Biology Courses

BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes
Study of biological principles, focusing on cellular structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution and development. This introductory course is intended for science majors.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: ACT Science Score of 24 or greater, OR grade of C or better in Hum Biol 102, OR grade of C or better in Biology 203.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology: Organisms, Ecology, and Evolution
Biological principles, structure and function of organisms, with consideration of interactions at cellular level and examination of the relationships of organisms to the environment. Includes laboratories.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 298 Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Credits: 1 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 302 Principles of Microbiology
Microorganisms and their activities; their form, structure, reproduction, physiology, metabolism, and identification; their distribution in nature and their relationship to each other and other living things.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; and Chem 108 with at least a C grade or 212 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 303 Genetics
Mechanisms of heredity and variation, their cytological and molecular basis and their implications in biological technology.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; Chem 108 or 212 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade;
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 304 Genetics Laboratory
Basic techniques of genetic research; laboratory investigation and analysis of animal, plant, and human patterns of inheritance.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 303 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 1 min, 1 max

BIOLOGY 307 Cell Biology
A lecture and laboratory course examining the molecular organization of major cellular organelles and their functions in plant and animal cells.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Fall
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade; and Chem 108 or 212 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology
Patterns and processes of biological evolution and their significance for modern biology. Topics include the history of life, population genetics, speciation, and evolution in populations today.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and either Biology 203 or Human Biology 204 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 310 Plant Taxonomy
Identification and classification of vascular plants of North America, emphasizing flora of Wisconsin and including topics in evolution of vascular plants.
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at leat a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 311 Plant Physiology
General physiology of vascular plants within the context of a plant life cycle: seed dormancy and germination, metabolism, transport systems, mineral nutrition, patterns of plant growth and development, growth regulators, reproduction and senescence.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Fall Odd
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003; and Chem 212.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 312 Mycology
Morphology, taxonomy and studies of fungi in medical mycology, allergies, antibiotic production, brewing, baking and other industries; poisonous edible and plant pathogenic fungi; techniques in collection, isolation, pure culture and identification.
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade or transfer cse Biology 003.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 317 Structure of Seed Plants
Anatomy of seed plants, with special emphasis upon tissue differentiation and structure.
Periodicity: Fall Even
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 320 Field Botany
Identification and natural history of plants indigenous to northeastern Wisconsin. .
Periodicity: Fall
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 003.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 340 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates
A lecture and laboratory course examining the anatomy of organs and organ systems of the vertebrates with emphasis on adaptations. Specimens primarily studied in the lab are the shark and cat.
Periodicity: Fall
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade; OR transfer cse Biology 002.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 342 Ornithology
Overview of avian biology, emphasizing adaptation and ecology. Identification of North American bird species and other avian families. Region's most interesting birding areas.
Periodicity: Spring Even
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 343 Mammalogy
Comprehensive study of mammals, including systematics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. Laboratory studies include work with specimens from the Richter Natural History Museum.
Periodicity: Spring Odd
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 345 Animal Behavior
Biology of animal behavior patterns; behavioral interactions of animals with their environment.
Periodicity: Spring Odd
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 346 Comparative Physiology
Ways in which dissimilar organisms perform similar functions. Behavioral, physiological, and biochemical solutions to problems imposed on invertebrate and vertebrate animals by their environment.
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade and Chem 212; OR transfer cse Biology 002 and Chem 212.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 353 Invertebrate Biology
Survey of invertebrate animals. A phylum-by-phylum survey examining defining characters, structure, function, life cycles, and ecology of invertebrate animals. Lab focuses on identification of invertebrates living in Wisconsin.
Periodicity: Fall Odd
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer course Biology 002..
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 355 Entomology
Structure, function, diversity, and ecology of insects, as well as their impact on human society. Lab develops ability to identify Wisconsin insects, both in the field and by examining microscopic anatomy.
Periodicity: Fall Even
Requirements: P: Biology 202 with at least a C grade and Biology 203 with at least a C grade, or transfer cse Biology 002; REC: Biology 353.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 402 Advanced Microbiology
Study of viruses, bacteria, and viruses in relationship to their environment.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Spring Even
Requirements: P: Biology 302 with at least a C grade; Math 260 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 407 Molecular Biology
Molecular approaches to biological problems, emphasizing study of informational macro molecules. Topics include replication, control, expression, organization, and manipulation of genes; RNA processing; protein processing; transposons; oncogenies, growth factors; genetic control of development and the immune system.
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 303 with at least a C grade or Chem 330 with at least a C grade; REC: Chem 300 or 303.
Credits: 3 min, 3 max

BIOLOGY 408 Molecular Biology Laboratory
Molecular biology of nucleic acids and the techniques that form the basis of biotechnology. Topics include electrophoresis, restriction mapping, hybridization, plasmid analysis, and DNA cloning (recombinant DNA library construction, screening, and mapping).
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 407 or conc enr or Chem 407 or conc enr; REC: Chem 301 or 305.
Credits: 1 min, 1 max

BIOLOGY 410 Developmental Biology
Processes of development: growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis during animal development; gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and organogenesis. Observation of development of slime molds, echinoderms, amphibians, and chicks, using slides and live organisms.
Writing Emphasis: Yes
Periodicity: Spring
Requirements: P: Biology 203 with at least a C grade or transfer cse Biology 002; and Biology 303 with at least a C grade.
Credits: 4 min, 4 max

BIOLOGY 495 Research in Biology
Work closely with a faculty member to plan, perform, evaluate, and report on laboratory research in biology or related area.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: Hum Biol 207 or Env Sci 207 and approval by faculty mentor.
Credits: 1 min, 5 max

BIOLOGY 497 Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: jr st.
Credits: 1 min, 12 max

BIOLOGY 498 Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
Periodicity: Fall and Spring
Requirements: P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Credits: 1 min, 4 max