BIO - Biology
This workshop is based on the Peer-Led Team Learning model (PLTL) with students working individually and in small groups to learn and exercise problem-solving techniques. Students participate in learning activities led by peer facilitators to further explore topics presented in the lecture course. This workshop is offered each semester.
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Corequisites
BIO 205
An introduction to the biological, chemical, and physical nature of food. Students will explore food chemistry, diet, human health, and societal issues through readings and lab activities. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Survey of the principles and methods of science as applied to the field of Genetics. Current topics pertaining to Biotechnology, Gene editing, Gene Therapy and others will be discussed with an emphasis on their social, ethical, and legal implications. Three hours of lecture per week.
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An introduction to the origin, history, biology, and utilization of plants important in human societies. Worldwide use of plants for food, medicine, spices, fibers, and many other purposes will be explored. Three hours of lecture per week.
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An exploration of how the human body's systems work in coordination with each other and in response to changes in the environment, with a particular focus on how this relates to health and longevity. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Introductory principles of biology, including the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry, metabolism, protein structure and function, cell structure and function, and genetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit for 205 will not be granted for students who have completed BIO 207. This course meets the requirements for nursing majors.
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This course provides introductory principles of biology. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry and metabolism, macromolecular structure and function, cell structure and function, and molecular and Mendelian genetics. Credit for BIO 207 will not be granted to students who have completed BIO 205. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Corequisites
BIO 277 may be taken concurrently
Second course in the sequence of introductory principles of biology, providing essential background in the fields of Evolution and Ecology. Topics include evolution, population genetics, processes of speciation, phylogeny and classification, dynamics among individuals in populations and communities, the concepts underlying ecosystem functions, and interactions between organisms and their environment. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207, and
BIO 277 or
ENV 200; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 278 may be taken concurrently
Laboratory investigation into the biochemistry, cellular structure and function, and genetics of cells and living organisms. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Corequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207
This lab emphasizes scientific literacy and scientific inquiry through reading primary literature and performing student-designed research. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70.
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207, and
BIO 277; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 208
Independent study in a specialized field under the direction of an instructor. Maximum of eight credits under the number. Instructor permission is required.
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This course examines the cell biology, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms, focusing primarily on microbes that affect human health. Specific organisms covered include the beneficial organisms that aid in the digestion of food, synthesize vitamins, and protect the body against invasion by harmful microbes. In addition, the course also covers pathogens that cause disease. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, both with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
Corequisites
BIO 361
This is an intensive course investigating the behavior, physiology, evolution, taxonomy, and natural history of birds with an emphasis on species found in the Pacific Northwest. This course is usually offered in the summer.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 362 may be taken concurrently
Entomology is the study of insects. Topics include evolution, ecology, ethology, conservation, classification, identification, agriculture, and social and medical applications. The focus will be developing skills necessary to delve deep into areas of current research by synthesizing concepts, formulating and communicating hypotheses and data, and critically evaluating experiments and conclusions from research in entomology.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 323 may be taken concurrently
Explores the biological, chemical, and physical structure of Pacific Northwest wetlands. Species interactions, human impacts to wetlands, wetland disease agents, and the role wetlands play in human health will be considered. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 374
Anatomy and Physiology 1 is the first of a two-course sequence. The course focuses on the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207 and 277; all with a grade of C or higher
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 is the second of a two-course sequence. The course focuses on the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
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Prerequisites
BIO 305 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites
BIO 366 may be taken concurrently
This course focuses on eukaryotic parasites (Protozoa, Helminthes, Fungi, and Arthropods) that not only infect humans but many other animals as well. The biology, systematics, ecology, physiology, life cycles, genetics, and host response will be analyzed for a wide range of parasites. In addition, we will look at how changes to environmental landscapes can have drastic effects on populations of parasites in animals and on global health.
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Prerequisites
Bio 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278 or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
To survive, multicellular animals must transport oxygen to their cells, obtain energy from food, regulate internal conditions, and remove waste products from the body. Yet, natural selection has acted over millions of years to produce diverse solutions to these challenges. In this class, we'll use a comparative lens to understand the physiology of how the body functions.
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Prerequisites
Bio 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278
Corequisites
BIO 360
An exploration of mammal behavior, from species interactions to behavioral ecology, integrated with issues related to mammal conservation. Topics include factors contributing to their endangerment, the role of humans in both their demise and conservation, and strategies currently being used to try to save mammal species from extinction. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
This course is comprehensive in that it will span morphology, ecology, behavior, evolution, and conservation of the Order Primates. This course will introduce students to the diversity, distribution, and abundance of nonhuman primates. We will explore the significance of primates in a broad scholarly context, as sources of insight into human evolution, and as intensive recipients of conservation efforts.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
In entomology lab students will learn how to sample, collect, prepare, and identify insects. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 303
This course is an introduction to the origin, history, biology, and utilization of plants important in human societies. Worldwide use of plants for food, medicine, spices and other purposes will be explored.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
This course examines genetic information storage, transmission and utilization, and technological advances in the field. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, all with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
Corequisites
BIO 333 may be taken concurrently
Overview of lab methodology in genetics and its practical application in authentic research projects that are inquiry driven and problem based. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $130
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, both with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
Corequisites
BIO 330
An exploration of the fundamental cell biology and genetics that dictate embryonic development of all multicellular animals. Major developmental model systems examined include the fruit fly, frog, chicken, and mouse. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 376 may be taken concurrently
Principles of ecology including structure and function of ecosystems, ecosystem development, behavioral ecology, and population biology. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 343 may be taken concurrently
An exploration of the major groups of land plants, their diversity, life cycles, morphology, and ecological interactions. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 371 may be taken concurrently
Laboratory and field investigation of community structure, productivity, and population dynamics. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 340
Natural history of vertebrates including morphology, physiology, evolution, and taxonomy of the vertebrate classes. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 375 may be taken concurrently
Course will review the history of ethology and behavioral ecology, and examine the behavior of both invertebrate and vertebrate organisms in physiological, ecological, adaptive, and phylogenetic contexts. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
An examination of the principles underlying ecological diversity and ecosystem services, the factors contributing to their endangerment and loss, and the role and stake humans have in their conservation. Topics include local and global issues discussed from a variety of perspectives including ecological, economical, political, and ethical. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher
This is the associated laboratory course for Plants and Civilization lecture (BIO325) and can only be taken by students enrolled in Plants and Civilization lecture. These courses together are an introduction to the origin, history, biology, and utilization of plants important in human societies. Worldwide use of plants for food, medicine, spices and other purposes will be explored.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207, 277, 208, and 278, all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 325
This course applies and expands upon the foundational knowledge built in BIO207. Students develop skills necessary to delve deeply into areas of current research in molecular and cell biology by synthesizing concepts, formulating and communicating models and hypotheses, and evaluating data. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, all with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
This course explores how organisms and ecosystems respond to the changing environment. Includes discussion of different lines of evidence for understanding biological responses to global change, including observations, paleoecology, experiments, and modeling. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 278 or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Field and laboratory investigation of how organisms and ecosystems respond to the changing environment. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 278 or
BIO 208 and
ENV 200
Corequisites
BIO 355
Field and laboratory investigation of mammalian identification, behavior, and ecology. To be taken concurrently with BIO 318. One three-hour lab per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, both with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 318
Structure, physiology, and genetics of cellular microorganisms and viruses, discussed in relation to the pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases including study of the immune system. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207 and
BIO 277, all with a C or higher
Corequisites
BIO 379 may be taken concurrently.
How do gills differ from lungs? Why do cows have four stomachs? Do fish have a femur? This lab class will compare body structures across vertebrates while focusing on how form relates to function. Lab activities will involve dissection.
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Prerequisites
Bio 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278
Corequisites
BIO 310 must be taken concurrently
Overview of microbiology laboratory methodology and its application in authentic research projects. Three hours of laboratory per week, and follow-up at times other than the scheduled lab period. Fee: $130
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, all with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and 278
Corequisites
BIO 301
Identification, taxonomy, and natural history of birds, emphasizing Pacific Northwest species. Field and lab work with two required weekend camping field trips, usually the two weekends after Memorial Day weekend: Fri-Sun to Malheur NWR and Fri-Sat to the Oregon Coast. Fee: $70.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 302
The physical, chemical, and biological components of freshwater ecosystems. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 373
Anatomy and Physiology 1 lab is the first of a two-course lab sequence. The course focuses on the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207 and
BIO 277; all with a grade of C or higher
Anatomy and Physiology 2 lab is the second of a two-course sequence. The course focuses on the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 305 and
BIO 365, all with a grade of C or higher
Laboratory and field experience in the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of Northwest marine fauna. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 338
A field and laboratory-based exploration of the vegetative and reproductive structures of plants, with an emphasis on the identification and ecology of plants native to the Pacific Northwest. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 341
Students perform cell and molecular biology experiments utilizing techniques such as PCR, in vitro transcription, recombinant protein purification, CRISPR gene editing, and fluorescence microscopy, and gain authentic research experiences by guiding their own research progress and synthesizing their data with published data in the field. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, both with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
Corequisites
BIO 354
Field and laboratory investigation of freshwater ecosystems. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 363
Field and laboratory investigation of wetland ecosystems. Students will explore problems facing wetlands, methods for assessing wetland health, and how to apply ecological principles to solve wetland related issues. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 304
Field and laboratory experience in the natural history and taxonomy of vertebrate organisms. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 345
Experimental and microscopic examination of major developmental model systems including chick. May include fruit fly, zebrafish and/or amphibians, and invertebrates including sea urchins, flatworms and/or hydra. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Corequisites
BIO 336
Laboratory investigation of microorganisms that affect human health, with an emphasis on proper handling of specimens, selective and differential cultivation, laboratory diagnosis, and evaluation of antimicrobial agents. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $130
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207 and 277, each with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites
BIO 359
This course investigates environmental applications of multispectral remote sensing and geographic information systems. RS topics include sensor systems, digital image processing, and automated information extraction. GIS topics include spatial database management systems, data analysis, and environmental modeling. Emphasis is placed on biological applications including vegetation mapping, habitat identification, and field data mapping.
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Cross Listed Courses
ENV 384,
CE 458
Faculty-directed student teaching or outreach. Requires permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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Credit arranged.
Variable
Credit arranged.
Variable
Field experience in academia, selected industries, or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required. Students may receive a grade of IP (In-Progress) until the completion of their internship. Course is graded P/NP.
Variable
Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher, or permission of instructor
This course examines the principles of innate and adaptive immunity including conserved pathogen recognition systems, generation of antigen receptors through somatic recombination, clonal selection of T and B lymphocytes, and immunological disorders such as immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy, and transplant rejection. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278, all with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and
CHM 278
East Africa is one of the planet's richest sites of human and nonhuman ecological histories and provides the ideal space to study diversity and difference. Topics will include evolution and ecology, marine ecology, land use conflict, and sustainability. Fulfills requirements for upper-division BIO field lab or capstone. Counts towards 3 credits in CAS core science; 3 credits in upper-division elective in Environmental Studies; or 3 credits in upper-division Biology elective. Fee: $7,233
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Corequisites
CST 405
This course provides an introduction to endocrinology, covering the physiologic effects of hormones in health and disease. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe: (1) the structure and function of hormones; (2) the signaling pathways of hormones; (3) the regulatory mechanisms of hormones; and (4) the consequences of disruption of normal levels of hormones. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 305
This course uses primary literature and project-based learning to investigate recent advances in biomedical science, focusing on genetic, molecular, and cellular advances in diagnostics, therapies, and research. Three hours of lecture per week. Counts for BIO Capstone.
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Prerequisites
BIO 207,
BIO 277,
BIO 208,
BIO 278, all with C- or higher
Topics in biology, including medicine, ecology, animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. One hour of discussion per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
This course examines the mechanisms that underlie physiological changes following acute and chronic exercise and other forms of stress. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and digestive systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Counts for BIO Capstone.
3
Prerequisites
BIO 306
Algorithmic and analysis techniques for biological data such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and gene expression. Topics include molecular biology, alignment and searching algorithms, sequence evolution algorithms, genetic trees, and analysis of microarray data. This course is interdisciplinary and assumes programming skills.
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Prerequisites
MTH 201,
CS 200 or
CS 203 with a grade of C- or higher, and one of the following:
BIO 205,
BIO 207, or
CS 305 with a grade of C- or higher
Cross Listed Courses
CS 423
Course will examine anatomy and physiology of the nervous system with a particular focus on neurons as well as the electrical and chemical signaling used in neural communication. Three hours of lecture per week.
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Prerequisites
BIO 205 or
BIO 207, and
BIO 305, all with a C- or higher
This course will use scientific investigation to explore current topics in ecology. Students will further their understanding of ecological issues through independent projects. Counts for BIO Capstone.
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Prerequisites
BIO 303,
BIO 304,
BIO 340,
BIO 345, or
BIO 363
Principles of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics, including the nature of the genetic material, gene expression and regulation, mutation and repair, and molecular genetics techniques. Three hours of lecture per week.
3
Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher, and
CHM 325
Corequisites
BIO 333 may be taken concurrently.
Exploration of the molecular, cellular, and genetic changes that are thought to cause tumors by disrupting normal cell division and function. Students will apply basic concepts they mastered in previous course work, such as principles of evolution, metabolism, and gene regulation, by critically evaluating a variety of primary literature articles in areas of current research in cancer biology.
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher, and Bio 330 or 354.
Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution. Course covers mutation, selection, phylogenetic trees, population and quantitative genetics, and evo-devo. Counts for BIO Capstone.
3
Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
This course uses current techniques in immunology including cell culture, microscopy, ELISA, and flow cytometry to explore the structure, function, and interactions of cells of the innate and adaptive immune system. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $130
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Prerequisites
BIO 208 and 278, both with a C- or higher; and
CHM 208 and 278
Corequisites
BIO 400
Completion of BIO 365 and BIO 366 and permission of the instructor required. Students engage in independent dissection of human cadavers to gain a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the human body. Fee: $70
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Prerequisites
BIO 365 and
BIO 366
Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $70
Variable
Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Intensive field experience in academia, selected industries or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required. Students may receive an IP (In-Progress) grade until completion of their internship.
Variable
Prerequisites
BIO 208 and
BIO 278; all with a C- or higher
Preparation of a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results from research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate. With preapproval may count for BIO Capstone.
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Prerequisites
Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area or good standing in the honors program.