111 Biology
and the Modern World
Syllabus
An introduction to biology designed primarily
for non-biology majors. Fundamental concepts chosen
from all areas of modern biology. Lecture, laboratory
and discussion. I II (4)
116
Introductory Ecology Syllabus
A study of the interrelationships between organisms
and their environment examining concepts in ecology
that lead to understanding the nature and structure
of ecosystems and how humans impact ecosystems.
Satisfies the Core I natural science/mathematics/computer
science requirement. I (4)
161
Principles of Biology I: Cell Biology Syllabus
Cellular and molecular levels of biological organization;
cell ultrastructure and physiology, Mendelian
and molecular genetics, energy transduction. Includes
laboratory. Co-registration in Chemistry (CHEM
104 or CHEM 120) recommended. I (4)
162 Principles of Biology
II: Organismal Biology Syllabus
An introduction to animal and plant tissues, anatomy,
and physiology, with special emphasis on flowering
plants and vertebrates as model systems, plus
an introduction to animal and
plant development. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite
161 II (4)
201
Introductory Microbiology
Syllabus
The structure, metabolism, growth, and genetics
of microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses,
with emphasis on their roles in human disease.
Laboratory focuses on cultivation, identification,
and control of growth of bacteria. Prerequisite:
CHEM 105 I (4)
205, Syllabus
206
Syllabus
Human Anatomy and Physiology
First semester: matter, cells and tissues; nervous,
endocrine, skeletal, and muscular systems. Laboratory
includes cat dissection and experiments in muscle
physiology and reflexes. Second semester: circulatory,
respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive
systems; metabolism, temperature regulation, and
stress. Laboratory includes cat
dissection, physiology experiments, and study
of developing organisms. 205 (I) prerequisite
to 206 (II). (4,4)
323
Principles of Biology III: Ecology, Evolution
and Diversity Syllabus
Evolution, ecology, behavior, and a systematic
survey of life on earth. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisite: 162 or consent of department chair.
I (4)
324
Natural History of Vertebrates Syllabus
Classification, natural history, and economic
importance of vertebrates with the exception of
birds. Field trips and laboratory. Prerequisite:
323. I (4)
326
Animal Behavior Syllabus
Description, classification, cause, function,
and development of the behavior of animals emphasizing
an ethological approach and focusing on comparisons
among species. Includes physiological, ecological,
and evolutionary aspects of behavior. Prerequisite:
323 or consent of instructor. II (4)
327
Ornithology Syllabus
The study of birds inclusive of their anatomy,
physiology, behavior, ecology and distribution.
Special emphasis on those attributes of birds
that are unique among the vertebrates. Laboratory
emphasis on field identification, taxonomy, and
anatomy/topology. Prerequisite: 323 or consent
of instructor. II (4)
328
Microbiology Syllabus
The structure, physiology, genetics, and metabolism
of microorganisms with emphasis on their diversity
and ecology. The laboratory emphasizes design,
implementation, and evaluation of both descriptive
and quantitative experiments as well as isolation
of organisms from natural sources. Prerequisite:
323; one semester organic chemistry recommended.
II (4)
329
Entomology
Entomology is the scientific study of insects,
the most diverse group of animals on earth. This
course examines insect structure, physiology,
ecology, and diversity. The laboratory emphasizes
identification of the common orders and families
of North American insects. Prerequisite: 323 (4)
332
Genetics Syllabus
Basic concepts considering the molecular basis
of gene expression, recombination, genetic variability,
as well as cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: 323. II (4)
333
Comparative Ecology of latin America
A comparative study of the structure and function
of biotic communities, and the ecological and
evolutionary forces that have shaped plants and
animals. Topics include dispersal, natural selection,
physiological ecology, natural history, and systematics.
Conservation biology, development, and indigenous
rights will be highlighted. Taught in Central
or South America. Prerequisite: 323 or consent
of instructor. a/y J (4)
340
Plant Diversity and Distribution Syllabus
A systematic introduction to plant diversity.
Interaction between plants, theories of vegetational
distribution. Emphasis on higher plant taxonomy.
Includes laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite:
323. II (4)
348
Advanced Cell Biology Syllabus
Deals with how cells are functionally organized,
enzyme kinetics and regulatory mechanisms, biochemistry
of macromolecules, energy metabolism, membrane
structure and function, ultrastructure, cancer
cells as model systems. Laboratory includes techniques
encountered in cellular research: animal/plant
cell culture, cell fractionation, use of radiotracers,
biochemical assays, membrane phenomena, spectrophotometry,
respirometry. Prerequisite: 323, and one semester
of organic chemistry or consent of instructor.
II (4)
351
Natural History of the Pacific Northwest
Introduction to the natural history of the Pacific
Northwest: geology, climatology, oceanography,
ecology, common life forms, and human impact.
Includes local one-day field trips and three-day
trips to the Olympic Peninsula and the Columbia
Gorge and Basins.S (4)
361
Comparative Anatomy
Evolutionary history of the vertebrate body, introduction
to embryology, and extensive consideration of
the structural and functional anatomy of vertebrates.
Includes laboratory dissections following a systems
approach. Mammals are featured plus some observation
of and comparison with human cadavers. Prerequisite:
323. II (4)
364
Plant Physiology Syllabus
Physiology of plant growth and development. Emphasis
on see plants, but includes other plant groups
as model systems. Topics include: photosynthesis,
secondary plant metabolism including medicinal
compounds, hormones, morphogenesis. Includes laboratory.
Prequisite; 323. Organic chemistry recommended.
II (2)
365
Plant Anatomy Syllabus
Tissue organization and cellular details of stems,
roots, and leaves of seed plants, with emphasis
on development and function. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisite:323 (2)
403
Developmental Biology
The development of multicellular organisms, emphasizing
cellular and molecular aspects of animal development,
with an emphasis on contemporary model systems.
Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: 323. I (4)
407
Molecular Biology Syllabus
An introduction to molecular biology, emphasizing
the central role of DNA: Structure of DNA and
RNA, structure and expression of genes, genome
organization and rearrangement, methodology and
applications of recombinant DNA technology. Laboratory
features basic recombinant DNA techniques. Prerequisite:
323. II (4)
411
Histology
Microscopic study of normal cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems of vertebrates. The emphasis
is mammalian. This study is both structurally
and physiologically oriented. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisite: 323. I (4)
424
Ecology Syllabus
Organisms in relation to their environment, including
organismal adaptations, population growth and
interactions, and ecosystem structure and function.
Prerequisite: 323. I (4)
425
Marine Biology Syllabus
The ocean as environment for plant and animal
life; an introduction to the structure, dynamics,
and history of marine ecosystems. Lab, field trips,
and term project in addition to lecture. Prerequisite:
323. II (4)
426
Ecological Methods Syllabus
An examination of methodology used for discerning
structure and function of natural ecosystems:
description of the physical environment, estimation
of population size, quantifying community structure,
and measurement of productivity. Includes an introduction
to general statistical techniques. Writing of
scientific papers and a focus on accessing the
scientific literature. Lecture, laboratory, and
field work. Prerequisite: 323 or consent of instructor.
II (4)
427
Conservation Biology and Resource Management
Integrated within a framework of conservation
biology, a technical introduction to the principles
and policies of forestry, fisheries, wildlife,
and land management. Laboratories include learning
techniques of resource management and identifying
common fish, wildlife, and trees. Essential field
trips view resource management and utilization
in action. Prerequisite: 323 or consent of instructor.
F (4)
441
Mammalian Physiology
An investigation of the principles of physiological
regulation. Part I: fundamental cellular, neural,
and hormonal mechanisms of homeostatic control;
Part II: interactions in the cardiovascular, pulmonary,
renal, and neuromuscular organ systems. Laboratory
allows direct observation of physiological regulation
in living animals. Prerequisites: 323 and CHEM
120. Anatomy and biochemistry recommended. I (4)
444
NeurobiologyISyllabus
Neurobiology is the study
of the nervous system and its relationship to
behavior and disease. This course examines the
structure and function of neurons and glia, neural
development, gross organization of the brain,
sensory and motor systems and higher functions
such as learning, memory and speech. Prerequisite:
BIOL 162. (4)OL 444:
Neurobiology
448
Immunology Syllabus
Consideration of the biology and chemistry of
immune response, including theoretical concepts,
experimental strategies and immunochemical applications.
Prerequisites: Any two of the following courses
in Biology: 328, 331, 348, 403, 407, 411, 441.
I (4)
475
Evolution Syllabus
Evolution as a process: sources of variation;
forces overcoming genetic inertia in populations;
speciation. Evolution of genetic systems and of
life in relation to ecological theory and earth
history. Lecture and discussion. Term paper and
mini-seminar required. Prerequisite: 323. I (4)
491,
492 Independent Study
Investigations or research in areas of special
interest not covered by regular courses. Open
to qualified junior and senior majors. Prerequisite:
written proposal for the project approved by a
faculty sponsor and the department chair. I II
(1-4)
495
Directed Study
Original experimental or theoretical research
open to upper division students intending to graduate
with a Bachelor of Science-Research Emphasis.
Requires a written proposal approved by a faculty
sponsor and the department chair. (2)
499
Senior Seminar Syllabus
The goal of this course is to assist students
in the writing and presentation of a paper concerning
a topic within biology which would integrate various
elements in the major program. A proposal for
the topic must be presented to the department
early in the spring term of the junior year. The
seminar may be linked to, but not replaced by,
laboratory independent study or intern-ship experience.
Satisfies the senior seminar requirement. (2)
