Courses
The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
Animal Sciences (ANIM_SCI)
285 (Effective through Spring 2014) Rights and Welfare of Animals 3 Ethical considerations and welfare of animals used as companions, for food, and in scientific research. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 106 or concurrent enrollment. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
285 Rights and Welfare of Animals 3 Ethical considerations and welfare of animals used as companions, for food, and in scientific research. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 106 or concurrent enrollment. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
Biology (BIOLOGY)
101 (Effective through Spring 2012) General Biology Lecture 3 Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
101 (Effective through Summer 2012) [BSCI] General Biology Lecture 3 Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
101 (Effective through Spring 2013) [BSCI] Biology of Humans 3 The biology of good health and longevity; evaluation of lifestyle choices; consideration of each body system and the potential for disease and disorder. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
101 (Effective through Fall 2013) [BSCI] Biology of Humans 3 The biology of good health and longevity; evaluation of lifestyle choices; consideration of each body system and the potential for disease and disorder. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
105 (Effective through Summer 2012) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
105 (Effective through Spring 2013) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
105 (Effective through Summer 2013) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
105 (Effective through Fall 2013) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring BIOLOGY 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
105 (Effective through Spring 2014) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Enrollment not allowed if credit for BIOLOGY 102 already earned. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only. Credit not allowed for students who have already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted towards elective requirements for majors in the School of Biological Sciences.
105 (Effective through Summer 2015) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Enrollment not allowed if credit for BIOLOGY 102 already earned. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only. Credit not allowed for students who have already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted towards elective requirements for majors in the School of Biological Sciences.
105 (Effective through Summer 2018) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Enrollment not allowed if credit for BIOLOGY 102 already earned. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only. Credit not allowed for students who have already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted towards elective requirements for majors in the School of Biological Sciences.
105 (Effective through Summer 2022) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Enrollment not allowed if credit for BIOLOGY 102 already earned. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only. Credit not allowed for students who have already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted towards elective requirements for majors in the School of Biological Sciences.
105 (Effective through Fall 2022) General Biology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Enrollment not allowed if credit for BIOLOGY 102 already earned or if enrolled in BIOLOGY 102. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only. Credit not allowed for students who have already completed BIOLOGY 102. Credit not granted towards elective requirements for majors in the School of Biological Sciences.
Food Science (FS)
409 (Effective through Spring 2014) Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 205. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
409 (Effective through Summer 2016) Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 205. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
409 Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 212. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
509 (Effective through Spring 2014) Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 205. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
509 (Effective through Summer 2016) Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 205. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
509 Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 212. Credit not granted for both FS 409 and 509. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
510 (Effective through Spring 2014) Functional Foods and Health 3 Benefits of foods beyond basic nutrition; bioactive compounds in functional foods and nutraceuticals relating to disease prevention and health promotion. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 101; BIOLOGY 102, or BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 107; MBIOS 303. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
510 (Effective through Summer 2015) Functional Foods and Health 3 Benefits of foods beyond basic nutrition; bioactive compounds in functional foods and nutraceuticals relating to disease prevention and health promotion. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 101; BIOLOGY 102, or BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 107; MBIOS 303. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
510 (Effective through Fall 2022) Functional Foods and Health 3 Benefits of foods beyond basic nutrition; bioactive compounds in functional foods and nutraceuticals relating to disease prevention and health promotion. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 101; BIOLOGY 102, or BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 107; MBIOS 303. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
510 Functional Foods and Health 3 Benefits of foods beyond basic nutrition; bioactive compounds in functional foods relating to health promotion. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 101; BIOLOGY 102, or BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 107; CHEM 370 or MBIOS 303. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
Psychology (PSYCH)
265 (Effective through Spring 2013) Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
265 (Effective through Spring 2014) Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
265 (Effective through Summer 2015) Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
265 (Effective through Summer 2018) Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
265 Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Spring 2012) Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Summer 2012) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Spring 2013) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Summer 2013) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Spring 2014) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Summer 2014) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Summer 2015) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Fall 2019) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Occasional lab meetings required; see instructor for times. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Spring 2020) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 (Effective through Summer 2023) [BSCI] Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.
372 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105.