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GER Courses - Natural Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences
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ATM SCI-106: Principles and Forecasting of the Weather (3 units; U ; NS)

What makes the weather, general circulation of the atmosphere, analysis of meteorological data and their use in predicting the weather.

Notes:
Prereq: none.
Ahrens. Essentials of Meteorology, 5e. ISBN #978-0-04-9511-422-2. $75

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 001 80113 9:00 AM-12:15 PM MTWRF 01/02-01/18 Kravtsov, Sergey LAP 250  


Biological Sciences
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BIO SCI-103: Topics in Modern Biology: (3 units; U ; NS)

How biological factors, processes, and reactions affect living systems. Emphasis on current issues in biology such as genetic engineering, bioethics, and population concerns.

Notes:
Intended for non-majors; does not carry cr toward bio sci major. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Students w/cr in Bio Sci 226 or 250 may not take 103 w/those topics. Prereq: none, except as may be required for specific topics.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
The Science of Sex
NS   3 LEC 201 80114 - 01/02-01/18 Wimpee, Charles ONLINE WEB  
A special course fee of $275.00, in addition to regular tuition, will be charged for this section. Conducted completely online; computer/internet access req'd.
A biological process that we consider to be perfectly normal is actually a great mystery. Why do organisms have sex? Everything from viruses to humans have sex of some sort, but the biological advantage to such a haphazard mixing of genes is not at all obvious. Biologists have pondered this mystery for over a century. This course explores the variety and mechanisms of sexual processes.
Human Biology
NS   3 LEC 202 80115 - 01/02-01/18 Coggins, James ONLINE WEB Word
A special course fee of $275.00, in addition to regular tuition, will be charged for this section. Conducted completely online; computer/internet access req'd.


Geosciences
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GEO SCI-105: Earth, Air, Fire and Water (3 units; U ; NS)

A study of planet Earth from formation through history to modern-day oceans, atmosphere, continents, and interior; how all interact to form the human environment.

Notes:
Prereq: none.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 201 80120 - 01/02-01/18 Cameron, Barry ONLINE WEB  
A special course fee of $275.00, in addition to regular tuition, will be charged for this section. Conducted completely online; computer/internet access req'd.

GEO SCI-150: Introduction to Ocean Sciences (3 units; U ; NS)

Survey of the interdisciplinary sciences supporting oceanography. Designed for students who do not plan to major in geological sciences but are interested in the recent advances of marine sciences. Lec, voluntary dis.

Notes:
Not open for cr to students who have had Geo Sci 460. Prereq: none.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 201 80121 - 01/02-01/18 Sverdrup, Keith ONLINE WEB  
A special course fee of $275.00, in addition to regular tuition, will be charged for this section. Conducted completely online; computer/internet access req'd.


Mathematical Statistics
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MTHSTAT-215: Elementary Statistical Analysis (3 units; U ; NS)

Elementary probability theory; descriptive statistics; sampling distributions; basic problems of statistical inference including estimation; tests of statistical hypothesis in both one- and two- sample cases.

Notes:
Prereq: satisfaction of GER mathematical skills competency req.
Required Text: Weiss. Elementary Statistics, 8e. Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-321691231. $113

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 001 80138 9:00 AM-12:15 PM MTWRF 01/02-01/18 Ghorai, Jugal EMS E237  


Physics
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PHYSICS-107: Physics in Everyday Life (3 units; U ; NS)

Selected topics for citizens in a technological world. Emphasis on those aspects of science important to an understanding of our surroundings. For non-science majors. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.

Notes:
May not be taken conc with or after having taken Physics 120(ER) or 209(ER). Prereq: none.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 001 80139 - 01/02-01/18 Guptasarma, Prasenjit TBA  
Class conducted entirely online through lectures and assignments except for in-person final exam, to be held on 1/18 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Alternatively, students may also take the final exam at a different time or place (with a proctor approved by the instructor). Computer and internet access required. Regular UWM tuition assessed.


Psychology
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PSYCH-254: Physiological Psychology (3 units; U ; NS)

The physiological bases of behavior.

Notes:
Prereq: Psych 101(P).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   3 LEC 201 80148 - 01/02-01/18 Helmstetter, Fred ONLINE WEB  
A special course fee of $275.00, in addition to regular tuition, will be charged for this section. Conducted completely online; computer/internet access req'd.