Title: Plant Science Course Information for BIOL 116:
Title: Field Biology Course Information for BIOL 141:
Title: Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Course Information for BIOL 242:
Title: Animal Biology Course Information for BIOL 243:
Title: Plant Biology Course Information for BIOL 311S:
Title: Field Botany Course Information for BIOL 313:
Title: Paleontology Course Information for BIOL 321:
Title: Genetics and Development Course Information for BIOL 323:
Title: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Course Information for BIOL 324:
Title: Molecular Biology Course Information for BIOL 331:
Title: Comparative Animal Physiology Course Information for BIOL 332:
Title: Plant Physiology Course Information for BIOL 338:
Title: Animal Behavior Course Information for BIOL 341:
Title: Entomology Course Information for BIOL 344:
Title: Vertebrate Biology Course Information for BIOL 345:
Title: Ecosystem Ecology and Management Course Information for BIOL 346:
Title: Plant Taxonomy Course Information for BIOL 352:
Title: Investigations in Physiological Ecology
Professor: Staff.
Hours: 4
Description: S, core. An introduction to the principles and concepts
of plant science for the general college student. Topics include crop
plant structure and function, the effects of environmental factors on
growth development and reproduction, crop production, and plant propagation.
Representatives of the major crop groups in world agriculture are surveyed.
Lectures and laboratories. Prerequisites: none, but Mathematics 100 and
Physics 110 or equivalents are recommended.
Professor: Staff.
Hours: 4
Description: S, core. The study of organisms in their natural environment.
Emphasis is on concepts of ecology relevant to field biology, field and
laboratory examination and identification of organisms, and the study
of major ecosystems. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites: none, but
Mathematics 100 and Physics 110 or equivalents are recommended. Not offered
2000-01.
Professor: Staff.
Hours: 4
Description: F and S, core. The structures, functions, and evolution
of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are examined at the molecular, subcellular,
and cellular levels. Fundamental concepts of genetics are studied including
Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. The laboratory consists of
investigations in molecular biology, cell biology and genetics.
Professor: Mr. C. Blankespoor, Mr. U. Zylstra.
Hours: 4
Description: S. An introduction to the biology and diversity of
select groups of animals and protists. Topics include taxonomic diversity,
structure and function at the organ and tissue level, and population growth
and evolution. Emphasis is placed on considering these topics in an environmental
context. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: 141.
Professor: Mr. J. Beebe, Mr. D. Warners.
Hours: 4
Description: F. An introduction to plant biology that includes
a consideration of the structure, function and development of plants as
organisms, a consideration of the relationships of plants to each other
and the other organisms in a study of selected communities within biomes,
and consideration of basic ecosystem approaches, and topics in the diversity
of algae, fungi, and plants. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: 141.
Professor: Staff.
Hours: 4
Description: Summer only. Taxonomy and ecology of vascular plants
as components of natural communities. On site examination of plants in
bogs, dunes, marshes, meadows, forests, and swamps. Assigned readings,
field trips, and laboratory. Offered as a summer course at Au Sable Trails
Institute of Environmental Studies located near Mancelona, Michigan. Prerequisite:
114, 243, or an introductory botany course.
Professor: Mr. R. Stearley.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. A study of the organisms that once lived on the
Earth. Includes an examination of the processes of fossilization and methods
of discovering the structure, habitat, and relationship of those organisms,
and a review of their distribution and life history. A broad spectrum
of organisms is studied with emphasis on invertebrate animals. Laboratory,
field trip. (Also listed as Geology 313). Prerequisite: Geology 152 or
Biology 242 and 243.
Professor: Ms. E. Howell.
Hours: 4
Description: * F. A study of modern concepts of the gene and the
analysis of progressive acquisition of specialized structures and functions
by organisms and their components. The laboratory includes study of genetic
and developmental phenomena of selected organisms. Lectures and laboratory.
Prerequisites: 242 and Chemistry 114, 253, or 261.
Professor: Mr. P. Tigchelaar.
Hours: 4
Description: * F. A comparative study of vertebrate structure and
of the functional significance of these structural variations. Credit
cannot be applied toward a biology major for both 205 and 323. Lectures
and laboratory. Prerequisite: 242.
Professor: Mr. L. Louters.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. A study of photosynthesis, biosynthesis of macromolecular
precursors, the chemistry of the storage, transmission and expression
of genetic information, biochemical dimensions of selected physiological
processes, and philosophical and ethical issues related to biochemistry
and molecular biology. (Also listed as Chemistry 324, Biochemistry.) Lectures
and laboratory (Biology 383). Prerequisite: Chemistry 323.
Professor: Mr. R. Nyhof.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. A study of animal physiology using a cellular
and comparative approach. Topics include membrane transport, nerve function,
sensory mechanisms, muscle contraction, hormone action, ion and osmotic
regulation, temperature relations, metabolism and circulation. Lectures
and laboratory. Prerequisite: 242 or 205; Chemistry 114, 253, or 261.
Professor: Mr. J. Beebe
Hours: 4
Description: * S, alternate years. A study of form and function
in plants as whole organisms. Course topics include photosynthesis and
productivity, physiological and developmental responses to environmental
cues, mineral nutrition, and water and solute transport. Lectures and
laboratory. Prerequisite: 243 (or 114); Chemistry 114, 253, or 261. Offered
2000-01.
Professor: Mr. C. Blankespoor.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. A study of the mechanisms and adaptive significance
underlying the behavior of animals. Topics include natural and sexual
selection, behavioral ecology, social behavior, orientation and navigation,
animal communication, and chemical ecology. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites:
242 and 243. Offered alternate years 2000-01.
Professor: Mr. C. Blankespoor
Hours: 4
Description: * F. Study of the biology of insects with emphasis
on systematics. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. Prerequisite: 242
and 243.
Professor: Mr. R. Van Dragt.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. Study of the ecology and evolution of fish, amphibians,
reptiles, birds, and mammals. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites:
242.
Professor: Mr. R. Van Dragt.
Hours: 4
Description: * F. Detailed study of ecosystem structure and function,
with special emphasis on local ecosystems, and the scientific basis for
managing and restoring ecosystems. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites:
242 and 243.
Professor: Mr. D. Warners.
Hours: 4
Description: * F. Identification, nomenclature, and classification
of vascular plants. Lectures, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisite:
243.
Professor: Mr. J. Beebe, Mr. R. Van Dragt.
Hours: 4
Description: * S. Laboratory, greenhouse, and field studies in
physiological ecology of plants and animals. Experiment design as well
as the collection, analysis, and presentation of data is emphasized. Topics
include temperature regulation, energy exchange, water balance, and circadian
rhythms. Prerequisites: 242 and 243 and Chemistry 113 or 104.
