Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2019-20

Process Date: 29-MAR-2024

BIOL - Biology

100 BIOLOGY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION Active
  Long Title: The Biology of Human Reproduction  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 100 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: An introductory course focusing on human reproduction to demonstrate some basic biological principles. The course includes discussion of cellular and organismal processes related to the development of human biological complexity. Current research in reproductive biology and its impact on the individual and society is considered. Lecture and laboratory. Primarily for non-science majors; credit not applicable to the biology major.

103 BIOTECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY Active
  Long Title: Biotechnology and Society  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: An examination of basic biological principles underlying current biotechnology in the fields of human genetics and genetic engineering. Discussion of methods of basic scientific research, the impact of technology on society, and ethical problems in human and agricultural genetics. Credit not applicable to biology major. Weekly laboratories will introduce basic experimental methodology and procedures.

130 BIOLOGY: CELLS TO ORGANISMS Active
  Long Title: Integrative Biology: Cells to Organisms  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: An exploration of fundamental cellular processes in an evolutionary context including homeostasis, cell cycle, gene expression, energy transformation, inheritance, and multi-cellular development. Experimental approaches will be emphasized. Lecture and laboratory. BIOL 130 is primarily offered to serve students exploring majors in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science. A student looking for a laboratory course in the natural sciences in order to fulfil a general education requirement, might be better served taking courses such as BIOL 103 or BIOL 100. PREREQUISITES: First-year or second-year standing: consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors. Simultaneous enrollment in BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 required for first- and second-year students.

150 BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS-ECOSYSTEMS Active
  Long Title: Integrative Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 22 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 or departmental examination
Description: Development, morphology, physiology, and ecology of plants, animals, fungi and unicellular organisms will be compared in evolutionary context. Phylogenic relationships, ecological interactions, and ecosystem processes will be explored. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or departmental examination

170 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & STATS Active
  Long Title: Integrative Biology: Experimental Design and Statistics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 18 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 03 - Standard Plus Additional Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to experimental and sampling design in the fields of biology and biochemistry, as well as methods of data analysis and interpretation. The connection between statistical analysis and experimental design will be emphasized. Topics include descriptive, exploratory, and confirmatory statistical analyses. Lecture and computer laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 or consent of instructor

191 DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

200 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Active
  Long Title: Animal Behavior  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 200 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150
Description: A lecture and field-study course examining the principles and problems of animal behavior. Subjects include orientation, feeding, locomotion, communication, escape in time and space, biological rhythms, mate choice, and aspects of social behavior, examined from evolutionary, ontogenetic, physiological, ecological, and ethological perspectives. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

211 BOTANY Active
  Long Title: Botany  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites:
Description: An introduction to the study of plants with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, and diversity. Although this course is lecture-based, students will frequently interact with plants from the Lawrence University greenhouse.

221 ENTOMOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Entomology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and sophomore standing
Description: Topics covered will include a survey of all of the clades of insects with information on the systematics, diversity, ecology, life history, behavior and unique characteristics of each lineage. Lecture material will be augmented with required field trips to collect local species (terrestrial and aquatic) and the creation of a personal collection of species following the format as is customary for museum collections. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 and sophomore standing

222 PARASITOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Parasitology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150
Description: Students will examine and compare the complex life cycles of a variety of parasites, including those of medical and veterinary importance. Specific topics covered within the course will include: parasite biochemistry, ecology, parasite evasion of the host immune system, host immune responses, and host behavior. The laboratory component of the course will include both live and preserved specimens. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

225 MICROBIOLOGY- LECTURE ONLY Active
  Long Title: Microbiology (Lecture Only)  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended
Description: A study of microbial life with an emphasis on prokaryotes. Microbial physiology is examined in the context of how unique characteristics allow microbes to exploit a vast diversity of environments, including the human body. Lecture Only. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended

226 MICROBIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Microbiology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended
Description: A study of microbial life with an emphasis on prokaryotes. Microbial physiology is examined in the context of how unique characteristics allow microbes to exploit a vast diversity of environments, including the human body. Laboratory exercises introduce students to techniques used to safely study microorganisms. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended

229 GENERAL ECOLOGY (LECTURE ONLY) Active
  Long Title: General Ecology (Lecture Only)  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 229 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites:
Description: An introduction to the interactions between organisms and the environment. Explores the role of physical, chemical and biotic processes--including human activities--in determining the structure and function of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include resource availability, competition, predation, symbiosis and natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as disease, biological invasions, pollution and climate change. Lecture only.

230 GENERAL ECOLOGY Active
  Long Title: General Ecology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 230 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites:
Description: An introduction to the interactions between organisms and the environment. Explores the role of physical, chemical and biotic processes--including human activities--in determining the structure and function of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include resource availability, competition, predation, symbiosis and natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as disease, biological invasions, pollution and climate change. Lecture and laboratory.

235 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Evolutionary Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 235 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 18 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 or ANTH 140
Description: A study of biological evolution, including natural selection, adaptation, the evolution of sex, speciation, extinction, and constraints on evolutionary change. Reading primary literature is emphasized. Two lectures and one discussion per week. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or ANTH 140

240 MORPHOGENESIS OF VERTEBRATES Active
  Long Title: Morphogenesis of the Vertebrates  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150
Description: An integrated lecture and laboratory course that undertakes the study of the structure and function of vertebrate organ systems through examination of morphology. Vertebrate ontogeny, phylogeny, and anatomy are addressed. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

242 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Comparative Physiology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150
Description: A comparative study of the variety of solutions and adaptations diverse animals can make to similar problems — obtaining and transporting oxygen, maintaining water and salt balance, utilizing food, movement, and nervous and hormonal integration. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

245 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Conservation Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 245 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and sophomore standing
Description: This course explores scientific concepts related to the conservation and restoration of Earth's biological diversity. Topics include patterns of species and ecosystem diversity, the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, causes of extinction, assessing extinction risk, behavioral indicators, in-situ and ex-situ management strategies for endangered species, and ecosystem restoration. Lecture only. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 230 or BIOL 135

260 GENETICS Active
  Long Title: Genetics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 36 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and BIOL 130 and BIOL 170 (or concurrent enrollment) or ANTH 140
Description: A lecture and laboratory study of the principles of inheritance, gene expression, introductory genomics, sex determination, and the concepts of historical and modern eugenics and genetic engineering. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing and BIOL 130 and BIOL 170 (or concurrent enrollment) or ANTH 140

265 BIOGEOCHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Biogeochemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 265 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 10 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 or GEOL 110
Description: This course explores fundamental cycles between earth's major reservoirs of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon and water. Through lecture and group presentations, students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biogeochemical cycles and the mechanism underlying the biological transformations of those elements. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or GEOL 110

310 HUMAN ANATOMY Active
  Long Title: Human Anatomy  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 05 - Lab/Studio Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or ANTH 140
Description: A course in human anatomy only intended for students entering the allied health professions (e.g. nursing, PA, PT, athletic training) or forensic anthropology. Students learn detailed anatomy using full-size human models. Students are expected to learn structures of the skeletal, muscular, nervous (sensory included), circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urogenital, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is on the anatomy, particularly in the laboratory component of the course, but basic physiology is also covered. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 or ANTH 140

325 CELL BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Cell Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, BIOL 170 recommended
Description: Survey of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells, the basic functional unit of life. Correlation of cellular structures including organelles, proteins, and membranes with functions such as cellular communication, division, transport, movement, and secretory pathways will be analyzed. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, BIOL 170 recommended

330 AQUATIC ECOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Aquatic Ecology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 330 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or BIOL 170 (or concurrent enrollment) or BIOL 230
Description: The principles of the ecology of fresh waters, developed through discussions, laboratory, and field investigations of the functional relationships and productivity of biotic communities as they are affected by the dynamics of physical, chemical, and biotic parameters. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 or BIOL 170 (or concurrent enrollment) or BIOL 230

335 PLANT ECOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Plant Ecology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 335 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 170
Description: This course emphasizes core concepts in ecology and evolution from the unique perspective of plants. Students will explore the interactions between plants and their environment over a range of scales; from individuals to populations and communities. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 170

340 TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Topics in Neuroscience  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 340 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 116, BIOL 150 and one course in psychology; or PSYC 360 and one course in biology; or consent of instructor
Description: A study of the nervous system from the perspectives of psychology and biology. Topics vary year to year and may include glial cells, neural development, and the evolution of nervous systems and neurotransmitter systems. Lecture only. May be repeated when topic is different.

Topic for Winter 2020: Neuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology is the study of the interactions between the nervous and immune systems. This course will explore the interaction of these two systems under homeostatic conditions as well as during disease states. Specific topics to be included may include: infections and cancers of the brain, communication between the nervous and immune systems, and neurodegenerative and neuroimmune disorders. The course will utilize mainly primary literature and include discussions, presentations, and writing assignments.


345 TERRESTRIAL FIELD ECOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Terrestrial Field Ecology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 345 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 10 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or BIOL 170, and sophomore standing
Description: A hands-on course intended to demonstrate basic ecological principles using local terrestrial ecosystems. Field research projects will introduce students to methods in hypothesis development, experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. Research topics will include estimating population size, community structure, plant-animal interactions, and foraging behavior. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 or BIOL 170, and sophomore standing

354 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Molecular Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and CHEM 115
Description: An interdisciplinary examination of regulatory mechanisms leading to differential gene expression. Main topics include transcription, translation, gene and protein structure, and modern genomics. The application of current molecular techniques is emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory work is experimental in approach. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and CHEM 115

360 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS Active
  Long Title: Introduction to Bioinformatics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 260
Description: An introduction to the methods and software used to analyze biological data. Through lecture and guided tutorials, students will learn the structure and organization of biological databases, explore methods for examining genomic and proteomic data sets, and examine specific case studies relating to evolution, drug discovery and human variation. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 260

370 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Human Physiology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 15 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 150
Description: An examination of how the body maintains homeostasis. The various physiological systems (e.g., respiratory and cardiovascular) will be studied at multiple levels of organization, from molecular and cellular to the macroscopic. This course is primarily aimed at students entering the health sciences. The course will have both lectures and a laboratory component. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

375 BIOSTATISTICS Active
  Long Title: Biostatistics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 20 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 170 or consent of instructor.
Description: This analytical and writing course trains students on the use of advanced analytical methods common in biological data analysis. Students complete analyses in the R programming software and work on individual datasets. Extensive writing about analytical methods, appropriate applications of analyses, and interpretations of these analyses from a large portion of this course. Lecture only with a term-long project required. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 170 or consent of instructor.

380 ECOLOGICAL MODELING Active
  Long Title: Ecological Modeling  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 380 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: At least one of the following: BIOL 229, BIOL 230, BIOL 245, BIOL 330, BIOL 335 or BIOL 345
Description: An integrated lecture and computer laboratory introduction to the process of developing mathematical descriptions of the interactions between components of a population, community, or ecosystem, and the use of computer simulation as a tool for understanding ecology and natural resource management. Topics include population growth, predator-prey and competitor interactions, biogeochemical cycling, and mass balance in ecosystems. PREREQUISITES: At least one of the following: BIOL 229, BIOL 230, BIOL 245, BIOL 330, BIOL 335 or BIOL 345

390 TUTORIAL IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual investigations of problems in biology. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

391 DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual, in-depth investigation of a specific biological problem. Students contemplating an honors project should register for this course. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

420 THE GEOGRAPHY OF LIFE Active
  Long Title: The Geography of Life: Biodiversity in a Changing Planet  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 420 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 05 - Lab/Studio Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G042 - GER Global Diversity
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and BIOL 170; preferred but not required: BIOL 230 and BIOL 235
Description: Earth is a dynamic and changing planet, comprised of tightly linked ecosystems and organisms. In this course we explore relationships between the biotic and abiotic drivers that influence the distribution of global diversity. We use large-scale datasets to develop practical skills for monitoring the responses of biodiversity to environmental change. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150 and BIOL 280; preferred but not required: BIOL 230 and BIOL 235

430 IMMUNOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Immunology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 130, BIOL 150, and junior standing; or consent of instructor
Description: This course will cover the basic concepts of immunology, including differentiation of immune cells, antibody structure and function, antigen-antibody reactions, the major-histocompatibility complex, the complement system, immune responses to pathogens, allergies and auto-immune diseases, and comparative immunology. The course will also examine recent advances in the field through current peer-reviewed publications. The weekly laboratory will examine the basic questions, experimental subjects, and procedures of the field. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130, BIOL 150, and junior standing; or consent of instructor

431 IMMUNOLOGY (LECTURE ONLY) Active
  Long Title: Immunology (lecture only)  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 36 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor
Description: This course will cover the basic concepts of immunology, including differentiation of immune cells, antibody structure and function, antigen-antibody reactions, the major-histocompatibility complex, the complement system, immune responses to pathogens, allergies and auto-immune diseases and comparative immunology. The course will also examine recent advances in the field through current peer-reviewed publications. Lecture only. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or consent of instructor

433 ECOLOG ENERGETICS (LECTURE) Active
  Long Title: Ecological Energetics (Lecture Only)  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 433 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and 226 and consent of instructor
Description: Study of the transfer and transformation of energy or energy-containing materials between and within organisms and populations. Discussions will cover food web structure and function across marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments. Part of the Marine Biology Term. Lecture only. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and 226 and consent of instructor

434 ECOLOGICAL ENERGETICS Active
  Long Title: Ecological Energetics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 434 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and 226 and consent of instructor
Description: Field and laboratory experimental investigations of the transfer and transformation of energy or energy-containing materials between and within organisms and populations of aquatic ecosystems. Part of the Marine Biology Term. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and 226 and consent of instructor

444 BIOCHEMISTRY I Active
  Long Title: Biochemistry I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 340 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 14 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to the study of biological processes at the molecular level with emphases on protein struction and function, enzyme mechanism and kinetics, fundamentals of physical biochemistry, and the chemistry of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor

450 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Special Topics in Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, or consent of instructor
Description: A course designed to offer students an opportunity to study important issues in biology not covered in other regularly offered classes. Activities may include reading and analysis of material from primary literature, consideration of interdisciplinary connections, and field and laboratory activities.

Topic for Fall 2020: Recent Trends in Parasitology
This Topics course will introduce students to the major groups of parasitic species, their life cycles, physiology, ecology, and effects on host behavior. In addition we will examine the most recent advances in the field, such as emerging parasitic diseases, drug development, and the potential effects of climate change on parasites. This is a lecture only course that will include hands-on activities so students can gain experience in detecting and identifying parasites.


450 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Special Topics in Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, or consent of instructor
Description: A course designed to offer students an opportunity to study important issues in biology not covered in other regularly offered classes. Activities may include reading and analysis of material from primary literature, consideration of interdisciplinary connections, and field and laboratory activities.

Topic for Fall 2020: Recent Trends in Parasitology
This Topics course will introduce students to the major groups of parasitic species, their life cycles, physiology, ecology, and effects on host behavior. In addition we will examine the most recent advances in the field, such as emerging parasitic diseases, drug development, and the potential effects of climate change on parasites. This is a lecture only course that will include hands-on activities so students can gain experience in detecting and identifying parasites.


453 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Developmental Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 150; and one of the following (or concurrent enrollment): BIOL 354, BIOL 444/CHEM 340, BIOL 260, or BIOL 325
Description: An experimental approach to animal development with laboratory and lecture emphasis on molecular and cellular processes of embryogenesis. Includes discussions of pattern formation, differentiation, cell interactions, gametogenesis and fertilization. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150; and one of the following (or concurrent enrollment): BIOL 354, BIOL 444/CHEM 340, BIOL 260, or BIOL 325

455 BIOCHEMISTRY II Active
  Long Title: Biochemistry II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 440 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or consent of instructor
Description: A continuation of Biochemistry I. A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on metabolic pathways, recent advances in biochemical medicine, and biochemical aspects of gene replication, protein synthesis, molecular motors, and sensing. The course is divided between lecture and discussion and will rely heavily on current biochemical literature. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 340 or consent of instructor

465 ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Advanced Biotechnology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 340, BIOL 354, or consent of instructor
Description: An advanced course that examines the ways in which fundamental principles of biochemistry and molecular biology are transformed into technologies that revolutionize basic science, industrial processes, medicine, and agriculture. Lectures, discussions and laboratory work will focus on current primary literature and novel research questions. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 340, BIOL 354, or consent of instructor

505 CORAL REEF ENVIRONMENTS Active
  Long Title: Coral Reef Environments  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 505 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 330 and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 226 and BIOL 434
Description: Examines the ecology of coral reef environments. Lecture, laboratory, and field components. Part of the Marine Biology Term. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 330 and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 226 and BIOL 434

570 BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS Active
  Long Title: Biological Physics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: PHYS 570 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: PHYS 151, and one of PHYS 230, CHEM 252, CHEM 340, or BIOL 354
Description: Develops and explores the physical principles underlying biological systems, with a particular emphasis on building quantitative models. Applies fundamental topics including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, elasticity, and electrostatics to model molecular and cellular phenomena such as gene expression, virus assembly, DNA bending and stretching, and nerve impulses. PREREQUISITES: PHYS 151, and one of PHYS 230, CHEM 252, CHEM 340, or BIOL 354

590 TUTORIAL IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual investigations of problems in biology. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

591 DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

599 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual, in-depth investigation of a specific biological problem. Students contemplating an honors project should register for this course. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

600 RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY SEM Active
  Long Title: Recent Advances in Biology Seminar  
Units: 1 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes 2 units max
S/U Only: Yes Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: Senior standing and declared major in biology, or consent of instructor
Description: A multidisciplinary lecture series on modern biological theory and research. Students attend seminars and prepare short summaries or “reaction papers” on topics covered. Biology faculty members and visiting scientists in biological and allied fields present seminars relating their research to the broader aspects of their disciplines. Topics discussed within any academic year provide a comprehensive exposure to the current frontiers of biological research. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and declared major in biology, or consent of instructor

650 BIOLOGY SENIOR CAPSTONE Active
  Long Title: Biology Senior Capstone  
Units: 1 OR 5 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes 6 units max
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: Major in biology or biochemistry, or in neuroscience with departmental approval; and senior class standing or departmental approval
Description: Senior capstone in which students will benefit from direct input and feedback on their scientific writing and oral presentation skills as they complete senior experience projects and papers. Successful completion of BIOL 650 includes participation in BioFest, a symposium of biology senior experience projects during spring term. PREREQUISITES: Major in biology or biochemistry, or in neuroscience with departmental approval; and senior class standing or departmental approval

690 TUTORIAL IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual investigations of problems in biology. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

691 DIRECTED STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Biology  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Individual, in-depth investigation of a specific biological problem. Students contemplating an honors project should register for this course. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor