: none.
105 Great Lakes American Indian Ethnobotany. 3 cr. Collection,
identification, ecology and utilization of Wisconsin plants for
food, medicine, fibers, and construction. Native American
cosmology and uses and perspectives in Wisconsin tribal areas
emphasized. Prereq: none.
150 Foundations of Biological Science I. 4 cr. Introduction to
cellular and animal biology. Intended as the first of a
two-course sequence for majors of Bio Sci and other natural
science majors. 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Prereq: high school
chemistry or equivalent rec.
152 Foundations of Biological Science II. 4 cr. Introduction to
plant science, ecology and evolutionary biology. Intended as the
second in a two-semester sequence for majors of Bio Sci and other
natural science majors. 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Prereq: A grade of
C or better in Bio Sci 150 (P).
175 Introductory Cell Biology for Teachers. 1 cr. A introduction
to major concepts in cell biology. 2 hrs. lect; 2 hr lab/disc.
Prereq: pre-elementary education major or cons instr.
176 Introductory Animal and Plant Biology for Teachers. 1 cr. An
introduction to the animal and plant kingdoms with an emphasis on
their importance to humans. 2 hr lect; 2 hr lab/disc. Prereq:
Pre-elementary education major or cons instr.
177 Introductory Ecology for Teachers. 1 cr. A survey of
ecological principles with special emphasis on the role of humans
in the ecosystem. 2 hrs lect; 2 hrs lab/disc. Prereq:
Pre-elementary education major or cons intr.
202 Anatomy and Physiology I. 4 cr. Anatomy and physiology of the
human body including cell, tissues, skeletal, muscular, and
nervous systems. Intended for students in Nursing and most Allied
Health Professions. Cannot be combined with Bio Sci 150 and 203
for more than a total of 9 cr toward Bio Sci major. 3 hrs lect,
3 hrs lab. Prereq: none.
203 Anatomy and Physiology II. 4 cr. Anat-omy and physiology of
the human body including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive,
excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs
lab. Cannot be combined with Bio Sci 150 and 202 for more than a
total of 9 cr toward Bio Sci major. Prereq: Bio Sci 202 (P).
204 Plant Growth and Development. 3 cr. Study of morphological,
physiological, and biochemical aspects of plant growth and
development, and effects of environmental factors upon growth
processes. 3 hrs lect/disc. Prereq: course in botany or biology.
206 Biology of Women. 3 cr. An anatomical and physiological view
of the human female life cycle with emphasis on womenÕs health.
Prereq: course in biology.
220 Great Discoveries in Biology. 2-3 cr. The development of
organismal, cellular, taxonomic, and ecological concepts in the
life science disciplines from prehistoric times to the 20th
century. 2 hrs lect, 1 hr. disc. Enrol in lect without disc for 2
cr, lect and disc for 3 cr. Prereq: course in biology.
226 Frankenstein Revisited: Bioethics and the Future. 3 cr. A
study of the cultural, ethical, and aesthetic implication of
biological technology; genetic engineering, population control,
social predestination, and human ecology. Not open to students
who have had Eng 246 (formerly 226), Comp Lit 175, or old Zool
175. Does not carry cr toward Bio Sci major. Prereq: none.
250 Urban Horticulture. 3 cr. Identification, propagation, and
culture of plants, indoors and outdoors, with application to home
landscaping, gardening and aesthetic values. 2 hrs lect; 2 hrs
lab. Prereq: none.
260 Genetics. 3 cr. Facts and principles of inheritance in
plants, animals, and humans. General genetics course presenting
the more important concepts, with emphasis on recent
contributions to the science. 4 hrs. lect-disc. Prereq: A grade
of C or better in Bio Sci 150 (P) or equiv and Chem 104 (P).
275 Biology for Middle School Science Teachers. 2 cr. An
introduction to biological science for middle school science
teachers. Prereq: Open only to previously admitted students in
the Middle School Science Teaching Program.
276 Workshop in Biology for Middle School Science Teachers. 1 cr.
A team taught intensive one week workshop in selected topics in
biology. Prereq: previous enrollment in Bio Sci 275. Open only to
those enrolled in the Middle School Science Teaching Program.
300 Plant Anatomy. 3 cr. U/G. Structure and ultrastructure of
cells, meristems, and tissues; primary and secondary body;
embryogenesis; root, stem, and leaf development; emphasis on
angiosperms. 2 hrs lect/disc; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci
150 (P) and 152 (P).
301 Invertebrate Zoology. 4 cr. Structures, function,
classification, and life histories of the invertebrates. 3 hrs
lect; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P).
302 Introduction to Entomology. 3 cr. Principles of entomology,
including taxonomy, morphology, and physiology. Insect collection
required. 2 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152
(P).
303 General Microbiology. 4 cr. Study of the nature and
properties of microorganisms. Molecular biology and genetics of
bacteria and viruses. Surveys major groups, ecological
relationships, and taxonomy. 3 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: jr
st; Chem 341 (P) or 343 (P); Bio Sci 260 (P) or cons instr.; Bio
Sci 152 (R).
304 Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy. 3 cr. An in-depth anatomical survey
of the musculo-skeletal systems of the human body, with emphasis
on the structure, location, and function of these systems. This
course is intended for Occupational Therapy majors. Does not
carry cr toward Bio Sci major. 2 hrs lect; 2 hrs lab. Prereq: Bio
Sci 170 (P) or Bio Sci 202 (P) and 203 (P).
310 General Ecology. 3 cr. Interrelationships between organisms
and their environments. Physiological and behavioral adaptations,
populations, biotic communities, ecosystems. 2 hrs lecture; 3 hrs
lab and field. One all-daySaturday field trip required. Prereq:
Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P) or cons instr. Not open for cr to
students who have successfully completed Bio Sci 503.
320 Animal Physiology. 4 cr. Introduction to cellular and organ
system physiology and comparative aspects of structure-function
relationships. 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Prereq: BioSci 150 (P) and
152 (P); Chem 341 (P) or 343 (P) or cons instr.
330 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates. 5 cr. Evolution and
comparative structure of the organ systems in the phylum
Chordata. Laboratory work includes dissection of the shark, the
mud puppy, and the cat, with frequent reference to other
vertebrates. 3 hrs lect; 6 hrs lab. Prereq: Bio Sci 150 (P) and
152 (P).
333 The Plant Kingdom. 3 cr. Study of the morphology,
reproduction and evolutionary relationships of major groups of
plant-like organisms (algae, fungi, land plants). 2 hrs lect; 3
hrs lab. Prereq: Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P). Not open to
students with cr in old Bio Sci 200.
350 Human Parasitology. 3 cr. A study of biology, diagnosis and
epidemiology of human parasitic diseases. For life science and
medical technology students interested in public health. 2 hr
lect; 4 hr lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P), or
203 (P) and 1 yr college chemistry.
356 Developmental Biology. 4 cr. An introduction to the
development of living organisms at the molecular, cellular and
organismal levels. 3 hrs. lect; 1 hr disc. Prereq: Bio Sci 150
(P) and 152 (P) or cons instr.
357 Developmental Biology Laboratory. 1 cr. Experimental approach
to different developmental systems and techniques. 3 hrs lab.
Prereq: Bio Sci 356 (C) or conc reg.
380 Honors Seminar: (Subtitle). 3H cr. Selected topics in modern
and traditional biology and their relation to society. May be
repeated with change in topic to a maximum of 9 cr. Prereq: soph
st and cons Honors Program Director.
401 Immunology. 2 cr. U/G. Fundamentals of the immune response,
including cellular, physiological, and molecular aspects. 2 hrs
lect. Prereq: jr st, Bio Sci 260 (P) or cons instr; Chem 341 (P)
or 343 (P).
402 Immunology Laboratory. 2 cr. U/G. Laboratory experiences in
immunological techniques and concepts. 6 hrs lab. Prereq: jr st;
Bio Sci 401 (C) or conc reg.
405 General Virology. 3 cr. U/G. Basic course in nature of
viruses: bacterial, plant and animal. The use of viruses in model
systems for molecular biology and agents of disease. Prereq: jr
st. Bio Sci 303 or 470. Chem 501 recom.
407 Identification and Classification of Seed Plants. 3 cr. U/G.
Identification of native seed plants using keys and manuals. 2
hrs lect/disc; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152
(P).
408 Dendrology. 3 cr. U/G. The systematics, structure, and
ecology of WisconsinÕs woody plants. 2 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab and
field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P).
410 Organic Evolution. 2 cr. U/G. Discussion of organic
evolution, the fields supporting it, and how it has taken place.
2 hrs lect/disc. Prereq: course in Bio Sci.
415 Field Collections and Identification: (Subtitle). 1-3 cr.
U/G. Students must consult the instructor for equipment and
instructions before the collection period. May be repeated with
change in topic to a maximum of 9 cr. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 407
(P) or 408 (P) or 482 (P) (as appropriate for specific subtitle);
or cons instr.
425 Biology of Algae. 4 cr. U/G. A survey of algae with emphasis
on systematics, diversity and ecology. Laboratory includes
techniques for culturing algae and quantitative techniques for
sampling and enumeration. 3 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab. Prereq: jr st;
Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P) or equiv. Not open for cr to students
who have cr in Bio Sci 331.
440 (970-440) Histology. 4 cr. U/G. The microscopic structure and
function of cells, tissues, and organs. For students primarily
interested in mammalian histology. 2 hrs lect; 6 hrs lab. Prereq:
jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) & 152 (P), or cons instr.
455 Neurobiology. 3-4 cr. U/G. Introduction to the study of
nervous systems ranging from the basic biophysical properties of
neurons to the cellular and molecular basis of learning and
memory. 3 hrs lect. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) & 152 (P); a
course in physiology, cell biology, or physiological psychology.
Graduate students must enroll for lecture plus disc (4 cr.)
Undergraduates may enroll for lecture only for 3 cr.
457 Laboratory in Cellular and Behavioral Neurophysiology. 1 cr.
U/G. An introduction to the techniques employed in the analysis
of nervous systems. Properties of axons, sense organs,
neuromuscular junctions, identified interneurons, and intact
nervous systems. 3 hrs lab. Prereq: jr st; a course in
neurophysiology. (May be taken conc with Bio Sci 455 [C]).
465 Biometry. 3 cr. U/G. Simple distribution; statistical
inference; simple regression theory; experimental design;
analysis of variance and covariance as they relate to biology.
Prereq: jr st; Bio Sco 150 (P) & 152 (P); Math 112. Math 215
recom.
470 Cell and Molecular Biology. 4 cr. U/G. Examination of the
various processes and functions performed by living cells, with
particular attention to the molecular basis of cellular
activities. 3 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab/disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci
150 (P)/152 (P); 260 (P), course in organic Chem or cons instr.
471 Principles of Natural Resources Management. 3 cr. U/G.
Ecological view of biological problems and principles in the
management and maintenance of renewable resources. 3 hrs lect.
Prereq: jr st; 6 cr in biology.
482 Aquatic Plant Biology. 3 cr. U/G. The systematics and
ecology, structure and physiology of aquatic vascular plants. 3
hrs lect; 3 hrs lab and field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150
(P) and 152 (P) or equiv.
500 Plant Physiology. 3 cr. U/G. Major biological activities of
plants, including growth, development, and metabolism. 3 hrs
lect/disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) & 152 (P); 1 yr of
college Chem (organic chem recom).
501 Plant Physiology Laboratory. 2 cr. U/G. Basic laboratory
techniques useful in studying plant activities. 6 hr lab/disc.
Prereq: jr st and Bio Sci 500 (C) (old Bot 500) or conc reg.
505 Conservation Biology. 3 cr. U/G. Genetic and ecological
approaches to the conservation of biological diversity. Topics
include biology of rare plants and animals, design of nature
reserves, and restoration ecology. 3 hrs lect. Prereq: jr st; Bio
Sci 152 (P) & 260 (P).
509 Analysis of Biological Processes With Computers. 2-4 cr. U/G.
Investigations of biological problems, using as examples computer
applications from general biology and aquatic ecology. Lab/disc
stresses computer simulations and analyses. 2 hrs lect; 4 hrs
lab/disc. May be taken without lab/disc for 2 cr. Prereq: jr st;
1 sem calculus; Bio Sci 310 (P) or cons instr; statistics or
biometry recom.
511 Ichthyology. 3 cr. U/G. The classification, morphology,
physiology, and ecology of fishes. 2 hrs lect; 4 hrs lab, and
field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) & 152 (P).
512 Limnology I. 2 cr. U/G. A study of physical and chemical
processes that influence the biology of freshwater ecosystems.
Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) & 152 (P); a course in Chem, or
cons instr.
513 Limnology Laboratory. 1 cr. U/G. 4 hrs lab and field work.
Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 512 (C) or conc reg.
514 Limnology II. 3 cr. U/G. Ecology of freshwater organisms. A
study of primary producers, microorganisms, zooplankton, benthos
and fish inhabiting fresh water; their interactions with each
other and the aquatic environment. Prereq: jr st, Bio Sci 512 (P)
and 310 (P) (old Bio Sci 503).
515 Limnology II Laboratory. 1 cr. U/G. An investigative approach
to the study of aquatic biota. 4 hrs lab and field work. Prereq:
jr st; Bio Sci 514 (C) or conc reg.
520 Ornithology. 3 cr. Study of birds, emphasizing the
contribution of ornithology in biological sciences. Lab and field
work includes identification of Wisconsin birds. 2 hrs lect, 4
hrs field or lab. One all-day Saturday field trip required.
Prereq: course in intro biology or zoology.
521 Benthic Ecology. 3 cr. U/G. Chemico-physical and biological
interactions in aquatic systems. Emphasis is given to aquatic
entomology and invertebrate biology. 2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab and
field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P), 152 (P), 310 (P), and
512 (P).
525 Ecology and Evolution of Fishes. 3 cr. U/G. Studies of
form and function in fishes and relationships with their
environment. Topics include feeding and reproductive ecology,
species interactions, evolution, and genetics. 3 hrs. lect.
Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 310 (P).
526 Fish Ecology Laboratory. 1 cr. U/G. Studies of the ecological
structure of freshwater fish communities, research techniques,
environmental requirements of fishes, and management strategies.
4 hrs lab and field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 525 (C) or conc
reg.
530 Animal Behavior: Ethology. 3 cr. U/G. Study of animal
behavior from the biologistÕs point of view, relating
species-characteristic behavior to environment, internal
function, ontogeny, and evolution. 3 hrs lect/disc. Prereq: jr
st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P).
536 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2 cr. U/G.
Real-world application of natural and genetically-engineered microorganisms
to bioremediation,
waste treatment, agriculture and production of food, beverages, chemicals,
fuels, enzymes, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. 2 hr Lc. Prereq: jr st; Bio
Sci 303(P)
or cons instr.
542 Introduction to Electron Microscopy. 3 cr. U/G. Theory,
design and operating principles of scanning and transmission
electron microscopes will be discussed along with preparation of
biological specimens. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.
543 Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory. 2 cr. U/G.
Lab/discussion with an emphasis on "hands-on" exercises including
biological specimen prep, microscope operation and photography.
Prereq: jr st; coreq: Bio Sci 542 and cons instr.
544 Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory. 2 cr. U/G.
Lab/discussion with an emphasis on "hands-on" exercises including
fixation and sectioning of biological specimens, microscope
operation and photography. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 542 and cons
instr.
553 Marine Algae. 3 cr. U/G. The biology of marine macroalgae
(seaweeds) with emphasis on structure, reproduction and
ecological interactions in subtidal and rocky intertidal
habitats. Students are encouraged to subsequently enroll in Bio
Sci 554. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 152 and
310.
554 Marine Algae Laboratory. 1 cr. U/G. A three-week field trip
to a marine station to study seaweeds and intertidal ecology at
student's expense. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 553.
560 Plant Ecology. 3 cr. U/G. Study of plant-environment
relationships at the individual, population, and community
levels. Not open for cr to students with cr in old Bio Sci 460. 2
hrs lect; 4 hrs lab and field work. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150
(P), 152 (P), and 310 (P). Bio Sci 407 (R).
563 Molecular Techniques for Evolution and Ecology. 3 cr. U.G.
Analysis of genetic variation among individuals, populations and
species. Laboratory included DNA fingerprinting, restriction
enzyme analysis, amplification, and sequencing of genes. Prereq:
jr st; Bio Sci 260 (P), Chem 341 (P) or 343 (P).
575 Evolutionary Biology. 3 cr. U/G. Study of evolutionary
processes in natural populations. Topics include mating patterns,
speciation, gene flow, natural selection, and genetic approaches
to conservation. 3 hr lect. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 152 (P) and
260 (P). Grad students must reg conc in Bio Sci 776.
605 Concepts and Models of Aquatic Ecology. 3 cr. U/G.
Interactions between aquatic organisms and their physical and
chemical environments; case histories of concept and model
development. 2 hrs lect; 1 hr disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 310
(P) or cons instr.
607 Aquatic Microbiology. 2 cr. U/G. The ecology of freshwater
and marine microorganisms; the influence of abiotic and biotic
factors on their growth and activity; interactions with other
organisms. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 303 (P).
611 Recent Advances in Limnology and Oceanography: (Subtitle). 2
cr. U/G. Major water resource problem of the Great Lakes. Course
content varies with such topics as eutrophication, aquatic
microbiology, and water chemistry. May be repeated with change in
topic to a maximum of 6 cr. Prereq: jr st; Geo Sci 460 (P); or
Bio Sci 150 (P), 152 (P), 425 (P), and 514 (P); or cons instr.
615 Human Physiology. 4 cr. U/G. An advanced study of human
physiological systems and their control mechanisms. 3 hrs lect, 3
hrs lab/disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P), or Bio
Sci 203 (P).
620 Microbial Physiology. 4 cr. U/G. Experimental approach to
study of physiological, biochemical and metabolic processes of
microbial cells with particular attention to functional
organization and molecular basis of cellular processes. 2 hr
lect; 6 hr lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 303 (P). Biochem 501 (R).
625 Human Genetics. 3 cr. U/G. Discussion of the principles of
human cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, immunogenetics, and
population genetics. 3 hrs lect/disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 260
(P).
626 Molecular Cytogenetics and Cell Culture. 3 cr. U/G. Molecular
approaches to chromosome structure, function and evolution. Laboratory
includes cell culture, somatic cell genetics, cell transformation,
chromosome banding, karyotype analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization.
2 hrs lect/disc, 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 260(P).
630 Endocrinology. 3 cr. U/G. Morphological, physiological,
biochemical, and phylogenetic aspects of hormone action, with
emphasis on vertebrates. 3 hrs lect. Prereq: jr st; course in
organic chem; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P), or cons instr.
640 Biological Theories. 3 cr. U/G. History and current status of
selected theories in biology. 3 hrs lect/disc. Prereq: jr st; 1
yr of chem; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P), or cons instr.
650 Molecular Biology of Microorganisms. 3 cr. U/G. Molecular
analysis of microbial genetic systems of bacteria, phage, fungi
and yeast. 2 hr lect; 1 hr disc. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 303 or
470.
655 Sociobiology. 2 cr. U/G. The social organization of animals:
its causation, function, ecological correlates, ontogeny, and
evolution. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 310 (P).
656 Developmental Neurobiology. 3 or 4 cr. U/G. The mechanisms
involved in the genesis and maintenance of nervous system
organization. 3 hrs lect/1 hr disc. Grad students must enroll for
lect plus disc (4 cr). Undergraduates may enroll for lect only
for 3 cr, or lect plus disc for 4 cr. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 356
(P) or 455 (P) or cons instr.
660 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology. 3 cr. U/G. Examination of
molecular mechanisms of higher organisms and model systems.
Topics include recombinant DNA, animal and plant cell culture,
molecular genetics of cancer. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 303 or 470.
663 Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology. 4 cr. U/G. Survey
of molecular biological techniques which includes: cell cultures;
RNA and DNA isolation; cloning and sequencing of genes; use of
expression vectors; protein electrophoresis. 2 hrs lect/disc, 6
hrs lab. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 260 (P) and 303 (P); Bio Sci 470
(P) or 650 (P) or 660 (P).
667 Advanced Techniques in Microbial, Molecular and Cellular
Biology. 3 cr. U/G. Course content can vary with such topics as
hybridoma technology, bacterial gene transfer, gene expression systems.
Retakeable with a change in topic for a maximum of 9 cr. 1 hr disc. 6 hrs lab.
Prereq: sr st; Bio Sci 303, or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Additional prereqs may be required depending on topics. Consult Schedule
of Classes.
670 Senior Seminar in Biological Sciences. 1 cr. Examination of
biological literature and preparation, presentation, and
discussion of oral reports by individual students. Prereq: sr st;
Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P); Bio Sci 260 (P); bio sci major.
675 Physiology of Reproduction. 3 cr. Mammalian reproductive
physiology with emphasis on humans; neuroendocrine control of
reproductive cycles, pregnancy, and lactation; clinical
implications; biological aspects of human population control.
Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 150 (P) and 152 (P); Chem 341 (P) or
Biochem 201 (P); or cons instr.
676 Cellular Evolution 3 cr. Theories concerning the origin of life
on Earth and the evolution of cellular structure and function, culminating
in the emergence of the multicellular kingdoms. Prereq: sr st; Bio Sci
260(P); Chem 341/342(P) or Chem 343/344/345(P), or cons. of instructor; Bio
Sci 303(R) or Bio Sci 470(R) or Bio Sci 660(R) or Chem 501(R) or Chem
601(R).
699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. See Advanced Independent Study.
May be repeated with change in topic. Prereq: jr st, a 2.5 GPA,
and written cons instr, dept chr, and asst dean for SAS.
Crosslisted Courses
Geo Sci 527 Survey of Vertebrate Paleontology 3 cr.
P-Prerequisite. A course in which a student is required to earn credit prior to being allowed to enroll in a subsequent higher level course. A prerequisite course may not be taken for credit subsequent to the earning of credit in the higher level course.
Cl Sci 534 Medical Microbiology 2 cr.
Cl Sci 535 Medical Microbiology Lab 2 cr.
R-Recommended Course. A course which the instructor strongly recommends be taken prior to enrollment in a subsequent course.
Last Modified: November 6, 1997
Thomas P. Schuck