All Undergraduate Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).

BIO聽SCI聽100 Animals!: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Introduction to the diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, focusing on their identifying features and natural history.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS+; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Does not carry cr toward bio sci major.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽101 General Survey of Microbiology: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; The nature and activities of microorganisms, including surveys of bacteria, fungi, viruses, immunology, and disease applications. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab.; Prerequisites: Chem 101(P) or 102(P).; General Education Requirements: NS+; Course Rules: Intended primarily for nursing students. Does not carry cr toward bio sci major.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽102 How Life Works: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Organization and function of living systems.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS+; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Intended for non-majors; does not carry credit towards biological sciences major.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽103 Topics in Modern Biology:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; How biological factors, processes, and reactions affect living systems. Emphasis on current issues in biology such as genetic engineering, bioethics, and population concerns.; Prerequisites: none, except as may be required for specific topics.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: Intended for non-majors; does not carry cr toward bio sci major. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Students w/cr in Bio Sci 226 or 250 may not take 103 w/those topics.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽104 Plants in Today's World: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Introduction to major plant groups; principles of structure and function, ecology, and gardening. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS+; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽150 Foundations of Biological Sciences I: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Fundamental principles of biology (ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular and cell biology) integrated through evolutionary framework. First of two-course sequence for bio sci, other science majors. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab. Open to freshmen.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS+; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽152 Foundations of Biological Sciences II: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Organismal diversity, emphasizing structural and functional relationships in microorganisms, plants, and animals.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽150(P) and concurrent enrollment in CHEM聽100 or CHEM聽102.; General Education Requirements: NS+; Course Rules: Second of a two-course sequence for Biological Sciences and other natural science majors. 3 hr lec, 3 hr lab.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽194 First-Year Seminar:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).; Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2009.
BIO聽SCI聽201 Human Structure and Function: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Brief introduction to human anatomy and physiology.; Prerequisites: Satisfaction of QL-A.; General Education Requirements: QLB, NS+; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec; 3 hrs lab. No credit toward Bio Sci major. Does not substitute for BIO聽SCI聽202 and BIO聽SCI聽203 for Nursing or Health Science. No credit for students with credit in BIO聽SCI聽202 or BIO聽SCI聽203.; Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽202 Anatomy and Physiology I: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Anatomy and physiology of the human body including cell, tissues, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.; Prerequisites: none.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab. Required for students in nursing, med tech and med rec admin. Cannot be combined with BIO聽SCI聽150 and BIO聽SCI聽203 for more than 9 cr toward the biological sciences major.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽203 Anatomy and Physiology II: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Anatomy and physiology of the human body including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab.; Prerequisites: C or better in either Bio Sci 202(P) or 315(P).; General Education Requirements: NS+; Course Rules: Cannot be combined with Bio Sci 150 & 202 for more than a total of 9 cr toward bio sci major. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽206 Biology of Women: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; An anatomical and physiological view of the human female life cycle with emphasis on women's health.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽210 Introduction to Fermentation Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Principles and microbiology of fermentation in the production of food and beverages.; Prerequisites: none.
BIO聽SCI聽289 Internship in Biological Sciences, Lower Division: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Application of basic principles of biological sciences in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.; Prerequisites: introductory course in BIO SCI; 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.; Course Rules: Specific topics may satisfy major area req; consult dept. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max; combined limit of 3 cr in BIO聽SCI聽289 and BIO聽SCI聽489 counts toward Biological Sciences major.; Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2010.
BIO聽SCI聽290 Independent Study and Research:: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Directed library or laboratory/field research in biological sciences.; Prerequisites: 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.; Course Rules: Specific topics may satisfy major area req; consult dept. May be retaken to 6 cr max. Does not count as a Bio Sci lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018.
BIO聽SCI聽296 UROP Apprenticeship: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research.; Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.; Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP Apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs and srs.; Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2013.
BIO聽SCI聽297 Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.; Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, UWinteriM 2024, Fall 2013.
BIO聽SCI聽299 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.; Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.; Course Rules: Specific topics may satisfy major area req; consult dept. May be retaken w/chg in topic.; Last Taught: UWinteriM 2012, Spring 2003, Fall 2000, Fall 1995.
BIO聽SCI聽310 General Ecology: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Complex interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Physiological and behavioral adaptations, populations, biotic communities, ecosystems. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, field work.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽315 Cell Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Cell structure and function at the molecular level. Flow of material, energy, and information within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and CHEM聽104(P).; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽316 Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology: 2 cr. Undergraduate.; Laboratory studies in genetics and cell biology using microorganisms, plants, and animals. Hypothesis testing, data collection, computer and literature analyses, and writing of scientific papers.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and CHEM聽104(P); BIO聽SCI聽315(C) or BIO聽SCI聽325(C); or graduate standing; or special student.; Course Rules: 1 hr dis, 3 hr lab. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽325 Genetics: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Principles of inheritance. Fundamental concepts of genetics.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in BIO聽SCI聽150(P); and BIO聽SCI聽152(P) or BIO聽SCI聽203(P); and either concurrent registration or a grade of C or higher in CHEM聽104.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽335 Mammalian Reproductive Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Anatomical and physiological aspects of mammalian reproductive systems, emphasis on humans.; Prerequisites: junior standing; BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or consent of instructor.
BIO聽SCI聽356 Developmental Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Development of living organisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽358 Birds of Wisconsin: 2 cr. Undergraduate.; Bird taxonomy and ecology, including the identification of Wisconsin birds.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽150(P).; Course Rules: 4 hrs lab & field work. Field trip schedules (if any) and fees will be announced in class.; Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
BIO聽SCI聽370 Mammalian Physiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Cellular and organ system physiology and comparative aspects of structure-function relationships.; Prerequisites: BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽380 Honors Seminar:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Selected topics in modern and traditional biology and their relation to society.; Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS聽200(P), and consent of Honors College director.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: Specific topics may satisfy major area requirements; consult department. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
BIO聽SCI聽383 General Microbiology: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Nature and properties of microorganisms. Molecular biology and genetics of bacteria and viruses. Major groups, ecological relationships, and taxonomy.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P); BIO聽SCI聽325(C) or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽401 Immunology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Fundamentals of the immune response, including cellular, physiological and molecular aspects.; Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, and a grade of C or greater in BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and CHEM聽341(P) or CHEM聽343(P); or graduate standing; or special student.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽401G Immunology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Fundamentals of the immune response, including cellular, physiological and molecular aspects.; Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, and a grade of C or greater in BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and CHEM聽341(P) or CHEM聽343(P); or graduate standing; or special student.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽405 General Virology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Basic course in nature of viruses: bacterial, plant, and animal. The use of viruses in model systems for molecular biology and agents of disease.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽383(P); CHEM聽501(R).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽405G General Virology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Basic course in nature of viruses: bacterial, plant, and animal. The use of viruses in model systems for molecular biology and agents of disease.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽383(P); CHEM聽501(R).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽406 Marine Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Marine biology with a strong ecological focus; physical and chemical constraints that marine environments impose on organisms; specialized adaptations of marine organisms in response. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(C); or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽406G Marine Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Marine biology with a strong ecological focus; physical and chemical constraints that marine environments impose on organisms; specialized adaptations of marine organisms in response. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(C); or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽440 Ecology and Evolution of Amphibians and Reptiles: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Evolutionary history of amphibians and reptiles; their patterns of biological diversity, morphology, life history, ecology, and behavior.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P).; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽440G Ecology and Evolution of Amphibians and Reptiles: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Evolutionary history of amphibians and reptiles; their patterns of biological diversity, morphology, life history, ecology, and behavior.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P).; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽451 Field Methods in Conservation: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Introduction to methods, techniques and tools for natural area management, including plant/animal surveys, vegetation/habitat description, and incorporating hands-on experience.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or equivalent; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 2 hr lec, 3 hrs lab. BIO聽SCI聽451 and CES聽451 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽451G Field Methods in Conservation: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Introduction to methods, techniques and tools for natural area management, including plant/animal surveys, vegetation/habitat description, and incorporating hands-on experience.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or equivalent; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 2 hr lec, 3 hrs lab. BIO聽SCI聽451 and CES聽451 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽455 Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Nervous systems from cellular, molecular, and developmental perspectives; from basic biophysical properties of neurons to cellular and molecular basis of nervous system development and function.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Not open to students with credit BIO SCI 354 or PSYCH 354. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽455G Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Nervous systems from cellular, molecular, and developmental perspectives; from basic biophysical properties of neurons to cellular and molecular basis of nervous system development and function.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Not open to students with credit BIO SCI 354 or PSYCH 354. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽458 Community Ecology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Theories and models in community ecology. Analysis of biological communities emphasizing the origin, maintenance and consequences of species diversity within local communities.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽152(P), and BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2013.
BIO聽SCI聽458G Community Ecology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Theories and models in community ecology. Analysis of biological communities emphasizing the origin, maintenance and consequences of species diversity within local communities.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽152(P), and BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2013.
BIO聽SCI聽465 Biostatistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Simple distribution; statistical inference; simple regression theory; experimental design; analysis of variance and covariance as they relate to biology.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽150(P), and MATH聽105(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽465G Biostatistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Simple distribution; statistical inference; simple regression theory; experimental design; analysis of variance and covariance as they relate to biology.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽150(P), and MATH聽105(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽469 Genomic Data Analysis: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Methods for the analysis of large-scale genomic data sets, including whole-genome association studies and transcriptomics.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and BIO聽SCI聽465(P) or equivalents; or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽469G Genomic Data Analysis: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Methods for the analysis of large-scale genomic data sets, including whole-genome association studies and transcriptomics.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽325(P), and BIO聽SCI聽465(P) or equivalents; or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽480 Ecological Genetics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Origin and maintenance of genetic variation within and among populations. Fundamental theory and application to ecology and conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or greater in BIO聽SCI聽310(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec/dis.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽480G Ecological Genetics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Origin and maintenance of genetic variation within and among populations. Fundamental theory and application to ecology and conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or greater in BIO聽SCI聽310(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec/dis.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽489 Internship in Biological Sciences, Upper Division: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Application of advanced principles of biological sciences in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.; Prerequisites: junior standing, completion of at least one 300-level or above course in BIO SCI, 2.50 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.; Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max; combined limit of 3 cr in BIO聽SCI聽289 and BIO聽SCI聽489 counts toward Biological Sciences major. Specific topics may satisfy major area requirements; consult department.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽490 Molecular Genetics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Molecular mechanisms of higher organisms and model systems. Topics include gene structure, genetic and genomic analysis, gene expression and regulation.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P) or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽490G Molecular Genetics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Molecular mechanisms of higher organisms and model systems. Topics include gene structure, genetic and genomic analysis, gene expression and regulation.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P) or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽495 Internship in Biotechnology, Upper Division: 3-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Application of advanced principles in microbiology and biotechnology in appropriate settings.; Prerequisites: junior standing in microbiology major, BIO聽SCI聽383(P) and BIO聽SCI聽529(P), 2.5 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.; Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
BIO聽SCI聽496 UROP Apprenticeship, Upper-Level: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research.; Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance to UROP, or prior or concurrent registration in UROP seminar.; Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.; Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
BIO聽SCI聽497 Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2014.
BIO聽SCI聽497G Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2014.
BIO聽SCI聽498 Genetics of Development and Cancer: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The genetic mechanisms governing animal development, cellular proliferation, and cellular death. Focus on how these cellular processes are investigated using experimental biology and human cancers.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽498G Genetics of Development and Cancer: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The genetic mechanisms governing animal development, cellular proliferation, and cellular death. Focus on how these cellular processes are investigated using experimental biology and human cancers.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽499 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.; Prerequisites: junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.; Course Rules: Specific topics may satisfy major area requirements; consult department. May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2003, Summer 2000, Summer 1996, Summer 1992.
BIO聽SCI聽500 Plant Physiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Major biological activities of plants; including growth, development, and metabolism.; Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P); and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec/dis. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽500G Plant Physiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Major biological activities of plants; including growth, development, and metabolism.; Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P); and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec/dis. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽501 Plant and Aquatic Ecophysiology Laboratory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Hands-on examination of ecophysiological activities in plants and aquatic ecosystems using diverse field and lab experimental methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P) or BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 1 hr lec, 1 hr dis. 2 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽501G Plant and Aquatic Ecophysiology Laboratory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Hands-on examination of ecophysiological activities in plants and aquatic ecosystems using diverse field and lab experimental methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P) or BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 1 hr lec, 1 hr dis. 2 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽502 Introduction to Programming and Modeling in Ecology and Evolution: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Using R statistical language to teach script programming to address data manipulation, statistical modeling, and simple simulations in an ecological and evolutionary context.; Prerequisites: junior standing and an introductory statistics course (e.g., BIO聽SCI聽465(P)).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BIO聽SCI聽599 with similar topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽502G Introduction to Programming and Modeling in Ecology and Evolution: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Using R statistical language to teach script programming to address data manipulation, statistical modeling, and simple simulations in an ecological and evolutionary context.; Prerequisites: junior standing and an introductory statistics course (e.g., BIO聽SCI聽465(P)).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BIO聽SCI聽599 with similar topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽505 Conservation Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Genetic and ecological approaches to the conservation of biological diversity. Topics include biology of rare plants and animals, design of nature reserves, and restoration ecology. 3 hrs lec.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽505G Conservation Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Genetic and ecological approaches to the conservation of biological diversity. Topics include biology of rare plants and animals, design of nature reserves, and restoration ecology. 3 hrs lec.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽512 Limnology I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The ecology of freshwater ecosystems as influenced by physical and chemical processes.; Prerequisites: junior standing or greater and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P), BIO聽SCI聽310(P), or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing; or special student.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽512G Limnology I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The ecology of freshwater ecosystems as influenced by physical and chemical processes.; Prerequisites: junior standing or greater and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽325(P), BIO聽SCI聽310(P), or BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing; or special student.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽523 Evolution and Ecology of Birds: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Study of the origin and maintenance of diversity in birds. Topics include systematics, biogeography, life-history behavior, and conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽310(P).; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽523G Evolution and Ecology of Birds: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Study of the origin and maintenance of diversity in birds. Topics include systematics, biogeography, life-history behavior, and conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽310(P).; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽529 Molecular Biology of Microorganisms: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Molecular analysis of microbial genetic systems of bacteria, phage, fungi, and yeast.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽529G Molecular Biology of Microorganisms: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Molecular analysis of microbial genetic systems of bacteria, phage, fungi, and yeast.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽532 Behavioral Ecology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Behavioral adaptations of organisms in relation to their environment, including social organization, territoriality, cooperation and conflict, parental care, breeding strategies, foraging.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽532G Behavioral Ecology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Behavioral adaptations of organisms in relation to their environment, including social organization, territoriality, cooperation and conflict, parental care, breeding strategies, foraging.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽310(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽535 Bacterial Pathogenesis: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Structural and physiological characteristics of important bacteria causing human and animal diseases. Interactions between pathogen and host, including host defense mechanisms.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽539 Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Molecular biological techniques, including cell cultures, RNA and DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing of genes; use of expression vectors; protein electrophoresis.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec/dis, 6 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽540 Microbial Diversity and Physiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Physiology, ecology, and diversity of microorganisms.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽540G Microbial Diversity and Physiology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Physiology, ecology, and diversity of microorganisms.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽542 Biological Electron Microscopy: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Theory, design, and operating principles of scanning and transmission electron microscopes; preparation of biological specimens.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽542G Biological Electron Microscopy: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Theory, design, and operating principles of scanning and transmission electron microscopes; preparation of biological specimens.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽543 Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Laboratory and discussion with an emphasis on 'hands-on' exercises including biological specimen prep, microscope operation, and photography.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽542(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽543G Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Laboratory and discussion with an emphasis on 'hands-on' exercises including biological specimen prep, microscope operation, and photography.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽542(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽544 Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Laboratory and discussion with an emphasis on 'hands-on' exercises including fixation and sectioning of biological specimens, microscope operation, and photography.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽542(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽544G Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Laboratory and discussion with an emphasis on 'hands-on' exercises including fixation and sectioning of biological specimens, microscope operation, and photography.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽542(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽562 Topics in Field Biology:: 1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Intensive mini-course on applied and basic field biology topics, e.g. vegetation sampling; natural area management; wetland delineation; identification, ecology of a taxon.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or equivalent; additional prerequisites may be required depending on topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Online component; 2 or more days (depending on topic) in-person instruction.; Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽562G Topics in Field Biology:: 1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Intensive mini-course on applied and basic field biology topics, e.g. vegetation sampling; natural area management; wetland delineation; identification, ecology of a taxon.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or equivalent; additional prerequisites may be required depending on topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Online component; 2 or more days (depending on topic) in-person instruction.; Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽564 Endocrinology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Physiological, biochemical, and phylogenetic aspects of hormonal communication; emphasis on vertebrates.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽315(P), and one of the following: CHEM聽103(P), CHEM聽341(P), or CHEM聽341(P); or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽564G Endocrinology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Physiological, biochemical, and phylogenetic aspects of hormonal communication; emphasis on vertebrates.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽315(P), and one of the following: CHEM聽103(P), CHEM聽341(P), or CHEM聽341(P); or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec. Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2020.
BIO聽SCI聽565 Gene Regulation in Stem Cells and Regeneration: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Molecular mechanism by which genes are regulated in higher eukaryotes, including humans. Role of gene regulation during normal development and disease in eukaryotes.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
BIO聽SCI聽565G Gene Regulation in Stem Cells and Regeneration: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Molecular mechanism by which genes are regulated in higher eukaryotes, including humans. Role of gene regulation during normal development and disease in eukaryotes.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽315(P) or BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
BIO聽SCI聽566 Cell Biology of Human Disease: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Cellular and molecular mechanisms of human developmental diseases; cell signaling in the treatment and prevention of diseases and genetic syndromes.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽315(P).; Course Rules: Cell & Molec Bio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽572 Functional Genomics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Organization, function, and analysis of genes, proteins, and genomes using internet databases and bioinformatic tools; current knowledge of genomes in various organisms; transcriptomics and proteomics.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽572G Functional Genomics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Organization, function, and analysis of genes, proteins, and genomes using internet databases and bioinformatic tools; current knowledge of genomes in various organisms; transcriptomics and proteomics.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽325(P).; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽575 Evolutionary Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Evolutionary processes in natural populations. Topics include mating patterns, speciation, gene flow, natural selection, and genetic approaches to conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽575G Evolutionary Biology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Evolutionary processes in natural populations. Topics include mating patterns, speciation, gene flow, natural selection, and genetic approaches to conservation.; Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽152(P) and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
BIO聽SCI聽580 Experimental Microbiology: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Modern experimental approaches to study of microbial physiology and genetics.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽383(P).; Course Rules: 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.; Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
BIO聽SCI聽599 Special Topics in Biological Sciences:: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; In-depth examination of important subjects in one or more areas of the biological sciences. Specific credits and additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2016.
BIO聽SCI聽599G Special Topics in Biological Sciences:: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; In-depth examination of important subjects in one or more areas of the biological sciences. Specific credits and additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2016.
BIO聽SCI聽611 Seminar on Recent Advances in Limnology and Oceanography: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Lectures and discussion of current issues in limnology and oceanography; focus on a specific issue or research topic.; Prerequisites: senior standing, BIO聽SCI聽310(P), and one of the following: BIO聽SCI聽315(P), BIO聽SCI聽316(P), or BIO聽SCI聽383(P).; Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit.; Last Taught: Spring 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽611G Seminar on Recent Advances in Limnology and Oceanography: 2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Lectures and discussion of current issues in limnology and oceanography; focus on a specific issue or research topic.; Prerequisites: senior standing, BIO聽SCI聽310(P), and one of the following: BIO聽SCI聽315(P), BIO聽SCI聽316(P), or BIO聽SCI聽383(P).; Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit.; Last Taught: Spring 2024.
BIO聽SCI聽670 Senior Seminar in Biological Sciences: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Examination of biological literature and preparation, presentation, and discussion of oral reports by individual students.; Prerequisites: senior standing in biological sciences major and completion of a 300-349 BIO SCI lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽671 Undergraduate Seminar in Microbiology: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Examination of microbiological literature; preparation, presentation, and discussion of oral reports by individual students.; Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade C or better in BIO聽SCI聽383(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽672 Undergraduate Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Examination of cell and molecular biology literature; preparation, presentation, and discussion of oral reports by individual students.; Prerequisites: senior standing or greater and a grade of C or better in BIO聽SCI聽315(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽695 Independent Study in Freshwater Sciences for Biological Sciences Students: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Independent and original research on a topic not available as a regular course; conducted under the direction of faculty or staff scientist from the School of Freshwater Science.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽325(P), one of the following: BIO聽SCI聽310(P), BIO聽SCI聽315(P), BIO聽SCI聽316(P), or BIO聽SCI聽383(P); 2.50 GPA, and written consent of instructor, department chair, and assistant dean for student academic services.; Course Rules: BIO聽SCI聽695 and FRSHWTR聽695 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another. May be retaken to 6 cr max. Does not count as a biological sciences lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Fall 2017.
BIO聽SCI聽697 Independent Study in Cell and Molecular Biology: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Independent and original research conducted under the direction of a cell/molecular biology faculty or staff member.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽315(P), BIO聽SCI聽316(P), 2.5 GPA, and written consent of instructor, department chair, and assistant dean for student academic services.; Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max. Does not count as a biological sciences lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
BIO聽SCI聽698 Independent Study in Microbiology: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Introduction to research. Independent and original study conducted under the direction of a faculty or staff member.; Prerequisites: junior standing, BIO聽SCI聽383(P), 2.5 GPA, and written consent of instructor, department chair, and assistant dean for student academic services; Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max. Does not count as a biological sciences lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
BIO聽SCI聽699 Independent Study: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Independent study on a topic not available as a regular course; conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Requires submission of a formal study proposal.; Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO聽SCI聽325(P); BIO聽SCI聽310(P) or BIO聽SCI聽315(P) and BIO聽SCI聽316(P); 2.5 GPA, and written consent of instructor, department chair, and assistant dean for student academic services.; Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max. Does not count as a biological sciences lab course.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.