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Undergraduate Programs
vertebrates including discussion of major extinct
groups. Laboratory includes study of structure of
representative vertebrates and experimental work
with vertebrate animals. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104.
BIOL 241. Plant Taxonomy
4 credits
Principles of plant classification. Identification of
Midwest vascular flora. Prerequisites: BIOL 103,
104.
WI-BIOL 300. Biological Literature and
Communication
3 credits
Introduction to literature searching, critical reading
and scientific writing in the biological sciences.
Required for biology majors. Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing, a C or better in ENGL 101,
BIOL 103, 104.
BIOL 301. Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits
Introduction to principles of cell structure and
function with emphasis on eukaryotic cells.
Laboratory focuses on current techniques in cell
and molecular biology. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 104; CHEM 106, 207, 209;
MATH 151 or equivalent.
BIOL 302. Embryology
4 credits
Study of early development of animals, with particular
emphasis on amphibian, avian, mammalian
and human development. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104.
BIOL 303. Genetics
4 credits
Principles of heredity including classical and molecular
genetics. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104; CHEM 105;
MATH 151 or equivalent.
BIOL 304. Animal Histology
4 credits
Microscopic study of tissues and organs including
laboratory techniques involved in preparation
of slides. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites:
BIOL 103, 104.
+ = Applicable toward general education degree requirements
WI = Writing intensive course
WI-BIOL 307. Ecology
4 credits
Principles involved in the interaction of naturally
occurring populations of plants and animals with
their physical and biological environments.
Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 103,
104; CHEM 105; MATH 151 or equivalent;
SSCI 213.
BIOL 310. Midwestern Ecosystems 3 credits
A field-oriented examination of regional ecosystems
and how they have changed through geological
and historical time. Prerequisites: BIOL 103,
104.
BIOL 314. Animal Physiology 4 credits
Study of mechanisms of animal function. Lecture
and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104;
CHEM 105, 106, 207, 209; MATH 151 or
equivalent.
BIOL 316. Toxicology
3 credits
Introduction to nomenclature, principles, and
scope of toxicology. The fate and effects of both
organic and inorganic toxicants in the environment,
in animals and in various test systems.
Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: BIOL 103,
104; CHEM 105, 106. (Same as ENVR 316)
BIOL 321. Special Topics in Field Biology and
Ecology
2–3 credits
Extended field investigations of major North
American biomes. Two-week field trip required.
Prerequisites: One semester of college-level biology
and permission of instructor.
BIOL 323. Special Topics
2–3 credits
Investigation of selected biology sub-disciplines
not treated in the department’s regular offerings.
BIOL 330. Recombinant DNA
Techniques
4 credits
Instruction and experience in the manipulation
and study of genetic material. Introduction to
some instruments and techniques used in a modern
molecular biology laboratory. Prerequisites:
BIOL 103, 104, or instructor permission.
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