Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences

SUMMER 2008 COURSE OFFERINGS

First Intensive 6-Week Session

Second Intensive 6-Week Session

Regular 8-Week Session

Special 6-Week Session for Teachers

Special 10-Week Field Program:

critical dates for registration

NEWNew / Special Courses for Summer Semester:

FIRST 6-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

[May 17 - June 27]

BIOLOGY COURSES

Note:The 100-level biology courses are intended primarily for non-science majors. BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 102, 106, or 168 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory. BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 100, 108, 110, or 112 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory. Courses with "Human" in their title discuss biological principles using humans as the main illustrative example.

BIO 102 Human Genetics, Reproduction, and Development (3-0-3).
Section 200: 10:00am - 11:30am, MTWTh. Staff
Genetics and development of humans including application of genetic technology to humans. Natural Science. BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 102 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 106 Human Biology in Health and Disease (3-0-3).
Section 200: 10:00am - 11:30am, MTWTh. Dr. Krebs
Section 250: 4:00pm - 5:30pm, MTWTh. Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Introduction to biological principles. Discussion of cell structure, cell function, and physiology of digestion, circulation, excretion, and coordination in normal and disease states. Natural Science. BIO 107 may be taken concurrently to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 107 Human Biology Laboratory (0-4-2).BIO 107 is a two-credit course. Each section meets for a 50 minute lecture/demonstration session, and for a 110 minute laboratory session. The two sessions meet either the same day or different days, depending on the section number.
Section 200: 9:00am - 11:50am, MW. Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 201: 12:00pm - 2:50pm, MW. Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 202: 3:00pm - 5:50pm, MW. Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Laboratory study of diverse aspects of human biology. Topics include cell structure and function, human anatomy, physiology, disease, genetics, reproduction, development, and aging. Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 200 Introductory Biology I (3-0-3). Corequisite: BIO 201.
Section 200: 2:00pm - 3:30pm, MTWTh. Staff.
An introduction to modern biology covering basic principles of molecular and cell biology, immunity, genetics, evolution, and biological classification. Natural Science.

BIO 201 Introductory Biology Laboratory I (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 200.
Section 200: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, Th.. Staff.
Section 201: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, Th.. Staff.
Section 202: 10:00am - 11:50am, Th.. Staff.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 200. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 264 Introductory Microbiology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Upper-level high school biology or BI0 101. Corequisite: BIO 265.
Section 200: 8:00am - 9:30am, MTWTh. Dr. Lindmark.
 Principles of microbiology, and immunology, including pathogenic microorganisms, and viruses. Natural Science.

BIO 265 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 264.
Section 200: 10:00am - 11:50am, MW. Dr. Lindmark / Staff.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 264. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 266 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Upper-level high school biology, or BIO 106, or HED 210. Corequisite: BIO 267.
Section 200: 8:00am - 9:30am, MTWTh. Staff
Systems approach to human anatomy and physiology. Natural Science.

BIO 267 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 266.
Section 200: 10:00am - 11:50am, MW. Staff
Section 201: 10:00am - 11:50am, TTh. Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 266. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 302 Animal Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 200 and 202. Corequisite: BIO 303.
Section 200: 12:00pm - 1:30pm MW. Dr. Krebs.
Animal diversity, structure, function, and evolution.

BIO 303 Animal Biology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 302.
Section 200: 2:00pm - 3:50pm Th. Dr. Krebs/Staff.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 302.

BIO 308 Cell Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: CHM 331.
Section 1: 10:15am - 11:45am MTWTh. Staff
Structure, function, and biogenesis of cellular organelles and the cytoskeleton. Discussions of development at the cellular level, inter- and intra-cellular signaling, and regulation of the cell cycle.

BIO 309 Cell Biology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 308.
Section 200: 8:00am - 9:50am Th. Staff
Section 201: 12:00pm - 1:50pm Th. Staff.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 308.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES

EVS 206 Introduction to Environmental Science (4-0-4).
Section 206: 1:00pm - 3:05pm MTTTh. Dr. Clapham .
An introduction to the interlinkages of nature, with substantive materials from geology, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, anthropology, political sciences and many other areas. The role of humans as destroyers and conservationists in nature will be studied. Natural and human caused hazards and prevention will be investigated. Natural Science. Primarily for majors; Bio 108 is similar, but for non-majors

GEOLOGY COURSES

GEO 100 Introductory Geology (3-0-3). Corequisite: GEO 101.
Section 201: 10:00am - 11:30am, MTWTh. Dr. Babaei
 Basic instruction concerning the composition of the earth, with a detailed discussion of the physical and chemical processes that bring about its continual evolution. Natural Science.

GEO 101 Introductory Geology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: GEO 100.
Section 201: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, MTWTh. Dr. Babaei / Staff
 Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 100. Natural Science Laboratory.

SECOND 6-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

[June 30 - August 8]

BIOLOGY COURSES

Note: Courses numbered 200 and above are intended primarily for Biology majors, Health Science majors, and other science majors.

BIO 202 Introductory Biology II (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 200. Corequisite: BIO 203.
Section 300: 2:00pm - 3:30pm, MTWTh. Staff
 An introduction to modern biology including a survey of biological diversity, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, principles of ecology, and human impact on ecosystems. Natural Science.

BIO 203 Introductory Biology Laboratory II (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 202.
Section 300: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, Th.. Staff
Section 301: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, Th.. Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 202. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 268 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 266. Corequisite BIO 269.
Section 300: 8:00am - 9:30am, MTWTh. Staff
 Continuation of BIO 266. Systems approach to human anatomy and physiology. Natural Science.

BIO 269 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 268.
Section 301: 10:00am - 11:50am, TTh. Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 268. Natural Science Laboratory.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES

 

GEOLOGY COURSES

GEO 100 Introductory Geology (3-0-3). Corequisite: GEO 101.
Section 300: 10:00am - 11:30am, MTWTh. Dr. Babaei
Section 902: 12:00pm - 1:30pm, MTWTh. Staff Note: this section meets at the East Center.
Basic instruction concerning the composition of the earth, with a detailed discussion of the physical and chemical processes that bring about its continual evolution. Natural Science.

GEO 101 Introductory Geology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: GEO 100.
Section 300: 12:00pm - 1:50pm, MTWTh. Dr. Babaei / Staff
Section 902: 2:00pm - 3:50pm, MTWTh. Dr. Babaei / Staff. Note: this section meets at the East Center.
 Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 100. Natural Science Laboratory.

EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

[May 19 - July 13: final exam July 14]

BIOLOGY COURSES

BIO 453 Field Experience in Ecology and Conservation Biology (1 to 6). Instructor: Dr. Walton. This course will examine principles of ecology and conservation biology through field research in a natural setting. Students will participate in research projects emphasizing analyses of biodiversity, population demography, species interactions, or behavior.
Section 100: TBA Dr. Walton

BIO 490 Honors Research (1 or 2). Prerequisite: Honors degree status. Supervised research in a faculty member's laboratory on a project approved by the Honors Program Committee. May be repeated for credit.
Section 101: TBA Dr. Modney
Section 102: TBA Dr. Modney

BIO 491 Honors Thesis and Defense (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 100: TBA. Dr. Modney
Written report on honors research project and a public defense of the thesis before a faculty committee. Writing.

BIO 492 Honors Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 100: 1:00pm - 2:50pm, Th. Dr. Sam-Yellowe The topic is "TBA"
Oral reports on selected topics, including the honors research project. May be repeated for credit. Writing.

BIO 495 Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in biology.
Section 100: 1:00pm - 2:50pm, Th. Dr. Sam-Yellowe The topic is "TBA."
Presentation of student reports on topics of the instructor's choice. Writing.

BIO 496 Independant Study(0-4-2).Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing and permission of instructor.
Section 101: TBA Dr. Modney

BIO 497 Independant Study (0-8-4). Prerequisties: Junior or Senior Standing and permission of instructor.
Section 101: TBA Dr. Modney

BIO 688 / 888 Graduate Seminar (1-0-1).
Section 951: :00pm - 6:30pm. Th. Philip Howe .
The topic of section 951 is "TBA" This section will meet at CCF .
 Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered every term.

BIO 690 Qualifying Exam- Ms (1-0-1).
Section 100: TBA Dr. Dean

BIO 691/891 Laboratory Research
Section 100: TBA Dr. Dean

BIO 695 Research- Ms
Section 101: TBA Dr. Dean
Section 901: TBA Dr. Moravec. Note: This section will meet at CCF

BIO 895 Research- PhD
Section 101: TBA Dr. Dean
Section 901: TBA Dr. Moravec. Note: This section will meet at CCF

GEOLOGY COURSES

GEO 490 Internship in Geology. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 101: TBA Dr. Babaei

GEO 496 Indepedant Study in Geology. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 101: TBA Dr. Babaei

GEO 497 Research. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 101: TBA Dr. Babaei

GEO 499 Exit Evaluation. (0-1-0) Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Section 100: TBA Dr. Babaei

Enviromental Science Courses

EVS 490 Internship in Environmental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 100: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

EVS 496 Independant Study (0-8-4). Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 101: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

EVS 497 Research in Enviromental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Section 101: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

EVS 499 Exit Evaluation
Section 100: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

EVS 691 Ms Research in Environmental Science
Section 101: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

EVS 695 Ms Research in Environmental Science
Section 101: TBA Dr. Wolin and Dr. Yuan

TWELVE-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

[May 19 - August 10: final exam August 11]

BIOLOGY COURSES

BIO 453 Field Experience in Ecology and Conservation Biology (1 to 6). Section 1. Instructor: Dr. Walton.
This course will examine principles of ecology and conservation biology through field research in a natural setting. Students will participate in research projects emphasizing analyses of biodiversity, population demography, species interactions, or behavior.

BIO 651/851 Advanced Research in Field Biology (0-6-3). Prerequisites: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of the instructor. Section 1. Instructor: Dr. Walton.
This course will examine field techniques for the analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects.

BIO 653/853 Advanced Research in Field Biology (0-8-4). Four-credit version of BIO 651/851. Section 1. Instructor: Dr. Walton.

SPECIAL 6-WEEK SEASONAL SESSION

[June 16 - July 25]

BIOLOGY COURSES

BIO 380 Biology Content for Middle School Teachers (3-4-5). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. No credit towards biology major or minor.
Section 470: 9:00am - 11:30am, MTWThF. Staff.
Biological concepts relevant to students seeking middle school licensure will be discussed and related to timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities.

BIO 580 Biology Content for Middle School Teachers (3-4-5). Enrollment is restricted to in-service middle school teachers without science specialty and students enrolled in the M. Ed. Middle School Science program. No credit towards completion of a graduate degree in biology.
Section 470: 9:00am - 11:30am, MTWThF. Staff
Biological concepts relevant to teaching middle-school-level biology will be discussed and related to timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities.

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