For undergraduate and graduate level courses available, visit the LSA Course Guide. This lets you know when particular courses will be offered. Go to the LSA Course Guide Web site (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cg/), select an academic term (e.g., fall 06) and the types of courses you want (e.g. graduate), and click on the “GO” link to review the offerings.

For a complete list of EEB courses, go to the LSA Bulletin Course List.

You can also view the course catalogue and the schedule of classes from Wolverine Access. Simply go to https://wolverineaccess.umich.edu/ and select "U-M Course Catalogue" under the heading "Public."

EEB 512: Molecular Systematics and Evolution
Credits: 3
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Cost: 50-100
Advisory Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 305 and one upper-level course in either Molecular or Evolutionary Biology; permission of instructor and Graduate standing, BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Zhang, Jianzhi; homepage
This course examines processes and patterns of evolution at the molecular level, as well as methods of phylogenetic analysis using molecular characters, such as amino acid sequences, DNA sequences, and features of genome organization. These evolutionary topics and methods are key components in the developing field of bioinformatics.
Textbook:

• Molecular Evolution: A Phylogenetic Approach, by R.D.M. Page and E.C. Holmes. Blackwell Science.
• Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics, by M. Nei and S. Kumar. Oxford University Press.

EEB 514: Topics in Molecular Evolution
3 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: BIOLOGY 305 and one upper-level course in either Molecular or Evolutionary Biology, and permission of instructor.

           
EEB 515: Isotope Biogeochem
3 units
Isotope Biogeochemistry --- This course is an introduction to the application of stable and radiogenic isotopes to Biogeochemistry, Environmental Science, Ecology and Paleo-ecology.  The primary emphasis will be on the applications of light and "non-traditional" stable isotopes, with a smaller emphasis placed on the application of radiogenic isotopes.  The course will begin with the theory, nomenclature and methods of isotope analysis.  This will be followed by applications of:  H and O isotopes in the atmosphere and in paleo-thermometry; C, N and S isotopes in plants, foodwebs, soils and oceans; "non-traditional" isotopes such as Fe, Ca and Hg in the growing range of Earth surface studies; and the application of radiogenic isotopes as fingerprints of contaminant and nutrient sources.
Advisory Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor
           

EEB 516: Principles of Evolution
Course Homepage
Advisory Pre-requisite: BIOLOGY 305.
Credits: 4
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Cost: 50-100
Advisory Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 305.BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Knowles, Laura Lacey; homepage
This course explores various topics in evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on conceptual principles and generalizations. Fundamental principles are discussed in relation to topics of active contemporary research and controversy. It includes lectures and discussion on major principles in population genetics, molecular and phenotypic evolution, speciation, evolutionary developmental biology, phylogenetics, and macroevolution. The course is broadly relevant to many other fields, from conservation biology to genomics. The course is not a replacement for other EEB courses (e.g., population genetics or molecular evolution).
There will be readings from Futuyma plus about two papers or other readings per lecture. Grades will be based on one midterm exam and one final exam (during exam week).
Textbook: Evolution, D.J. Futuyma.

EEB 532: Birds of the World
Advisory Pre-requisite: Sixteen credits of BIOLOGY and permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Course Attributes Advisory Prerequisites: Sixteen credits of Biology and permission of instructor. BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Other Course Info: W. (Offered in alternate years).
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Payne, Robert B; homepage
Designed for students who plan to do research in ornithology. The first quarter of the course deals with the anatomy of birds and the remainder is a survey of bird families, with emphasis on adaptive radiation, distribution, and the major published literature on each group. Study skins, skeletons, and literature are used in the laboratory. The use of birds as objects for various types of research is stressed.

           
EEB 538: Quantitative Analysis in Geology and Biology
3 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: High school math, elementary statistics, and elementary computer skills. Graduate standing.
           
EEB 556: Field Botany of Northern Michigan
Taught at Biological Station
Credits: 5
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: A course in Systematic Botany (EEB 459). BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Davis, Charles Cavender
Instructor: Gunn, Melanie Elizabet
A comprehensive field approach to vascular plants of the region, including characteristic species of terrestrial and wetland habitats as well as species known for their rarity or distinctive distribution patterns. Topics covered include the major plant families of the Great Lakes area, basic terminology and techniques useful in plant identification, the general phytogeography and ecology of the region especially as these relate to recent geological history of the landscape, and field recognition of over 300 selected species. Prior familiarity with at least some families and species will be extremely helpful.
           

EEB 558: Aquatic Flowering Plants
3 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: EEB 459 and written permission of instructor.
           

EEB 560: Population Biology of Plants
5 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: A course in EEB
           

EEB 581: Advanced Topics in Community Ecology
Credits: 3
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Advisory Prerequisites: EEB 481.  BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May be repeated 2 times.  
Primary Instructor: Werner, Earl E; homepage
This course provides an in-depth examination of current theory and empirical research in community ecology. Topics include the mechanisms of species interactions, indirect effects, the influence of temporal and spatial heterogeneity, metacommunity ecology, and the consequences of community structure for ecosystem processes. It provides a venue for an in depth exploration of the literature in community ecology, and for critically evaluating theoretical and empirical advances in this area.

           
EEB 583: Field Problems in Plant Ecology
5 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: Two laboratory courses in BIOLOGY
           

EEB 585: Ecology of Streams and Rivers
Credits: 5
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: A previous or concurrent course in limnology, aquatic ecology, or aquatic invertebrates is recommended.  BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Moore, Paul A
Ecology of running water systems. Emphasis is placed on natural history, trophic relationships, population dynamics, and systematics of stream organisms. Aquatic plants, periphyton, insects, other invertebrates, and fish are examined in their relation to physical and chemical characters of streams in the vicinity of the Biological Station. One stream is studied in detail. Both individual and class projects are expected.

EEB 586: Methods of Ecological Research
5 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: Selection for participation in the Naturalist-Ecologist Training Program at the Biological Station. Graduate standing.
           

EEB 595: Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach
Advisory Pre-requisite: BIOLOGY, Graduate standing and four courses in biology. Information and application forms available from Professors Vandermeer or Wagner.
Credits: 8
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and four courses in biology. Information and application forms available from Professors Vandermeer or Wagner.
Other Course Info: W and Su in Costa Rica.Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Vandermeer, John H; homepage
Principles of tropical ecology. Lectures, seven weeks in the field for directed study, and individual research in contrasting tropical environments of Costa Rica.

EEB 601: Readings in Investigative Biology
Credits: 1 – 8
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Individual work and reading for graduate students.
           
EEB 681: Ecosystems of North America
5 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: One year introductory Biology; one course in Ecology; written consent of instructor. Graduate standing.
           

EEB 685: Current Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Designed to acquaint students with a broad range of current topics in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology. Weekly lectures, each presented by a different member of the faculty, will introduce students both to specific research topics and to the broad conceptual framework that organizes a particular area of research. Readings will be assigned by each lecturer to provide both background material and specific examples of research approaches. The discussion sections will provide opportunities to go over the lecture and readings in more detail.

           
EEB 700: Advanced Study in Biology
Credits: 1 – 8
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: 16 hours in Biology, Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
An introduction to research methods in biology, requiring examination of original literature, experimental work on the subject of investigation, and the writing of a report.

               
EEB 730: Advanced Zoological Studies
Credits: 1 – 8
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
An introduction to the research methods in zoology requiring examination of original literature, experimental work on the subject of investigation, and writing of a report.
           
EEB 755: Special Studies in Botany
Credits: 1 – 16
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Students who wish to carry on independent study in some specific discipline within the field of botany may elect this course. Each student must arrange with an appropriate faculty member to have his or her study supervised. An independent study project may involve library, laboratory, or field research or any combination of these.

           
           
EEB 800: Biology Seminars – VARIOUS TOPICS
1 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

EEB 800 -  Biology Seminars
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Kling II, George W; homepage
A graduate seminar course providing opportunity to discuss current work and new developments in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

EEB 800 - Biology Seminars -- ADVANCED ICHTHYOLOGY.
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor: Fink, William L; homepage

EEB 800 - Biology Seminars -- PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMATICS
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Fink, William L; homepage

EEB 800 - Biology Seminars -- BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor: Kling II, George W; homepage

EEB 800 - Biology Seminars -- MOLECULAR EVOLUTION
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Zhang, Jianzhi; homepage
A graduate seminar course providing opportunity to discuss current work and new developments in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

EEB 800 - Biology Seminars
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit. 
Primary Instructor: Zhang, Jianzhi; homepage
A graduate seminar course providing opportunity to discuss current work and new developments in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

EEB 801: Supervised Teaching
1 units min / 2 units max
Advisory Pre-requisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Appointment as Teaching Assistant in Biology.
Credits: 1
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Appointment as Teaching Assistant in Biology.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Seminars, demonstrations, and orientation for college teaching in biology. Available for all pre-candidate teaching assistants.

           
EEB 830: Zoology Seminars
1 units
Advisory Pre-requisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

           
EEB 990: Dissertation/Precandidate
Advisory Pre-requisite: Election for dissertation work by doctoral student not yet admitted as a Candidate. Graduate standing.
Credits: 1 – 8
Consent: With permission of instructor.
Advisory Prerequisites: Election for dissertation work by doctoral student not yet admitted as a Candidate. Graduate standing.
Grading: Grading basis of 'S' or 'U'.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Election for dissertation work by doctoral student not yet admitted as a Candidate.

           
EEB 995: Dissertation/Candidate
Course Pre-requisite: Candidate
Credits: 8
Enforced Prerequisites: Graduate School authorization for admission as a doctoral Candidate
Grading: Grading basis of 'S' or 'U'.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Graduate School authorization for admission as a doctoral Candidate. N.B. The defense of the dissertation (the final oral examination) must be held under a full term Candidacy enrollment period.