(Crosslisted with Hort) II; 3 cr (I). The objective of the course is to familiarize students with recombinant DNA technology. This will be accomplished through lectures as well as hands on exposure to methodologies used in molecular biology laboratories. P: Biochem 501 or 621 or Genetics 466 or Bact 303, 304 or cons inst. 15 cr. rule

II; 2 cr (B-I). P: Kinesiology major; kinesiology majors must take Anatomy 328 prior to or concurrent with Anatomy 329. Required for dance-related majors. Open to Fr. ( overlap w/ Zoo 430 - Comparative Anat. )

I or II; 3 cr (I). Primate behavior examined from an evolutionary and ecological perspective, focusing on adaptations to the social and nonsocial environment. Topics include: nepotism, reciprocity, competition, cooperation, and sex differences; the ecological role of primates in their communities is discussed. P: Anthro 105, 107, or equiv, or cons inst. 15 cr. rule

I, II, SS; 3 cr (B-I). Basic biology of procaryotic microorganisms, including structure, function, physiology genetics and ecology of bacteria. If a laboratory is desired, con-current registration in Bact 304 is recommended. P: Prev crse in botany, zool, Biocore or gen biol; 1 sem org chem or con reg.No degree cr for both Bact 101 & 303. Required of Bact majors, recommended for biol sci majors.

I, II, SS; 2 cr (B-I). Introduction to modern laboratory techniques used to study the distribution and properties of microorganisms. This is the companion lab to Bacteriology 303. Degree credits cannot be earned in both Bacteriology 102 and 304. P: Bact 303 or con reg. No degree cr for both Bact 102 & 304. Required of Bact majors & recommended for bio-sci majors.

I, II; 3 cr (P-A). Chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems. Not accepted toward departmental M.S. or Ph.D. degree. P: Chem 341 or 343. 15 cr. rule

I; 3-4 cr (P-A). Chemistry of biological materials, intermediary metabolism and protein structure. First semester of a year long first course in biochemistry. P: Chem 345. Honors stdts register for 4 cr, all others register for 3 cr. 15 cr. rule

I, SS; 3 cr (B-I). Lectures and conferences on introductory aspects of biological chemistry with an emphasis on providing a broad overview of both basic and clinical aspects of human biochemistry for health professionals. P: Chem 104 or 108 or equiv.

II; 3 cr (B-A). Lectures and conferences on basic principles of biological chemistry with emphasis on its application to the medical sciences. P: Chem 341 or 343 or cons inst. 15 cr. rule

II, SS; 2 cr (B-A). Lab and conferences on basic principles of biological chemistry with emphasis on general methods and techniques. P: BmolChem 503 or Biochem 501 or equiv; 503 may be taken con; or cons inst. 15 cr. rule

Even yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-I). Ecology of insects as individuals, populations, and components of communities and ecosystems. Emphasis on interactions of insects with their biotic and abiotic environment. P: Entom/Zool 302 or course in zool; Math 112 or equiv.

(Crosslisted with Land Arc) II; 3 cr (B-I). Types, origins, settings, and structure of wetlands. Physical, biological, and cultural values, uses and assessments. Physical and biological characteristics and dynamics. Protection, management and restoration. Field trips, literature review, term paper, and personal observations required. P: Upper class st; basic college- level biology or equiv (such as relevant physical sciences).

I or SS; 3 cr (B-I). Lecture labs wholly in field for intensive study of behavior of plants and animals and their relationship to environments and human impacts. Individual and group observations, measurements, interpretation, reports, typing personal experience with specifics to basic principles. P: Some basic biology & ecology recommended; cons inst.

I, II; 2 cr (A). Students gain practical experience in classical and molecular genetic laboratory techniques using plants, animals, and fungi. Topics include complementation and linkage analysis, gene mapping, library screening, yeast and bacterial transformation, restriction analysis, PCR, sequencing, and Southern blot analysis. P: Genetics 466 or equiv. 15 cr. rule

II; 3 cr (B-I). Principles of classical and molecular genetic analysis taught through readings in the scientific literature. P: Genetics 466 (or equiv) & genetics major or cons inst. Required of all undergrad genetics majors. 15 cr. rule

I, II; 3 cr (B-I). Lecture, discussion. An introduction to the immune response to infectious disease. Examines the role of the host in host-parasite relationships using select microbial agents or antigens to illustrate the nonspecific and specific mechanisms of host defenses. Includes study of the nonspecific inflammatory response, the nature of microbial antigens, current concepts of antibody and cell-mediated immune reactions to infectious agents and the principles underlying the development of vaccines. P: HS biol, chem, 1 sem of college biol; So st; to receive cr for both MM&I 341 & 528, MM&I 341 must be completed first.

(Crosslisted with Ahabs, Bact) I; 3 cr (I). Development and functions of immune response in animals; a comprehensive study of experimental humoral and cellular immunity. P: Two sem chem and one sem zoology or gen biology. 15 cr. rule

I or II or SS; 3 cr (B-I). Evolutionary and physiological mechanisms of animal behavior including aggressive, reproductive, communicative, and social behaviors, behavioral development. P: Psych 201 or 202 or 281, and either Zool 101 or Zool 151/152 or Biocore 301.

(overlap w/ Z425) 15 cr. rule

I or II or SS; 3 cr (B-I). Evolution fro m m onkey to humans of intelligence, social behavior, emotion, growth, and bodily structure. P: Psych 201 or 202 or 281 or cons inst. 15 cr. rule

I or II or SS; 3 cr (B-I). Physiological mechanisms determining reflex action, emotions, locomotion, motor skills, thinking and language, effects of drugs, internal secretions, and neural lesions on behavior. P: Psych 201 or 202 or 281; Zoo 101/102 or Zoo/Bot 151/152 or Biocore 301; con reg in Psych 455.

(overlap w/ Z523) 15 cr. rule

I or II or SS; 1 cr (B-I). Introduction to research techniques and experimental methods of physiological psychology. Emphasis on the surgical, histological and elec-trophysiological techniques for studying the neural mechanisms of behavior. P: Psych 201 or 202 or 281; Zoo 101/102 or Zoo/Bot 151/152 or Biocore 301; con reg in Psych 454 . 15 cr. rule

I, II, SS; 5 cr (B-I). Lectures, recitations, demonstrations, and labs. P: Biol or zool & gen chem before enroll. Not open to Fr.

(overlap w/ Biocore 323, Z611/612) 3 of 5 credits may apply

II; 3 cr (B-I). Life history, ecology, distribution, and taxonomy of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Birds will be covered only briefly. North American (particularly Wisconsin ) species will be emphasized. Designed as a foundation for detailed study of vertebrates or to satisfy a basic interest in natural history. P: So st & an elementary crse in Zool.

(Crosslisted with Entom, Pl Path, Soil Sci, Ahabs, M&Envtox) I, II; 1 cr (B-I). Lectures by resident and visiting professors on toxicology and problems related to biologically active substances in the environment. 15 cr. rule

….others approved on a case by case basis
* indicates course may have some overlap issues with others in zoology