Department Of Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyDepartment of Ecologyand EvolutionaryBiologyEcology and Evolutionary BiologyGraduate ProgramsThe department comprises a large number of biologists with a varietyof research interests. 3 broad overlapping themes capture the interestsand activities in EEB — biodiversity and macroevolution, ecology andglobal change biology, and evolutionary mechanisms. The departmentoffers graduate study leading to Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophydegrees in ecology and evolutionary biology. General information aboutthe department and its faculty, current graduate students, admission,and financial support may be found on the department's website (http://www2.ku.edu/ eeb/). Students who are interested in enrolling in EEBgraduate-level coursework without admission to a graduate program areencouraged to apply for graduate non-degree seeking student status.See the department’s admission webpage (https://eeb.ku.edu/admissionrequirements/) for further details.Neotropical biodiversity is a special area of concentration among EEBfaculty. Many faculty members have courtesy appointments in the LatinAmerican Area Studies Program, which fosters multidisciplinary researchin Latin America across the campus. KU is a member of the Organizationfor Tropical Studies, and many faculty members and students participatein advanced, field-oriented OTS courses. Graduate students can receivefellowships for courses, e.g. BIOL 786 Fundamentals of Tropical Biology,or research projects in Costa Rica. Other EEB faculty have researchconcentrations in Asia, Africa, Antarctica, and elsewhere, creating agenuinely global reach for EEB research activities.(B.A. and B.S. degree programs in biology are listed under BiologyUndergraduate Programs gy/).)FacilitiesDepartmental physical facilities include laboratories, natural historycollections, and field-study sites near the university. Most laboratoryfacilities are in Dyche Hall, Higuchi Hall, McGregor Herbarium, HaworthHall, and the Public Safety Building. Special facilities in Haworth includecontrolled-environment rooms, greenhouses, and various instrumentrooms, including an excellent microscopy and analytical imaging facility(https://mai.ku.edu/).The natural history collections are housed by the Biodiversity Instituteand include approximately 8 million specimens, including mammals,birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, arthropods and other invertebrates,parasites, and plants, as well as fossils of vertebrates, arthropods,other invertebrates, and plants. Collections support diverse research inevolutionary biology, paleobiology, and ecology including systematics,phylogenetics, biogeography, morphology, behavior, biodiversityinformatics, and biotic surveys and inventories. The BI also has leadingfacilities for diverse analyses of biodiversity information, includingwell-equipped spatial analysis laboratories, and extensive facilities formolecular systematics.1The Kansas Biological Survey is a KU research and service unit anda non-regulatory state agency, whose mission it is to gather informationon the kinds, distribution, and abundance of plants and animals inKansas, and to compile, analyze, interpret, and distribute this informationbroadly. KBS is a nationally recognized leader in several fields ofenvironmental research and maintains a strong tradition of natural historystudies. Scientists at KBS study terrestrial ecosystem ecology, aquaticecology, water quality, evolution, biodiversity, ecology and populationbiology of animals and plants, and conservation and restoration ofnatural communities. KBS researchers routinely use technologiessuch as satellite and airborne remote sensing, aerial photography, andGeographic Information Systems.KBS administers the University of Kansas Field Station (https://biosurvey.ku.edu/field-station/), 3,700 acres of field-sites dedicated toenvironmental research and education, and is part of the prestigiousNational Ecological Observatory Network. KUFS sites are in the transitionzone between the Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tallgrass Prairie biomesand include woodland, prairie, old fields, and wetlands. The Fitch NaturalHistory Reservation and Baldwin Woods are used primarily to studyunmanipulated ecological processes in undisturbed habitats. The John H.Nelson Environmental Study Area is used for experimental ecologicalstudies and has experimental ponds, a dedicated lake and watershed, acommon garden, small-mammal enclosures, and a succession facility.CoursesBIOL 100. Principles of Biology. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N.Intended for non-science majors. The basic concepts of biology at thecellular, organismal, and population levels of organization and theirapplications to humans and modern society. An honors section, BIOL101, is offered for students with superior academic records. BIOL 100 andBIOL 102 (or BIOL 101 and BIOL 103, honors) satisfy the College naturalscience with laboratory requirement. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 102 isrecommended. LEC.BIOL 101. Principles of Biology, Honors. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N.Intended for non-science majors with superior academic records. Thebasic concepts of biology at the cellular, organismal, and population levelsof organization and their applications to humans and modern society.Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 is recommended. BIOL101 and either BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 satisfy the College natural sciencewith laboratory requirement. Prerequisite: Membership in the CollegeHonors Program or consent of instructor. LEC.BIOL 102. Principles of Biology Laboratory. 1 Hour U / LFE.Intended for non-science majors. Exercises are designed to give thestudent hands-on experience with selected topics from the associatedlecture course (BIOL 100). An honors laboratory (BIOL 103) is offeredfor students with superior academic records. Prerequisite: Concurrentenrollment in BIOL 100 is recommended. LAB.BIOL 103. Principles of Biology Laboratory, Honors. 1 Hour U / LFE.Intended for non-science majors with superior academic records.Exercises are designed to give the students hands-on experiencewith selected topics from the associated lecture course (BIOL 101).Prerequisite: Membership in the College Honors Program or consent ofinstructor. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 101 is recommended. LAB.BIOL 105. Biology Orientation Seminar. 1 Hour N.Introduces interested students to information about majoring in thebiological sciences at the University of Kansas. Students learn aboutdegree requirements, academic advising, research opportunities, andcareer options, as well as how to align academic and professional goals.Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. LEC.
2Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyBIOL 116. Introduction to Evolutionary Biology. 3 Hours N / LFE.An account of evolutionary thinking from classical to contemporary time.The emphasis is on mainstream developments (Darwinism, Mendelism,the Modern Synthesis, Cultural Ecology), but certain social issues will beexamined (social Darwinism, creationism). LEC.BIOL 120. Insects in Your World. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N.Students will learn about the global impact of insects on human concerns,both positive (pollination and decomposition) and negative (competitionwith humans for food, fiber, and shelter, and disease transmission) whiledeveloping an appreciation for the ways in which scientists work withreal problems involving insects. The course will cover the overwhelmingabundance and diversity of insects, and their life history, ecology,behavior, and physiology. This course is intended for both nonbiologyand biology majors. Format: two lectures and one discussion section perweek. LEC.BIOL 150. Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology. 3 Hours NBGE3N / N / LFE.A course for biology majors and students planning to take additionalcourses in biology. This course covers basic biochemistry, cell structureand function, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, and developmentof plants and animals. Three hours of lecture per week. An honorssection (BIOL 151) is offered for students with superior academic records.Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 130; CHEM 190 andCHEM 191; CHEM 150; or CHEM 170; or consent of instructor. LEC.BIOL 151. Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Honors. 3Hours NB GE3N / N / LFE.A course for students with superior academic records who are biologymajors or who plan to take additional courses in biology. This coursecovers basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology,genetics, physiology, and development of plants and animals. Threehours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Membership in the UniversityHonors Program and concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 130, CHEM190 and CHEM 191, CHEM 150, or CHEM 170; or consent of instructor.LEC.BIOL 152. Principles of Organismal Biology. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N /LFE.A course for biology majors and students who plan to take additionalcourses in biology. This course covers basic elements of plant and animalmorphology and physiology, principles of evolution, organismal diversityand phylogeny, population biology, population genetics, ecology, andbehavior. Three hours of lecture per week. An honors section (BIOL153) is offered for students with superior academic records. Prerequisite:Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 130; CHEM 190 and CHEM 191;CHEM 150; or CHEM 170; or consent of instructor. LEC.BIOL 153. Principles of Organismal Biology, Honors. 3 Hours NBGE3N / N / LFE.A course for students with superior academic records who are biologymajors or planning to take additional courses in biology. This coursecovers basic elements of plant and animal morphology and physiology,principles of evolution, organismal diversity and phylogeny, populationbiology, population genetics, ecology, and behavior. Three hoursof lecture per week. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment inCHEM 130; CHEM 190 and CHEM 191; CHEM 150; or CHEM 170 andmembership in the University Honors Program; or consent of instructor.LEC.BIOL 154. Introductory Biology Lab for STEM Majors. 2 Hours N.A hybrid laboratory course for majors in STEM fields. This hybridlaboratory course will use online modules ( 2 hours per week) tointroduce students to key core competencies (e.g., critical thinking,quantitative reasoning, scientific communication, collaboration, etc.) thatare applicable to all STEM fields. Two hours of face-to-face laboratoryinstruction will provide students hands-on opportunities to apply thesecore competencies and skills to research questions in the biologicalsciences. Students will apply research skills and engage in an authenticresearch activity during the second half of the course and will present theresults to their peers in oral and written formats. LAB.BIOL 155. Principle Lab in: . 1-3 Hours U / LFE.This introductory laboratory exposes the students to basic principles inbiology and modern experimental techniques through an open-endedauthentic research experience directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite:Consent of instructor. LEC.BIOL 177. First Year Seminar: . 3 Hours NB GE11.A limited-enrollment, seminar course for first-time freshmen, organizedaround current issues in biology. Does not contribute to majorrequirements in biology. First year seminar topics are coordinated andapproved through the Office of First Year Experiences. Prerequisite: Firsttime freshman status. LEC.BIOL 200. Basic Microbiology. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N.Introduction to bacteria and viruses. Topics include historical developmentof microbiology, bacterial structure and growth, enzymes and energyproduction, disinfection, antibacterial drugs, gene transfer, viralreplication, infection and immunity, with emphasis on infectious diseases.Can be substituted for BIOL 201 as a prerequisite for other microbiologycourses by consent of department. Not open to those with credit in BIOL400, or BIOL 401. Prerequisite: A course in high school biology and acourse in high school chemistry. This course is not recommended for firstsemester freshmen. LEC.BIOL 203. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory. 2 Hours U / LFE.Laboratory exercises to complement BIOL 200. Prerequisite: BIOL 200.May be taken concurrently. LAB.BIOL 210. Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 1 Hour U.An introductory overview of medical technology as a profession includingtypes of analyses performed, specialties, interrelationships in the healthcare system and a visit to a clinical laboratory. This course will enablethose considering a major in medical technology to have a clear definitionof the profession. This course does not meet any degree requirements inbiology. No prerequisite. (Same as CLS 210.) LEC.BIOL 225. Evolution and the History of Life. 3 Hours GE3N / N.This introductory course for non-majors focuses on the significance of thehistory of life and the fossil record for our understanding of evolution. Keyevents in the history of life are considered, including the origins of life,the eukaryotic cell, and humans, and also various mass extinctions. Thefocus is on general scientific and evolutionary principles and mechanismsthat can be extracted from the study of the fossil record. It also uses thelessons of the fossil record to consider the prospects for our own species.LEC.BIOL 240. Fundamentals of Human Anatomy. 3 Hours N.Introduction to the gross anatomy of the human body. Covers the spatialarrangement and appearance of structures throughout the body, includingvisual identification of these structures. Musculoskeletal relationships, andthe anatomy of major organ systems, are emphasized. Not intended forbiology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 100, or equivalent. LEC.BIOL 241. Human Anatomy Observation Laboratory. 2 Hours U / LFE.One of the two laboratories in gross anatomy designed to complementBIOL 240. Emphasizes the three-dimensional appearance and spatialrelationships of anatomical structures through supervised observations ofpre-dissected human cadavers. Limited to students enrolled in, or seekingadmission to, programs that require a human anatomy observation
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biologylaboratory. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIOL 240 isrequired. LAB.BIOL 246. Principles of Human Physiology. 3 Hours N.An introduction to the physiological and biochemical processes andgeneral physiological principles necessary to sustain life. Organ andorgan system processes are emphasized. Intended for students majoringin allied health or sports related curricula who require a course in humanphysiology. Not intended for biology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 100 orequivalent. LEC.BIOL 247. Principles of Human Physiology Laboratory. 2 Hours U /LFE.Designed to complement BIOL 246. Uses experiments and simulations todemonstrate laboratory techniques and representative processes in areasof human physiology. Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIOL 246 required.LAB.BIOL 350. Principles of Genetics. 4 Hours N.Why are related individuals more similar than unrelated individuals andwhat is the basis for heritable traits? From Mendel's discoveries of thepatterns of genetic inheritance, to the study of transmissible hereditaryfactors, genetics is central to understanding the biological sciences.Topics include molecular genetics and genetic engineering; Mendeliangenetics and mapping; control of gene expression; cytogenetics;epigenetics and non-Mendelian genetics; and population and quantitativegenetics. Examples are taken from a wide variety of organisms, includingviruses, bacteria, plants, fungi, insects, and humans. Prerequisite: CHEM135 or CHEM 175 or CHEM 195 and CHEM 196, with a grade of C- orhigher and BIOL 150 or BIOL 151 with a grade of C- or higher and BIOL152 or BIOL 153 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of instructor.LEC.BIOL 360. Principles of Genetics, Honors. 4 Hours N.The science of genetics aims to explain why individuals differ fromone another and how these differences are inherited. Honors Geneticscovers all core topics in fundamental genetics: Mendelian inheritance,meiosis and recombination, mutation, molecular genetics, populationgenetics, quantitative genetics and genomics. Special attention given tothe practice of genetics and the complex relationship between genotype,phenotype and environment. A broader goal of Honors Genetics is toprovide students a framework for understanding recent advances inmedical genetics and the modern era of personal genomics. Prerequisite:CHEM 135 or CHEM 175 or CHEM 195 and CHEM 196, with a grade ofC- or higher and BIOL 150 or BIOL 151 with a grade of C- or higher andBIOL 152 or BIOL 153 with a grade of C- or higher and membership in theUniversity Honors Program; or consent of the instructor. LEC.BIOL 400. Fundamentals of Microbiology. 3 Hours NB GE3N / N.Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on physical andchemical properties of the bacterial cell; microbial metabolism, cultivation,growth and death of bacteria; microbial genetics, pathogenesis andimmunity, industrially important microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 150or BIOL 151 with a grade of C- or higher and two semesters of collegechemistry with a grade of C- or higher, or consent of the instructor. LEC.BIOL 401. Fundamentals of Microbiology, Honors. 4 Hours N.Honors section of BIOL 400 and BIOL 612, by application and invitation.Prerequisite: BIOL 150 or BIOL 151, two semesters of college chemistry,and membership in the University Honors Program, or consent of theinstructor. LEC.3BIOL 402. Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory. 2 Hours U /LFE.Laboratory exercises designed to complement BIOL 400 or BIOL700. Prerequisite: BIOL 400 or BIOL 612, or BIOL 400 or BIOL 612concurrently. LAB.BIOL 405. Laboratory in Genetics. 3 Hours U / LFE.A laboratory course that provides hands-on experience with classicalgenetics and modern molecular genetics. Experiments involve Mendeliangenetics (dominance/recessivity, complementation, segregation,independent assortment) in eukaryotic organisms; recombinant DNA;basic bacterial genetics; polymerase chain reaction; DNA sequencing;computational genetics; and genome editing. Prerequisite: Concurrent orprior enrollment in BIOL 350. LAB.BIOL 412. Evolutionary Biology. 4 Hours N.Introduction to the patterns and processes of organic evolution.Considered are the history of evolutionary thought, molecular evolution,genetics and microevolution, selection and adaptation, and speciationand macroevolution. Emphasis will be placed on how scientists study anddocument change over time in natural populations, methods for testinghypotheses about events in evolutionary history, and how discoveringevolutionary mechanisms at one level of organization can help toexplicate general processes in the natural world. Prerequisite: BIOL 152and BIOL 350, or consent of the instructor. LEC.BIOL 413. History and Diversity of Organisms. 3 Hours N / LFE.An integrated lecture and laboratory course presenting an overviewof the variety and ancestry of life on earth. Using representatives fromprokaryotes, protists, plants, fungi, and animals, principles of phylogeneticreconstruction are illustrated and evolutionary trends in the life historyfeatures, functional morphology, and structural complexity of extant andextinct organisms are presented. Two hours of lecture and three hours oflaboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 152 or BIOL 153, or consent ofthe instructor. LEC.BIOL 414. Principles of Ecology. 3 Hours N.Study of the principles underlying species population density changes,community structure and dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, andenergy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems. (Same as EVRN 414.)Prerequisite: BIOL 152 or BIOL 153, or consent of the instructor. LEC.BIOL 415. Field and Laboratory Methods in Ecology. 2 Hours N.This course complements BIOL 414 with field trips and laboratoryexercises that illustrate the basic concepts of ecology. Topics coveredinclude
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Programs The department comprises a large number of biologists with a variety of research interests. 3 broad overlapping themes capture the interests and activities in EEB — biodiversity and macroevolution, ecology and global change biology, and .
natural selection. If evolutionary biology is going to be relevant to ecology, one would expect to find it at least in population ecology. For the first two decades of this century, however, Darwinian evolutionary theory was under considerable attack.6 In particular, it was seriously doubted whether evolutionary change could occur
evolutionary biology. From this point of view, some authors have tried to extend the Darwinian theory universally beyond the domain of evolutionary biology (Cf. Dawkins, 1983), using the three principles of evolutionary theory (inheritance or retention, variation, and adaptation) as a heuristic for evolutionary economic theorizing (Campbell, 1965).
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