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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.

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.

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.

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.

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, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours of lecture per week.

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, urinary and reproductive systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

In entomology lab students will learn how to sample, collect, prepare, and identify insects. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

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.

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: $70

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. 

Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of the Northwest marine fauna. Three hours of lecture per week.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: $70

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.

The physical, chemical, and biological components of freshwater ecosystems. Three hours of lecture per week.

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, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

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 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

Laboratory and field experience in the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of Northwest marine fauna. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

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

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

Field and laboratory investigation of freshwater ecosystems. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

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

Field and laboratory experience in the natural history and taxonomy of vertebrate organisms. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

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

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: $70

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.

Faculty-directed student teaching or outreach. Requires permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

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 graded P/NP.