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3.00 Credits
Advanced study of taxonomic diversity and ecology of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the fauna of local lakes and streams. The role of aquatic insects in stream function and bioassessment will be emphasized. Students will gain expertise in the scientific collection, curation, and identification of aquatic insects. (2-0-3) Cross-listed with BIO 502. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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4.00 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of plants, including interrelationships of structure and function in growth, flowering, seed germination, photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, and mineral nutrition. (3-0-2) Offered winter semester. Cross-listed with BIO 503. Prerequisites: BIO 120 (or both CMB 155 and CMB 156); and BIO 121; and CHM 231 or CHM 241.
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Prerequisites: BIO 120 (or both CMB 155 and CMB 156); and BIO 121; and CHM 231 or CHM 241.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of techniques used in the management, research, and conservation of wildlife species. Introduces the fundamental concepts of wildlife management, including wildlife habitat requirements, evaluation of habitat suitability, interpretation of data analysis techniques, and applied techniques of habitat and population management. Cross-listed with BIO 508, NRM 408, and NRM 508. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 308 or NRM 308.
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Prerequisite: BIO 308 or NRM 308.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the class mammalia. Topics will include mammalian evolution, zoogeography, ecology, physiology, natural history, and behavior with emphasis on Michigan mammals. Students will gain practical experience in the techniques of field study, identification, and preservation of mammal specimens. (3-0-3) Cross-listed with BIO 512. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed study of the freshwater algae of the Great Lakes region. Topics will include the morphology, ecology, physiology, and evolutionary relationships of the major groups. Methods of collection will also be presented, and considerable emphasis given to identification of the regional flora. (2-0-4) Cross-listed with BIO 513. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of fire as an ecological and biophysical process, its interactions with and effects on a variety of ecosystem components, and use as a resource management tool. A National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification (RX - 310 Introduction to Fire Effects) is granted upon successful course completion. Cross-listed with NRM 415, BIO 515, and NRM 515. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: BIO 215 or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisite: BIO 215 or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Experiments with both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms will involve techniques of gene induction, ELISA, DNA extraction, isolation and cloning, transformation, protein translation and analysis of genes ligated into expression vectors. (0-0-4) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: BIO 376; BIO 411 or BIO 414 recommended (may be taken concurrently).
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Prerequisites: BIO 376; BIO 411 or BIO 414 recommended (may be taken concurrently).
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
One- to three-week trips to international locations to study the fauna, flora, ecology of representative ecosystems, climate, geology, paleobiology, environmental problems, and/or human impacts upon the previously listed. The field-based experience is combined with readings, lectures, papers, and discussions. A maximum of six credits from BIO 417 may be applied to the elective credit requirements for the biology or NRM major. BIO 417 does not satisfy the plant or animal biology requirements, but may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Variable and with permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: Variable and with permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Development in animals from formation of gametes and fertilization through embryogenesis and birth or hatching to adulthood. Emphasis is on process and molecular control. Standard model organisms are studied in the laboratory component. (3-0-3) Cross-listed with BIO 522. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: (BIO 121 or BMS 208 or BMS 250) and (BIO 355 or BIO 375), or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: (BIO 121 or BMS 208 or BMS 250) and (BIO 355 or BIO 375), or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Study of plant development and its control by hormones, environment and genome, and introduction to current techniques and topics in plant biotechnology, such as another culture, protoplast preparation and fusion, embryogenesis, organogenesis, genetic transformation, and developmental mutants. (2-0-2) Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: BIO 376.
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Prerequisite: BIO 376.
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