Undergraduate Biology-Rock County
Undergraduate Biology-Rock County
2023 Fall Term
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CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY
BIO 101
An introduction to the fundamental principles of living organisms. Includes cell and tissue structure, growth, basic physiological processes, reproduction and inheritance, classification, evolution and ecology. Lecture, lab, and may also include demonstrations, discussion and field trips
FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES I
BIO 121
First semester of a two semester course designed for majors in biological sciences. Topics include: biological chemistry, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism (enzymes, respiration, photosynthesis), information flow (DNA, RNA, protein), principles of genetics, and survey of viruses, prokaryotes, and protists.
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
BIO 190
Principles underlying the proper management of our resources: water, soils, minerals, forests, wildlife, human. Current and past attitudes relating to the resources with the interaction and complexities of humans' interests. This meets the statutory requirement for Conservation of Natural Resources required for State certification for teachers of Science, Social Sciences. Lecture and may include demonstrations, discussions, and field trips.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
BIO 191
Contemporary study of natural world through human perspective. Emphasis on humans as modifying force in the biophysical environment, including selected topics in ecological principles, pollution, population biology, environmental management. Course meets the statutory requirement for Conservation of Natural Resources required for State certification for teachers of science and social sciences. Lecture, lab. May include demonstrations, discussions, and field trips.
NATURAL HISTORY OF WISCONSIN
BIO 193
Natural History of Wisconsin is an introductory course intended for those wanting to learn more about Wisconsin's diverse plant and animal life. The main focus of this course is Wisconsin's diversity of plants and animals and the ecosystems in which they live. In addition, it may cover basic concepts of field ecology, behavior, conservation, identification of select organisms, and a review of the historical contributions to Wisconsin natural history. This course is designed to increase the awareness and appreciation of Wisconsin's biological diversity at a time when the general public is increasingly disconnected from natural environments. May include field trips.
GENERAL SURVEY OF MICROBIOLOGY
BIO 251
Survey of micro-organisms and their activities: emphasis on structure, taxonomy, function, ecology, nutrition, physiology, pathology, and genetics. Survey of applied microbiology: agricultural, medical, industrial, environment and food. The lab is an introduction to standard techniques and procedures in general microbiology. Lecture, lab, and may also include demonstrations, discussion and field trips.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
BIO 285
An examination of the structure and function of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels of organization. The integration of these levels of organization within the human organism is emphasized. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. Lecture, lab, and may also include demonstrations, discussion and field trips.
READING AND RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
BIO 299
(Previously BAC 299/BOT 299/ZOO 299) Supervised undergraduate reading & research in biological Sci.s. This course is designed to acquaint the undergraduate with the Lit. & research techniques used in biological investigation & to give practical experience in scientific problem-solving.