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Biology Courses

Biol 101 Perspectives in Biology (1 cr)

Biol 102 Biology and Society (3 cr)

Biol 102L Biology and Society Lab (1 cr)

Biol 115 Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr)

Biol 116 Organisms and Environments (4 cr)

Biol 120 Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Biol 121 Human Physiology (4 cr)

Biol 155 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr)

Biol 213 Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr)

Biol 255 General Microbiology Lab (2 cr)

Biol 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 300 Survey of Biochemistry (3 cr)

Biol 310 Genetics (4 cr)

Biol 312 Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 cr)

Biol 313 Molecular and Cellular Laboratory (1 cr)

Biol 314 Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr)

Biol 380 Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr)

Biol 382 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr)

Biol 398 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

Biol 400 (s) Seminar (1 cr, max arr)

Biol 401 Undergraduate Research (1-4 cr, max 8)

Biol 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Biol 405 Practicum in Anatomy Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr. Max 8)

Biol 407 Practicum in Biology Laboratory Teaching (2-6 cr, max 12)

Biol 408 Practicum in Human Physiology Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr, max 8)

Biol 411 Senior Capstone (2 cr)

Biol 417 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr)

Biol 421 Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr)

Biol 423 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology (3 cr)

Biol 425 Special Topics: Experimental Field Ecology (3 cr)

Biol 428 Microscopic Anatomy (4 cr)

Biol J432/J532 Immunology (3 cr)

Biol J433/J533 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

Biol J441/J541 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

Biol 444 Genomics (3 cr)

Biol J447/J547 Virology (3 cr)

Biol 448 Plant-Animal Interactions (3 cr)

Biol 450 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction (3 cr)

Biol 456 Computer Skills for Biologists (3 cr)

Biol 461 Neurobiology (3 cr)

Biol J462/J562 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

Biol 474 Principles of Developmental Biology (3 cr)

Biol 478 Animal Behavior (3 cr)

Biol 481 Ichthyology (4 cr)

Biol J482/J582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

Biol 483 Mammalogy (3 cr)

Biol J485/J585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

Biol J487/J587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

Biol 489 Herpetology (4 cr)

Biol 491 Practicum in Teaching (2 cr)

Biol 493 Practicum in Physical Therapy (1 cr, max 4)

Biol 495 Research in Molec/Cell/Dev Biology (cr arr)

Biol 496 Research in Ecology and Evolution (cr arr)

Biol 497 Research in Anatomy and Physiology (cr arr)

Biol 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

Biol 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Biol 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

Biol 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Biol 505 Colloquium (1 cr)

Biol 508 Topics in Neuroscience (1 cr, max arr)

Biol 521 Graduate Teaching Practicum (3 cr)

Biol 522 Molecular Evolution (3 cr)

Biol 524 Research and Curriculum Progress (1 cr, max arr)

Biol J432/J532 Immunology (3 cr)

Biol 533 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

Biol 541 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

Biol 545 Principles of Systematic Biology (3 cr)

Biol 547 Virology (3 cr)

Biol 548 Evolutionary Ecology (3 cr)

Biol 551 Seminar on Reproductive Biology (1 cr, max 5)

Biol 552 Professional Development for Biologists (3 cr)

Biol 553 Ethical Issues in Biological Research (1 cr)

Biol 558 Reproductive Biology of Fishes (2 cr)

Biol 562 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

Biol 563 Mathematical Genetics (3 cr)

Biol 582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

Biol 585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

Biol 587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

Biol 590 Teaching Practicum (2 cr)

Biol 591 Teaching Practicum (2 cr, max 4)

Biol 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

James J. Nagler, Interim Dept. Chair, Dept. of Biological Sciences (252 Life Sc. Bldg. 83844-3051; phone 208/885-6280).

Exception to regulation D-4: Students who transfer in a course for which the UI requires Biol 115 or 116 as a prerequisite (but who have not yet taken Biol 115 or 116), may take Biol 115 and 116 for credit.

Note: Enrollment in lab sections of departmental courses will be limited to the number of stations available in that section.

Biol 101 Perspectives in Biology (1 cr)

Open only to majors. Intro to the disciplines in the fields of biology; current research topics. Graded P/F. (Fall only)

Biol 102 Biology and Society (3 cr)

May be used as general education credit in J-3-b. Not open to Biology majors or for minor cr. Principles of biology and their relationship to social issues. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.

Biol 102L Biology and Society Lab (1 cr)

May be used as general education credit in J-3-b. Not open to Biology majors or for minor cr. Principles of biology and their relationship to social issues. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.

Biol 115 Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr)

May be used as general education credit in J-3-b. The cell, heredity and evolutionary processes. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.

Coreq: Chem 101 or 111

Biol 116 Organisms and Environments (4 cr)

May be used as general education credit in J-3-b . The evolution of diversity, the biology of plants and animals, and their environments. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.

Prereq: Biol 115 and Chem 101 or 111

Biol 120 Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Study of the anatomy of the major organ systems of the human body; lab consists of studying human gross anatomy models and prosected cadavers. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Fall only).

Biol 121 Human Physiology (4 cr)

Study of the physiology of the major organ systems of the human body. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 120

Biol 155 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr)

Same as MMBB 155. May be taken by microbiology majors but carries no credit after Biol 255. Introductory laboratory training in basic microbiology; includes sterile technique, bacterial enumeration methods, culturing techniques, yogurt preparation and analysis, recombinant DNA techniques. Three hrs lab a wk. (Spring only)

Coreq: MMBB 154

Biol 213 Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr)

Principles of physiology in plants and animals (homeostasis, hormonal and neural control systems, organismal physiology). Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 115

Biol 255 General Microbiology Lab (2 cr)

Same as FS 255 and MMBB 255. Training in the handling of microscopes, basic lab equipment, and manipulation of microbes. Two 2-hr labs per week.

Prereq or Coreq: MMBB 250

Biol 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 300 Survey of Biochemistry (3 cr)

Same as MMBB 300. Carries no credit after MMBB 380/Biol 380. Survey of structure, function, and metabolism of major constituents of living systems. (Fall and Summer only)

Prereq: Chem 101 or Chem 111

Coreq: Chem 275 or Chem 277

Biol 310 Genetics (4 cr)

Genetic mechanisms in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 115 or MMBB 250

Biol 312 Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 cr)

Current theory and experimental basis of the structure/function of eukaryotic cells. Topics include plasma membrane, organelles, cytoskeleton and cell mobility, the nature of genes, gene expression, DNA replication and cellular reproduction, and signal transduction. Three lec and one 1-hr recitation a wk. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 115

Biol 313 Molecular and Cellular Laboratory (1 cr)

Laboratory experiments and techniques related to molecular and cellular biology. One 3-hr lab per week.

Coreq: Biol 312

Biol 314 Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr)

Nutrient cycling and energy flow, populations, population genetics, use and construction of phylogenies, communities and biodiversity. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 115 and Biol 116; and Math 143, Math 160, or Math 170.

Biol 380 Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr)

Same as MMBB 380. Carries one credit after MMBB 300/Biol 300. Introduction to the structure, function, and metabolism of major constituents of living systems. Three hrs lec and one hr with interactive problem solving. Recommended preparation: Chem 253, Chem 254 and Chem 372. (Fall and Summer only)

Prereq: Chem 101 or Chem 111; and Chem 277

Biol 382 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr)

Same as MMBB 382. Lab training in modern methods. One 3-hr lab and one 1-hr recitation a wk. (Fall only)

Prereq: Chem 101 or Chem 111; and Chem 278

Coreq: Biol 380 or equivalent

Biol 398 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

Supervised internship in professional biological, non-university settings, integrating academic study with work experience; requires formal written plan of activities to be approved by academic advisor and department chair before engaging in the work; a final written report will be evaluated by on-campus faculty. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 400 (s) Seminar (1 cr, max arr)

Same as MMBB 400. May be used as a science elective after 1 required credit, up to a maximum of 4 credits. Graded P/F.

Biol 401 Undergraduate Research (1-4 cr, max 8)

Same as MMBB 401. Individual Study.

Prereq: Permission of Instructor

Biol 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Biol 405 Practicum in Anatomy Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr. Max 8)

Organization, preparation, and teaching of anatomy laboratory objectives under faculty supervision. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

Biol 407 Practicum in Biology Laboratory Teaching (2-6 cr, max 12)

Organization, preparation, and teaching of lab experiments or demonstrations under faculty supervision.

Prereq: Any four of the following courses: Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, 213, or 314; and Permission

Biol 408 Practicum in Human Physiology Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr, max 8)

Organization, preparation, and teaching of human physiology laboratory objectives under faculty supervision. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 121 and Permission

Biol 411 Senior Capstone (2 cr)

May be used as general education credit in J-3-d. Application of biological principles and information to the analysis of societal and philosophical issues.

Prereq: Biol 213, Biol 310, Biol 312, Biol 314, and Sr standing

Biol 417 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr)

See AVS J451/J551. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

Biol 421 Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr)

Macro and Micro evolutionary patterns and processes examined from molecular, ecological, and paleontological perspectives. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 314, For 221 or REM 221

Biol 423 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology (3 cr)

Comparative physiology of the major organ systems found in vertebrates. May involve some evening exams. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 213, and Chem 275 or 277

Biol 425 Special Topics: Experimental Field Ecology (3 cr)

Intensive course on diverse aspects of field ecology to be held off-campus. Various global locations (i.e. Costa Rica, Oregon coast, Hawaii) are possible. The course will be scheduled during an 8-10 day period preceding/following the Spring Term (i.e. January or May). Will involve travel and lodging costs at student expense.

Prereq: Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, 213, and 314

Biol 428 Microscopic Anatomy (4 cr)

Basic principles of histology and advanced microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs. (Fall, alt/even yrs)

Prereq: Biol 213 or Biol 312

Biol J432/J532 Immunology (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J409/J509. Theory and mechanisms of the cellular basis of immune response; antibody structure, function, and synthesis; cell-mediated immunity; complement; hypersensitivity; immunologic diseases; transplantation; tumor immunity. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 300 or Biol 380

Biol J433/J533 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J412/J513. Epidemiology, host-parasite relationships, pathology, host response; treatment, prevention, and control of pathogenic microorganisms. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall only)

Prereq: MMBB 250

Biol J441/J541 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J422/J522. Basic principles of cell biology explored in the context of human diseases. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms of cancer, Alzheimer 's disease and prion diseases. Extra oral assignment required for grad cr. Recommended Preparation for 422: MMBB 475. Recommended Preparation for 522: MMBB 575. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 310 or Gene 314; and MMBB 380

Biol 444 Genomics (3 cr)

Structural, functional, and comparative genomics of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. Case studies illustrating a genomic approach to questions of fundamental biological and societal relevance will be drawn from diverse fields such as human medicine, evolutionary biology, agriculture, and bioterrorism. (Fall, alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 116 and Biol 310; or MMBB 250

Biol J447/J547 Virology (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J432/J532. A survey of virology, with special emphasis on the molecular basis of replication, host-pathogen interactions and diseases associated with animal viruses. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for grad credit. Recommended preparation: MMBB 250. (Fall, alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 380; and Biol 310 or Gene 314; or Permission

Biol 448 Plant-Animal Interactions (3 cr)

Principles of interactions between plants and animals; interactions and diversification, coevolution; pollination, fruit and seed dispersal, herbivory, ant-plant and ant-plant-fungal interactions, importance of interactions in conservation biology. One field trip. Biol 314 recommended. (Fall, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 116

Biol 450 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction (3 cr)

Physiology of major events in reproductive cycles of vertebrates. (Spring, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 116 and 213

Biol 456 Computer Skills for Biologists (3 cr)

Management and analysis of complicated datasets such as those in molecular evolution, systematics, and genomics. Demonstrations, exercises, and student projects to teach advanced Unix skills, programming (e.g. Perl and R), and data management. (Fall, alt/even yrs)

Prereq: Biol 310 and Stat 251 or Stat 301; or Permission

Biol 461 Neurobiology (3 cr)

Study of the nervous system, with an emphasis on mechanisms of neuronal signaling, the function of sensory and motorsystems, and neural development. Recommended: Phys 111, Phys 112, and Chem 275 or Chem 277. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 213, Biol 312, Biol 310, Gene 314, MMBB 300, or MMBB 380

Biol J462/J562 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J463/J563. Survey course exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms utilized by human and animal parasites to develop, interact with their hosts and cause disease. Graduate students will have to produce a final written report or presentation on a research article. Recommended preparation: Biol 310 or Gene 314, and MMBB J475/J575 or Biol J432/J532. (Spring only)

Prereq: MMBB 154 or MMBB 250; and Biol 300 or Biol 380; or Permission

Biol 474 Principles of Developmental Biology (3 cr)

Analysis of mechanisms at cellular and molecular level during metazoan development. (Spring, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 115 and Biol 116 or Biol 312

Biol 478 Animal Behavior (3 cr)

Evolution, causation, development, and function of behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 115 and 116

Biol 481 Ichthyology (4 cr)

Anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and zoogeography of fishes. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 115 and 116

Biol J482/J582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J482/J582. Detailed analysis of protein structure and function including enzyme activity, binding, folding and stability, and techniques for structure determination. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, alt/yrs)

Prereq for 482: Biol 380

Prereq for 582: MMBB 541

Biol 483 Mammalogy (3 cr)

Evolution, systematics, distribution, and biology of mammals. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk; one field trip. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 115 and 116

Biol J485/J585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J485/J585. Current theory and experimental basis for prokaryotic DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, gene regulation and cell wall metabolism. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring only)

Prereq: MMBB 280 and Biol 380

Biol J487/J587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

Same as MMBB J487/J587. Molecular basis of genetics in eukaryotes. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. Recommended preparation: Biol J485/J585 and MMBB J488/J588.

Prereq: Biol 380; and Biol 310 or Gene 314

Biol 489 Herpetology (4 cr)

Evolution, systematics, physiology, and ecology of reptiles and amphibians. Three lectures and one 3-hr lab a wk; field trip. (Fall only)

Prereq: Biol 115 and 116

Biol 491 Practicum in Teaching (2 cr)

Same as MMBB 497. Teaching by advanced students under faculty supervision.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 493 Practicum in Physical Therapy (1 cr, max 4)

Minimum of two hrs a wk of practical experience in a PT clinic. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Biol 120, Biol 121, Jr standing, 3.0 GPA, and perm of UI allied health advisor.

Biol 495 Research in Molec/Cell/Dev Biology (cr arr)

Directed research in faculty laboratory.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 496 Research in Ecology and Evolution (cr arr)

Directed research in faculty laboratory.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 497 Research in Anatomy and Physiology (cr arr)

Directed research in faculty laboratory.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

Biol 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Biol 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Biol 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

Biol 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Biol 505 Colloquium (1 cr)

Oral presentation reqd for cr. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 508 Topics in Neuroscience (1 cr, max arr)

Same as Neur 508. Seminars and discussion of current topics in neuroscience.

Prereq: Graduate standing

Biol 521 Graduate Teaching Practicum (3 cr)

Organization, preparation, and teaching of lab experiments or demonstrations under faculty supervision. Graded pass/fail.

Prereq: Graduate standing and Permission

Biol 522 Molecular Evolution (3 cr)

Understanding evolutionary processes and patterns at the molecular level, techniques for using genetic and genomic data understand evolutionary history of organisms, 3 lectures per week.

Prereq: Undergraduates require permission of instructor

Biol 524 Research and Curriculum Progress (1 cr, max arr)

Same as MMBB 511. Required of all graduate students one semester per year. The grade is based on preparation of an oral and written presentation of research goals and coursework for the completion of the degree. A letter grade is assigned by committee members at the time of the student's graduate committee meeting. Recommended preparation: Undergraduate degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related topic.

Prereq: Permission

Biol J432/J532 Immunology (3 cr)

Same as Biol J432/J532.Biol J432/J532 Immunology (3 cr)

Biol 533 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

Same as Biol J433/J533.

Biol 541 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

Same as Biol J441/J541.

Biol 545 Principles of Systematic Biology (3 cr)

The inference of evolutionary trees (phylogeny) and the processes that generate biodiversity from analyses of morphological, molecular, and behavioral data; uses of phylogenies in testing evolutionary and other hypotheses at both inter and intraspecific levels. Two hrs of lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 205 or Biol 213 and Biol 310

Biol 547 Virology (3 cr)

Same as Biol J447/J547.

Biol 548 Evolutionary Ecology (3 cr)

This course develops the theoretical underpinnings for the field of evolutionary ecology and illustrates how this conceptual basis is used to address major questions of social and economic importance such as the spread of invasive species and the evolution of infectious disease. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

Biol 551 Seminar on Reproductive Biology (1 cr, max 5)

Current topics in reproductive biology. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

Prereq: Graduate standing

Biol 552 Professional Development for Biologists (3 cr)

Oral and written presentation skills for communicating scientific information, including grant writing and data presentation for manuscripts and seminars.

Prereq: Graduate standing

Biol 553 Ethical Issues in Biological Research (1 cr)

Practical ethical issues for biologists.

Prereq: Graduate standing

Biol 558 Reproductive Biology of Fishes (2 cr)

A graduate level course covering all aspects of the reproductive biology of fishes. The class will meet once per week for 2 hours; the first hour will be used for a formal lecture, the second hour will be used for informal student presentations/discussion of current literature topics or assigned readings in the field. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only, Alt/yrs)

Biol 562 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

Same as Biol J462/J562.

Biol 563 Mathematical Genetics (3 cr)

See Math 563.

Biol 582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

Same as Biol J482/J582.

Biol 585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

Same as Biol J485/J585.

Biol 587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

Same as Biol J487/J587.

Biol 590 Teaching Practicum (2 cr)

Same as MMBB 590. Teaching by master's students under faculty supervision.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 591 Teaching Practicum (2 cr, max 4)

Same as MMBB 591. Teaching by Ph.D. students under faculty supervision.

Prereq: Permission

Biol 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)