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Next: Chemistry (CHE) Up: Courses of Instruction Previous: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology (BIO)
Robert Black, Jeffrey Cardon,
Barbara Christie-Pope, Martha Condon,
S. Andy McCollum, Craig Tepper (chair)
Adjunct Faculty/Academic Staff: Jennifer Hurley O'Hara, Laura Krouse, Donald Wick
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 (or 161), and 225 (Chemical Principles I, II, or Accelerated General Chemistry, 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 327 Immunology
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.
Minor: A minimum of seven course credits which include BIO 141, 142 and CHE 121-122. Students may elect either of the following two ways to complete the minor: (1) CHE 225, BIO 205 and BIO 315; or (2) BIO 321 plus two additional upper-level elective courses in Biology. Environmental Studies majors may receive a minor in Biology by completing the first track, or by completing the second track only if the two upper-level biology courses completed are courses not counted toward the Environmental Studies major.
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)
106. Biology for the Schools
Basic biology, emphasizing the investigative approach to solve
biological problems. Students will design, execute, and interpret
research. Class projects will be designed to be used in elementary or
secondary classrooms. Research topics will vary with each instructor.
Recommended for education 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)
111. Human Anatomy and Physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the human, including an examination of
tissues, anatomy, and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, skeletal/muscle, and nervous systems. Not open
to Biology or Biochemistry/Molecular Biology majors. Students who have
completed BIO 141 must obtain permission of the instructor.
Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIE-POPE
141. Foundations I
Study of
living organisms, designed to introduce the principles of cell
structure, cell function, energy production, information transfer,
development, and physiology. This course is a prerequisite for most
upper-level Biology courses. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIE-POPE or TEPPER
142. Foundations II
The topics
of genetics, evolution, speciation, classification, the diversity of
life, ecology, biological communities, and animal behavior. This course
is a prerequisite for all upper-level Biology courses. (Laboratory
Science) BLACK, CONDON or
McCOLLUM
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 141, 142
and CHE 225. Same course as CHE
234. (Laboratory Science) CARDON,
CHRISTIE-POPE or TEPPER
209. Plant Morphology
Emphasis on structure, reproduction, and evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 141 and 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)
254. Ornithology
Basic biology of birds, emphasizing taxonomy, structure, ecology,
behavior, distribution, and natural history. Prerequisite: BIO
142 or adequate high school preparation. May include an
extended field trip. (Laboratory Science)
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
281-285. Topics in Biology
Study of a selected topic of current interest or concern in biology.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
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 aging, cytoskeleton,
gene regulation, 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. Prerequisites:
BIO 141 and 142. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science)
BLACK
312. Vertebrate Zoology
Survey
of the biology of vertebrates, emphasizing structure, classification,
physiology, reproductive biology, ecology, natural history, and
evolution. Prerequisites: BIO 141 and 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. Prerequisites:
BIO 141 and 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? Prerequisites: BIO 141 and 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:
BIO 205. (Laboratory Science) CARDON
327. Immunology
A study of the human immune system including the basic principles
involved in host defense mechanisms and methods of immunology.
Prerequisite: BIO 205. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) CHRISTIE-POPE
328. Neurobiology
The molecular,
cellular, and physiological aspects of the nervous system. Emphasis is
placed on basic properties of nerve cells, neural circuits, and
organization and function of the mammalian nervous system. Prerequisite:
BIO 205. Alternate years. (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. Prerequisites: BIO 141 and
142. (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. Prerequisites: BIO 141 and 142.
(Laboratory Science) McCOLLUM
381-385. Advanced Topics in Biology
Advanced examination of a selected topic of current interest or concern
in biology.
399. 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. See Courses 299/399.
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 McCOLLUM
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. Intended for seniors
or advanced juniors. Arrangements must be made with the instructor
before registering.
511. Extended Research in Biology (1/4)
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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