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Biology
Phillips
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(715) 836-4166
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Paula Kleintjes, Chair
Julie Anderson, Kristina Beuning, Winnifred Bryant,
Rodolfo Buiser, Mitchell Freymiller, Lois Helland, Y. Tim Ho, Daniel Janik,
Helena Jones, Michelle Kettler, Susan Krueger, Tali Lee, David Lonzarich,
Johanna Oosterwyk, Joseph Rohrer, Sasha Showsh, Wilson Taylor, Lloyd
Turtinen, Evan Weiher, Michael Weil, Darwin Wittrock.
To Biology
Course Descriptions
Honor
Societies and Student Organizations:
Biology Club is a student organization for those
interested in Biology. Beta Beta Beta, Biology Honor society, is dedicated
to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and
extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
These two organizations meet jointly on a monthly basis. Meetings provide
opportunities to meet other biology majors/minors and professors, hear
speakers on various biology related topics, learn about possible
internships and research opportunities, and participate in fun activities
such as trips to science museums, aquariums, and zoos.
http://www.uwec.edu/bioclub.
Biology is a broad science that includes many specialties,
making it attractive to people with different aptitudes, backgrounds, and
tastes. A knowledge of biology is essential to an intelligent evaluation
of some of the major problems facing our civilization, such as the energy
crisis, environmental destruction, food resources, and population growth.
The study of biology provides the opportunity to integrate, interpret, and
translate biological phenomena and environmental observations into
meaningful decisions. Biological careers are found by many to be
fascinating and rewarding, and are destined to be significant in solving
challenges of the future.
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CORE
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS
Biology,
Liberal Arts (Code 080-203);
Biology, Teaching (Code 080-204).
|
Credits |
| 110
Ecology and Evolution |
4 |
| 111
Essentials of Cell Biology and Genetics |
4 |
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312
Animal Form and Function |
4 |
| 316
Plant Form and Function |
4 |
| Capstone
Experience* |
1 |
| Total
Core Requirements |
17 |
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*Each major is required to complete a capstone
experience which includes one of the following: Biol 385
Undergraduate Seminar, Biol 485 Issues in Biology, Biol 496 Teaching
Apprenticeship, or Biol 497 Senior Research Seminar. |
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MAJOR:
BIOLOGY,
Liberal Arts (Code 080-203)
Thirty-six semester credits, including:
1. Core Requirements for all majors, above.
2. Additional biology courses not specifically
excluded from the biology major to complete the 36 credit total in
biology.
3. In addition to the 36 credits in biology, chemistry requirement of
8-10 semester credits chosen from Chem 101 and 104, or 115 and a 200-level
or higher chemistry course.
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MAJOR: BIOLOGY,
Teaching (Code 080-204)
Thirty-six semester credits, including:
1. Core Requirements for all majors, above.
2. A minimum of one field course from 311, 320, 325,
330, 331, 332, 336, 338, 340, 345, 356, 362, 365, 369, 370, 375, 376,
379, 393, Pigeon Lake, or Gulf Coast Research Laboratory courses.
3. Additional biology courses not specifically
excluded from the biology major to complete the 36 credit total in
biology (214/314 and 361 recommended).
4. In addition to the 36 credits in biology,
chemistry requirement of 8-10 semester credits chosen from Chem 101 and
104, or 115 and a 200-level or higher chemistry course.
This major leads to licensure to teach in Early
Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
NOTE: See also Information for Teaching Majors, below.
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COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR
BIOCHEMISTRY / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,
Liberal Arts (Code
090-001) See Multidisciplinary Programs.
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MINOR:
BIOLOGY,
General—Liberal Arts (Code 080-401)
A minimum of
24 credits, including Biol 110, 111, 312, and 316.
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MINOR:
BIOLOGY,
Teaching (Code 080-402)
A minimum of 24 credits, including Biol 110, 111, 312, 316
and eight credits 300-level or higher. This minor leads to licensure to
teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms when taken with
an appropriate teaching major.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS IN BIOLOGY
Eligibility:
Upper-class students with resident and total GPAs of 3.30 or higher and a
3.50 or higher in at least 12 credits of biology.
Procedure: A written
application for Departmental Honors in Biology shall be approved by the
research adviser and the departmental honors committee.
Requirements:
1. The satisfactory completion of
(a) 5-7 credits of registration in Honors Research including the writing
of a research paper. A grade will be given for the total research credits
only upon completion of the research paper; (b) Biol 385 or Biol 497 where
the results of the honors research will be presented; (c) final approval
by faculty and academic staff of the Department of Biology.
2. Resident and total GPAs of 3.50
or higher in both the biology major and for all credits attempted to meet
graduation requirements.
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INFORMATION
FOR ALL MAJORS
NOTE 1: For students planning to do
graduate work in biology, attention is called to the importance of
mathematics, the physical sciences, and languages; courses in these areas
should be chosen in consultation with the major adviser.
NOTE 2: A year of chemistry is
required for a major in biology and should be started during the freshman
year.
NOTE 3: Majors are encouraged to
take advantage of the special opportunities available in summer courses at
the Pigeon Lake Field Station or the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean
Springs, Mississippi. Gulf Coast courses are listed as a group at the end
of the Biology section in this catalogue. Interested students should
consult the department chair.
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INFORMATION
FOR TEACHING MAJORS
NOTE 1: Biology majors entering
teaching must take Biol 180 or Geog 178 to satisfy Wisconsin DPI
requirements in Conservation.
NOTE 2: Completion of the following
requirements and CI 359 may be used in lieu of a minor and adds Broadfield
Science licensure to the Teaching major:
A. 14 credits from one of the
following areas: (1) Chem 101, 104, and either 213 or 221; (2) Phys 211,
212, plus six credits above 200-level, or 231, 232, plus four credits
above 200-level; (3) Geol 110 or 115; Geog 104; Phys 226; one course from
Geol 102, 301, 308, 418, or Phys 229.
B. Eight credits in each of the two
areas not selected in A above: (1) Chem 101, 104; (2) Phys 211 and 212, or
231 and 232; (3) Geol 110 or 115; Geog 104; Phys 226, 229.
C. Seven credits from Math 110, 111,
112, 114, 245.
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SATISFACTORY
/ UNSATISFACTORY
POLICY
Students majoring or minoring in biology may count as part
of their major or minor requirements no more than one course (Biol 110,
111, 296, or 496) taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option.
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COURSES
OFFERED AT THE GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY,
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
UW-Eau Claire maintains a formal
affiliation with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean
Springs, Mississippi. Through this arrangement, students may take field
courses in marine science at GCRL during the summer. Credits for these
courses are awarded through the University of Southern Mississippi and
will be accepted as transfer credit at UW-Eau Claire. The following is a
list of the biology courses taught at GCRL, the undergraduate/graduate
level, and number of credits. Additional marine science courses are listed
under Geology.
Marine Science I: Oceanography (U) 5
crs.
Marine Science II: Marine Biology
(U) 5 crs.
Coastal Vegetation (U/G) 3 crs.
Marine Phycology (U/G) 4 crs.
Salt Marsh Plant Ecology (U/G) 4 crs.
Marine Invertebrate Zoology (U/G) 6
crs.
Marine Ichthyology (U/G) 6 crs.
Marine Microbiology (U/G) 5 crs.
Marine Mammals (U/G) 5 crs.
Comparative Histology of Marine
Organisms (U/G) 6 crs.
Marine Fisheries Management (U/G) 4
crs.
Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal
Marshes (U/G) 4 crs.
Early Life History of Marine Fishes
(G) 4 crs.
Marine Ecology (U/G) 5 crs.
Parasites of Marine Animals (U/G) 6
crs.
Marine Aquaculture (U/G) 6 crs.
Coastal Ecology for Teachers (U/G) 4
crs.
Special Problems in Marine Science
(U/G) 1-6 crs.
Special Topics in Marine Science
(U/G) 1-6 crs.
Applications of Biotechnology in
Marine Science (U/G) 6 crs.
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