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Transfer Student Courses in BiologyThis page was created at 7:11 PM on Mon, Jan 21, 2002. Winter Academic Term, 2002 (January 7 - April 26)Open courses in Biology Wolverine Access Subject listing for BIOLOGY Winter Academic Term '02 Time Schedule for Biology.
BIOLOGY 108. Introduction to Animal Diversity.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Philip Myers (pmyers@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Credit is granted for a combined total of 12 credits elected in introductory biology. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The goal of this course is to describe the diversity of animals. Students will learn about the diversity of animal life, accumulate information and experience that will enhance their appreciation of the natural world, and gain background to enable them to understand better current issues concerning biodiversity and conservation. Lectures will be presented by faculty who work with the animals being considered. Topics for each group of animals studied will include a description of diversity, evolutionary background, natural history, and issues concerning conservation or biodiversity. Students will attend three lectures and one discussion section per week. Grades for the course will be based on two midterms, a paper, participation in discussion section activities, and a final exam. Textbooks: Animal Diversity, 2nd. edition, by Hickman, Roberts, and Larson. Diversity of Life, College Edition, by E.L. Wilson.
BIOLOGY 130. Animal Behavior.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Robert B Payne (rbpayne@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Credit is granted for a combined total of 12 credits elected in introductory biology. (3). (NS). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The course is an introduction to the behavior of animals in their natural environment. Social behavior of birds, mammals, and insects is emphasized. Topics include:
The course objectives are to gain a background in the natural behavior of animals and to explain the evolution of behavior. By the end of the course you should be able to:
The course consists of lectures, readings, slides, and movies. Grades are based on two midterms and a final exam; exams are multiple choice. Texts: The Selfish Gene (rev. ed., R. Dawkins) and Animal Behavior, an Evolutionary Approach (7th ed., J. Alcock).
BIOLOGY 255. Plant Diversity.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Michael J Wynne (mwynne@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (5). (NS). (BS). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement. Laboratory fee ($60) required. Credits: (5). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($60) required. Course Homepage: http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/courses/bio255/bio255.html An introductory botany course covering a broad spectrum of topics including principles of plant systematics, evolution, growth, and development. The lectures and laboratories concentrate on a group-by-group treatment of plant diversity, ranging from algae and fungi through primitive vascular plants and culminating in flowering plants. The approach is an evolutionary perspective, treating plants as organisms and emphasizing the innovations and structural adaptations of the various plant groups as well as life history strategies. Such topics as pollination biology, plant speciation, and vegetational biomes are included. The course also includes plant growth and structure. Two field trips are scheduled. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour labs per week. A total of three lecture tests and three laboratory tests will be scheduled. Text: Raven et al., Biology of Plants, 6th edition.
BIOLOGY 307. Developmental Biology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Ronald E Ellis (ronellis@umich.edu) , Rolf Andre Bodmer (rolf@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 305. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/courses/bio307/Bio307.html Developmental Biology (307) provides an introduction to the principles involved in the development of a single fertilized egg into a complex organism, which consists of many specialized tissues and organs. We emphasize the experimental evidence that leads to our current understanding of development, evidence that involves a variety of molecular, genetic and cell-biological studies. Because of the unity of life, we also take a comparative approach, and discuss experiments in numerous vertebrate and invertebrate animal model systems that elucidated fundamental developmental processes.
BIOLOGY 310. Introductory Biochemistry.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Karen A Ocorr (kocorr@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 162 or a 200-level course in Biology taken at UM; and Chem. 210. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Biol. 311, Biol. Chem. 415, or Chemistry 451. (4). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://biology.lsa.umich.edu/~www/bio310/ Introductory Biochemistry is designed to be a general introduction to the chemistry of biological systems. The biweekly lectures for this course are designed to help student put biochemical reactions into a cellular context. Students are exposed to the strategies used by cells and multicellular organisms to coordinate the activity of various metabolic pathways. Topics covered include: protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics; molecular biology techniques, intermediary metabolism; photosynthesis; transcription; translation; and the hormonal regulation of metabolism. In addition to the lectures, there is a weekly discussion session which has a project-based format. Students are provided with an opportunity to become more actively involved in their own learning experience and to further explore the relationship between biochemistry and the world around them through weekly mini-presentations. The weekly projects are designed to help students master the material using the Internet, scientific literature, etc. Discussion sessions are informal, allowing students ample opportunity to discuss the lecture topics and ask questions. There is an extensive web site for this course providing students with numerous additional resources to help them master the material (http://biology.lsa.umich.edu/~www/bio310/). Grades in this course are based on performance in the discussion session, two in-class exams, and a final exam. Textbook: Lehringer's Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox. Absolute, Ultimate Guide to Principles of Biochemistry by Osgood and Ocorr.
BIOLOGY 311. Introductory Biochemistry.
Section 001 – ORIENTATION MEETING MON., JAN. 7, 6-7 PM., NS AUD. SELF-PACED, PERSONALIZED SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION. MIDTERM EXAM WED., FEB. 20, 6-9 PM; FINAL EXAM FRI., APRIL 19, 6-9 PM.Instructor(s): Marcy P Osgood (mosgood@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 162 or a 200-level course in Biology taken at UM; and Chem. 210. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Biol. 310, Biol. Chem. 415, or Chem 451. (4). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://biology.lsa.umich.edu/courses/bio311/ This course is taught by a self-paced, personalized system of instruction. Students interact, according to their own schedules, with undergraduate TA's. The student takes both a written and an oral quiz for each of 12 units which is graded and evaluated by the TA. If mastery is attained, the student may proceed to the next unit. Grades are assigned according to the number of units successfully completed and performance on the midterm and final examinations. This system is designed to take into consideration different rates of individual learning as well as to eliminate competition among students. TA's are available approximately 75-80 hours/week. Textbook: Lehninger's Principles of Biochemistry. 3rd Edition.
BIOLOGY 419. Endocrinology Laboratory.
Instructor(s): Sushama Denver (spavgi@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Biol. 418. (3). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement. Laboratory fee ($70) required. Credits: (3). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($70) required. Course Homepage: http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/~www/bio419/ This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with methods used in endocrinological investigations. The students will learn techniques ranging from the organismal to the molecular level. The course emphasizes hypothesis testing, modern techniques, and data analysis. Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 418 is required to take this course. The enrollment is limited to 12 students. Students should be aware that this course uses live animals. The laboratory will meet twice a week (a four-hour session and a two-hour session), however, students should anticipate an additional two or three hours laboratory time at various (and occasionally odd) times in the week. Course assignments include a term paper, quizzes, and other short assignments.
BIOLOGY 429. Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology.
Section 001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 427 or 428, or concurrent enrollment in Biol. 428. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Biol. Chem. 416 or 516. (3). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement. Laboratory fee ($70) required. Credits: (3). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($70) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The course consists of one lecture and two four hour laboratory sessions each week. Additional time outside of scheduled laboratory sessions will be required. The lectures provide the background for techniques used in the laboratory and assume a fundamental knowledge of cell and molecular biology. The laboratory sessions introduce microscopy, biochemical approaches, and nucleic acid and protein techniques. Grades are based on two exams, laboratory practical quizzes, and a group grant proposal. The course can be used to satisfy requirements in the Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration and Microbiology Concentration. It is also appropriate for the Biology Concentration.
BIOLOGY 430. Molecular Biology of Plants.
Section 001.Instructor(s): John W Schiefelbein (schiefel@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 305; and 310 or 311, or Biol. Chem. 415. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The topic of this course is major advances in understanding molecular processes in plants, and the contribution of molecular biological techniques to these advances. The course is intended for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. The course will begin with an overview of the basic techniques of molecular biology such as cloning and sequencing of DNA, transformation, and analysis of gene expression. We will then examine selected topics in detail, including genome structure, biochemical pathways, photoreception, photosynthesis, signaling, and development. We will read and then discuss research publications in class. Student performance will be evaluated on the basis of class presentations and participation, and two examinations.
BIOLOGY 472. Plant-Animal Interactions.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Beverly J Rathcke (brathcke@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 281. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this course, we will examine the ecology and evolution of the interactions between plants and animals and fungi including herbivory, pollination, dispersal, and resource mutualisms. Current theory, hypothesis testing, and empirical approaches will be examined in depth. The format will include two 1.5 hour lectures with interactive discussions per week. Readings will be from the current literature. No textbook is required. Assignments will include short papers or essays, a term paper with peer review, and an oral presentation. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students.
BIOLOGY 476 / NRE 476. Ecosystem Ecology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): George W Kling II (gwk@umich.edu) , Donald R Zak (drzak@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: An ecology course in the department of Biology, or an ecology course approved by the instructor; and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/~gwk/teaching/ecosystems/476home.html Ecosystem Ecology focuses on current theories regarding the control and function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, the approaches and techniques being used to test these theories, and the application of theory to the management and restoration of ecosystems. The scope includes examples from terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: General Ecology and an upper-level course in Aquatic or Terrestrial Ecology.
BIOLOGY 483. Limnology: Freshwater Ecology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): John T Lehman (jtlehman@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing, with background in physics, chemistry, biology, or water-related sciences. (3). (Excl). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Lakes and lake processes will be discussed from the perspective of identifying environmental problems and using scientific knowledge to solve the problems. We will use a series of case studies that include Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes as well as other lakes in North America, Europe, and Africa. The academic emphasis of the course will be on understanding and integrating the causes and effects of physical, geological, chemical, and biological aspects of lake environments.
BIOLOGY 484. Limnology Laboratory.
Instructor(s): John T Lehman (jtlehman@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in Biol. 483. (3). (Excl). (BS). (QR/1). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement. Laboratory fee ($70) required.
Credits: (3). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($70) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Field and laboratory techniques in aquatic science. Several field trips to local lakes during both ice cover and open water conditions will enable students to master sampling and measurement techniques for acquiring physical, chemical, and biological data. Laboratory work will include chemical analysis of lake water, taxonomy and counting methods for aquatic biota, use of automated data acquisition technology, and experimental methods applicable to lake plankton communities.
BIOLOGY 487 / NRE 409. Ecology of Fishes.
Section 001 – (4 credits). Meets with Biology 487.003.Instructor(s): Edward S Rutherford (edwardr@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in ecology. (Lectures: 3 credits; lectures and lab: 4 credits). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (Lectures: 3 credits; lectures and lab: 4 credits). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~nre409/ Ecology is the study of interactions which determine the distribution and abundance of organisms. For fishes, these interactions can roughly be categorized into physiological, behavioral, and population-community interactions. Ecology of fishes is organized to examine all of these interactions. Although fishes are emphasized, other aquatic organisms are also included. Also, aquatic ecosystems of interest include not only local freshwater systems, but also tropical and marine ones. The course gives special emphasis on bioenergetics of fish, and how energy flow is viewed on an individual, population, and community level of organization. The course consists of three hours of lecture per week (for three credits). There is also an optional lab (three hours per week) for one more credit. The lab emphasizes field ecology of fishes, as well as laboratory analyses of energetics and behavior. Evaluation of students is based on two midterm exams and a final exam, which emphasize essay questions involving synthesis. The lab is evaluated on a lab notebook and an exam. Reading materials include a textbook (estimated cost $45) and a small course pack (estimated cost $10).
BIOLOGY 487 / NRE 409. Ecology of Fishes.
Section 003 – (3 credits). Meets with Biology 487.001.Instructor(s): Edward S Rutherford (edwardr@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in ecology. (Lectures: 3 credits; lectures and lab: 4 credits). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (Lectures: 3 credits; lectures and lab: 4 credits). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~nre409/
BIOLOGY 490. Population and Quantitative Genetics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Jianzhi Zhang (jzhang@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 305. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The purpose of this course is to introduce population genetics as it relates to all branches of modern biology. Emphasis will be placed on basic concepts and methods. We will systematically examine the effects of mutation, migration, selection, and random drift on genetic variations within and between populations and will introduce key methods of molecular population genetics and evolution. Real data, mostly from recent literature, will be discussed to illustrate the power of population genetics in addressing questions related to human origins, development, ecology, diseases, etc. Students will also have ample opportunities to apply the theories to real biological questions and to get familiar with some frequently used software in the field. We anticipate students to develop "population" thinking during the course, which has not been emphasized in most molecular biology courses. Evaluation will be by ~ five assignments and one term paper.
BIOLOGY 496 / NRE 425. Population Ecology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): James Edward Breck (breck@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: General ecology and NR&E 438; calculus recommended. (4). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Biology laboratory requirement. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://www.snre.umich.edu/NRE425/index.html In this course you will learn the major concepts and models used in understanding the structure and abundance of populations in space and time. Population ecology is a very active area of research, making important contributions to the conservation and management of natural resources. This course is intended to give you an overview of this expanding field and the background to understand future developments. Lecture topics will include exponential population growth, resource-limited population growth, models with age structure or stage structure, individual-based models, metapopulations, spatial models, competition, predation, and patch dynamics. Major themes in the course include life history trade-offs, optimization, consequences of body size, and application of concepts and models to the conservation and management of animal and plant populations. In order to learn this material you should apply it to solve problems. A structured set of problems will be assigned in the computer labs as homework. We will use spreadsheets (for example, Microsoft Excel) and mathematical software (for example, MathCad) to solve the problems and display the results. Goals. The goals of this course are to:
Through the readings and computer labs you will get experience in applying concepts and using analytical methods to help understand the dynamics of populations and help manage animal and plant populations. Required text: Gotelli, Nicholas J. 1998. A Primer of Ecology. 2nd ed. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, Mass. [Available at the Michigan Union Bookstore; might also be at Michigan Book & Supply, and Ulrich's.] A bibliography is available containing references mentioned in lecture and lab, used in their preparation, as well as some key papers. Prerequisites: This course assumes you have taken an introductory course in general ecology and one year of calculus. Some familiarity with computer spreadsheet software (for example, Microsoft Excel) will be helpful. Mathematical software (MathCad) will be introduced. Course requirements. You will be expected to:
BIOLOGY 497. Community Ecology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Deborah E Goldberg (degold@umich.edu) , Earl E Werner (eewerner@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A course in ecology. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An examination of current theory and empirical research on ecological communities. Emphasis is on the analyses of patterns in community structure and species diversity, and the mechanisms responsible for generating and maintaining these patterns. Specific topics include the roles of species interactions such as: competition, predation, and mutualisms; spatial and temporal heterogeneity; landscape structure and biogeography, in community processes. A background in ecology is required. Readings are from the original literature. There are two one and one-half hour lecture/discussions per week.
BIOLOGY 526 / CHEM 526. Chemical Biology II.
Section 100.Instructor(s): Vincent Pecoraro (vlpec@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 525. Prior or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 402 or equivalent. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
BIOLOGY 541 / PSYCH 532 / PHYSIOL 541 / ANAT 541. Mammalian Reproductive Endocrinology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Theresa Lee (terrilee@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Biol. 310 or 311, or Biol. Chem. 415. (4). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~rspwww/courses.html
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