Covers fundamentals of biogeochemical cycling, emphasizing water, carbon, and nutrient dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems; chemical interactions of atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere; and natural and human-managed environments. Recommended prereqs., GEOL 3320 or EBIO 3270 and CHEM 1011 (min. grade C-). Same as ENVS 4160 and GEOL 4160.
An advanced field ecology course emphasizing measurements, statistical procedures, and biotic data information management relevant to land management issues. Develops concepts of adaptive ecosystem management using ongoing field studies on public land in the Colorado Front Range. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 3270 and EBIO 3500 (min. grade C-).
Reviews the principles and methodology of phylogenetic inference using molecular data. The course emphasizes the application of comparative approaches to hypothesis testing in evolution, ecology and medicine and provides a broad foundation in both theory and practice of phylogenetics. Recommended prereq., EBIO 3080 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent required. Same as EBIO 5290.
Field Studies. Examines the application of conservation principles in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, a 'biodiversity-in-crisis' setting. Explores successful conservation strategies integrated with efforts to alleviate socioeconomic issues. Three-week Maymester, Study Abroad Global Seminar. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 2040, ENVS 2000 or 2000/higher-level course in ANTH, EBIO, ENVS, EVEN, GEOG, IAFS or other discipline related to ecology or sustainability. Same as EBIO 5340, ENVS 4340 and ENVS 5340.
Stresses broad areas of biology and employs field approaches. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Same as EBIO 5350.
Lect. and lab. Offers a demanding, problems-oriented methods course in statistical inference procedures, assumptions, limitations, and applications emphasizing techniques appropriate to realistic biological problems. Includes data file management using interactive computing techniques. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Same as EBIO 5410. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
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. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 1150 or EBIO 1210 and MCDB 2150 or EBIO 2070 (minimum grade C-). 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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). 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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-).
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-).
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. Same as EBIO 5520. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-).
Includes field-oriented courses offered at irregular intervals during the academic year or during summer sessions. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 2040 and EBIO 2640 (min. grade C-). May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Same as EBIO 5660.
Comparative morphology, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. This course uses animals and animal tissue. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Same as EBIO 5740.
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). 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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 2040 and EBIO 2640 (min. grade C-). 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. Recommended prereq., minimum of 14 hoursof EBIO course work. Same as EBIO 5800. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
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. Recommended requisite, min. 3.3 GPA and a 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. Recommended requisite, min. 3.3 GPA and a declared EBIO major and approval by departmental Honors program. Requisites: Restricted to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO) majors only.
