BIO - Biology

BIO 005 BIO 205 Workshop

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

BIO 104 Biology of Food

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.

3

BIO 106 Genetics and Society

Survey of the principles and methods of science as applied to the field of Genetics. Current topics pertaining to Biotechnology, the Human Genome Project, Gene Therapy and others will be discussed with an emphasis on their social, ethical, and legal implications. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

BIO 107 Plants as Food and Medicine

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.

3

BIO 203 Human Form and Function

An exploration of how the human body's systems work in coordination with each other and in response to changes in the environment.

3

BIO 205 Foundations of Biology

Introductory principles of biology, including the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and reproductive physiology. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit for BIO 205 will not be granted to students who have completed BIO 207.

3

BIO 206 Organismal and Population Biology

Introductory principles of biology including morphological and physiological analysis of plant and animal organisms, population biology, evolution, and ecology. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Corequisites

BIO 276 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 207 Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics

Introductory principles of biology, including the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry and metabolism, protein structure and function, cell structure and function, and genetics and evolutionary mechanisms. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit for BIO 207 will not be granted to students who have completed BIO 205.

3

Corequisites

BIO 277 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 276 Organismal and Population Biology Lab

Laboratory investigation into the structure and function of living organisms. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 206

BIO 277 Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Lab

Laboratory investigation into the biochemistry, cellular structure and function, and genetics of cells and living organisms. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 207

BIO 290 Directed Study

Independent study in a specialized field under the direction of a staff member. Maximum of eight credits under the number. Permission of the staff member is required.

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BIO 304 Wetlands Ecology

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.
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Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 276, BIO 207, BIO 277

Corequisites

BIO 374

BIO 307 Human Anatomy

Gross anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems will be covered. Emphasis is on associating function with structure, as well as integrating systems together and examining human anatomy in context. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 205 or BIO 207

Corequisites

BIO 377 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 308 Human Physiology

This course emphasizes understanding the function of the human body as an integrated set of systems using homeostatic control mechanisms. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 205 or BIO 207

Corequisites

BIO 378 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 330 Human Genetics

This course examines genetic information storage, transmission and utilization, and the human impact resulting from technological advances in the field. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207 and CHM 207, CHM 208 or equivalent.

Corequisites

BIO 333

BIO 333 Genetics Laboratory

Overview of laboratory methodology in genetics and its practical application in authentic research projects that are inquiry driven and problem based. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60

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Corequisites

BIO 330 or BIO 445

BIO 336 Developmental Biology

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.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, CHM 207.

Corequisites

BIO 376 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 338 Marine Biology of the Pacific Northwest

Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of Northwest marine fauna.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207

Corequisites

BIO 368

BIO 341 The Nature of Plants

An exploration of the major groups of land plants, their diversity, life cycles, morphology, and ecological interactions. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207.

Corequisites

BIO 371 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 342 Neurobiology

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.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 205 or BIO 207, BIO 308

BIO 345 Vertebrate Biology

Natural history of vertebrates including morphology, physiology, evolution, and taxonomy of the vertebrate classes. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206

Corequisites

BIO 375 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 347 Animal Behavior

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 phylogenic contexts. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207

BIO 354 Cell and Molecular Biology

The structure and function of cells and their components, including biochemistry and bioenergetics, cell communication, transport, motility, maintenance of the genetic material, and regulation of gene expression with a particular focus on animal cell biology.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, CHM 207, CHM 208 or equivalent.

Corequisites

BIO 372 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 359 Microbiology

Structure, physiology, and genetics of cellular microorganisms and viruses, discussed in relation to the pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 205 or BIO 207

Corequisites

BIO 379 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 363 Freshwater Ecology

The physical, chemical, and biological components of freshwater ecosystems.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206

Corequisites

BIO 373

BIO 368 Marine Biology Laboratory

Laboratory and field experience in the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of Northwest marine fauna. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

BIO 206

Corequisites

BIO 338

BIO 371 Field Botany

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 laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 341

BIO 372 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

An overview of current methodology in cell biology, including microscopy, cell culture, and macromolecular isolation/analysis techniques. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 354

BIO 373 Freshwater Ecology Laboratory

Field and laboratory investigation of freshwater ecosystems. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 363

BIO 374 Wetlands Ecology Laboratory

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.  Fee: $60.
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Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 276, BIO 207, BIO 277

Corequisites

BIO 304

BIO 375 Vertebrate Biology Laboratory

Field and laboratory experience in the natural history and taxonomy of vertebrate organisms. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 345

BIO 376 Developmental Biology Laboratory

Experimental and microscopic examination of major developmental model systems including chick and fruit fly. May include zebrafish and/or amphibians and invertebrates including sea urchins, flatworms and/or hydra. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 336

BIO 377 Anatomy Laboratory

Gross anatomy of the human body will be studied using human bones and cadavers. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 307

BIO 378 Physiology Laboratory

Homeostatic control of body systems will be explored using the students' bodies and computer-interfaced physiological recording equipment. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 308

BIO 379 Microbiology Laboratory

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 laboratory per week, and follow-up at times other than the scheduled lab period. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

BIO 359

BIO 384 Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems

This course investigates environmental applications of multispectral remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS). 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.

3

Cross Listed Courses

ENV 384, CE 458

BIO 385 Environmental Microbiology

Morphology, physiology, and ecology of microorganisms, emphasizing their role in environmental processes such as nutrient cycling, bioremediation, waste treatment, and food production. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 207, CHM 208

Cross Listed Courses

ENV 385

BIO 387 Service Learning in Biology

Faculty-directed student outreach experience in community educational institutions. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.

1

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207 or permission of instructor.

BIO 391 Seminar

Credit arranged.
Variable

BIO 392 Seminar

Credit arranged.
Variable

BIO 397 Internship

Field experience in selected industries or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required. P/NP.

Credit arranged.

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277

BIO 408 Endocrinology

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.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277, BIO 308

BIO 415 Readings in Biology

Seminar on topics in biology, including medicine, ecology, animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. One hour of discussion per week.

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Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277 and permission of instructor.

BIO 418 Biology of Exercise

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.

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277, BIO 308

BIO 423 Computational Biology

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. Course is taught in Fall of odd-numbered years.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 201, CS 203 with a grade of C- or better, and one of the following: BIO 205, BIO 207, CS 303, or CS 305.

Cross Listed Courses

CS 423

BIO 442 Ecology

Principles of ecology including structure and function of ecosystems, ecosystem development, behavioral ecology, and population biology. Three hours of lecture per week.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206

Corequisites

BIO 472 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 445 Molecular Genetics

Principles of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics, including the nature of the genetic material, gene expression and regulation, mutation and repair, and molecular genetics techniques.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277, CHM 325

Corequisites

BIO 333 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 447 Cancer Biology

Exploration of the molecular and genetic changes that endow cancer cells with an enhanced ability to proliferate and migrate yields a deeper understanding of the biology of healthy cells and provides a basis for understanding rational approaches to cancer therapy.

3

Prerequisites

May include any of the following courses: BIO 330, BIO 336, BIO 354 (preferred), BIO 445, or permission of instructor.

BIO 453 Evolution

Required capstone course for Biology majors.  Includes coverage of sources of genetic variation, speciation, phylogenetic analyses, and extinction.  Three hour of lecture per week.  Students are strongly encouraged to take their cell-mo/genetics lab requirement before they take this course.  Students are required to take the course during the Senior year.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277

BIO 460 Immunology

Principles of immunology including structure and function of antibody molecules; the nature of antigens; development and function of B and T lymphocytes; humoral and cell mediated reactions with antigen in vivo and in vitro and immunological disorders.

3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277, and BIO 359.

Corequisites

BIO 470 may be taken concurrently.

BIO 470 Immunology Laboratory

Laboratory exercises on immunological techniques including cell tissue culture, ELISA immunoassay, agglutination, immunization, and antibody measurement. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

1

Corequisites

BIO 460

BIO 472 Ecology Laboratory

Laboratory and field investigation of community structure, productivity, and population dynamics. Three hours of laboratory per week. Fee: $60.

1

Corequisites

BIO 442

BIO 477 Human Anatomy Dissection

Completion of BIO 377 (Human Anatomy Lab) and permission of instructor required. Students engage in independent dissection of human cadavers to gain a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the human body. Appropriate techniques are taught to dissect and prepare cadavers as prosections for use in BIO 377. A minimum of 3 hours/week is required. Fee: $60.

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Prerequisites

BIO 377 and permission of instructor.

BIO 493 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $60.

1-3

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277

BIO 497 Internship

Intensive field experience in selected industries or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required.

Credit arranged.

Prerequisites

BIO 206, BIO 207, BIO 276, BIO 277

BIO 499 Senior Thesis

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate.

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Prerequisites

Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area or good standing in the honors program.