Fundamental principles of Biology including: introduction to the scientific method, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, energy transformations, mechanisms of cell communication, cellular reproduction, and principles of genetics.

A continuation of BIOL 101. Fundamental principles of Biology including: evolutionary theory, general principles of ecology, study of plant structure and function, and comparative animal physiology.

Please check requirements for declared majors/minors for exceptions. For non-science majors. Liberal Arts Biology is a Tier II Core course in the area of Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry. It covers fundamental principles of biological sciences at a level for non-science majors. The focus of the course will vary depending on expertise of the instructor. All instructors will address the same fundamental principles.

Complements General Biology I lecture material through observation, experimentation, and when appropriate, dissection of representative organisms. Physical and chemical phenomena of life as well as systematics and comparative anatomy and physiology of selected organisms will be examined.

Complements General Biology II Lecture material through observation, experimentation, and when appropriate, dissection of representative organisms. Physical and chemical phenomena of life as well as systematics and comparative anatomy and physiology of selected organisms will be examined.

Lecture and laboratory. Survey of the principles of botany including development and reproduction, structure, phylogeny and metabolism."

Lab sessions designed to prove a firm foundation in basic techniques and procedures, use of equipment and apparatus, keeping a lab notebook, and in data collection and treatment.

Lecture, laboratory, and demonstrations. Organization of the human body from the cellular to the organismal level. Anatomy of body systems and their physiology related to 1) support and movement (integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems) and integration and control (nervous and endocrine systems). Dissection of representative organs is required.

Lecture, laboratory, and demonstrations. A continuation of BIOL 242. Anatomy of body systems and their physiology related to regulation and maintenance (cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems) and reproduction and development (male and female reproductive systems). Dissection of representative organs is required.

All other majors: (BIOL 102 and BIOL 112) and (CHEM 101, CHEM 105, or CHEM 160). This course covers basic molecular and cellular studies of living organisms, emphasizing the relationships between subcellular structures and biochemical and physiological functions of cells.

Laboratory experiences designed to explore relationships between structure and function of subcellular components.

Relationships of organisms to their environment and to each other at the organism, population, community, and ecosystem levels.

Laboratory and field experience are designed to illustrate the principles of ecology and to give students experience in collecting, processing, and analyzing data. Field trips required.

For all others: BIOL 102, BIOL 112, and (CHEM 101, CHEM 105, or CHEM 160). This course surveys principles and processes of genetic inheritance, gene expression, molecular biology, developmental, quantitative, population, and evolutionary genetics.

Experiments and demonstrations to illustrate chromosomal structures and transmission, molecular biology, gene linkage, gene frequencies, and variation.

Students will begin reading the literature in the field of their mentor, conduct experiments designed by the mentor, and give a presentation on their work or studies, in preparation for upper level undergraduate research.

Fundamental concepts of microbial life, physiology, and metabolism.

The analysis of developmental processes such as; fertilization, embryonic cleavage, cell determination and cell differentiation in selected species. Emphasis will be on experiments that reveal how these processes are controlled at the molecular and cellular levels.

Stem cell research represents an exciting area of biology. This course will cover the early discoveries that launched the field of stem cell biology, the different types of stem cells that exist, potential therapeutic uses of stem cells, and the ethical implications of these discoveries and therapies.

The study of the nature and molecular basis of immune responses. History and vocabulary of immunology; experiments involving immune recognition and destruction; theories regarding self-tolerance and immunological diseases.

An introduction to the structure and function of lake and stream ecosystems. The course includes the integration of physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Laboratories include weekend field trips to aquatic habitats.

This course explores approaches used to study human diseases from in vitro to in vivo levels and examines their strengths and weaknesses. Discussions will cover historical experiments and cutting-edge research to learn about the techniques used to generate data and how to interpret the results.

This course covers the molecular details of viral infection and the diverse strategies used by these pathogens to invade cells and avoid immune clearance. The focus will be on mammalian viruses of biomedical relevance.

This course focuses on analysis of processes and patterns of evolution. Topics include population genetic principles, fossil patterns and geologic ages, phylogenetic analysis of relationships of species, experimental approaches to evolutionary questions, and evolutionary perspectives on human biology and relationships.

The major vertebrate groups-fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals-arose through great transitions in size and form. These transitions opened up previously inaccessible habitats for those groups to radiate throughout, creating the remarkable diversity we observe today. In this class, students will learn about the major transitions that occurred in vertebrate history within the context of Earth's geological history. Students will also learn about the adaptive changes in anatomy and life history that have allowed those radiations to successfully radiate in those habitats. Students will also learn about species whose unique attributes allow them to occupy the most extreme habitats on earth, such as the deep sea, arctic, and high elevation habitats.

A study of homologous systems and vertebrate phylogeny in both lecture and lab.

This course explores species diversity, natural and human induced extinctions, environmental ethics, and conservation practices being developed at the population, community, and ecosystem levels.

Human activities are changing our planet to such an extent that scientists have proposed we are in a new geological epoch, the 'Anthropocene'. Through lectures, discussions, and group projects we will examine key elements of global change including biodiversity loss, land-use alterations, climate change, and pollution.

This course examines the microscopic anatomy of the four basic adult tissue types and how they are arranged and utilized in the construction of the major vertebrate organ systems.

The course explores the many ways, both positive and negative, that the evolution of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes affects humans. Topics include infectious disease, the human microbiome, food production, and environmental microbes. The course is centered around reading and analyzing primary literature.

This is an introduction to the physiology of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial vertebrates. Understanding how physiological concepts are manifested by animals facing different environmental challenges is emphasized. Topics to be covered include metabolism and energy balance, nervous and endocrine function, respiration, circulation, water balance and ionic regulation, and excretion.

We will cover circadian rhythms one very prominent circadian-regulated behavior: sleep. We will investigate these topics at several different levels, spanning from cellular and molecular mechanisms to systems and behavioral approaches, and finally will look at pathologies of these systems that lead to human disorders.

The objective of the course is to provide an in-depth study of the vertebrates in the Midwestern U.S. Topics will include the origin and evolution of vertebrates, and their ecology, behavior and specializations. The lab will focus on identification of vertebrate taxa and learning wildlife sampling techniques.

Among animals, sex cannot be simplified down to X's and Y's, or even males and females. Sex is diverse and dynamic. The class will discuss modern research around three themes: 1) sexual differentiation, 2) animal weapons and ornaments, and 3) reproduction and mating systems.

This course offers an overview of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying common neurodegenerative disorders. Mechanisms of neuronal cell death and application of stem cells in CNS regeneration will also be covered. Students will learn by reading assigned background materials and research articles, and participating in class discussions.

This course focuses on cellular and molecular underpinnings of the development of neuronal features of the nervous system. Topics include neural induction and subsequent differentiation events, regulation of neuronal survival, axon guidance, target selection, and synaptogenesis.

This course explores the cellular and gross anatomy of the nervous system, with an emphasis on the functional anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord in the normal and pathological states. The major sensory, motor, and integrative neural systems of the human brain are discussed.

This course gives students hands on experience with gross dissection methods and cellular and molecular approaches for identifying cell types and organization of neurons and their connections in the brain and in the periphery.

The purpose of this course is to introduce major principles and concepts of modern neurobiology. An emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the electrophysiology of the neuron and the manner in which groups of neurons are organized into functional nervous systems subserving sensory, motor or integrative functions.

A Process from Data Collection to Writing a Scientific Manuscript. This course is designed for upper level students interested in practicing the scientific process; including hypothesis construction, experimental design, data collection, and writing of a scientific paper detailing Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion.

An introduction to biochemical principles as they relate to major biological themes such as the relationship between cellular structure and function, metabolism, thermodynamics, regulation, information pathways, and evolution. BIOL 366 is cross-listed with CHEM 361.

Introduction to modern techniques and instrumentation with an emphasis on cellular metabolism and protein biochemistry including purification and quantitation methods and enzyme kinetics.

Focuses on plant population dynamics; plant-animal interactions, including herbivory, pollination, dispersal; plant community dynamics, such as the processes of succession; and the effect of global climate on the distribution of major vegetation types. The laboratory is divided between weekend field trips to local forests, prairies and bogs, and laboratory studies.

Lecture and laboratory and/or field trips. Systematics, phylogeny, anatomy, physiology, behavior, functional morphology and ecology of fishes. Includes field collecting trips in Lake Michigan and local streams and lakes and individual projects/research papers.

This lab course explores how cellular activity in the nervous system controls behavior. Students gain hands-on experience with anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and computational techniques used in cellular neurobiology, including microdissection, neural recording, stimulation, and modeling. Using Aplysia, students conduct group a research project, analyze data, and produce a publication-style paper.

This course focuses on the classification and ecology of insects that have become fully or partially adapted to the aquatic environment. Emphasis will be on the ecology and biology (behavior, physiology and phylogeny) of aquatic insects. The course includes laboratory field trips to local and upper Midwest aquatic habitats.

This lecture/discussion will span synaptic plasticity, modern approaches to studying neural circuits, and the therapeutic potential of neural stem cells. Students become familiar with principles of molecular/cellular approaches to the study of the nervous system through review articles and the primary literature.

Introduction to the molecular mechanisms of disease pathology and therapeutic and control strategies, using a particular disease as model.

The interdisciplinary team-taught Bioethics capstone course examines a topic in bioethics from both scientific and ethical points of view. Topics may include bio-technologies, concepts of race and gender, the environment, reproduction, and others. This course number provides an elective for Biology students when the Bioethics capstone's topic is biological.

The interdisciplinary team-taught Bioethics capstone course examines a topic in bioethics from both scientific and ethical points of view. Topics may include biotechnologies, concepts of race and gender, the environment, reproduction, and others. This course number provides an elective for Biology students when the Bioethics capstone's topic is biological.

This course explores the evolution of the embryo and the patterns of gene regulation and morphogenesis that drive early development. Topics include evolution of nervous system patterning, shared human, mouse and frog regulatory systems, and evolution of human genetic syndromes.

This course will introduce students to epigenetic mechanisms operating throughout life, which include chromatin regulation, DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. Students will gain an appreciation of how different cell types can maintain drastically different gene expression patterns yet share the exact same DNA sequences.

This course covers the molecular details of genetic processes such as DNA replication, RNA and protein synthesis, gene regulation and genome organization.

The course is focused on teaching students the way bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pathogens can adhere, invade, replicate, and cause damage and disease in their hosts. The course focuses on the techniques used by researchers to ask questions about these processes.

This course focuses on the various areas of Electron Microscopy, both Scanning and Transmission. Topics include sample preparation, microscope operation, image acquisition using photographic and digital techniques, history and development, and new and special techniques.

Students will learn the foundations of human complex trait genetics in this course-based undergraduate research experience. They will analyze and discuss primary literature in human genetics, understand how our genes do and do not influence human differences, apply software tools used in the field, and gain experience in oral and written presentation of research.

Genomics is the compilation, characterization, and evaluation of DNA sequence information and its integration with established methods and genetic knowledge. This course will introduce students to the study of genome structure and function and its application to biomedicine, agriculture, and evolution.

Students will engage in the applications of computer-based tools and database searching to better understand the fields of genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, and personalized medicine. Students will be introduced to scripting programming languages for analyzing biological data sets.

All other majors: BIOL 251, BIOL 282, BIOL 283, and (CHEM 222 or CHEM 224 or (CHEM 240 prereq and CHEM 260 coreq)). This course is an intensive laboratory course in the basic principles and techniques of molecular biology, including bacterial cloning, polymerase chain reaction, restriction mapping, agarose gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing.

Exploration of next-generation sequencing technologies for assessing microbial diversity in ecological niches.

Laboratory. Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Laboratory. Special areas of study related to ecology outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Laboratory. Special areas of study related to molecular biology outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Special areas of study related to ecology outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Laboratory. Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Special areas of study related to molecular biology outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

Laboratory or field research under faculty guidance emphasizing hypothesis testing, literature searches, experimental design, and use of appropriate techniques.

Laboratory or field research related to ecology under faculty guidance emphasizing hypothesis testing, literature searches, experimental design, and use of appropriate techniques.

Laboratory or field research related to molecular biology under faculty guidance emphasizing hypothesis testing, literature searches, experimental design, and use of appropriate techniques.

Laboratory. Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered. Students will be working on research contributing to current scientific questions in the noted special topic area.

Laboratory. Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum related to ecology, that vary each time the course is offered. Students will be working on research contributing to current scientific questions in the noted special topic area.

Laboratory. Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum related to molecular biology, that vary each time the course is offered. Students will be working on research contributing to current scientific questions in the noted special topic area.

A supervised field placement intended to give students training or work experience in aspects of biology that cannot be obtained on campus.

A supervised field placement intended to give students training or work experience in aspects of biology related to ecology that cannot be obtained on campus.

A supervised field placement intended to give students training or work experience in aspects of biology related to molecular biology that cannot be obtained on campus.

Directed study of a specific topic by an individual student studying with a single faculty member.

Directed study of a specific topic related to ecology by an individual student studying with a single faculty member.

Directed study of a specific topic related to molecular biology by an individual student studying with a single faculty member.

The course will include lectures on the foundational concepts of modern ethics, in class discussions of ethics primarily centered on discussion of cases from different ethical perspectives, quizzes to assess reading mastery and familiarity with material to qualify students on how to discuss cases and formal case presentations by student working groups.

Lecture and laboratory. Fundamental concepts of microbial life, physiology, and metabolism.

This course will be required for the Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. It will include readings related to developing the student's physician persona, and writings that are required for the medical school application process. Pre-requisites: Admission to the MA in Medical Sciences program.

Introduces innate and adaptive immunity, lymphocyte development, T-cell and B-cell mediated immunity, leukocyte trafficking, immunological memory hyperimmune reactions, autoimmunity, tumor and transplant immunity. Must be enrolled in the Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program.

Lecture and laboratory. A study of animal parasites, their distribution, structure, adaptations, life cycles, and host relationships.

Lecture and laboratory. An introduction to the structure and function of lake and stream ecosystems. The course includes the integration of physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Laboratories include weekend field trips to aquatic habitats. Students will learn to evaluate the trophic status and health of a lake by the end of the course.

Lecture and laboratory. An introduction to the study of wetlands habitats. This course includes discussion of physical and chemical factors, biota, production and community dynamics. Laboratories include several field trips to regional wetland habitats.

Lecture and laboratory. This course focuses on the classification and ecology of insects that have become fully or partially adapted to the aquatic environment. Emphasis will be on the ecology and biology (behavior, physiology and phylogeny) of aquatic insects. The course includes laboratory field trips to local and upper Midwest aquatic habitats.

Laboratory or field research under faculty guidance emphasizing hypothesis testing, literature searches, experimental design, and use of appropriate techniques.

Lecture and laboratory. An introductory course that covers the morphology, metamorphosis, classification and biology of the major insect groups. The laboratory includes dissection and the use of analytical keys and figures to identify insect taxa. Field trips and student collections add to the laboratory experience. They will also learn to distinguish immature insects from adult insects and to recognize the numerous beneficial insects as well as the small number that are detrimental.

This course covers the molecular details of viral infection and the diverse strategies used by these pathogens to invade cells and avoid immune clearance. The focus will be on mammalian viruses of biomedical relevance.

Students will study fundamental bioinformatics algorithms and emerging software tools in the field. The course will include the study of primary literature and design and implementation of bioinformatics algorithms.

This course will focus on the cellular, anatomical, and functional organization of the human nervous system that range in topics from ion channel physiology to cognition. Students will survey the elements of the nervous system necessary for a foundation for medical school. An understanding of pathologies presented in disease, dysfunction, and injury will be included.

This course focuses on cellular and molecular underpinnings of the development of neuronal features of the nervous system. Topics include neural induction and subsequent differentiation events, regulation of neuronal survival, axon guidance, target selection, and synaptogenesis. Students will also learn how to critically read primary research papers and present these papers to the class.

The purpose of this course is to introduce major principles and concepts of modern neurobiology. An emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the electrophysiology of the neuron and the manner in which groups of neurons are organized into functional nervous systems subserving sensory, motor or integrative functions.

This course covers the molecular details of genetic processes such as DNA replication, RNA and protein synthesis, gene regulation and genome organization.

Fundamental principles of population, ecological, and evolutionary genetics, including molecular evolution and analysis of the genetic structure of populations. They learn how to apply basic tools of population genetic analysis.

Lecture and laboratory. This course focuses on the various areas of Electron Microscopy, both Scanning and Transmission. Topics include sample preparation, microscope operation, image acquisition using photographic and digital techniques, history and development, and new and special techniques. Students will also learn how to correctly interpret their results, and properly present their data.

Students will engage in the applications of computer-based tools and database searching to better understand the fields of genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, and personalized medicine. Students will be introduced to scripting programming languages for analyzing biological data sets.

Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.

The Scientific Logic course is designed to teach scientific literacy in terms of writing grant proposals, reading scientific literature, scientific presentations and debate. The course is framed within an evolutionary foundation.