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Next: Chemistry (CHE) Up: Academic Information Previous: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology (BIO)
Robert Black, Jeffrey Cardon, Martha Condon, David Lyon, Craig Tepper (chair)
Major: A minimum of 13 courses, including at least 10 courses in Biology, eight of which must be at or above the 200 level; also CHE 121, 122, and 225 (Chemical Principles I, II, and Organic Chemistry I). The courses in Biology must include the seven core courses listed below and at least one course from each of the other three groupings:
- Core Courses
- BIO 141 Introductory Biology: Foundations I
- BIO 142 Introductory Biology: Foundations II
- BIO 205 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BIO 315 Genetics
- BIO 321 Ecology
- BIO 411 Seminar in Evolution
- BIO 485 Biological Problems
- Cell Grouping
- BIO 305 Advanced Molecular Biology
- BIO 313 Developmental Biology
- BIO 326 Microbiology
- BIO 328 Neurobiology
- Plant Grouping
- BIO 209 Plant Morphology
- BIO 303 Plant Physiology
- BIO 320 Iowa Plant Communities
- BIO 332 Plant Taxonomy
- Animal Grouping
- BIO 254 Ornithology
- BIO 308 Invertebrate Zoology
- BIO 312 Vertebrate Zoology
- BIO 324 Comparative Animal Physiology
- BIO 334 Animal Behavior
Appropriate supporting work in chemistry, physics, and mathematics is also strongly recommended.
Teaching Major : Identical to the general major except BIO 485 is not required. If the student's program permits, however, BIO 485 is strongly recommended. In addition to the foregoing requirements for the subject major, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in Secondary Education described under Education.
Concentration : Students should consult with the Department concerning programs leading to graduate work in zoology, botany, or the health sciences; to high school teaching; to admission to schools of medicine and dentistry; and to various careers in the biological sciences.
Note: Students intending to take advanced work in biology and all preprofessional students (medicine, dentistry, etc.) should take BIO 141 and 142.
103. Investigations
Investigative approach to the solution of biological problems, emphasizing designing, executing, and interpreting research. Specific research areas are confined to the interests of each instructor. Recommended for non-science majors. (Laboratory Science)
108. Topics
Selected areas of biology, emphasizing the application of biological concepts and theory to humans and their environment. Topics vary each term. Recommended for non-science majors. (Science)
141. Foundations I
Study of living organisms, designed to introduce the principles of cell structure, cell function, energy production, information transfer, genetics, development, and physiology. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level Biology courses. (Laboratory Science)
142. Foundations II
The topics of evolution, speciation, classification, the diversity of life, ecology, biological communities, and animal behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level Biology courses. Prerequisite: BIO 141. (Laboratory Science)
205. Cell and Molecular Biology
Basic metabolism and organization of cells and intracellular organelles. Introduction to the structure and synthesis of biological macromolecules. Prerequisites: BIO 142 and CHE 225. Same course as CHE 234. (Laboratory Science) CARDON, CHRISTIE-POPE or TEPPER
209. Plant Morphology
Plants and fungi. Emphasis on structure, reproduction, and evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) CONDON
230. Conservation Biology
Ecological, evolutionary, and other biological principles and their application to the maintenance of global and local biodiversity. Prerequisite: BIO 142. Alternate years. (Science) LYON
254. Ornithology
Basic biology of birds, emphasizing taxonomy, structure, ecology, behavior, distribution, and natural history. Prerequisite: BIO 141 or adequate high school preparation. May include an extended field trip. (Laboratory Science) LYON
303. Plant Physiology
Life processes of plants, emphasizing water relations, metabolism, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, and growth. Alternate years. Prerequisite: BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) CONDON
305. Advanced Molecular Biology
A continuation of BIO 205, with coverage of a range of topics of interest in molecular biology such as cytoskeleton, immunology, neurotransmitters, hormones, and oncology. Prerequisite: BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) CARDON or TEPPER
308. Invertebrate Zoology
Structure, classification, physiology, reproduction, life history, natural history, ecology, and evolution of invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) BLACK
312. Vertebrate Zoology
Survey of the biology of vertebrates, emphasizing structure, classification, physiology, reproductive biology, ecology, natural history, and evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) BLACK
313. Developmental Biology
Principles of animal and plant development with an emphasis on early developmental changes. Cellular and molecular changes associated with gene expression, induction, and morphology. Prerequisite: BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) TEPPER
315. Genetics
Principles of inheritance in plants and animals. Emphasis on the laws of heredity, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Laboratory research in molecular genetics. Recommended for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) TEPPER
320. Iowa Plant Communities
Primarily a field course designed to gain familiarity with the variety of plant communities in Iowa. Topics include species identification, vegetation measurement and comparison, relationship to soil and other environmental factors. One or more multi-day field trips. Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIANSEN
321. Ecology
Ecological theory. Why do individuals and species live the way they do, in the numbers they do, in the areas they do; and what environmental influences guided their evolution? Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) BLACK
324. Comparative Animal Physiology
Survey of animals and the mechanisms involved in circulation, gas exchange, excretion, digestion, temperature regulation, and the nervous and endocrine control of these processes. Prerequisite: BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIE-POPE
326. Microbiology
Survey of microbial world with emphasis on bacterial culture and identification, and the role of microbial activities in the environment. Prerequisite: either BIO 205 or CHE 234. (Laboratory Science) CARDON
328. Neurobiology
The molecular, cellular, and physiological aspects of the nervous system. Topics will include basic mechanisms, motor and sensory systems, communication/speech, learning, memory, and behavior. Laboratory will include anatomy, physiology, and neurotransmitter chemistry. Prerequisite: BIO 324. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIE-POPE
332. Plant Taxonomy
Evolution of vascular plants, treated from two points of view: (1) the mechanisms of evolution and techniques used to study these mechanisms; (2) the relationships between various groups, especially the families of flowering plants. Prerequisite: BIO 142. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) CONDON
334. Animal Behavior
Evolution, development, causation, and function of behavior with emphasis on the origins and adaptive function of behaviors of vertebrates and invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIO 142. (Laboratory Science) LYON
390. Individual Project: see Courses 390.
411. Seminar in Evolution
Readings and discussion in the biological, historical, and philosophical aspects of evolution. Prerequisite: Biology major with senior standing. Recommended prerequisite: BIO 315. CONDON or LYON
480. Internship: see Courses 480.
485. Biological Problems
Investigation of a biological problem, including a review of the literature, collection and interpretation of data, and writing of a research report. May be repeated once for credit toward the Biology major. Intended for seniors or advanced juniors. Arrangements must be made with the instructor before registering.
490. Preservation Ecology Summer Internship
Field experience during the summer under the auspices of the Iowa Nature Conservancy in preservation ecology techniques, including biological resource assessment, monitoring animal and plant populations, landowner contacts, mapping, preparing reports, and designated preserve management tasks. Prerequisites: (1) at least two of the following - BIO 209, 321, or 332, (2) at least two of the following - BIO 254, 308, 312, or 334, (3) junior standing, and (4) acceptance by the Nature Conservancy.
511. Extended Research in Biology (.25)
Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an experimental or theoretical problem related to the topic. This adjunct course must be taken over four successive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
963. Oak Ridge Science Semester
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