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| BIOL 101, 102, 103 GENERAL BIOLOGY | 4, 4, 4 |
Study of the basic principles of biology of animals, plants, and
microorganisms. Topics include the cell, physiology, genetics,
development, taxonomy, and ecology. Must be taken in sequence. One
laboratory per week. High school chemistry strongly recommended.
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| BIOL 105, 106 BIOLOGY FOR GENERAL STUDIES | 4, 4 |
The process of science as a way of knowing, through a study of
selected biological phenomena in an historical context. The laboratory
emphasizes the process of science. One laboratory per week. Must be
taken in sequence. Will apply to a biology minor with the addition of
BIOL 103.
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| BIOL 201, 202 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 4, 4 |
Study of human (organ-system) anatomy and physiology with reference to
cellular, genetic, and developmental relationships. First quarter
studies include integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous, and
endocrine systems. Second quarter focuses on circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Must be taken in
sequence. One laboratory per week. Will not apply to biology major.
Students taking both BIOL 101,
102, 103, and
BIOL 201, 202 will
receive only 16 credits toward graduation. High school or college
chemistry strongly recommended. (Course fee $10)
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| BIOL 211 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH I | 2 |
Study of the process of science throughout history, current principles
of scientific research, and the function of the scientific method.
Will include methods of literature research and scientific writing.
Prerequisite: BIOL 103.
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| BIOL 222 MICROBIOLOGY | 5 |
Study of the nature and control of bacteria and other
disease-producing organisms; consideration of their relationship to
human disease and the basic concepts of immunology. One laboratory per
week. Does not apply to biology major. Prerequisites:
CHEM 101, 102 or
BIOL 101, 102 or permission of
instructor.
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| BIOL 250 BIOSTATISTICS | 4 |
Practice and theory of statistical methods in quantitative biology.
Prerequisites: MATH 121,
122; INFO 105 or
permission of instructor.
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| BIOL 296 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY | 1 |
An informal study of current topics in biology. Students will read
scientific articles and lead and participate in weekly discussions.
Limited to sophomore and junior biology majors and minors.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and permission of
instructor. Graded S or NC.
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BIOL 101, 102, 103 or 105, 106, 103 are prerequisites for all upper-division courses.
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| BIOL 305 GENERAL ECOLOGY | 4 |
Study of the relationship of plants and animals, both as individuals
and assemblages, to their physical and biological environment.
Laboratory work includes field studies designed to examine ecological
principles. One laboratory per week. (Course fee $40)
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| BIOL 316 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH II | 1-2; 2 |
The student will work with departmental adviser on research activities
such as a literature search, preliminary experiments, data collection,
or data analysis. May be repeated with a different research adviser,
or continued with the same research adviser. Prerequisite:
BIOL 250 and permission of research adviser. Graded S or NC.
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| BIOL 360 SURVEY OF THE PLANT KINGDOM | 4 |
Study of life histories, internal anatomy, and physiology of the
various members of the plant kingdom. One laboratory per week. Offered
on demand.
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| BIOL 374 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | 4 or 5 |
Introduction to animal behavior with emphasis on the historical
perspective and classical experiments. Contributions from diverse
disciplines such as neurophysiology, ecology, endocrinology,
sociology, anatomy, and medicine are drawn together to illustrate the
dependence of ethology and animal behavior on the other life sciences.
One laboratory per week. (College Place campus - 4 quarter hours;
Marine Station - 5 quarter hours.) Offered on demand.
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| BIOL 384 SOCIOBIOLOGY | 3 |
A study of current concepts and ideas relating to the origin and
structure of social behavior in animals. Special attention is focused
on the adaptive significance of species-specific behavior in a wide
variety of environments.
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| BIOL 389 NATURAL HISTORY OF VERTEBRATES | 4 or 5 |
Study of vertebrates with emphasis on natural history, ecology,
physiology, and taxonomy. One laboratory per week. (College Place
campus - 4 quarter hours; Marine Station - 5 quarter hours.) Offered
every 3 - 4 years at Marine Station. A weekend field trip is required.
Offered odd years only. (Course fee $40)
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BIOL 392, 393, 394 should be taken in sequence.
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| BIOL 392 CELL BIOLOGY | 4 |
Study of eukaryotic cells. Topics include structural and functional
diversity of membranes, energy and information flow, and structure and
function of chloroplasts, mitochondria, ribosomes, and cytoskeleton.
Priority will be given to biology majors, followed by bioengineering
and health science majors and biology minors. One laboratory per week.
Corequisite: CHEM 321 and
permission of department.
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| BIOL 393 GENETICS | 4 |
Study of the principles of inheritance in plants and animals.
Laboratory work consists of both descriptive and experimental analysis
of heredity. One laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 250, 392 and
CHEM 321; or permission of department.
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| BIOL 394 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY | 4 |
Principles of development of plants and animals. Emphasizes problems
of growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Laboratory work
consists of both descriptive and experimental analysis of development.
One laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 392, 393 and
CHEM 322; or permission of department.
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| BIOL 403 ORNITHOLOGY | 4 or 5 |
Study of native birds of North America, with emphasis on physiology,
identification, migration, and life histories. One laboratory per
week. (College Place campus - 4 quarter hours; Marine Station - 5
quarter hours.) A weekend field trip is required. Offered odd years
only. (Course fee $40)
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| BIOL 407 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (or PHIL 407) | 4 |
Study of the scientific method as it relates to primary origins and
present-day distributions of living things. Evidences from archeology
and the physical and biological sciences are examined. Will not apply
on biology major. Prerequisite: A completed general education science
requirement.
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| BIOL 416 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY | 1-4; 4 |
The student will work with departmental adviser on an independent
basis. Research may include data collection and analysis and must
include a written manuscript. May be repeated with a different
research adviser. or continued with the same research adviser.
Prerequisite: BIOL 316 and permission of
research adviser.
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| BIOL 426 SYSTEMATIC BOTANY | 4 or 5 |
Study of the principles of plant classification, together with a
systematic survey of vascular plants, with emphasis on natural history
and ecology. Two laboratories per week. (College Place campus - 4
quarter hours; Marine Station - 5 quarter hours.) Offered on demand.
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| BIOL 430 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES | 4 or 5 |
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern molecular
techniques. The laboratory will include techniques such as the
purification and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein, recombination DNA
procedures, mutagenesis, hybridization methods, PCR, and DNA
sequencing technology. Two laboratories per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 393, CHEM 323
, 326. (College Place campus -
4 quarter hours; Marine Station - 5 quarter hours). Offered even years
only.
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| BIOL 449 VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY | 4 |
Study of the microscopic anatomy of vertebrate cells, tissues, and
organs, including reference to their functions. Two laboratories per
week.
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| BIOL 464 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
Study of animal physiology with emphasis on integration of vertebrate
organ systems. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
BIOL 392. PHYS 213
, 216 strongly recommended.
Offered 2003-2004.
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| BIOL 466 IMMUNOLOGY | 4 |
Study of the molecular and cellular bases of the immune response
including clinical applications. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 392,
393.
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| BIOL 483 PHILOSOPHY OF ORIGINS AND SPECIATION | 3 |
Comparison of the various theories on the origin and history of living
organisms in light of present scientific knowledge in biochemistry,
paleontology, morphology, geology, genetics, and other related areas.
For majors and minors only. Recommended for senior year.
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| BIOL 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/RESEARCH | 0 |
Specialized field or laboratory experience at an off-campus academic,
industrial, or government site. A contractual arrangement between
student, faculty adviser, and off-campus representative is required
before work begins. Prerequisite: approval of major adviser.
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| BIOL 495 COLLOQUIUM | 0 |
Lecture series designed to expose students to modern scientific
research and researchers. Each lecture is normally given by a visiting
scientist. Six quarters required of all biology majors. Graded S or
NC.
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| BIOL 496 SENIOR SEMINAR | 2 |
Presentation and discussion of current topics in biology. Students
will read scientific articles and lead and participate in weekly
discussions. Prerequisite: BIOL 250,
296, and senior standing. Graded S or NC.
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MARINE STATION:
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BIOL 101, 102, 103 or equivalent is prerequisite for all courses listed below. Marine Station courses of 5 credits include an additional credit for the requirement of a research problem (See BIOL 374, BIOL 389, BIOL 403, BIOL 426,). Normally a maximum of two of the following courses are taught during a summer; see annual Marine Station bulletin.
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| BIOL 440 HUMAN ANATOMY | 5 |
Comprehensive study of human anatomy covering all systems of the head,
neck, trunk, and extremities. A solid morphological basis for a
synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and clinical sciences. Dissection
and identification of anatomical structures using cadavers, charts,
and models. Course is offered at the Marine Station.
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| BIOL 458 MARINE BIOLOGY* | 5 |
An integrated approach to understanding the marine environment
primarily from an ecological perspective. Included are principles of
basic oceanography, plankton biology, deep-sea biology, and
shallow-water marine communities. Research project and field trips
required.
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| BIOL 460 MARINE ECOLOGY* | 5 |
Study of interspecific, intraspecific, and community relationships
demonstrated by marine organisms.
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| BIOL 462 ICHTHYOLOGY* | 5 |
Systematic study of the fishes found in Puget Sound, with a survey of
the fishes of other waters.
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| BIOL 463 MARINE PHYCOLOGY* | 5 |
A systematic survey of marine algae, covering the principles of their
classification, natural history, ecology, physiology, and practical
use.
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| BIOL 468 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY | 5 |
Comparative study of the physiology and life processes of animals with
emphasis on invertebrates. Prerequisite:
BIOL 392.
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| BIOL 470 MARINE BIOPHYSICS | 5 |
Introduction to the physical aspects of living organisms studied by
the experimental and conceptual methods of physics with application to
marine life.
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| BIOL 475 MARINE INVERTEBRATES* | 5 |
A study of the biology of selected groups of marine invertebrates.
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Please see the Graduate Bulletin for a listing of Biological Science graduate courses.
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* Qualifies as a marine-oriented course.
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