Laboratory studies include work with specimens from the Richter Natural History Museum. Ways in which dissimilar organisms perform similar functions. Behavioral, physiological, and biochemical solutions to problems imposed on invertebrate and vertebrate animals by their environment. Invertebrate Biology 4 cr. Survey of invertebrate animals.
Lab focuses on identification of invertebrates living in Wisconsin.
Structure, function, diversity, and ecology of insects, as well as their impact on human society. Lab develops ability to identify Wisconsin insects, both in the field and by examining microscopic anatomy. Detailed study of microorganisms from viruses to fungi in their environment. Study of both free-living and pathogenic organisms and their degrading abilities. Molecular Biology 3 cr.