ZOOLOGY 101/BIOLOGY 101 –Fall 2024- 3 CREDITS

Animal Biology
Section 1: MWF 11 AM, Bascom 272; Section 2: MWF 12:05 PM, Bascom 272

Zoology/Biology 101 is a 3-credit lecture course that covers general biological principles. Topics include:
evolution, ecology, animal behavior, cell structure and function, genetics and molecular genetics and the
physiology of a variety of organ systems emphasizing function in humans. Prerequisites: None. Not
recommended for students with credit already in Zoology/Biology/Botany 151 or 152.

COURSE WEBSITE
There is a Canvas site associated with this course. All students registered for this class have been enrolled as
users on the site for this class. You can access this site from your MyUW page or by going to
https://canvas.wisc.edu. If you have problems accessing the site, please contact the DoIT Helpdesk:
https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk

COURSE DESIGNATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

Breadth- Biological Sciences, counts toward the Natural Sciences requirement
Level – Elementary
L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S
INSTRUCTIONAL MODE
All face-to-face
CREDIT HOURS
This class meets for three 50-minute class periods each week over the fall/spring semester and carries the
expectation that students will work on course learning activities (reading, writing, problem sets, studying, etc.)
for about 2 hours out of the classroom for every class period. The syllabus includes additional information about
meeting times and expectations for student work.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate an understanding of and connections between the basic concepts of biology through all levels
of biological organization - molecules through ecosystems
• Explain how the structure of a cell allows it to exhibit each of the functions that characterize living
organisms
• Understand how genetic information is stored, retrieved, and passed from generation to generation
• Describe human anatomical systems and understand their role in homeostasis and communication
• Evaluate relationships between living organisms and nonliving factors in ecosystems
• Understand natural selection, and how it contributes to the formation of species, biodiversity, and patterns of
biological evolution
• Develop an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life
• Develop an awareness of the importance and impact of biology on their lives and on humankind
LECTURERS TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Dr. Sharon Thoma Katie Andresen
(Course Coordinator)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Help Desk:, 261 Noland
336 Birge Hall

Office Hours: M 8-9 AM,

W 3:30-4:30 pm, or by
appointment

Dr. William Bement Hannah Ashe

[email protected] [email protected]

335a Bock Labs (1525 , 261 Noland

Linden Drive)

Office Hours:

Dr. John Orrock Lucas Fischer

[email protected] [email protected]

356 Birge Hall Help Desk:, 261 Noland

Office Hours: tbd

LEARNING CENTER COORDINATOR

Juanita Diaz (she/they) Where is the Learning Center?

[email protected] 261 Noland Hall

250 N Mills St
572 Noland Hall

Help Desk:

Noland
TEXT/READING

Required Text: Biology, Campbell (12th ed.), reserve copies in College Library (10th and 11th editions also
acceptable)
Supplemental materials will be placed on the course Canvas site.

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE

Date Topic Reading/Quizzes/Assignments

p. 2-6; Concept 1.2, Basic vs Applied Research; Primary vs
Course Logistics,
Secondary Literature (reading)
st W 9/4 Introduction to Biology,
Course Logistics. Learning Center, How Science is Reported
Diversity of Life
(videos)
MOLECULES OF LIFE & CELLULAR ORGANIZATION
st F 9/6 Diversity of Life Concept 3.1; p49; Figure 4.9; Concepts 5.2, 5.4 Chapters 2 & 4
Molecules of Cells: Water, (optional chemistry review)
Carbohydrates, Proteins Pre-lecture Videos/Pre-lecture Quiz 1 due
M 9/9 Molecules of Cells: Concepts 5.4, 5.3; Concept 8.4; Trans Fats; What is Fat? (video)
st Proteins, Lipids LECTURE REVIEW Quiz 1, 9 AM
st W 9/11 Membrane Structure, Chapter 7
Membrane Transport Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 2, 9 AM
st F 9/13 Membrane Transport, Chapter 7
Introduction to Cells Pre-lecture Video/Pre-Lecture Quiz 3, 9 AM
M 9/16 Prokaryotic Cells and the p. 98-99; Concept 27.1; Figures 41.17, 41.18
st Human Microbiome TED TALKS: How Bacteria Talk
LECTURE REVIEW Quiz 2 due, 9 AM

st W 9/16 Eukaryotic Organelles Chapter 6; Figure 7.9

Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 4, 9AM
st F 9/20 Eukaryotic Organelles pp. 130; 98-122; 86-88; The Origin of Mitochondria and
Chloroplasts
Last day to visit Learning Center/LC Survey due
HOW GENES CONTROL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ANIMAL CELL
st M 9/23 DNA Structure and Concept 5.5; Concepts 16.1, 16.2
Replication Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 5, 9 am
st W 9/25 Telomeres, DNA Repair, Concepts 16.2, 16.3; TBA
DNA packaging LECTURE REVIEW Quiz 3 due, 9 AM
st F 9/27 Transcription, mRNA Concepts 17.1, 17.2, 17.3
processing Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 6, 9 AM
Sample Exam Jam, 3-5 pm, Learning Center
st M 9/30 Translation, Mutation, Concepts 17.4, 17.5
Folding LECTURE REVIEW Quiz 4 due, 9 AM
END of material for exam 1
THE TRANSMISSION OF GENETIC INFORMATION THROUGH GENERATIONS
st W 10/2 Cell Cycle and Mitosis Concepts 12.1, 12.2
W 10/2 EXAM 1, 5:45 – 7:15 pm
st F 10/4 Cell Cycle Control, Cancer Concept 12.3; Concept 18.5
 st M 10/7 Meiosis Chapter 13, Concept 15.4
Pre-lecture Video/Pre-lecture Quiz 7, 9 AM
st W 10/9 Mendelian Genetics Concepts 14.1, 14.2; 14.4
Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 8, 9 AM
LECTURE REVIEW Quiz 5, 9 AM
st F 10/11 Mendelian Genetics Concept 16.3; p371-373
st M 10/14 Mendelian Genetics, 330-332; 368-370; DNA is Not Destiny
Epigenetics LECTURE REVIEW QUIZ 6, due 9 AM
Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 9, 9 AM
ORGANIZATION OF THE ORGANISM: ENERGY & EXCHANGE
st W 10/16 Cellular Respiration - Chapter 9
Providing Cells with Energy Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 10, 9 AM
st F 10/18 Exchange, Homeostasis, Concepts 40.1. 40.2; Concepts 41.2, 41.3, 41.4
Digestion Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 11, 9 AM
st M 10/21 Digestion Concepts 41.4, 41.5
LECTURE REVIEW QUIZ 7, due 9 AM
st W 10/23 Sleep
End of material for Exam 2
Th 10/24 Sample Exam Jam, 4-6 pm, Learning Center
wb F 10/25 Some basics of physiology
wb M 10/28 Circulation and Respiration Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 12, 9 AM
919-931
M 10/28 EXAM 2, 5:45-7:15 pm
ORGANIZATION OF THE ORGANISM: COMMUNICATION
wb W 10/30 Circulation and Respiration 937-944

wb F 11/1 Muscle 1123-1133; 924-926

wb M 11/4 Nervous System 1065-1069; 1070-1071,1072-1075
Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 13, 9 AM
LECTURE QUIZ 8, due 9 AM
wb W 11/6 Nervous System 1084-1085; 1086-1087; 1089; 1097-1099
wb F 11/8 Endocrine System 997-1002; 1009-1012
wb M 11/11 Development 1041-1053
LECTURE QUIZ 9, due 9 AM
wb W 11/13 Development 1053-1055; 1057-1059

Th 11/14 Sample Exam Jam, 4-6 pm, Learning Center

wb F 11/15 Repair and Regeneration 932-933; 955
End of material for Exam 3
HOW WE EVOLVE
jo M 11/18 Natural Selection & Chapter 22; Chapter 23
Adaptation
M 11/18 EXAM 3, 5:45-7:45 pm
jo W 11/20 Natural Selection, Chapter 23; Chapter 24
Microevolution Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 14, 9 AM
jo F 11/22 Microevolution and Chapter 24
Speciation Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 15, 9 AM
 jo M 11/25 Speciation and Chapter 25
Macroevolution LECTURE QUIZ 10, due 8 AM
THE INTERACTION OF ORGANISMS WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT
jo W 11/27 Introduction to Ecology, Chapter 52; Chapter 53
Population Ecology
NO IN-PERSON CLASS,
LECTURE WILL BE ONLINE
F 11/29 NO CLASS, THANKSGIVING BREAK
jo M 12/2 Population Ecology Chapter 53
LECTURE QUIZ 11, due 8 AM
jo W 12/4 Species Interactions and Pre-lecture Video/ Pre-Lecture Quiz 16, 9 AM
Community Ecology Chapter 54
jo F 12/6 Community Ecology and Chapter 54; Chapter 55
Ecosystems Ecology
Sample Exam Jam, 3-5 pm, Learning Center
jo M 12/9 Ecosystems Ecology; Chapter 55; Chapter 56
Biodiversity and LECTURE QUIZ 12, due 8 AM
Conservation
jo W 12/11 Global Ecological and Chapter 56
Environmental Issues
W 12/11 Exam 4, 5:45-7:15 pm

There is no final exam scheduled for Saturday, 12/14

LECTURE
Our lectures will be face-to-face and will not be recorded. Attending lecture is essential to your learning in this
course. During lecture we will review essential content and present new content. Course readings, lectures, and
quizzes work together in this course to help you do well on exams.

While it is best to attend every lecture, we also expect some students will miss a lecture due to illness or other
situations. If you need to be absent from lecture, please review the course schedule and materials on Canvas so
you know what materials you are responsible for, and get in touch with a classmate to get a copy of their notes.
For this reason we strongly encourage you to connect with your classmates during lecture and in the Learning
Center. You may also want to attend a Learning Center session to remain current on course content and visit
office hours/help desk hours to get specific questions answered.
You do not need to contact your instructor regarding absence from lecture, and attendance is not taken.
If your instructors become ill, we will provide updates on Canvas regarding instructional plans for lecture/group
review sessions.

ASSESSMENT and GRADING

The following assessments will be carried out in this course; exams, quizzes, and a video introduction.
Exam 1 = 22% Lecture Quizzes =6% Learning Center Visit/Survey = 1%
Exam 2 = 22% Pre-lecture Quizzes = 5%
Exam 3 = 22%
Exam 4 = 22%
Grading scale (based on final percentage):
92-100% A 78-81.99% BC Below 60.00% F
88.00-91.99% AB 70-77.99% C
82.00-87.99% B 60-69.99% D

EXAMS

Dates and Deadlines

Exam 1 – WENESDAY, October 2, 5:45-7:15 pm

Exam 2 – MONDAY, October 28, 5:45-7:15 pm
Exam 3 – MONDAY, November 18, 5:45-7:15 pm
Exam 4 – WEDNESDAY, December 11, 5:45-7:15 pm

If you have a conflict with a scheduled Exam, you must fill out the alternate exam request form on the course
Canvas site and turn it in, at lecture, no later than Wednesday, September 11. See the Exam Conflicts Policy
below for more details.
Exam Policies and Expectations
Location & Format:
• Rooms for exams will be announced during lecture and on the course Canvas page.
• Exams will be held in person as long as the class is meeting face-to-face. If we do go online this
semester, exams will be given on Canvas using Honorlock and all students would be expected to use
Honorlock.
• The format of the exams is objective (multiple-choice, true/false, matching). Scantrons will be
provided at the exam.
During the Exam:
• You should plan to arrive at the exam a little early so you can be seated and start the exam on time.
Students arriving late will not be provided compensatory time on the exam. No student can start an
exam after a fellow student has completed and left the exam room.
• No Electronic Devices (including phones or calculators) will be permitted in the exam rooms.
Any math required will involve simple calculation performed by hand.
• Note Cards will be permitted in the last half of each exam. Blank cards will be provided, in
lecture, approximately one week prior to the exam. All information on the card MUST be
handwritten.

Exam Conflicts:
• In order to make the exam situation fair and to provide feedback as quickly as possible, we require
that students take the exam at the scheduled time.
• If you have an academic exam conflict (i.e. a UW class taken for academic credit at the same time as
this exam, another exam at the same time as this exam, or travel for varsity athletics) or another
acceptable, documented conflict, you will be able to take a conflict exam on the day of the regularly
scheduled exam. You must fill out the alternate exam request form on the course Canvas site and turn
it in, at lecture, no later than Wednesday, September 11. Failure to turn in a request on time means you
may not be able to take the alternate exam, even if you have a conflict.
• There will be no late make-up exams except for extreme cases, such as a death in the family, serious
illness, or legal conflicts. Travel for Thanksgiving break, for finals week, or for in-semester vacations
is not an acceptable conflict. The format of the make-up exam will be at the professor’s discretion. All
late make-up exams must be completed within one week of the regularly-scheduled exam.
Exam Grading:
• Exam results will be available to you on the course web site within one week after each exam. Any
issues regarding grading or scores on a midterm must be presented to the lecturer, in writing, no later
than Friday of the week scores are posted.
• No exam grades will be dropped or replaced and no extra credit will be offered.

QUIZZES
Quizzes are intended to help you keep up with assigned readings and videos, to allow the teaching staff to
assess which concepts require extra attention during lectures and group review sessions, and to help you
understand which concepts you understand and which you need to invest time in to do well on exams.

Format
• There are two types of quizzes in this course: Pre-Lecture and Lecture Review.
• All quizzes will be administered on Canvas and are open book / open note.
• All quizzes are due by 9am as listed in the course schedule above.

Pre-Lecture Quizzes:
• Pre-Lecture Quizzes are based on the pre-lecture videos you will need to watch before some of the
lectures. These are listed in the course schedule above.
• You have two attempts to take each Pre-Lecture Quiz. Your highest grade will be recorded.
• The lowest two Pre-Lecture Quiz scores will be dropped.
Lecture Review Quizzes:

• Weekly Lecture Review Quizzes may consist of pre-lecture and/or post-lecture questions.
• You have one attempt to take each Lecture Review Quiz.
• The lowest two Lecture Review Quiz scores will be dropped.

Quiz Policies and Expectations

• We expect you to complete all quizzes on your own, without collaborating with other students, because
this will provide the best practice recalling information in preparation for exams.
• Do not use AI or homework sites like Chegg to take the quizzes. You may find some answers there
(and some wrong answers), but we find that students who take quizzes using these resources are not as
successful on exams as students who work through the quizzes on their own.
• Once a quiz is started, you will have the allotted time to complete the quiz and submit the quiz.
The time allotted for a given quiz will be clearly indicated in the quiz instructions. Please note
that if you close the quiz, the timer continues to count down! It is best to only begin the quiz
when you have materials ready and a stable internet connection.
• No late quizzes will be accepted for any reason. If you miss a quiz or fail to complete a quiz within
the time limit for any reason (including illness, forgetfulness, computer/connection problems), that
will be counted as one of the dropped quiz scores. Please do not email to ask for exceptions to this
policy.
• If you miss a quiz, you will not be able to access the quiz later for studying (this is a Canvas
gradebook issue)
ASSIGNMENTS
Learning Center Visit/Survey:
• Each student is required to visit the Learning Center, 261 Noland Hall, before the first exam,
between September 4 - September 20.
• After signing in, students will be given a code to fill out a survey, which must be completed
by 11:59 pm on September 20. No late visits/survey submissions will receive points.
• More details of the assignment will be posted on Canvas

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE

LECTURE NOTES
PDF files corresponding to lecture will be posted on Canvas no later than 10 pm the day before each lecture.
These notes are abbreviated versions of lecture material. Instructors pace the lectures on the assumption that
you have printed out or reviewed lecture notes. Make sure you check the site regularly for lecture notes, as well
as important announcements and materials.

We will not provide “completed” or “filled-in” powerpoint slides or recordings if you miss lecture. If you miss
class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get notes from a classmate and attend a group review session to
catch up on material.
If you have technical problems with the site, please contact the DoIT Helpdesk: https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk
COMMUNICATION
Most communication in this course will be via Canvas announcement, your instructors may occasionally
communicate directly via email. You can set up Canvas so that announcements are sent to you via email. See
instructions: How do I manage my Canvas notification settings as a student?
Use the emails provided in this syllabus to communicate with your instructors. Do not send messages via
Canvas, the messages are not regularly monitored.
LAPTOP POLICY
Research supports that taking notes by hand is more beneficial for learning than typing on a laptop. We
encourage you to try the practice of taking notes by hand. The lecture notes for this course are designed to be
printed in advance and include space to support this practice.
Attention in class is a shared responsibility. If you do choose to use a laptop in class, any activities not related to
class are not allowed. Remember that your use of a computer or other device to do unrelated work can be
distracting to others around you.
You may let the TA or instructor know if computer use by others is distracting to you. Students using computers
to take notes may be directed to change seating so as not to disturb others.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The University of Wisconsin-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal educational
opportunity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wisconsin State Statute (36.12), and UW-Madison
policy (UW-855) require the university to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities to
access and participate in its academic programs and educational services. Faculty and students share
responsibility in the accommodation process. Students are expected to inform faculty of their need for
instructional accommodations during the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible after being approved
for accommodations. Faculty will work either directly with the student or in coordination with the McBurney
Center to provide reasonable instructional and course-related accommodations. Disability information, including
instructional accommodations as part of a student's educational record, is confidential and protected under
FERPA. (See: McBurney Disability Resource Center)
If you have accommodations for this course, please communicate with our learning center coordinator, Juanita
Diaz ([email protected]), in the first two weeks of the semester, even if you sent a letter to us via your
McBurney Portal. Communicating with Juanita will ensure that your specific needs are met within the context of
our classroom and Canvas course. If you do not personally communicate with Juanita, you may not receive
accommodations in a timely manner.
If you are granted accommodations later in the semester, you should communicate with Juanita as soon as you
get them to ensure we can provide you with what you need.
STUDY SKILLS AND TUTORING
We have a limited number of tutors hired for the course. If you wish to connect with a tutor, contact Juanita
Diaz ([email protected]). Tutors work with groups and the size of the sessions is limited; if the limit is
reached, you may be put on a waitlist. Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS; https://guts.wisc.edu) is a
volunteer organization that may be able to provide tutoring to students who desire the service. You can also find
information about study skills and tutoring at https://learningsupport.wisc.edu/
LEARNING CENTER
In the learning center, the learning center coordinator and the TAs will be on hand to assist you with lecture
materials, answer your questions, and help you prepare for lecture exams. There will be times when TAs and the
Learning Center Coordinator are available for weekly group review sessions (see table below) and times when
they will be available for help desk hours (see table below).
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:50-9:40 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261
Andresen Diaz Diaz Diaz Diaz
9:55-10:45 Help Desk Noland 261 Help Desk Noland 261
8:45 – 10:45 Diaz 9:00 – 12:00 Diaz
Help Desk Help Desk
9:45 – 10:45 9:45 – 10:45
11:00-11:50 Noland 261
Fischer
12:05-12:55 Noland 261 Noland 261
Fischer Fischer

1:20-2:10 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261

Ashe Diaz Andresen Fischer
2:25-3:15 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261
Ashe Andresen Andresen Diaz
3:30-4:20 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261
Ashe Andresen Andresen Fischer
Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261 Noland 261
5:00-5:50 Ashe Ashe Andresen Fischer
Help Desk Help Desk Help Desk Help Desk
4:30 – 6:00 4:30 – 6:00 4:30 – 5:30 4:30 – 7:30
6:00-6:50 Noland 261 Noland 261
Ashe Ashe
7:00-7:50
ACADEMIC POLICIES
HONORS CREDIT
Students taking this course for honors will be required to attend an informational meeting during the first two
weeks of class. If you fail to meet with Dr. Thoma during the first two weeks of the semester, you will not be
able to take the course for honors. Honors requirements and meeting times are emailed to students who enrolled
in honors prior to the first day of class.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism are issues that are taken very seriously on this campus and within this
course. Important documents on plagiarism are available online (https://conduct.students.wisc.edu/academic-
misconduct/). Please take the time to examine these resources and familiarize yourself with the information
available in order to avoid problems with this issue. If you engage in academic misconduct in this course, you
will be penalized with a failing grade for the course.
Expectations regarding collaboration with other students and using notes or other resources can vary between
courses. We have outlined our expectations for your academic conduct on quizzes and exams within this
syllabus. Examples of academic misconduct in Zoology 101 include, but are not limited to: having notes out and
visible during an exam, using notes during an exam, copying answers from another student during the exam,
stealing an exam, using a stolen exam, misrepresenting an academic conflict (e.g. saying you have an academic
conflict for an exam when you don’t), not attending an exam and claiming that you did, working on an online
quiz with another student.
If you are unclear on the definition of plagiarism or how to avoid academic dishonesty in this course, please
contact your TA or your coordinator.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR & RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
Establishment of the academic calendar for the University of Wisconsin-Madison falls within the authority of
the faculty as set forth in Faculty Policies and Procedures. Construction of the academic calendar is subject to
various rules and laws prescribed by the Board of Regents, the Faculty Senate, State of Wisconsin and the
federal government. For additional dates and deadlines for students, see the Office of the Registrar’s pages.
Students are responsible for notifying instructors within the first two weeks of classes about any need for
flexibility due to religious observances.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each
person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and
opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,
research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its
public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people
who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Students often experience stressors that can impact both their academic experience and personal well-being.
These may include mental health concerns, substance misuse, sexual or relationship violence, family
circumstances, campus climate, financial matters, among others.
Students are encouraged to learn about and utilize UW-Madison's mental health services and/or other resources
as needed. Visit uhs.wisc.edu or call University Health Services at (608) 265-5600 to learn more.
PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORS & THE USE OF AUDIO-RECORDED LECTURES
Lecture materials and recordings for this course are protected intellectual property at UW-Madison. Students in
courses may use the materials and recordings for their personal use related to participation in class. Students
may also take notes solely for their personal use. If a lecture is not already recorded, students are not authorized
to record lectures without permission unless they are considered by the university to be a qualified student with
a disability who has an approved accommodation that includes recording. [Regent Policy Document 4-1]
Students may not copy or have lecture materials and recordings outside of class, including posting on internet
sites or selling to commercial entities, with the exception of sharing copies of personal notes as a notetaker
through the McBurney Disability Resource Center. Students are otherwise prohibited from providing or selling
their personal notes to anyone else or being paid for taking notes by any person or commercial firm without the
instructor’s express written permission. Unauthorized use of these copyrighted lecture materials and recordings
constitutes copyright infringement and may be addressed under the university’s policies, UWS Chapters 14 and
17, governing student academic and non-academic misconduct.
View more information about FERPA.
COURSE EVALUATIONS
Students will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate their enrolled courses and their learning experience.
Most instructors use AEFIS a digital course evaluation survey tool. In most instances, students receive an
official email two weeks prior to the end of the semester, notifying them that anonymous course evaluations are
available. Student participation is an integral component of course development, and confidential feedback is
important. UW-Madison strongly encourages student participation in course evaluations.
STUDENTS’ RULES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Rights & Responsibilities
TEACHING & LEARNING DATA TRANSPARENCY
The privacy and security of faculty, staff and students’ personal information is a top priority for UW-Madison.
The university carefully reviews and vets all campus-supported digital tools used to support teaching and
learning, to help support success through learning analytics, and to enable proctoring capabilities. View the
university’s full teaching and learning data transparency statement.
ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 102
Zoology/Biology 102 lab is a separate course from Zoology/Biology 101. You do not need to be enrolled in 102
to take 101. Any questions regarding 102 should be addressed to the 102 Coordinator (Gale Oakes;
[email protected]).