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  • 3.00 Credits

    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 with ECOL/BOT 5060. Prerequisite: graduate student in good standing.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Aimed at understanding the structure and interconnections of neurons in the brain and how structure gives rise to the complex functions mediated by the brain; an essential feature of neuroscience. Covers gross anatomy of the brain, followed by detailed consideration of the divisions of the brain and their functional significance. Cross listed with NEUR 5100. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate neuroscience program or graduate standing.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Studies and interprets principles of physiology which adapt animals to various environmental constraints. Introduces the discipline which has risen between the traditional fields of physiology and ecology and provides an understanding of animal distribution and survival. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020 and 1 year chemistry. Dual listed with ZOO 4190.
  • 3.00 Credits

    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. Dual listed with ZOO 4235. Cross listed with BOT 5235. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course will help students prepare a scientific manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal; in so doing, students will become more effective, efficient, and confident writers. Students will learn principles of effective writing, how to prepare a manuscript for publication, navigate the peer-review process, and write a constructive review. Prerequisite: Students must have graduate standing and an analyzed dataset on which the manuscript will be based. Students must have approval from their advisors and key collaborators before embarking on this journey. We also encourage students to maintain this approval throughout the semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the basic properties of neurons and from there identifies determinants of brain development and how neuronal circuits are formed. How neuronal circuits underlie processing sensory information, coordinated movement, complex functions (e.g. sleep, learning) and homeostasis are discussed. Dual listed with ZOO 4280. Prerequisites: ZOO 3115 or equivalent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Science communication skills are essential transferable skills for our graduate students. Advanced Approaches to SciComm will provide a reliable, predictable course that offers professional, hands-on training in public facing science communication.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Through lecture and discussion of research articles, students learn mechanisms of nervous system development, from the birth and differentiation of neurons to the formation of synapses and circuits. Focus is on classical experiments done in vertebrates (Xenopus tadpole, chick, zebrafish, and mouse) and invertebrates (nematode and drosophila). Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Acquaints students with theory and techniques of inland fisheries management. Includes methods of evaluating growth and recruitment, and the use of yield models in fisheries biology. Laboratory and field exercises included. Dual listed with ZOO 4310. Prerequisite: ZOO 4330.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Studies anatomy, physiology, and classification of fishes, emphasizing classification and identification of Wyoming fish. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020.