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  • BIO 430: Advanced Wildland Fire Management

    2.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    This course provides students with advanced skills and knowledge related to wildland- and prescribed-fire ecology, behavior, and management. This is advanced training for all personnel seeking to become Wildland Firefighters under National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification standards. NWCG certification S-290 is granted upon successful course completion. Class is credit/no-credit. Cross-listed with NRM 430. Offered winter and spring/summer semesters. Prerequisite: NRM 230. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NRM 230.
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  • BIO 433: Plant Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Exploration of plant adaptations and environmental processes governing species distribution and demography, community richness and structure, and ecosystem processes. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: BIO120 (or both CMB 155 and CMB 156), BIO 121, and BIO 215. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: BIO120 (or both CMB 155 and CMB 156), BIO 121, and BIO 215.
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  • BIO 440: Limnology

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Ecology of freshwater ecosystems with emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological factors affecting their structure and function. (2-0-4) Cross-listed with BIO 540. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 215 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: BIO 215 or permission of instructor.
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  • BIO 444: Herpetology

    4.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    An overview of the biology and global diversity of amphibians and reptiles. Topics include amphibian and reptile evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and conservation. Students will gain field experience and learn to identify amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on Michigan species. Cross-listed with BIO 544. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 215. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: BIO 215.
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  • BIO 451: Stream Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Examines the structure and function of stream ecosystems, with emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological factors that influence flowing-water habitats. Laboratory focuses on the methods of stream ecology, including collection and analysis of physical, chemical, and biological data. Field work emphasizes local stream ecosystems. (3-0-4) Offered every second fall semester. Cross-listed with BIO 551. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: BIO 121 and BIO 215 or permission of instructor.
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  • BIO 460: Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Investigation of the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems using a systems approach. Biotic and abiotic processes controlling interactions among biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems will be discussed and examined. Topics will include controls on primary production, evapotranspiration, decomposition, and herbivory, as well as potential for anthropogenic changes in ecosystem processes. (3-0-3) Offered fall and occasional spring/summer semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 215; NRM 281 recommended. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: BIO 215; NRM 281 recommended.
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  • BIO 470: Conservation Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Theoretical concepts and research applications in the multidisciplinary and applied science of maintaining the planet's biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Topics include distribution, functions, and value of biodiversity; causes and consequences of biodiversity loss; conservation solutions; and social, political, legal, ethical, and economic aspects of biodiversity conservation. Cross-listed with BIO 572. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BIO 215. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: BIO 215.
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  • BIO 473: Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Animal Interactions

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    An examination of the evolution and ecology of plant-animal interactions, focusing on herbivory, pollination, fruit and seed dispersal in both natural and agroecosystems. Course consists of lectures, presentations, and discussions of the primary literature. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Cross-listed with BIO 573. Offered winter semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: BIO 215. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: BIO 215.
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  • BIO 475: Population Genetics

    3.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    This course explores the theory and application of genetic mechanisms of inheritance to evolutionary biology. We will use evolutionary models to understand patterns of genetic variation within and between populations. Cross-listed with BIO 575. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: BIO 210 and (either BIO 355 or BIO 375), or by instructor's permission. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: BIO 210 and (either BIO 355 or BIO 375), or by instructor's permission.
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  • BIO 480: Special Topics in Biology

    9.00 Credits
    Grand Valley State University

    Readings, lecture, discussions, lab, or field experience (or any combination) on a specific biological topic. Prerequisites: Variable. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: Variable.
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