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BIOL 1001 - Introductory Biology: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives [BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1001H, BIOL 1003
A one-semester exploration of the genetic, evolutionary, and ecological processes that govern biological diversity from populations to ecosystems. We explore how these processes influence human evolution, health, population growth, and conservation. We also consider how the scientific method informs our understanding of biological processes. Lab. This course is oriented towards non-majors and does not fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs.
BIOL 1001H - Introductory Biology I: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives [BIOL]
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1003, BIOL 1001 (starting 02-SEP-08)
A one-semester exploration of the genetic, evolutionary, and ecological processes that govern biological diversity from populations to ecosystems. We explore how these processes influence human evolution, health, population growth, and conservation. We also consider how the scientific method informs our understanding of biological processes. Lab. This course is oriented towards non-majors and does not fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs.
BIOL 1003 - Evolution and Biology of Sex [BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1001H, BIOL 1001 (starting 02-SEP-08)
This course is designed as a one-semester exploration of biology from the standpoint of the evolution and biology of sex. It emphasizes scientific processes, evolution, sexual behavior, reproductive biology, and diversity with respect to sexual orientation, reproductive strategies, and gender identity. Lab activities complement these topics. This course does not fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs.
BIOL 1009 - General Biology [BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1009H (starting 07-SEP-04)
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
BIOL 1009H - Honors: General Biology [BIOL]
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1009 (starting 07-SEP-04)
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues [BIOL CIV]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 1010 until 04-SEP-18
One semester exploration of human anatomy and physiology within the context of ethics; topics such as human genetic diversity, organs and tissues, disease and reproduction. Weekly policy debates. Active learning format. Animal dissections required. Suitable for students in any major. Must be taken in addition to BIOL 1009 to fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs. This course explores several interdisciplinary questions, each of which addresses biology through an ethical and societal lens. In ?What makes humans unique??, we will consider the evolution of human traits, how the concept of race relates to human genetic diversity, and the fallibility of human memories. In ?How does blood and organ donation work??, we will examine how our bodies can recognize and respond to foreign materials, how vaccines work, and who should have access to life saving tissue and organ transplants. In ?How do stress, diet and exercise affect health?? ,we will consider disparities in access to adequate nutrition, exposure to stress, and exercise, and how these affect our bodies and our mental health. Lastly, in ?How does a unique individual develop from a single cell?, we will examine how a single cell develops into a fully functional human being, and how similar processes lead to cancer. We will also consider the role of genes and hormones in human reproduction and the development of reproductive structures in embryos, while explicitly addressing the ethics of the distinctions between the concepts of sex characteristics, sex assigned at birth, and gender. We will learn how a cell can become cancerous, as well as how a cell develops into a fully functioning human being. Additionally, we will consider the role of hormones in the development of male, female, and intersex organs, while being explicit about the differences between gender, sexual orientation, and sex assigned at birth. In lecture, instructors and teaching assistants will support students as they evalua
BIOL 1015 - Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices [BIOL TS]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: PSTL 1135 (inactive, starting 26-MAY-15, was GC 1135 until 05-SEP-06)
Course is organized around homeostasis, information flow, and other concepts in physiology. For non-biology majors who wish to explore interests in health care or medical device engineering. Active learning format. Labs focus on data collection and simple organ dissections. Does not fulfill prerequisites for most biomedical graduate programs.
BIOL 1020 - Biology Colloquium
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Introduction to the diverse fields of biology through seminars, lab tours, trips to Itasca Biological Station, and interaction with other biology students and faculty. Course may be repeated once.
BIOL 1051 - Introduction to Environmental Science [ENVT]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1051 until 05-SEP-06, was ES 1051 until 05-SEP-06, was ES 1051 until 07-SEP-99
A study of current environmental issues that impact the world including air and water pollution, human population, toxic and hazardous wastes, urbanization, land use, biological diversity, energy, attitudes toward nature, environmental politics, and ethics.
BIOL 1052 - Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions [ENV]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 1050 until 04-SEP-18
This course explores the science behind environmental topics. It delves into the interface of science and policy, environmental decision-making and ethics. Topics include biodiversity, environmental toxicology, food production, and global climate change. Students looking to fulfill the liberal education requirement-Biological Sciences with Lab in this topic should take Biology 1055.
BIOL 1055 - Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions with Laboratory [ENV BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Explores science behind environmental topics. Delves into the interface of science and policy, environmental decision-making and ethics. Topics include biodiversity, env. toxicology, food production, and climate change. In lab students conduct the work of biologists, proposing hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing/interpreting data. This course is intended to engage non-biology majors in the work of biology, studying current biological knowledge through evidence-based discussions of what is currently known, and by addressing science that is unknown to the students (and, at times to the biological community) through the generation and testing of hypotheses, collection and analysis of data, and practice of making data-informed conclusions.
BIOL 1093 - Biology Colloquium: Directed Study
(1 cr; Prereq-1020 and concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1020; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Individual study or research undertaken by a student concurrently enrolled in Biol 1020 with oversight by a faculty sponsor.
BIOL 1101 - Genetics and Society [CIV]
(3 cr; Prereq-Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for: BIOL 3020, Biol 4003, GCD 3022. No CBS Major Juniors or Seniors.; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 1101W until 20-JAN-15
Principles of heredity and their social and cultural implications.
BIOL 1301 - Dean's Scholar: Introduction to Leadership (conference/workshop)
(1 cr; Prereq-Dean's Scholar; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Leadership theory/concepts. Personal views on leadership. Characteristics for effective leadership. Course uses experiential teaching methods, self-reflection.
BIOL 1805 - Nature of Life: Introducing New Students to the Biological Sciences
(.5 cr; Prereq-Fr in College of Biological Sciences; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Building on incoming student summer programming to get started in the Biological Sciences in CBS. Providing transition programming, academic success tools, college learning, and guidance as a foundation for success in the biological sciences. Introduction to the College of Biological Sciences community and opportunities through class content, guild activities, and peer mentoring.
BIOL 1806 - Nature of Life, Part Two
(.5 cr; Prereq-1805; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Second semester of Nature of Life with focus on building intentional pathway in CBS/student success/engagement.
BIOL 1807 - Nature of Life Part III
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2905 (starting 08-SEP-20)
Reflect on aspirations, personal characteristics, values, and experiences thus far. Use resources/practical tools to reach educational/professional goals. Special focus on developing personal/professional goals, articulating personal experiences in light of aspirations.
BIOL 1951 - Foundations of Biology Lecture I for Biological Sciences Majors [BIOL]
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2002 (inactive), BIOL 1951H, BIOL 2002H (inactive)
Core biological concepts, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Emphasizes evolution, organismal diversity, and genetics within context of problem solving/applications. Students must take both BIOL 1951 and BIOL 1961 to be awarded the Biological Sciences LE. This course is required for all CBS majors
BIOL 1951H - Foundations of Biology Lecture I for Biological Sciences Majors [BIOL]
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2002 (inactive), BIOL 1951, BIOL 2002H (inactive)
Core biological concepts, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Emphasizes evolution, organismal diversity, and genetics within context of problem solving/applications. Students must take both BIOL 1951H and BIOL 1961 to be awarded the Biological Sciences LE. This course is required for all CBS honors students
BIOL 1961 - Foundations of Biology Lab I for Biological Sciences Majors [BIOL]
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Core biological concepts, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Emphasizes evolution, organismal diversity, and genetics within context of problem solving/applications. Students must take both BIOL 1951 and BIOL 1961 to be awarded the Biological Sciences LE. This course is required for all CBS majors
BIOL 2001 - Career Planning for Biologists
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Course structured to provide career planning and exploration guidance based on individual's specific goals. Option to focus coursework on identifying career interests, exploring career options in the biological sciences, preparing for job or internship applications, or organizing graduate school application materials. Provides career coaching on topics related to resume writing, interviewing and professional relationship building, and introduces resources to engage in effective career exploration and planning in the biological sciences.
BIOL 2003 - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part II
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2003H
Second of two courses. Biological concepts, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Ecology/biochemistry concepts within problem solving/application.
BIOL 2003H - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part II
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2003 (starting 04-SEP-07)
Second of two courses. Biological concepts, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Ecology/biochemistry concepts within problem solving/application.
BIOL 2005 - Animal Diversity Laboratory
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2012 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99), BIOL 3012
Dissection, direct observation of representatives of major animal groups.
BIOL 2007 - Marine Animal Diversity Laboratory
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits)
Survey of marine animal diversity. Understanding major animal groups, how they relate to one another, how they differ in structure, how each group achieves survival/ reproduction in diverse environments. Lab includes dissections, including vertebrates, such as fish. Prereq/coreq: Biol 2005/Biol 2012/Biol 3012
BIOL 2022 - General Botany
(3 cr; Prereq-One semester of college biology; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PMB 2022 until 17-JAN-23, PMB 2022, BIOL 2822 (inactive, ending 07-SEP-04, starting 07-SEP-99)
Principles of plant biology. Organization, function, growth/development, and reproductive biology of plants and plant-like organisms. Lab.
BIOL 2032 - General Microbiology with Laboratory
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was VBS 2032 until 20-JAN-15, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-05, was MICB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was VPB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was MICB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was VPB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was MICB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was VPB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was MICB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was MICB 2032 until 07-SEP-99, was VPB 2032 until 07-SEP-99, VBS 2022 (inactive, ending 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2022 until 18-JAN-05, was MICB 2022 until 05-JAN-04, was VPB 2022 until 15-AUG-03, was MICB 2022 until 15-AUG-03, was VPB 2022 until 18-JAN-00, was MICB 2022 until 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2022 until 07-SEP-99), VBS 2032 (starting 11-AUG-05, ending 07-SEP-04, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-05, was BIOL 2032 until 28-MAY-02, was MICB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was VPB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was BIOL 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was MICB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was VPB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was BIOL 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was MICB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was VPB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was BIOL 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was MICB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was BIOL 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was MICB 2032 until 07-SEP-99, was VPB 2032 until 07-SEP-99), MICB 3301, MICB 3303, MICB 2032 (inactive, ending 11-AUG-05, starting 05-JAN-04, ending 21-JAN-03)
Fundamental principles of microbiology. Bacterial metabolism, growth, and genetics. Biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions. Microorganisms and disease. Applied microbiology. Includes lab.
BIOL 2101 - Brewing: The Biology, History, and Practice
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or 1009 or 1951 or 2002 or 2003 or 2004 Students must be 21 by the first day of class to register, we will check IDs on the first day of class. There are three required field trips. For the field trips students meet in McNeal Hall at 1:00pm and return approximately at 5pm to McNeal Hall.; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 2100 until 21-JAN-20
Rigorous look at the history of brewing, microbiology, biochemistry, and biological concepts associated with brewing, such as competition, and practical aspects of modern brewing. This lecture/laboratory hybrid course will teach students the components used in brewing and how they contribute to the final product as well as the process of brewing using hands on laboratory. Textbook is online and will be posted on the Canvas site.
BIOL 2301 - Dean's Scholar: Critical Service Learning
(2 cr; Prereq-1301, CBS Dean's Scholar; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Importance of service in leadership. How personal experiences influence perspectives on social issues. Techniques for group work. Service project with community organization related to biological sciences.
BIOL 2800 - Understanding the Environment: Ecology for Educators
(5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Ecology/earth systems science content, concepts, and investigation skills that environmental educators, science communicators, and natural history interpreters should be proficient in when addressing respective audiences about science, environmental issues, and nature studies.
BIOL 2905 - Nature of Life, Part III
(.5 cr; Prereq-1805, 1806; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 1807
Reflect on aspirations, personal characteristics, experiences. Resources/practical tools to reach educational/professional goals. Special focus on developing personal/professional goals, articulating personal experiences in light of aspirations.
BIOL 2906 - Nature of Life, Part IV
(.5 cr; Prereq-2905; S-N only; offered Every Spring)
Reflect on aspirations, personal characteristics, experiences. Resources/practical tools to reach educational/professional goals. Special focus on developing personal/professional goals, articulating personal experiences in light of aspirations.
BIOL 2961H - Exploring Research in the Biological Sciences
(1 cr; Prereq-CBS, Honors program, soph, dept consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 2960H until 17-JAN-23
Explore areas of biological research. Learn where/how to access research papers. Prepare in-depth review paper.
BIOL 2996 - Directed Introduction to Research
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Directed Introduction to Research is an introduction to laboratory or field biological research for students with no prior experience, normally first- and second-year students. The University directed studies contract will be used to describe the training experience which could include attending lab meetings, reading and discussing research papers from the lab, learning basic lab and field techniques, assays, and approaches used by the research group, and learning to keep a lab or field notebook. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course and how the assessment of learning will be conducted. Lab or field training can be led by graduate students or postdocs in the research group but one-on-one meetings with the PI should be included. The course is one credit and the student and PI agree that 45 hours of work will be done. There will be one group meeting per semester per major for all of the students enrolled in 2996 to discuss the research experience with the Director of Undergraduate Research for the major and a panel of more experienced undergraduate researchers. The goal of that meeting is community building and to introduce students to opportunities for further research experience. The grading option is S/N, similar to all directed studies/research courses in CBS. This course can be repeated, if it is done with a different mentor, for a total of two credits. One credit of this course can be counted as a degree requirement for each CBS major.
BIOL 3001 - Nature of Science and Research
(1 cr; Prereq-College-level biology; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Explore how to read/use research papers. Role of research ethics. Financial, legal, regulatory oversight on research/other topics. **This course is for new CBS transfer students from other institutions.
BIOL 3002 - Plant Biology: Function
(2 cr; Prereq-[1002 or 1009 or 2003 or equiv], [CHEM 1011 or one semester chemistry with some organic content]; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PMB 3002 until 18-JAN-22
How plants make/use food. Mineral function/uptake. Water relations. Transport processes. Growth/development.
BIOL 3004 - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part II Laboratory
(3 cr; Prereq-Foundations of Biology Lab I: BIOL 1961, 1961H, 2002, or 2002H AND CHEM 1021, 1061, 1071H, or 1081. Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for: BIOL 3004H.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 2004 until 02-SEP-14, BIOL 3004H (inactive, was BIOL 2004H until 02-SEP-14)
This course follows BIOL 1961 and is required for all CBS majors. Students design and perform research projects that will require an additional 4-to-6 hours per week of work outside of class; times to be arranged. Each section is devoted to a single research area; check the section details to see which sections correspond to each research area. Research projects in zebrafish environmental toxicology and zebrafish microbiome sections will require in-person work in the BIOL 3004 laboratory. Only students with previous command line coding experience should enroll for a computational microbiology section. All projects involve applying quantitative skills, scientific method, and modern biological tools to real-world questions.
BIOL 3005W - Plant Function Laboratory [WI]
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PMB 3005W until 18-JAN-22, was BIOL 3005 until 05-SEP-00
Various plant processes at subcellular, organ, whole plant levels. Lab, recitation.
BIOL 3007W - Plant, Algal, and Fungal Diversity and Adaptation [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-One semester college biology, CHEM 1021; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PMB 3007W until 04-SEP-18, was BIOL 3007 until 18-JAN-05
Evolution/diversity of plants. Their adaptations for survival in varied environments. Includes lab.
BIOL 3012 - Animal Diversity and Evolution
(4 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001/1001H, or BIOL 1009/1009H, or BIOL 1951/1951H; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 2012 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99), BIOL 2005
This course is a survey of animal diversity, with an emphasis on understanding the major animal groups, how they are related to one another, how they differ in structure, and how each group achieves survival and reproduction in the diverse environments of the Earth. We will place particular emphasis on major evolutionary transitions that animals have made through their history, including the origins of multicellularity, the achievement of motion, invasion of terrestrial habitats, and the achievement of flight. We will also emphasize the science behind our contemporary understanding of animals, from multiple perspectives ? behavioral, evolutionary, physiological, and ecological. Lab requires dissection, including mammals.
BIOL 3015 - Molecular Biology
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 3025 (starting 04-SEP-18, was BIOL 3020 until 08-SEP-20)
All areas of biology have been transformed by the recent advances in molecular biology technology. Every life scientist, whether they study viruses or crashes of elephants, uses DNA cloning, sequencing, and genomic analysis. This technology has also impacted all aspects of health care by generating highly specific diagnostic tools and personalized treatments. The purpose of this course is to give students a solid foundation in the principles and tools of molecular biology. Biol 3015 will introduce concepts and techniques for understanding gene expression and the flow of genetic information. We will discuss the structure of nucleic acids and proteins, the replication and repair of DNA, transcription and its regulation, and translation. Students will also learn about current technologies used in molecular biology including cloning, PCR, DNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, DNA microarrays, proteomics, bioinformatics, and whole genome analysis. Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for: BIOL 3025
BIOL 3021 - Biochemistry
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was BIOC 3021 until 08-SEP-20, BIOC 3022, BIOC 2011 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 02-SEP-08), BIOC 3021, BIOC 4331 (starting 20-JAN-15), BIOC 6021
Fundamentals of biochemistry including structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, metabolism, and regulation of metabolism; quantitative treatments of chemical equilibria, enzyme catalysis, and bioenergetics; and the chemical basis of genetic information flow.
BIOL 3025 - Molecular Biology and Society [TS]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3020 until 08-SEP-20, BIOL 3015
An in-depth analysis of molecular biology topics and methods related to the Central Dogma of modern biology. This course is open to both CBS majors and non-CBS majors. Prerequisites include Biol2003/2003H or [Biol1009/1009H AND Chem1061/1061H].
BIOL 3051 - Genome Editing and Engineering [TS]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Allowing researchers to modify genetic information in nearly any organism?s genome, genome editing, and engineering technologies have been widely used in all areas of biology. These technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years and not only hold the promise to revolutionize medical and agricultural fields, but also make profound impacts on our society. The purpose of the course is to give students a comprehensive overview of principles, development and applications of genetic engineering and genome editing technologies in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. This course will introduce concepts and history of genome engineering in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. We will discuss the mechanisms and applications of both techniques using examples in bacteria and plant genome and metabolic pathway engineering. Students will also have hands-on experience to design CRISPR and modify bacterial and plant genomes. In addition, this course will contribute to students? liberal education by discussing the consequences of these technologies for society and technological development, including the ethics of altering genomes, consequences on ecosystems, and the benefits, drawbacks, and limitations of these technologies. Recommended prerequisites: Introductory biology such as Biol 1951 and 2003, Biol 1009 or BMEN 2501
BIOL 3209 - Understanding the Evolution-Creationism Controversy [CIV]
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001, 1009, 1951 or 2002, or equiv; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Aspects of evolution-creationism controversy, including its history, legacy, relevance, and key people. Court decisions, public opinion, and related issues (e.g., racism, politics).
BIOL 3211 - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
(3 cr; Prereq-[1009 or 2003], [CHEM 1062/1066 or 1082/1086], [2005 is recommended]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: ANSC 3303W (starting 18-JAN-22), ANSC 3301 (starting 04-SEP-18, was ANSC 2301 until 06-SEP-05)
Study of the various solutions to common physiological problems faced by humans, other vertebrates, and invertebrates. Core concepts in physiology including flow down gradients, homeostatsis, cell-cell communication, interdependence of body systems, cell membrane dynamics, and mathematical modeling of physiological processes. Active learning format.
BIOL 3272 - Applied Biostatistics (computer based)
(4 cr; Prereq-High school algebra; BIOL 2003 recommended; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 3272H, BIOL 5272
Conceptual basis of statistical analysis. Statistical analysis of biological data. Data visualization, descriptive statistics, significance tests, experimental design, linear model, simple/multiple regression, general linear model. Lectures, computer lab.
BIOL 3272H - Applied Biostatistics
(4 cr; Prereq-High school algebra; BIOL 2003 recommended.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 5272, BIOL 3272 (starting 06-SEP-11)
Conceptual basis of statistical analysis. Statistical analysis of biological data. Data visualization, descriptive statistics, significance tests, experimental design, linear model, simple/multiple regression, general linear model. Lectures, computer lab.
BIOL 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms
(5 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was MICB 3301 until 07-SEP-21, was MICB 3301 until 21-MAY-01, was MICB 3301 until 05-SEP-00, was MICB 3301 until 07-SEP-99, VBS 2022 (inactive, ending 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2022 until 18-JAN-05, was MICB 2022 until 05-JAN-04, was VPB 2022 until 15-AUG-03, was MICB 2022 until 15-AUG-03, was VPB 2022 until 18-JAN-00, was MICB 2022 until 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2022 until 07-SEP-99), BIOL 2032 (inactive), VBS 2032 (starting 11-AUG-05, ending 07-SEP-04, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-05, was BIOL 2032 until 28-MAY-02, was MICB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was VPB 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was BIOL 2032 until 04-SEP-01, was MICB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was VPB 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was BIOL 2032 until 16-JAN-01, was MICB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was VPB 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was BIOL 2032 until 05-SEP-00, was MICB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was VPB 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was BIOL 2032 until 18-JAN-00, was MICB 2032 until 07-SEP-99, was VPB 2032 until 07-SEP-99), MICB 3301, MICB 3303, MICB 2032 (inactive, ending 11-AUG-05, starting 05-JAN-04, ending 21-JAN-03)
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathogenesis, immunology, ecology of microbes. Molecular structure in relation to bacterial function and disease. Includes lab.
BIOL 3302 - Dean's Scholar: Leadership Capstone Experience
(1 cr; Prereq-1301, 2301, CBS dean's scholar; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
In BIOL 3302, students will actively refine their perspectives about leadership, through examining their past experiences, their previous and future growth as a leader, and their personal effectiveness across situations and contexts. They will explore emotional and social awareness, vulnerability, feedback, perspective taking, critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication through conversation, written narratives, and creative expression.
BIOL 3303 - Peer Leadership Development
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
This course is designed to teach you theoretical frameworks, principles, and practices of effective peer leadership. As a student leader in CBS, you are in a peer leadership role that requires you to serve as a support, resource, connection, and bridge between your peers and their campus experience in the College of Biological Sciences. This course will complement basic job training and provide you with in-depth academic frameworks about the theory behind peer leadership, how it impacts the college student experience, why it works, and tools and practices that distinguish role modeling from exceptional peer leadership. This course will teach you the skills and techniques of being an effective peer leader, as well as how to support undergraduate students in their own transitions. Through college student development theory, peer leadership frameworks, reflective activities, group activities, and class discussion, we will explore how your personal experiences influence your understanding, practices, and effectiveness of peer leadership. The course also offers a learning laboratory for you to reflect and synthesize various aspects of your student leadership experience with a community of fellow leaders.
BIOL 3503 - Biology of Aging
(2 cr; Prereq-1002 or 1009 or 2003 or equiv; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall)
Age-related changes in individuals/populations. Evolution of senescence. Genes that influence aging. Interventions. Prospects for an aging human society.
BIOL 3600 - Directed Instruction
(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-1020, upper div, application, instr consent; up to 4 cr may apply to major; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Students assist with biology colloquium.
BIOL 3696 - Internship: Professional Experience in Biological Sciences
(1 cr [max 3]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3610 until 15-MAY-23
Matches student's academic or career goals with opportunities in industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Prereq-Acceptance into CBS Internship Program, internship workshop, college consent.
BIOL 3700 - Special Topics in Biology (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Faculty members lead students in discussions on topics of interest.
BIOL 3800 - Special Topics in Biology at Itasca (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Faculty members lead students in discussions on topics of interest, held at the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories.
BIOL 3807 - Ecology
(4 cr; Prereq-[One semester college biology], [MATH 1142 or MATH 1271 or MATH 1281 or equiv]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was EEB 3807 until 22-MAY-17, BIOL 3407 (inactive), EEB 5407, BIOL 3408W (inactive), EEB 3807 (starting 21-MAY-01, was BIOL 3807 until 22-MAY-17), EEB 3001 (ending 07-SEP-10, starting 05-SEP-00), BIOL 5407 (inactive), EEB 3408W, EEB 3407
Population growth/interactions. Ecosystem function applied to ecological issues. Regulation of human populations, dynamics/impacts of disease, invasions by exotic organisms, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity. Lab, field work.
BIOL 3811 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
(4 cr; Prereq-1002 or 1009 or 2003 or equiv or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: was EEB 3811W until 03-SEP-24, was EEB 3811 until 20-MAY-19, EEB 3412W (ending 20-JAN-15), BIOL 3411W (inactive), EEB 3811W (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 17-NOV-99, was EEB 3811 until 20-MAY-19, was BIOL 3811 until 22-MAY-17), BIOL 3411 (inactive), EEB 3411 (ending 06-SEP-16)
Biological study of animal behavior. Mechanism development, function, evolution. Emphasizes evolution of adaptive behavior, social behavior in natural environment. Lab, field work.
BIOL 3905 - Beyond the Nobel Prize: Examining the Evolution of Swedish Innovation [GP]
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This course is open to undergraduates from all disciplines and will appeal to students with a broad interest creativity and innovation.Students will examine innovation across a variety of disciplines and consider how solutions to problems facing society require creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking. In particular, we will explore personal creativity, as well as how environments can foster innovation, particularly in the Swedish context by traveling to Stockholm over spring break. We examine the reasons behind Sweden?s ranking (#2 in 2017) on the Global Innovation Index, as well as the Nobel Prize, international awards bestowed by Swedish institutions that recognize significant academic, cultural and scientific advances. In addition, as a learning abroad seminar, students will learn about their own level of and strategies to increase their intercultural competence, and engage in a practical experience of navigating another culture in an intentional and reflective way.
BIOL 3961H - Communicating in the Biological Sciences
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3960H until 17-JAN-23, was BIOL 3960 until 05-SEP-00
Oral reports on topics of current interest to biologists. Progress reports on lab and field research by students.
BIOL 4003 - Genetics
(3 cr; Prereq-Biol 2003/2003H or BioC 3021 or BioC 4331 or grad; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: GCD 3022
Genetic information, its transmission from parents to offspring, its expression in cells/organisms, and its course in populations.
BIOL 4004 - Cell Biology
(3 cr; Prereq-Completion of Biol 4003 is preferred, Biol2003/2003H or Biol4003 or grad; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: GCD 4005W, GCD 3033 (starting 04-SEP-18)
Processes fundamental to cells. Emphasizes eukaryotic cells. Assembly/function of membranes/organelles. Cell division, cell form/movement, intercellular communication, transport, secretion pathways. Cancer cells, differentiated cells.
BIOL 4121 - Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology
(3 cr; Prereq-3301; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PMB 4121 until 16-JAN-18, was MICB 4121 until 22-JAN-13
Evolution/structure of microbial communities. Population interaction within ecosystems. Quantitative/habitat ecology. Biogeochemical cycling. Molecular microbial ecology, gene transfer in the environment. Molecular phylogeny of microorganisms. Application of microbes in agriculture. Production of commodity chemicals, drugs, and other high-value products.
BIOL 4201 - Teaching in the Biology Laboratory (Primarily Online)
(1 cr; Prereq-Student who is teaching in CBS lab course; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Pedagogical underpinnings for teaching in lab.
BIOL 4321W - Deconstructing Research: Writing about Biological Research for Non-scientists [WI]
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Deconstructing Biology Research is designed to help majors in the College of Biological Sciences improve their skills in selecting primary research papers, understanding the experimental approaches taken by the authors of those papers, and evaluating the results and conclusions. Students will then share that knowledge by writing effective deconstructions that explain the research approaches and results for different audiences, including the public at large.
BIOL 4590 - Coral Reef Ecology
(2 cr; Prereq-Introductory biology course with lab; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Contemporary issues in tropical reef ecology from diverse perspectives. Option of two-credit seminar during fall semester plus additional two-credit field option (BIOL 4596) to involve SCUBA diving/snorkeling on tropical reef.
BIOL 4793W - Directed Studies: Writing Intensive [WI] (independent study)
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements. ; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits)
Equivalent courses: PMB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4794W until 05-SEP-17), BIOC 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was BIOC 4794 until 05-SEP-00), COP 4794W (starting 22-JAN-19), BIOC 4793W (starting 18-MAY-20, was BIOC 4793 until 05-SEP-00), MICB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15), NSCI 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4793W until 16-JAN-01), PMB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4793W until 05-SEP-17), BIOL 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), MICB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), COP 4793W (starting 22-JAN-19), GCD 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), NSCI 4794W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4794W until 16-JAN-01), GCD 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20)
Writing Intensive Directed Studies is an individual-study, literature-based investigation in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. One main feature of this course is that the student will receive writing instruction and the written output of the course will be revised during the semester. The project needs to be explained in a Research/Directed Studies contract and agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, how writing instruction will take place, a timeline for when student writing will be handed in and how it will be assessed, methodology to be used by the student, and how assessment of learning will be conducted by the mentor. Additional oversight is established for this course near the end of the semester the written output is submitted to the DUGS for the major. The DUGS is responsible to determine that the writing meets standards set by the CBS Education Policy Committee for quality of writing, appropriate citation of literature, well-constructed figures, tables, and legends (if present), appropriate use and interpretation of statistics (if present), conclusions that are supported by evidence, and well-formatted references. This course is graded S/N and approval of the DUGS is required before a grade of S can be given by the faculty mentor.
BIOL 4794W - Directed Research: Writing Intensive [WI] (independent study)
(3 cr [max 5]; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Equivalent courses: PMB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4794W until 05-SEP-17), BIOC 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was BIOC 4794 until 05-SEP-00), COP 4794W (starting 22-JAN-19), BIOC 4793W (starting 18-MAY-20, was BIOC 4793 until 05-SEP-00), MICB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15), NSCI 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4793W until 16-JAN-01), BIOL 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), PMB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4793W until 05-SEP-17), MICB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), COP 4793W (starting 22-JAN-19), GCD 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), NSCI 4794W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4794W until 16-JAN-01), GCD 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20)
Writing Intensive Directed Research is an individual-study, laboratory or field research experience in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. This course is not for students starting out in research. It is intended for students who already have been working in the research group of the mentor and have developed an independent research project. In this course, the student will receive writing instruction through a writing support course (corresponding to 1 credit in addition to the credits of directed research time) that will meet weekly throughout the semester. The written output usually is in the form of a scientific paper describing the results of the student's project. Written output of the course must be revised during the semester and a schedule for writing, assessment, and revision needs to be in place at the beginning of the semester. The project needs to be explained in the campus Directed Research contract and the project and participation in the writing support course agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, agreement about how writing instruction will take place, confirmation of understanding of the timeline for when student writing will be handed in and how it will be assessed, methodology to be used by the student, and how assessment of learning will be conducted by the mentor. Additional oversight is established for this course - near the end of the semester the written output is submitted to the DUGS for the major. The DUGS is responsible to determine that the writing meets standards set by the CBS Education Policy Committee for quality of writing, appropriate citation of literature, well-constructed figures, tables, and legends (if present), appropriate use and interpretation of statistics (if present), conclusions
BIOL 4894 - Directed Research In Biotechnology
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements.; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Directed Research is an individual-study, laboratory or field investigation course. For Directed Research in Biotechnology, the faculty mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Biotechnology minor and the research topic must be related to Biotechnology. The research topic needs to be agreed on by both the student and the faculty mentor and explained in a Research/Directed Studies contract. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the Biotechnology minor before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, methodology to be used, and how the assessment of learning will be conducted.
BIOL 4950 - Special Topics in Biology (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; S-N only; offered Periodic Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
In-depth study of special topic in life sciences.
BIOL 4951H - Thesis Writing in the Biological Sciences: Developing the Literature Review
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 4960H until 05-SEP-23
In the Fall semester of the two-semester capstone thesis support course, CBS honors students will develop and refine the literature review introduction component of the honors thesis. The course will focus on conceptualizing the gap in knowledge, drafting the literature review, and revising in response to peer and outside reader feedback. We will use the literature to unpack the conventions of authentic scientific writing so that students can begin to draft other sections of their thesis (methods, results narrative, publication ready figures, legends) By the end of the term, students will have developed and peer-workshopped at least one draft module of each data-related thesis section and they will have a revised version of the thesis introduction/literature review to deliver to their faculty research mentor for feedback before the start of the Spring term. Students should be in a research lab and have started their research project before the start of the semester. Students who have not yet fulfilled an upper division WI course in the biological sciences should wait until the Spring (final) semester to register for their major's version of WI directed research or WI directed studies (for example, MicB 4794W or 4793W). The completed and approved thesis will count for the WI.
BIOL 4961H - Thesis Writing in the Biological Sciences: Conveying and Contextualizing Results
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
In this second semester of the CBS thesis support course, honors students will continue work initiated Biol 4960H to develop/draft/revise results/methods/discussion sections of thier honors thesis. In addition, they will prepare and present a professional research poster at the University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Symposium in April. The complete thesis will be assessed by two or three faculty readers against standards outlined in CBS Thesis Assessment Rubric. Students who have not yet fulfilled an upper division WI course in the biological sciences should concurrently register for their major's version of WI directed research or WI directed studies (for example, MicB 4794W or 4793W). The completed and approved thesis will count for the WI.
BIOL 4993 - Directed Studies (independent study)
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements.; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Directed Studies is an individual-study, literature-based investigation in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. The topic for the course needs to be explained in a Research/Directed Studies contract and agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, methodology to be used, and how the assessment of learning will be conducted.
BIOL 4994 - Directed Research (independent study)
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements. ; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Directed Research is an individual-study, laboratory or field investigation course. The research topic needs to be agreed on by both the student and the faculty mentor and explained in a Research/Directed Studies contract. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, methodology to be used, and how the assessment of learning will be conducted.
BIOL 5272 - Applied Biostatistics (computer based)
(4 cr; Prereq-High school algebra; BIOL 2003 recommended.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 3272H, BIOL 3272 (starting 06-SEP-11)
Conceptual basis of statistical analysis. Statistical analysis of biological data. Data visualization, descriptive statistics, significance tests, experimental design, linear model, simple/multiple regression, general linear model. Lectures, computer lab.
BIOL 5309 - Molecular Ecology And Ecological Genomics
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 3407 or BIOL 3409 or BIOL 4003; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 5309 until 04-SEP-12
Application of molecular tools (PCR, sequencing, AFLP, SNPs, QTL) and analyses of molecular data for understanding ecological/evolutionary processes. Strengths/weaknesses of techniques/analyses. Questions molecular tools are used to answer.
BIOL 5701 - Science Communication: A Primer for Scientists
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Are you interested in honing your skills as a communicator? This class will help you improve your skills and gain confidence through practice and feedback. At the end of the course, you will have two finished pieces that you can use for fellowship applications or to publish. Topics covered include, translating technical concepts and avoiding jargon, understanding your audience and employing storytelling to engage them, identifying what makes science newsworthy, exploring concepts in inclusive science communication, and writing science stories and a three-minute thesis talk. The skills and practice from this course will help you in your future writing, presentations, and networking whether you want a career in academia, industry, nonpro?t, government, or beyond. In addition to gaining a solid foundation in science communication, you will hear from guest speakers and experts about careers translating science.
BIOL 5910 - Special Topics in Biology for Teachers (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-BA or BS in science or science education or elementary education or K-12 licensed teacher; Student Option; offered Every Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)
Courses developed for K-12 teachers depending on topics or subtopics which might include any of the following: plant biology, animal biology, genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology.
BIOL 5950 - Special Topics (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
In-depth study of special topic in life sciences.
BIOL 6793 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-MBS, 7 cr max, instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Individual study on selected topics/problems. Emphasizes either readings/use of scientific literature or laboratory/field techniques.
BIOL 6794 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-MBS, instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits)
Laboratory or field investigation of selected areas of research.
BIOL 6999 - Capstone Project
(2 cr; Prereq-MBS, instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Independent, original investigation of a relevant subject, challenge, or issue within biological sciences. Project takes approximately 120 hours.
BIOL 8100 - Improvisation for Scientists
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
This is a 7-week course designed to practice a wide array of strategies in order to gain awareness and control over your personal expression. Students will develop more effective ways to expand their ability to navigate the stress generally associated with delivering content in front of others. By learning how to manage their personal expression more effectively, students will be able to use specific tools in order to adapt their expression to various settings (large audiences, small groups, or one on one interviews/counseling). Adapting exercises from techniques such as improvisation and storytelling, this class will provide a comfortable and safe environment for students who want to expand their confidence when presenting for others.

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