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Stewart W. Janes, Chair Biologists work on a broad spectrum of questions related to living organisms and life processes. They investigate the physical and chemical bases of life, the structure and function of organisms and their parts, the interaction between organisms and their environments, and the evolution of organisms. The biology major not only offers a thorough introduction to the principal areas of biology, but it also gives students the freedom to specialize. The bachelor’s degree in biology prepares students for employment in diverse fields related to the life sciences. It is also excellent training for graduate and professional programs leading to degrees in such areas as agriculture, dentistry, environmental science, forestry, medical technology, medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, and wildlife biology. Because upper division courses in biology build on prerequisites, students should seek advising as soon as they consider majoring in biology. Early advising is especially important for those planning to go on to graduate or professional schools. Contact the department secretary for an advisor assignment. Back to top of page.DegreesBA or BS in Biology
BS in Environmental Studies with a Biology option
MA or MS in Science with an emphasis in Biology
MS in Environmental Education
MinorBiology
Back to top of page.Requirements for Major- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 15.
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA for all work taken in biology.
- Complete the biology core (40–42 credits):
| Principles of Biology (Bi 211, 212, 213) | 12 | | Plant Physiology (Bi 331) or ComparativeAnimal Physiology (Bi 314) | 4 | | Introductory Ecology (Bi 340) | 4 | | Genetics (Bi 341) | 4 | | Cell Biology (Bi 342) | 4 | | Developmental Biology (Bi 343) | 4 | | Evolution (Bi 446) | 4 | | Capstone | 4–6 |
- Complete 20 credits of upper division biology electives. The following courses may not be used: Bi 330, 380 through 389, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409, 490, 491, or 492. A maximum of 3 credits from the following courses may be applied to this requirement: 1 credit of Bi 407 and up to 3 credits of Bi 408. In addition, 4 credits of Biochemistry may be applied to this requirement.
- Complete the General Chemistry sequence with labs:
| Ch 201, 204; Ch 202, 205; Ch 203, 206 | 15 |
- Complete the Principles of Organic Chemistry sequence or the Organic Chemistry sequence with labs:
| Ch 331, 337; Ch 332, 338 | 11 |
or
| Ch 334, 337; Ch 335, 340; Ch 336, 341 | 16 |
- Complete 12–15 credits of physical science from:
| General Physics with lab (Ph 201, 224; Ph 202, 225; Ph 203, 226) | 12 |
or
| Ph 221, 224; Ph 222, 225; Ph 223, 226 | 15 |
or
| Geology (G 101, 102, 103) | 12 |
- Complete the following mathematics courses:
| Calculus I (Mth 251) | 4 | | Calculus II (Mth 252) | 4 | | Elementary Statistics (Mth 243) | 4 |
or
| Calculus I (Mth 251) | 4 | | Elementary Statistics (Mth 243) | 4 | | Applied Inferential Statistics (Mth 244) | 4 |
Suggested First Year Program| Core 101, 102, 103 | 12 | | Biology 211, 212, 213 | 12 | | Chemistry 201, 204; 202, 205; 203, 206 | 15 | | Other approved courses | 6 |
CapstoneThe capstone is a research project in which students integrate skills and information learned in the major. Students plan a research project, write a project proposal, conduct research, write a final report, and make an oral presentation to faculty and peers. Options for meeting the capstone requirement include: - Complete Bi 490, 491, or 492 (4 credits).
- With approval, work individually with a faculty mentor and complete 3 credits of Bi 402 and 1 credit of Bi 404.
- If admitted to the department honors program, work individually with a faculty mentor and complete 4 credits of Bi 402 and 2 credit of Bi 404.
Back to top of page.Biology Honors ProgramJuniors and seniors who wish to graduate with honors in biology must petition the Biology Honors Committee for admission to the honors program. Honors students conduct independent research with a biology faculty mentor, prepare a written report in the accepted editorial style, and make an oral presentation of the project. Honors graduates must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in all biology courses taken for the major and a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. Completion of the honors program satisfies the Senior Capstone requirement. The transcripts and diplomas of students completing the honors program indicate that their degrees were awarded with departmental honors. - Successfully petition the Biology Honors Committee for admission to the program. Forms are available in the Biology Office.
- Complete an honors research project (minimum 4 credits of Bi 402) with a minimum grade of B.
- Complete a written report and make an oral presentation of the research project (2 credits of Bi 404) with a minimum grade of B.
- Complete the bachelor’s degree in biology with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all biology courses taken for the major and 3.0 overall.
Back to top of page.MinorThe minor is designed for non-biology majors who wish to emphasize biology by completing at least 27 credits from the following:
Principles of Biology:
| Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Bi 211) | 4 | | Evolution and Diversity (Bi 212) | 4 | | Function and Ecology of Organisms (Bi 213) | 4 | | Select 15 or more credits from any regularly scheduled 300- or 400-level biology course that counts toward the biology major | 15 |
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in biology courses for the minor.
Back to top of page.Certificate in BotanyThe Certificate in Botany serves undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students wishing to work in the plant sciences. The program prepares students for careers as botanists at state and federal agencies, environmental consulting firms, and nongovernmental conservation organizations. It also offers a solid foundation for students planning graduate work in botany. Students wishing to pursue the Certificate in Botany should meet with a certificate advisor early in their program. See the Certificates section on page XXX. Back to top of page.Graduate ProgramsThe department offers a master of science degree in environmental education, a one- to two-year field-oriented program in which students gain an understanding of biological principles, themes, and ideas and become proficient at interpreting natural phenomena for diverse audiences. Students help staff the Siskiyou Environmental Education Center, which delivers environmental education programs throughout the region and gives students an opportunity to develop the curriculum and educational resources. See page 80 for application deadlines and program information. The department has a limited ability to offer a master of arts or master of science degree in science. See page 173 for information on these programs. Back to top of page.Preprofessional ProgramsStudents planning a career in a medical field such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, or another professional area, including conservation, resource management, or wildlife biology, should consult the appropriate advisors as soon as possible after deciding on one of these careers. The departmental secretary maintains a current advisor list. Students in premedical technology and preveterinary medicine can plan their work to satisfy general degree requirements at SOU either in a four-year program or in cooperation with a professional school. See page 169 for more information on these programs. Back to top of page.Teacher LicensingStudents who would like to teach biology at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete the prerequisite courses to qualify for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program at SOU. It is not necessary to complete all prerequisites before applying to the program, but the prerequisites must be completed before a student begins the program. Interested students should consult the department chair for an advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT program. Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Applicants are required to gain experience working with children in public schools through practica, internships, and volunteer service before applying to the program. Back to top of page.Biology CoursesSee Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses| Bi 101 General Biology: Cells | | 4 credits | | Intended for non-biology majors. Examines the organization of cells, including their composition and structure, energy-trapping and use, information storage, and cell division. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. | | Approved for general education (Explorations) |
| Bi 102 General Biology: Organisms | | 4 credits | | Intended for non-biology majors. Addresses the organization and function of multicellular organisms, with an emphasis on humans. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 101 | | Approved for general education (Explorations) |
| Bi 103 General Biology: Populations | | 4 credits | | Intended for non-biology majors. Covers the organization of populations, including Mendelian inheritance, adaptation to the environment, evolution, population growth, communities, ecosystems, and pollution. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 101. | | Approved for general education (Explorations) |
| Bi 199 Special Studies | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 209 Practicum | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 210 Topics in Biology | | 1–4 credits each | | Intended for non-biology majors. Topics on contemporary society and current biology issues are chosen on the basis of their relevance to other disciplines. Lecture, discussion, and/or laboratory as deemed suitable for the topic. May not be used to meet biology major requirements. Credit determined by topic. |
| Bi 211 Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Genes | | 4 credits | | Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Covers biological molecules, cell structure and function, and genetics. Three lectures and one 3 hour laboratory. | | Approved for general education (Explorations) |
| Bi 212 Principles of Biology: Evolution and Diversity | | 4 credits | | Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Explores the mechanisms and results of evolution, including a survey of organism diversity. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211. | | Approved for general education (Explorations) |
| Bi 213 Principles of Biology: Function and Ecology of Organisms | | 4 credits | | Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Covers organismal function and interactions among organisms, as well as interactions between organisms and their environments. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212. |
| Bi 214 Elementary Microbiology | | 4 credits | | Intended for students interested in careers in chiropractic medicine, dental hygiene, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms that cause disease and the factors involved in host resistance to disease. Includes principles of disease causation and diagnosis, epidemiology, and prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratories. |
| Bi 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | | 4 credits | | Introduces human structure and function, with a study of skeletal and muscular systems. Two 90-minute lectures and two 90-minute laboratories. Prerequisite: One year of a biological science. |
| Bi 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | | 4 credits | | Continues study of the systems of the human body and their structure and function, including nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Two 90-minute lectures and two 90-minute laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 231 |
| Bi 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology III | | 4 credits | | Continues study of the systems of the human body and their structure and function, including digestive, urogenital, and endocrine systems. Two 90-minute lectures and two 90-minute laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 232. |
Upper Division Courses| Bi 314 Comparative Animal Physiology | | 4 credits | | Explores the functional aspects of vertebrate anatomy, with an emphasis on the development and evolution of major organ systems. Laboratory includes the dissection of major vertebrate classes and the study of gross and microscopic structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213
| | Prerequisite: Ch 201, 202, 203 |
| Bi 317 Vertebrate Natural History | | 4 credits | | Examines the systematics, distribution, behavior, dormancy, population movements, population dynamics, and ecology of vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes field studies and identification. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 327 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | | 4 credits | | Explores the functional aspects of vertebrate anatomy, with an emphasis on the development and evolution of major organ systems. Laboratory includes the dissection of major vertebrate classes and the study of gross and microscopic structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213. |
| Bi 330 Topics in Biology | | 1–4 credits each | | Intended for non-biology majors. Topics on contemporary society and current biology issues are chosen on the basis of their relevance to other disciplines. Lecture, discussion, and/or laboratory as deemed suitable for the topic. May not be used to meet biology major requirements. Credit determined by topic. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Additional prerequisites determined by topic. |
| Bi 331 Plant Physiology | | 4 credits | | Examines the metabolic activities of plants. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 and Ch 201, 202, 203 |
| Bi 332 Algae and Fungi | | 4 credits | | Explores the origins and diversification of algae and fungi and their prokaryote ancestors. Covers morphology, ultrastructure, life cycles, paleontological and molecular evidence, and phylogenetic methods used in reconstructing evolutionary history. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213. |
| Bi 340 Introductory Ecology | | 4 credits | | Covers the interactions of organisms with their environments and each other, as well as population dynamics, biological communities, and ecosystem functions. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 341 Genetics | | 4 credits | | Includes classical and modern molecular analysis of the structure and behavior of genes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 and Ch 201, 202, 203. |
| Bi 342 Cell Biology | | 4 credits | | Examines cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on experimental cell biology. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 and Ch 201, 202, 203. |
| Bi 343 Developmental Biology | | 4 credits | | Covers descriptions and mechanisms of development in animal, plant, and microbial systems. Includes differentiation, intercellular relations, regulatory substances, morphogenetic movements, and selected topics in organogenesis. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 341, 342 |
| Bi 351 Microbiology | | 4 credits | | Surveys microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Laboratory focuses on methods used to study microorganisms and the fundamentals of experimental design. Emphasizes organisms that significantly influence human health and economics. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 and Ch 201, 202, 203 |
| Bi 381 Introduction to Complex Systems | | 4 credits | | Introduces an array of topics currently becoming unified in the new interdisciplinary field of complex systems. Explores how a holistic systems approach and common analytical tools may be applied to such diverse areas as ecology, economics, genetics, physics, and social science to yield insights not obtained through a reductionist scientific approach. Topics include chaos, emergent properties, fractals, self-organization, feedback, networks, and cellular automata. The three-hour computer laboratory consists of simulation-based experiments and independent agent-modeling projects. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. | | Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division general education requirements. | | Approved for general education (Synthesis) |
| Bi 382 Biology and Society | | 3 credits | | Examines timely biological issues and their implications for human society. Students participate in and lead discussions on controversial topics such as genetic engineering, the biological basis of sexual orientation and race, biodiversity and threatened habitats, and biological warfare. Three lectures. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. | | Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division general education requirements. | | Approved for general education (Synthesis) |
| Bi 383 Science and Advocacy in Environmental Policy Debates | | 3 credits | | Explores the interactions of science and advocacy in the development of environmental policy. Investigates controversial environmental problems where science and advocacy are confounded, and where the common good and special interests are difficult to discern. Students engage in dialogue based on analysis of case studies, including issues related to forest health, use of pesticides, resource development, global warming, and loss of biodiversity. Two seventy-five–minute meetings. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. | | Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division general education requirements. | | Approved for general education (Synthesis) |
| Bi 384 Ethnobotany and Cross-Cultural Communication | | 3 credits | | Explores cultural diversity in the human relationship with plants and the role of plants in diverse world views. Applications of medicinal and ceremonial plants in Native American, Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese, and other practices serve as a vehicle for interpreting how different cultures understand human place in the cosmos. Examines the interaction of divergent world views through experiential cross-cultural communication against the backdrop of a pluralist philosophical framework and modern sciences. Two seventy-five–minute meetings. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. | | Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division general education requirements. | | Approved for general education (Synthesis) |
| Bi 385 Women in Science | | 3 Credits | | Explores the past and current factors influencing women's scientific career choices and the success of women in various scientific disciplines. Examines the lives and contributions of notable and contemporary women in science from a diversity of backgrounds and disciplines. Addresses the culture of science and the role of gender in scientific inquiry. Includes small group discussions focused on assigned readings and guest-speaker presentations from women scientists in academia, government, and industry. Two seventy-five–minute meetings. Does not fullfill biology major or minor requirements. | | Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division general education requirements. | | Approved for general education (Synthesis) |
| Bi 399 Special Studies | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 401/501 Research | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 402 Capstone Research | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 403/503 Thesis | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 404 Capstone Thesis | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 405/505 Reading and Conference | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 407/507 Seminar | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 408/508 Workshop | | Credit to be arranged. Maximum 6 undergraduate credits and 9 graduate credits. |
| Bi 409/509 Practicum | | Credit to be arranged (1-9 credits). |
| Bi 410/510 Environmental Ethics | | 3 credits | | Examines philosophical, religious, sociopolitical, and scientific traditions influencing human conduct toward nature. Courses in ecology, evolution, and philosophy are recommended. | | Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. |
| Bi 411/511 Special Topics | | Credit to be arranged |
| Bi 413/513 Physiological Ecology of Animals | | 4 credits | | Studies physiological adaptations from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Covers patterns of resource allocation, optimality theory, and functional responses to environmental variation. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory, and one Saturday field trip. | | Prerequisite: Bi 314 or 340 |
| Bi 414/514 Advanced Animal Physiology | | 4 credits | | Continues Comparative Animal Physiology (Bi 314). Topics include water balance and nerve, muscle, and endocrine functions. Emphasizes a comparative approach. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 314 |
| Bi 415/515 Mammalogy | | 4 credits | | Covers the ecology, behavior, adaptations, and identification of mammals. Two lectures, one 5-hour laboratory, and weekend field trips. | | Prerequisite: Bi 317 |
| Bi 425/525 Molecular Biology | | 4 credits | | Surveys modern techniques used in biotechnology and analysis of genetic structure, function, and expression. Includes advanced cloning and gene detection methods, gene transfer, sequencing, directed mutagenesis, and PCR based technologies. Emphasizes laboratory experience and the application of techniques to selected experimental problems. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 341 and Ch 332 or 335. |
| Bi 430/530 Biological Illustration | | 3 credits | | Provides all-level sketching instruction and develops observational skills needed to produce accurate pencil and pen/ink drawings. Includes hands-on training in museum and field sketching procedures, as well as the use of hand lenses and microscopes. Provides an introduction to computer graphics. Explores and expands career capabilities and options in biology and environmental education. Includes preparation of artwork for publication in an actual journal. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: One year of biological science and upper division standing. |
| Bi 431/531 Physiological Plant Ecology | | 4 credits | | Examines the interactions between plants and their environments. Studies the physiological mechanisms that impact plant functioning and survival, as well as adaptations to resource and climatic variation. Introduces the scientific literature in ecophysiology, as well as the technology and methodology used in this field. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 432/532 Origins and Diversity of Land Plants | | 4 credits | | Studies the origins and diversification of the major lineages of extant and fossil land plants. Covers transitions in morphology and life cycles that engender adaptive radiations in the land flora, as well as paleontological and molecular evidence and phylogenetic methods used in reconstructing the evolutionary history of land plants. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 433/533 Plant Systematics | | 4 credits | | Includes the principles of plant classification, common plant families, and the collection and identification of Oregon plants. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Some Saturday field trips required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 434/534 Plant Anatomy | | 4 credits | | Addresses the development of cells, tissues, tissue systems, and the organs of vascular plants. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 435/535 Methods in Plant Systematics | | 4 credits | | Explores the principles and methods of studying genetic variation within and among species of vascular and nonvascular plants, including morphometrics, plant microtechnique and microscopy, basic molecular technique, methods in floristics and biogeography, herbarium practice, and phylogenetic analysis. Emphasizes reading and interpreting research methods reported in primary scientific literature. Two 3-hour laboratories and two 1-hour seminar sessions. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 and instructor consent. |
| Bi 438/538 Conservation Biology | | 3 credits | | Covers ecological, evolutionary, and genetic principles relevant to the conservation of biological diversity. Includes habitat fragmentation, preserve design, the effects of disturbance on communities, introduced species, ecological restoration, and policymaking in conservation. Three lectures. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 |
| Bi 442/542 Bryophytes and Lichens | | 4 credits | | Examines the morphology, systematics, and identification of mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens using technical keys and descriptions. Introduces the scientific literature of bryology and lichenology, methods of field study, survey and collection protocol, and the training in microtechnique and microscopy needed for laboratory study of bryophytes and lichens. Two 3-hour lecture/laboratory sessions and three weekend field trips. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 444/544 Plant Identification and Field Botany | | 3 credits | | Covers the identification of local flora using technical keys and descriptions; the recognition of common families, genera, and species of flowering plants, ferns, and conifers; and the structure and composition of major plant communities in southern Oregon and northern California. Two lectures, two 90-minute laboratories, and four Saturday field trips. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213; Bi 433 recommended. |
| Bi 445/545 Conservation of Natural Resources | | 4 credits | | Explores the history, principles, and practices of natural resource use and abuse, particularly by the U.S. Emphasizes understanding of scientific and ecological principles and economics as the basis of sustainable human development. Two 2-hour lectures and one required field trip. Non-science majors encouraged. | | Prerequisite: Explorations sequence in science and upper division standing. |
| Bi 446/546 Evolution | | 4 credits | | Uses patterns and processes of evolutionary change as determined by mutation, selection, drift, and other mechanisms to explore the unifying principles of the biological sciences. Basic models of population genetics, phylogenetics, and systematics are used to build a conceptual framework for the study of living systems. Three lectures and one 1-hour recitation. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 and 341. |
| Bi 450/550 Fish and Fisheries | | 4 credits | | Analyzes the distribution, life histories, and ecology of freshwater fishes, as well as the methods used in the study and management of fish populations. Covers current issues in fisheries management. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 |
| Bi 453/553 Community and Population Ecology | | 4 credits | | Examines the structure, function, and analysis of natural communities and populations as revealed by theoretical and empirical methods. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 and Mth 112 |
| Bi 454/554 Plant Ecology | | 4 credits | | Examines the structure, methods of analysis, environmental relations, and dynamics of vegetation. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 |
| Bi 456/556 Immunology | | 4 credits | | Studies the cellular and humoral mechanisms vertebrates use to defend themselves against infection. Emphasizes human immunology. Three lectures and one 3 hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 342 |
| Bi 461/561 Biology of the Lower Invertebrates | | 4 credits | | Introduces invertebrates, with an emphasis on marine phyla. Covers the classification, structure, natural history, and ecology of lower invertebrates (sponges to starfish) and protozoans. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Overnight field trip to the coast required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213. |
| Bi 462/562 Biology of the Higher Invertebrates | | 4 credits | | Introduces invertebrates, with emphasis on marine phyla. Includes the classification, structure, natural history, and ecology of higher invertebrates (marine worms to octopi). Two lectures and two 3-hour labs. Overnight field trip to the coast required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213. |
| Bi 466/566 Entomology | | 4 credits | | Addresses the morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and classification of insects. Covers current trends in pest management strategies. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 |
| Bi 470/570 Herpetology | | 4 credits | | Explores the ecology, behavior, adaptations, and identification of reptiles and amphibians. Two lectures and one 5-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 317 |
| Bi 471/571 Ornithology | | 4 credits | | Examines the diversity, origins of birds and bird flight, structural and physiological adaptations, reproduction, migration, and other aspects of avian behavior and ecology. Includes fieldwork in visual and auditory recognition of birds and the study of their habits. Two lectures, one 4-hour laboratory, and field trips (including some on weekends). | | Prerequisite: Bi 317 |
| Bi 474/574 Topics in Entomology | | 3 credits | | Covers selected topics in insect taxonomy, biology, and applied entomology. May be repeated under different topics for up to 9 credits. | | Prerequisite: Bi 466 |
| Bi 475/575 Aquatic Ecology | | 4 credits | | Explores physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater environments. Emphasizes field sampling, laboratory analyses, and identification of major taxonomic and functional groups of aquatic organisms. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. | | Prerequisite: Bi 340 |
| Bi 480/580 Animal Behavior | | 4 credits | | Covers classical and current concepts and controversies regarding animal behavior, including individual and social behavioral patterns of vertebrates and invertebrates. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213; Bi 317 recommended. |
| Bi 485/585 Scanning Electron Microscopy | | 4 credits | | Explores the theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy, with emphasis on the preparation of biological materials. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. | | Prerequisite: Bi 211, 212, 213 plus an additional year of upper division biological science. |
| Bi 490 Senior Research in Organismal Biology | | 4 credits | | Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to organismal biology. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation; write a scientific report; and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. This course satisfies the biology capstone requirement. | | Prerequisite: Senior standing, Mth 243, and either Bi 314 or 331. |
| Bi 491 Senior Research in Cell and Molecular Biology | | 4 credits | | Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to cell or molecular biology. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation; write a scientific report; and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. This course satisfies the biology capstone requirement. | | Prerequisite: Senior standing, Mth 243, and Bi 341. |
| Bi 492 Senior Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | | 4 credits | | Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to ecology or evolution. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation, write a scientific report, and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. This course satisfies the biology capstone requirement. | | Prerequisite: Senior standing, Mth 243, and Bi 340. |
| Bi 522 Techniques of Field Interpretation | | 3 credits | | Introduces elements of lesson design and field techniques useful for gathering information relevant to ecosystems and human impact. In addition to designing and teaching lessons, students develop activities in which others engage in learning about natural resources and resource use. Summers only. |
| Bi 523 Natural History of the Pacific Northwest | | 3 credits | | Ten-day natural history summer expedition. Includes camping and hiking trips to study the biotic and geologic processes in the landscape and the influence of humans on the land. Destinations change yearly and include the high deserts, the mountains and plateaus of central Oregon, coastal forests and shores, and the Cascades and Klamath Mountains. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. A core course for the Master’s in Environmental Education Program. | | Prerequisite: Two years of natural science and instructor consent. |
| Bi 590 Natural Resource Management | | 3 credits | | Intensive field course examining the ecology and management practices of the forest, water, fisheries, range, and other natural resources based on field trips and discussions with local experts. Explores current resource issues and provides information, ideas, and contacts for the development and implementation of an interpretive program. Summers only. |
| Bi 591 Interpretive Practices | | 3 credits | | Intensive field course offering an introduction to interpretive techniques. Includes interpretive talks, guided walks, self-guided nature trails, slide shows, interpretive signage, and living history demonstrations. Emphasizes visits to local interpretive sites and the development of activities. Summers only. |
| Bi 592 Environmental Education Internship | | 1–3 credits | | Involves a supervised work experience in a group such as the Environmental Education Center, where the work is relevant to environmental education. The student keeps records during the internship, then gives a written report and an oral presentation to students in the Environmental Education Program and other interested students and faculty. |
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