100 Studies in Biology. Presents students not majoring in biology with inquiries into contemporary issues and phenomena in the biological sciences. Activities include lectures, readings, discussions and laboratory or field experiences. May not be counted toward a biology major. (May meet the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.)
Block 1: Field Biology of the Pikes Peak Region. A field course that scientifically explores the diversity, and structural and physiological differences among biological communities of the five life zones in the region. Several day-long field trips are scheduled. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Drummond.
Block
4: The Science and Ethics of Genetics. The contemporary social, ethical,
legal and medical issues associated with genetic technology. Readings and
discussion of the basic concepts of molecular genetics, the current state of
genetic technology, and the legal, ethical and medical views of our genetic
future. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit
Bertrand.
105
Biology
of Plants. The
study of plants with emphasis on the flowering plants. Relationships between
form and function, growth and development and evolutionary and ecological
relationships are examined through laboratory and discussion activities. CH 107
or strong high school chemistry background strongly recommended. (Meets the
laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Ebersole, Olney,
Department.
106
Introduction
to Human Nutrition. This
half-block course is an introduction to the biologic foundations of human
nutrition. (1/2 unit of natural science, no lab/field credit.) (No credit toward
the major.) (Not offered 2001-01.) (January
half-block.) 1/2 unit Storey.
107
Biology
of Microbes.
An introduction to the microbial world including prokaryotic and eukaryotic
microbes with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and viruses. Relationships
involving structure and function, growth and human interactions, genetic
applications and biotechnology, infectious processes, and microbial diseases
will be examined through discussion and laboratory activities. (Meets the
laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Andrews, Wilson.
108
Biology
of Invertebrates. The
patterns of structure, function, life histories, and phylogeny of major
invertebrate groups. Through laboratory and discussion, adaptive features are
approached in the context of the environments of representative forms. (Meets
the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) l unit Hathaway.
109
Biology
of Vertebrates. The
patterns of structure, function, life histories and phylogeny of major
vertebrate groups. Through laboratory and discussion activities, adaptive
features are approached in the context of the environments of representative
forms. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Hathaway,
Rosenbaum, department.
120
Human
Heredity. Designed
for students not majoring in the natural sciences. A consideration of those
aspects of the science of heredity having special relevance to human life and
human societal development. Some emphasis on the intellectual development of the
science of heredity. (No credit for the biology major if taken after BY 351 or
361.) (Not offered 2001-01.) 1 unit.
202
Field
Botany. A
field course involving collection, identification, and preservation of vascular
plants, emphasizing evolution, ecology and biogeography. Takes advantage of the
major ecosystems of the Pikes Peak region.
Prerequisite: 105 or consent of instructor. (Meets the
laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Kelso.
203
Field
Zoology. A
field course involving collection, identification, preservation, population
studies and life history studies of animals of regional ecosystems. Systematics,
evolution and biogeography are emphasized. Prerequisite:
108 or 109 or consent of instructor. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for
natural sciences.) 1 unit Rosenbaum, department.
207
Human
Anatomy. A
cadaver dissection course designed to help students gain an understanding of the
fundamental concepts of the structure of the human body. Designed to meet the
needs of students interested in pre and allied health fields when taken in
conjunction with BY/SC 211. (Also listed as Sports Science 207.) (No credit if
taken after BY/SC 205.) Prerequisite: 109, 210, CH
107, 108. 1 unit Kola.
208
Ecology.
The
analysis of distributions, abundances, and interrelationships of organisms.
Populations, communities, and ecosystems are investigated, and implications for
humans considered. Laboratory and field experience. Prerequisite: 1 unit from 105, 108 109, GY 130 or 140 and CH
107. (Meets the laboratory field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit
Ebersole, Rosenbaum, Snyder, Vargo, department.
210 Cell Biology. Structures and functions of cells, organelles and biomacromolecules and the flow of energy and information within and among them. Laboratory and lecture course designed to provide a thorough, modern introduction to eukaryotic cells. Intended for natural science majors. Prerequisite: CH 108 and BY 105 or 107 or 108 or 109 or consent of instructor. CH 250 strongly recommended. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) 1 unit Anderson, Bertrand, Olney, Wilson.
211
Human
Physiology. The
course provides an integrative approach to understanding basic anatomical and
physiological relationships of major organ systems in the human body through
human cadaver dissection. Designed to meet the needs of students interested in
pre and allied health fields when taken in conjunction with BY/SC 207. (Also
listed as Sports Science 211.) Prerequisite:
207. (No credit if taken after BY/SC 205.) 1 unit Department.
218 Coral Reef Biology. The natural history and ecology of coral reef communities, with emphasis on invertebrate animals, but also including fishes. Part of the course will be taught at a coral reef location where daily field trips will include opportunities for snorkeling and SCUBA (certification required for SCUBA). Meets the laboratory/field requirement for the natural sciences. Prerequisite: At least one of the following courses or equivalent; 105, 108, 109, 118 or 210. Ability to swim required. (Offered alternate years. Not offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
220 Biostatistics and Experimental Design. Emphasis on application rather than theory or derivation. Topics: measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, regression, t-tests, Chi-square, analysis of variance, selected non-parametric methods, statistical inference and experimental design. Prerequisite: At least one college biology course or consent of instructor. (No credit if taken after EC 215 or MA 117.) 1 unit Ebersole, department.
240249 Special Topics in Biology. Special topics in Biology not offered on regular basis.
Block 2: 249 Autumn Field Ecology uses the natural events of the season as a springboard for exploring numerous biological phenomena. Topics for class discussion and field investigation include timekeeping in plants and animals, migratory preparations and long-distance navigation in birds, insects and select mammals, autumn rut among the ungulates, seed architecture and dispersal, food caching behavior, the extraordinary demands of hibernation and much more. Based partly off-campus plan to spend every day in the field with some overnights. Extra cost. Prerequisite: At least one college biology course or consent of instructor. 1 unit Marchand.
244
Histotechnique.
Students
will acquire the basic knowledge necessary to prepare animal and plant tissues
for examination by light microscopy. Theoretical aspects of fixation, paraffin
embedding, sectioning techniques, and the art of staining will be emphasized.
Interpretation of results will be facilitated through lecture/discussion
sessions highlighting the basics of histology. No prerequisite, however 109 or
105 would be helpful. Limit 16 students. (January
half-block.) 1/2 unit Hathaway.
245
Bioanalytical
Chemistry.
Analysis of biomolecules using chemical and biological techniques. Emphasis will
be placed on protein and DNA structure, chromatographic and electrophoretic
separations and methods of quantitation. Course format includes laboratories,
special projects and discussions of current literature and reviews. Prerequisite:
CH 251. (Also listed as Chemistry 345.) 1 unit Drossman.
301
Animal
Cell Physiology. Functions
of animal cells including: osmosis, membrane transport, neuronal potentials,
chemical signaling, contractility, and cellular aspects of the immune system.
Lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: 210 and CH 250 or equivalent. 1 unit Capen.
304
Immunology.
A
survey of the main elements of the human bodys defenses against invading
microorganisms. Emphasis is on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of B and T
lymphocyte functioning, along with consideration of autoimmune and immune
deficiency diseases. Lecture, discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: 210. 301
recommended. (Not offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
308
Advanced
Ecology. Field
studies and theoretical topics selected to illustrate the research process and
ecological thought. Will include use of ecological literature. Prerequisite:
208 or consent of instructor. 1 unit Ebersole.
309, 409 Research Problems in Biology. Independent research projects based on laboratory, field, or library investigation. Prerequisite: Two courses from 105, 108 or 109 and 210 (a total of 3 biology courses), consent of instructor, and registration at least one block prior to the block in which the research is to be initiated. Experimental studies completed away from campus must receive prior departmental approval. Prerequisites may be waived by written petition to the department, submitted by the student, through the supervising instructor for the course. (Class, laboratory or field activities arranged.) (Only 2 units from 309, 403, 409 or 499 may count toward the Biology major.) 1/2 or 1 unit Department.
311
Neuroscience. An introduction to brain-behavior relations that explores
human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. The neural substrates of several areas
are explored, including sensory systems, motor systems, emotions, memory,
attention, and higher cortical functions. Laboratory work emphasizes gross
neuroanatomy and neurohistology. Prerequisite: PY 100 or 101, or
BY 109, or consent of instructor (PY 201 recommended). 1 unit Jacobs.
312
Plant
Diversity & Conservation.
A comparative study of the life histories, ecology and evolution of organisms
traditionally considered in the realm of botany, including flowering plants,
gymnosperms, lower vascular plants, bryophytes, and fungi. Issues in plant
conservation such as habitat fragmentation, pollinator disruption, invasive
species, and genetic erosion will be discussed. Includes field and laboratory
work, and discussion of current literature.
Prerequisite: 105 and 208. 1 unit
Kelso.
330
Parasitic
Protozoa. The
biology of worms parasitic in humans and other animals. Lecture, laboratory and
readings will focus on host-parasite relations, life histories, morphology, and
physiology of parasitic protozoa. Prerequisite:
108 or 109 or consent of instructor. 1 unit Hathaway.
331 Parasitic Helminths. The biology of worms parasitic in humans and other animals. Lecture, laboratory and readings will focus on host-parasite relations, life histories, morphology, and physiology of parasitic helminths. Prerequisite: 108 or 109 or consent of instructor. 1 unit Hathaway.
332
Animal
Behavior. A
comparative study of the diversities of behavioral systems of animals. Lecture,
laboratory and field work include ethological theories and methods, emphasizing
observation, denotation and analysis of behavior. Prerequisite:
Two zoology courses or consent of instructor. (Also listed as Womens Studies
332.) 1 unit Rosenbaum.
340349 Special Topics in Biology. Special topics in biology not offered on a regular basis.
Half-Block: 341 Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Ecology of Belize. This course will serve as preparation for a full-block course taught in Belize. This half-block will require students to read extensively on some aspect of tropical forest ecology, coral reef ecology, and Mayan cultural ecology and present a report to the class. Students may have to visit the library at the University of Colorado in Boulder to find reading materials. To receive credit, students must enroll and successfully complete both this half-course and the full-block course, BY 342 Special Topics in Biology: Tropical and Mayan Cultural Ecology in Belize. A separate grade will be assigned for each course. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, BY 208, and enrollment in BY 342 (January half-block.) XX unit Capen, Snyder.
Block
5: 342 Special Topics in Biology: Tropical and Mayan Cultural Ecology in Belize.
This course, taught almost entirely in Belize, will allow students to study: 1)
tropical forest ecology in southern Belize, 2) the cultural ecology of Mayans in
the rainforest, and 3) coral reef ecology on Belize's barrier reef. The study of
Mayan cultural ecology will be enhanced by student homestays with Mayan families
in a tropical forest village. This course is linked to the January half-block
course, BY 341 (Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Ecology of Belize), and students
must enroll in both courses. A separate grade will be assigned for each course.
EXTRA EXPENSE. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, BY 208,
BY 341, and ability to swim. 1 unit Capen and Snyder.
344
Scanning
Electron Microscopy.
Basic principles of electron optical systems, image formation, specimen
preparation, and photography. Individual instruction in the care, use and
operation of the instrument as a research tool is emphasized. Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing and demonstrated
interest (through prior course work) in the natural sciences. 1 unit
Hathaway.
345
Transmission
Electron Microscopy. Basic
principles of electron optical systems, image formation, specimen preparation,
ultramicrotomy, and photography. Individual instruction in the care, use, and
operation of the instrument as a research tool is emphasized. Prerequisite:
210 and at least sophomore standing. 1 unit Hathaway.
351
Principles
of Genetics and Evolution. Nature,
transmission and expression of heredity information in living organisms; methods
of classical and molecular genetics; changes in genetic information which
underlie the process of evolution; and the process of evolution itself. Prerequisite: 210 or
consent of instructor. (No credit after 350 or 361.) (Not offered 2000-01.)
1 unit.
360
Bacterial
Physiology. Biology
of bacteria and their viruses with molecular, biochemical and evolutionary
considerations of ultrastructure, heredity, metabolism, growth and regulation.
The laboratory, integrated with lectures, forms a significant part of the
course. Prerequisite: 107, 210 and
CH 250 or equivalent. 1 unit Andrews.
361 Molecular and Classical Genetics. Nature, transmission and expression of hereditary information; readings and discussions of current literature in molecular and classical genetics; lecture and laboratory will include basic principles of molecular and classical genetics with an emphasis on concepts and laboratory techniques used in contemporary molecular genetic research. Prerequisite: 210 and CH 250 or consent of instructor. (No credit after 351.) 1 unit Anderson, Bertrand, Wilson.
362
Plant
Ecology. Descriptive
and analytical studies of plant communities and populations. Field work includes
sampling techniques and their application to answer specific research questions.
Readings and discussions cover the various perspectives and theories of plant
ecology. Prerequisite:
208. (Not offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
364
Plant
Cell Physiology. Structure
and functions of plant cells including respiration, photosynthesis,
photorespiration, nitrogen metabolism, water potentials and mineral nutrition.
Emphasis on laboratory investigations or research paper and discussion of
contemporary ideas in the discipline. Prerequisite:
105, 210 and CH 250 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor. 1 unit
Olney.
401
Seminar
in Human Physiology.
A capstone course primarily for senior biology majors. Through class
discussions, readings in the primary and secondary physiology literature, and
laboratory work, the course integrates students previous knowledge of
zoology, cell physiology, physics, and chemistry in an understanding of the
functioning of the human body. Prerequisite: 301. (Not
offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
403
Research
Problems in Biochemistry. An
independent research project Intended for biochemistry majors and based on
laboratory investigation in biochemistry. The original research topic should be
chosen by the student with advice from member(s) of the department prior to
registration in the class. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 345, 382 and consent of instructor. (Also listed as Chemistry 403.)
(Only 2 units from 309, 403, 409 and 499 may count toward the Biology major.) 1
unit Chemistry and Biology departments.
410 Ornithology. Identification, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds, including field and laboratory work. Prerequisite: 203 or consent of instructor. 1 unit Department.
412
Entomology.
Evolution,
taxonomy, structure, physiology, development, behavior and ecology of insects.
Laboratory includes identification, dissection, experimentation, curation and
field work. Prerequisite:
108, 208 or consent of instructor. (Not offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
415
Seminar
in Evolutionary Biology.
A capstone course primarily for upper level biology students. We will examine
and critique classical concepts of evolutionary theory and their modern
extensions through reading scientific literature and by drawing upon students
previous knowledge and experience in diverse fields of biology. 1 unit Heim.
440449 Special Topics in Biology. Special topics in biology not offered on a regular basis.
Block 1: 442 Microbial Extremophiles in Colorado. Selected topics in microbiology with particular emphasis on the isolation and identification of microbes from hot springs, salt flats, alkaline lakes and endolithic microbial communities in Colorado. Laboratory is the major component of the course. Prerequisite: 360 or consent of the instructor. 1 unit Andrews.
450
Advanced
Microbiology. Selected
topics from microbiology with particular emphasis on the isolation and
identification of microorganisms from hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Laboratory is the major part of the course. Prerequisite: 360 or its
equivalent or consent of instructor. (Not offered 2000-01.) 1 unit.
465
Molecular
Biology. Firsthand
laboratory experience in the basic techniques and concepts of molecular biology
supplemented with readings and discussions of current literature and reviews. Prerequisite: 210, 361,
and Chemistry 250. 1 unit Bertrand.
499 Senior Thesis. Writing of the senior thesis based on data from an undergraduate research project. The thesis topic is to be chosen by the student following consultation with a member of the Department of Biology faculty who agrees to serve as the project and thesis adviser. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Only 2 units from 309, 403, 409, may count toward the Biology major; only 1 unit of 499 may count toward the major.) 1/2 or 1 unit Department.
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