Core concepts of microbiology from a human perspective. Does not count toward Biology majors or minors. Prerequisite: one of: BIO 101, 105, 110, 112, 151.

Foundations and applications of molecular and transmission genetics in a diversity of organisms. Prerequisite: BIO 112 with a C- or better. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHM 132.

An integrative and comparative survey of plants, animals and microbes, with emphasis on their form and function. Prerequisite: BIO 211 with a grade of C- or better. Pre/Co-requisite: BIO 213.

Study of the relationship between organisms and their environment. Prerequisite: BIO 112 with C- or better.

Introduction to the ecology and evolution of organisms, populations, and communities of the Great Lakes Region. Emphasizes identification of characteristic flora and fauna. Does not count toward Biology majors or the Biology minor. This course satisfies the University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Ecological approaches to issues of global environmental sustainability, with emphasis on preservation of natural resources such as soil, water, forests, and wildlife. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Problems of water access, water-borne pathogens, water treatment, and power relationships in global cultures from anthropology, biology, and chemistry perspectives, via lecture and seminar. Identical to ANT 250 and CHM 250. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May not be applied to any Biology major or the Biology minor. May not be applied to Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor. Writing Intensive. Recommended: ANT 171 or 170; BIO 101 or 110 or 111; CHM 111 or 120 or 131. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: Course prerequisites will be announced in the Course Search and Registration.