Courses

Surveys development in a range of vertebrate and invertebrate systems to reconstruct the common bilatorian ancestor, and elucidate the developmental genetic changes underlying animal diversification. Lab focuses on vertebrate embryos and explores key methods in evolutionary developmental biology including in situ hybridization, embryo microinjection, and transgenesis. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220 and 2070, or MCDB 1150 and 2150. EBIO 4440, EBIO 5440, MCDB 4441, and MCDB 5441 are all the same course.

Familiarizes students with specialized areas of biology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or equivalent. Same as EBIO 5460.

Lect. and lab. Surveys plant types emphasizing diagnostic features of plants in general and major taxa in particular. Focuses on identity, morphology, anatomy, reproduction, ecology, geography, evolution, fossil record, and economic use of taxa. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Formerly EBIO 3500.

Lect. and lab. Introduces structures of seed plants, especially angiosperms, and developmental history of these structures. Studies cell types, and their location and function in plant tissues and organs.The laboratory provides an opportunity to examine plant tissues and to prepare tissues for examination by the light microscope. Stresses role of plant structures in the living plant. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Formerly EBIO 3510 .

Lect. and lab. Studies the principles and techniques of modern systematics of organisms, illustrated with examples from the plant kingdom, usually the angiosperms. Framework of course is evolutionary and ecological, as well as taxonomic. Prereq., EBIO 2070. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Formerly EBIO 3520.

Lect. and lab. Explores mechanisms of plant functioning and how such functioning relates to the performance of the plant under different environmental conditions. Phenomena include water relations, growth and development, and metabolic processes including photosynthesis, respiration, and responses to stress. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or equivalent. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Formerly EBIO 3530.

Explores the fundamental principles of plant form from the perspectives of ecological function, evolutionary origin, and developmental dynamics. Students are presented with conceptual and analytical tools to interpret the vast diversity of growth form-function relationships that exist among plants. Laboratory sessions apply concepts presented in lecture and students will engage in original research using light and scanning electron microscopy. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230 and 1240.

Includes field-oriented courses offered at irregular intervals during the academic year or during summer sessions. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., EBIO 2040 and 2640 or equivalent.

Lect. and lab. Introduction to evolution, ecology, physiology, and behavior of insects. Emphasizes how insects have solved problems, such as maintaining water balance or finding food, that are shared by all animals but for which there may be unique solutions among the insects. Agricultural and human health problems relative to entomology are discussed. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Same as EBIO 5660.

Comparative morphology, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. This course uses animals and animal tissue. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Same as EBIO 5740 and PSYC 4740.

Lect., lab, and field trips. Presents origin, evolution, ecology, physical and behavioral characteristics, and taxonomy of orders and families of birds of North America; field work with local species emphasizing avian ecology. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. Prereq., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Same as EBIO 5750.

Lect., lab, and field studies. Discusses origin, evolution and adaptation, geographic distribution, ecology, and taxonomy of mammals; field and laboratory study of Coloradan species. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. Prereq., EBIO 1210, 1220 and 2040 or 2640. Same as EBIO 5760.

Class covers research and field methods for biological disciplines associated with natural history museums:vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Emphasis is on field research techniques: observations, sampling, collection and preservation methods, and comparisons among elevation zones. Includes 5 field labs, 2 weekend trips, 5 lab practica, experience with several taxonomic experts, and individual research projects. Same as EBIO 5795, MUSM 4795 and ENVS 4795.

Lect. and discussion. Explores controversial issues, historical themes, or emerging developments in biology. Consult the EBIO Undergraduate Advising Center for current listings. Different course sections on different topics may be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., minimum of 14 hoursof EBIO course work. Same as EBIO 5800. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. .

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

To be taken during the final academic year prior to graduation. Consists of a lecture component on honors thesis writing and defense, as well as a seminar component where honors candidates present their thesis research in a practice defense talk. Prereq., 3.30 or better GPA, declared EBIO major, and approval by departmental honors committee.

To be taken during the final academic year prior to graduation. Consists of the final phase of honors research and thesis preparation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Prereq., 3.30 or better GPA, declared EBIO major, and approval by departmental honors committee. Prerequisites: Restricted to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO) majors only.

All first year EBIO graduate students are required to attend the EBIO Colloquia Series. Speakers from around the world and within the department cover topics in all areas of biology. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

Same as EBIO 4020.

Same as EBIO 4030.

Same as EBIO 4060. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as EBIO 4100. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as EBIO 4120.