Z 501 RESEARCH (1-16)
Graduate-level research completed under faculty supervision.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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Z 503 THESIS (1-16)
Master's thesis, completed under faculty supervision.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 999 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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Z 505 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
For graduate students working toward a master's degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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Z 507 SEMINAR (1)
Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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Z 510 INTERNSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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Z 522 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY (5)
Descriptive, experimental and historical approach to the study of evolution and anatomy of all organ systems of vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes vertebrate developmental anatomy. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 523 ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Comparative environmental physiology of vertebrates with emphasis on adaptations to such aspects of the physical environment as temperature, water, ions, and gases. Consideration given to interactions between physiology and environment that influence the local and geographic distribution of animals. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 525 EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (5)
An integrated molecular, cellular and whole organism approach. Sequential embryonic events from gametogenesis through organogenesis. Discussion of experiments into mechanisms of these events; cellular interactions, pattern formation, regulation of gene expression, and cellular differentiation. Lab emphasizes descriptive vertebrate embryology with introduction to experimental methods. Lab fee. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 527 PALEOBIOLOGY (3)
Considers those aspects of the fossil record of potential use to life scientists, including the following topics: community history, biogeographic history, rates of evolution (taxonomic, phyletic, cladogenetic, behavioral, quantum), species problem as viewed with fossils, coevolution, overall history of life, speciation mechanisms. Lec.
PREREQS:
One year of biology and upper-division standing.
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Z 530 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Concepts and mechanisms of physiology, especially neural integration, sensory perception, muscle function, with specific examples from circulation, respiration, osmoregulation, kidney function and digestion. Lec.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 531 VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory. Courses may be taken in any order. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 532 VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory. Courses may be taken in any order. Lec/rec.
PREREQS:
Z 530 and graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 537 VERTEBRATE ENDOCRINOLOGY (4)
An exploration of vertebrate endocrinology that examines principles of hormone action, inter- and intracellular signaling mechanisms within endocrine axes, and comparative endocrine physiology, emphasizing concepts of homeostasis and methodologies for evaluating normal and pathophysiological function. Students are provided multiple forums for class participation, in the form of scientific presentations and "mini-reports."
PREREQS:
Graduate status or instructor approval required.
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Z 540 INSECT PHYSIOLOGY (3)
Fundamentals of insect physiology from the behavioral to the molecular level. Cellular physiology and hormonal control of molting, metamorphosis and reproduction. Overview of body functions: respiration, circulation, digestion, metabolism, and osmoregulation. Physiological basis of behavior: muscles and flight, structure and functions of the nervous system, sensory physiology and chemical communication. During the course the contributions of insect physiology to (1) an understanding of general physiological principles and (2) biorational methods of insect pest control are discussed.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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Z 547X INSECT SYSTEMATICS: DIVERSITY AND EVOLUTION (5)
With over half of all known species of organisms, insects are the most diverse group of life on the planet. This course is an in-depth examination of the evolutionary history, morphological and molecular diversity, and taxonomy of this incredible radiation. Lectures present current views on the phylogeny of the major lineages of insects, examining the origin of key traits, diversification of form, and natural history in light of phylogeny. Laboratories focus on learning to recognize and identify insect orders and families. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as ENT 547X.
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Z 551 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN MUSCULAR SYSTEM (4)
Overview of the orientation, innervation, and functional significance of muscles and muscle groups. Topics will include techniques of dissection, muscle identification, and variation on muscular anatomy. The laboratory component will consist of the dissection of the muscular anatomy of a human cadaver. Lab fee. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing or instructor approval.
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Z 556 PHYLOGENETICS (4)
Explores the theory and practice of modern phylogenetic analysis. Emphasis placed on tree reconstruction algorithms, assessment of statistical support, and contemporary issues in phylogenetics. Lab will focus on the use of phylogenetic software and the analysis of molecular data sets. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as BOT 556.
PREREQS:
ST 511
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Z 561 MARINE AND ESTUARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (4)
Comparative survey of eight major invertebrate phyla and many lesser-known phyla. Areas of emphasis will be 1) invertebrate identification, 2) natural history (diversity, habitat, feeding, behavior), and 3) comparative anatomy (adaptive significance of morphological structures). Laboratories and field trips will strongly supplement lecture material. Lec/lab. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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Z 564 MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3)
Lectures, group library research, and class debates on current issues regarding the conservation of biodiversity in the sea. Topics include overfishing, invasive species, eutrophication, marine pollution, and global warming, as well as means of addressing these threats. CROSSLISTED as FW 464/FW 564.
PREREQS:
BI 370 or BI 370H or equivalent. Seniors, postbacs, and graduate students only.
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Z 565 MARINE CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND POLICY (3)
Introduces the science-policy interface of ocean resource management. Through discussions, lectures, and independent projects, students will learn how policy is formulated at the state and federal levels, and the role of science in that process. Emphasizes current topics, such as ecosystem-based management. Graded P/N. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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Z 573 BIOLOGY OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES (3)
World families and distribution of amphibians and reptiles; evolution, population biology, life histories, current literature.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 574 SYSTEMATIC HERPETOLOGY (2)
A survey of the phylogenetic diversity of amphibians and reptiles of the United States. Identification through the use of keys will be stressed. Field trip fee. Lab fee. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 577 AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY (4)
Biology, ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic insects. Not offered every year.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 581 BIOGEOGRAPHY (3)
Covers the principles on which biogeography is based, past and present, plus a historical account of changing biogeography from the past to the present. Marine and nonmarine aspects are dealt with, involving what is known concerning both plants and animals. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 593 BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY (5)
Behavioral ecology with emphasis on both theoretical and empirical approaches. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 594 COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (5)
Theory and analysis of multispecies associations. Emphasis on extent to which existing ecological theory is supported by natural phenomena. Course considers how biotic and abiotic mechanisms interact to regulate community organization and stability in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
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Z 599 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
Topics and credits vary. Grading mode TBA. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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Z 601 RESEARCH (1-16)
Doctoral-level research under faculty supervision. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval.
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Z 603 THESIS (1-16)
Doctoral thesis completed under faculty supervision.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 999 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval.
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Z 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
For graduate students working toward doctoral degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval.
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