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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (ECOL) Dept Info - College Info

ECOL 130 Natural History of the Southwest (3) I Elementary biology of the common plants and animals of the Southwest; identification, distribution, ecology. Field Trips.

ECOL 181L Introductory Biology Laboratory I (1) I P, or CR, MCB 181R. (Identical with MCB 181L, which is home).

ECOL 181R Introductory Biology I (3) I S P, at least Level III placement on the Math Readiness Test; CR, MCB 181L. (Identical with MCB 181R, which is home).

ECOL 182 Introductory Biology II (4) II Origin, diversity and evolution of life; physiology of plants, animals and organ systems; processes of micro and macroevolution; animal behavior and ecology of populations and communities emphasizing biotic interactions and biogeography. Designed for biology majors. 3R, 3L. Field Trips. P, at least Level III placement on the Math Readiness Test, high school biology recommended. (Identical with MCB 182, MIC 182, BIOC 182).

ECOL 183 Marine Biology (3) I Survey of the marine environment and its biotic communities, with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Field Trips.

ECOL 195A Sex and Evolution (1) Introduction to evolutionary thinking with regards to the most basic features of life: individuality, immortality and sex. "Immortality" refers to the cycle of life; "individuality" refers to levels in the hierarchy of life; "sex" means genetic recombination between individuals.

ECOL 195B From the Pendulum to the Lynx and the Hare (1) I Introduction to non-linear dynamics and chaos. Mathematical content; historical significance; implications for the biological and physical sciences. This course is intended for entry-level students with a passion for mathematics and science. Emphasis on concepts as opposed to algebraic manipulation. Opportunity to study non-linear systems on the computer will be provided. P, simultaneous enrollment in calculus recommended. (Identical with MATH 195B).

ECOL 195C Society and Science (1) I II (Identical with BIOC 195C, which is home).

ECOL 199 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 205H Do Animals Think? (3) I [Taught alternate years 1999 - 2000] A survey of studies on animal cognition. Discussion and comparison of papers describing the rationale, design, and success of research projects comparing nonhuman primates, mammals, and birds. P, completion of first year composition. For psychology credit PSYC 101 must be completed first. (Identical with PSYC 205H).

ECOL 206 Environmental Biology (4) I Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Non-majors orientation. Field Trips. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

ECOL 210 Appreciating Animal Behavior (3) II This course will explore animal behavior by looking at simple genetics, foraging, social behavior, communication, and so on. Course will also critically evaluate scientific information presented by the popular media (i.e., TV). P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

ECOL 223 Human Genetics and Evolution (4) II This Tier Two biology course focuses on aspects of biology from the perspective of humans and human populations. 3R, 1D. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

ECOL 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

ECOL 302 Ecology (4) I Single species population biology, competition, predation and mutualism, community and organization, behavioral ecology and evolutionary ecology. 3R, 3L. P, ECOL 182, MATH 125 or MATH 124, MATH 129.

ECOL 303 Vertebrate Diversity (4) I II Phylogeny and diversification of the major groups of fishes and tetrapods, and evolution of their diagnostic features and adaptations. P, ECOL 182 or equivalent.

ECOL 308 Paleontology (3) I 2R, 3L. P, GEOS 101 and ECOL 182. (Identical with GEOS 308, which is home).

ECOL 320 Genetics (4) I The principles that govern the inheritance of all living organisms including molecular, chromosomal, organismal, population and evolutionary aspects of genetics. Extensive problem solving required. 3R, 3L. P, ECOL 181R ECOL 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B. (Identical with MCB 320).

ECOL 320H Genetics (5) I The principles that govern the inheritance of all living organisms including molecular, chromosomal, organismal, population and evolutionary aspects of genetics. Extensive problem solving required. (Identical with MCB 320H).

ECOL 321 Genetics Lab (2) I Laboratory principles and techniques that govern genetic analysis, including molecular, chromosomal, organismal, population, and evolutionary aspects. 1R, 3L. (Identical with MCB 321).

ECOL 335 Evolutionary Biology (4) II Basic processes and patterns of evolution: natural selection, evolutionary genetics, the analysis of adaptation, the phylogeny of life, the fossil record, molecular evolution, macroevolution. Mandatory discussion session to meet once per week. P, ECOL 181R, ECOL 181L, ECOL 182.

ECOL 340 Introductory Physiological Ecology (3) I II The diversity in the interaction between the way organisms are put together ("form") and how they work ("function") in response to environmental challenges. The physiological mechanisms responsible for the flow and transformation of energy and materials within organisms and among organisms framed in the larger context of ecological processes. P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, ECOL182

ECOL 380 Math Models In Biology (3) I Introduction to mathematical techniques in the biological sciences. Applications include biochemistry, physiology, and ecology. P, MATH 129 or consent of instructor. (Identical with MATH 380).

ECOL 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I II

ECOL 399 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

ECOL 401 Teaching Biology (2) I Study of new methods in instruction and ideas on course content and behavioral objectives. Designed for prospective bio. teachers in secondary schools. 1R, 3L. P, 12 units of biology. May be convened with ECOL 501.

ECOL 403L Parasitology Laboratory (1) I P, 12 units of biology and microbiology. (Identical with V SC 403L, which is home).

ECOL 403R Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I P, 12 units of biology or microbiology. (Identical with V SC 403R, which is home).

ECOL 404 Physiological Systems (3) II Comparison of the diversity of ways that invertebrates and vertebrates develop to meet their common physiological problems and a detailed examination of well studied examples. P, ECOL 182, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, course in biochemistry suggested. (Identical with INSC 404, ENTO 404, BIOC 404).

ECOL 405 Aquatic Entomology (4) II 2R, 3L. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 405, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 505.

ECOL 406L Conservation Biology in the Field (1) II Two 3-day weekend trips March-April. Binoculars required. Field Trips. (Identical with GEOS 406L, RNR 406L). May be convened with ECOL 506L.

ECOL 406R Conservation Biology (3) II Principles of biology applied to conservation of biological diversity. One 3-hour discussion section weekly, Jan.-Feb. P, ECOL 182, ECOL 302. (Identical with GEOS 406R, RNR 406R). May be convened with ECOL 506R.

ECOL 411 Insect Behavior (4) I II (Identical with ENTO 411, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 511.

ECOL 414 Plants of the Desert (2) S Designed for teachers and others wishing to become familiar with common native and cultivated plants; identification, ecology, and uses. May be convened with ECOL 514.

ECOL 415L Insect Biology Laboratory (1) I P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 415L, which is home).

ECOL 415R Insect Biology (3) I P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 415R, which is home).

ECOL 416 Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3) II 1R, 3L. P, consult instructor for prerequisites before enrolling. (Identical with MCB 416, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 516.

ECOL 417 Insect Systematics (4) I 3R, 3L. (Identical with ENTO 417, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 517.

ECOL 420 Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics (4) II Rigorous coverage of the inheritance and evolution of quantitative characters. Theory, estimation and design issues, and experimental results given equal coverage. P, calculus. May be convened with ECOL 520.

ECOL 421 Philosophy of the Biological Sciences (3) II (Identical with PHIL 421, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 521.

ECOL 424 Theoretical Population Genetics (3) I Mathematical theory of modern population genetics developed from first principles with emphasis on evolutionary implications and the historical development of ideas. P, ECOL 320, MATH 223. (Identical with INSC 424, GENE 424, ANTH 424). May be convened with ECOL 524.

ECOL 426 Population Genetics (3) II General introductory course on empirical and theoretical population genetics. It will involve two weekly lectures, weekly problem sets, and regular readings from the primary literature. A major goal of this course is to make students familiar with basic models of population genetics and to acquaint students with empirical tests of these models. As much as any field of biology, population genetics has been divided into a theoretical and an empirical branch. However, these two bodies of knowledge are intimately related and this course will cover both in roughly equal amounts. We will discuss the primary forces and processes involved in shaping genetic variation in natural populations (mutation, drift, selection, migration, recombination, mating patterns, population size and population subdivision), methods of measuring genetic variation in nature, and experimental tests of important ideas in population genetics. The course will also cover a few more specialized topics such as transposable elements, the evolution of multigene families, and molecular clocks. P, ECOL 182, ECOL 335; either ECOL 320 or PL S 312. (Identical with GENE 426). May be convened with ECOL 526.

ECOL 428 Microbial Genetics (3) I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, SWES 325 or ECOL 320 or PL S 312. (Identical with PL P 428, which is home).

ECOL 433 Human Genetics (3) I 2R, 3L. P, ECOL 320. (Identical with GENE 433, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 533.

ECOL 434 Population Interactions (4) [Rpt./ 1] II Empirical and theoretical treatment of competition, exploitation, and mutualism within and between species, with emphasis on application of modern dynamics to ecological problems. 3R, 3L. P, ECOL 302, 2 semesters of calculus. May be convened with ECOL 534.

ECOL 435 Evolution II (4) I A thorough coverage of the empirical and theoretical foundations of modern evolutionary thought. The fossil record and associated conceptual issues are explored in detail. The heart of the course is the theoretical, experimental, and analytical logic necessary to understand processes of evolutionary change at several levels of biological organization. The course is most appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students intending to pursue advanced study and research involving evolutionary questions in biology. P, ECOL 320 or ECOL 335. (Identical with GENE 435). May be convened with ECOL 535.

ECOL 437 Vertebrate Physiology (4) I Basic principles of vertebrate physiology dealing particularly with physiological homeostasis maintained by interactions of complex organ systems. Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181R, ECOL 181L, ECOL 182, one semester of organic chemistry. Genetics and biochemistry suggested. (Identical with MCB 437, V SC 437).

ECOL 438 Biogeography (3) II The role of historical events and ecological processes in determining the past and present geographic distribution of plants and animals. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with GEOS 438). May be convened with ECOL 538.

ECOL 439 Animal-Human Communication (3) II Survey of animal-human communication studies. Critical discussion of papers describing the rationale, design and success of projects involving nonhuman primates, marine mammals, and a parrot, supplemented by films and videos. Background material on animal-animal communication and animal intelligence. Emphasis on what can be learned about human and nonhuman capacities from studying how animals acquire and use human communication systems. P, ECOL 487 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (Identical with PSYC 439). May be convened with ECOL 539.

ECOL 440R Oceanography (2) I Introduction to the physical, chemical, geological, and biological dimensions of the oceans, with emphasis on their importance as biological environments. May be convened with ECOL 540R.

ECOL 441 Limnology (4) I 2R, 6L. P, 6 units of biology and 3 units of chemistry. (Identical with WFSC 441, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 541.

ECOL 442 Marine Ecology (6) S A field introduction to basic concepts in marine ecology with emphasis on the behavior and ecology of invertebrates and fishes and the factors affecting the diversity and community structure of marine communities. The entire course is conducted at selected sites in the Gulf of California. May be convened with ECOL 542.

ECOL 444 Insect Ecology (3) I 2R, 3L. (Identical with ENTO 444, which is home).

ECOL 450 Marine Discovery (4) I II Participate in this marine biology outreach program for grades 3-8. Undergraduates do all of the instruction in on-campus, inquiry-based workshops featuring marine diversity and conservation with a focus on the nearby Sea of Cortez. You will gain experience in developing your own teaching style, while learning about marine biology. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course.

ECOL 459 Comparative Vertebrate Histology (4) II 2R, 6L. P, 12 units of animal biology. A vertebrate anatomy and systematics course is strongly recommended. (Identical with V SC 459, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 559.

ECOL 465 Phylogenetic Biology (3) I Concepts in phylogenetic biology, focusing on the phylogenetic (evolutionary) tree of species. The form of the tree, character evolution, speciation, and gene trees. P, ECOL 320, ECOL 435, ECOL 476 or other course in evolution, or consent of instructor. (Identical with GEOS 465, ENTO 465). May be convened with ECOL 565.

ECOL 466 Physiology Laboratory (3) II Emphasis on data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Laboratory techniques and investigation of physiological mechanisms. 2R, 4L. P, ECOL 437 and ECOL 468 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or PSIO 480. (Identical with MCB 466, PCOL 466, PSIO 466). May be convened with ECOL 566.

ECOL 468 Comparative Physiology (3) II The responses of physiological systems to the environment; energy exchanges, respiration, thermal and osmotic regulation, locomotion, behavioral regulation, and integration of responses. P, PSIO 480 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or ECOL 437. (Identical with V SC 468, PSIO 468). May be convened with ECOL 568.

ECOL 470 Plant Diversity and Evolution (4) I Survey of the plant kingdom, with emphasis on comparative structure and evolution of major plant divisions. 2R, 6L. Field Trips. P, 4 units of biological or plant sciences. May be convened with ECOL 570.

ECOL 472 Systematic Botany (4) II Evolutionary relationships and characteristics of seed plants: systems of classification; acquisition of skills to identify members of almost 50 families, collection and identification of local flora. 2R, 6L. (Identical with PL S 472). May be convened with ECOL 572.

ECOL 474 Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) I II (Identical with SWES 474, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 574.

ECOL 475 Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) II Systematics, ecology, and evolution of planktonic and benthic species; field techniques and lab culture. Field Trips. P, 4 units of biological or plant sciences. (Identical with SWES 475, WFSC 475). May be convened with ECOL 575.

ECOL 476A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181 and ECOL 182 and either an evolution or paleobiology course or consent of instructor. (Identical with GEOS 476A, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 576A.

ECOL 476B Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Explores approaches to studying biological diversification, integrating phylogenetic biology, ecology, population genetics, developmental biology and molecular biology. P, ECOL 335 or consent of instructor. (Identical with MCB 476B, GEOS 476B). May be convened with ECOL 576B.

ECOL 478 Global Change (3) II P, upper-division standing, introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with GEOS 478, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 578.

ECOL 479 Art of Scientific Discovery (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Techniques of posing questions and solving puzzles encountered in scientific research, with emphasis on life sciences and mathematics. May be convened with ECOL 579.

ECOL 480 Invertebrate Zoology (4) I Comparative morphology, physiology, and ecology of invertebrates. 3R, 3L. Field Trips. P, ECOL 182. May be convened with ECOL 580.

ECOL 482 Ichthyology (4) I Ecology, evolution and systematics of fishes, with field and lab emphasis on Gulf of California and Arizona fishes. 2R, 6L. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with WFSC 482). May be convened with ECOL 582.

ECOL 483 Herpetology (4) II Systematics, ecology, and evolution of the amphibians and reptiles. (Identical with WFSC 483). May be convened with ECOL 583.

ECOL 484 Ornithology (4) II Natural history of birds and its bearing upon the problems of animal behavior, distribution, and evolution. 2R, 2L. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, one basic biology course. (Identical with WFSC 484). May be convened with ECOL 584.

ECOL 485 Mammalogy (4) I Systematics, ecology, and evolution of mammals. (Identical with WFSC 485). May be convened with ECOL 585.

ECOL 487L Animal Behavior Lab (1) I Exposure to current topics in behavior and process of behavioral research through video presentations, demonstrations of live animals and readings. May be convened with ECOL 587L.

ECOL 487R Animal Behavior (3) I Concepts and principles of the mechanism, development, function and evolution of behavior, with emphasis on its adaptiveness. Writing Emphasis Course. P, 8 units of biology. May be convened with ECOL 587R.

ECOL 488 Arizona Mammals (3) S The distribution, ecology, relative abundance, conservation, politics and management implications of the mammals of Arizona. P, ECOL182 or equivalent. (Identical with WFSC 488). May be convened with ECOL 588.

ECOL 488L Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) S The identification and study of species of Arizona mammals; with laboratory, library, and field experience. P, or CR, ECOL 488R/588R or equivalent. (Identical with WFSC 488L). May be convened with ECOL 588L.

ECOL 488R Arizona Mammals (3) S The distribution, ecology, relative abundance, conservation, politics and management implications of the mammals of Arizona. P, ECOL 182 or equivalent; CR, ECOL 488R. (Identical with WFSC 488R). May be convened with ECOL 588R.

ECOL 489 Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt./ 1] I Recent advances in ornithology. 1R, 3L. (Identical with WFSC 489). May be convened with ECOL 589.

ECOL 496D Selected Topics in Marine Biology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] II Writing-Emphasis Course if taken for 3-4 units. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, junior or senior ecology majors only. May be convened with ECOL 596D.

ECOL 496I Cooperation and Conflict in Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 1] II [Taught alternate years beginning Spring 2000] Basic theory of cooperation and conflict from population genetics and game theory point of view within the context of the origin of sex and transitions between evolutionary units. P, consent of instructor. (Identical with ANTH 496I, GENE 496I). May be convened with ECOL 596I.

ECOL 496J Plant Population Ecology (1-3) [Rpt./ 18 units] II P, some introductory botany, ecology and consent of instructor. May be convened with ECOL 596J.

ECOL 496K Topics in Plant Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II P, evolution course or consent of instructor May be convened with ECOL 596K.

ECOL 496R Species Diversity (2) II May be convened with ECOL 596R.

ECOL 496Y Introductory Modeling in Biology (2) I An elementary introduction to the use of simple analytical mathematical models in biology. Its intended audience is students who wish to learn how to use and/or construct mathematical models but have forgotten or have never learned how to use mathematics as a language. The course will be elementary and introductory and is conceived as a bridge to more advanced mathematics and modeling courses. We will meet once a week for 2 hours. Students should expect to spend a significant amount of time working on problem sets (approximately 3 hours per week). P, undergraduates must have 12 units of biology, and 2 semesters of calculus. Open to graduate students, and senior undergraduate majors only. May be convened with ECOL 596Y.

ECOL 497A Undergraduate Teaching Training in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (1-5) [Rpt./ 12 units] P, consult department before enrolling.

ECOL 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

ECOL 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

ECOL 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ECOL 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

ECOL 500A Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2-3) I Introduction to graduate study in ecology and evolutionary biology, via discussion of ongoing faculty research interests. (Identical with INSC 500A).

ECOL 500B Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (3) II Introduction to field research methods in ecology. (Identical with INSC 500B).

ECOL 501 Teaching Biology (2) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 401. Graduate-level requirements include the design and presentation of a unique and challenging laboratory experience appropriate for a secondary school biology course. May be convened with ECOL 401.

ECOL 503L Parasitology Laboratory (1) I (Identical with V SC 503L, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 403L.

ECOL 503R Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I (Identical with V SC 503R, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 403R.

ECOL 505 Aquatic Entomology (4) II (Identical with ENTO 505, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 405.

ECOL 506L Conservation Biology in the Field (1) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 406L. Graduate level requirements include participation as team leaders. Two 3-day weekend trips March-April. Binoculars required. Field Trips. (Identical with GEOS 506L, RNR 506L). May be convened with ECOL 406L.

ECOL 506R Conservation Biology (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 406R. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. (Identical with GEOS 506R, RNR 506R). May be convened with ECOL 406R.

ECOL 511 Insect Behavior (4) I II (Identical with ENTO 511, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 411.

ECOL 514 Plants of the Desert (2) S For a description of course topics see ECOL 414. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on a relevant topic. May be convened with ECOL 414.

ECOL 515L Insect Biology Laboratory (1) I P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 515L, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 415L.

ECOL 515R Insect Biology (3) I P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 515R, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 415R.

ECOL 516 Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3) II (Identical with MCB 516, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 416.

ECOL 517 Insect Systematics (4) I 3R, 3L. (Identical with ENTO 517, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 417.

ECOL 518 Laboratory Methods in Insect Physiology (3) II P, ENTO 515, biochemistry is preferred. (Identical with INSC 518, which is home).

ECOL 520 Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics (4) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 420. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. May be convened with ECOL 420.

ECOL 521 Philosophy of the Biological Sciences (3) II (Identical with PHIL 521, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 421.

ECOL 524 Theoretical Population Genetics (3) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 424. Graduate-level requirements include an oral presentation. (Identical with ANTH 524, INSC 524, GENE 524). May be convened with ECOL 424.

ECOL 525 Speciation (2) [Rpt./ 1] II [Taught alternate years 1999 - 2000] Mechanisms of evolution in the formation of races and species of animals and plants. P, ECOL 320. (Identical with GENE 525).

ECOL 526 Population Genetics (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 426. Graduate-level requirements include additional exam questions, additional readings from the literature, and presentation of a 15 minute overview and synthesis of a specialized topic in population genetics. (Identical with GENE 526). May be convened with ECOL 426.

ECOL 533 Human Genetics (3) I P, ECOL 320 or ECOL 321. (Identical with GENE 533, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 433.

ECOL 534 Population Interactions (4) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see ECOL 434. Graduate-level requirements include independent study of a model or data ecological system to be specified by the professor. May be convened with ECOL 434.

ECOL 535 Evolution II (4) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 435. Graduate-level requirements include two term papers, the subject to be determined by the professor. (Identical with GENE 535). May be convened with ECOL 435.

ECOL 538 Biogeography (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 438. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. (Identical with GEOS 538). May be convened with ECOL 438.

ECOL 539 Animal-Human Communication (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 439. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. (Identical with PSYC 539). May be convened with ECOL 439.

ECOL 540R Oceanography (2) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 440R. Graduate-level requirements include an additional literature paper on a modern aspect of oceanography. May be convened with ECOL 440R.

ECOL 541 Limnology (4) I (Identical with WFSC 541, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 441.

ECOL 542 Marine Ecology (6) S For a description of course topics see ECOL 442. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a single aspect of the course topic. Optional travel fee. May be convened with ECOL 442.

ECOL 544 Insect Ecology (3) I (Identical with ENTO 544, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 444.

ECOL 545 Concepts in Genetic Analysis (3) I P, introductory undergraduate genetics course or biology course. (Identical with MCB 545, which is home).

ECOL 550 Mathematical Population Dynamics (4) II Ecological population dynamics, demography and human epidemiology. Emphasis on mathematical models and techniques for data analysis with particular reference to dynamical systems and chaos. 3R, 3L. P, ordinary differential equations as MATH 254 or MATH 355, full calculus sequence, upper-division ecology course (ECOL 302). (Identical with MATH 550).

ECOL 559 Comparative Vertebrate Histology (4) II (Identical with V SC 559, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 459.

ECOL 565 Phylogenetic Biology (3) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 465. Graduate-level requirements include a more in-depth term paper. (Identical with GEOS 565, ENTO 565). May be convened with ECOL 465.

ECOL 566 Physiology Laboratory (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 466. Graduate-level requirements include students completing a series of directed laboratory exercises, then designing and carrying out an experiment of their own. (Identical with PCOL 566, MCB 566, PSIO 566, V SC 566). May be convened with ECOL 466.

ECOL 568 Comparative Physiology (3) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 468. Graduate-level requirements include an additional literature review paper on a modern aspect of comparative physiology. (Identical with PSIO 568, V SC 568). May be convened with ECOL 468.

ECOL 570 Plant Diversity and Evolution (4) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 470. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on a relevant topic. May be convened with ECOL 470.

ECOL 572 Systematic Botany (4) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 472. Graduate-level requirements include study of additional plant families and increased depth regarding class project. (Identical with PL S 572). May be convened with ECOL 472.

ECOL 574 Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) I II (Identical with SWES 574, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 474.

ECOL 575 Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 475. Graduate-level requirements include a special topic report on an aspect of freshwater algae. (Identical with WFSC 575, SWES 575). May be convened with ECOL 475.

ECOL 576A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with GEOS 576A, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 476A.

ECOL 576B Analysis of Biological Diversification (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II For a description of course topics see ECOL 476B. Graduate students will explore the literature to supply a bibliography to the class. (Identical with MCB 576B, GEOS 576B). May be convened with ECOL 476B.

ECOL 578 Global Change (3) II (Identical with GEOS 578, which is home). May be convened with ECOL 478.

ECOL 579 Art of Scientific Discovery (3) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see ECOL 479. Graduate-level requirements include use of all techniques in a semester-long research project and final paper. May be convened with ECOL 479.

ECOL 580 Invertebrate Zoology (4) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 480. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a modern aspect of invertebrate zoology. May be convened with ECOL 480.

ECOL 582 Ichthyology (4) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 482. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a single aspect of the course topic. (Identical with WFSC 582). May be convened with ECOL 482.

ECOL 583 Herpetology (4) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 483. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth paper. (Identical with WFSC 583). May be convened with ECOL 483.

ECOL 584 Ornithology (4) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 484. An independent research project. (Identical with WFSC 584). May be convened with ECOL 484.

ECOL 585 Mammalogy (4) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 485. Graduate-level requirements include an exercise in mammalian taxonomy and a higher level of performance. (Identical with WFSC 585). May be convened with ECOL 485.

ECOL 586 Biological Scaling (2-3) II Evolution of body size and the scaling of physiological, morphological, and ecological requirements, biomechanics, functional morphology, and dimensional analysis. P, ECOL 302.

ECOL 587L Animal Behavior Lab (1) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 487L. Graduate-level requirements include organizing and leading of group discussion. May be convened with ECOL 487L.

ECOL 587R Animal Behavior (3) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 487R. Graduate-level requirements include term paper involving hands-on research. May be convened with ECOL 487R.

ECOL 588 Arizona Mammals (3) S For a description of course topics see ECOL 488. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. (Identical with WFSC 588). May be convened with ECOL 488.

ECOL 588L Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) S For a description of course topics see ECOL 488L. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper, which may be an expanded version of that done for 588R. P, ECOL 588R. (Identical with WFSC 588L). May be convened with ECOL 488L.

ECOL 588R Arizona Mammals (3) S For a description of course topics see ECOL 488R. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. P, ECOL 588R. (Identical with WFSC 588R). May be convened with ECOL 488R.

ECOL 589 Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see ECOL 489. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth presentation of a single aspect of the course topics. (Identical with WFSC 589). May be convened with ECOL 489.

ECOL 591 Preceptorship (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 596A Evolutionary Ecology (1-2) [Rpt./ 12 units] II

ECOL 596B Population Biology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II P, open to majors only.

ECOL 596D Selected Topics in Marine Biology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] II For a description of course topics see ECOL 496D. May be convened with ECOL 496D.

ECOL 596G Topics in Genetics and Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 3] II Various topics in genetics and evolution. Repeatable with permission of instructor. P, consent of instructor. (Identical with GENE 596G, MCB 596G).

ECOL 596I Cooperation and Conflict in Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see ECOL 496I. [Taught alternate years beginning Spring 2000] Graduate-level requirements include participation, weekly question sheets, and an oral presentation. (Identical with ANTH 596, GENE 596). May be convened with ECOL 496I.

ECOL 596J Plant Population Ecology (1-3) [Rpt./ 18 units] II For a description of course topics see ECOL 496J. May be convened with ECOL 496J.

ECOL 596K Topics in Plant Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II For a description of course topics see ECOL 496K. May be convened with ECOL 496K.

ECOL 596M Conservation Biology (1) [Rpt./ 5] II (Identical with RNR 596M).

ECOL 596P Macroevolution (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II (Identical with GEOS 596P).

ECOL 596R Species Diversity (2) II For a description of course topics see ECOL 496R. May be convened with ECOL 496R.

ECOL 596Y Introductory Modeling in Biology (2) I For a description of course topics see ECOL 496Y. Graduate-level requirements include weekly homework assignments and a system model. May be convened with ECOL 496Y.

ECOL 596Z Advanced Topics in Biological Statistics (3) II Advanced topics in statistical methodology relevant to Biology, Genetics and Ecology. Maximum likelihood, General Linear models, randomization methods, power, distribution theory. P, basic course in statistics and/or matrix algebra.

ECOL 597B Phylogenetic Inference (2) II P, ENTO 465 or ENTO 565 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ENTO 597B, which is home).

ECOL 599 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 610A Research in Ecology and Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 1] I Introduction to the research currently being pursued by faculty and staff in the department. P, open to majors only.

ECOL 610B Research in Ecology and Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 1] II Introduction to the research currently being pursued by faculty and staff in the department. P, open to majors only.

ECOL 623A Biology Update (2) S P, open to middle and high school biology teachers only. BIOC 623A is not prerequisite to BIOC 623B. (Identical with BIOC 623A, which is home).

ECOL 623B Biology Update (2) S P, open to middle and high school biology teachers only. BIOC 623A is not prerequisite to BIOC 623B. (Identical with BIOC 623B, which is home).

ECOL 660 Current Advances in Plant Physiology (4) I P, PL S 360, CHEM 462A, CHEM 462B. (Identical with PL S 660, which is home).

ECOL 670 Recent Advances in Genetics (2) [Rpt./ 4] I (Identical with GENE 670, which is home).

ECOL 699 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 799 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

ECOL 900 Research (1-8) [Rpt./]

ECOL 910 Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]

ECOL 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

ECOL 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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