Upper-Division

BIOE 128 Ecology and Physiology of Large Marine Vertebrates

Lectures and laboratory computer exercises familiarize students with research methods, study design, statistics, and research tools for large marine vertebrates (seals, birds, fish, and sharks). Research topics include: animal tracking; diving physiology; behavior; foraging ecology; and energetics.

Credits

5

Instructor

Patrick Robinson

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B and BIOE 20C.

Quarter offered

Spring

BIOE 132 Comparative Physiology of Vertebrates

Comparative physiology of mammals, birds, and fish with emphasis on locomotor performance and exercise in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Cardiovascular, respiratory, and skeletal muscle systems examined.

Credits

5

Instructor

Terrie Williams

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; biochemistry, cell biology, and vertebrate anatomy recommended.

Quarter offered

Winter

BIOE 170 Molecular Ecology and Evolution

An introduction to evolution at the molecular level. Topics include neutral theory of evolution, natural selection, molecular clocks, molecular phylogenetics, and biogeography. (Formerly Biology 176.)

Credits

5

Instructor

Giacomo Bernardi

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C. Must be taken concurrently with BIOE 170L.

BIOE 170L Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory

One laboratory section per week that applies the theory developed in course 170 to computer and laboratory experiments. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly Biology 176.)

Credits

2

Instructor

Giacomo Bernardi

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C. BIOE 170 must be taken concurrently.a

BIOE 172L Population Genetics Laboratory

A companion course to 172 Population Genetics that applies the theory developed in that course to related disciplines including conservation biology, ecology, agriculture, and population biology. Original scientific literature relating to the theory developed in BIOE 172 is read, and applied problem sets are solved by the students. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOE 272L.

Credits

2

Instructor

Grant Pogson

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOE 20C, and BIOL 105, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 172 is required.

Quarter offered

Fall

BIOE 198 Independent Field Study

Provides for individual programs of study (a) by means other than the usual supervision in person, or (b) when the student is doing all or most of the coursework off campus. With permission of the department, may be repeated for credit, or two or three courses taken concurrently. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Credits

5

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer