Biology Department
The major in biology leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree. The biology major is sufficiently flexible for students to prepare for a wide variety of professional careers. Carefully supervised career planning is a fundamental strength of the program.
The student majoring in biology may plan to enter the workplace upon graduation or continue study in graduate or professional school.
Biomedical Sciences concentration encompasses prep for pre-professional programs including: pre-chiropractic, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, pre-podiatric medicine, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine or pre-osteopathic medicine. Frequently, pre-professional study involves a combination of majors or a major and minor. For example, many pre-medical students choose a double major in biology and chemistry.
Each of the pre-professional programs has an advisor who can provide detailed and current information about the undergraduate work which the student should pursue to provide the foundation necessary for later entry into a professional school. The student should contact the specialized advisor as early as possible. A list of advisors is available in the departmental office (LS 210).
Biology majors also may seek teacher certification at the secondary level. Interested students may obtain a written description of specific degree requirements from the appropriate education and biology advisors.
Biology students who are considering attending graduate school should take one year of a world language and should plan to take the Graduate Record Examination during the senior year.
The biology department offers several concentration areas:
- Basic Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Medical (including Osteopathic, Podiatric and Optometric)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Environmental Biosciences
- Cellular and Molecular Biosciences (Including Forensics & Bioinformatics)
- Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
- Biology/Chemistry Double Major
- Biology Secondary Certification
Department Goals
- To prepare students to become productive, accountable and responsible employees upon entering the work force;
- To prepare students to enter and succeed in graduate or professional schools;
- To develop in students a broad-based theoretical foundation supplemented by laboratory and field experience that allow individual observations, interpretations and applications; and
- To allow those students seeking a minor in biology to supplement and strengthen the major field of study.
Elementary Teaching
See Liberal Studies with Science concentration
Institutional & General Education
Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Academic Policies section of this catalog or refer to your individual department’s curriculum sheet.
Experiential Opportunities
There are many opportunities to participate in experiences that will complement and reinforce a student’s academic experience. The activities may be either on- or off-campus and may be used to develop leadership and interpersonal skills. The faculty of the biology department actively encourages student participation in such activities.
Wildlife & Natural Resources Program
Majoring in The Wildlife and Natural Resources Program leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree. In addition, supporting courses and general education courses in biology are available to meet a wide range of interests, backgrounds and needs. The Wildlife and Natural Resources Program emphasizes an understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and management with practical skills obtained during laboratory and field exercises. Graduates are prepared for positions with state and federal agencies, tribal departments, conservation organizations, and higher academic degrees. Carefully supervised career planning is provided to all students.
The Wildlife and Natural Resources Program offers Aquatic and Terrestrial concentration areas, with curriculum for each meeting the certification requirements of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) or The Wildlife Society (TWS), respectively.
Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences
The College of Science and Mathematics offers Master of Science degrees in three disciplines within the Natural Sciences:
- Biology MS,
- Chemistry MS, and
- Biochemistry MS
Students completing any of these degrees will develop advanced skills in the general discipline of choice and will apply these skills in the completion of a thesis research project or internship. GRE scores of at least 300 (verbal and quantitative) based on the current GRE exam are required for regular admission to GPNS programs.
Academic Programs
Biology
Undergraduate Programs
- Biology/Chemistry Double Major, Bachelor of Science
- Biology: 7-12 Teacher Preparation Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Biology: Basic Biology Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Biology: Biomedical Sciences Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Biology: Cellular & Molecular Biosciences Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Biology: Environmental Biosciences Concentration, Bachelor of Science
Minors
3+2 Program
Graduate Program
Wildlife & Natural Resources
Undergraduate Programs
Biology (BIOL)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Introduction to basic principles common to all facets of biology. Topics include a brief history of biology, the scientific method, the diversity of life, cell structure and reproduction, and metabolism.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 100L.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
To expose the student to problem-solving skills emphasizing the importance of observation and data accumulation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 100.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Analysis of personal dietary habits and behavior in relation to basic human nutritional needs and food composition.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Historical review of humankind's interrelationship with and impact on the natural environment. Basic principles of ecology and current issues relating to the use of natural resources and environmental problems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 121L.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Fall, Spring.
Biology majors entering the program are provided guidance on studying and skills specific to science. Biological career diversity and planning for degree completion are discussed.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Biological diversity and structure-function relationships, evolution and ecology.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 181L.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Fall, Spring.
College Biology I/Organismal Bio Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 181.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
Fall, Spring.
College Biology II/Cellular Bio Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 182.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
As Needed.
Critical thinking for College Biology I topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 181.
As Needed.
Critical thinking for College Biology II topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 182.
Fall.
Research based introductory course where students find and identify new bacteriophage.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 182.
Spring.
Basic prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes of medical terminology and human anatomy are covered, including pronunciation and patient charting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Thorough understanding of the functional/structural aspects of the human body. Topics include body orientation, physiologically important molecules, cell, tissues, integument, skeleton, muscle, nervous system, and senses.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 223L.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 223.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine systems, respiration, digestion, metabolism, excretion, fluid-electrolyte balance, cardiovascular and reproductive functions and special senses.
Prerequisite: BIOL 223.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 224L.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 224.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval of department chair. Repeatable (3).
As Needed.
Volunteer work experience under program director, department coordinator and faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Fall, Spring.
Historical view of the theory of evolution with emphasis on the relationship between organisms and the environment, and the mechanisms and forces that produce evolutionary change.
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 and BIOL 181L and BIOL 182 and BIOL182L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: BIOL 350 recommended as prerequisite.
As Needed.
Laboratory preparation, safety, instruction and methods under the guidance and supervision on an instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Secondary teaching concentration. Approval of department chair. Repeatable (99).
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Students must have either taken 1 credit of BIOL 292, equivalent research experience (e.g. CBASE/Discovery Scholars, research at a different school, REUs, etc.), or have junior/senior standing. Approval of research faculty required. Repeatable (3).
As Needed.
Volunteer work experience under program director, program coordinator, and faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Spring.
Cellular and molecular interactions and principles of innate and adaptive immunity including immune disorders, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, infections, and cancer.
Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or BIOL 302 or BIOL 401.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend BIOL 351 as prerequisite.
Spring.
Advanced investigations of the structural and functional organization of the cell, life cycles of cells, intracellular digestion, protein synthesis and cell death.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351 and CHEM 301 and CHEM 301L.
Corequisite: BIOL 412L.
Registration Information: CHEM 302 and 302L strongly recommended as pre or corequisite.
Fall.
Vertebrate Physiology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommended co-enrollment in BIOL 414.
Fall.
Medical physiology focusing on human body systems and their regulation, disorders, diagnosis, and treatments. Includes circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, muscular, digestive, reproductive, and urinary.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 and BIOL 202L and CHEM 301 and CHEM 301L.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Must be Junior or Senior level.
Spring, Even.
Fundamentals of neuroscience, cellular and molecular signaling in the nervous system, electrophysiological properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, and cellular mechanisms of cognition.
Prerequisite: BIOL 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Developmental Biology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 432.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Advanced lab covering cellular/molecular techniques and instrumentation. May include Flow cytometry, advanced microscopy, molecular cloning, CRISPR, Western blots, quantitative PCR, and next generation sequencing.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351.
Corequisite: BIOL 440L.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Advanced laboratory-based class covering important cellular/molecular techniques and instruments. Topics include Flow cytometry, Advanced Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, CRISPR, Western Blots, and Quantitative PCR.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351.
Corequisite: BIOL 440.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 441.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Biology, chemistry and physics of lakes and rivers.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Co-enrollment in BIOL 443L strongly recommended.
Spring, Even.
Limnology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 443.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Ecology Field Studies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 453.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Evolution and adaptive significance of animal behaviors with a focus on current research.
Prerequisite: BIOL 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Theory and practice of genome analysis including use of statistics, databases and biomolecular sequence analysis software.
Prerequisite: BIOL 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Theory and practice of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for geographic data analysis, and to georeference data.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing.
Spring, Odd.
Scientific basis of environmental regulations applied to air/water quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste; technologies and procedures used by generators to achieve compliance.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Basic principles of toxicology, interaction of xenobiotics with living organisms and the environment, and the impact of pollutants on the ecosystem.
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 and BIOL 181L and BIOL 182 and BIOL 182L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L strongly recommended as prerequisite.
As Needed.
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
As Needed.
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
As Needed.
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Fall, Odd.
The morphology, taxonomy and ecology of fishes; an introduction to fishery biology and aquaculture.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 479L.
Fall, Odd.
Ichthyology Laboratory.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 479.
Fall, Odd.
Entomology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 481.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Identification of the common vascular plant families of Colorado with an emphasis on the flowering plants; study of their systematic relationships.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommended BIOL 201 and 201L as prerequisite. Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 485L.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Students must have either taken 1 credit of BIOL 292, equivalent research experience (e.g. CBASE/Discovery Scholars, research at a different school, REUs, etc.), or have junior/senior standing. Approval of research faculty required. Repeatable (3).
As Needed.
Seminar for majors and minors concerning unique, current, or unusual topics in biology. Speakers may include guests, faculty, or students.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Completion of Biology core.
As Needed.
Volunteer work experience under program director, program coordinator and faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Work experience in the Biology discipline under the combined supervision of the selected organization and a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Spring.
Cellular and molecular interactions and principles of innate and adaptive immunity including immune disorders, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, infections, and cancer.
Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or BIOL 302 or BIOL 401 or BIOL 501.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend BIOL 351 as prerequisite.
As Needed.
Effective sourcing, use, and interpretation of the literature. Scientific methodology, writing, and review of research ethics. Development of a science plan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MS program.
Fall.
Effective sourcing, use, and interpretation of the literature. Scientific methodology, writing, and review of research ethics. Development of a science plan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MS program.
Spring.
Advanced investigations of the structural and functional organization of the cell, life cycles of cells, intracellular digestion, protein synthesis and cell death.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351.
Corequisite: BIOL 512L.
Registration Information: CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L strongly recommended as a prerequisite.
Spring.
Advanced Cellular Biology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 512.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Medical physiology focusing on human body systems and their regulation, disorders, diagnosis, and treatments. Includes circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, muscular, digestive, reproductive, and urinary.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 and BIOL 202L and CHEM 301 and CHEM 301L.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Graduate level standing.
Spring, Odd.
A microscopic study of vertebrate tissues and organs.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 521L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Histology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 521.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Fundamentals of neuroscience, cellular and molecular signaling in the nervous system, electrophysiological properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, and cellular mechanisms of cognition.
Prerequisite: BIOL 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Developmental Biology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 532.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Advanced lab covering cellular/molecular techniques and instrumentation. May include Flow cytometry, advanced microscopy, molecular cloning, CRISPR, Western blots, quantitative PCR, and next generation sequencing.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351.
Corequisite: BIOL 540L.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Advanced laboratory-based class covering important cellular/molecular techniques and instruments. Topics include Flow cytometry, Advanced Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, CRISPR, Western Blots, and Quantitative PC.
+ Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L and BIOL 351.
Corequisite: BIOL 540.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes and rivers.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Limnology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Basic statistical methods necessary to understand, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific literature and experimental results.
Prerequisite: MATH 156.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Theory and application of microscopy to the biological sciences. Includes preparation of cells and tissues for examination, scope operation, and image analysis.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 552L.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Advanced Microscopy Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 552.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Ecology Field Studies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 553.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Evolution and adaptive significance of animal behaviors with a focus on current research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: BIOL 202 recommended as prerequisite.
As Needed.
Preparation and administration of comprehensive exam for degree completion.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of director.
As Needed.
Theory and practice of genome analysis including use of statistics, databases and biomolecular sequence analysis software.
Prerequisite: BIOL 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Theory and practice of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for geographic data analysis, and to georeference data.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Scientific basis of environmental regulations applied to air/water quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste; technologies and procedures used by generators to achieve compliance.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Basic principles of toxicology, interaction of the xenobiotics with living organisms and the environment, and the impact of pollutants on the ecosystem.
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 and BIOL 181L and BIOL 182 and BIOL 182L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 302 and 302L is strongly strongly recommended as prerequisite.
As Needed.
Overview of the basic concepts in evolutionary biology with focus on patterns and processes through the use of molecular and organismal examples.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Discussion of presentations by student and faculty speakers, primary literature, and TED Talks related to a number of biological research areas.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (3).
Fall, Spring.
Laboratory preparation, instruction, and methods under the guidance and supervision of a professor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of program director and chair. Repeatable (4).
Fall, Odd.
The morphology, taxonomy and ecology of fishes; an introduction to fishery biology and aquaculture.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 579L.
Fall, Odd.
Ichthyology Laboratory.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 479.
Fall, Odd.
Entomology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 581.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Diversity, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology of reptiles of amphibians. Emphasis will be placed on novel evolutionary adaptations within the major taxa.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 582L.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Herpetology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 582.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Evolution, classification and biology of mammals; practice in identifying and preparing specimens.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 583L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Mammalogy Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 583.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Classification, life history, laboratory and field identification of birds.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 584L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Ornithology Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 584.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Identification of common vascular plant families of Colorado with an emphasis on the flowering plants; study of their systematic relationships.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 585L.
As Needed.
Plant Taxonomy Lab.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 585.
As Needed.
Graduate internship presentation and examination for completion of MS degree option within the Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
As Needed.
Thesis presentation for completion of MS degree option within the Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Faculty directed research project for graduate students.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Approval of department chair or program director. Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Independent Study
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor and department chair.
As Needed.
Volunteer or paid work experience under the combined supervision of the selected organization and a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
As Needed.
Continued enrollment is dependent upon satisfactory progress in thesis work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Approval of department chair. Repeatable (6).
Geology (GEOL)
Fall, Spring.
Four earth spheres: the hydrosphere (oceanography, hydrologic cycle); the atmosphere (meteorology and climatology); the lithosphere (geology; internal and external processes); and space are emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Co-enrollment in GEOL 101L strongly recommended.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
As Needed.
Study of world oceans and their role in the Earth system, including chemical, physical, geological, meteorological and biological aspects of the sea.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Co-enrollment in GEOL 114L strongly recommended.
(Gen Ed: ST)
Wildlife & Natural Resources (WANR)
As Needed.
Special Topics in Wildlife.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Spring.
Examine wildlife as a natural resource, with emphasis on principles of ecology, and management.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Principles and concepts of public land and resources policy, administrative decision making, and contemporary issues and problems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Odd.
Science of incorporating human-natural resource relationships with traditional biological sciences information in decision-making processes.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Principles and concepts of studying structure and dynamics of fish populations. Topics include estimating abundance, mortality, sustainable harvest levels, appropriate regulations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: WANR 401L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Principles and concepts of studying structure and dynamics of fish populations. Topics include estimating abundance, mortality, sustainable harvest levels, appropriate regulations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: WANR 401.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Problems and solutions of species endangerment. Political and biological aspects to endangered species. Proactive and reactive maintenance and restoration.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Commonly used culture systems, fundamentals of fish and shellfish husbandry, appreciation of aquaculture’s roles in natural resource management, the human food supply, and the global economy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Knowledge, theories, and research related to the total environment in which we practice conservation.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Covers study design, radio telemetry, passive monitoring techniques, animal capture and handling, population estimation, and quantifying vegetation and habitat usage.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Overview of science communication for STEM students, and employs a variety of practice-based activities to strengthen communication skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Discussion of a broad range of topics and current research in Wildlife Biology.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Practical issues in R code statistical computing, including programming in R, reading data into R, accessing R packages, writing R functions, debugging, and organizing and commenting R code.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Spring, Even.
Introduction to the structure and functioning of freshwater and marine aquatic ecosystems, including the basic biology and field techniques required to successfully manage fish populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Even.
Hands on opportunities to do fisheries work and techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Problems and solutions of species endangerment. Political and biological aspects of endangered species. Proactive and reactive maintenance and restoration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Commonly used culture systems, fundamentals of fish and shellfish husbandry, appreciation of aquaculture’s roles in natural resource management, the human food supply, and the global economy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring, Odd.
Knowledge, theories, and research related to the total environment in which we practice conservation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Covers study design, radio telemetry, passive monitoring techniques, animal capture and handling, population estimation, and quantifying vegetation and habitat usage.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Even.
Overview of science communication for STEM students, and employs a variety of practice-based activities to strengthen communication skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Examination of professional wildlife research from presentations, including analysis of their theories, strengths, and weaknesses.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Practical issues in R code statistical computing, including programming in R, reading data into R, accessing R packages, writing R functions, debugging, and organizing and commenting R code.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.