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3.00 Credits
Even yrs.; II; 3 cr (D). Introduction to current quantitative approaches for analyzing ecosystems. Includes hand-on experience with ecosystem modeling and parameter estimation. P: 1 yr calculus & a majors course in ecology; or Grad st.
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3.00 Credits
Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-D). Introduction to theoretical ecology, including hands-on experience in computer modeling. For students with ecology background; does not require a strong math background. 3-credit option requires project and consent of instructor. P: 1 year calculus, Zoo/Bot 260, Zoo/Bot/For 460 or equiv, & Jr st.
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3.00 Credits
Alt yrs.; II; 4 cr (B-A). Physical, chemical, and biological processes of streams and rivers. Consideration of scientific aspects of current river management issues. Field and laboratory methods commonly used by stream ecologists and investigation of southern Wisconsin streams and rivers. P: Chem 103, 104 or equiv; Zool 315 or equiv; Zool 460 or equiv strongly recommended.
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3.00 Credits
I or II or SS; 3 cr (B-A). Signals, contexts, and mechanism of social communication in animals. Speech and non-verbal communication in human beings and possible arguments for the evolution of speech and language. P: Psych 449 or 450 or Zoology 531 or 532.
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3.00 Credits
II; 3 cr (B-D). Developmental anatomy and laboratory manipulations of representative animal embryos used extensively for analysis of developmental phenomena (sea urchins, amphibia, annelids, molluscs, ascidians, insects, chicks, fish, mice). P: Prev or con reg in either Zoo 440, 470, 625, or Biocore 333, or cons inst.
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3.00 Credits
Odd yrs.; II; 2 cr (B-D). Landscape ecology emphasizes the importance of spatial patterns at broad scales. Concepts and applications are emphasized, especially for seniors and graduate students in applied natural resource fields. The course is also a prerequisite for Zoology/Forest Ecology 665, Advanced Landscape Ecology. Lecture format with discussion. P: Botany/Zoology/Forest 460, or Forest 550, a crse in stats, & cons inst.
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3.00 Credits
I; 3 cr (B-I). Comprehensive course on modern aspects of cell biology. P: One yr college biol, one yr chem.
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3.00 Credits
II; 3 cr (A). An inquiry-based laboratory employing modern cell and molecular biology techniques. P: Zoology 570 or cons inst.
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4.00 Credits
Even yrs.; I; 3-4 cr (B-A). An introduction to the role that hormones play in a variety of physiological processes and behaviors from a molecular to a systems level. Topics include hormonal involvement in growth, development, homeostasis, reproduction, and behavior, with an emphasis on vertebrate systems. P: Background in biochem & cell-molecular biol recommended, but not required.
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3.00 Credits
II; 3 cr (B-A). Course examines general physiological principles by comparing taxa from diverse evolutionary histories and ecological adaptations. Examples include adaptation to environments differing in salinity, temperature, altitude, pressure, or pollution, and examines how nervous and endocrine systems evolved to support the adaptations. P: Elem crse in Botany or Zoology.
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