BDS 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits

Engage in research activities that involve generating, processing, analyzing, and/or drawing conclusions from large biological datasets. Through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to this field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.

BDS 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits

Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in the use of large datasets in scientific investigation.

BDS 211, USE AND ABUSE OF DATA: CRITICAL THINKING IN SCIENCE, 3 Credits

Critically examine how data analysis can support legitimate conclusions from biological datasets and also how deceptive visualizations, misleading comparisons, and spurious reasoning can lead to false conclusions. Analyze data to break down the logical flow of an argument and identify key assumptions, even when they are not stated explicitly.

Prerequisite: MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 211 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 212 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 227 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 228 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251HZ (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252HZ (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 253Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 253 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 256 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 256H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

BDS 310, FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL DATA SCIENCES, 4 Credits

Develops competency in scientific computing and data analysis with broad applications to the life sciences. Introduces the Python programming language as a versatile, powerful tool for visualizing and analyzing data and for performing reproducible research. Focuses on real-world datasets originating across the life sciences. Provides a foundation for future work in data-intensive disciplines.

Prerequisite: MTH 251Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251HZ (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 227 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: BDS 470, BOT 470

BDS 311, COMPUTATIONAL APPROACHES FOR BIOLOGICAL DATA, 4 Credits

Explores theory and practice behind widely used computational methods for biological data analysis. Covers principles of programming for reproducible research as well as computational techniques for testing hypotheses, inferring dataset parameters, and making predictions from biological data.

Prerequisite: BDS 310 with C- or better or CS 161 with C- or better or CS 162 with C- or better or CS 162H with C- or better

BDS 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BDS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BDS 411, ^ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL DATA: CASE STUDIES, 3 Credits

Synthesizes knowledge and skills in biology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science to implement, in writing, an analysis strategy.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Prerequisite: (BI 311 with C- or better or BI 311H with C- or better or BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better) and BDS 311 [C-] and (ST 352 [C-] or ST 412 [C-])

BDS 420, +REFLECT ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, 1 Credit

Reflects upon experiential learning projects and builds professional skills, including oral and a hard-copy written presentations, a curriculum vitae or resumé, and job or graduate school application. Requires students listening and responding to other student presentations.

Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation; CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement

Prerequisite: CORE 100 with D- or better or CORE 300 with D- or better or BA 100 with D- or better or BA 300 with D- or better or ED 100 with D- or better or ED 300 with D- or better or LA 100 with D- or better or LA 300 with D- or better or SCI 100 with D- or better or SCI 300 with D- or better or ENGR 110 with D- or better or ENGR 110H with D- or better or ENGR 310 with D- or better or Baccalaureate Core Student with a score of 1

BDS 446, NETWORKS IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes computational and applied mathematical methods for modeling and analyzing biological networks. Covers various network centralities, topological measures, clustering algorithms, probabilistic annotation models and inference methods. Introduces those concepts in the context of protein interaction, gene regulatory, and metabolic networks. Uses graph frameworks, data frames (and related data structures for data science), and programming in Python or R. CROSSLISTED as BDS 446/CS 446.

Prerequisite: CS 161 with C or better or BDS 310 with C or better or BDS 470 with C or better or BOT 470 with C or better or BOT 476 with C or better or ENGR 103 with C or better or ENGR 103H with C or better

Equivalent to: CS 446

Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in CS 325

BDS 472, ADVANCED COMPUTING FOR BIOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Examines machine learning or pattern recognition applications in analyses of biological data. Applies supervised learning techniques for recognizing useful patterns in genome-scale datasets, with emphasis on carefully considered scientific interpretation of machine learning model outcomes. Explores Python Scikit-Learn libraries for implementing model-based analyses.

Prerequisite: (BDS 311 with C- or better or CS 162 with C- or better or CS 162H with C- or better) and (BI 221Z [C-] or BI 221HZ [C-] or BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-] or BI 205 [C-])

Equivalent to: BDS 472X, BOT 472X

Recommended: BDS 474 and MTH 341

BDS 474, INTRODUCTION TO GENOME BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores how genomes underlie and influence biological phenomena, across the diversity of life, from prokaryotic microbes to eukaryotic multicellular organisms. Examines genome organization in the first part of the course: the structure of chromosomes and chromatin; genes and gene families; and mechanisms that remodel genomes, such as mutation, recombination and transposable elements. Summarizes models of genome expression and regulation in the second part of the course: transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and genotype-to-phenotype relationships. Illustrates how recent technological advances and genome-wide assays enable investigation of these topics.

Prerequisite: BI 311 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or BI 311H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or BB 314 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or BB 314H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or PBG 430 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: BDS 474X, BOT 474, BOT 474X

BDS 475, COMPARATIVE GENOMICS, 4 Credits

Explores principles of comparative genomics. Examines methods for genome assembly and annotation. Discusses genomic approaches for the study of structural change, whole genome duplication, gene family evolution, gene networks, gene regulation and epigenetics. Lab topics include the analysis of next generation sequencing data and conducting comparative genomic analyses.

Prerequisite: (BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or PBG 430 [D-])

Equivalent to: BOT 475

Recommended: Basic working knowledge of cell and molecular biology and genetics

BDS 477, POPULATION GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Translate fundamental knowledge on genetics and genomics to study evolution and functional genes in populations. Apply skills in computer science to process, analyze, and draw conclusions from microbial populations at the ecosystem level.

Prerequisite: BDS 310 with C- or better or CS 161 with C- or better or CS 162 with C- or better or CS 162H with C- or better

Equivalent to: BDS 477X, BOT 477X

Recommended: BI 311 or BDS 474

BDS 478, FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Introduces conceptual approaches and associated laboratory techniques that rely on genome-scale datasets to investigate the function of, and interactions between, genes as well as their RNA/protein products. Examples include: predicting protein function based on nucleotide and amino acid sequence analysis; large-scale genetic approaches to identifying novel genotype-phenotype associations; and analysis of transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic datasets, which measure changes in RNA transcripts, proteins and metabolites, respectively, to explore gene function and cellular/organismal networks. Provides a conceptual framework for understanding how the wide range of available large-scale technologies can be applied to solve biological problems.

Prerequisite: BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better

Equivalent to: BOT 460, BOT 478

BDS 491, CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN BIOLOGICAL DATA SCIENCE I, 3 Credits

Quantitative skills and biological thinking will be used to analyze and draw conclusions from real-world biological datasets. Projects will be completed in the context of small groups. Draws on skills in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and biology.

Prerequisite: (ST 352 with C- or better or ST 412 with C- or better) and (CS 162 [C-] or CS 162H [C-] or BDS 310 [C-] or BDS 470 [C-] or BOT 470 [C-] or BOT 476 [C-] or BB 485 [C-] or MTH 427 [C-])

BDS 546, NETWORKS IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes computational and applied mathematical methods for modeling and analyzing biological networks. Covers various network centralities, topological measures, clustering algorithms, probabilistic annotation models and inference methods. Introduces those concepts in the context of protein interaction, gene regulatory, and metabolic networks. Uses graph frameworks, data frames (and related data structures for data science), and programming in Python or R. CROSSLISTED as BDS 546/CS 546.

Equivalent to: CS 546

BDS 570, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, 3 Credits

Examines the basics of writing a well-organized computer program to perform tasks commonly needed for effective data analysis in the life sciences. Emphasizes reading data from various file formats, parsing relevant text-based information from data, putting information into storage structures, applying basic mathematical functions to data, and writing results to output files. Builds the foundation to apply programming to life science research.

BDS 572, ADVANCED COMPUTING FOR BIOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Examines machine learning or pattern recognition applications in analyses of biological data. Applies supervised learning techniques for recognizing useful patterns in genome-scale datasets, with emphasis on carefully considered scientific interpretation of machine learning model outcomes. Explores Python Scikit-Learn libraries for implementing model-based analyses.

Equivalent to: BDS 572X, BOT 572X

Recommended: BDS 574 and MTH 341

BDS 574, INTRODUCTION TO GENOME BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores how genomes underlie and influence biological phenomena, across the diversity of life, from prokaryotic microbes to eukaryotic multicellular organisms. Examines genome organization in the first part of the course: the structure of chromosomes and chromatin; genes and gene families; and mechanisms that remodel genomes, such as mutation, recombination and transposable elements. Summarizes models of genome expression and regulation in the second part of the course: transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and genotype-to-phenotype relationships. Illustrates how recent technological advances and genome-wide assays enable investigation of these topics.

Equivalent to: BDS 574X, BOT 574, BOT 574X

BDS 575, COMPARATIVE GENOMICS, 4 Credits

Explores principles of comparative genomics. Examines methods for genome assembly and annotation. Discusses genomic approaches for the study of structural change, whole genome duplication, gene family evolution, gene networks, gene regulation and epigenetics. Lab topics include the analysis of next generation sequencing data and conducting comparative genomic analyses.

Equivalent to: BOT 575, MCB 575

Recommended: BB 314 and (BI 311 or PBG 430) and basic working knowledge of cell and molecular biology and genetics

BDS 577, POPULATION GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Translate fundamental knowledge on genetics and genomics to study evolution and functional genes in populations. Apply skills in computer science to process, analyze, and draw conclusions from microbial populations at the ecosystem level.

Equivalent to: BDS 577X, BOT 577X

Recommended: BDS 570 and BDS 574

BDS 578, FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Introduces conceptual approaches and associated laboratory techniques that rely on genome-scale datasets to investigate the function of, and interactions between, genes as well as their RNA/protein products. Examples include: predicting protein function based on nucleotide and amino acid sequence analysis; large-scale genetic approaches to identifying novel genotype-phenotype associations; and analysis of transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic datasets, which measure changes in RNA transcripts, proteins and metabolites, respectively, to explore gene function and cellular/organismal networks. Provides a conceptual framework for understanding how the wide range of available large-scale technologies can be applied to solve biological problems.

Equivalent to: BOT 560, BOT 578

BDS 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits

Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits

Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in their respective disciplines.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 101, +*BOTANY: A HUMAN CONCERN, 4 Credits

Emphasizes the role of plants in the environment, agriculture and society. Teaches how to identify plant species using identification keys and how to write botanical descriptions. Includes molecular approaches to the study of plant function and genetic engineering.

Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BOT 101H

Available via Ecampus

BOT 101H, +*BOTANY: A HUMAN CONCERN, 4 Credits

Emphasizes the role of plants in the environment, agriculture and society. Teaches how to identify plant species using identification keys and how to write botanical descriptions. Includes molecular approaches to the study of plant function and genetic engineering.

Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BOT 101

BOT 220, +*INTRODUCTION TO PLANT BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Explores plant diversity from evolutionary perspective of the life cycles of four major groups of plants: Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Angiosperms and Gymnosperms. Focuses on mechanisms of evolution and cellular mechanisms of growth, development and responses to biotic and abiotic cues.

Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Available via Ecampus

BOT 301, *HUMAN IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Examines selected human impacts on ecosystems in depth, including air quality, global climate change, management of agricultural and forest resources, and threats to biological diversity. Discusses the causes, approaches to investigating, and potential solutions for each issue from a scientific and social perspective. Examines the adverse effects on ecosystems that result from each environmental problem.

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: BI 301

Recommended: One year of college biology or chemistry

BOT 313, PLANT STRUCTURE, 4 Credits

Explores the structural components of vascular plants and how plant structure relates to function, development, environment, evolution, and human use of plants.

Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with D- or better or BI 221HZ with D- or better or BI 221 with D- or better or BI 221H with D- or better) and (BI 222Z [D-] or BI 222HZ [D-] or BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-])) or (BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-]) or BOT 220 [D-]

Available via Ecampus

BOT 321, PLANT SYSTEMATICS, 4 Credits

Vascular plant classification, diversity, and evolutionary relationships. Emphasizes the collection and identification of ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants in Oregon.

Recommended: BI 223

Available via Ecampus

BOT 323, ^FLOWERING PLANTS OF THE WORLD, 3 Credits

Global perspective of plant biodiversity with a focus on evolutionary origins, classification, and evolutionary relationships of the major groups of plants. Development and application of scientific writing and utilization of online information resources in plant evolutionary biology.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Recommended: (BI 221, BI 222, BI 223) or (BI 204, BI 205, BI 206)

Available via Ecampus

BOT 324, *FUNGI IN SOCIETY, 3 Credits

Explores the diverse roles played by fungi in relation to human civilization and the natural environment.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Recommended: One course in biological sciences.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 325, *INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN PLANTS AND HUMANITY, 3 Credits

The unique attributes of plants--including aspects of their biochemistry, growth, structure, and physiology--have influenced all aspects of life on earth, from biogeochemical cycles to the rise and expansion of human civilizations. Plants are sources of medicines, stimulants, hallucinogens, fibers and woods, resins and latex, oils and waxes; plants have inspired technological innovation, exploration, and exploitation of people and the environment. Critically examines the intersections of plants with society and technology by exploring the roles plants have played in both historical and modern contexts.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Recommended: One course in biological sciences and junior standing.

BOT 331, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Surveys physiological processes in plants, including photosynthesis and plant metabolism, mineral nutrition and ion uptake processes, plant cell/water relations, regulation of plant growth and development, and transpiration and translocation.

Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with D- or better or BI 221HZ with D- or better or BI 221 with D- or better or BI 221H with D- or better) and (BI 222Z [D-] or BI 222HZ [D-] or BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-])) or (BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-]) or BOT 220 [D-]

Recommended: CH 123 or (CH 223Z and CH 229Z)

Available via Ecampus

BOT 332, LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN PLANT BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes laboratory experiences in the manipulation and observation of the genomic, cell and molecular processes in plant systems. Analyzes and interprets experimental data generated in plant systems. Focuses on training in basic laboratory skills, including the principles and procedures involved in the use of common items of laboratory instrumentation.

Prerequisite: (BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or BOT 331 with D- or better) and (CH 123 [D-] or ((CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-]) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-])) or ((CH 223Z [D-] or CH 223HZ [D-]) and (CH 229Z [D-] or CH 229HZ [D-])) )

Recommended: BI 311 or PBG 430

Available via Ecampus

BOT 341, PLANT ECOLOGY, 4 Credits

Study of higher plants in relation to their environment. The relationship of plant physiology and reproduction to environmental factors; competition and other species interactions; the structure, dynamics and analysis of vegetation.

Recommended: BOT 321 and BI 223

Available via Ecampus

BOT 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 406, PROJECTS: CURATORIAL ASSISTANT, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 407, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Equivalent to: BOT 407H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 407H, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BOT 407

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 411, +LEVERAGING YOUR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, 1 Credit

Guides students in leveraging their experiential learning activity (ELA), and prior coursework, to lift up their career development. Focuses on peer-to-peer written and oral communication, peer mentoring, and implementation of career development tools that are directed towards several goals: mapping job, graduate school, and career opportunities, reflecting on one's ELA and coursework, matching one's skills and motivations to opportunities, networking, and building a resume, curriculum vitae, and cover letter template, and developing effective communication skills. Emphasizes discipline-specific literacy and preparation for plant biology-related careers.

Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation; CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement

Prerequisite: CORE 100 with D- or better or CORE 300 with D- or better or LA 100 with D- or better or LA 300 with D- or better or SCI 100 with D- or better or SCI 300 with D- or better or BA 100 with D- or better or BA 300 with D- or better or ED 100 with D- or better or ED 300 with D- or better or ENGR 110 with D- or better or ENGR 110H with D- or better or ENGR 310 with D- or better or Baccalaureate Core Student with a score of 1

Available via Ecampus

BOT 413, FOREST PATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Analyzes effects of diseases on forest ecosystems. Focuses on recognition of important groups, prediction of pathogen responses to environmental changes, and management strategies for protection of forest resources. CROSSLISTED as BOT 413/FOR 413.

Prerequisite: BI 204 with C or better or BI 221Z with C or better or BI 221HZ with C or better or BI 221 with C or better or BI 221H with C or better or BI 213 with C or better or BI 213H with C or better or FES 240 with C or better

Equivalent to: FOR 413

BOT 416, AQUATIC BOTANY, 4 Credits

Taxonomy and ecology of aquatic vegetation, emphasizing freshwater and marine algae and the submergent vascular plants. Morphology, physiology, and classification of the algae; morphological and physiological adaptations of aquatic vascular plants; and primary production in aquatic ecosystems. Laboratory practice in the identification of local taxa. Field trips.

Recommended: BI 213 or BI 223

BOT 417, PHYCOLOGY, 4 Credits

Introduces micro- and macro-algal biology, reproduction and evolution. Emphasizes how the endosymbiosis theory ties algae together as a functional group. Explores algal diversity through lectures and experiential learning activities (e.g., laboratory, field trips). Develops skills in laboratory methods for isolation, culturing and maintenance of algae for aquaculture and research.

Equivalent to: BOT 417X

Recommended: One year of college-level biology

BOT 425, FLORA OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, 3 Credits

Vascular plant identification, terminology, and diagnostic characteristics of plant families. Lab emphasizes the use of keys for identification to the species level and ability to recognize by sight those plant families found in the Pacific Northwest. Field trips.

Recommended: BOT 321

BOT 440, FIELD METHODS IN PLANT ECOLOGY, 4 Credits

Concepts and tools for describing, monitoring, and experimenting on vegetation. Combines Web-based material, field experience at the student's location, and student projects.

Recommended: Course in ecology and a course in statistics.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 445, ADVANCED PLANT ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines how the abiotic environment, climate, and positive and negative biotic interactions produce variation in plant distribution, abundance, and diversity. Examines the role of plant diversity in the stability, productivity, succession, and flow of nutrients through ecosystems. Examines evidence for past and current population, community, and ecosystem responses to climate change. Evaluates primary scientific literature on the origin and maintenance of plant diversity in ecological systems.

Prerequisite: BOT 341 with C- or better or BI 370 with C- or better or BI 370H with C- or better or FES 341 with C- or better

BOT 451, PLANT PATHOLOGY, 4 Credits

Examines the causal agents, nature, and dynamics of plant disease. Examines the role of major diseases of economically important plants. Examines the biology of pathogens and the factors influencing disease development. Evaluates methods of disease diagnosis and principles of disease management.

Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-] or BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-] or BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or BOT 220 [C-]

Equivalent to: BOT 350

Available via Ecampus

BOT 461, MYCOLOGY, 4 Credits

Broad taxonomic survey of the fungi and their biology. Examines fungal life histories, systematics, ecology, and genetics, as well as ethnomycology. Introduces approaches to mycology in the field, including collection and preparation of specimens.

Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-]))

Available via Ecampus

BOT 462, FUNGAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines how fungi interact with other organisms and their environment. Course topics include but are not limited to: fungal diversity and distribution; fungal community ecology; fungal interactions with plants, insects, and bacteria; decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Prerequisite: BOT 461 with C- or better or BOT 341 with C- or better or BI 370 with C- or better or BI 370H with C- or better or FES 341 with C- or better or HORT 318 with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

BOT 465, LICHENOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology of lichens; includes structure, life histories, classification, and ecology.

Recommended: (BI 213 or BI 223) and two botany courses

Available via Ecampus

BOT 466, BRYOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology of bryophytes; includes structure, life histories, classification, and ecology.

Recommended: (BI 213 or BI 223) and two botany courses

BOT 480, PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND PHOTOBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the diverse use of light in biological systems, with particular emphasis on photosynthesis. Lectures will discuss the nature of light, light in the natural environment, light absorption in biological systems, use of light energy for photosynthesis, communication, defense, motility, and vision, as well as deleterious effects of light and its use for global monitoring satellite systems.

Recommended: One course in plant physiology or ecology

BOT 483X, PRIMARY PRODUCTION IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Covers major primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Explores both the bottom-up (light and nutrients) and top-down (grazing and mortality) controls on primary production. Addresses the ecosystem services provided by aquatic primary producers in supporting food webs and fisheries.

Prerequisite: (BI 211 with C- or better and BI 212 [C-]) or (BI 211H [C-] and BI 212H [C-]) or (BI 211 [C-] and BI 213 [C-]) or (BI 211H [C-] and BI 213H [C-]) or (BI 212 [C-] and BI 213 [C-]) or (BI 212H [C-] and BI 213H [C-]) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-]) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or (BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or (BI 221 [C-] and BI 222 [C-]) or (BI 221H [C-] and BI 222H [C-]) or (BI 221 [C-] and BI 223 [C-]) or (BI 221H [C-] and BI 223H [C-]) or (BI 222 [C-] and BI 223 [C-]) or (BI 222H [C-] and BI 223H [C-])

Recommended: BI 370 or BOT 341 or BI 450

BOT 488, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF PLANTS, 3 Credits

Introduces the mechanisms of plant responses to environmental change caused by humans, including atmospheric, nutrient, water, and global climate factors. Concepts are built around principles of plant environment relations.

Recommended: One course in plant physiology or ecology

BOT 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BOT 499H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BOT 499

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

BOT 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 513, FOREST PATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Analyzes effects of diseases on forest ecosystems. Focuses on recognition of important groups, prediction of pathogen responses to environmental changes, and management strategies for protection of forest resources. CROSSLISTED as BOT 513/FOR 513.

Equivalent to: FOR 513

Recommended: BI 204 or BI 221 or FES 240

BOT 516, AQUATIC BOTANY, 4 Credits

Taxonomy and ecology of aquatic vegetation, emphasizing freshwater and marine algae and the submergent vascular plants. Morphology, physiology, and classification of the algae; morphological and physiological adaptations of aquatic vascular plants; and primary production in aquatic ecosystems. Laboratory practice in the identification of local taxa. Field trips.

Recommended: BI 213 or BI 223

BOT 517, PHYCOLOGY, 4 Credits

Introduces micro- and macro-algal biology, reproduction and evolution. Emphasizes how the endosymbiosis theory ties algae together as a functional group. Explores algal diversity through lectures and experiential learning activities (e.g., laboratory, field trips). Develops skills in laboratory methods for isolation, culturing and maintenance of algae for aquaculture and research.

Equivalent to: BOT 517X

Recommended: One year of college-level biology

BOT 525, FLORA OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, 3 Credits

Vascular plant identification, terminology, and diagnostic characteristics of plant families. Lab emphasizes the use of keys for identification to the species level and ability to recognize by sight those plant families found in the Pacific Northwest. Field trips.

Recommended: BOT 321

BOT 540, FIELD METHODS IN PLANT ECOLOGY, 4 Credits

Concepts and tools for describing, monitoring, and experimenting on vegetation. Combines Web-based material, field experience at the student's location, and student projects.

Recommended: Course in ecology and a course in statistics.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 545, ADVANCED PLANT ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines how the abiotic environment, climate, and positive and negative biotic interactions produce variation in plant distribution, abundance, and diversity. Examines the role of plant diversity in the stability, productivity, succession, and flow of nutrients through ecosystems. Examines evidence for past and current population, community, and ecosystem responses to climate change. Evaluates primary scientific literature on the origin and maintenance of plant diversity in ecological systems.

Recommended: One undergraduate plant ecology course

BOT 551, PLANT PATHOLOGY, 4 Credits

Examines the causal agents, nature, and dynamics of plant disease. Examines the role of major diseases of economically important plants. Examines the biology of pathogens and the factors influencing disease development. Evaluates methods of disease diagnosis and principles of disease management.

Equivalent to: BOT 550

BOT 552, PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits

Analysis of host, pathogen, and environmental factors influencing the increase and spread of plant disease. Epidemiological theory will be used as a basis for developing and evaluating principles and concepts of plant disease management.

Recommended: BOT 451 or BOT 551

BOT 553, PLANT DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, 3 Credits

Diagnosis of plant diseases and identification of causal agents. Laboratory practice in identification techniques. Observation of symptoms exhibited by diseased plants in greenhouse and field locations. Field trips.

Recommended: BOT 451 or BOT 551

BOT 554, MOLECULAR BASIS OF PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS, 3 Credits

Explores the molecular, biochemical, and cellular level processes that mediate interactions between plants and pathogens, with an emphasis on the plant host responses to pathogens. Course topics include but are not limited to: recognition and signaling, gene expression and metabolic changes during interactions, resistance mechanisms (host and non-host), pathogen effectors, influence of abiotic stress on plant-pathogen interactions.

Recommended: (BOT 451 or BOT 551) and (BB 314 or BB 331 or BB 350)

BOT 555, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF INFECTIOUS PLANT DISEASES, 3 Credits

Examines how plant pathogens evolve and spread, and how their interactions with plants, microbes, and the environment shape these processes. Topics include but are not limited to: spatial and temporal dynamics of plant pathogens, plant and pathogen physiology and genetics, coevolutionary dynamics, plant disease emergence, population and community ecology of plant pathogens, and within-host interactions.

Recommended: BOT 451 or BOT 551

BOT 561, MYCOLOGY, 4 Credits

Broad taxonomic survey of the fungi and their biology. Examines fungal life histories, systematics, ecology, and genetics, as well as ethnomycology. Introduces approaches to mycology in the field, including collection and preparation of specimens.

BOT 562, FUNGAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines how fungi interact with other organisms and their environment. Course topics include but are not limited to: fungal diversity and distribution; fungal community ecology; fungal interactions with plants, insects, and bacteria; decomposition and nutrient cycling.

BOT 565, LICHENOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology of lichens; includes structure, life histories, classification, and ecology.

Recommended: (BI 213 or BI 223) and two botany courses

BOT 566, BRYOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology of bryophytes; includes structure, life histories, classification, and ecology.

Recommended: (BI 213 or BI 223) and two botany courses

BOT 570, COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Quantitative methods for the analysis of biotic communities, including community concepts, estimation of community composition parameters, theoretical aspects of multivariate methods of analyzing species-importance data, and overview of multivariate tools; hands-on computer analysis of data sets. CROSSLISTED as BOT 570/FW 570.

Equivalent to: FW 570

Recommended: BI 370 and (ST 412 or ST 512) and calculus

BOT 580, PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND PHOTOBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the diverse use of light in biological systems, with particular emphasis on photosynthesis. Lectures will discuss the nature of light, light in the natural environment, light absorption in biological systems, use of light energy for photosynthesis, communication, defense, motility, and vision, as well as deleterious effects of light and its use for global monitoring satellite systems.

Recommended: One course in plant physiology or ecology

BOT 583X, PRIMARY PRODUCTION IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Covers major primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Explores both the bottom-up (light and nutrients) and top-down (grazing and mortality) controls on primary production. Addresses the ecosystem services provided by aquatic primary producers in supporting food webs and fisheries.

BOT 588, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF PLANTS, 3 Credits

Introduces the mechanisms of plant responses to environmental change caused by humans, including atmospheric, nutrient, water, and global climate factors. Concepts are built around principles of plant environment relations.

Recommended: One course in plant physiology or ecology

BOT 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BOT 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

BOT 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 607, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 608, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BOT 692, SELECTED TOPICS: PLANT PATHOLOGY, 1-3 Credits

Selected topics concerning plant pathogens and plant disease processes, emphasizing current literature and theory. Topics vary from year to year.

Equivalent to: MCB 692

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

Recommended: BOT 550

BOT 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.