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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.

BIO SCI-562: Topics in Field Biology: (1 - 2 units; U/G ; FEE)

Intensive mini-course on topics in applied and basic field biology such as vegetation sampling, natural area management, wetland delineation.

Notes:
Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 310(P) or equivalent; add'l prereqs may be required depending on topic.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
Eco & Physlgy Plants/Winter:Surviving Big Chill
  (FEE) 1 LEC 101 80116 9:00 AM-6:00 PM F 01/04 Reinartz, James OFF CAMPUS  
  (FEE)       8:00 AM-3:00 PM S 01/05      
A special course fee of $60 will be accessed in addition to regular UWM tuition. Contact the Field Station for more information. UWM Cedarburg Bog Field Station, 3095 Blue Goose Road, Saukville, WI. Website: www.fieldstation.uwm.edu. Course meets January 4-5, 2013. Course Description: This workshop will explore all of the aspects of plant life in the winter, including basic methods of winter plant identification.

 
Additional Courses - Biological Sciences
 
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.