EEOB Courses

EEOB 1910

Introduction to Biological Studies - Local Plants [Stone Lab]
 2 credit units

An introduction to the organisms of the ecosystem in freshwater aquatic environments. 1-wk course available summer session at Stone Lab. Prereq: Completion of high school Biology course. Not open to students with credit for 125. [Note: This course is administered by Stone Lab. Enrollment in Stone Lab courses requires a separate application process. Please see the Stone Lab website  for more information.]

EEOB 2210

Biodiversity of Ohio - Plants
2 credit units
Autumn, Summer
7 weeks

A lecture and field course in identifying common Ohio plants; emphasis on taxonomic principles, use of keys and manuals, and field recognition of plants; includes some Saturday field trips.
Prerequisites: 4 semester hours of biological sciences

EEOB 2220

Biodiversity of Ohio - Birds
2 credit units
Spring

The general biology of birds with emphasis on their natural histories and field identification of local species.
Prerequisites: 4 semester hours of biological sciences

EEOB 2250

Dynamics of Dinosaurs
2 credit units
Autumn

A review of current information on dinosaur biology, emphasizing scientific approaches to reconstructing dinosaurs as living, dynamic animals.
Prerequisites: 4 semester hours of biological sciences or historical geology course work

EEOB 2260

Discovering Biodiversity using Integrative Research
4 credit units
Autumn alternate years

This course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) will build science literacy and critical thinking skills by focusing on captivating ecological relationships and the conservation of biodiversity. Students will develop proficiencies and content knowledge about the origins and evolution of local and global natural systems.
GE theme origins and evolution course.

EEOB 2270

Parasites and Evolution: How Worms, Mosquitoes, etc. Manage Their/Our World
2 credit units
Spring

Introduction to the life history and pathology caused by a number of parasites of invertebrates and vertebrates (including humans).  Parasites and disease vectors are used to illustrate broad evolutionary and ecological concepts. 
Prerequisites:  4 semester hours of biological sciences.

EEOB 2410

Biological Invasions: The Ecology and Evolution of Species Introductions
3 credit units
Spring

Invasion ecology is the study of introduced species and the factors that sometimes lead to their population explosions and negative ecological impacts in the new region. We will make explicit connections between concepts in ecology and evolutionary biology, topics specific to invasion ecology, and details surrounding particular invasive species.  No prior background in ecology or evolution required.

This course will also have a service-learning component, in partnership with Franklin Co. Metro Parks!
Prereq:  one course in the Life Sciences

EEOB 2510

Human Anatomy
3 credit units

An introduction to human anatomy; dissection of a small mammal.
Prerequisites: 3 semester hours of biological sciences

EEOB 2511

Human Anatomy
4 credit units
Spring, Summer

This introductory course in human anatomy introduces students to the principles of vertebrate anatomy with emphasis on human systems. Weekly laboratory meetings provide students with experience dissecting a small mammal as a model for human organ systems. 
Prereq: 3 sem cr hrs in Biological Sciences. GE nat sci bio course. GE foundation natural sci course.

EEOB 2520

Human Physiology
3 credit units
Autumn, Spring, Summer

A survey of the human nervous system, sense organs, muscle function, circulation, respiration, digestion, metabolism, kidney function, and reproduction.
Prerequisites:  3 semester hours of biological sciences

EEOB 2911

The Climate Crisis: Mechanisms, Impacts, and Mitigation 
4 credit units
Autumn

Examination of the basic science of climate change, of the ability to make accurate predictions of future climate, and of the implications for global sustainability by combining perspectives from the physical sciences, the biological sciences, and historical study. Team-taught with faculty members in EarthSc and History.

Prereq: Not open to students with credit for History 1911, History 2911, EarthSc 1911, or EarthSc 2911. Cross-listed in EarthSc and History.

GEL Historical Study, GEL Natural Science: Biological Science, GEL Natural Science: Physical Science, GEN Theme: Lived Environments, GEN Theme: Sustainability

Individual work in the field of the chosen problem.
Prereq: 8 cr hrs in Biological Sciences and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is graded (S/U). This course is scheduled on demand; please consult with an appropriate faculty advisor to make arrangements to enroll.

EEOB 3194

Undergraduate Group Studies
1-3 credit units

Basic conceptual issues and processes in evolution with an emphasis on the ecological basis of adaptation and consequences of natural selection. Also available summer term at Stone Lab.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 3310 or 3310.02.

This course surveys the many processes that underlie biological evolution and illustrates the patterns they generate, with a focus on adaptation, types of selection, population genetics, species interactions and biodiversity. This course is presented in a hybrid online format.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 3310 or 3310.01.

This course surveys the many processes that underlie biological evolution and illustrates the
patterns they generate, with a focus on adaptation, types of selection, population genetics, species interactions and biodiversity. This course is presented in a hybrid online format.
Prereq: Biology 1114.01 or 1114H; or permission of instructor. Not open for students with credit in 3310.01 or 3310.02.

This course surveys the many processes that underlie biological evolution and illustrates the patterns they generate, with a focus on adaptation, types of selection, population genetics, species interactions and biodiversity. This course is a laboratory course intended to be taken concurrently with EEOB 3310.20 or by students with credit in EEOB 3310.20. 
Prereq or concur: 3310.20. Not open to students with credit for 3310.01 or 3310.02.

EEOB 3320

Organismal Diversity
3 credit units
Autumn, Spring

A survey of organismal diversity and the evolutionary relationships between and within major groups of organisms. Class is laboratory based.
Prereq: 3310. Not open to students with credit for 405.01 and 405.02.

EEOB 3410

Ecology
4 credit units
Autumn, Spring

Distribution and abundance of species, population dynamics, community ecology, ecosystem dynamics, and applied perspectives. Also available summer term at Stone Lab.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 503.01, 503.02, and 503.03.

EEOB 3420

Behavioral Ecology
4 credit units
Autumn

Comparative study of animal behaviors, and analysis of their adaptive value, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution, within their ecological and social context. Also available summer session at Stone Lab.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 440, 620, 730, or 740.

EEOB 3420H

Behavioral Ecology (Honors Embedded)
4 credit units
Autumn

Comparative study of animal behaviors, and analysis of their adaptive value, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution, within their ecological and social context.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 440, 620, 730, or 740.

EEOB 3494

Entering Independent Research
3 units
Spring

Designed to equip students in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences with necessary skills to become independent researchers. The main emphasis is given to experimental methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design, hypothesis testing, sampling, research ethics, basic statistics, and presentation of data.

EEOB 3495

Research Ethics and Protocols in Behavior, Ecology and Evolution
2 units

This course aims to equip students with important skills in doing responsible and equitable research in natural and behavioral sciences. Students will explore ethics in science, including conflict of interest, scientific misconduct, reduced research benefits for underserved populations, gender, racial, and language bias in designing, supporting, and communicating research.
Prereq: 3 credit hours in biological sciences.

EEOB 3496

Career Exploration in Evolution & Ecology
2 units

This course aims to provide resources for students who would like to seek careers in Ecology and Evolution in academia, industry, government, and non-government organizations. Students will have mock interviews and be advised on graduate and professional school applications. In addition, students will prepare personal and research statements and a formal CV/resume.
Prereq: 3 credit hours in biological sciences.

EEOB 3510

Cellular & Developmental Biology
3 credit units
Autumn

Introduction to the structure and function of animal cells, and to patterns of early development in vertebrates and invertebrates.
Prereq: 3310, and Biology 1113 or 1113H. Not open to students with credit for 415 and MolGen 5602.

EEOB 3520

Microscopic Anatomy
3 credit units
Autumn

Examination and analysis of the functional morphology of cells and tissues of vertebrate animals, with emphasis on mammalian histology.
Prereq: Biology 1113, 1114, 1113H, or 1114H.

EEOB 3798

Undergraduate Study Tour
1-12 credit units

Undergraduate study tour.
Prereq: 8 sem cr hrs in Biological Sciences, and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 698. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 4210

Focused Study of Ecology & Evolution - Vertebrates
2 credit units
Spring

Analysis of the anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and ecological characteristics of the major vertebrate groups.
Prereq: 3410. Not open to students with credit for 470.

EEOB 4220

Focused Study of Ecology & Evolution - Mammals
3 credit units
Autumn

Mammals of the world, their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, and major anatomical and physiological adaptations; study of local species emphasized in lab.
Prereq: 3310.

EEOB 4230

Focused Study of Ecology & Evolution - Invertebrates
2 credit units

Analysis of the anatomical, physiological, behavioral and ecological characteristics of the major invertebrate groups.
Prereq: 3310.

EEOB 4240

Focused Study of Ecology & Evolution - Plants & People
3 credit units
Autumn alternate years

Overview of the importance of plants to humans. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelations between humans and plants, including plant domestication, history and uses of spices and flavorings derived from plants, as well as non-food uses of plants. Recommended prereq: previous or concurrent enrollment in EEOB 2210.
Prereq: 1 course in Biological Sciences (Plant Biology Preferred). Not open to students with credit for 502.

EEOB 4410

Conservation Biology
3 credit units
Spring

Application of ecology, population genetics, and biogeography to the study and conservation of biodiversity, threatened communities, and endangered species.
Prereq: 3310 and 3410, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 661.

EEOB 4420H

This course will give students first-hand knowledge of tropical biology with an emphasis on evolutionary and behavioral ecology. This is an intensive foreign study tour in Panama, a country renowned for its biological diversity. The course includes travel to several tropical habitats and experiences with common field methods in ecology and animal behavior.
Prereq: Honors standing, and 3310 or 3410; or permission of instructor.

EEOB 4430

Ecological Methods I
2 credit units
Spring alternate years

Hands-on course for learning basic field and quantitative methods for ecological studies.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs or 4 completions.

EEOB 4510

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
3 credit units
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Evolutionary trends within vertebrates will be revealed through a study of anatomical homology across representative taxa. Concepts will be expanded upon as students explore the hands-on methods of comparative anatomical study, including dissection and skeletal staining.
Prereq: 2 courses in Biological Sciences.

EEOB 4520

Comparative Physiology
4 credit units
Spring

Functional systems in invertebrates and vertebrates: respiration, circulation, water, ion, and energy balance; communication; locomotion; and reproduction.
Prereq: Biology 1114 or 1114H, and 1 course in Biological Sciences.

EEOB 4550

Neurobiology of Behavior
3 credit units
Autumn

Integration of studies of sensory, integrative and motor systems with evolution and ecology.
Prereq: 2 courses in Biological Sciences. Not open to students with credit for 632.

EEOB 4560

Comparative Endocrinology
2 credit units
Spring alternate years

Introduction to hormones and hormone action; comparison between vertebrates and invertebrates with emphasis on special situations such as metamorphosis.
Prereq: 4520 and Biochem 4511, or equiv, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 550 or Entomol 550. Cross-listed with Entomol 550.

EEOB 4990

Undergraduate Seminar in Mathematical Biology Research
1 credit unit
Spring alternate years

EEOB 5210

Spider Biology [Stone Lab]
2 credit units

Origin of variation in plants and animals with an emphasis on evolutionary processes.
Prereq: 3310, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 673.

EEOB 5320

Society & Evolution
3 credit units

Philosophical and historical survey of the social conflict of scientific and religious perspectives on origins.
Prereq: 3310, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 710.

EEOB 5330

Population Genetics & Phylogeography
3 credit units
Spring alternate years

An introduction to basic concepts in population genetics and phylogeography. Topics include genetic variation, mutation, equilibrium models, population structure, gene flow, natural selection, historical demography, quantitative genetics, and inbreeding depression.
Prereq: 3310 or 3310.01 or 3310.02, or Grad standing.

EEOB 5340

Evolution and Taxonomy of Vascular Plants
4 credit units
Autumn alternate years

The course will focus on the diversity and evolution of extant and fossil vascular plants and the features and data that are used to understand their phylogenetic relationships.
Prereq: Biology 1114, or permission of instructor.

EEOB 5350

Evolutionary Ecology
3 credit units
Autumn alternate years

This course explores the interactions among evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes, including evolutionary approaches to understanding life histories, reproductive and social behavior, host-pathogen, predator-prey and other interspecific interactions, evolutionary conservation biology and eco-evolutionary dynamics.
Prereq: 3310.01, 3310.02, 3420, 3420H, or 3420E, or permission of instructor.

EEOB 5360

Biodiversity Informatics
3 credit units

This course will provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to access, manage, analyze, and utilize biodiversity data for scientific research and conservation efforts. The course covers a comprehensive understanding of diverse biodiversity data sources and introduces a range of analytical, statistical, and computational tools essential for biodiversity data analysis.
Prereq: 3410, or 3310.01, or 3310.02; or permission of instructor.

EEOB 5410

Aquatic Ecosystems - Ocean Ecology
1.5 credit units

Diversity and distribution of marine organisms; population dynamics, productivity, and structure of marine ecosystems; human impact on ocean resources.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 505.

EEOB 5420

Aquatic Ecosystems - Ecology of Inland Waters
4 credit units
Autumn alternate years

A study of the physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing the biological productivity of inland waters, and of techniques and equipment used in evaluating them.  Also available summer session at Stone Lab.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 647 and 655.

EEOB 5430

Fish Ecology
3 credit units
Spring

Lecture emphasis on the behavior, migration, distribution, and evolution of fish; laboratory emphasis on ecological and systematic ichthyology.  Lab fee required.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 621 and 626.

EEOB 5440

Plankton Ecology
3 credit units

Material in this course focuses on the ecology of freshwater plankton (both phytoplankton and zooplankton) and the advanced study of lake ecology. The study of plankton ecology is central to understanding lake food web structure and production, which is important to fisheries, biogeochemistry, and freshwater responses to anthropogenic activities.
Prereq: 5420

EEOB 5450

Population Ecology
3 credit units
Autumn alternate years

Quantitative study of the concepts, methods, and applications of population ecology.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 671.

EEOB 5460

Physiological Ecology
3 credit units
Autumn alternate years

Study of the physiological adjustment, tolerance, and acclimatization to the abiotic and biotic environment by animals and plants.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 654.01 and 674.

EEOB 5470

Community & Ecosystem Ecology
3 credit units

A quantitative and descriptive approach to the establishment, development, succession, and dynamics of communities and their interrelations with historic, climatic, soil, and biotic factors.
Prereq: 3410, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 700 or 720.

EEOB 5480

Advanced Plant Ecology
3 credit units
Spring alternate years

Plants are central to many of the ecological and evolutionary dynamics that drive variation in community structure and ecosystem functioning. In this course we will learn about and critically appraise major themes in plant ecology, covering key topics from ecophysiology, population biology, interspecific interactions, community ecology, and biogeography.
Prereq: 3410.

EEOB 5490

Insect Behavior: Mechanisms and Function
3 credit units

Understanding the mechanisms and evolution of insect behavior and communication. Course will address behavioral physiology and ecology, sociality, learning and cognition, as well as applied aspects of insect behavior.
Prereq: Jr standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Entmlgy 5420 or 5490. Cross-listed in Entmlgy.

EEOB 5505

Wicked Science
3 credit units

This course aims to train students to become wicked scientists who are able to tackle the grand challenges of today and tomorrow - what are otherwise known as wicked problems.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Anthrop 5505 of FABEng 5505. Cross-listed in Anthrop and FABEng.

EEOB 5510

Interdisciplinary Team Science 
3 credit units
Autumn

This course aims to teach students the necessary skills to lead or participate in scientific or interdisciplinary teams.
Prereq: Sr standing, and permission of instructor; or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Anthrop 5510, VetPrev 5510, or ENR 5510. Cross-listed in Anthrop, VetPrev, and ENR.

EEOB 5610

Translating Evolution
3 units

Hands-on study of the theory and practice of informal science education, with an emphasis on the translation of concepts and research on evolutionary biology to non-specialist audiences.
Prereq: 3310, or 3310.01, or 3310.02, or Biology 1114, or 1114H; and 3 additional credit hours in Biological Sciences. Not open to students with credit for EEOB 5610S.

EEOB 5610S

Translating Evolution
3 units

Hands-on study of the theory and practice of informal science education, with an emphasis on the translation of concepts and research on evolutionary biology to non-specialist audiences.
Prereq: 3310.01, or 3310.02; or Biology 1114, or 1114H, and 3 additional credit hours in Biological Sciences. Not open to students with credit for 5610.

EEOB 5798

Tropical Behavioral Ecology and Evolution [Panama]
3 credit units

Technical examination of the environmental fate and toxicity of organic xenobiotics, inorganics, and metals; emphasis on chemistry of interactions with physical environment, fugacity models, risk assessment, and predictive toxicology.
Prereq: 3410, or Chem 2510 and 2520 or equiv, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Entomol 762.

EEOB 6310

Molecular Evolution
3 credit units

The genetic basis of evolution and the molecular mechanisms of evolution.
Prereq: 3310, 5310, MolGen 4500, 5606, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 640 or MolGen 640.

EEOB 6330

Phylogenetic Methods
4 credit units
Spring alternate years

Methods for phylogenetic analysis: cladistics, maximum likelihood, Bayesian approaches; character coding and data management.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 626.

EEOB 6620

Scientific Writing in Evolution & Ecology: Manuscripts
1.5 credit units
Autumn

This graduate-level course focuses on improving the scientific writing ability of students. This course will focus specifically on writing scientific manuscripts. During the course, students will learn how to approach the writing process, practice writing, and learn to effectively critique their own writing and that of others.
This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 6630

Scientific Writing in Evolution & Ecology: Proposals
1.5 credit units
Autumn

This graduate-level course focuses on improving the scientific writing ability of students. This course will focus specifically on writing scientific proposals. During the course, students will learn how to approach the proposal writing process, practice writing, and learn to effectively critique their own writing and that of others.
This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 6999

Research for Thesis
1-12 credit units

Research for masters thesis.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs or 14 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 7210

Molecular Methods in Ecology & Evolution
1 credit unit

Hands-on course for learning the use of molecular markers in evolutionary and ecological studies.
Prereq: 3310 or 3410, and 8 additional sem cr hrs of coursework in EEOB; or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 713.

EEOB 7220

Modeling in Evolutionary Ecology
4 credit units
Autumn alternate years

Optimization models in evolutionary ecology, including dynamic optimization, evolutionary game theory, and adaptive dynamic models.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 714.01 and 714.02.

EEOB 7890 

Agricultural Acarology
4 credit units

An intensive review of mites associated with crops, ornamental plants, and stored food products with emphasis on taxonomy and ecology of these animals.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.

EEOB 7891

Medical-Veterinary Acarology
4 credit units

The mites associated with humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, stressing their ecology and behavior in relation to transmission of viral, rickettsial, bacterial, and protozoan diseases.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.

EEOB 8194

Graduate Group Studies
1-3 credit units

Group work in the field of a chosen problem.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs or 8 completions.

EEOB 8894

EEOB Graduate Student Seminar
1-2 credit units

Required of all graduate students in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology during first Autumn semester of registration.
Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.01

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Anatomy and Physiology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in anatomy and physiology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.02

EEOB Graduate Seminar:  Behavior
1 - 2 units

Current topics in behavior as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.04

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in general ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.05

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Evolution
1 - 2 units

Current topics in evolution as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.06

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Marine Biology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in marine biology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.07

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Wildlife Biology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in wildlife biology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.08

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Fisheries Biology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in fisheries biology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.09

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Ecotoxicology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in ecotoxicology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.10

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Systematics
1 - 2 units

Current topics in systematics as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.11

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Population Ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in population ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.12

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Molecular Ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in molecular ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.13

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Physiological ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in physiological ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.14

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Aquatic Ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in aquatic ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.15

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Population Genetics
1 - 2 units

Current topics in population genetics as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.17

EEOB Graduate Seminar: Invertebrate Zoology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in invertebrate zoology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology that vary with the interests of the students and instructor.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.18

EEOB Grad Seminar: Behavioral Ecology
1 - 2 units

Current topics in behavioral ecology as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.19

EEOB Grad Seminar: Current Topics in Quantitative Methods
1 - 2 units

Current topics in quantitative methods as related to evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8896.20

EEOB Graduate Seminar:  Women in Science
1 unit

In this seminar course, participants will read key papers concerning the status of women in the STEM disciplines (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. This course is graded S/U. Cross-listed in WGSSt.

EEOB 8896.21

EEOB Graduate Seminar: The Culture of Science
1 - 2 units

Current topics in the culture of science, with a focus on evolution, ecology and organismal biology and the human aspects of the scientific process.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 10 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8998

Graduate Research
1 - 12 credit units

Graduate research.
Prereq: Grad standing, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 65 cr hrs or 18 completions. This course is graded S/U.

EEOB 8999 

Research for Dissertation
1 - 12 credit units

Research for dissertation.
Prereq: Grad standing, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs or 20 completions. This course is graded S/U.