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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Detailed overview of ecological and toxicological aspects of environmental pollution emphasizing responses of populations, communities, and ecosystems to contaminants. Traditional biomonitoring and toxicity testing methods, state-of-the-art concepts and methodologies. Lecture/discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Variable)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to methods used to analyze and interpret numerical data from biological experiments. Emphasis on parametric statistics; use of SAS computer package for computations. Lecture, 2 hours; lab, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): 800:046 or equivalent; 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Offered Spring)
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4.00 Credits
Identification and natural history of Iowa vertebrates. Emphasis on field trips. Discussion, 2 periods; lab and field work, 6 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:051; 840:052; 860:044 and 860:048, or 860:070. (Offered Spring)
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4.00 Credits
Biology of birds, including systematics, behavior, and ecology. Lecture, 3 periods; lab and field, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Variable)
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4.00 Credits
Biology of mammals, including evolutionary history, zoogeography, ecology, and diversity. Laboratory emphasis on identifications, natural history, and field techniques. Lecture, 3 periods; lab and field, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Offered Fall)
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4.00 Credits
Classification and identification of vascular plants, with emphasis on evolution of species and larger groups. Discussion, 2 periods; lab and field work, 4 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Offered Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Patterns of biological diversity, conservation ethics, extinction threats, island biogeography theory, population genetics of rare species, conservation in zoos, establishment and management of protected areas, and community-based conservation. Lecture/discussion, 3 periods; arranged field trip. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Offered Fall)
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4.00 Credits
Relationship of organisms to their environment with emphasis on principles of population, community, and ecosystem structure and dynamics. Prerequisite(s): 840:100; 840:140; junior standing. (Offered Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to biology of insects. Discussion, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:051; 840:052; 860:044 and 860:048, or 860:070. (Variable)
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3.00 Credits
Integration of plant and animal ecology from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include co-evolution, ecological biochemistry, pollination biology, herbivore, ant-plant mutualism, seed dispersal by mammals, and carnivorous plants. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): 840:051; 840:052; 860:044 and 860:048, or 860:070. (Variable)
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