Klann Publications and Reports
Klann, R. 2008. Final Report: Mink Creek Water Quality Monitoring. Fayette Soil and Water
Conservation District.
Klann, R. 2004. Final Report: Grannis Creek Water Quality Monitoring. Fayette Soil and Water
Conservation District
Klann, R. and J. Platts. 2003. An Assessment of Water Quality in Ensign Hollow,
Clayton and Fayette Counties, in Northeast Iowa. Journal of the Iowa Academy of
Science 110 (1,2):1-6.
Hawks, S. and R. Klann. 1997. Helminth Infections of Raptors Rehabilitated in Iowa.
Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science 104 (2):47-49.
Klann, R. and B. Hellyer. 1995. Survey of Hematozoa and Intestinal Helminths Infecting
Green-winged teal in Guthrie County, Iowa. Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science 102
(1-2):22-23.
Klann Course Descriptions
BIO 268
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
4 credits
This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
Prerequisite: BIO 130.
Instructor comments: This course is a requirement for some HPER majors. It covers the entire
human body in one term. Lectures will emphasize function, labs will emphasize anatomy,
including cat dissections.
BIO 270
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credits
This course examines the relationships between the structure and function of the human body.
Topics covered include cells, tissues, integument, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous
system and sensory organs. This course is the first part of a two-course sequence in anatomy and
physiology. Prerequisite: BIO 130.
Instructor comments: This course is a requirement for some HPER majors, as well as students
wishing to teach high school biology. It is also typically taken by pre-professional students
(students wishing to go on to medical school, optometry school, physical therapy school or
veterinary school). Lectures will emphasize function, labs will emphasize anatomy. For many of
my students, this course, along with part II, will be the most challenging courses they take at
college.
BIO 275
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credits
This course covers the structure and function of the endocrine system, circulatory system,
respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and reproductive systems. This course is the
second part of a two-course sequence in anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: BIO 270.
Instructor comments: Students that take BIO 270, typically also take this course. In addition to
the format for BIO 270, we will be dissecting a cat. We will also use computer-interfaced
equipment to measure reflexes, blood pressure, lung volumes and lung capacities, as well as
record an EKG.
BIO 315
Ichthyology
4 credits
This course examines the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology of
fish. The laboratory emphasizes identification of fish native to Iowa. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or
BIO 140.
Instructor comments: This course is an elective for Biology, Conservation Management and
Environmental Science majors. It provides a broad overview of fish biology. In lab, students will
learn to identify the fishes native to Iowa. We will also get out into the field to conduct some fish
community analysis by seining and electrofishing.
BIO 320
Fish and Wildlife Management
4 credits
This course examines the philosophy of managing fish and wildlife populations and introduces
students to techniques used to manage various species. The laboratory emphasizes simulations
and lab exercises that support the concepts presented in lecture. Prerequisites: BIO 335 and a
mathematics course.
Instructor comments: This is a team-taught course that is required for the Conservation
Management major. I am responsible for the fisheries management component. In lecture, we
will visit all aspects of fisheries management. In lab, we will utilize case studies and computer
simulations since it isn’t feasible to actually manage a population within the time constraints of a
single course.
BIO 330
Vertebrate Histology
4 credits
This course provides an extensive study of the structure and organization of vertebrate tissues.
Emphasis is placed on the relationships between the structure and function of these tissues. The
laboratory stresses identification of cell and tissue types. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 140.
Instructor comments: This course is an elective for Biology majors, usually taken by preprofessional students. In lab, each student will prepare microscope slides of thin sections from
tissues provided.
BIO 340
Evolution
3 credits
This course provides a detailed study of the theories and processes of biological evolution.
Prerequisite: BIO 300.
Instructor comments: This course is a requirement for the Biology major. We will use the results
from many scientific studies to drive home the principles of evolution.
BIO 352
Parasitology
4 credits
This course provides a deatiled study of parasites, with emphasis on those infecting humans and
domestic animals. The course covers life cycles, disease syndromes and host-parasite
interactions. The laboratory emphasizes the identification of animal parasites. Prerequisite: BIO
110 or BIO 140.
Instructor comments: This course is an elective for Biology, Conservation Management and
Environmental Science majors. Parasites are ubiquitous. Despite their small size they cause a
tremendous amount of hardship for humans.
BIO 370
Pathophysiology
3 credits
This course involves the study of the abnormal functioning of diseased organs with application to
medical procedures and patient care. This course examines the etiology, symptoms,
pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy of disease. Prerequisite: BIO 110, BIO 140 or NUR 300.
Same as NUR 320.
Instructor comments: This course is a requirement for Nursing major. It also serves as an elective
for Biology majors, and is usually taken by pre-professional students. This course is a great
overview of diseases in humans.
BIO 371
Pathophysiology Lab
1 credit
This course involves the microscopic study of diseased tissue, including preparation of sample
tissue. Corequisite: BIO 370.
Instructor comments: This course is an optional lab that can be taken with BIO 370. In the lab,
each student will prepare microscope slides of thin sections from diseased tissues provided.
BIO 393
Herpetology
4 credits
This course examines the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology ecology and evolutionary biology of
amphibians and reptiles. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 140.
Instructor comments: This course is an elective for Biology, Conservation Management and
Environmental Science majors. It provides a broad overview of the biology of amphibians and
reptiles. In the lab, students will learn how to identify amphibians and reptiles native to Iowa, as
well as some non-native species that are either venomous or common in the pet trade.
BIO 490
Entomology
4 credits
This course is an in-depth study of the insects emphasizing anatomy, physiology, ecology,
evolution and taxonomy. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 140.
Instructor comments: This course is an elective for Biology, Conservation Management and
Environmental Science majors. It provides a broad overview of the biology of insects. In lab
students will compile an insect collection and learn to identify many of the insects commonly
found in Iowa.
Klann hobbies and activities
Motorcycles
Flyfishing and fly tying
Backpacking
Canoeing