Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2011-12

Process Date: 26-APR-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 lecture 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.

110	INTGRTV BIOLOGY: PRINCIPLES	Active
	Long Title: Integrative Biology: Principles

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	32	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Permission of the department chair required to register
Description:	An introduction to the unified science of life. Emphasis on the experimental approach, to show the interrelationships of living things by examining their metabolism, growth and development, genetics, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: Permission of the department chair required to register

120	INTGRTV BIOLOGY: AUTOTROPHS	Active
	Long Title: Integrative Biology: Autotrophs

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	32	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110; permission of the department chair required to register.
Description:	An introduction to the development, physiology, and evolution of plants, drawing illustrations from organisms throughout the taxon. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 110; permission of the department chair required to register.

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:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	An exploration of fundamental cellular processes in an evolutionary context including homeostatis, cell cycle, gene expression, cell communication, inheritance, and multi-cellular development. Experimental approaches will be emphasized. Lecture and laboratory.

140	INTGRTV BIOLOGY: HETEROTROPHS	Active
	Long Title: Integrative Biology: Heterotrophs

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	32	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110; permission of the department chair required to register
Description:	An introduction to the biology of animals and arotrophic microbes and protists, including studies of the phylogeny, morphology, physiology, development, behavior, and ecology of representatives of the major phyla. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 110; permission of the department chair required to register

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:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110, 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	BIOLOGY: EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS	Active
	Long Title: Integrative Biology: Experimental Design and Analysis

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:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 140

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. May be taken separately or as part of the Marine Biology Term.

210	BIODIVERSITY	Active
	Long Title: Biodiversity

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 210	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	40	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:

The influence of climate on global habitats is considered. Selected terrestrial life zones, including neotropic, paleotropic, montane, desert, cold temperate, and warm temperate, are analyzed and stresses produced by climate and habitat evaluated. Adaptive responses at the morphological and physiological levels are investigated and scientific principles are applied to contemporary ethical issues, including restoration and conservation ecology. Lecture only.

211	PLANT LIFE	Active
	Long Title: Plant Life

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:

Prerequisites:

Description:

Laboratories, lectures, and discussion designed to introduce the student to the unique adaptations that make plants environmentally competitive. Special attention will be given to the value and use of those adaptations in human cultures. For students who entered Lawrence in 2011 or earlier: If a student has already taken BIOL 120, BIOL 211 may not be used as an upper-level course in the major. BIOL 211 may be used to fulfill either the introductory requirement (replacing BIOL 120) OR an upper-level lab/field course for the major, but not both.

212	ORIGINS: SOLR SYS, EARTH, LIFE	Active
	Long Title: Origins: Solar System, Earth, Life

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	PHYS 212	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:

Prerequisites:

Introductory course in any two different natural sciences; at least one intermediate course in a natural science; and at least sophomore standing.

Description:

This course explores questions of deep origins—of the Solar System, Earth, and Life—and how these can be addressed through the methods of physics, geology, and biology. Topics considered include stellar evolution, planetary formation, the origin of the Moon, the differentiation of the Earth, and geological and biological constraints on the nature of the earliest lifeforms. PREREQUISITES: Introductory course in any two different natural sciences; at least one intermediate course in a natural science; and at least 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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 140

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, how parasites may alter host behavior. The laboratory component of the course will include both live and preserved specimens.

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110 and CHEM 115
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

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:

Prerequisites:

Description:

An introduction to the interactions between organisms and the environment, exploring the role of physical, chemical, and biotic processes, including human activities, in determining the structure and function of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics will include resource availability, competition, predation, symbiosis, and natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as disease, biological invasions, pollution, and climate change. Lecture and laboratory.

231	PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Physiological Ecology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 231	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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110
Description:	Biological stresses induced by environmental variables are described. Physiological and molecular adaptations associated with flowering, disease resistance, pollination, germination, and nutrient uptake and partitioning are discussed and investigated, using both field and laboratory experience. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 110 or BIOL 130

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:	14	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 120, BIOL 140, ANTH 140 or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of biological evolution, including natural selection, adaptation, the evolution of sex, speciation, extinction, and constraints on evolutionary change. Readings include classic and current literature. Two lectures and one discussion per week.

237	GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: General Endocrinology

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 140
Description:	An examination of the endocrine system, a major regulator of an animal’s development, physiology, and behavior. Attention to both classic techniques and recent developments involving hormones and other chemical mediators such as neurohormones, neurotransmittors, pheromones, and chemical inductors. Lecture only. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 140
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

241	CELL PHYSIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Cell Physiology

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 110
Description:	The structure and organization of the eukaryotic cell are described and employed to understand functional interrelationships at the organelle and molecular levels. Major processes considered include external environmental control mechanisms, developmental events, the regulation of energy exchange, and membrane function. Lecture only. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 110 or BIOL 130

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 140
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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 110 and one other course in the natural sciences

Description:

This course explores the scientific concepts related to the conservation and restoration of the 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.

250	VEGETATION OF WISCONSIN	Active
	Long Title: The Vegetation of Wisconsin

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 250	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	The principles of plant-environment interrelationships are developed through extensive field study of Wisconsin vegetation. Emphasis is placed on the manner in which physical and biological factors influence competition, adaptation, and structure in major local habitats. Lecture and laboratory.

260	GENETICS	Active
	Long Title: Genetics

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:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing and BIOL 110 or ANTH 140
Description:	A lecture and laboratory study of the principles of inheritance to sex determination and the concepts of historical and modern eugenics and genetic engineering.

280	EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & STATS	Active
	Long Title: Experimental Design and Statistics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	40	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 120 or 140
Description:	An introduction to the design of sampling programs and experiments in biological studies, as well as methods of data analysis and interpretation. Course highlights the importance of considering possible statistical analyses when planning studies, including the role of descriptive, exploratory, and confirmatory statistics in data analysis and interpretation. Lecture only.

300	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:

Prerequisites:

Junior standing or permission of instructor.

Description:

This course will cover the basic concepts of immunology, including differentiation of immune cells, antibody structure and diversity, 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: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

301	MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS	Active
	Long Title: Molecular Systematics

Units:	3	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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 120 or 140
Description:	An introduction to the current practices used to estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms using molecular information. Students will learn methods of constructing phylogenetic trees through the reading and in-class discussion of research articles, and practice with data sets and computer software. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 120 or 140

325	CELL BIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Cell 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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 260 and CHEM 115
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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 120, 140, or 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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 170, BIOL 140, or BIOL 120

Description:

This course emphasizes core concepts in ecology and evolution from the unique perspective of plants. Students will explore the interaction between plants and their environment over a range of scales; from individuals to populations and communities, to landscapes and global patterns. Lecture and laboratory. For students who entered Lawrence in 2011 or earlier: BIOL 335 may be used to fulfill either the introductory requirement (replacing BIOL 120) OR an upper-level lab/field course for the major, but not both.

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:

Prerequisites:

CHEM 116 and either BIOL 140 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, biology, and/or biological anthropology. 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 with consent of instructor.

Topic for Spring 2012: GABA (gamma amino buryric acid
This course will explore the many roles in health and disease played by GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Topics will include synthesis and metabolism, receptor subtypes, drug involvement (e.g., alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines), and epilepsy.

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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 120 or BIOL 140 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:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing, BIOL 110, 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

356	GENOMICS	Active
	Long Title: Genomics

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:

Prerequisites:

One of BIOL 260, BIOL 351, BIOL 354, BIOL 444, or CHEM 340

Description:

An overview of the recently emerged field of bioinformatics. Classes will include lectures and computer practicals. Topics covered will include: genome projects, DNA and protein sequence analysis, multiple sequence alignments, searching biological databases, protein structure prediction, transcriptomes and proteomes, and microarrays. PREREQUISITES: One of BIOL 260, BIOL 351, BIOL 354, BIOL 444, or CHEM 340

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:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 230, 245, 330, or 345
Description:	An 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, and mass balance in ecosystems.

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:

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:

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:

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

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:

Prerequisites:

Junior standing or consent of instructor

Description:

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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and 200 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

435	ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Environmental Microbiology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 435	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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and BIOL 200, and consent of instructor
Description:	An investigation of how microbial organisms use and influence their environment. Experiments in the field and laboratory will explore the roles of microbes in ecosystems with a particular focus on the transfer of energy within and between organisms. Part of the Marine Biology Term. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 330, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 505 and BIOL 200, 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:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 110 and either BIOL 120 or BIOL 140, 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 2010: Human Physiology
An integrated lab- and lecture-based course focusing on the functioning and integration of physiological systems within the human body. Designed exclusively for students who will apply for graduate programs in the allied health professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, physician’s assistant) who require this course as a pre-requisite for graduate program entry. Prerequisites: BIOL 242

Topic for Fall 2010: Plant and Animal Interactions
A lecture and field-study course examining the ecology of the relationships of plants and animals, including protection mutualisms, pollination, seed dispersal, animal herbivory and plant defense. Lecture and laboratory.

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:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 110 and either BIOL 120 or BIOL 140, or consent of instructor

Description:

453	DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Developmental 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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 140; concurrent enrollment in or completion of one of the following: BIOL 241, 444 (or CHEM 340), 351 or 354
Description:	An experimental approach to animal development with laboratory and lecture emphasis on the molecular and cellular level. Includes discussions of pattern formation, differentiation, cell interactions, gametogenesis, fertilization, and early embryogenesis. Lecture and laboratory.

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:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

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

460	ADV RESEARCH BIOMOLECULAR CHEM	Active
	Long Title: Advanced Research in Biomolecular Chemistry

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 460	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	15	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	03 - Standard Plus Additional	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	CHEM 340 or BIOL 354, and consent of instructor
Description:	A formal introduction to advanced research and techniques in biochemistry. Students will go through the process of developing an independent research project from analyzing scientific literature to conducting experiments. Results and data analysis will be disseminated in the form of oral or written reports. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 340 or BIOL 354, and 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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 330 and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 200 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

510	MDRN CNCPT EMBRYOGENESIS	Active
	Long Title: Modern Concepts of Embryogenesis

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	10	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 241, 444, 351, or 354
Description:	A broad-based study of recent advances in the field of developmental biology. Critical review of current literature on genetic, molecular, and functional studies elucidating the underlying mechanisms of embryogenesis. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 241, 444, 351, or 354

520	CANCER BIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Cancer 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:

Prerequisites:	BIOL 241 or BIOL 260 or BIOL 354 or BIOL 444
Description:	An advanced seminar covering key areas of cancer biology, including epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and current treatments. Students will undertake critical review of current literature in these fields and will have input into course content. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 241 or BIOL 260 or BIOL 354 or BIOL 444

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:

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:

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:

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 3 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:

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:

Prerequisites:

Biology and biochemistry majors only; senior class standing except by permission.

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 papers. Successful completion of BIOL 650 includes participation in BioFest, a symposium of biology senior experience projects during spring term and successful completion of two terms of the Recent Advances in Biology lecture series.

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:

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:

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:

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