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| BIOL 100 Biological Concepts: |
3.00 credits |
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A one-semester course designed to investigate the process of science by focusing on current biological issues. Different subfields of biology will be explored depending on the instructor. This biology course does not have a lab. Designed for non-science majors. Fall or Spring. |
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| BIOL 102 Introduction to Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environments. Topics include responses of organisms to each other and their environments, the physiological ecology of individuals, population dynamics, community structures, and the movement of matter and energy through ecosystems. The impacts of human activities on these interactions will be considered throughout the course. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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BIOL 102L |
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| BIOL 102L Introduction to Ecology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Field and laboratory experiments and computer simulations are used to investigate ecological interactions in populations and communities. The communication of scientific results is also emphasized, including basic statistics, graphical presentation of data, and the preparation of a scientific paper. Taken concurrently with BIOL 102. |
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| BIOL 105 Info Flow in Biol Systems |
3.00 credits |
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This course provides a foundation in the principles of biology by examining the fundamental role of information in generating the properties of life. The course explores the molecular basis of biological information (codes, signals, structures) and its role in growth, development, communication, regulation, reproduction and evolution of living things. Fall and Spring. |
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| BIOL 105L Info Flow in Biol Systems Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Designed to provide students with an authentic scientific discovery experience, this lab involves the isolation, identification, and characterization of novel bacteriophages from local soil samples. Students learn how to approach scientific questions, make observations, record, analyze and report data. Taken concurrently with BIOL 105. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 105 Minimum Grade: C |
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| BIOL 106 Energy Flow in Biol Systems |
3.00 credits |
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This course focuses on the biological processes of energy acquisition, how energy is used in biological systems, and how energy is transferred between organisms and through ecosystems. Human impacts to energy transfer will be covered and topics will integrate energy concepts from cells to organisms to ecosystems. There is no lab associated with this course. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 105 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 105L Minimum Grade: C-
and CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 123 Human Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the principles of ecology (including population dynamics, diversity, and energy flow) and the impact humans have on the environment. Lab is required. Designed for non-science majors. Fall and Spring. |
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| BIOL 123L Human Ecology Laboratory |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 123. |
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| BIOL 140 Field Botany |
3.00 credits |
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Course includes systematics of flowering plants, plant communities of the Inland Northwest, sight identification of major plant families and selected topics in plant ecology. A plant collection is required. Two four-hour lectures/lab meetings per week and three, ten-hour field trips on Saturdays. Designed for non-science majors. Summer. |
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| BIOL 140L Field Botany Lab |
1.00 credit |
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See course description for BIOL 140. Taken concurrently with BIOL 140. |
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| BIOL 159 Field Studies in Biodiversity |
4.00 credits |
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This course uses a field experience as a backdrop to learn about evolutionary, ecological and biogeographical processes that determine the ranges and biodiversity of organisms. The course begins with class work on the Gonzaga campus and is followed by 2-3 weeks in the field, where two faculty members and local experts will mentor students. Field locations vary by semester and may include the Galapagos Islands, Belize, Africa, Costa Rica, or domestic locations. This course is designed for non-science majors, but the class meets together with the students enrolled in BIOL 359 for biology majors. Summer. |
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| BIOL 170 Introduction to Microbiology |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to microbiology for students in the nursing program or other allied health professions who will not be majoring in Biology. The course includes basic cellular chemistry and genetics, as well as a survey of topics of clinical importance. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 105 Minimum Grade: C-
or TRAN GBIO Minimum Grade: T)
and (CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D
or TRAN GCHM Minimum Grade: T) |
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BIOL 170L |
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| BIOL 170L Intro to Microbiology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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An introduction to methods of microbial analysis including the culture, safe handling, and genetic analysis of microbes. Taken concurrently with BIOL 170. |
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| BIOL 199 Core Topics: |
3.00 credits |
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Designed for non-science majors; this course fulfills the core laboratory science requirement. Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasize science as an inquiry based process. Selected topics will be offered each semester. Lab is required when offered. Fall and/or Spring. |
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| BIOL 199L Core Topics Lab: |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 199. |
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| BIOL 205 Physiology & Biodiversity |
3.00 credits |
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This course focuses on understanding the diversity of life on earth and the physiological mechanisms that allow organisms to live in a wide array of environments. We will use a framework of physiology to compare and contrast different clades of organisms, with a focus on eukaryotes. Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 106 Minimum Grade: C-
and CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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BIOL 205L |
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| BIOL 205L Physiology & Biodiversity Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Students are introduced to the diversity of organisms and physiological processes that allow organisms to live in a wide array of environments. Taken concurrently with BIOL 205. |
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| BIOL 206 Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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This course examines the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms that determine the distribution and abundance of species. We will explore biogeography, the principle of allocation, species interactions, feedbacks between diversity and community and ecosystem structure, and human effects on other species. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 106 Minimum Grade: C-
and CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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BIOL 206L |
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| BIOL 206L Ecology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Field and laboratory experiments and computer simulations are used to investigate ecological mechanisms that determine the distribution and abundance of species. Taken concurrently with BIOL 206. |
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| BIOL 207 Genetics |
3.00 credits |
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This course promotes an understanding of the molecular mechanisms that shape the flow of biological information at three different levels: within individuals, in the expression of genotypic information as a physical phenotype; across generations, in the transmission of traits and other information during reproduction; and among populations over longer time frames, as a result of evolutionary forces. The course will use case studies of specific biological phenomena as contexts for exploring the topics. Fall and Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 106 Minimum Grade: C-
and CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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BIOL 207L |
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| BIOL 207L Genetics Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This course provides students with hands-on experimental investigations of molecular mechanisms in genetics. Taken concurrently with BIOl 207. |
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| BIOL 295 Science Outreach |
.00 credits |
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The Biology and Chemistry departments run a variety of outreach programs that include class visits, field trip tours, special summer programs and more. All of our programs strive to engage participants with opportunities for hands-on scientific discovery and inspiration. |
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| BIOL 303 Population Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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An in-depth look at the interactions that control the distribution and abundance of organisms at the population level. Topics such as life-history strategies, population dynamics, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism will be explored through the research literature, field observations, and computer simulations. Fall alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D)
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 303L Population Ecology Laboratory |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 303. |
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| BIOL 304 Practice in Laboratory Teachng |
1.00 credit |
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Students gain teaching experience by assisting laboratory instructors as a teaching assistant (TA) in a laboratory course. Duties may include lab set-up, in-class mentoring, grading, and quiz preparation. May be repeated. A maximum of two credits may be applied to Biology electives. Usually limited to students who have earned an A or B in the lecture portion of the course for which the student is a candidate to TA the lab. By permission. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 106 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 305 Biological Data Analysis |
4.00 credits |
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An applied study of statistical methods used to investigate biological questions. Emphasis will be on applications using software to investigate biological data sets generated by student and instructor research. The course will survey descriptive statistics, sampling, experimental design, estimation, hypothesis testing, and model building (e.g. analysis of variance, regression, multivariate). This course does not fulfill the University Core Math requirement. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
or BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 313 Animal Behavior |
3.00 credits |
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This course explores how behavioral processes affect ecological patterns. The behavioral adaptations of animals to their environment including the evolution of behavior, foraging, competition for resources, reproductive ecology, mating systems, parental care, and cooperative behavior. Fall or Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
and BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D)
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 313L |
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| BIOL 313L Animal Behavior Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 313. |
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| BIOL 323 Conservation Biology |
3.00 credits |
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This course covers the biological concepts important for the conservation of natural populations, communities, and ecosystems. Both theoretical and empirical studies will be applied to such topics as: the genetics and ecology of small populations, consequences of habitat fragmentation, the impact of introduced species, and the ecological value of biological diversity. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: C-
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 323L |
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| BIOL 323L Conservation Biology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This lab includes field trips. Taken concurrently with BIOL 323. |
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| BIOL 330 Invertebrate Biology |
4.00 credits |
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An examination of the major invertebrate phyla, including an overview of the structural and functional characteristics of each group. The evolutionary relationships between various invertebrate groups will also be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of marine species with their environment. Taught in a combined lecture/lab format. Offered on sufficient demand. |
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| BIOL 331 Parasitology |
3.00 credits |
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Explores the medical, physiological, ecological, and historical effect of parasites. The course concentrates on human parasites and ranges from viruses and bacteria through helminthes and arthropods. Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 331L Parasitology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 331 |
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| BIOL 333 Community Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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This course provides an introduction to the science of community ecology. The major processes that have created and are operating within communities will be explored, including species diversity, competition, predation, herbivory, island biogeography, and succession. Students will explore the theories and experimental evidence of these processes and conduct ecology projects. Fall alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D)
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 334 Advanced Evolutionary Biology |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the mechanisms responsible for the diversity of life on earth. Topics covered include speciation, adaptation, systematics, extinction, natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow. Examples are chosen from all types of organisms. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D)
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 335 Advanced Genetics: |
3.00 credits |
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An advanced study of genetics within the context of a selected topic in biology. Past topics have included an examination of human race and racism and the study of genomes. Spring. Alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 337 Developmental Biology |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the principles and mechanisms that underlie the development of plants and animals, using approaches that integrate cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, and evolution. Spring alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C- |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 337L |
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| BIOL 337L Developmental Biology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 337. |
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| BIOL 338 Histology |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the microscopic structure of animal (mostly mammalian) tissues and organs. Topics include: histology, cytology, and microscopic anatomy as exemplified in animal tissue. Material will emphasize the relationship between structure and function in tissues and organs. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 338L |
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| BIOL 338L Histology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Labs will combine the study of tissue structure using a collection of prepared slides, and the processing and sectioning of tissue samples. Lab assignments will include the production of personal digital atlases.
Taken concurrently with BIOL 338. |
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| BIOL 340 Field Botany |
3.00 credits |
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This class meets with and covers the same topics as BIOL 140 but is designed for biology majors. In addition to the topics and requirements listed for BIOL 140, biology majors are required to complete a field project in the area of plant systematics or plant ecology. Summer. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D)
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 340L |
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| BIOL 340L Field Botany Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 340. |
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| BIOL 343 Plant Community Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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This class meets with and covers the same topics as BIOL 333 (Community Ecology), but is designed for biology majors who need a plant ecology-focused course. Students will explore the theories and experimental evidence of community ecology and conduct ecology projects with a specific focus on plant processes. Fall alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and (BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 344 GIS & Ecological Techniques |
3.00 credits |
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This course will introduce students to geographic information systems (GIS) and focus on how GIS can be used to address research and management questions in ecology. Student will use existing GIS databases from area resource agencies and learn how to create new GIS databases from field exercises. Field techniques will include vegetation sampling, small mammal trapping, amphibian/reptile monitoring, distance sampling, wildlife habitat assessment, and mapping exercises using compass and global position systems (GPS). |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C- |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 344L |
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| BIOL 344L GIS & Ecological TechniquesLab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 344. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: C-
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: C-)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: C-
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C- |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 344 |
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| BIOL 351 Advanced Cell Biology |
3.00 credits |
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An advanced study of cell structure and function with an emphasis on selected topics in cell biology. Topics vary with instructor, but may include cell signaling, cell cycle, plant cells, and the cell biology of cancer. Spring. |
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| BIOL 351L Advanced Cell Biology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 351. |
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| BIOL 357 Princ of Wildlife Management |
3.00 credits |
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The ecology, theory, methods, and philosophy of wildlife management emphasizing game, nongame, and endangered species. Students gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Alternating Fall years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 357L |
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| BIOL 357L Wildlife Management Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This lab includes field trips. Taken concurrently with BIOL 357. |
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| BIOL 359 Field Studies in Biodiversity |
4.00 credits |
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This course uses a field experience as a backdrop to learn about evolutionary, ecological and biogeographical processes that determine the ranges and biodiversity of organisms. The course begins with class work on the Gonzaga campus and is followed by 2-3 weeks in the field, where two faculty members and local experts will mentor students. Field locations vary by semester and may include the Galapagos Islands, Belize, Africa, Costa Rica, or domestic locations. This course is designed for students majoring or minoring in biology, but the class meets together with students enrolled in BIOL 159 for non-science majors. Summer. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and (BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 360 Plant Biology |
3.00 credits |
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This course acquaints students with the evolution, structure, development and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs. Fall alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and (BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 360L |
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| BIOL 360L Plant Biology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This lab includes field trips. Taken concurrently with BIOL 360. |
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| BIOL 367 Entomology |
3.00 credits |
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This course introduces students to the scientific study of insects. Topics will include insect identification, diversity, behavior, anatomy, ecology, and applied entomology. Fall alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 367L Entomology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This lab includes field trips. Taken concurrently with BIOL 367. |
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| BIOL 370 Microbiology |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the fundamental factors involved in microbiology including basic microbial morphology, taxonomy, biochemistry, genetics, and culture techniques. Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-)
and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: C- |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 370L |
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| BIOL 370L Microbiology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 370. |
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| BIOL 371 Vertebrate Biology & Anatomy |
3.00 credits |
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Vertebrate diversity, structure and function from an evolutionary perspective. Topics covered will include development, physiology, ecology, behavior and conservation. Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: C-
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 371L |
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| BIOL 371L Vertebrate Biol & Anatomy Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 371. |
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| BIOL 374 Immunology |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response. Topics will include structures and interactions of effect on molecules in the immune system, generation of diversity in immune specificity, cellular immunology, and the basis of immunity and autoimmune diseases. Fall. Lab required when offered. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-)
and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 374L Immunology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 374. |
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| BIOL 375 Virology |
3.00 credits |
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Viral evolution, replication, virus-host interactions, epidemiology, and lateral gene transfer are covered. Spring alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-)
and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 390 Directed Reading |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Topic to be decided by faculty. |
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| BIOL 395 Research Assistantship |
.00 credits |
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Undergraduate research assistantships are opportunities for student to earn a stipend while performing independent research in the laboratory of a Biology or Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty member. By permission only. |
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| BIOL 399 Advanced Topic: |
2.00 credits |
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An introduction to primary research literature on specific biological topics. Students will write a paper that has as its foundation primary literature. Students will utilize their oral communication skills to explain the background of a given biology topic and lead discussions of the primary literature. Topics will vary. Course should be taken Junior year. Fall and Spring. Pre-requisites vary depending on topic. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C- |
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| BIOL 420 Physiological Ecology |
3.00 credits |
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Physiology largely determines the abundance and distribution of organisms in the environment. This course will examine the interactions between organismal function and the physical environment. Topics include: physiological and evolutionary adaptations to extreme environments (high altitudes, deep oceans, and deserts), physiological determinants of patterns of diversity, limits to performance and environmental tolerance, and physiological responses to climate change. Spring alternate years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: C-
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 440 Biochemistry I |
3.00 credits |
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Lectures on the structure and function of the major classes of biomolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids) with an emphasis on proteins and enzymology. The central metabolic pathways of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the citric acid cycle are discussed from a mechanistic, energetic, and regulatory viewpoint Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D
and (CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: D
or CHEM 240 Minimum Grade: D)
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 441 Advanced Physiology |
3.00 credits |
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Physiological mechanisms, processes and responses of animals. Physical, chemical and biochemical principles common to physiological systems, such as respiration, excretion, and metabolism, will be covered. Goals of the course are to reveal the mechanisms, adaptive significance, and evolution of physiological systems using a comparative approach. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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(BIOL 102 Minimum Grade: D
or ENVS 102 Minimum Grade: D)
and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 441L |
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| BIOL 441L Advanced Physiology Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with BIOL 441. |
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| BIOL 443L Biochemistry Laboratory I |
2.00 credits |
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An investigation of the techniques used to examine biomolecules and biochemical systems. Students perform integrated laboratory experiments in biochemistry. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 440 Minimum Grade: D
or CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D
or CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 445 Biochemistry II |
3.00 credits |
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Continuation of BIOL 440 (CHEM 440), including an examination of the primary processes of cellular energy production, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis. The major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides are covered. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 440 Minimum Grade: D
or CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 450 Biophysical Chemistry |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetics and physical methods as they relate to the study of biological macromolecules. Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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MATH 157 Minimum Grade: D
and (CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D
or BIOL 440 Minimum Grade: D) |
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| BIOL 451 Comparative Endocrinology |
3.00 credits |
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A comparative study of the structure and function of hormones across a wide variety of taxa (emphasizing vertebrates), including secretion and regulation of hormones, mechanisms of action, and integration of hormones into biological processes. Offered on sufficient demand. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D |
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| BIOL 456 Molecular Biology |
3.00 credits |
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This course explores experimental strategies and techniques for discovering how genes function at the molecular level. The course integrates genetics and biochemistry focusing especially on the relationship between DNA, RNA and protein. Fall. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-
and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: C-) |
| Concurrent:
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BIOL 456L |
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| BIOL 456L Molecular Biology Lab |
2.00 credits |
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Labs focus on the construction, manipulation, and analysis of recombinant DNA molecules. Taken concurrently with BIOL 456. |
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| BIOL 471 Wildlife Management |
4.00 credits |
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Introduces students to the questions, principles and tools used by resource managers in the Kenyan Savanna ecosystem. Students will study habitat assessment, plant and animal identification, plant and animal associations and distributions, and other approaches to evaluating savanna ecosystems. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 472 Wildlife Ecology |
4.00 credits |
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Presents students with the information and conceptual background necessary to understand the underlying ecological principles of the East African Savanna ecosystem. Focus on the fundamental processes and relationships between the biotic and abiotic environment. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 473 Tropical Marine Ecology |
4.00 credits |
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Discusses the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance patterns of tropical marine organisms, with emphasis on the ecology of near-shore areas. Basic principles of ecology are integrated with physical, chemical and geological oceanography. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 474 Rainforest Ecology |
4.00 credits |
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Introduces the structure and function of tropical rainforests including the floral and faunal components. Ecological processes that maintain biodiversity and the evolutionary processes that generate it will be presented. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 475 Principles of Forest Mgmt |
4.00 credits |
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Presents the ecological and analytical tools used in the management of terrestrial, living resources. Uses examples from the tropics to stress the theories and skills that provide the foundation for land management worldwide. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 476 Princ of Resource Management |
4.00 credits |
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Introduces practical tools used in addressing complex environmental problems including coastal zone planning, guidelines for ecologically sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, fisheries management techniques, and protected-area planning and management. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 477 Coastal Ecology |
4.00 credits |
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Examines the ecological processes at the interface between land and sea in order to provide an understanding of how human perturbations can impact both marine and terrestrial systems. The watershed concept will be used to explore nutrient flow, energy cycling, erosion, coastal circulation productivity, and biotic interactions. School for Field Studies Program only. See http://www.fieldstudies.org/ for current schedule. |
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| BIOL 484 Research Seminar |
1.00 credit |
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This class is designed to expose students to various areas of biology research and to the different communication forms of that research. Graduate school is a fundamental part of the biology research pathway and therefore this course will help students to become familiar with the graduate school process. The format of the class will include seminars and class meetings. Fall and Spring. |
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| BIOL 490 Directed Reading |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Reading material will be selected by the student after consultation with a faculty member in the department. Course may be repeated to total not more than six credits. A maximum of six credits of any combination of BIOL 490, BIOL 496, and BIOL 498 can be applied to Biology electives. Fall and Spring. |
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 496 Biological Resch Techniques |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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An introduction to some of the experimental techniques used in biological research. Course content will vary by instructor. A maximum of six credits of any combination of BIOL 490, BIOL 496, and BIOL 498 can be applied to Biology electives. On sufficient demand. |
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research |
.00 - 6.00 credits |
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This course provides the motivated student with the opportunity to conduct an independent research project under the direction of a Biology Department faculty member. A maximum of six credits of any combination of BIOL 490, BIOL 496, and BIOL 498 can be applied to Biology electives. Fall and Spring. |
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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| BIOL 499 Senior Colloquium |
1.00 credit |
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Required of all majors. This course meets once per week to review students framework of biological knowledge, discuss biological principles, and develop biological writing skills. Recent primary literature articles on current topics in biology may be examined as a means of review. At the end of the semester, students are required to take the Major Field Test in Biology. Fall and Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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BIOL 202 Minimum Grade: D
or (BIOL 205 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 206 Minimum Grade: C-
and BIOL 207 Minimum Grade: C-) |
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