Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999Biol 102. Opportunities in Biology. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Orientation to the scope of the biological sciences, and discussion of professional opportunities. Required of first year biology majors.
Biol 109. Introductory Biology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Life considered at cellular, organism, and population levels. Function and diversity of the living world. Presentation of basic biological principles as well as topics and issues of current human interest. Non-majors only. Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: 109, 201.
Biol 123. Environmental Biology. (Same as Env S 123.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution. Does not count toward credits required in Biology major.
Biol 201. Principles of Biology I. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: High school biology and chemistry or credit or enrollment in Chem 163 or 177. Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; the nature of heredity; evolution; diversity of microbial, plant, and animal life; and principles of ecology.
Biol 201L. Principles of Biology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201. Laboratory to accompany 201. Materials fee.
Biol 202. Principles of Biology II. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 201. Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity; evolution; form and function of microbial, plant, and animal life.
Biol 202L. Principles of Biology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: credit or enrollment in 202. Laboratory to accompany 202. Materials fee.
Biol 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq:; Sophomore classification and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Biol 301. Principles of Genetics. (Same as Gen 301.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 201L and 202 L, credit or enrollment in organic chemistry. Introduction to the principles of transmission and molecular genetics of plants, animals, and bacteria. Recombination, structure and replication of DNA, gene expression, cloning, quantitative and population genetics. Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: 301 and 301L, Gen 260, Gen 301, Gen 320, and Agron 320.
Biol 301L. Genetics Laboratory. (Same as Gen 301L.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 301. Laboratory to accompany 301. Materials fee. Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: 301 and 301L, Gen 260, Gen 301, Gen 320, and Agron 320.
Biol 302. Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 301. Integration of elementary principles of metabolism, bioenergetics, cell structure and function to develop a molecular view of how the cell works.
Biol 302L. Molecular Cell Biology and Biochem-istry Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 302. Laboratory to accompany 302. Materials fee.
Biol 303. Biological Evolution. (Same as Bot 303, Zool 303.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 301. The mechanisms of evolution. Topics in microevolution: population genetics, natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation. Macroevolution: speciation, extinction, phylogeny, and major evolutionary patterns.
Biol 312. Ecology. (Same as A Ecl 312, Bot 312.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: 201L and 202L. Fundamental concepts and principles of ecology dealing with organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Laboratory and field exercises examine ecological principles and methods as well as illustrate habitats. Materials fee.
Biol 312I. Ecology. (Same as Ia LL 312I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Biol 374. Insects and Our Health. (Same as Ent 374.) See Entomology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Biol 394. International Field Trips in Biology. Cr. 2 to 4 each time taken. Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application. Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to international locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in 201 Bessey Hall for trip schedule. A. Pre-trip Seminar. Cr. 1. Discussion of relevant biological and cultural topics during semester preceding trip. B. Field trip. Cr. 1 to 3. Trip to international location under supervision of faculty member. Report required. Field trip fee.
Biol 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior classification and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Biol 403I. Evolution. (Same as Ia LL 403I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Biol 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor. See also 490 offerings in biological science departments. No more than 9 credits in Biol 490 may be counted toward graduation. I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory U. Laboratory teaching experience. Cr. 1 to 2. For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. R. Biological research. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. For students registering to work on an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Biol 495. Undergraduate Seminar. Cr. 1. F. Prereq: 15 credits in biological science. Current issues in biology investigated. Graduate school and employment opportunities discussed. Practice given in résumé writing and interview techniques.
Biol 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Senior classification and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.