UC Davis General Catalog, 2006-2008 - General Catalog - UC Davis

Evolution and Ecology 269
H. Bradley Shaffer, Ph.D., Professor
Arthur M. Shapiro, Ph.D., Professor,
Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award
John J. Stachowicz, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Judy A. Stamps, Ph.D., Professor
Maureen L. Stanton, Ph.D., Professor, UC Davis Prize
for Teaching and Scholarly Achievement
Sharon Y. Strauss, Ph.D., Professor
Donald R. Strong, Ph.D., Professor
Catherine A. Toft, Ph.D., Professor
Michael Turelli, Ph.D., Professor
Peter C. Wainwright, Ph.D., Professor
Susan Williams, Ph.D., Professor
Emeriti Faculty
John H. Gillespie, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Leslie D. Gottlieb, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Milton Hildebrand, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus,
Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award
Everett W. Jameson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Peter R. Marler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Robert W. Pearcy, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Timothy Prout, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Kenneth E. F. Watt, Ph.D., LL.D, Professor Emeritus
Affiliated Faculty
Susan L. Keen, Ph.D., Lecturer
Peter L. Chesson, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor
The Evolution, Ecology and
Biodiversity Major Program
The major in Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
offers the student a broad background in the theoretical
and empirical basis of our understanding of the
diversity and distribution of living organisms.
The Program. The program of study for the major
begins with a core of introductory courses in mathematics,
physical sciences, and biology. These are followed
by survey courses in biodiversity, evolution
and ecology and various more specialized courses
that focus the student on particular disciplines or
organisms, with an emphasis on problem-solving
and critical thinking. Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
majors may earn either a Bachelor of Science
or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The requirements for
the B.S. degree program include more science
courses, such as biochemistry, whereas those for the
A.B. degree program allow room for more electives
within the humanities and social sciences. The A.B.
degree is especially appropriate for those students
who wish to combine arts or languages with evolution
and ecology for career preparation in such
areas as scientific writing, translating or illustration.
Career Alternatives. A degree in evolution, ecology
and biodiversity prepares the student for career
opportunities in research, teaching, health professions,
veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental
management, and industry. Many students gain
some research experience while at UC Davis and
choose to continue their training at the graduate
level. This track offers careers in academics, government,
environmental organizations, or business.
A.B. Major Requirements:
UNITS
Preparatory Subject Matter.............. 41-43
Biological Sciences 1A-1B-1C................ 15
Chemistry 2A-2B.................................. 10
Chemistry 8A-8B.................................... 6
Mathematics 16A-16B or Statistics 100 or
102................................................... 4-6
Physics 1A-1B ........................................ 6
Depth Subject Matter ............................ 36
Biological Sciences 101.......................... 4
One course from Evolution and Ecology 100;
Geology 107; Anthropology 151 ......... 3-4
One course from Evolution and Ecology 101;
Environmental Science and Policy 100;
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
151...................................................... 4
Additional upper division course work in
biological science to achieve a total of 36 or
more units .......................................24-25
Include at least one course from each of the
areas of study below.
Areas of Study:
(1) Biodiversity: Entomology 103; Evolution
and Ecology 105, 108, 112 and 112L,
134, 134L and 134F, 140; Microbiology
105; Nematology 110; Plant Biology 116,
118, 147, 148; Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology 110, 111, 120 and
120L.
(2) Advanced Evolution and Ecology:
Evolution and Ecology 102, 103, 104,
107, 115, 117, 119, 138, 141, 147,
149, 180A and 180B.
Note: A maximum of 4 units of variable-unit
courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be
applied to upper division elective
requirements. Evolution, Ecology and
Biodiversity majors may not substitute
course 192 for the upper division
laboratory requirement. Courses numbered
197T are not applicable to the upper
division elective unit requirement.
Total Units for the Major ..................77-79
B.S. Major Requirements:
UNITS
Preparatory Subject Matter..............57-66
Biological Sciences 1A-1B-1C................ 15
Chemistry 2A-2B-2C............................. 15
Chemistry 8A-8B or 118A-118B-118C .6-12
Mathematics 16A-16B-16C or 21A-21B-
21C .................................................9-12
Physics 7A-7B-7C................................. 12
Depth Subject Matter ............................ 49
Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103,
104 ................................................... 13
Evolution and Ecology 100, 101 ............. 8
Statistics 100, 102 or 130A-130B.........4-8
Additional upper division course work in
biological science to achieve a total of 49 or
more units including at least 2 units (6 hours
per week) of laboratory ....................20-24
Include at least one course from the
Biodiversity and two courses from the
Advanced Evolution and Ecology areas of
study below.
Areas of Study:
(1) Biodiversity: Entomology 103; Evolution
and Ecology 105, 108, 112 and 112L,
134, 134L and 134F, 140; Microbiology
105; Nematology 110; Plant Biology 116,
118, 147, 148; Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology 110, 111, 120 and
120L.
(2) Advanced Evolution and Ecology:
Evolution and Ecology 102, 103, 104,
107, 115, 117, 119, 138, 141, 147,
149, 180A and 180B.
Note: A maximum of 4 units of variable-unit
courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be
applied to upper division elective
requirements. Evolution, Ecology and
Biodiversity majors may not substitute
course 192 for the upper division
laboratory requirement. Courses numbered
197T are not applicable to the upper
division elective unit requirement.
Total Units for the Major ..............106-115
Biological Sciences Electives
The following courses are acceptable toward the fulfillment
of the upper division biological sciences
requirement in the A.B. and B.S. major programs
and may be selected without adviser approval.
Other elective courses are approved on an individual
basis by petition through an adviser.
Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology 100
Anthropology 151, 152, 153, 154A, 154B,
155, 156
Biological Sciences, all upper division courses
Chemistry 107A, 107B
Entomology, all upper division courses except
110
Environmental Science and Policy 110, 116,
121, 123, 150C, 151, 151L
Geology 107, 107L, 150C
Microbiology, all upper division courses
Molecular and Cellular Biology, all upper
division courses
Nematology 110
Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, all
upper division courses
Nutrition 101, 111
Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
101, 126, 126L, 128
Philosophy 108
Plant Biology, all upper division courses
Psychology 121, 122, 127, 129
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
120, 120L, 121
Major Advisers. Students transferring to Davis
from another institution and majoring in evolution,
ecology and biodiversity must consult an adviser
immediately upon matriculation so that their transfer
credits can be applied to the major requirements. All
new students in the major should contact the Section
of Evolution and Ecology office for adviser assignment.
Substitutions of courses not on the above list
for major requirements are arranged through the
adviser.
Advising Center for the major is located in 2320
Storer Hall (530) 752-8523. Pre-professional students
should establish contact with the Health Sciences
Advising office in 111 South Hall, to learn
what specific courses are required on their transcripts.
Teaching Credential Subject Representative.
Students planning for a teaching career should consult
the School of Education in regard to preparation
for certification; see the Teaching Credential/M.A.
Program on page 102.
Courses in Evolution and Ecology
(EVE)
Lower Division Courses
2. Biodiversity (3)
Lecture—2 hours; lecture/discussion—1 hour. Introduction
to nature, scope and geographical distribution
of biodiversity (the diversity of life, with
emphasis on plants and animals, especially insects).
Humans and biodiversity—domestication, aesthetics,
ethics and valuation. Species richness and “success.”
Biodiversity through time; monitoring, evaluation
and conservation. Biomes—global, continental
and Californian. (Same course as Entomology 2.)
GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.—I. (I.) Gullan, Cranston,
Shaffer, Ward
11. Principles of Ecology (4)
Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:
elementary biology recommended. Ecological principles
with emphasis on humans and their interactions
with the environment; how humans affect and
depend on natural ecosystems; the future of the
Earth’s biosphere. GE credit: SciEng.—(II.) Toft
12. Life in the Sea (3)
Lecture—3 hours. Diversity of life in the sea; adaptations
to physical/ chemical ocean environment;
marine science research methods; utilization of living
marine resources by humans; factors and processes
that influence diversity of sea life, including
humans. Limited enrollment. GE credit: SciEng,
Wrt.—III. (III.) Williams
92. Internship (1-12)
Internship—3-36 hours. Prerequisite: lower division
standing and consent of instructor. Work experience
off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the
Section of Evolution and Ecology. Internships supervised
by a member of the faculty. (P/NP grading
only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-5)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
(P/NP grading only.)
Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2007-2008 offering in parentheses
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience