Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997Ia LL 205. Flora of the Iowa Lakes Region. Cr. 2. SS.
Ia LL 301I. Iowa Natural History. Same as A Ecl 301I, Bot 301I, Zool 301I. Cr. 4. Alt. SS., offered 1997. Prereq: One course in the biological sciences. Biological diversity and its causes examined through lectures and field trips to native lake, marsh, forest, and prairie habitats; topics include measuring the environment, sampling and identifying organisms, experimenting with the ecosystem, understanding species interactions, and appreciating influences of past and present climates and geological events on natural ecosystems of the region.
Ia LL 302I. Plant-animal Interactions. Same as Bot 302I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Prereq: One course in the biological sciences. Introduction to co-evolution of plants and animals; emphasis on dispersal, pollination, and plant-herbivore interactions; field and laboratory work, reading, discussion.
Ia LL 303I. Undergraduate Internships. Same as A Ecl 303I. Cr. 1 to 5. SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing. Placement with county conservation boards, camps, parks, etc. for experience as interpreters, rangers, and technicians.
Ia LL 304I. Regional Geology of Northwest Iowa. Same as Geol 304I. Cr. 3. SS. An examination of basic processes that have shaped the earth's surface with emphasis on glacial, weathering, erosion, and riverine processes; emphasis on the surficial geology of northwest Iowa.
Ia LL 312I. Ecology. Same as A Ecl 312I, Biol 312I, Bot 312I, Zool 312I. Cr. 3. SS. An introduction to the principles of ecology at the population, community and ecosystem level. Field studies of local lakes, wetlands and prairies are used to examine factors controlling distributions, interactions, and roles of plants and animals in native ecosystems.
Ia LL 326I. Ornithology. Same as A Ecl 326I. Cr. 3. SS. The biology, ecology, and behavior of birds with emphasis on field studies of local avifauna. Group projects stress techniques of population analysis and methodology for population studies. Students should consider concurrent registration in Advanced Field Ornithology (Ia LL 526).
Ia LL 364I. Biology of Aquatic Plants. Same as Bot 364I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1997. A field-oriented introduction to the taxonomy and ecology of aquatic plants in lakes, wetlands and rivers. Individual or group projects.
Ia LL 367I. Plant Taxonomy. Same as Bot 367I. Cr. 4. SS. Basic principles of classification and evolution of vascular plants; taxonomic tools, techniques, and native flora; emphasis on field collections and group projects.
Ia LL 371I. Field Entomology. Same as Ent 371I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1997. Field and laboratory study of insects, their diversity, life history; emphasis on ecology and behavior.
Ia LL 403I. Evolution. Same as Biol 403I, Bot 403I, Zool 403I. Cr. 3. SS. Mechanisms and patterns in micro-evolution and macroevolution. Field exercises will emphasize studies of natural selection, adaptation, genetic variation, and population genetics of local plant and animal populations. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 415I. Developmental Biology of Freshwater Invertebrates. Same as Zool 415I. Cr. 3. SS. Spawning, cleavage, cell lineages, torsions, appendage specialization, hormonal control, regeneration, colonies, grafting; varied habitats allow comparative approach with many species; field collections, culturing, analytical and experimental procedures. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 419I. Vertebrate Ecology and Evolution. Same as A Ecl 419I, Zool 419I. Cr. 4. SS. Field and laboratory study of representative vertebrates of northwestern Iowa. Observations and experimentation emphasize ecological histories by integrating concepts of functional morphology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 422I. Prairie Ecology. Same as Bot 422I. Cr. 4. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic principles in biological sciences and ecology. Basic patterns and underlying physical and biotic causes of both regional and local distributions of plants and animals of North American prairies; field and laboratory analyses and projects. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 427I. Archaeology. Same as Anthr 427I. Cr. 3. SS. Nature of cultural and environmental evidence in archaeology and how they are used to model past human behavior and land use; emphasis on Iowa prehistory; basic reconnaissance surveying and excavation techniques. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 484I. Plant Ecology. Same as Bot 484I. Cr. 3. SS. Principles of plant population, community, and ecosystem ecology illustrated through studies of native vegetation in local prairies, wetlands and forests. Group or individual projects. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Ia LL 490I. Undergraduate Independent Study. Same as A Ecl 490, Biol 490I, Bot 490I, Zool 490I. Cr. 1 to 5. SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification and permission of instructor.
Ia LL 501I. Freshwater Algae. Same as Bot 501I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1997. Structure and taxonomy of freshwater algae based on field collected material; emphasis on genus-level identifications made by students; habitats visited include lakes, fens, streams, and rivers; algal ecology.
Ia LL 503. Graduate Internships. Cr. 1 to 5. SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate standing. Placement with county conservation boards, camps, parks, schools, etc. for experience as interpreters, rangers, technicians, and teachers.
Ia LL 508I. Aquatic Biology. Same as A Ecl 508I. Cr. 4. SS. Prereq: Courses in ecology, chemistry, and physics. Analysis of aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on basic ecological principles; ecological theories tested in the field; identification of common aquatic plants and animals.
Ia LL 511I. Field Parasitology. Same as Zool 511I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1997. Ecology and life history of parasites, protozoans, helminths, arthropods; field and laboratory investigations including preparation, identification, and morphology of representative types and stages; general and comparative concepts of parasitology.
Ia LL 520I. Fish Ecology. Same as A Ecl 520I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Basic principles of fish interaction with the biotic and abiotic environment. Field methods, taxonomy, and biology of fish with emphasis on the fish fauna of northwestern Iowa.
Ia LL 526. Advanced Field Ornithology. Cr. 2. SS. Prereq: Concurrent registration in 326I. Field study of birds of the upper Midwest; extended field trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin; individual or group project. Field trip fee.
Ia LL 560I. Restoration Ecology. Same as Bot 560I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1997. Prereq: A course in ecology. Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.
Ia LL 563I. Conservation Biology. Same as Bot 563I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Prereq: 312I. Population- and community-level examination of factors influencing the viability of plant and animal populations from both demographic and genetic perspectives; assessment of biodiversity; design and management of preserves.
Ia LL 564I. Wetland Ecology. Same as Bot 564I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Prereq: 312I. Ecology, classification, creation, restoration, and management of wetlands. Field studies will examine the composition, structure and functions of local natural wetlands and restored prairie pothole wetlands. Individual or group projects.
Ia LL 570. Techniques for Biology Teaching. Cr. 1 or 2 each time taken. SS. The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in high school biology courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A. Animal Biology
B. Plant Biology
C. Fungi and Lichens
D. Aquatic Ecology
E. Prairie Ecology
F. Wetland Ecology
G. Limnology
Ia LL 575I. Field Mycology. Same as Bot 575I. Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 1996. Identification and classification of the common fungi; techniques for identification, preservation, and culture practiced with members of the various fungi groups.
Ia LL 580I. Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms. Same as Bot 580I. Cr. 4. SS. Field and laboratory study of freshwater diatoms--most genera, some species: techniques in collection, preparation, and identification of diatom samples; study of environ-mental factors affecting growth, distribution, taxonomy; project design and execution. Micro-scopes available, but students with high-quality oil immersion lens binocular microscopes are encouraged to bring them.
Ia LL 590I. Graduate Independent Study. Same as A Ecl 590I, Bot 590I, Zool 590I. Cr. 1 to 5. SS. Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor.
Ia LL 699I. Research. Same as A Ecl 699I, Bot 699I, Zool 699I. Cr. 2 to 5.