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ATSC 4650 - Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric Science
Credits: 2-6
Max Credit (max 9)
Course Description and
Prerequisite: Independent research in atmospheric science under supervision of an atmospheric science faculty member. Projects are possible in the fields of cloud and aerosol physics, radar meteorology, mesoscale dynamics, and stratospheric chemistry. Participation in field work, involving the UW aviation or stratospheric ballooning facilities, is a possibility. Research results are summarized in a report.
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ATSC 4900 - Problems in Atmospheric Science
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Independent study of a particular problem or phrase of atmospheric science, or presentation of reviews and discussion of current advances in atmospheric science investigations.
Prerequisite: ATSC 4010 , 4031, and 4035.
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ATSC 5005 - Objective Analysis in Geosci.
Credits: 3
Techniques for extracting information from geophysical data directly, such as compositing, time series analysis, singular value decomposition, principal component analysis, and filtering as well as some specialized topics such as wavelet analysis.
Prerequisite: Calculus III (such as MATH 2210) and Differential equations (such as MATH 2310).
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ATSC 5008 - Mesoscale Meteorology
Credits: 3
Fundamental dynamics of mesoscale motions including departures from hydrostatic balance. Mesoscale energy sources. Boundary layer circulations. Convective initiation. Structure and dynamics of deep convection and mesoscale organized convection. Atmospheric waves. Thermally and dynamically forced flow over mountains.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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ATSC 5009 - Objective Data Analysis
Credits: 3
Max Credit 3
Techniques for extracting information from data as used in the physical science literature such as compositing, time series analysis, singular value decomposition, principle component analysis, and filtering. More recent techniques from machine learning such as artificial neural networks, self-organizing maps, and traceable AI will be presented.
Cross Listed ATSC 4009
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 and MATH 2250 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
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ATSC 5010 - Physical Meteorology I
Credits: 4
First and second law of thermodynamics applied to energy transformations in the atmosphere, including dry, moist, and saturated processes and atmospheric stability. Fundamentals of radiation including blackbody, planetary budget, and propagation and how these drive the thermodynamics of the earth’s atmosphere.
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 , PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.
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ATSC 5011 - Physical Meteorology II
Credits: 4
Quantitative description of cloud particle nucleation, growth by condensation, and growth by deposition and collection. Ties to other atmospheric processes, e. g. , radiation budgets and cloud dynamics, are also emphasized. Course material is presented in lecture and computer-based laboratory settings. A numerical cloud model is developed and analyzed in the laboratory.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 .
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ATSC 5014 - Dynamic Meteorology
Credits: 4
Development and interpretation of the atmospheric equations of motion, scales of motion, horizontal atmospheric winds, thermal wind equation, circulation and vorticity, mesoscale motions. Introduction to planetary boundary layer flows. Data visualization software is also introduced and used to develop understanding of dynamical processes.
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 , PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.
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ATSC 5016 - Synoptic Meteorology
Credits: 4
Large-scale vertical motion as viewed from quasigeostrophic and isentropic potential vorticity perspectives. Baroclinic instability, and the structure and evolution of extratropical cyclones. Identification and development of fronts, jet streams and associated weather features. Role of topography on large-scale circulations.
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 , PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.
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ATSC 5018 - Ethics and Research Methods
Credits: 1
Ethics and ethical dilemmas in research and academia and how to address them are discussed. This course also covers general research methodology and describes processes for research funding and disseminating research findings and the peer-review process.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ATSC 5040 - Climate Science and Climate Change
Credits: 3
Global climate system components, and their interactions. Radiative, dynamic, thermodynamic, chemical, and feedback processes affecting the climate system. Natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Past and present climate variability and sensitivity, and its simulation. Structure of climate models, their components, parameterizations, and attributes. Current climate modeling results and predictions of future climate.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5001, ATSC 5016 .
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ATSC 5155 - Weather Analysis & Forecasting
Credits: 1
Max Credit 3
Analysis of operational meteorological data, including observations and 3D NWP model output. Use of python tools for meteorological interpretation, using fundamental understanding of atmospheric processes, gained in the core graduate ATSC classes. All scales are relevant, but emphasis is placed on mesoscale processes, including those driven by terrain or by deep convection.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 , ATSC 5014
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ATSC 5210 - Cloud and Precipitation Systems
Credits: 3
Types of clouds and precipitation systems, and the precipitation mechanisms in those systems; structure of convective, orographic, and frontal systems and severe storms. Schematic and numerical models of clouds and storms with emphasis on hailstorms.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5011 and ATSC 5014 .
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ATSC 5310 - Atmospheric Dynamics II
Credits: 3
Introduction to the dynamic energetics of the atmosphere, wave motions, atmospheric instabilities. Introduction to numerical modeling, applications.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5014 .
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ATSC 5320 - The Ocean Environment
Credits: 3
Focuses on the ocean as a system. Objective is the development of interdisciplinary understanding of marine processes, especially those processes occurring along coastal margins. Emphasis is on the development of quantitative models and their use in understanding anthropogenic impact on ocean resources.
Dual Listed ATSC 4320 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2310 , PHYS 1310 , CHEM 1030 , ES 3060 (or ES 3070), LIFE 1010 , senior standing or higher.
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ATSC 5330 - Boundary Layer Meteorology
Credits: 3
A quantitative and descriptive study of the thermodynamics and dynamics of the planetary boundary layer, including budgets (heat, moisture, momentum, turbulent kinetic energy, radiation), stability, turbulence and turbulent fluxes, convection, terrain effects, phenomenology, and measurement and analysis techniques.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 , ATSC 5014 .
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ATSC 5340 - Radar Meteorology
Credits: 3
The theory of radar and the application of radars to studies of the atmosphere, including basic radar design, distributed targets, attenuation, polarization, Doppler velocities, analysis techniques, and examples of radar studies of clear air, clouds, and precipitation.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 , ATSC 5011 .
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ATSC 5350 - Atmospheric Chemistry
Credits: 3
Origin and composition of the atmosphere. Sources, lifetimes, transport of gases and aerosols. Cycles of C, S, N and trace elements. Removal processes: precipitation, and dry deposition. Homogenous and Heterogeneous kinetics. Anthropogenic influences: effect of air pollution on radiation balance and cloud processes.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in a physical science or engineering.
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ATSC 5360 - Aircraft Instrumentation
Credits: 3
An introduction to instrumentation used on research aircraft to measure properties of the atmosphere. Topics include measuring atmospheric state, atmospheric particles, and other constituents (i. e. trace gases) from aircraft. Principles of measurement techniques are described, complexities due to clouds are presented, and resulting uncertainties and limitations are explored.
Prerequisite: Graduate student in Atmospheric Science or consent of instructor.
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ATSC 5370 - Satellite Remote Sensing
Credits: 3
Physical principles of atmospheric remote sensing, with a breadth of applications in passive and active remote sensing of the atmosphere. Offers a solid understanding of remote sensing instrumentation and retrieval approaches for a variety of atmospheric parameters.
Prerequisite: graduate student in Atmospheric Science or consent of instructor.
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ATSC 5600 - Advanced Cloud Microphysics
Credits: 3
Analysis of the processes involved in cloud and precipitation formation. Detailed treatments of the condensation, ice nucleation, vapor growth, and collection processes. Emphasis is on reviewing the current state of knowledge in the field and on surveying directions of research.
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 and ATSC 5011 .
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ATSC 5700 - Numerical Modeling of Atmosphere
Credits: 3
Governing equations and assumptions, finite differencing, subgrid-scale processes, cloud processes, aerosol and atmospheric chemistry, boundary layer processes, radiative transfer, cumulus parameterizations, parcel models, kinematic models, large-eddy simulating (LES) models, cloud-resolving models (CRMs), large-scale regional and global climate models (GCMs).
Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 or ATSC 5011 or ATSC 5014 or consent of instructor.
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ATSC 5880 - Atmospheric Science Problems
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A special course for graduate students in atmospheric science only, designed to make possible the study and investigation of problems or phases of atmospheric science selected to fit the needs of students.
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ATSC 5890 - Atmospheric Science Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
A seminar-type class furnishing motivation for advanced study of current problems by means of library research, study of current literature, and carefully guided class discussions.
Prerequisite: consent of department head.
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ATSC 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate status.
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ATSC 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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ATSC 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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ATSC 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
A&S College Core 2015 credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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ATSC 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrolled in a graduate degree program.
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ATSC 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrolled in a graduate level degree program.
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ATSC 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
An independent research experience for undergraduate students enrolled in the Engineering Honors Program. Before registering for this class, students are responsible for discussing their interests with faculty, identifying a willing research mentor, obtaining approval by said mentor, and communicating the student/ faculty partnership tot he appropriate staff in their home department. Must be in the Engineering Honors Program.
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BE 4580 - Honors Undergraduate Research
Credits: 3
An independent research experience for undergraduate students enrolled in the Engineering Honors Program. Before registering for this class, students are responsible for discussing their interests with faculty, identifying a willing research mentor, obtaining approval by said mentor, and communicating the student/ faculty partnership tot he appropriate staff in their home department. Must be in the Engineering Honors Program.
Cross Listed ATSC 4580 /CE 4580 /CHE 4580 /COSC 4580 /ES 4580 /ESE 4580 /PETE 4580 .
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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BE 4810 - Bioinstrumentation
Credits: 3
Electronic systems used to monitor physiological systems and function (cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous); transducer systems, amplifiers and recording systems used in research and clinical applications. Laboratory.
Dual Listed BE 5810 .
Prerequisite: EE 2210 or similar electric circuit course.
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BE 4820 - Biomedical Signal Processing
Credits: 3
Extraction of signals from noise and data analysis. Emphasis on system modeling of physiological functions from experimental data.
Dual Listed BE 5810 .
Prerequisite: EE 3220 , basic course, or equivalent.
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BE 5410 - Rehabilitation Engineering
Credits: 3
This course covers the engineering principles of multiple rehabilitation technologies, including rehabilitation robots, exoskeletons, wearable sensors, electrical stimulators, implants, and virtual reality. Students will learn the technical and biological principles of all of these technologies via lectures, projects, and literature reviews.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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BE 5810 - Bioinstrumentation
Credits: 3
Electronic systems used to monitor physiological systems and function (cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous); transducer systems, amplifiers and recording systems used in research and clinical applications. Laboratory.
Dual Listed BE 4810 .
Prerequisite: EE 2210 or similar electric circuit course.
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BE 5820 - Biomedical Signal Processing
Credits: 3
Extraction of signals from noise and data analysis. Emphasis on system modeling of physiological functions from experimental data.
Dual Listed BE 4820 .
Prerequisite: EE 3220 , basic course, or equivalent.
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BE 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics. Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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BMS 5880 - Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics
Credits: 2
Introduction to the field of bioethics, including major ethical theories and principles, with an emphasis on understanding the ethical issues that may arise while conducting biomedical research and potential strategies for properly addressing these ethical issues.
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BMS 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus,
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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BMS 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus,
Credits: 1-24
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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BMS 5960 - Thesis Research,
Credits: 1-24
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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BMS 5980 - Dissertation Research,
Credits: 1-24
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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BMS 5985 - Seminar
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 3)
A series of weekly seminars presented by faculty from other universities, private or public sector health industries or by Biomedical Science Program faculty and students. Examines current topics and research in biomedical sciences through oral presentations and discussion.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 1101 - First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3
USP 2003-2014 Code U5FY
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BOT 3000 - Plant Ecophysiology/Plant Form and Function
Credits: 4
Integration of basic vascular plant anatomy, morphology, physiology within the contexts of modern evolutionary and ecological theory. Students receive in depth exposure to fluid flow, energetics, de velopment, growth, general metabolism, and structure, and functions for plant cells, tissue and organs.
Cross Listed Cross listed with: REWM 3000 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 .
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BOT 3100 - Plants and Civilization
Credits: 3
Overview of past and current roles plants have in human civilizations and culture. Socio-economic impacts of agriculture, famine, deforestation, wealth allocation, politics and technology will be discussed in relation to specific plants and plant products. Examples include plant fibers, stimulants, drugs and medicinals, foods, spices and other plant-derived resources.
USP 2003-2014 Code U3L
A&S College Core 2015 ASG
Prerequisite: COM1 or equivalent writing course.
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BOT 3600 - Plant Diversity and Systematics
Credits: 4
A broad introduction to modern vascular plant systematics, with emphasis on identification, classification, nomenclature, speciation, adaptation, convergence, and phylogenetic methods. Lab emphasizes learning major flowering plant families and genera, major invasive species, use of keys and manuals, and plant collection, with a Wyoming and Rocky Mountain focus.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 , or equivalent.
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BOT 4001 - Modeling the Earth System
Credits: 4
Takes a modeling approach to demonstrate how the Earth is integrated into an interconnected system through exchanges of energy and matter, and how Earth system functioning is susceptible to human alteration. Unifying concepts focus on quantitative interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and between the Earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere.
Cross Listed ATSC/ESS 4001 /GEOL 4001 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2205 or equivalent and ESS 2000 or GEOL 2000 .
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BOT 4040 - Conservation of Natural Resources
Credits: 3
Geographically analyzes conservation of natural and human resources, as well as political, social and ethical ramifications of our environmental policy.
Cross Listed ENR 4040 /GEOG 4040 .
USP 2003-2014 Code U3CS
Former Course Number [G&R 4040]
Prerequisite: 6 hours of geography or ENR.
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BOT 4100 - Scientific Communication
Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide intensive instruction in written, oral, and digital communication for zoology and physiology, biology, and botany majors. The course teaches students to communicate and execute research using practices common in the biological sciences.
Cross Listed ZOO 4100 .
USP 2003-2014 Code U3L, U3WC
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 Preference given to seniors.
Prerequisite: COM1, COM2, and concurrent or prior upper division BOT, ZOO, or LIFE course.
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BOT 4101 - Scientific Communication Lab
Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide intensive instruction in written, oral, and digital communication for zoology and physiology, biology, and botany majors. The course teaches students to communicate and execute research using practices common in the biological sciences. Preference given to seniors.
Cross Listed ZOO 4101 .
USP 2015 Code U5C3
Prerequisite: COM1, COM2, and concurrent or prior upper division BOT, ZOO, or LIFE course.
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BOT 4200 - Plant-Microbe Interactions
Credits: 3
This course is designed to improve content knowledge in Microbiology, with a specific focus on plant-microbe interactions and their application to ecology, conservation, agriculture, and rangeland management, and to enhance oral presentation skills.
Dual Listed BOT 5200 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 1010 and LIFE 2021.
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BOT 4235 - Marine Biology
Credits: 3
This course explores major topics of physical oceanography, marine biodiversity and ecology, and human impacts on the ocean. Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating, and synthesizing primary literature.
Cross Listed ZOO 4235 .
Dual Listed BOT 5235 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 with a grade of C or better.
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BOT 4280 - Paleobotany
Credits: 4
An examination of the ecology and evolution of land plants throughout Earth history that emphasizes the profound impact plants have had on Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and laboratory, the course will explore fossilized plant communities, their ecological properties, and effects of major environmental upheavals.
Cross Listed GEOL 4280 .
Dual Listed BOT 5280 .
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in LIFE 1010 or GEOL 1100 .
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BOT 4360 - Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains
Credits: 3
A broad introduction to the biology of mushrooms, with emphasis on identification, ecology, and safety for consumption. Lab emphasizes learning major mushroom families and genera and their features, use of keys and manuals, and mushroom collections with a Wyoming and Rocky Mountain focus.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 or equivalent.
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BOT 4395 - Symbiosis
Credits: 3
Symbiosis, the living together of unlike organisms, encompasses mutually beneficial to reciprocally detrimental interactions. The course examines conditions required for establishment and maintenance of important symbioses including mycorrhizae, lichens, endophytes, nitrogen-fixing and endosymbiotic bacteria, fungal/insect interactions, and fungal pathogens. Symbioses in forest ecosystems will be emphasized.
Dual Listed BOT 5395 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 , and LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 4420 - Conservation Biology
Credits: 3
Addresses the broadest environmental issues facing society (habitat loss, invasion, overexploitation) and the mechanisms driving them, with particular attention to the Intermountain West. Through computer exercises, students also learn how to evaluate conservation efforts and make management recommendations.
Cross Listed ENR 4420 /ZOO 4420 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 and one of the following: ENR 3500, STAT 2050 , or STAT 2070 .
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BOT 4550 - Computational Biology
Credits: 4
Introduces concepts and skills that are generally applicable to computational analysis of biological questions. Content is motivated by applied projects that require basic computer programming for analysis. Two computer languages are introduced and utilized.
Dual Listed BOT 5550 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2200 or STAT 2050 or equivalent; LIFE 1010 or equivalent.
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BOT 4640 - Flora of the Rocky Mountains
Credits: 3
Field course. Acquaints students with the flora of the surrounding region. Emphasizes field identification and collection from plant communities encompassing a wide range of environments, such as grasslands, forests and alpine tundra.
When Offered (Normally offered summer session)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 .
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BOT 4664 - Special Topics in Evolution
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced topics in evolutionary biology are engaged by studying primary research and topical synthesis in the current literature.
Dual Listed BOT 5664 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3500 or equivalent.
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BOT 4680 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants
Credits: 4
A study of classification principles, nomenclature rules and systematic botany literature. Plants of the Rocky Mountain region are used primarily as examples, but the course gives a comprehensive view of the characteristics and relationships of the principal plants families.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 .
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BOT 4700 - Vegetation Ecology
Credits: 4
Reviews the ecology of major vegetation types, emphasizing patterns of vegetation distribution, vegetation-environment relationships, succession, the effect of fire and management decisions, and methods of vegetation analysis.
Dual Listed BOT 5700 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 4730 - Plant Physiological Ecology
Credits: 4
Acquaints advanced students with environmental factors which affect the establishment and growth of plants. Emphasizes adaptive mechanisms.
Cross Listed RNEW 4730 .
Dual Listed BOT 5730 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: one course in physiology and one course in ecology.
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BOT 4745 - Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Credits: 3
Advanced course examines fundamental ecosystem functions and their relationship to ecosystem structure using a systems approach. We study cycles of carbon, water and nutrients through ecosystem components with an emphasis on interactions among plants, soil, and the atmosphere. Current readings focus on responses of terrestrial ecosystems to global climate change and human disturbance.
Cross Listed ECOL 5745.
Dual Listed BOT 5745 .
Prerequisite: 1 course in ecology.
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BOT 4775 - Forest Ecology
Credits: 4
Integrative study of the structure, function, and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications for impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout.
Cross Listed RNEW 4775 .
Dual Listed BOT 5775 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years)
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 4780 - Biogeochemistry
Credits: 3
A comprehensive treatment of biogeochemistry with emphasis on biogenic elements and biological processes. Reviews occurrence of elements, their behavior in the biosphere, and how their cycles are affected by humans.
Cross Listed ESS 4780 .
Dual Listed BOT 5780 .
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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BOT 4790 - Special Topics in Ecology
Credits: 1‑3
Acquaints students with various topics not covered in regular courses. Emphasizes recent developments appearing in journal literature.
Dual Listed BOT 5790 .
Former Course Number [4710]
Prerequisite: two courses in ecology.
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BOT 4965 - Undergraduate Research in Botany
Credits: 1-10
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Undergraduate research or study in botany done under the guidance of a Botany Faculty Member. Encouraged to present their research at local, regional, or national scientific meetings, and, when appropriate, submit a manuscript for publication.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 , undergraduate status in good academic standing; consent of a botany faculty research mentor.
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BOT 4970 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Provides undergraduate students with academic credit for approved work experiences in the fields of botany and biology. Must be arranged in consultation with a botany faculty member and the work supervisor.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing,
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BOT 5000 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Selected topics on current research in the botanical sciences.
Prerequisite: 15 hours of botany or biology.
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BOT 5060 - Fundamental Concepts in Evolution
Credits: 3
Explores fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology including evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and speciation with an emphasis on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Discussion included.
Cross Listed ECOL 5060 /ZOO 5060 .
Prerequisite: graduate student in good standing.
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BOT 5150 - Research in Remote Sensing
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Independent research into problems on the remote sensing of vegetation using satellite technology.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5200 - Plant-Microbe Interactions
Credits: 3
This course is designed to improve content knowledge in Microbiology, with a specific focus on plant-microbe interactions and their application to ecology, conservation, agriculture, and rangeland management, and to enhance oral presentation skills.
Dual Listed BOT 4200 .
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BOT 5235 - Marine Biology
Credits: 3
This course explores major topics of physical oceanography, marine biodiversity and ecology, and human impacts on the ocean. Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating, and synthesizing primary literature.
Cross Listed ZOO 5235 .
Dual Listed BOT 4235 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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BOT 5280 - Paleobotany
Credits: 4
An examination of the ecology and evolution of land plants throughout Earth history that emphasizes the profound impact plants have had on Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and laboratory, the course will explore fossilized plant communities, their ecological properties, and effects of major environmental upheavals.
Cross Listed GEOL 5280 .
Dual Listed BOT 4280 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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BOT 5320 - Research in Mycology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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BOT 5395 - Symbiosis
Credits: 3
Symbiosis, the living together of unlike organisms, encompasses mutually beneficial to reciprocally detrimental interactions. The course examines conditions required for establishment and maintenance of important symbioses including mycorrhizae, lichens, endophytes, nitrogen-fixing and endosymbiotic bacteria, fungal/insect interactions, and fungal pathogens. Symbioses in forest ecosystems will be emphasized.
Dual Listed BOT 4395 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 , and LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 5420 - Research in Physiology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5480 - Spatial Information Sciences Seminar
Credits: 1
There are many earth science technologies, remote sensing, GIS and GPS. Synergism among these technologies increase the range of solutions for research and management. This course is a forum for presentation of these solutions or questions requiring solutions.
Cross Listed GEOL 5480.
Prerequisite: a course in remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and graduate standing.
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BOT 5550 - Computational Biology
Credits: 4
Introduces concepts and skills that are generally applicable to computational analysis of biological questions. Content is motivated by applied projects that require basic computer programming for analysis. Two computer languages are introduced and utilized.
Dual Listed BOT 4550 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2200 or STAT 2050 or equivalent; LIFE 1010 or equivalent.
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BOT 5555 - Computational Biol Practicum
Credits: 3
Students will perform computational analysis of data to address contemporary biology questions for clients. Teams of students will work together, with consultation and direction from the instructor, to perform analyses, answer scientific questions, and report findings to a client, using best practices in report generation and reproducible research.
Prerequisite: BOT 4550 /BOT 5550 .
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BOT 5600 - Ecological Modeling
Credits: 3
Course will immerse students in the most important and fundamental statistical modeling techniques for data analysis. Each class will include theoretical content delivered through a brief lecture and the immediate application of the theory through activities using R software.
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 , STAT 3050 , or an equivalent course.
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BOT 5610 - Research in the Taxonomy of Vascular Plants
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
The University of Wyoming is especially well equipped for research on the classification of native plants. The Rocky Mountain Herbarium offers an abundance of material for study and the library is especially rich in taxonomic literature. Monographic work may be done on an assigned genus or on the plants of a limited area. Cytological, anatomical, and biochemical techniques may be employed in the solution of certain problems.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5650 - Readings in Plant Systematics
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Centered on readings involving selected topics in the current plant systematics literature.
Prerequisite: BOT 4680 .
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BOT 5664 - Topics: Evolution
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Advanced topics in evolutionary biology are engaged by studying primary research and topical syntheses in the current literature.
Dual Listed BOT 4664 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3500 or equivalent.
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BOT 5665 - Research in Evolutionary Biology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5690 - Special Topics in Systematics
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Designed to acquaint students with various topics not covered in regular courses. Emphasis is placed on recent developments in the journal literature.
Prerequisite: BOT 4680 or 5680 or equivalent.
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BOT 5700 - Vegetation Ecology
Credits: 4
The ecology of major vegetation types, with emphasis on patterns of vegetation distribution, vegetation-environment relationships, succession, the effect of fire and management decisions, and methods of vegetation analysis.
Dual Listed BOT 4700 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 5710 - Research in Ecology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5720 - Research in Physiological Ecology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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BOT 5730 - Plant Physiological Ecology
Credits: 4
Acquaints advanced students with environmental factors which affect the establishment and growth of plants. Emphasizes adaptive mechanisms. Lecture with inclusive hands-on laboratory.
Cross Listed RNEW 5730 .
Dual Listed BOT 4730 .
Prerequisite: one course in ecology and one in physiology.
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BOT 5745 - Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Credits: 3
Advanced course examines fundamental ecosystem functions and their relationship to ecosystem structure using a systems approach. Study cycles of carbon, water and nutrients through ecosystem components with an emphasis on interactions among plants, soil, and the atmosphere. Current readings focus on responses of terrestrial ecosystems to global climate change an human disturbance.
Dual Listed BOT 4745 .
Prerequisite: one course in ecology.
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BOT 5750 - Seminar in Ecophysiology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Prerequisite: 1 course in physiology and 1 course in ecology.
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BOT 5775 - Forest Ecology
Credits: 4
Integrative study of the structure, function, and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications for impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout.
Cross Listed ECOL 5775 /RNEW 5775.
Dual Listed BOT 4775 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 .
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BOT 5780 - Biogeochemistry
Credits: 3
A comprehensive treatment of biogeochemistry with emphasis on biogenic elements and biological processes. Reviews occurrence of elements, their behavior in the biosphere, and how their cycles are affected by humans.
Cross Listed ESS 5780 .
Dual Listed BOT 4780 .
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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BOT 5790 - Special Topics in Ecology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Designed to acquaint advanced students with various topics not covered in other courses. Emphasis is placed on recent developments appearing in the journal literature.
Dual Listed BOT 4790 .
Prerequisite: two courses in ecology.
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BOT 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching1
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate status.
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BOT 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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BOT 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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