Biology - Academic Programs - 2016-17 Catalog - UW-Superior



BiologyFacultyBiology ProgramStudent Learning OutcomeAdmission RequirementsBiology MajorsBiology Major RequirementsPre-Medicine and Health ProfessionsCell/Molecular Biology FocusEcology, Aquatic Biology and Fishery Science FocusPlant Sciences FocusBiology Teaching Major Early Adolescence-Adolescence Level (EA-A) RequirementsBiology Minor RequirementsBiology Teaching Minor (EA-A) RequirementsFaculty Edward W. Burkett, Professor, EcologyNicholas P. Danz, Associate Professor, Plant SciencesJenean H. O'Brien, Assistant Professor, Cell/Molecular BiologyKurt L. Schmude, Associate Professor, Invertebrate BiologyJeffrey A. Schuldt, Professor, Fishery ScienceBiology Program The Biology curriculum leads to either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. A minor field of study is required.Biology has many specialty areas and exciting career opportunities. The courses required for biology majors have been selected to provide a broad introduction to the field of biology. Students are encouraged to individualize their biology curriculum by taking elective courses in their specific areas of interest including: Pre-Medicine and Health Pprofessional Studies, Cell/Molecular Biology, Ecology/Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science, and Plant Sciences. Prospective high school biology teachers should take note of the special requirements for Secondary Certification. Your biology advisor will guide you in choosing a program of study that best suits your interests and goals.The Biology program is strengthened by the environmental resources of the Lake Superior region and by close working relationships with regional research laboratories. Field and laboratory research experience and internships are provided through cooperation with UW-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and faculty research grants.The freshman biology sequence (BIOL 130 and BIOL 132) is typically completed in the first year. Credit for these introductory courses may be awarded to high school students who have taken Advanced Placement courses. A score of 3 on the AP biology exam will earn credit for BIOL 130. For scores of 4 or greater, credit will be awarded for both BIOL 130 and 132. Credit is also awarded for International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. International students should contact the Department chair to discuss advanced placement based on their previous course work. Biology courses numbered over 400 should be taken during the junior or senior year. A formal plan for the required Senior Experience should be approved by the end of the second semester of the junior year.Student Learning Outcome The Biology Program has developed the following learning outcomes for the Biology major.Students will develop and apply a broad-based knowledge of concepts and terminology from molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological biology.Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills by engaging in the scientific process.Students will develop skills in scientific literacy.Students will develop skills in scientific communication. Admission Requirements Admission to UW-Superior is sufficient for admission to the Biology program. We recommend college preparatory coursework in math and science in preparation for majoring in Biology.Biology Majors Biology Major Requirements 34 total biology credits plus 9 chemistry creditsRequired Biology courses (20 credits required):BIOL 130Principles of Biology I -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 132Principles of Biology II -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 330Genetics -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 340Ecology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 440Cell Biology -- 4.00 creditsRequired Physiology courses (4 credits required):BIOL 315Plant Physiology -- 4.00 creditsORBIOL 400Animal Physiology -- 4.00 creditsOR both of the following Physiology courses may be taken to fulfill the Biology core Physiology requirement:BIOL 270Human Anatomy and Physiology I -- 4.00 creditsANDBIOL 280Human Anatomy & Physiology II -- 4.00 creditsSenior Experience required course (1 credit required):BIOL 491Research in Biology -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsBIOL 492Biology Seminar -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 496Internship -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsThe senior project will be presented publically in fulfillment of this requirementBiology Upper-level Elective courses (9 credits required):BIOL 300Marine Biology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 303Forest Ecology and Management -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 305Evolution -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 312Biogeography and Conservation -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 316Medical Terminology -- 2.00 creditsBIOL 318Immunology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 325Plant Taxonomy -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 335Aquatic Entomology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 350Limnology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 355Microbes and Defense -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 360Parasitology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 365Entomology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 367Ornithology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 380Vertebrate Biology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 382Ichthyology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 399Cancer Biology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 405Neurobiology – 3.00 creditsBIOL 420Field Biology -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 431Animal Behavior (Ethology) -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 432Animal Behavior Laboratory -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 465Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology -- 2.00 creditsBIOL 481Special Topics -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsBIOL 484Fish Population Ecology and Management -- 4.00 creditsChemistry course requirements (9 credits required):CHEM 105General Chemistry I -- 5.00 creditsCHEM 106General Chemistry II -- 4.00 creditsOne semester of calculus and a year of physics are recommended for students interested in graduate or professional school.Biology Major – Pre-Medicine and Health Professions concentration Requirements This concentration provides comprehensive academic preparation in Biology for students interested in chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine. Admission to professional schools in these fields typically requires additional coursework in areas such as physics, mathematics, and chemistry that can be taken as part of a Minor field or other elective courses. 38 total biology credits plus 9 chemistry creditsRequired Biology courses (28 credits required): HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=130&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 130Principles of Biology I -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=132&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 132Principles of Biology II -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=270&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 270Human Anatomy and Physiology I -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=280&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 280Human Anatomy & Physiology II -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=330&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 330Genetics -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=340&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 340Ecology -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=440&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 440Cell Biology -- 4.00 creditsBiology Upper-level Elective courses (9 credits required): HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=316&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 316Medical Terminology -- 2.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=318&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 318Immunology -- 3.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=355&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 355Microbes and Defense -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=360&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 360Parasitology -- 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=399&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 399Cancer Biology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 405 Neurobiology – 3 creditsSenior Experience required course (1 credit required): HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=491&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 491Research in Biology -- 1.00 - 4.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=BIOL&catalogNumber=496&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" BIOL 496Internship -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsChemistry course requirements (9 credits required): HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=CHEM&catalogNumber=105&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" CHEM 105General Chemistry I -- 5.00 credits HYPERLINK "javascript:lightboxOpen('/classschedules/catalog-content.cfm?subject=CHEM&catalogNumber=106&catalog=2016',350,550,'px','thin white');" CHEM 106General Chemistry II -- 4.00 creditsPre-Medicine and Health Professions Students interested in pre-professional preparation in the areas of chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine will find that our course array provides a comprehensive background that enables students to apply for professional health programs as well as other programs in the medical area. Whereas prerequisite courses required for admission to professional schools differ, it is recommended that students interested in professional health programs have a strong background in chemistry, physics, and mathematics in addition to biology. Recommended courses include PHYS 107 and 108, CHEM 105, 106, 320, 321, and 360 and MATH 240. Students should work closely with their advisor when choosing elective classes. Cell/Molecular Biology Focus Cell and molecular biologists study basic life processes, seeking to understand them at the molecular level. Students interested in graduate, medical or professional schools, or work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries are encouraged to focus on course offerings in the Biology Major which will expose them to a variety of techniques and areas of study and also provide the opportunity for independent research.?Those interested in focusing on Cell and Molecular Biology would benefit from a minor in chemistry (taking CHEM 360, Biochemistry as part of the minor).Students should also consider enrolling in:BIOL 318Immunology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 400Animal Physiology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 355Microbes and Defense -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 465Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology -- 2.00 creditsEcology, Aquatic Biology and Fishery Science Focus Faculty expertise and the Lake Superior region contribute to the development of both classroom and non-classroom learning experiences in the area of ecology, aquatic biology and fishery science. Students interested in careers in aquatic ecology, marine biology, terrestrial ecology, field biology, resource management, or natural resource education will be advised to take courses within the Biology Major which prepare them for work or graduate studies in these fields. Additional courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, geographic information systems, and physics are recommended.Plant Sciences Focus Rich in forests as well as other plant communities, northwestern Wisconsin provides an excellent setting for the study of plants. Students interested in botany or other plant science are encouraged to take additional courses in the plant sciences, geographic information systems, and geology as part of the Biology Major and as suggested by their advisors.Biology Teaching Major Early Adolescence-Adolescence Level (EA-A) Requirements Students desiring licensure to teach biology at the early adolescence through adolescence level must complete the Biology major described below. All Secondary Education students must also meet the Professional Education Requirements (see the Secondary Education information under the Teacher Education Section of the catalog). Coursework in Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics should also be completed in preparation for licensure.? See your advisor for recommended courses.34 total biology credits plus 9 chemistry creditsBiology required courses (20 credits required):BIOL 130Principles of Biology I -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 132Principles of Biology II -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 330Genetics -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 340Ecology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 440Cell Biology -- 4.00 creditsRequired Physiology courses (4 credits):BIOL 315Plant Physiology -- 4.00 creditsORBIOL 400Animal Physiology -- 4.00 creditsOR both of the following Physiology courses may be taken to fulfill the biology core Physiology requirement:BIOL 270Human Anatomy and Physiology I -- 4.00 creditsANDBIOL 280Human Anatomy & Physiology II -- 4.00 creditsRequired Biology Elective courses (9 credits required): BIOL 300Marine Biology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 305Evolution -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 312Biogeography and Conservation -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 316Medical Terminology -- 2.00 creditsBIOL 318Immunology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 325Plant Taxonomy -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 335Aquatic Entomology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 350Limnology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 355Microbes and Defense -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 360Parasitology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 365Entomology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 367Ornithology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 380Vertebrate Biology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 382Ichthyology -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 399Cancer Biology -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 420Field Biology -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 431Animal Behavior (Ethology) -- 3.00 creditsBIOL 432Animal Behavior Laboratory -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 465Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology -- 2.00 creditsBIOL 481Special Topics -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsBIOL 484Fish Population Ecology and Management -- 4.00 creditsRequired Senior Experience course (1 credit):BIOL 491Research in Biology -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsBIOL 492Biology Seminar -- 1.00 creditsBIOL 496Internship -- 1.00 - 4.00 creditsThe senior project will be presented publicly in fulfillment of this requirementNatural Science Education Requirement (3 credits required):NSED 339Secondary Methods in Science Education -- 3.00 creditsChemistry course requirements (9 credits required):CHEM 105General Chemistry I -- 5.00 creditsCHEM 106General Chemistry II -- 4.00 creditsAll Secondary Education students must also meet the Professional Education Requirements (see the Secondary Education information under the Teacher Education section of this catalog) including completion of NSED 339 Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools as well as course work in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences. See your advisor for recommended classes. Biology Minor Requirements 22 total creditsRequired courses (16 credits required):BIOL 130Principles of Biology I -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 132Principles of Biology II -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 330Genetics -- 4.00 creditsBIOL 340Ecology -- 4.00 creditsBiology Elective courses (6 credits required):Only BIOL courses allowed for the Biology major are allowed as electives for this minor.Biology Teaching Minor (EA-A) Requirements Students desiring licensure to teach science at the early adolescence through adolescence level must complete the Biology minor described above. Recommended elective courses include BIOL 270 and 280. All Secondary Education students must also meet the Professional Education Requirements (see the Secondary Education information under the Teacher Education section of this catalog) including completion of NSED 339 Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools as well as course work in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences. 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