Human evolutionary history. CDR: Natural, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences with Lab. Select from classics, English, film studies, history, modern languages and literatures, philosophy, and religious studies. Description: Soil from a microbe's perspective-growth, activity and survival strategies; principles governing methods to study microorganisms and biochemical processes in soil; mechanisms controlling organic matter cycling and stabilization with reference to C, N, S, and P; microbial interactions with plants and animals; and agronomic and environmental applications of soil microorganisms. Prerequisites:PLAS131 or LIFE120 and 120L. In consultation with advisors, a student may choose to follow a subsequent catalog for any academic year in which they are admitted to and enrolled as a degree-seeking student at the University of NebraskaLincoln in the College of Arts and Sciences. Underlying principles of bioassessment and current methods of stream restoration. General introduction to pathological processes and principles underlying some diseases. Select from biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, geology, meteorology, mathematics, and physics. ACE 10: Generate a creative or scholarly product that requires broad knowledge, appropriate technical proficiency, information collection, synthesis, interpretation, presentation, and reflection. BIOS207 or NRES220 recommended. Prerequisites:CHEM109A and 109L and CHEM110A and 110L, or CHEM105A and 105L and CHEM106A and 106L; Junior or Senior Standing. This course is a prerequisite for: BIOS421, BIOS821, MBIO421; BIOS440, BIOS840, VBMS840, MBIO440, VBMS440; FDST455, FDST855, MBIO455; VBMS403. Credit towards the degree may not be earned in both BIOS 313 and 314. Undergraduate research journals provide an incentive for students to write papers. Transfer Students: Students who have transferred from a community college may be eligible to fulfill the requirements as stated in the catalog for an academic year in which they were enrolled at the community college prior to attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students benefit in having a community of scholars in which to learn and to share research with. Prerequisites:Parallel registration in BIOS110. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BIOS101L and BIOS110L. Principles and methods such as next generation sequencing, protein-protein interaction networks, regulatory networks, and biological data mining and integration. This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI949, BIOC949, NUTR949; BIOC435; BIOC932, BIOS932, CHEM932; BIOC933, BIOS933, CHEM933; BIOC934, BIOS934, CHEM934; BIOC935, BIOS935, CHEM935; BIOC998; VBMS919; VBMS950; VBMS951. CHEM 109A and CHEM 109L will fulfill the ACE 4 requirement. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required. . Engel's appointment is effective May 1, 2023, through Oct. 31, 2024, or until a permanent hire is made. Description: Genetic basis of human variation, with emphasis on methods of applying genetic principles to humankind. Training in evaluation and assessment. Organisms that cause disease and their interactions with plants. Description: Traditional microbiology techniques without recombinant DNA methods. Students must complete all degree requirements from a single catalog year and within the time frame allowable for that catalog year. High school chemistry strongly recommended. Awardees are selected by ARD based on the quality of the submitted proposal and funding can only be received once per student. Through undergraduate research, you'll gain hands-on experience and learn techniques and skills while deeply engaging with a faculty research mentor to answer an important research question or problem. All undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete an Experiential Learning (EL) designated course. Description: Elementary survey of the basic functional systems of the human body: the muscular, nervous, receptor, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. In the School of Computing, all major research groups work with undergraduates. Students must complete at least 1/2 of their major coursework, including 6 hours at the 300 or 400 level in their major and 15 of the 30 hours required at the 300 or 400 level, in residence. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. 4. This course is a prerequisite for: BIOS111; BIOS213; BIOS213L. The following courses will NOT count toward the biological sciences major: BIOS101, BIOS101L, BIOS110, BIOS110L, or BIOS395. Description: Molecular approaches to the study of prokaryotic cell structure and physiology, including growth, cell division, metabolism, and alternative microbial life styles. Optimal foraging. Prerequisites:BIOS206, 207 and Senior Standing. Four years of high school coursework in the same language will fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences language requirement. Interpret and analyze data to make inferences, interpret results and assess the validity of conclusions based on data. In consultation with your advisor, select elective courses or courses that meet a 2nd major, minor, sci-base or upper level requirement. Description: Evolution, natural history, ecology, and functional morphology of planetary mammals and mammals of the Northern Great Plains. Modern processes, the geological record, and human impacts on elemental cycles. Complete an approved BIOS 400 level course that will meet the ACE 10 requirement. Description: Comparative study of the morphology and natural history of invertebrate animals; emphasis on phylogenetic relationships. Every CAS student is assigned an academic advisor based on their primary major. See Degree Audit or a College of Arts and Sciences advisor for approved geography and anthropology courses that apply as natural science. Description: The microorganisms in foods and the methods used to study them. Monday, March 27 1-2:30 p.m., Zoom Research with Impact! Identification of pathogens, isolation, propagation, mode of transmission, pathogenicity, symptoms, treatment, prevention of disease, epidemiology, and methods of control. Prerequisites:BIOS207 and senior standing. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. The following represents a sample of the internships, jobs and graduate school programs that current students and recent graduates have reported. Of those 30 hours, 15 hours (1/2) must be completed in residence at the University of NebraskaLincoln. High school chemistry or equivalent strongly recommended. Our research is strongly interdisciplinary merging biology with chemistry, engineering with geology. This course is a prerequisite for: VBMS852; VBMS908; VBMS910; VBMS948; VBMS949, Prerequisites:3 hours of BIOS or 3 hours of LIFE; 3 hours of CHEM. Our groundbreaking, globally renowned undergraduate research has continually led to industry-evolving innovations. Description: Diversity of microbial cell composition, structure, and function enabling movement, metabolism, symbiosis, and adaptation using bacterial, fungal, algal, and viral examples. This decision should be made in consultation with academic advisors, provided the student a) was enrolled in a community college during the catalog year they are utilizing, b) maintained continuous enrollment at the previous institution for 1 academic year or more, and c) continued enrollment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln within 1 calendar year from their last term at the previous institution. Description: Relationship of physiological variables to behavior, an introduction to laboratory techniques in neuropsychology. Structure and dynamics of populations and communities; biotic and abiotic interactions; mechanisms of evolutionary change; natural selection; adaptation; and speciation. Students with a strong interest in graduate programs are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those from populations traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. Four credit hours may be counted toward the undergraduate BIOS major. ACE 7: Use knowledge, theories, or methods appropriate to the arts to understand their context and significance. When it comes to the state's only public research university, Nebraskans gain a distinct advantage from having four campuses. Description: Biology and ecology of aquatic insects. Description: Fundamental insect biology (anatomy, development, physiology, behavior, ecology and diversity). Description: Biology of birds emphasizing the behavior and ecology of this group. Description: Physical, chemical and biological processes that occur in wetlands; the hydrology and soils of wetland systems; organisms occurring in wetlands and their ecology wetland creation, delineation, management and ecotoxicology. Eighteen (18) hours, comprised of the five-course core. Lab work on taxonomic analysis and plant identification. Description: Introduction to the major organ systems of the human body including skeletal, major muscle, nervous, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive systems. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Biological Sciences, we embrace a broad understanding of the life sciences from cellular and molecular processes to whole organisms and ecosystems. The college will permit no more than a total of 24 semester hours of P/N grades to be applied toward degree requirements. Description: Inheritance and regulation of genes in organisms and populations. Description: Introduction to the use of plants in traditional and alternative medicine, nutrition, and wellness. Field trips are required and may occur outside of scheduled class time. . Prerequisites:Parallel registration in BIOS422/822. Direct and indirect interactions and ecological processes, competition, predation, parasitism, herbivory, and pollination. Workshop Participants will learn about diverse approaches to broader impacts; how to leverage strengths and values to maximize the impact of their research; and why graduate school is the perfect time to begin developing research impact identity. Description: An exploration of biological sciences for undergraduates in the Biological Sciences Learning Community. careerservices@unl.edu. We will be coordinating with your academic advisers, Wendy and Mikayla, to bring you information to enhance your undergraduate experience at UNL. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Students may choose to focus their advanced coursework in ways that meet their specific interests and career goals. Please apply for the research symposium here: application. The INBRE Scholar Program is an NIH-funded summer research program at UNL, UNMC, or Creighton University. The Committee should be contacted through the department chairperson. Prerequisites:LIFE120; LIFE120L; LIFE121; LIFE121L. Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions. BIOS110 does not count in the Biological Sciences major. Means of transmission, diagnosis, and treatment considered in respect to recent technological advances in production of monoclonal antibodies and genetic engineering. They help students explore majors and minors, gain experience, and develop a plan for life after graduation. 225 Nebraska Union Description: Basic knowledge and skills needed for general bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics analyses. Fulfilled by the completion of the 6-credit-hour second-year sequence in a single foreign language in one of the following departments: Classics and religious studies or modern languages and literatures. Description: Identification of representative orders and families of insects by their anatomy, metamorphosis, habits and habitats. Students who transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from other accredited colleges or universities and wish to be admitted to the College of Engineering (COE) must meet COE first-year student entrance requirements, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and be calculus-ready. Offered: FALL/SPR. The College of Arts and Sciences adheres to the University regulations for the Pass/No Pass (P/N) privilege with the following additional regulations: A student who feels that he/she has been unfairly graded must ordinarily take the following sequential steps in a timely manner, usually by initiating the appeal in the semester following the awarding of the grade: Thirty (30) of the 120 semester hours of credit must be in courses numbered at the 300 or 400 level. At UNL's Department of Psychology, our faculty and students . Description: Introduction to biology with a focus on organization of molecules and cells to the level of human body systems; basic structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of human tissues, organs and organ systems; reproduction, genetics; DNA technology and genetic engineering. Description: An orientation to the Biological Sciences Major. Students must have at least one afternoon available for running a middle school science club (typically between 3-5pm). Biological sciences majors are strongly urged to attend the Cedar Point Biological Station for at least one summer session. Description: The principles and processes of micro- and macroevolution. Letter Grade Only. Career Services. Description: Independent study and laboratory or field investigation of a specific problem. Students not meeting either of these requirements must enroll in the Explore Center or another University . Description: Overview of the key traits, relationships and evolutionary dynamics of invertebrate animals over Earth's history, particularly over the Phanerozoic (i.e., the last 540 million years). We have specialized programs of study to match any interest area, hands-on research opportunities, and a campus in the heart of an innovative college city community of over 250,000 people. Human-influenced global and local changes that alter these cycles and ecosystem functioning. Description: Principles of phylogenetic inference and emphasis on the application of phylogenetic hypotheses in biology and the biomedical sciences. We get our students out of the textbook and into real-world education experiences. Description: Microbial cell structure, genetics, metabolic and biosynthetic activity, diversity, ecology and evolution including host-microbe interactions. Description: Fundamental physical drivers operating in stream and river ecosystems and how those vary in space and time. The Undergraduate Student Research Program gives outstanding University undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research under the direction of an ARD faculty mentor. Description: Comparative study of microorganisms important for human health and disease (bacteria, fungi, viruses, prions), principles and applications of microbiology. BIOS110L does not count in the Biological Sciences major. Prerequisites:LIFE121; LIFE121L; BIOS207 or NRES220; Senior Standing. Complete an approved course from a Humanities discipline: ARAB, CLAS, CZEC, ENGL, FILM, FREN, GERM, GREK, HEBR, HIST, JAPN, LATN, PHIL, RELG, RUSS, SPAN. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, undergraduate research is actively promoted and students have various opportunities to be involved in ongoing research. We offer competitive research and teaching assistantships that prepare students for successful careers in a variety of professional sectors. 1400 R Street Description: Principles of cancer genetics, cancer prevention, and new methods for diagnosis and therapy. No University of NebraskaLincoln C- and D grades can be applied toward requirements in a major or a minor. See your assigned academic advisor to start the approval process. Our 44 full-time faculty members work collaboratively, incorporating multiple disciplines and organizational . Description The School of Biological Sciences offers educational opportunities in various areas of biology leading toward either the bachelor of science or the bachelor of arts degree. Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Studies. Some courses from geography and anthropology may also be used to satisfy the lab requirement above. Description: Series of lab exercises to introduce principles of genetic, molecular and cellular biology. Description: Nature and characteristics of populations and communities. Language courses numbered 220 and below do not fulfill the CDR Humanities. Prerequisites:BIOS312; BIOS 313 or BIOS314. Description: An introduction into the role that microorganisms play and have played in natural and man-made environments. Prerequisites:BIOS206 and Senior standing. Field work at geothermal sites provides another research component. Description: Nature, physiology, and interactions of microorganisms in foods. Talk with the instructor concerned. Prerequisites:BIOS206; CHEM251 or CHEM 255 or CHEM261. In addition to these requirements, the College of Arts and Sciences strongly recommends a third and fourth year of one foreign language in high school. Research At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, research and innovation drive discoveries, scholarship and creative activity that expand basic knowledge and solve real-world problems. Provides students the opportunity to combine a strong biological sciences education with a focus on the health and disease of humans. Topics include systematic conservation planning, population viability analysis, risk assessment, and applying those tools to real conservation problems. No transfer of C- and D grades can be applied toward requirements in a major or a minor. Recommend having a strong science background, including courses from the agronomic, environmental, microbiology, engineering or medicine disciplines. Description: Microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs of major vertebrate species, including humans. Anatomy, classification, ecology and evolution. Prerequisites: LIFE 120 with a grade of C or better; CHEM 252 or CHEM 262 with a grade of C or better. Talk to the instructors department chairperson. Prerequisites:LIFE120 and LIFE121 or BIOS101; STAT218 or STAT380 or EDPS459 or PSYC350 or ECON215. Prerequisites:A course in vertebrate physiology and/or biochemistry. UNLs McNair Scholars Program prepares selected undergraduates for graduate study by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research under the guidance of a UNL faculty mentor, and develop the skills and student/mentor relationships critical to success at the doctoral level. The group schedules tours, speakers, mentoring opportunities with the local Nebraska ASHRAE Chapter and a trip to the national ASHRAE conference regularly. The School of Biological Sciences offers educational opportunities in various areas of biology leading toward either the bachelor of science or the bachelor of arts degree. Description: Introduction to techniques used in biochemical and biotechnology research, including measurement of pH, spectroscopy, analysis of enzymes, chromatography, fractionation of macromolecules, electrophoresis, and centrifugation. Prerequisites:BIOS136 and by permission. Data and pathway analysis with computational methods. Poster presentations should be based on research you've engaged in significantly. These courses will fulfill the CDR B and CDR BL requirements. Description: Evolutionary origin and relationships, natural history, and ecological adaptations of vertebrates. PLEASE NOTE This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Introduction to food-borne diseases, the effect of food processing systems on the microflora of foods, principles of food preservation, food spoilage, and foods produced by microorganisms. Fax: 402-472-2083. biology@unl.edu. Prerequisites:Parallel ENTO802, NRES402/802, BIOS485/885. What courses do you plan to take within the next year? Communicate results of scientific experiments to scientific and non-scientific audiences, Read, understand, and critically review scientific information, Design and implement research experiments, Understand and use proper laboratory and technical skills and instruments, Apply mathematical and scientific skills to solve real-world problems, Collaborate with a team to develop solutions, Confidently navigate complex, ambiguous projects and environments, Document and replicate processes and procedures, Examine problems from multiple perspectives, Implement appropriate technological interventions to help solve problems, Conduct and present research to large and small groups, Simplify complex information and present it to others, Understand and operate within ethical framework for professional work in the field, Hospital Lab Assistant, Labcorp Lincoln, NE, Data Analyst, Neogen Geneseek Lincoln, NE, Medical Research Assistant, Celerion Lincoln, NE, Home Health Aide, Caretech Hastings, NE, Zookeeper, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Omaha, NE, Clinical Research Assistant The Medical College of Wisconsin, Veterinary Assistant, Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital Lincoln, NE, Patient Care Technician, Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital Nashville, TN, Associate Scientist, Catalent Kansas City, MO, Recruiter, Prolink Healthcare Chicago, IL, Beckman Research Scholar, College of Arts & Sciences - Lincoln NE, Sales/Marketing Intern, Li-Cor Biosciences - Lincoln NE, Anatomy Intern, School of Biological Sciences - Lincoln NE, Dental Intern, UNMC Dental College - Lincoln NE, Intern, NE Dept of Health & Human Services - Lincoln NE, Campaign Intern, Clark for Legislature - Lincoln NE, Biological Intern, Biology Department - Lincoln NE, Masters Degree, Health Informatics, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, Masters Degree, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom, Masters Degree, Sustainability Planning and Management, University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, CO, Masters Degree, Business Administration in Health Care Delivery and Sciences, University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK. Masters Degree, Emerging Infectious Disease and Microbiology, George Washington University Washington D.C. Masters Degree, Geosciences and Paleontology, East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN, Masters Degree, Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE, Doctor of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE, Doctor of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Lincoln, NE, Doctoral Degree, Molecular Biology, Princeton University Princeton, NJ. This total includes all Pass grades earned at the University of NebraskaLincoln and other U.S. schools. The Undergraduate Student Research Program gives outstanding University undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research under the direction of an ARD faculty mentor. Select 18 hours of BIOS courses, including at least 10 hours at the 300 level or above and at least two courses at the 400 level. Combination of theory and practice with living populations. ACE 6: Use knowledge, theories, and research perspectives such as statistical methods or observational accounts appropriate to the social sciences to understand and evaluate social systems or human behaviors. Description: Ecology and evolutionary biology of living arachnids. Meanwhile, the advisor, graduate student, and the trainee will work together identifying a self-contained project for the trainee, under the supervision of graduate student and the advisor. Prerequisites:One semester BIOS and one semester CHEM. Most arts and sciences departments and programs do not allow courses graded Pass/No Pass to apply to the major or minor. A student may not use a single course to satisfy more than one College Distribution Requirement, with the exception of CDR Diversity. Prerequisites:Parallel registration in BIOS475/875. The Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program at UNL is a paid opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty research mentor in fields ranging from arts, education, engineering, and humanities to traditional sciences like chemistry, biology, and physics. Review of the experimental basis for the principles of the discipline. Beginning in 1990-1991, the catalog which a student follows for degree requirements may not be more than 10 years old at the time of graduation. Description: In-depth study of the principles and methodology of genetics, with emphasis on Drosophila: multiple alleles and complex loci, linkage and recombination, chromosome rearrangements, fine structure analysis, sex determination, recombinant DNA, and gene function in development. Description: A structured training experience in the professional skills used by teaching and learning assistants in life science laboratories, recitations and lectures. Prerequisites:LIFE120; LIFE120L; LIFE121; LIFE121L; MATH107. This course is a prerequisite for: BIOS137. Students also visit the Advising Center in 107 Oldfather Hall to: CAS Career Coaches are available by appointment (in-person or zoom) and located in the CAS Academic and Career Advising Center, 107 Oldfather Hall. Pass/No Pass hours can count toward fulfillment of University ACE requirements and college distribution requirements up to the 24-hour maximum. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. Parent-offspring and parent-parent conflict. UNL web framework and quality assurance provided by the, Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, Apply to the University of NebraskaLincoln, Give to the University of NebraskaLincoln. Research Programs Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience First Year Research Experience IANR Agricultural Research Division UC Student Research Program INBRE Scholar Program McNair Scholars Program BTAA Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) Nebraska Summer Research Program NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates ACE 5: Use knowledge, historical perspectives, analysis, interpretation, critical evaluation, and the standards of evidence appropriate to the humanities to address problems and issues. Description: Biotic and abiotic factors as they influence insect development, behavior, distribution, and abundance. Graduates with a major in biological sciences, human health and disease option will be able to: Complete the Biological Sciences Core Requirements, Ancillary Requirements, and one of two options: Standard or Human Health and Disease. Biochemistry I: Structure and Metabolism Crosslisted with BIOC 831, BIOS 431, BIOS 831, CHEM 431, CHEM 831. This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI341; ASCI342; NUTR355; NUTR450; NUTR455; SLPA455; VBMS303; VBMS403; VBMS410. Prerequisites:Parallel registration in BIOS101. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BIOS101L and BIOS110L. ACE 9: Exhibit global awareness or knowledge of human diversity through analysis of an issue. Complete an approved course related to Diversity in U.S. Communities. UNL web framework and quality assurance provided by the, From using human cadavers as learning tools to applying hands-on field research to fascinating problems at Cedar Point Biological Station, our students will learn by doing, Apply to the University of NebraskaLincoln, Give to the School of Biological Sciences, Give to the University of NebraskaLincoln, Population Biology PoE Postdoctoral Fellowships, Uniformity of prey can yield spider-eat-spider world. This course is a prerequisite for: FORS401, Prerequisites:LIFE120 & LIFE120L and LIFE121 & LIFE121L. Pathways to Success in the Biological Sciences Major, Introduction to Microbiology and Human Health, Discovery Research: Virus Genome Analyses, Biological Sciences Learning Community Freshman Seminar, Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Plants in Human Medicine: Biological, Social, and Ethical Dimensions, Undergraduate Education Assistant Practicum, Quaternary Paleoclimatology and Paleoecology, Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Biological Information, Dynamics of Biochemical and Biological Networks, Independent Research in Biological Sciences. Courses from interdisciplinary programs will be applied in the same area as courses from the home/cross-listed department. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Description: Introduction to the basic principles and concepts of the biology of plants. Description: Introduction to the use of plants for basic and applied purposes by deliberate manipulation of their genomes; techniques in plant genetic engineering; manipulations of plant development and metabolism; engineering pest, disease, and stress resistance; plants as bioreactors; and environmental and social impacts of plant biotechnology. More than 130 graduate students and 200 undergraduate students participated in these sessions in addition to a week-long celebration of student research and creative activity. Functional and numerical responses. Lincoln, NE 68588 It will also allow students to continue language study at a more advanced level at the University of NebraskaLincoln and provide more opportunity to study abroad. Program Assessment. Must include one lab in the natural or physical sciences. Life-history trade-offs in human evolution. Prerequisites:NRES311; MATH104 or above; STAT218 or equivalent. Individual studies of foraging behavior, territoriality, anti-predator behavior, mating systems, or nesting ecology. Lab and field time emphasize diversity of mammalian families and species identification of Nebraska mammals. The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) matches eligible incoming freshman with faculty mentors to learn about research and creative activity in the mentors field and to participate in a manageable research or creative project(s) that will keep the students engaged for the academic year. Emerging infectious disease. Description: Fundamental principles involved in host-microorganism interrelationships. ACE 8: Use knowledge, theories, and analysis to explain ethical principles and their importance in society. Not intended for most Life Sciences majors; such students should take LIFE120-LIFE120L and LIFE121-LIFE121L instead. Role playing and development and implementation of hands on, inquiry-based science activities. The College believes that Academics + Experience = Opportunities and encourages students to complement their academic preparation with real-world experience, including internships, research, education abroad, service, and leadership. Before registering, arrangements must be made with a faculty member in BIOS to reach an agreement on the scope and determine the amount of credit for the project. May also be offered at Cedar Point Biological Station. BIOS206 or PLAS215 is recommended. Most problems are resolved at this point. They are available for appointments (in-person or zoom) and through weekly virtual drop-ins. Various computational analyses including database search, sequence alignment, phylogenetic reconstruction, gene prediction/mining, microarray data analyses and protein structure analyses. Structure, functioning and persistence of natural communities, foodweb dynamics, succession, and biodiversity. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Dr. Kim Hansen (khansen56@unl.edu) or Carly Buser (cbuser2@unl.edu). Ecosystem services provided by stream and river ecosystems and causes and consequences of human impacts on streams and rivers. One unique feature of the Nebraska Summer Research Program is the partnership between the REU and SROP programs and the Office of Graduate Studies. Description: Relation of plant disease to crop production, the environment, and society. Description: Application of evolutionary tools to biomedical questions. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Biological Sciences, we embrace a broad understanding of the life sciences - from cellular and molecular processes to whole organisms and ecosystems. Prerequisites:BIOC431/831 or parallel; or CHEM435/835. Arts and sciences students have access to a powerful network of faculty, staff, and advisors dedicated to providing information and support for their goals of meaningful employment or advanced education. This course is a prerequisite for: BIOS99; BIOS459, BIOS859, NRES459, NRES859, WATS459; BIOS472; NRES311; NRES374. CHEM 110A and CHEM 110L will fulfill the CDR Additional Breadth requirement. Food plant sanitation and criteria for establishing microbial standards for food products. See Degree Audit or College of Arts and Sciences advisor for list of natural/physical science courses in anthropology, geography, and psychology that do not apply as social science. All SBS graduate students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend the symposium. Comparative form and function, particularly of bone and muscle systems among and the diversity within vertebrate groups. 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