BB 111, INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS RESEARCH, 1 Credit

Designed to introduce biochemistry and biophysics students to departmental research opportunities and advisors.

BB 211, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II: MOLECULAR, MICROBIAL, BIOHEALTH, 1 Credit

Develop awareness of the elements of professional development, identify strategic areas for growth, and design an exploration plan. Emphasis is placed on being able to analyze career opportunities to determine the best mix of technical and professional skills needed for success as a biological science professional. CROSSLISTED as BB 211/BHS 211.

Equivalent to: BHS 211

BB 220, *CANCER: SOCIETY'S MALIGNANT SHADOW, 3 Credits

Explores the social context of our modern understanding of the group of diseases called cancer. Stimulates critical thinking about how trends in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care are influenced by the way we view social categories such as race, gender, and socioeconomic class. Demonstrates that access to medical advances is informed by societal beliefs regarding the role of government and other authoritative institutions. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination

BB 314, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Explores the fundamental concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell biology. Emphasizes cell structure and function at the molecular level.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (( (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-])) or CH 123 [C-])

Equivalent to: BB 314H, BI 314

Available via Ecampus

BB 314H, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Explores the fundamental concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell biology. Emphasizes cell structure and function at the molecular level.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (( (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-])) or CH 123 [C-])

Equivalent to: BB 314, BI 314

BB 315, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 3 Credits

Laboratory projects exploring the transmission of genetic information from storage to function will introduce students to fundamental molecular biology concepts and techniques, including isolation of DNA, construction of recombinant plasmids, quantification of gene expression in model organisms, polymerase chain reaction, and analysis of protein expression and subcellalar localization.

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

Equivalent to: BI 315

BB 317, ^SCIENTIFIC THEORY AND PRACTICE, 3 Credits

Teaches students the practice of biological science. Topics cover scientific theory, communications, ethics and critical evaluation.

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

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 317

BB 331, *INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Course dealing with the molecular basis of cellular function, with emphasis upon modern developments, and the foundation for practical applications of this knowledge. The course will involve the conceptual background necessary to appreciate the applications of molecular biology. Throughout the course opportunities will be given to discuss public policy issues and questions: What are the moral and practical problems that flow from identification of an individual as being at risk for a late-appearing genetic disorder, such as Huntington's disease or certain cancers? Does the scientific or public value of knowing the entire DNA sequence of the human genome justify a situation in which individual or small-scale research cannot be supported? What issues arise when the fruits of biological research, mostly publicly funded, are commercialized? Should a novel organism be patented? How can biotechnology be applied to environmental problems? (Bacc Core Course)

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

Prerequisite: CH 122 with D- or better or CH 202 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better or ((CH 232 with D- or better or CH 232H with D- or better) or (CH 262 with D- or better or CH 262H with D- or better or CH 272 with D- or better))

Available via Ecampus

BB 332, *MOLECULAR MEDICINE, 3 Credits

Provides students an understanding of medical advances from a rapidly evolving molecular point of view. Advances in knowledge of the human genome arising from DNA sequencing efforts and major leaps in understanding of the regulating cellular growth and division are presented in an easy-to-understand fashion appropriate for students in all majors. Course discussions and assignments will cover implications of advances in molecular medicine from ethical, economic, technical and societal standpoints. The aim of the course is to present technical material in a way that non-scientists will understand and conversely to summarize ethical, economic, and philosophical considerations in a way that the scientists understand the implications of these technologies. (Bacc Core Course)

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

Recommended: Any biology course.

BB 345, PYTHON FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGISTS, 3 Credits

Develop python programming language skills to analyze biomolecular data, particularly nucleic acid and protein sequences. Design python programs to represent and analyze biological sequences and data. Apply fundamental concepts including reading and writing of sequence files, subsequences, reverse complement, finding sequence patterns, subroutines, and control structures, parsing genomic data files, extracting information from biomolecular data, translating RNA to protein with basic python, curve fitting such as binding curves.

Recommended: Analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

BB 350, ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Service course for students desiring a short introduction to biochemistry.

Prerequisite: CH 331 with D- or better and CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Available via Ecampus

BB 360, INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE, 3 Credits

An introduction to the field of neuroscience. Topics include structure of neurons, outline of signaling in the central nervous system, Nernst equation, action potentials, synaptic transmission, chemical signaling in vision, disease and drugs.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) ) and (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])

Available via Ecampus

BB 361, NEUROSCIENCE OF SENSORY AND MOTOR SYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Provides advanced knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the sensory and motor systems and the interactions between them. These systems will be considered in the context of human physiology.

Prerequisite: BB 360 with C- or better

BB 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BB 399H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BB 399

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 401, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BB 401H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BB 405H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 405H, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BB 405

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 407, BIOCHEMISTRY/BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Informal seminars presenting information about research problems and careers and research programs on campus in biochemistry or biophysics.

Equivalent to: BB 407H

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

BB 407H, BIOCHEMISTRY/BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Informal seminars presenting information about research problems and careers and research programs on campus in biochemistry or biophysics.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BB 407

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

BB 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 450, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.

Prerequisite: CH 332 with D- or better or CH 336 with D- or better

Equivalent to: BB 450H

Available via Ecampus

BB 451, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.

Prerequisite: BB 450 with D- or better or BB 450H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BB 451H

Available via Ecampus

BB 453, BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits

Laboratory course for non-majors that introduces students to biochemistry and molecular biology techniques used to investigate the functional relationship between nucleic acid sequence, gene expression, and protein function.

Prerequisite: BB 451 with C- or better

BB 460, ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

History and theory of cell biology; microscopy and other techniques to study cells and organelles; membranes; organelles; protein import; cell signaling; cytoskeleton; polarity; cell cycle; stem cells; pattern formation; cancer biology.

Prerequisite: BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better or BI 314 with C- or better or BI 314H with C- or better or BB 451 with C- or better or BB 492 with C- or better

BB 470, CELL BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Apply physical, mathematical, and computational models to cellular and sub-cellular systems. Explore thermostatistics of two-state systems in biology and case studies including protein function, binding, and cooperativity. Examine biophysics and mechanics of membranes, modeling of macromolecular and protein structure, and diffusion and hydrodynamics at the molecular and cellular scales. Explore the connection between energetics and kinetics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium cellular processes.

Prerequisite: (BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (MTH 252 [C-] or MTH 252H [C-]) and ((PH 201 [C-] and PH 202 [C-] and PH 203 [C-]) or ((PH 211 [C-] or PH 211H [C-]) and (PH 212 [C-] or PH 212H [C-]) and (PH 213 [C-] or PH 213H [C-])) )

BB 481, MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE, 3 Credits

An introduction to structural biology, the discipline focused on understanding the structural properties of biological macromolecules--especially proteins and nucleic acids--and relating them to their function. Introduces students to the vocabulary and tools of this discipline, covering both the fundamental physico-chemical principles governing the structure and function of biological macromolecules and a selected set of widely used experimental and theoretical approaches to their characterization.

Prerequisite: BB 450 with D- or better or BB 490 with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

BB 482, BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Examines quantitative properties of biological systems and biological phenomena using concepts derived from mathematics and physics.

Prerequisite: BB 481 with D- or better and CH 440 [D-]

BB 483, ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS: CAPSTONE, 3 Credits

Covers applications of advanced biophysical techniques, and how these fit within the larger context of biochemistry, biology and society. Explores techniques and their applications to macromolecules as well as the scientific process. Techniques discussed include in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods, with an emphasis on biomolecular interactions.

Prerequisite: BB 482 with D- or better

BB 485, APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS, 3 Credits

Explores fundamental concepts needed to understand the software and methods used in bioinformatics. Discusses and evaluates contemporary techniques such as databases, gene and genome annotations, functional annotations, sequence alignment, motif finding, secondary structure prediction, phylogenetic tree construction, high-throughput sequence data, ChIP-Seq peak identification, transcriptome profiling by RNA-Seq, microRNA discovery and target prediction.

Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better or BI 205 with C- or better) and (BB 345 [C-] or CS 201 [C-] or CS 161 [C-])

Available via Ecampus

BB 486, ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits

Covers aspects of transmission genetics (Mendel’s laws, mapping strategies) informed by the machineries required for genetic information storage, transcription, translation, and protein processing. Analyses of state-of-the-art primary literature and lectures give a perspective on important “model” organisms, including examples from among bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals.

Prerequisite: (BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better) and (BB 492 [C-] or BB 451 [C-])

BB 490, BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, 3 Credits

Examines how the structure and function of biological macromolecules arises from the organic chemistry of their fundamental building blocks. The organic chemistry of biochemistry will be a focus, including the mechanisms by which enzymes catalyze biological reactions.

Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 336 with C- or better) and (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) )

BB 491, BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM, 3 Credits

Covers the mechanisms and regulation of the pathways by which cells break down fuel molecules, conserve some of the released energy in the form of reactive nucleotides, and use this energy to create biological building blocks from simpler metabolites.

Prerequisite: BB 490 with D- or better

BB 492, BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Focuses on genetic biochemistry, including the synthesis of nucleotides, DNA synthesis and repair, RNA synthesis and processing, and protein synthesis and modification.

Prerequisite: BB 490 with D- or better and BB 491 [D-]

BB 493, BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 1, 3 Credits

Laboratory course to accompany BB 450, BB 451 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: (BB 451 with D- or better or BB 451H with D- or better) or BB 492 with D- or better

Equivalent to: BB 493H

BB 494, BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 2, 3 Credits

Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: BB 493 with D- or better or BB 593 with D- or better or BB 315 with D- or better or BI 315 with D- or better

Equivalent to: BB 494H

BB 498, ASBMB CERTIFICATION EXAM, 0 Credits

A comprehensive, standardized test administered by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and used as a direct assessment of the discipline specific knowledge of seniors in the majors administered by the Biochemistry and Biophysics department. A pass will be given to all students who complete the exam. Contact the Biochemistry and Biophysics Program for more information.

BB 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

BB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 507, SEMINAR, 1-2 Credits

Section 1: Descriptions of campus research programs in biochemistry and biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student presentations of current research literature, 1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all entering departmental graduate students. Section 2: Presentation of departmental research seminar, 2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry and biophysics present a departmental research seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in the term the seminar is presented.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 550, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.

Recommended: CH 332

Available via Ecampus

BB 551, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.

Recommended: BB 550

Available via Ecampus

BB 560, ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

History and theory of cell biology; microscopy and other techniques to study cells and organelles; membranes; organelles; protein import; cell signaling; cytoskeleton; polarity; cell cycle; stem cells; pattern formation; cancer biology.

Recommended: BB 314 or BI 314 or BI 314H or BB 492 or BB 451

BB 570, CELL BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Apply physical, mathematical, and computational models to cellular and sub-cellular systems. Explore thermostatistics of two-state systems in biology and case studies including protein function, binding, and cooperativity. Examine biophysics and mechanics of membranes, modeling of macromolecular and protein structure, and diffusion and hydrodynamics at the molecular and cellular scales. Explore the connection between energetics and kinetics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium cellular processes.

BB 581, MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE, 3 Credits

An introduction to structural biology, the discipline focused on understanding the structural properties of biological macromolecules--especially proteins and nucleic acids--and relating them to their function. Introduces students to the vocabulary and tools of this discipline, covering both the fundamental physico-chemical principles governing the structure and function of biological macromolecules and a selected set of widely used experimental and theoretical approaches to their characterization.

Recommended: BB 450 or BB 490

Available via Ecampus

BB 582, BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Examines quantitative properties of biological systems and biological phenomena using concepts derived from mathematics and physics.

Prerequisite: BB 581 with D- or better

BB 583, ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS: CAPSTONE, 3 Credits

Covers applications of advanced biophysical techniques, and how these fit within the larger context of biochemistry, biology and society. Explores techniques and their applications to macromolecules as well as the scientific process. Techniques discussed include in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods, with an emphasis on biomolecular interactions.

Prerequisite: BB 582 with C or better

BB 585, APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS, 3 Credits

Explores fundamental concepts needed to understand the software and methods used in bioinformatics. Discusses and evaluates contemporary techniques such as databases, gene and genome annotations, functional annotations, sequence alignment, motif finding, secondary structure prediction, phylogenetic tree construction, high-throughput sequence data, ChIP-Seq peak identification, transcriptome profiling by RNA-Seq, microRNA discovery and target prediction.

Recommended: (BI 221 or BI 205) and (BB 345 or CS 201 or CS 161)

Available via Ecampus

BB 586, ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits

Covers aspects of transmission genetics (Mendel’s laws, mapping strategies) informed by the machineries required for genetic information storage, transcription, translation, and protein processing. Analyses of state-of-the-art primary literature and lectures give a perspective on important “model” organisms, including examples from among bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals.

Recommended: BB 314 and (BB 492 or BB 451)

BB 590, BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, 3 Credits

Examines how the structure and function of biological macromolecules arises from the organic chemistry of their fundamental building blocks. The organic chemistry of biochemistry will be a focus, including the mechanisms by which enzymes catalyze biological reactions.

BB 591, BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM, 3 Credits

Covers the mechanisms and regulation of the pathways by which cells break down fuel molecules, conserve some of the released energy in the form of reactive nucleotides, and use this energy to create biological building blocks from simpler metabolites.

Prerequisite: BB 590 with C or better

BB 592, BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Focuses on genetic biochemistry, including the synthesis of nucleotides, DNA synthesis and repair, RNA synthesis and processing, and protein synthesis and modification.

Prerequisite: BB 590 with C or better and BB 591 [C]

BB 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

BB 605, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 607, SEMINAR, 1-2 Credits

Section 1: Descriptions of campus research programs in biochemistry and biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student presentations of current research literature, 1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all entering departmental graduate students. Section 2: Presentation of departmental research seminar, 2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry and biophysics present a departmental research seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in the term the seminar is presented.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BB 650, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include enzyme kinetics, cell cycle and cancer, neurochemistry, oxidative stress, cell adhesion and motility. Most courses offered alternate years.

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

BB 651, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include cell surfaces, enzyme kinetics, metabolism, neurochemistry, trace element metabolism, biological oxidations, and bioenergetics. Most courses offered alternate years.

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

BB 652, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include enzyme kinetics, metabolism, neurochemistry, trace element metabolism, biological oxidations, and bioenergetics. Most courses offered alternate years.

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

BB 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 107, HEALTH PROFESSIONS: DENTAL, 1 Credit

Discussion of matters relating to a dental career. Includes application procedures, the importance of various requirements, admissions, professional school curricula, financing education and related matters. Speakers are included.

BHS 110, BIOHEALTH SCIENCES ORIENTATION, 1 Credit

Introduction of incoming BioHealth Sciences students to college life with an emphasis on faculties, facilities, services, and curricula in BHS. Exposure to career opportunities for students interested in the BioHealth Sciences.

Available via Ecampus

BHS 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: GS 199

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 211, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II: MOLECULAR, MICROBIAL, BIOHEALTH, 1 Credit

Develop awareness of the elements of professional development, identify strategic areas for growth, and design an exploration plan. Emphasis is placed on being able to analyze career opportunities to determine the best mix of technical and professional skills needed for success as a biological science professional. CROSSLISTED as BB 211/BHS 211.

Equivalent to: BB 211

BHS 255, *ALLIED HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

General properties of cellular microbes and viruses, microbial biochemistry and genetics, pathogenesis and disease, immunity, and microbial infections. Emphasizes medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Not intended for biological sciences majors. CROSSLISTED as BHS 255/MB 255.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: MB 255

Available via Ecampus

BHS 305, LABORATORY AND COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 2 Credits

Explores biological, technical, and bioinformatic concepts related to the analysis and preparation of microbiological samples relevant to human health and infection. Applies these concepts during the performance of activities, exercises, and computational analyses of microbial DNA sequence data.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: MB 305

Available via Ecampus

BHS 316, PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Focuses on interactions of the innate and adaptive immune responses in the context of infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and immunotherapies.

Prerequisite: MB 230 with C- or better or (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]))

Available via Ecampus

BHS 320, HUMAN BACTERIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of bacteria, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on the role of bacteria in human health and disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 320/MB 320.

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

Equivalent to: MB 320

BHS 323, ^MICROBIAL INFLUENCES ON HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits

Explores how microorganisms contribute in beneficial and detrimental ways to human health. Emphasizes microbial contributions to cancer, gut health, chronic infection and autoimmune diseases.

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

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BI 323

Available via Ecampus

BHS 329, MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduces basic principles of disease, focused on structural and functional changes of cells, tissues and organs, and their relationships to clinical disease. Emphasizes the cellular to organ level, but covers molecular mechanisms, as pertinent.

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

Available via Ecampus

BHS 340, HUMAN VIROLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of viruses, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on viruses causing human disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 340/MB 340.

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

Equivalent to: MB 340

Available via Ecampus

BHS 345, ^BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF NEUROPATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the causes, treatments, and human impact of neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more. Builds scientific writing and communication skills through analysis and discussion of assigned primary literature as well as an independently-developed research project. Emphasizes the importance of tailoring scientific writing to reach different audiences including experts, care providers, and patients.

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

Prerequisite: BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or BB 360 with D- or better or BI 232 with D- or better or BI 332 with D- or better

BHS 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 410, SCIENCE INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits

Supervised scientific work experience at selected cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, or companies.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

BHS 415, ONE HEALTH IN PRACTICE, 3 Credits

One health is the concept that human, animal and environmental health are all intertwined. Utilizes current one health issues such as disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance to encourage students from diverse fields to develop interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills. CROSSLISTED as BHS 415/VMB 415.

Equivalent to: VMB 415

Recommended: At least third-year standing.

BHS 490, BIOHEALTH SCIENCES CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits

Covers knowledge and professional skills that students will need to obtain and sustain a successful career in health-related professions. Explores career opportunities and learn how to successfully compete for jobs. Analyzes clinical research problem in BioHealth Sciences and communicate the results of this analysis.

Prerequisite: BHS 323 with D- or better or (MB 385 with D- or better and (MB 302 [D-] or MB 302H [D-]))

Available via Ecampus

BHS 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI LD1, GENERAL CREDIT, 1-16 Credits

BI LD2, GENERAL CREDIT, 1-16 Credits

BI 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.

BI 101, *ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION, GLOBAL CHANGE, 4 Credits

Introduction to ecosystems, including biodiversity, species interactions, human impacts, and conservation biology. Lectures introduce biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Hands-on laboratories focus on using organisms and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning. No previous science courses are required, intended for non-biological science majors. This course can be taken alone or in any combination with BI 102 or 103.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Available via Ecampus

BI 102, *ANIMAL BIOLOGY: GENES, BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE, 4 Credits

Introduction to how genetics shapes life on Earth, including how understandings of DNA and environmental factors are leading to biotechnological advances. Lectures introduce biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Hands-on laboratories focus on using organisms and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning. No previous science courses are required, intended for non-biological science majors. This course can be taken alone or in any combination with BI 101 and BI 103.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BI 102H

Available via Ecampus

BI 103, *HUMAN BIOLOGY: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 4 Credits

Introduction to the biology of humans, including aspects of human health and disease. Lectures introduce biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Hands-on laboratories focus on using organisms and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning. No previous science courses are required, intended for non-biological science majors. This course can be taken alone or in any combination with BI 101 and BI 102.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BI 103H

Available via Ecampus

BI 109, HEALTH PROFESSIONS: MEDICAL, 1 Credit

Discussion of matters relating to a medical career. Includes application procedures, the importance of various requirements, admissions, professional school curricula, financing education, and related matters. Speakers are included.

BI 111, INTRODUCTION TO MARINE LIFE IN THE SEA: MARINE HABITATS, 1 Credit

A field-focused learning experience exploring the varied marine life and habitats on the Oregon coast, including rocky shores, sandy beaches, mud flats, bays and estuaries. Students will also be introduced to the breadth of marine science course offerings and research at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center located in Newport, Oregon.

Equivalent to: FW 111

BI 112X, BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND MUSEUM SCIENCE, 1 Credit

Emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that explore topics related to biodiversity science through examination of, and activities with, natural history museum specimens. Explores varied approaches biologists use to study diverse groups like insects and other arthropods while gaining an appreciation for the amazing regional faunal diversity as well as the role of research collections and museum specimens in modern biological science.

BI 150, INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Survey of marine organisms, the environments they inhabit, and their evolutionary adaptations for thriving in those environments. The course will also highlight current conservation challenges that threaten marine life, such as climate change, overfishing, and pollution.

BI 175, *GENOMES, IDENTITIES AND SOCIETIES, 3 Credits

DNA's roles in shaping our senses of identity, individuality, and societal interconnectivity will be analyzed. New advances in genetic technology will be explored, along with their potential impacts on society. The relationships between genetics and discrimination will be examined with focus on cases from Oregon, America, and the world.

Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination

BI 196X, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: ZOOLOGY CAREERS, 1 Credit

Explores the online Zoology major and careers related to animals. Emphasizes professional development through relevant social and cognitive concepts. Examines online and regional experiential learning and networking opportunities. Highlights departmental and Ecampus student success resources.

BI 197, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 1 Credit

Integrative Biology faculty and other professionals introduce a variety of human health professions including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and others (veterinary medicine students take BI 198). Emphasizes professional development through exploring relevant social and cognitive concepts, as well as engaging in experiential learning and networking. Departmental and campus student success resources are highlighted.

BI 198, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: BIOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY, 1 Credit

Integrative Biology faculty and biology professionals introduce life science careers outside of human health professions (human health profession students take BI 197). Emphasizes professional development through exploring relevant social and cognitive concepts, as well as engaging in experiential learning and networking. Departmental and campus student success resources are highlighted.

Available via Ecampus

BI 199, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BI 199H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 199H, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 199

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 204, *INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I, 4 Credits

Foundations of biological sciences including scientific inquiry, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Significant emphasis throughout on the application of core concepts to solve human and environmental problems. Laboratory emphasizes skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design. Not intended for pre-health profession students.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Available via Ecampus

BI 205, *INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II, 4 Credits

Explores fundamental concepts in molecular and cellular biology, beginning with biomolecules and the origin of life, and ending with genomics. Emphasizes applications of molecular and cellular biology to solve human problems. Reinforces general course content, through companion laboratory experiments, while cultivating student skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design. Not intended for pre-health profession students.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: BI 204 with C- or better and (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271H (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Available via Ecampus

BI 206, *INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY III, 4 Credits

Explores basic plant and animal physiology from an evolutionary perspective. Significant emphasis on topics of importance to human society, including human and plant disease. Laboratory emphasizes skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design. Not intended for pre-health professional students.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: BI 204 with C- or better and (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271H (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Available via Ecampus

BI 211, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Origins of life, energy transformations, plant and animal diversity. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BI 211H

BI 211H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Origins of life, energy transformations, plant and animal physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 211

BI 212, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Cell biology, organ systems, plant and animal physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 224H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 212H

BI 212H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Cell biology, organ systems, plant and animal physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 224H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 212

BI 213, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Genetics, evolution, natural selection, and ecology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: CH 121 with D- or better or CH 201 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better or ((CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 213H

BI 213H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Genetics, evolution, natural selection, and ecology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: CH 121 with D- or better or CH 201 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better or ((CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 213

BI 221, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about the chemical and molecular basis of life, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and information flow at a cellular and molecular level. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 221H

BI 221H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about the chemical and molecular basis of life, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and information flow at a cellular and molecular level. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 221

BI 222, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about plant, and animal physiology, evolution, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and systems at an organismal level. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 222H

BI 222H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about plant, and animal physiology, evolution, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and systems at an organismal level. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 222

BI 223, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: POPULATIONS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about diversity, evolution, and ecology; specifically, evolutionary relationship, transformation of energy and matter, information flow and systems at a population level or above. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 223H

BI 223H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: POPULATIONS, 4 Credits

Introduction to fundamental biological concepts and theories about diversity, evolution, and ecology; specifically, evolutionary relationship, transformation of energy and matter, information flow and systems at a population level or above. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )

Equivalent to: BI 223

BI 231, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The first of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human skeleton, muscular and integumentary systems. BI 231 is a required prerequisite to BI 232 and BI 233. The BI 241 Lab is optional but prerequisite for either of the subsequent BI 242 or BI 243 lab courses in the series. Lec.

BI 232, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The second of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lec.

Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

BI 233, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The third of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lec.

Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

BI 241, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The first of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection), course topics address fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.

Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

BI 242, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The second of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and dissection of preserved specimens with a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.

Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better and BI 232 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and BI 241 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

BI 243, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The third of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and dissection of preserved specimens with a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.

Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better and BI 233 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and BI 241 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

BI 254, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits

First of a three-term series. Explores the fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and examines the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems.

Available via Ecampus

BI 255, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits

Second of a three-term series. Explores the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite: BI 254 with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

BI 256, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits

Third of a three-term series. Explores the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems.

Prerequisite: BI 254 with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

BI 298, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BIOLOGISTS II, 1 Credit

Students will develop awareness of the elements of professional development, identify strategic areas for growth, and design an exploration plan. Emphasis is placed on being able to analyze career opportunities to determine the best mix of technical and professional skills needed for success as a biological science professional.

Equivalent to: BI 298H

BI 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 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. CROSSLISTED as BI 301/BOT 301.

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

Equivalent to: BOT 301

Recommended: One year of college biology or chemistry

BI 306, *ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Biological, physical, and chemical nature of both natural and human-disturbed ecosystems. Topics include population and conservation ecology, toxins in the food chain and in the environment, forest decline and acid rain, eutrophication of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and ecosystem restoration. Offered alternate years. (Bacc Core Course)

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

Equivalent to: BI 306H

Recommended: One year of college biology and chemistry

BI 306H, *ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Biological, physical, and chemical nature of both natural and human-disturbed ecosystems. Topics include population and conservation ecology, toxins in the food chain and in the environment, forest decline and acid rain, eutrophication of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and ecosystem restoration. Offered alternate years. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 306

Recommended: One year of college biology and chemistry

BI 309, TEACHING PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BI 311, GENETICS, 4 Credits

Explores fundamentals of transmission, population and molecular genetics.

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

Equivalent to: BI 311H

Available via Ecampus

BI 311H, GENETICS, 4 Credits

Explores fundamentals of transmission, population and molecular genetics.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

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

Equivalent to: BI 311

BI 319, ^THEORY, PRACTICE AND DISCOURSE IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, 3 Credits

The practice of science and the critical evaluation of scientific claims are explored though writings, discussions and presentations. Topics including the scientific method, ethics and the role of science in society are examined along with implications for professionals ranging from health care to environmental biology. Strategies for effectively communicating science with diverse audiences are emphasized.

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

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-])

Available via Ecampus

BI 323, ^MICROBIAL INFLUENCES ON HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits

Explores how microorganisms contribute in beneficial and detrimental ways to human health. Emphasizes microbial contributions to cancer, gut health, chronic infection and autoimmune diseases.

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

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BHS 323

BI 331, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The first of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems. Lec.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) ) and (CH 123 [C-] or ((CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])) ) and BI 341 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

BI 332, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The second of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lec.

Prerequisite: BI 331 with C- or better and BI 342 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

BI 333, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

The third part of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lec.

Prerequisite: BI 332 with C- or better and BI 343 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

BI 341, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The first of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems. Lab.

Corequisites: BI 331

BI 342, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The second of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection), dissection of preserved specimens, and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lab.

Corequisites: BI 332

BI 343, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

The third of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection),dissection of preserved specimens, and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lab.

Corequisites: BI 333

BI 346X, OCEAN SOLUTIONS, 0-3 Credits

Introduces environmental and policy challenges in marine systems then explores various technological and policy strategies to address those challenges. Develops a conceptual framework to examine potential environmental, social, and economic implications of proposed mitigation strategies via lectures, group and individual library research, fieldtrips to coastal locations, and in-class and online discussions.

BI 347, *OCEANS IN PERIL, 3 Credits

The interactions of society and the marine environment, emphasizing the ecological, biogeochemical, economic, sociological, and political significance of the oceans. Topics of current critical importance will include marine pollution, protecting marine habitats, conserving marine biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture, ocean energy, biogeochemical change, global warming, ocean acidification, and sea level rise.

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

Prerequisite: BI 101 with C- or better or BI 102 with C- or better or BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better or BI 213 with C- or better or BI 213H with C- or better or BI 204 with C- or better or BI 150 with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

BI 348, *HUMAN ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

The impact of humans on the environment, emphasizing the political, sociological, and ecological consequences of human population growth. Topics of current critical importance will include global warming trends, destruction of the ozone layer, consequences of pollution, habitat destruction, the loss of biodiversity, and conservation biology. (Bacc Core Course)

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

Equivalent to: Z 348

Available via Ecampus

BI 351, MARINE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Ecological interactions and principles in different marine habitats. Topics include the organisms (plants, invertebrates, vertebrates) found in major habitats and interactions between organisms. Habitats discussed include coral reefs, rocky shores, kelp forests, near-shore waters, open-ocean waters, and the deep sea. Emphasis is placed on how organism-organism interactions produce varying patterns of distribution, abundance, body size, diversity, stability, and succession.

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

Equivalent to: Z 351

Available via Ecampus

BI 353, PACIFIC NORTHWEST COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS, 4 Credits

A field-based introduction to the diversity of ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest coast. Biological and physical processes affecting the distribution, structure, community composition and physical features of these systems are explored through a variety of lectures and field trips. Ecosystem services and human impacts are examined.

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

BI 358, SYMBIOSES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 3 Credits

Overview of the diversity of mutualistic symbioses and their roles in the natural environment. Integrative approach, from ecosystem to molecule, to the examination of certain key mutualisms. Offered even years

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-]))

BI 370, ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines the interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments at the population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels of organization.

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

Equivalent to: BI 370H

Available via Ecampus

BI 370H, ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines the interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments at the population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels of organization.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

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

Equivalent to: BI 370

BI 371, ^ECOLOGICAL METHODS, 3 Credits

Experimental design, data collection, analysis and synthesis in ecological studies; local ecosystems emphasized.

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

Prerequisite: BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better

BI 373, ^FIELD METHODS IN MARINE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Exposure to research methods used in field studies of the marine rocky intertidal ecosystem. Research projects and writing exercises provide students with hands-on experience of collecting, analyzing, and presenting marine ecological data.

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

Prerequisite: (BI 351 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-])

Recommended: ST 352

BI 375, FIELD METHODS IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, 4 Credits

Observation and application of theory and practice in ecological restoration. Using site visits and hands-on research, explores the roles in restoration of fire, local adaptation, disturbance history, natural history, beaver, and soils, including visits to several active and completed restoration projects and overnights in the field. Lab.

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

BI 382X, INTERSECTIONS OF BIODIVERSITY AND BUDDHIST CULTURES IN NEPAL, 3 Credits

Examines the intersections of biodiversity concepts and Buddhist cultures in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area of Nepal. Investigates Western biodiversity frameworks across scales, from DNA to species to ecosystem. Explores cultural diversity of Himalayan Buddhist traditions in Nepal, and their relationships with nature. Compares Western scientific concepts of biodiversity to Buddhist outlooks on biodiversity.

BI 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BI 401H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 401H, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 401

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BI 405H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

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

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

BI 407, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Equivalent to: BI 407H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 407H, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 407

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 409, ADVANCED TEACHING PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

BI 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

BI 419X, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION, 1 Credit

Covers basic methods and principles of scientific illustration, focusing on biological topics, through student projects that illustrate organisms or concepts. Media covered include pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, as well as some digital tools. Each student will complete one or two illustrations for their term project, as well as a portfolio.

BI 427, PALEOBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Fossils provide a direct window into the evolution, extinction, and ecology of past life on Earth. A process-based study of the marine and terrestrial fossil record is taken to explore the topics of preservation, macroevolution, extinction of biotas, biomechanics, paleoecology, and climate change. Required laboratory and weekend field trip.

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or GEO 203 [D-]

BI 445, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits

Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.

Prerequisite: BI 311 with D- or better or BI 311H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BI 445H

Available via Ecampus

BI 445H, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits

Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: BI 311 with D- or better or BI 311H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BI 445

BI 450, ^MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY, 15 Credits

A comprehensive lecture and laboratory introduction to the flora and fauna of the marine environment approached from the level of the organism to ecosystem. Ecological patterns and processes characteristic of marine communities will be emphasized. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR.

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

Prerequisite: (BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-])

Recommended: ST 352

Available via Ecampus

BI 451, FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN MUSCULAR SYSTEM, 4 Credits

In-depth dissection of the orientation, innervation, and functional significance of muscles and muscle groups. Topics include muscle identification, joint anatomy and variation of human form. Student expectations include vascularization and detailed joint anatomy. The laboratory component will consist of the dissection of the muscular anatomy of a human cadaver. Lab fee.

Prerequisite: ((BI 231 with D- or better and BI 241 [D-]) or (BI 331 [D-] and BI 341 [D-])) and ((BI 232 [D-] and BI 242 [D-]) or (BI 332 [D-] and BI 342 [D-])) and ((BI 233 [D-] and BI 243 [D-]) or (BI 333 [D-] and BI 343 [D-]))

BI 456, PHYLOGENETICS, 4 Credits

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. Offered even years.

Prerequisite: (ST 351 with D- or better or ST 351H with D- or better) and (ST 352 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ST 411 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or BI 445 [D-] or BI 445H [D-])

BI 481, BIOGEOGRAPHY, 3 Credits

Biogeography is the study of the distribution of biodiversity. Focuses on abiotic (geological, climatological) and biotic (ecological, evolutionary) factors that govern diversity across space and through time, emphasizing assembly of communities, global change, and conservation in today’s rapidly changing world. Offered odd years.

Prerequisite: BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better

BI 483, POPULATION BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Theoretical and empirical views of the structure and function of populations from across the tree of life, emphasizing the integration of ecological and evolutionary approaches.

Prerequisite: (MTH 241 with D- or better or MTH 251 with D- or better or MTH 251H with D- or better or MTH 227 with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-]) and (ST 352 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ST 411 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or BI 370 [D-] or BI 370H [D-])

Available via Ecampus

BI 485, MONSTER BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Scientists seek to explain what exists and why things are. An alternative approach is to ask why things are not. Biological and physical laws are used to critically and rigorously assess why monsters from literature, television and film are not possible in the real world.

Prerequisite: (BI 311 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BI 311H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (BI 370 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or BI 370H (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

BI 495, DISEASE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to disease ecology--the study of disease processes in natural populations and communities. Focuses on (I) the role parasites play in the ecology and evolution of animal populations, including humans; and (II) the relevance of ecological and evolutionary considerations in managing infectious diseases. Not offered every year.

Prerequisite: BI 370 with C- or better or BI 370H with C- or better

BI 498, SENIOR ASSESSMENT AND SURVEY, 0 Credits

Programmatic assessment of the biological knowledge and undergraduate experiences of Biology and Zoology seniors. Students must complete the course CANVAS assignments during their final undergraduate term.

Available via Ecampus

BI 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BI 499H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BI 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: BI 499

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 101, FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Provides some extra preparation for students before enrolling in a general chemistry course. Emphasizes the skills required to be successful in general chemistry and the use of those skill in the context of chemistry concepts.

Prerequisite: Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046 or MTH 095 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 103 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 105 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 105Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 228 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 241 (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 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

CH 110, *ROYGBIV: THE CHEMISTRY OF COLORS, 4 Credits

An introduction to the concepts of chemistry and the importance of these concepts in understanding color. Lec/lab.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Available via Ecampus

CH 121, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students who have had no previous training in chemistry and for those whose college aptitude test scores indicate the need for a more elementary introduction to chemistry. Entering students are expected to have a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation.

Available via Ecampus

CH 122, *GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits

A general chemistry sequence intended for majors in fields other than the physical sciences.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 121 with C- or better or (CH 201 with C- or better or (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better))

Available via Ecampus

CH 123, *GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits

A general chemistry sequence intended for majors in fields other than the physical sciences.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 122 with C- or better or (( (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) and (CH 262 [C-] or CH 262H [C-] or CH 272 [C-])) or (CH 202 [C-] and CH 205 [C-]))

Available via Ecampus

CH 130, GENERAL CHEMISTRY OF LIVING SYSTEMS, 4 Credits

Introduction to organic chemistry and the chemistry of biological systems. Organic nomenclature and fundamental reactions, emphasizing topics such as amino acids, proteins, biochemical energy, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Intended as a terminal course in chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher numbered chemistry courses. Lec/lab. Does not count toward a chemistry minor.

Available via Ecampus

CH 140, GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 6 Credits

An introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry. Intended as a terminal course in chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher numbered chemistry courses.

Recommended: Entering students should have a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation

CH 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits

This course is repeatable for 3 credits.

CH 201, CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, 3 Credits

A sequence of selected chemistry topics for engineering students.

Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 254 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 254H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Available via Ecampus

CH 202, CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, 3 Credits

A sequence of selected chemistry topics for engineering students.

Prerequisite: CH 121 with C- or better or CH 201 with C- or better or CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

CH 205, LABORATORY FOR CH 202, 1 Credit

Three-hour weekly session for the development of laboratory skills in general chemistry for engineers.

Prerequisite: CH 202 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

CH 220, CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY, 1 Credit

Course for chemistry majors that discusses strategies for success in the study of chemistry and the varied career opportunities available. Topics range from surviving freshman chemistry to choices of advanced classes, study abroad opportunities, internships, getting into and succeeding in graduate school, choices of chemical careers in academia, industry, government, non-governmental organizations, and using chemistry as a foundation for careers in other areas such as law and business.

CH 231, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 231 is a lecture course; CH 261 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 261)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture

Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (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 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (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 Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: CH 231H

Available via Ecampus

CH 231H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 231 is a lecture course; CH 261 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 261)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (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 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (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 Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: CH 231

CH 232, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pre-pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 232 is a lecture course; CH 262 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 262)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture

Prerequisite: (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better) or CH 221 with C- or better

Equivalent to: CH 222, CH 225H, CH 232H

Available via Ecampus

CH 232H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pre-pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 232 is a lecture course; CH 262 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 262)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better) or CH 221 with C- or better

Equivalent to: CH 222, CH 225H, CH 232

CH 233, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 233 is a lecture course; CH 263 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 263)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture

Prerequisite: (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) or CH 222 with C- or better

Equivalent to: CH 223, CH 226H, CH 233H

Available via Ecampus

CH 233H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 233 is a lecture course; CH 263 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 263)

Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) or CH 222 with C- or better

Equivalent to: CH 223, CH 226H, CH 233

CH 261, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 231, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Corequisites: CH 231

Equivalent to: CH 261H, CH 271

CH 261H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 231, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Corequisites: CH 231H

Equivalent to: CH 261, CH 271

CH 262, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 232, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 261 with D- or better or CH 261H with D- or better or CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 232

Equivalent to: CH 262H, CH 272

CH 262H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 232, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: CH 261 with D- or better or CH 261H with D- or better or CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 232H

Equivalent to: CH 262, CH 272

CH 263, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 233, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 262 with D- or better or CH 262H with D- or better or CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 233

Equivalent to: CH 263H, CH 273

CH 263H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 233, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: CH 262 with D- or better or CH 262H with D- or better or CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 233H

Equivalent to: CH 263, CH 273

CH 271, *LABORATORY FOR CH 231 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Corequisites: CH 231

Equivalent to: CH 271H

CH 272, *LABORATORY FOR CH 232 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 232

Equivalent to: CH 272H

CH 273, *LABORATORY FOR CH 233 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit

A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better

Corequisites: CH 233

Equivalent to: CH 273H

CH 324, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

A basic course in modern chemical analysis. Self-paced laboratory. CH 130 does not meet the prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisite: CH 123 with D- or better or CH 223 with D- or better or CH 226H with D- or better or ((CH 233 with D- or better or CH 233H with D- or better) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-]))

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

CH 331, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.

Prerequisite: CH 123 with C- or better or CH 223 with C- or better or CH 226H with C- or better or ((CH 233 with C- or better or CH 233H with C- or better) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-]))

Equivalent to: CH 331H

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

Available via Ecampus

CH 331H, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: CH 123 with C- or better or CH 223 with C- or better or CH 226H with C- or better or ((CH 233 with C- or better or CH 233H with C- or better) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-]))

Equivalent to: CH 331

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

CH 332, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.

Prerequisite: CH 331 with C- or better

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

Available via Ecampus

CH 334, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.

Prerequisite: CH 123 with D- or better or CH 223 with D- or better or CH 226H with D- or better or ((CH 233 with D- or better or CH 233H with D- or better) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-]))

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

CH 335, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.

Prerequisite: CH 334 with D- or better

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

CH 336, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.

Prerequisite: CH 335 with D- or better

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

CH 337, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY, 4 Credits

Laboratory course in organic chemistry for nonmajors, designed to supplement CH 331, CH 332 and CH 334, CH 335, CH 336.

Prerequisite: (CH 331 with D- or better and CH 332 [D-]) or (CH 334 [D-] and CH 335 [D-] and CH 336 [D-])

CH 361, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits

First term of integrated laboratory program for chemistry majors highlighting techniques in organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. First-hand experience is gained using specialized glassware, scientific equipment and instrumentation plus computers. Essential technical laboratory standards and technical writing are emphasized. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: ((CH 221 with D- or better and CH 222 [D-] and CH 223 [D-]) or (CH 224H [D-] and CH 225H [D-] and CH 226H [D-]) or ((CH 231 [D-] or CH 231H [D-]) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-]) and (CH 262 [D-] or CH 262H [D-] or CH 272 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-]) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-])) and (MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (PH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 334 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

Equivalent to: CH 361H

CH 361H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits

First term of integrated laboratory program for chemistry majors highlighting techniques in organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. First-hand experience is gained using specialized glassware, scientific equipment and instrumentation plus computers. Essential technical laboratory standards and technical writing are emphasized. Lec/lab.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: ((CH 221 with D- or better and CH 222 [D-] and CH 223 [D-]) or (CH 224H [D-] and CH 225H [D-] and CH 226H [D-]) or ((CH 231 [D-] or CH 231H [D-]) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-]) and (CH 262 [D-] or CH 262H [D-] or CH 272 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-]) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-])) and (MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (PH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 334 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

Equivalent to: CH 361

CH 362, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits

First-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: (CH 361 with D- or better or CH 361H with D- or better) and CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 362H

CH 362H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits

First-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 361 with D- or better or CH 361H with D- or better) and CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 362

CH 390, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments and the effects of technology thereon.

Prerequisite: CH 331 with D- or better or CH 334 with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

CH 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Discussion of special topics in chemistry.

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

Recommended: Completion of Bacc Core in the physical sciences

CH 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: CH 407H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: CH 407

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 411, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, bonding models for molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and metal-ligand complexes.

Recommended: One year of general chemistry

Available via Ecampus

CH 412, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing on main-group compounds, transition metal complexes, and solid-state chemistry.

Prerequisite: CH 411 with D- or better

CH 417X, COORDINATION AND BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Analyzes fundamental aspects of metalloenzymes in metabolism and synthesis, technical applications of hydrogenases, or metal-containing pharmaceuticals. Explores concepts of coordination chemistry in biological environments and analyzes the influence of such an environment on the reactivity of a metal center. Gains foundational tool for the development of metalloenzyme applications, material synthesis, and pharmaceutical development.

CH 420X, TRANSFERABLE PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS FOR CHEMISTS, 1 Credit

Examine key interpersonal and leadership skills for working in teams. Utilize strategies for time management to balance research and academic goals. Develop keys software and presentation skills for research. Analyze scientific literature to develop independent research questions and deconstruct a peer-reviewed journal article to identify how to convey science. Use the literature search to design a solution to global challenges in human health, the environment, and energy. Build a resume with marketable and transferable skills from this course.

Equivalent to: CH 320X

CH 421, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, instrumentation, and treatment of data.

Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 440

CH 422, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, basic electronics and instrumentation, and treatment of data.

Recommended: One year of general chemistry and college physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 441

CH 424, BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Analytical methods employed in the study of biologically important molecules. Separations (chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.

Recommended: One year of organic chemistry and one term of organic chemistry laboratory.

CH 435, STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS, 4 Credits

Use of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra for determination of structures and stereochemistry of complex organic molecules.

Prerequisite: CH 336 with D- or better

CH 440, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with D- or better or MTH 254H with D- or better

Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics

Available via Ecampus

CH 441, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: (CH 440 with C- or better or CHE 311 with C- or better) and (MTH 254 [C-] or MTH 254H [C-])

Available via Ecampus

CH 442, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: (MTH 254 with D- or better or MTH 254H with D- or better) and CH 441 [D-]

Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics

Available via Ecampus

CH 450, INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Elementary wave mechanics and matrix mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum basis of chemical structure.

Prerequisite: CH 442 with D- or better

Recommended: One year college physics

CH 461, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 421 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 461H

CH 461H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lec/Lab.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 421 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 461

CH 462, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 441 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-])

Equivalent to: CH 462H

Recommended: CH 422

CH 462H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 441 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-])

Equivalent to: CH 462

Recommended: CH 422

CH 463, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-]) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 463H

CH 463H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-]) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 463

CH 464, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 464H

Recommended: CH 461 or CH 324

CH 464H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits

Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

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

Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Equivalent to: CH 464

Recommended: CH 461 or CH 324

CH 470, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 470/SCI 470.

Equivalent to: SCI 470

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

CH 472, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 470/SCI 470. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 472/SCI 472.

Prerequisite: SCI 470 with C or better or CH 470 with C or better

Equivalent to: SCI 472

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

CH 474, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits

Build on skills gained in CH 472/SCI 472 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 474/SCI 474.

Prerequisite: SCI 472 with C or better or CH 472 with C or better

Equivalent to: SCI 474

Recommended: Undergraduate juniors and seniors in STEM majors

CH 482, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, 3 Credits

Introduces the definitions and basic principles of materials chemistry in secondary batteries. Examines the chemistry and materials currently in use and proposed for power batteries and storage batteries. Discusses in detail the state-of-the-art technologies for lithium-ion batteries, including anode and cathode materials. Addresses the opportunities about emerging storage batteries and other topics related to successful battery startup companies.

Recommended: College-level physics and additional background in chemistry or materials science

Available via Ecampus

CH 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

CH 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Student should enroll in the seminar section that meets the specific divisional requirements for credits and grading scheme or that is designated for teaching or mentoring programs.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 511, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, bonding models for molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, metal-ligand complexes, sol-gel chemistry and nanochemistry.

Recommended: CH 442 or CH 542

CH 512, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing on main-group compounds, transition metal complexes, and solid-state chemistry.

Prerequisite: CH 511 with C or better

CH 513, SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, 3-4 Credits

Basic principles of chemistry are applied to descriptions of structure-property relationships in inorganic solids. Topics include crystal structure, materials synthesis, chemical bonding, electronic properties, optical properties, and magnetism. Students who register for 4 credits will perform independent study of an advanced topic based on research literature.

This course is repeatable for 4 credits.

Recommended: CH 442 or CH 542

CH 517X, COORDINATION AND BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Analyzes fundamental aspects of metalloenzymes in metabolism and synthesis, technical applications of hydrogenases, or metal-containing pharmaceuticals. Explores concepts of coordination chemistry in biological environments and analyzes the influence of such an environment on the reactivity of a metal center. Gains foundational tool for the development of metalloenzyme applications, material synthesis, and pharmaceutical development.

CH 520X, TRANSFERABLE PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS FOR CHEMISTS, 1 Credit

Examine key interpersonal and leadership skills for working in teams. Utilize strategies for time management to balance research and academic goals. Develop keys software and presentation skills for research. Analyze scientific literature to develop independent research questions and deconstruct a peer-reviewed journal article to identify how to convey science. Use the literature search to design a solution to global challenges in human health, the environment, and energy. Build a resume with marketable and transferable skills from this course.

CH 521, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, instrumentation, and treatment of data.

Recommended: One year of college chemistry and physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 540

CH 522, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, basic electronics and instrumentation, and treatment of data.

Recommended: One year of college chemistry and physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 541

CH 524, BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Analytical methods employed in the study of biologically important molecules. Separations (chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: VM 524, VMB 524

Recommended: One year of organic chemistry and one term of organic chemistry laboratory.

CH 535, STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS, 4 Credits

Use of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra for determination of structures and stereochemistry of complex organic molecules.

Recommended: CH 336

CH 540, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Recommended: MTH 254 and one year of college chemistry and one year of college physics

Available via Ecampus

CH 541, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Recommended: (CH 440 or CHE 311) and MTH 254

Available via Ecampus

CH 542, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Recommended: CH 541

Available via Ecampus

CH 550, INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Elementary wave mechanics and matrix mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum basis of chemical structure.

Prerequisite: CH 542 with C or better

Recommended: One year college physics

CH 553, CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS, 3 Credits

The laws of chemical thermodynamics applied to analyze properties of gases, gas mixtures, liquid solutions, fluctuations, critical phenomena, and magnetic systems. Not offered every year.

Recommended: CH 542

CH 570, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 570/SCI 570.

Equivalent to: SCI 570

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

CH 572, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 570/SCI 570. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 572/SCI 572.

Prerequisite: SCI 570 with C or better or CH 570 with C or better

Equivalent to: SCI 572

Recommended: STEM graduate students

CH 574, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits

Build on skills gained in CH 572/SCI 572 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 574/SCI 574.

Prerequisite: SCI 572 with B or better or CH 572 with B or better

Equivalent to: SCI 574

Recommended: Graduate students in STEM

CH 582, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, 3 Credits

Introduces the definitions and basic principles of materials chemistry in secondary batteries. Examines the chemistry and materials currently in use and proposed for power batteries and storage batteries. Discusses in detail the state-of-the-art technologies for lithium-ion batteries, including anode and cathode materials. Addresses the opportunities about emerging storage batteries and other topics related to successful battery startup companies.

Recommended: College-level physics and additional background in chemistry or materials science

Available via Ecampus

CH 584, INSTRUMENTS AND ONLINE INTERACTIONS IN THE SCIENCES, 3 Credits

Examine methods and technologies for and incorporating virtual instruments and online interactions into laboratory courses to support learners in becoming critical thinkers and creative producers of their knowledge and understanding in science.

Recommended: Basic computer literacy and one year of general chemistry, physics or biology

CH 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

CH 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Student should enroll in the seminar section that meets the specific divisional requirements for credits and grading scheme or that is designated for teaching or mentoring programs.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

CH 615, SELECTED TOPICS INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 0-8 Credits

This course is repeatable for 8 credits.

CH 616, CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION, 4 Credits

Principles of crystallography and x-ray diffraction as applied to the structural characterization of both single crystals, powders, and thin films.

Equivalent to: CH 516

Recommended: At least one upper-level undergraduate inorganic chemistry course

CH 625, MATERIALS AND SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, 3 Credits

Covers scientific principles of surface and structural characterization techniques. Explores methods to study both macro- and nano-scale properties. Emphasizes surface and interfacial analysis of metals, semiconductors, and dielectric materials. Applies basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to understand scientific fundamentals and operating principles of spectroscopy and microscopy-based techniques. Covers a range of experimental methods for determining surface structure, elemental composition, and chemical states. Topics including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, low energy electron diffraction, scanning tunneling microscopy, low energy ion scattering, and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. CROSSLISTED as CH 625/CHE 625/MATS 625/PH 625.

Equivalent to: CHE 625, MATS 625, PH 625

CH 630, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 530

Recommended: CH 336 and (CH 442 or CH 542)

CH 631, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 531

Recommended: CH 630

CH 632, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 532

Recommended: CH 336 and (CH 442 or CH 542)

CH 633, HYPOTHESIS, EVIDENCE, AND ARGUMENT IN CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Appraise and evaluate scientific lectures and identify different aspects of lecture mechanics. Construct an abstract for a scientific presentation and analyze a set of lecture slides. Argue the need for a scientific project and defend a line of scientific inquiry.

CH 636, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in organic chemistry and their application to special fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and biosynthesis of natural products. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 536

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 637, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with advances in organic chemistry, specifically focusing on biosynthesis of natural products and enzyme reaction mechanisms. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order.

Equivalent to: CH 537

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 638, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in organic chemistry and their application to special fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and biosynthesis of natural products. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 538

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 651, QUANTUM MECHANICS OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES, 3 Credits

Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 551

Recommended: CH 450 or CH 550

CH 652, QUANTUM MECHANICS OF MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, 3 Credits

Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 552

Recommended: CH 651

CH 660, SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Theoretical concepts and methodology of optical spectrochemical methods of analysis, components of spectrometers, flame and electrothermal atomic spectrophotometry, ICP atomic emission spectrometry, molecular absorption and fluorescence spectrometry.

Equivalent to: CH 560

Recommended: CH 442 or CH 542

CH 661, SEPARATIONS: CHROMATOGRAPHY AND RELATED METHODS, 4 Credits

Theory, instrumentation, and practice of modern separation techniques (gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, electrokinetic separations) and sample preparation methods; handling and interpretation of chromatographic and electrophoretic data.

Equivalent to: CH 561

Recommended: CH 440 or CH 540

CH 662, ANALYTICAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits

Study of current, voltage and time relationships in electrochemical cells. Offered alternate years.

Equivalent to: CH 562

Recommended: CH 442

CH 680, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure dynamics determination (UV-visible, near-IR light sources, x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (ultrafast, nonlinear, multidimensional, multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron), physical chemistry of condensed phase systems (biomolecules, aqueous solution, novel materials, ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules, structural dynamics of complex systems. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.

Prerequisite: CH 550 with B- or better

Equivalent to: CH 580

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 681, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure determination (x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron, Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 581

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 682, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure determination (x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron, Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 582

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 683, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 583

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 684, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 584

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 685, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 585

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 686, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 586

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 687, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 587

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 688, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits

Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: CH 588

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

CH 697, MASS SPECTROMETRY OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, 4 Credits

Physical principles of mass spectrometric instrumentation and interpretation of the mass spectra of organic compounds and biomolecules. Not offered every year.

Equivalent to: TOX 637

IB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

Graduate-level research completed under faculty supervision.

Equivalent to: Z 501

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 503

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

IB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

For graduate students working toward a master's degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.

Equivalent to: Z 505

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 506, PROJECTS: OUTREACH, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: BI 506

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 507

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 510

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 511, INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION, 2 Credits

Introduces the Department of Integrative Biology and its graduate major, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Describes strategies and resources vital for success within the department and at OSU. Connects students with faculty and staff from various university offices supporting graduate education. Emphasizes common philosophies, goals, and policies essential for navigating diverse research fields and achieving academic milestones in Integrative Biology graduate studies.

IB 512, INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY GTA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1 Credit

Provides instructional support and professional development for first year graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in Integrative Biology. Focuses on developing a foundation for quality instruction, facilitation, and leadership as GTAs and professionals. Best practices, skills, theory and knowledge necessary for effective teaching, facilitation, and assessment of student learning are explored.

This course is repeatable for 3 credits.

IB 513, PROPOSAL WRITING, 3 Credits

Explores the development of grant or fellowship proposals, emphasizing research question formulation, budget development, methodological detail, and intellectual merit and broader impact considerations. Develops strategies for identifying suitable grant opportunities and equips students to recognize proposal components, develop research questions, and prepare proposals through effectively integrating feedback and reviewing and critiquing peers' work. Includes preparing to submit a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program proposal.

IB 515, SCIENCE COMMUNICATION: MAKING YOUR SCIENCE MATTER, 2 Credits

A practical, hands‐on course designed to help science graduate students build knowledge and skills for engaging with audiences beyond their scientific peers. The science of science communication, the cultures of journalism and public policy, the changing roles of scientists in society, and science advocacy will be explored through lectures, invited talks, in‐class discussions and exercises.

IB 516, ANALYTICAL WORKFLOWS, 4 Credits

Examines and implements the theory and implementation of efficient, reproducible workflows including best practices in scientific programming, project management, and collaboration for computational, analytical, and data-driven biological research.

IB 517X, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ETHICS, 2 Credits

Explores ethics and its roles in scientific research and decision making through case studies from diverse biological science subdisciplines. Reviews major Western ethical frameworks and then evaluates them from alternative feminist, indigenous, and other global perspectives. Emphasizes tools for evaluating ethical issues and broader challenges in biological sciences.

IB 518, SCIENCE AND POLICY, 2 Credits

An introduction to the science-policy interface in a ‘post-truth’ society. The formulation of state and federal public policy is examined, as well as and role of science and scientist in informing policy, management decisions and public understanding. Current topics are emphasized.

IB 519X, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, 2 Credits

Explores methods and principles of scientific illustration and visual communication, focusing on biological topics, to create projects that illustrate organisms or concepts. Examines pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, digital tools and other media.

IB 522, COMPARATIVE/FUNCTIONAL VERTEBRATE ANATOMY, 5 Credits

Phylogenetically-based study of the form and function of vertebrate organ systems, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and sensory. Lab emphasizes comparative form through dissection, and function through non-invasive experimentation.

Equivalent to: Z 522

IB 523, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Comparative environmental physiology of animals 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.

Equivalent to: Z 523

IB 527, PALEOBIOLOGY, 0-4 Credits

Fossils provide a direct window into the evolution, extinction, and ecology of past life on Earth. A process-based study of the marine and terrestrial fossil record is taken to explore the topics of preservation, macroevolution, extinction of biotas, biomechanics, paleoecology, and climate change. Required laboratory and weekend field trip.

Equivalent to: BI 527

IB 531, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY I, 4 Credits

Systems/concepts covered include motor reflexes, autonomic nervous system, digestion/metabolism, renal and osmoregulatory, endocrine and reproductive systems.

IB 532, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY II, 3 Credits

Systems/concepts covered include blood, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary.

Equivalent to: Z 532

IB 538, BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to the neurobiological basis of animal behavior. Examines behavior in the context of sensory physiology, motor control, neural circuity, and cellular processes.

Equivalent to: Z 538

IB 545, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits

Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.

Equivalent to: BI 545

IB 554, EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Examines the evolutionary forces that have produced such varied and complex genomes across the tree of life. The processes by which genomes can be structured, maintained, and remodeled (by nature or by humans) are explored through scientific literature. Special emphasis will be given to recent technological advances in genomics, along with their potential impacts on individuals and society. Offered odd years.

IB 556, PHYLOGENETICS, 4 Credits

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. Offered even years.

Equivalent to: BI 556

IB 577, AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology, ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic insects. Two required Saturday field trips. Offered odd years.

Equivalent to: Z 577

IB 581, BIOGEOGRAPHY, 3 Credits

Biogeography is the study of the distribution of biodiversity. Focuses on abiotic (geological, climatological) and biotic (ecological, evolutionary) factors that govern diversity across space and through time, emphasizing assembly of communities, global change, and conservation in today’s rapidly changing world. Offered odd years.

Equivalent to: BI 581

IB 583, POPULATION BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Theoretical and empirical views of the structure and function of populations from across the tree of life, emphasizing the integration of ecological and evolutionary approaches.

Equivalent to: BI 583

IB 586X, ECOPHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments, emphasizing the physiological adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive diverse environmental conditions. Examines water and salt balance, temperature regulation, oxygen acquisition and energy budgets. Discusses integrative systems that coordinate physiological responses as well as causes and consequences of failure. Reviews and presents current literature and case studies in the context of global change.

IB 592, THEORETICAL ECOLOGY, 4 Credits

A treatment of the central concepts of theoretical ecology, with emphasis on the analysis and modeling of single populations and multispecies communities. Topics include discrete- and continuous-time models of population growth, stochastic and deterministic processes, and the response of populations and communities to pulse and press perturbations. Offered odd years.

Equivalent to: BI 592

IB 593, BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Integrates evolutionary and ecological perspectives to analyze how the behavior of animals affects their ability to survive and reproduce. Examines the concept of proximate and ultimate causes. Analyzes and critiques contrasting ideas in behavioral ecology and equips students to articulate, evaluate, and apply behavioral ecology concepts to primary scientific literature, fostering research skills in Integrative Biology.

IB 594, COMMUNITY ECOLOGY, 5 Credits

Theory and analysis of multispecies associations. Emphasis on extent to which existing ecological theory is supported by natural phenomena. Considers how biotic and abiotic mechanisms interact to regulate community organization and stability in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. Offered odd years.

Equivalent to: Z 594

IB 595, DISEASE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to disease ecology--the study of disease processes in natural populations and communities. Focuses on (I) the role parasites play in the ecology and evolution of animal populations, including humans; and (II) the relevance of ecological and evolutionary considerations in managing infectious diseases. Offered even years.

Equivalent to: BI 595

IB 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Topics and credits vary. Grading mode TBA. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.

Equivalent to: Z 599

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 601

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

IB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 603

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

IB 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

For graduate students working toward doctoral degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.

Equivalent to: Z 605

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 110, ORIENTATION TO MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Introduction of incoming microbiology students to college life with an emphasis on faculties, facilities, services, and curricula in microbiology. Exposure to career opportunities in microbiology.

MB 230, +*INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Explores microbiology as it affects our everyday lives. Examines the fundamental roles and properties of microorganisms across the Tree of Life, and their impact on health, food/water sanitation, environment, industry, and genetic engineering. Engages in scientific conversations discussing historical and current concepts in microbiology, and their relevance to daily life and to society. Builds proficiency in hands-on laboratory experiments, and analysis and communication of the results.

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

Equivalent to: MB 230H

MB 255, *ALLIED HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

General properties of cellular microbes and viruses, microbial biochemistry and genetics, pathogenesis and disease, immunity, and microbial infections. Emphasizes medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Not intended for biological sciences majors. CROSSLISTED as BHS 255/MB 255.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BHS 255

Available via Ecampus

MB 290, SUCCESS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Science skills, science literacy, ethics, and professional development to build a successful career in Microbiology. Learn the process of research, access and analyze primary literature, evaluate user-generated science content, practice professional skills, and identify and plan for experience-building opportunities such as jobs, research and internships. Sophomore standing or higher.

MB 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Equivalent to: MB 299H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 299H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: MB 299

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 302, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes cytology, physiology, virology, growth and control of growth with coverage of the role of microorganisms in nature, in disease, and as useful tools.

Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 335 with C- or better) and (( (BI 212 with C- or better or BI 212H with C- or better) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) )

Equivalent to: MB 302H

Available via Ecampus

MB 302H, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes cytology, physiology, virology, growth and control of growth with coverage of the role of microorganisms in nature, in disease, and as useful tools.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 335 with C- or better) and (( (BI 212 with C- or better or BI 212H with C- or better) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) )

Equivalent to: MB 302

MB 303, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Development of laboratory techniques; exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in MB 302.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

MB 305, LABORATORY AND COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 2 Credits

Explores biological, technical, and bioinformatic concepts related to the analysis and preparation of microbiological samples relevant to human health and infection. Applies these concepts during the performance of activities, exercises, and computational analyses of microbial DNA sequence data.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: BHS 305

MB 310, BACTERIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits

Introduces concepts of bacterial molecular genetics. Topics including DNA replication, mutation, DNA repair, DNA recombination, transposons, bacteriophages, genetic manipulation, and gene regulation.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (BB 314 [D-] or BB 314H [D-]) and (BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

MB 311, ^MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY LAB: A WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE, 3 Credits

Scientific writing, laboratory notebook composition, experimental design, and laboratory experiments in bacterial molecular biology.

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

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 310 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 312, BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM, 3 Credits

Molecular structure and function, macromolecular assembly, energy production and use, and cellular growth.

Prerequisite: MB 310 with D- or better and BB 451 [D-]

Equivalent to: MB 304

Recommended: BB 450

MB 314, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

A survey of the diversity, ecology, and physiology of microbes in aquatic systems, with emphasis on their roles in food webs, chemical cycling, and human health. Provides the background knowledge and quantitative/analytical skills necessary to interpret and critique current and historical research in the fields of general aquatic microbiology.

Prerequisite: (CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better or CH 121 with D- or better) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-] or CH 122 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-] or CH 123 [D-])

MB 320, HUMAN BACTERIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of bacteria, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on the role of bacteria in human health and disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 320/MB 320.

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

Equivalent to: BHS 320

MB 330, *DISEASE AND SOCIETY, 3 Credits

Infectious disease has many effects on the development of society, and likewise, human interactions affect the development of disease. The course examines these interactions with a focus on the role of race, class, and economic status in the development of epidemics. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination

Available via Ecampus

MB 340, HUMAN VIROLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of viruses, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on viruses causing human disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 340/MB 340.

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

Equivalent to: BHS 340

Available via Ecampus

MB 385, ^EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND EPIDEMICS, 3 Credits

Emerging and reemerging infectious disease is a contemporary global issue of great concern. To understand and evaluate the issue, the course covers germ theory, disease history and ecology, microbial pathogenesis and the immune response, historic plagues, and the biological, environmental, population and social changes that contribute to disease emergence.

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

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with D- or better or BI 211H with D- or better) and (BI 212 [D-] or BI 212H [D-]) and (BI 213 [D-] or BI 213H [D-])) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-]) and (BI 223 [D-] or BI 223H [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 385

MB 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: MB 399H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: MB 399

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Conference: Instruction in microbiology.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 406, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Reading and Conference/Instructor in Microbiology.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 410, OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP, 1-10 Credits

Supervised work experience at selected cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, clinics or companies. Maximum of 10 credits allowed but no more than 3 credits may be used to satisfy microbiology major requirement of 36 credits.

This course is repeatable for 10 credits.

MB 416, IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores basic theory and applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics, and cellular immunology. Examines immunologically related diseases.

Prerequisite: BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 450H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

MB 417, IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory on the applications of current immunological techniques.

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 416 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 420, MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY, 3 Credits

Explores microbial evolution from the earliest lifeforms to the modern roles of microbes in global biogeochemical cycles. Emphasizes fundamental concepts in microbial genomics and metagenomics using the global carbon cycle as a backdrop to understanding the evolution of microbial biodiversity. Covers foundational concepts needed for later coursework in genome bioinformatics.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with C or better or MB 302H with C or better or BB 314 with C or better or BB 314H with C or better

MB 422, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Examine patterns of microbiological communities and how those patterns relate to environmental factors. Collect and process samples, analyze the resultant data and present those results. Focus on the microbial ecology of freshwater and marine systems as a foundation for discovery and learning using current analytical techniques.

Prerequisite: MB 303 with D- or better and MB 314 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 430, BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS, 3 Credits

Examines bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Explores the role of the immune system in pathogenesis and protection.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or MB 310 [D-]) and (BB 451 [D-] or BB 491 [D-])

MB 434, VIROLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines properties of viruses, their biology and pathogenesis. Emphasizes viruses causing human and animal diseases.

Prerequisite: (BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better) or (BB 450 with D- or better or BB 450H with D- or better) or BB 490 with D- or better

MB 435, PATHOGENIC MICROBES LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory experiments to illustrate concepts presented in MB 430 and/or MB 434, focusing on pathogenic microorganisms.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (MB 303 [D-] or MB 303H [D-]) and (MB 430 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MB 434 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

MB 436, THE HUMAN MICROBIOME, 3 Credits

Examines the biodiversity, function, and medical importance of the communities of microorganisms that inhabit the human body. A diverse array of topics will be discussed, including how the human microbiome is studied, case studies of specific aspects of the human microbiome, and emerging theories of how the microbiome influences human health.

Prerequisite: BI 314 with D- or better or BI 314H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 440, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and intoxication; also basic principles in contamination control and germicidal treatment during processing, preparing, and distributing food for consumption.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 441, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/MB 540.

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 448, MICROBE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, 3 Credits

Explores the interactions of microorganisms with their environment and each other in a variety of natural habitats. Examines the roles and uses of microbes in anthropogenic activities such as pollution and climate change. Investigates microbial adaptations that enable their widespread success in all environments. Illustrates the roles of trophic interactions in maintaining carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better

MB 456, MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biotechnology, focusing on the use of microorganisms as tools in everyday applications, in genetic engineering, and in medical, industrial, agricultural, and environmental processes. Covers current topics such as CRISPR, systems and synthetic biology, biofuels and vaccines. Includes excursions into general plant, animal, and medical biotechnology, as well as the biotechnology workforce, regulations and ethics.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better or BI 221 with D- or better or BI 221H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or BB 331 with D- or better or BB 450 with D- or better or BEE 362 with D- or better

MB 479, FERMENTATION MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduction to fermentation microbiology that emphasizes the evolution of key physiological traits and biochemical pathways within key microbial genera. Explores the microbial ecology of processes used to make alcoholic beverages, food ingredients, and fermented foods. CROSSLISTED as FST 479/MB 479.

Prerequisite: (BB 350 with D- or better or BB 450 with D- or better) and (MB 302 [D-] or MB 302H [D-])

Equivalent to: FST 479

Available via Ecampus

MB 480, GENERAL PARASITOLOGY, 3 Credits

Covers a broad overview of parasitology with emphasis on medical parasitology. Explores important groups and host/parasite relationships among all taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including mammals.

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

Available via Ecampus

MB 490, MICROBIOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits

Capstone experience for microbiology students to practice professional skills necessary to sustain a career in science. Students will work in teams to analyze research data and communicate this analysis, in addition to explore career opportunities and learn how to successfully compete for jobs.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 491, FISH DISEASES IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE, 3 Credits

Introduction to diseases of fish including pathogens important to aquaculture and ornamental industries as well as to wild fish populations and conservation programs. CROSSLISTED as FW 491/MB 491 and FW 591/MB 591.

Equivalent to: FW 491

Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division fisheries or biology

MB 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Recommended: One term of biology

MB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 506, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

MB 507, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MB 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 511, SCIENTIFIC SKILLS, 1 Credit

Foundational skills for success in graduate school. Students will also become familiar with ongoing research programs in three active programs in the Microbiology Program.

MB 512, HIGHLIGHTS OF MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Designed for students to gain familiarity with the history of microbiology through reading, reviewing and writing about great papers in the field. Students also meet the Microbiology Program faculty and students, and learn about some of the research in the Microbiology Program through attending colloquium.

MB 513, MICROBIAL SYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Presentation of a modern view of microbiology through the lens of microbes' influences on our planet's habitats and inhabitants. Discusses current research and the use of advanced techniques to illustrate how microbiology is contributing to many cross-disciplinary problems that can involve engineering, public health, sociology, ecology, geology, etc.

MB 516, IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores basic theory and applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics, and cellular immunology. Examines immunologically related diseases.

Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in BB 450 or BB 490

MB 517, IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory on the applications of current immunological techniques.

Recommended: MB 303 and completion or concurrent enrollment in MB 516

MB 520, MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY, 3 Credits

Explores microbial evolution from the earliest lifeforms to the modern roles of microbes in global biogeochemical cycles. Emphasizes fundamental concepts in microbial genomics and metagenomics using the global carbon cycle as a backdrop to understanding the evolution of microbial biodiversity. Covers foundational concepts needed for later coursework in genome bioinformatics.

Recommended: MB 302 or BB 314

MB 522, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Examine patterns of microbiological communities and how those patterns relate to environmental factors. Collect and process samples, analyze the resultant data and present those results. Focus on the microbial ecology of freshwater and marine systems as a foundation for discovery and learning using current analytical techniques.

MB 530, BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS, 3 Credits

Examines bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Explores the role of the immune system in pathogenesis and protection.

Recommended: (MB 302) and (BI 311 or MB 310) and (BB 451 or BB 491)

MB 534, VIROLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines properties of viruses, their biology and pathogenesis. Emphasizes viruses causing human and animal diseases.

Recommended: BB 314 or BB 450 or BB 490

MB 540, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and intoxication; also basic principles in contamination control and germicidal treatment during processing, preparing, and distributing food for consumption.

Recommended: MB 302

MB 541, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/MB 540.

Prerequisite: MB 540 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better

Recommended: MB 302 and MB 303

MB 548, MICROBE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, 3 Credits

Explores the interactions of microorganisms with their environment and each other in a variety of natural habitats. Examines the roles and uses of microbes in anthropogenic activities such as pollution and climate change. Investigates microbial adaptations that enable their widespread success in all environments. Illustrates the roles of trophic interactions in maintaining carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Recommended: MB 302 or BB 314

MB 556, MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biotechnology, focusing on the use of microorganisms as tools in everyday applications, in genetic engineering, and in medical, industrial, agricultural, and environmental processes. Covers current topics such as CRISPR, systems and synthetic biology, biofuels and vaccines. Includes excursions into general plant, animal, and medical biotechnology, as well as the biotechnology workforce, regulations and ethics.

Recommended: ENVE 541

MB 579, FERMENTATION MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduction to fermentation microbiology that emphasizes the evolution of key physiological traits and biochemical pathways within key microbial genera. Explores the microbial ecology of processes used to make alcoholic beverages, food ingredients, and fermented foods. CROSSLISTED as FST 579/MB 579.

Equivalent to: FST 579

Recommended: (BB 350 or BB 450) and MB 302

MB 580, GENERAL PARASITOLOGY, 3 Credits

Covers a broad overview of parasitology with emphasis on medical parasitology. Explores important groups and host/parasite relationships among all taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including mammals.

Available via Ecampus

MB 591, FISH DISEASES IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE, 3 Credits

Introduction to diseases of fish including pathogens important to aquaculture and ornamental industries as well as to wild fish populations and conservation programs. CROSSLISTED as FW 491/MB 491 and FW 591/MB 591.

Equivalent to: FW 591

Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division fisheries or biology

MB 599, SELECTED TOPICS, 0-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 24 credits.

MB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MB 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 607, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MB 610, INTERNSHIP, 1-9 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 668, MICROBIAL BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOME EVOLUTION, 4 Credits

Theoretical and practical issues in microbial genome sequencing and annotation, with an emphasis on evolutionary theory and comparative analysis of microbial genome sequences. Metabolic prediction from genomes, with a population genetics perspective on comparative microbial genomics. Exploration of applications of genomics and allied tools to microbial populations, including metagenomics, metaproteomics, and metatranscriptomics.

Equivalent to: MCB 668

MB 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Lec/lab.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 065, ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Arithmetic of signed numbers, order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions, solutions of linear equations, and inequalities. Rules of exponents, addition, subtraction, and multiplication of polynomials, factoring, solution of quadratic equations by factoring, reducing rational expressions. Word problems involving linear equations, graphing of linear equations, inequalities.

Prerequisite: Math Placement Test with a score of 05 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 015

Available via Ecampus

MTH 103, ALGEBRAIC REASONING, 4 Credits

Graphing data, functions, rate of change, linear equations, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities, linear functions, absolute value functions, quadratic functions, exponential functions.

Prerequisite: MTH 065 with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 11 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 030

Available via Ecampus

MTH 105, *INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Elementary linear programming, combinatorics, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, exponential growth and decay, examples of major mathematical ideas and models. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER MTH 105Z.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Recommended: MTH 095 or MTH 103 or (MPT=Math Placement Test score of 17; MPAL=Math Placement Test-ALEKS score of 46%)

Available via Ecampus

MTH 105Z, +*MATH IN SOCIETY, 4 Credits

Explores present-day applications of mathematics focused on developing numeracy. Major topics include quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics; these topics are to be weighted approximately equally. Emphasizes mathematical literacy and communication, relevant everyday applications, and the appropriate use of current technology.

Attributes: CFQL – Core Ed - Quantitative Literacy & Analysis; CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Equivalent to: MTH 105

Recommended: MTH 095 or MTH 103 or (MPT=Math Placement Test score of 17; MPAL=Math Placement Test-ALEKS score of 46%)

Available via Ecampus

MTH 111, *COLLEGE ALGEBRA, 4 Credits

Polynomial equations and inequalities, polynomial functions and graphs, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, elementary mathematical modeling and applications. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER MTH 111Z.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 095 with C- or better or MTH 103 with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 17 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046

Equivalent to: MTH 111Z

Available via Ecampus

MTH 111Z, +*PRECALCULUS I: FUNCTIONS, 4 Credits

Designed for students preparing for trigonometry or calculus. Focuses on functions and their properties, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, piecewise-defined, and inverse functions. Explores the topics symbolically, numerically, and graphically in real-life applications and interpreted in context. Emphasizes skill building, problem solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of present-day technology.

Attributes: CFQL – Core Ed - Quantitative Literacy & Analysis; CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 095 with C- or better or MTH 103 with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 17 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046

Equivalent to: MTH 111

Available via Ecampus

MTH 112, *ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS, 4 Credits

Triangle trigonometry, circular functions and graphs, trigonometric equations and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, vectors and applications. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER MTH 112Z.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 112Z, MTH 150X

Available via Ecampus

MTH 112Z, +*PRECALCULUS II: TRIGONOMETRY, 4 Credits

Designed for students preparing for calculus and related disciplines. Explores trigonometric functions and their applications as well as the language and measurement of angles, triangles, circles, and vectors. Explores the topics symbolically, numerically, and graphically in real-life applications and interpreted in context. Emphasizes skill building, problem solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of present-day technology.

Attributes: CFQL – Core Ed - Quantitative Literacy & Analysis; CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 112

Available via Ecampus

MTH 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 9 credits.

MTH 211, *FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS, 4 Credits

Introduction to problem solving, sets, whole numbers, number theory, fractions. Intended primarily for prospective elementary teachers.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 095 with C- or better or MTH 103 with C- or better or MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 112 with C- or better or MTH 112Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 17 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046

MTH 212, FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS, 4 Credits

The second of a three-term sequence designed to help prepare prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Topics covered include fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, probability and statistics.

Prerequisite: MTH 211 with C- or better

MTH 227, *CALCULUS AND PROBABILITY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES I, 4 Credits

Review of exponential and trigonometric functions, including examples of exponential and periodic behavior; discrete probability; examples of biologically motivated difference equations; differentiation of polynomials, exponential and trigonometric functions with applications to optimization.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 112 with C- or better or MTH 112Z with C- or better or MTH 150X with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 33 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 75

Equivalent to: MTH 227X

Available via Ecampus

MTH 228, CALCULUS AND PROBABILITY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES II, 4 Credits

Continuation of MTH 227 with more general population growth models. Antidifferentiation; The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus applied to solving continuous growth models. Continuous random variables. Basic linear algebra of small systems sufficient to calculate eigenvalues and eigenvectors and appreciate their use in life science applications.

Prerequisite: MTH 227 with C- or better or MTH 227X with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

MTH 231, ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS, 4 Credits

Elementary logic and set theory, functions, direct proof techniques, contradiction and contraposition, mathematical induction and recursion, elementary combinatorics, basic graph theory, minimal spanning trees.

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 231H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 231H, ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS, 4 Credits

Elementary logic and set theory, functions, direct proof techniques, contradiction and contraposition, mathematical induction and recursion, elementary combinatorics, basic graph theory, minimal spanning trees.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 231

MTH 241, *CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits

Elementary differential calculus of polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential functions and their applications to business, management and social sciences.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 241H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 241H, *CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits

Elementary differential calculus of polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential functions and their applications to business, management and social sciences.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Equivalent to: MTH 241

MTH 245, *MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 4 Credits

Techniques of counting, probability and elements of statistics including binomial and normal distributions. Introductory matrix algebra. Elements of linear programming.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Available via Ecampus

MTH 251, *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS, 4 Credits

Differential calculus for engineers and scientists. Rates of change: the derivative, velocity, and acceleration. The algebraic rules of differential calculus and derivatives of polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions. Maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching, and other applications. Antiderivatives and simple motion problems.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math

Prerequisite: MTH 112 with C- or better or MTH 112Z with C- or better or MTH 150X with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 33 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 075

Equivalent to: MTH 251H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 251H, *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS, 4 Credits

Differential calculus for engineers and scientists. Rates of change: the derivative, velocity, and acceleration. The algebraic rules of differential calculus and derivatives of polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions. Maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching, and other applications. Antiderivatives and simple motion problems.

Attributes: CSMA – Bacc Core, Skills, Math; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 112 with C- or better or MTH 112Z with C- or better or MTH 150X with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 33 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 075

Equivalent to: MTH 251

MTH 252, INTEGRAL CALCULUS, 4 Credits

Definite integrals, elementary applications to area, force, and work. Integral tables and basic techniques of integration, calculus of logarithmic and exponential functions, polar coordinates, applications to areas, volumes, force, work, and growth and decay problems.

Prerequisite: MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 252H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 252H, INTEGRAL CALCULUS, 4 Credits

Definite integrals, elementary applications to area, force, and work. Integral tables and basic techniques of integration, calculus of logarithmic and exponential functions, polar coordinates, applications to areas, volumes, force, work, and growth and decay problems.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 252

MTH 253, INFINITE SERIES AND SEQUENCES, 4 Credits

Indeterminate forms. Improper integrals. Sequences and series, especially Taylor's formula and power series. Applications to numerical estimation with error analysis. Series with complex terms and the Euler identities.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

MTH 254, VECTOR CALCULUS I, 4 Credits

Vectors, vector functions, and curves in two and three dimensions. Surfaces, partial derivatives, gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple integrals in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Physical and geometric applications.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 254H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 254H, VECTOR CALCULUS I, 4 Credits

Vectors, vector functions, and curves in two and three dimensions. Surfaces, partial derivatives, gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple integrals in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Physical and geometric applications.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 254

MTH 255, VECTOR CALCULUS II, 4 Credits

Brief review of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and directional derivatives. Introduction to vector analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields, and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes with applications to force, work, mass, and charge.

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 255H

MTH 255H, VECTOR CALCULUS II, 4 Credits

Brief review of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and directional derivatives. Introduction to vector analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields, and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes with applications to force, work, mass, and charge.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 255

MTH 256, APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 4 Credits

First order linear and nonlinear equations, and second order linear equations. Applications to electric circuits and mechanical oscillators. Introduction to the Laplace transform and higher order equations. Solution methods and applications appropriate for science and engineering. (Familiarity with complex numbers and Euler's identities.)

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 256H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 256H, APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 4 Credits

First order linear and nonlinear equations, and second order linear equations. Applications to electric circuits and mechanical oscillators. Introduction to the Laplace transform and higher order equations. Solution methods and applications appropriate for science and engineering. (Familiarity with complex numbers and Euler's identities.)

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 256

MTH 264, INTRODUCTION TO MATRIX ALGEBRA, 2 Credits

Introduction to matrix algebra: systematic solution to systems of linear equations; linear transformations; eigenvalue problems.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 264H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 264H, INTRODUCTION TO MATRIX ALGEBRA, 2 Credits

Introduction to matrix algebra: systematic solution to systems of linear equations; linear transformations; eigenvalue problems.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 264

MTH 265, INTRODUCTION TO SERIES, 2 Credits

Convergence and divergence of numerical series, including geometric series. Series of functions. Power series and their analytic properties. Taylor series expansions and Taylor polynomials.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 265H

Available via Ecampus

MTH 265H, INTRODUCTION TO SERIES, 2 Credits

Convergence and divergence of numerical series, including geometric series. Series of functions. Power series and their analytic properties. Taylor series expansions and Taylor polynomials.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 265

MTH 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 9 credits.

MTH 306, MATRIX AND POWER SERIES METHODS, 4 Credits

Introduction to matrix algebra, determinants, systematic solution to linear systems, and eigenvalue problems. Convergence and divergence of series with emphasis on power series, Taylor series expansions, convergence tests for power series, and error estimates for truncated series used in practical approximations.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 306H

MTH 306H, MATRIX AND POWER SERIES METHODS, 4 Credits

Introduction to matrix algebra, determinants, systematic solution to linear systems, and eigenvalue problems. Convergence and divergence of series with emphasis on power series, Taylor series expansions, convergence tests for power series, and error estimates for truncated series used in practical approximations.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with C- or better or MTH 252H with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 306

MTH 310, FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Introduces proof writing and focuses on elementary logic and set theory, quantifiers, proof techniques (including mathematical induction), equivalence relations, and functions. Topics include recurrence relations, generating functions, the binomial theorem, and cardinality of sets.

Prerequisite: MTH 253 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 355

MTH 311, ADVANCED CALCULUS I, 4 Credits

Rigorous development of calculus, axiomatic properties of the real numbers, topology of the real line, convergence of sequences and series of real numbers, functions, limits of functions, basic properties of continuity and derivatives. Brief treatment of Riemann integration, improper integrals, sequences of functions, pointwise and uniform convergence, introductory aspects of multivariable calculus.

Prerequisite: (MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better) and (MTH 355 [C-] or MTH 310 [C-])

MTH 312, ADVANCED CALCULUS II, 4 Credits

Rigorous development of calculus, axiomatic properties of R, topology of the real line, convergence of sequences and series of real numbers, functions, limits of functions, basic properties of continuity and derivatives. Brief treatment of Riemann integration, improper integrals, sequences of functions, pointwise and uniform convergence, introductory aspects of multivariable calculus.

Prerequisite: MTH 311 with C- or better

MTH 321, INTRODUCTORY APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL SOFTWARE, 3 Credits

An introduction to select mathematical software packages to support problem solving and applications. Topics include using computational resources to solve basic numerical and symbolic problems in mathematics, visualization and presentation of data, creation of simple programming scripts, and applications of basic programming techniques to promote mathematical understanding. The scientific typesetting language LaTeX will also be covered. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with a C- or better.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better or (MTH 264 with C- or better or MTH 264H with C- or better) or (MTH 306 with C- or better or MTH 306H with C- or better)

MTH 323, ^MATHEMATICAL MODELING, 3 Credits

A variety of mathematical modeling techniques will be introduced. Students will formulate models in response to practical problems drawn from the literature of ecology, environmental sciences, engineering or other fields. Informal writing assignments in class and formal written presentation of the models will be required.

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

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and MTH 341 [C-]

MTH 333, ^FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

Open and closed sets, continuity, compactness, connectedness, winding number, fixed point theorems in the plane.

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

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better or MTH 355 with C- or better or MTH 310 with C- or better

MTH 338, ^NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY, 3 Credits

Introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. Selected topics such as hyperbolic and elliptic geometry, spherical geometry, projective geometry, geometries arising from alternative metrics.

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

Prerequisite: MTH 341 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

MTH 341, LINEAR ALGEBRA I, 3 Credits

Matrix algebra, determinants, systems of linear equations, subspaces, an introductory study of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C- or better

Prerequisite: MTH 254 with C- or better or MTH 254H with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

MTH 342, LINEAR ALGEBRA II, 4 Credits

Abstract (real or complex) vector spaces, linear transformations, inner product spaces, orthogonality, eigenspaces and diagonalization, spectral theorems, singular value decomposition.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better

MTH 343, INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA, 4 Credits

Introduction to algebraic abstraction, with an emphasis on structures and logical communication by way of proofs. Material includes an introduction to groups, rings and fields. Emphasis is on symmetry groups, the integers as a ring, and polynomial rings; selected applications. Generalizing from examples to mathematical statements, reading proofs, and both creating and editing proofs.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better and (MTH 355 [C-] or MTH 310 [C-])

MTH 351, INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Introduction to the computation of approximate solutions to mathematical problems that cannot be solved by hand: analysis of errors; rootfinding for nonlinear equations in one variable; interpolation of functions; numerical integration.

Prerequisite: MTH 253 with C- or better or (MTH 306 with C- or better or MTH 306H with C- or better) or ((MTH 264 with C- or better or MTH 264H with C- or better) and (MTH 265 [C-] or MTH 265H [C-]))

Recommended: Programming experience

Available via Ecampus

MTH 355, DISCRETE MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Proof analysis and development in the context of discrete mathematics for math majors transitioning to upper-division course work. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, quantifiers, basic counting principles, elementary combinatorics, equivalence relations, the binomial theorem, and mathematical induction. Additional topics may include recurrence relations, generating functions, and introductory graph theory.

Prerequisite: MTH 253 with C- or better

Equivalent to: MTH 310

Recommended: MTH 341

MTH 361, INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY, 3 Credits

Probability problem solving using concepts developed in calculus. Topics include probability models, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation and variance, the law of large numbers, and the central limit theorem.

Prerequisite: MTH 253 with C- or better or (MTH 306 with C- or better or MTH 306H with C- or better) or (MTH 265 with C- or better or MTH 265H with C- or better)

Available via Ecampus

MTH 390, FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS, 4 Credits

The third of a three-term sequence designed to help prepare prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Topics covered include informal geometry, measurement, congruence, similarity, coordinate and transformational geometry.

Prerequisite: MTH 211 with C- or better and MTH 212 [C-]

MTH 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: MTH 399H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: MTH 399

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 406, PROJECTS, 1-3 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 407, SEMINAR, 3 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MTH 410, OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP, 3-12 Credits

Planned and supervised training experience at selected government, industrial, or business placement sites. Must be followed by a one-hour post-internship seminar. Consult departmental head advisor.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 411, REAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Properties of metric spaces and normed spaces, including lp spaces. Completeness and applications, including fixed point theorems. Compactness. Equicontinuity and the Arzela-Ascoli theorem. Uniform continuity and uniform convergence, including applications.

Prerequisite: MTH 312 with B+ or better and MTH 341 [B+]

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MTH 419, MULTIVARIABLE ADVANCED CALCULUS, 3 Credits

A rigorous development of multivariable advanced calculus, including continuity and compactness in multivariable Euclidean spaces, differentiation and approximation of multivariable functions, the inverse function theorem and the implicit function theorem, integration in several variables.

Prerequisite: MTH 312 with B or better

MTH 420, MODELS AND METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Discrete and continuous mathematical models and methods for analysis, including linear analysis, equilibrium and minimum principles, calculus of variations, principal component analysis and orthogonal expansions, asymptotic and Fourier analysis, least squares, constrained and unconstrained optimization, inverse problems, and Monte Carlo techniques. Particular models and methods covered may vary annually.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and MTH 341 [C-]

MTH 427, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Modeling and mathematical analysis of biological processes using first principles at scales ranging from the molecular to the population level. Deterministic models are studied in both discrete and continuous time and analyzed using linearization principles, linear and nonlinear stability techniques, phase plane methods, and methods from partial differential equations. Results obtained from mathematical analysis will be qualitatively interpreted and applied to the biological process under investigation.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and MTH 341 [C-]

MTH 428, STOCHASTIC ELEMENTS IN MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to stochastic modeling of biological processes. The stochastic models covered may include Markov processes in both continuous and discrete time, urn models, branching processes, and coalescent processes. The biological applications may include genetic drift, population dynamics, genealogy, demography, and epidemiology. Mathematical results will be qualitatively interpreted and applied to the biological process under investigation.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C or better and (MTH 361 [C] or MTH 463 [C])

MTH 430, METRIC SPACES AND TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

Fundamental notions of metric space topology. Examples of Euclidean, non-Euclidean and other fundamental metric spaces including the Hilbert Cube and two-dimensional surfaces. Characterization and classification results for metric spaces. Selected applications of topology, possibly including the structure of molecules and/or networks. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C- or better.

Prerequisite: MTH 311 with C- or better

Recommended: MTH 311

MTH 434, INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY, 3 Credits

Curves and surfaces in Euclidean space; geodesics; curvature; introduction to tensor algebra and differential forms; selected applications.

Prerequisite: (MTH 255 with C- or better or MTH 255H with C- or better) and MTH 342 [C-]

Recommended: MTH 311

MTH 435, DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY, 3 Credits

Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics; tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean space; differentiation of tensors and forms; integration of forms; selected applications.

Prerequisite: MTH 434 with C- or better

MTH 437, GENERAL RELATIVITY, 3 Credits

Geometry of special relativity. Tensor analysis, metrics, geodesics, curvature. Einstein field equations, cosmological models, black holes. Selected topics such as global structure, conserved quantities, spinors. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C- or better.

Prerequisite: (MTH 434 with C- or better or MTH 534 with C- or better)

Recommended: MTH 311

MTH 440, COMPUTATIONAL NUMBER THEORY, 3 Credits

Development of the number theory used in some basic tests of primality and methods of factoring integers. Applications to cryptology.

Prerequisite: MTH 231 with C- or better or MTH 231H with C- or better or MTH 343 with C- or better or MTH 355 with C- or better or MTH 310 with C- or better

MTH 441, APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Applications of fundamental algebraic systems to topics such as factorization of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error correcting codes.

Prerequisite: MTH 343 with C- or better and (MTH 342 [C-] or MTH 440 [C-])

MTH 442, APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Applies fundamental algebraic systems to a variety of topics, with an emphasis on Groebner bases, utilizing a computational perspective. Multivariable Division Algorithm, Hilbert Basis Theorem, (effective) Nullstellensatz, term orders, S-polynomials, Buchberger’s algorithm, Groebner bases. Applications may include graph coloring, integer programming, ideal membership, polynomial maps.

Prerequisite: MTH 343 with C- or better and (MTH 342 [C-] or MTH 440 [C-] or MTH 441 [C-])

MTH 443, ABSTRACT LINEAR ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Focuses on abstract vector spaces. Topics including linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the Jordan canonical form, and inner product spaces.

Prerequisite: MTH 342 with C- or better and MTH 343 [C-]

MTH 444, ABSTRACT ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Focuses on group actions, Sylow theory, the classification of finitely generated abelian groups, and an introduction to the theory of algebraic field extensions and Galois theory.

Prerequisite: MTH 343 with C- or better

MTH 451, NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Computation of solutions of linear systems using direct and iterative methods; least-squares solution of overdetermined systems; computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better

Recommended: Programming experience, MTH 342 and MTH 351

MTH 452, NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Numerical solution of initial-value problems using Runge-Kutta methods and linear multistep methods; introduction to boundary-value problems. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and ((MTH 306 with C- or better or MTH 306H with C- or better) or MTH 341 with C- or better or (MTH 264 with C- or better or MTH 264H with C- or better)) and (MTH 253 [C-] or (MTH 265 [C-] or MTH 265H [C-]))

Recommended: MTH 351 or MTH 451

MTH 453, NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Numerical solution of boundary value problems and initial-boundary value problems using finite difference and finite element methods. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

Prerequisite: MTH 452 with C- or better

MTH 463, PROBABILITY I, 3 Credits

An introduction to probability theory; topics covered include: the axioms of probability, probability spaces and models, independence, random variables; densities, distributions, expectation, and variance; probability inequalities, the law of large numbers, and the binomial central limit theorem.

Prerequisite: MTH 311 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

MTH 464, PROBABILITY II, 3 Credits

Transformations of random variables; sums of independent random variables, generating functions, characteristic functions, the central limit theorem and other weak limit theorems.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better and MTH 463 [C-]

MTH 465, PROBABILITY III, 3 Credits

Random variables, central limit theorem; distributions of standard statistics; Markov chains, continuous and discontinuous stochastic processes.

Prerequisite: MTH 464 with C- or better

MTH 467, ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Explores foundations of actuarial science from the point of view of mathematical models that arise in the design and management of insurance systems. Utilizes life insurance-based models. Covers the basics of risk and insurance: risk, loss, claims, net premium, deductibles, aggregate loss, proportional reinsurance, and excess of loss reinsurance. Introduces and establishes basic properties of classical risk process, such as the Cramér Lundberg model utilizing probabilistic tools.

Prerequisite: MTH 361 with C- or better or MTH 463 with C- or better or ST 421 with C- or better

MTH 480, SYSTEMS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Systems of two first-order differential equations, phase portraits, linearization and the stability of equilibria, conservative systems, reversible systems, limit cycles and the Poincare-Bendixson Theorem. Additional topics selected from Hamiltonian systems, Hopf bifurcation or Lorenz equations and chaos.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and MTH 341 [C-]

MTH 481, APPLIED ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Linear and nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations, elementary stability theory, higher order equations, boundary value problems, series solution of ordinary differential equations.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and ((MTH 253 with C- or better or MTH 253H with C- or better) or (MTH 265 with C- or better or MTH 265H with C- or better) and (MTH 341 [C-] or (MTH 264 [C-] or MTH 264H [C-]) or (MTH 306 [C-] or MTH 306H [C-])) )

MTH 482, APPLIED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Partial differential equations, Bessel's and Legendre's equations, Fourier analysis, separation of variables, transform methods.

Prerequisite: MTH 480 with C- or better or MTH 481 with C- or better

MTH 483, COMPLEX VARIABLES, 3 Credits

Introduction to the complex differential and integral calculus: Cauchy's theorem and formula, the residue calculus, power series and Laurent series, harmonic functions, conformal mapping, and applications.

Prerequisite: (MTH 256 with C- or better or MTH 256H with C- or better) and (MTH 253 [C-] or (MTH 306 [C-] or MTH 306H [C-]) or (MTH 265 [C-] or MTH 265H [C-]))

MTH 490, INTENSIVE SUMMER RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS, 12 Credits

Combination of seminar, lectures, and individual research projects designed to introduce students to research mathematics.

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MTH 491, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Ordered fields, number systems (natural, integer, rational, real, and complex), fundamental theorems of arithmetic and algebra, algebraic and transcendental numbers, constructible points and numbers and the classical geometric constructions, Polya's problem solving heuristics and strategies. Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Prerequisite: MTH 341 with C- or better

MTH 492, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Major results of Euclidean geometry, axiom systems for Euclidean geometry, dependency tree of Euclidean theorems, groups of geometric transformations with applications to symmetries of plane and solid objects, Euler's formula, tilings and tesselations, isometries and similitudes of the plane (translations, rotations, reflections, glide reflections, dilations). Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Prerequisite: MTH 491 with C- or better

MTH 493, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Geometric transformations as real, complex, and matrix functions, invariants and genealogy of geometric transformations, extensions to transformations of the sphere and of three-dimensional space, selected applications chosen from fractals, analysis of frieze and crystallographic patterns, problem solving, groups of symmetries, computer graphics, and the use of dynamic geometry software. Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Prerequisite: MTH 492 with C- or better

MTH 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MTH 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 510, OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP, 3-12 Credits

Planned and supervised training experience at selected government, industrial, or business placement sites. Must be followed by a one-hour post-internship seminar. Consult departmental head advisor.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 511, REAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Properties of metric spaces and normed spaces, including lp spaces. Completeness and applications, including fixed point theorems. Compactness. Equicontinuity and the Arzela-Ascoli theorem. Uniform continuity and uniform convergence, including applications.

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

Recommended: MTH 312 and MTH 341

MTH 512, REAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Measure and integration theory, basic convergence theorems, Lebesgue spaces, Fubini's theorem, Radon-Nikodym theorem, and applications. Banach spaces including Baire category theorems, and Hilbert spaces.

Prerequisite: MTH 511 with C- or better

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MTH 513, REAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Measure and integration theory, basic convergence theorems, Lebesgue spaces, Fubini's theorem, Radon-Nikodym theorem, and applications. Banach spaces including Baire category theorems, and Hilbert spaces.

Prerequisite: MTH 512 with C- or better

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MTH 520, MODELS AND METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Discrete and continuous mathematical models and methods for analysis, including linear analysis, equilibrium and minimum principles, calculus of variations, principal component analysis and orthogonal expansions, asymptotic and Fourier analysis, least squares, constrained and unconstrained optimization, inverse problems, and Monte Carlo techniques. Particular models and methods covered may vary annually.

Recommended: MTH 256 and MTH 341

MTH 524, DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS I, 3 Credits

Explores theory of dynamical systems and illustrates it on examples of those systems. Topics include invariant sets, transitivity and ergodicity, limit sets, conjugacy and factor mappings, and Sharkovskii’s theorem.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Recommended: MTH 342 and MTH 311 and MTH 312

MTH 525, DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS II, 3 Credits

Explores the theory of dynamical systems and illustrates it on examples of those systems. Topics include attraction to and stability of invariant sets, recurrence, almost periodicity, non-wandering points and chain recurrence, shift spaces, and ergodic theory.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Recommended: MTH 524

MTH 527, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Modeling and mathematical analysis of biological processes using first principles at scales ranging from the molecular to the population level. Deterministic models are studied in both discrete and continuous time and analyzed using linearization principles, linear and nonlinear stability techniques, phase plane methods, and methods from partial differential equations. Results obtained from mathematical analysis will be qualitatively interpreted and applied to the biological process under investigation.

Recommended: MTH 256 and MTH 341

MTH 528, STOCHASTIC ELEMENTS IN MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to stochastic modeling of biological processes. The stochastic models covered may include Markov processes in both continuous and discrete time, urn models, branching processes, and coalescent processes. The biological applications may include genetic drift, population dynamics, genealogy, demography, and epidemiology. Mathematical results will be qualitatively interpreted and applied to the biological process under investigation.

Recommended: MTH 341 and (MTH 361 or MTH 463 or MTH 563)

MTH 531, GENERAL TOPOLOGY AND FUNDAMENTAL GROUPS, 3 Credits

Topological spaces and maps. Separation axioms, compactness, convergence, extension theorems, metrizability and compactification. Product spaces and simplicial complexes. Definition and basic properties of the fundamental group functor, with applications to the theory of covering spaces. Selected topics from dimension theory, manifold theory, and other areas of topology. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

MTH 532, GENERAL TOPOLOGY AND FUNDAMENTAL GROUPS, 3 Credits

Topological spaces and maps. Separation axioms, compactness, convergence, extension theorems, metrizability and compactification. Product spaces and simplicial complexes. Definition and basic properties of the fundamental group functor, with applications to the theory of covering spaces. Selected topics from dimension theory, manifold theory, and other areas of topology. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

MTH 534, INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY, 3 Credits

Curves and surfaces in Euclidean space; geodesics; curvature; introduction to tensor algebra and differential forms; selected applications.

Recommended: MTH 255 and MTH 342 and MTH 311

MTH 535, DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY, 3 Credits

Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics; tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean space; differentiation of tensors and forms; integration of forms; selected applications.

Recommended: MTH 434 or MTH 534

MTH 537, GENERAL RELATIVITY, 3 Credits

Geometry of special relativity. Tensor analysis, metrics, geodesics, curvature. Einstein field equations, cosmological models, black holes. Selected topics such as global structure, conserved quantities, spinors. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Prerequisite: MTH 434 with C or better or MTH 534 with C or better

Recommended: MTH 311

MTH 540, COMPUTATIONAL NUMBER THEORY, 3 Credits

Development of the number theory used in some basic tests of primality and methods of factoring integers. Applications to cryptology.

Recommended: MTH 231 or MTH 343 or MTH 355

MTH 541, APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Applications of fundamental algebraic systems to topics such as factorization of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error correcting codes.

Recommended: MTH 343 and (MTH 342 or MTH 440 or MTH 540)

MTH 542, APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Applies fundamental algebraic systems to a variety of topics, with an emphasis on Groebner bases, utilizing a computational perspective. Multivariable Division Algorithm, Hilbert Basis Theorem, (effective) Nullstellensatz, term orders, S-polynomials, Buchberger’s algorithm, Groebner bases. Applications may include graph coloring, integer programming, ideal membership, polynomial maps.

Prerequisite: MTH 540 with C or better or MTH 541 with C or better

MTH 543, ABSTRACT LINEAR ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Focuses on abstract vector spaces. Topics including linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the Jordan canonical form, and inner product spaces.

Recommended: MTH 342 and MTH 343

MTH 551, NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA, 3 Credits

Computation of solutions of linear systems using direct and iterative methods; least-squares solution of overdetermined systems; computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 341, MTH 342, MTH 351 and programming experience

MTH 552, NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Numerical solution of initial-value problems using Runge-Kutta methods and linear multistep methods; introduction to boundary-value problems. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

Recommended: Programming experience and MTH 256 and (MTH 306 or MTH 341 or MTH 264) and (MTH 253 or MTH 265) and (MTH 351 or MTH 451 or MTH 551)

MTH 553, NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Numerical solution of boundary value problems and initial-boundary value problems using finite difference and finite element methods. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

Recommended: MTH 452 or MTH 552

MTH 563, PROBABILITY I, 3 Credits

An introduction to probability theory; topics covered include: the axioms of probability, probability spaces and models, independence, random variables; densities, distributions, expectation, and variance; probability inequalities, the law of large numbers, and the binomial central limit theorem.

Recommended: MTH 311

MTH 564, PROBABILITY II, 3 Credits

Transformations of random variables; sums of independent random variables, generating functions, characteristic functions, the central limit theorem and other weak limit theorems.

Recommended: MTH 341 and (MTH 463 or MTH 563)

MTH 565, PROBABILITY III, 3 Credits

Random variables, central limit theorem; distributions of standard statistics; Markov chains, continuous and discontinuous stochastic processes.

Recommended: MTH 464 or MTH 564

MTH 567, ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS, 3 Credits

Foundations of actuarial science from the point of view of mathematical models that arise in the design and management of insurance systems. Most models will be life insurance based. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: (MTH 463 or MTH 563) or ST 421.

MTH 581, APPLIED ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Linear and nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations, elementary stability theory, higher order equations, boundary value problems, series solution of ordinary differential equations.

Recommended: MTH 256 and (MTH 253 or MTH 265) and (MTH 341 or MTH 264 or MTH 306)

MTH 582, APPLIED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Partial differential equations, Bessel's and Legendre's equations, Fourier analysis, separation of variables, transform methods.

Recommended: MTH 480 or MTH 481 or MTH 581

MTH 583, COMPLEX VARIABLES, 3 Credits

Introduction to the complex differential and integral calculus: Cuachy's theorem and formula, the residue calculus, power series and Laurent series, harmonic functions, conformal mapping, and applications.

Recommended: MTH 256 and (MTH 253 or MTH 306 or MTH 265)

MTH 591, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Ordered fields, number systems (natural, integer, rational, real, and complex), fundamental theorems of arithmetic and algebra, algebraic and transcendental numbers, constructible points and numbers and the classical geometric constructions, Polya's problem solving heuristics and strategies. Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Recommended: MTH 341

MTH 592, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Major results of Euclidean geometry, axiom systems for Euclidean geometry, dependency tree of Euclidean theorems, groups of geometric transformations with applications to symmetries of plane and solid objects, Euler's formula, tilings and tesselations, isometries and similitudes of the plane (translations, rotations, reflections, glide reflections, dilations). Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Recommended: MTH 491 or MTH 591

MTH 593, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 3 Credits

Geometric transformations as real, complex, and matrix functions, invariants and genealogy of geometric transformations, extensions to transformations of the sphere and of three-dimensional space, selected applications chosen from fractals, analysis of frieze and crystallographic patterns, problem solving, groups of symmetries, computer graphics, and the use of dynamic geometry software. Intended primarily for prospective mathematics teachers.

Recommended: MTH 492 or MTH 592

MTH 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Topics may vary.

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

Available via Ecampus

MTH 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MTH 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 606, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MTH 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MTH 611, COMPLEX ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Basic theory of analytic functions of a complex variable, including Cauchy's theorem, residue theorem, analytic continuation, conformal mappings, entire, and meromorphic functions. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 411 or MTH 511

MTH 614, FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Topological vector spaces, generalized functions, operator theory. Normally offered alternate years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 513

MTH 619, TOPICS IN ANALYSIS, 1-12 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

MTH 621, PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Partial differential equations of physics, including those of potential theory, wave propagation, and heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized functions and variational principles. Square summable function methods and integral equations. The first course in a year-long sequence.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Recommended: 6 credits of senior-level analysis

MTH 622, PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Partial differential equations of physics, including those of potential theory, wave propagation, and heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized functions and variational principles. Square summable function methods and integral equations. The second course in a year-long sequence.

Prerequisite: MTH 621 with C or better

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

MTH 623, PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Partial differential equations of physics, including those of potential theory, wave propagation, and heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized functions and variational principles. Square summable function methods and integral equations. The third course in a year-long sequence.

Prerequisite: MTH 621 with C or better and MTH 622 [C]

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

MTH 627, ADVANCED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Advanced theory including existence proofs and distributional approach. Normally offered fall term in odd years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Recommended: MTH 413 or MTH 513

MTH 628, ADVANCED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, 3 Credits

Advanced theory including existence proofs and distributional approach. Normally offered winter term in even years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Recommended: MTH 627

MTH 634, ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

Simplicial and singular homology, products, and cohomology; applications to fixed-point and separation theorems. Topics selected from homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Normally offered alternate years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 532

MTH 635, ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

Simplicial and singular homology, products, and cohomology; applications to fixed-point and separation theorems. Topics selected from homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Normally offered alternate years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 532 and MTH 634

MTH 636, ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

Simplicial and singular homology, products, and cohomology; applications to fixed-point and separation theorems. Topics selected from homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Normally offered alternate years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 532 and MTH 635

MTH 644, ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I, 3 Credits

Group theory, rings and fields, Galois theory. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 443 or MTH 543

MTH 645, ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II, 3 Credits

Group theory, rings and fields, Galois theory. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 644

MTH 649, TOPICS IN ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY, 3 Credits

This course is repeatable for 27 credits.

MTH 654, NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Advanced topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume methods and finite element methods for partial differential equations, numerical methods for inverse problems, and image processing. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Recommended: Familiarity with numerical methods

MTH 655, NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Advanced topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume methods and finite element methods for partial differential equations, numerical methods for inverse problems, and image processing. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Recommended: Familiarity with numerical methods

MTH 656, NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Advanced topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume methods and finite element methods for partial differential equations, numerical methods for inverse problems, and image processing. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Recommended: Familiarity with numerical methods

MTH 657, TOPICS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS, 1-12 Credits

Previous topics have included turbulence, financial mathematics and probability methods in partial differential equations.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

MTH 659, TOPICS IN NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, 1-12 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

MTH 664, PROBABILITY THEORY, 3 Credits

General theory of probability measures and random variables, including weak convergence, characteristic functions, central limit theory, conditional expectations, martingales. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 411 or MTH 511

MTH 665, PROBABILITY THEORY, 3 Credits

General theory of probability measures and random variables, including weak convergence, characteristic functions, the central limit theorem, and the Brownian motion process. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 664

MTH 669, TOPICS IN STOCHASTIC PROCESSES, 1-12 Credits

Previous topics have included Markov processes, martingales, branching processes, and stochastic differential equations.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

MTH 674, DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY OF MANIFOLDS, 3 Credits

Differentiable manifolds, tangent bundles, vector fields and flows, submanifolds, Riemannian metrics, differential forms, integration on manifolds. Selected topics such as foliations, Lie groups, and de Rham cohomology. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 341 and (MTH 411 or MTH 511)

MTH 675, DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY OF MANIFOLDS, 3 Credits

Differentiable manifolds, connections in linear bundles, Riemannian manifolds and submanifolds. Selected topics such as variational theory of geodesics, harmonic forms, and characteristic classes. Normally offered alternate years. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

Recommended: MTH 674

MTH 676, TOPICS IN TOPOLOGY, 3 Credits

This course is repeatable for 27 credits.

MTH 679, TOPICS IN GEOMETRY, 1-12 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

MTH 685, ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING, 3 Credits

Mathematical problem solving using the heuristic approach of George Polya. Problems may be taken from a variety of areas, including number theory, calculus, geometry, probability, abstract and linear algebra. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with C or better.

MTH 689, TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, 1-12 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Available via Ecampus

MTH 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 104, +*DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY, 4 Credits

Introduces basic astronomy and discusses the nature of science and physics concepts required to understand how we know what we know about the Universe. Examines planets of the Solar System, asteroids, comets, the Sun and other stars – their lifecycles, galaxies, pulsars, black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and fundamentals of cosmology. Presents a brief history of astronomy, including historical figures and the cultural context of significant astronomical discoveries. Provides demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities through an accompanying laboratory.

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

Equivalent to: PH 104H

PH 104H, +*DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY, 4 Credits

Introduces basic astronomy and discusses the nature of science and physics concepts required to understand how we know what we know about the Universe. Examines planets of the Solar System, asteroids, comets, the Sun and other stars – their lifecycles, galaxies, pulsars, black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and fundamentals of cosmology. Presents a brief history of astronomy, including historical figures and the cultural context of significant astronomical discoveries. Provides demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities through an accompanying laboratory.

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

Equivalent to: PH 104

PH 107, *DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY: STARS AND THE UNIVERSE, 4 Credits

Examines the structure and lifecycle of the Sun and other stars, and how stars evolve to form white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Explores galaxies and cosmology, as well as the roles of dark matter and dark energy. Reviews and integrates the basic physics concepts and mathematics required to understand how we have learned what we know about the Universe.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Available via Ecampus

PH 111, *INQUIRING INTO PHYSICAL PHENOMENA, 4 Credits

Investigates the physical processes related to global climate through observation and experiments, including reflection/refraction of light, thermal properties of materials, heat transfer, and planetary orbit. Focuses on building scientific explanations, with a special emphasis on communicating and exploring these phenomena with elementary and middle school students.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: ((MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better) and (MTH 112 [C-] or MTH 112Z [C-])) or (MTH 211 [C-] and MTH 212 [C-])

PH 198, FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION, 1 Credit

Introduction to the Physics Department including educational, research, and career opportunities. Recommended for all freshman and transfer physics majors, but open to all students interested in learning about opportunities in Physics.

PH 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

PH 201, *GENERAL PHYSICS, 5 Credits

Introductory survey course covering a broad spectrum of classical and modern physics with applications. Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Mathematical preparation should include college algebra and trigonometry.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Equivalent to: PH 201H

Recommended: MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z

Available via Ecampus

PH 202, *GENERAL PHYSICS, 5 Credits

Introductory survey course covering broad spectrum of classical and modern physics with applications. Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Mathematical preparation should include college algebra and trigonometry.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Equivalent to: PH 202H

Recommended: MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z and PH 201

Available via Ecampus

PH 203, *GENERAL PHYSICS, 5 Credits

Introductory survey course covering broad spectrum of classical and modern physics with applications. Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Mathematical preparation should include college algebra and trigonometry.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Equivalent to: PH 203H

Recommended: MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z and PH 202

Available via Ecampus

PH 205, *SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY, 4 Credits

History, laws, and tools of astronomy. Composition, motion, and origin of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. An accompanying laboratory is used for demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as well as for outdoor observations. The courses in the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206, PH 207) can be taken in any order. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Available via Ecampus

PH 206, *STARS AND STELLAR EVOLUTION, 4 Credits

Properties of stars; star formation, evolution, and death; supernovae, pulsars, and black holes. An accompanying laboratory is used for demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as well as for outdoor observations. The courses in the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206, PH 207) can be taken in any order. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Available via Ecampus

PH 207, *GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY, LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, 4 Credits

Nature and content of galaxies, properties of quasars, and the cosmic background radiation. Emphasis on the Big-Bang model and its features. An accompanying laboratory is used for demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as well as for outdoor observations. The courses in the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206, PH 207) can be taken in any order. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Available via Ecampus

PH 211, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Equivalent to: PH 211H

Recommended: MTH 251 and concurrent enrollment in MTH 252 and a PH 221 recitation section

Available via Ecampus

PH 211H, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: PH 211

Recommended: MTH 251 and concurrent enrollment in MTH 252 and a PH 221 recitation section

PH 212, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Prerequisite: PH 211 with D- or better or PH 211H with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 212H

Recommended: MTH 252 and concurrent enrollment in PH 222 and MTH 254

Available via Ecampus

PH 212H, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: PH 211 with D- or better or PH 211H with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 212

Recommended: MTH 252 and concurrent enrollment in PH 222 and MTH 254

PH 213, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science

Equivalent to: PH 213H

Recommended: (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (PH 212 or PH 212H). Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is strongly recommended

Available via Ecampus

PH 213H, *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, 4 Credits

A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.

Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: PH 213

Recommended: (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (PH 212 or PH 212H). Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is strongly recommended

PH 221, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Prerequisite: PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 221H

Available via Ecampus

PH 221H, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 221

PH 222, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 212, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Prerequisite: PH 212 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 212H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 222H

Available via Ecampus

PH 222H, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 212, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: PH 212 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 212H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 222

PH 223, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 213, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Prerequisite: PH 213 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 213H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 223H

Available via Ecampus

PH 223H, RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 213, 1 Credit

One-hour weekly session for the development of problem-solving skills in calculus-based general physics.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: PH 213 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or PH 213H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

Equivalent to: PH 223

PH 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 313, *ENERGY ALTERNATIVES, 3 Credits

Exploration of the challenges and opportunities posed by dwindling resources; physical and technological basis of our current energy alternatives; new or controversial technologies such as nuclear or solar power; overview of resource availability, patterns of energy consumption, and current governmental policies. (Bacc Core Course)

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

Equivalent to: PH 313H

Recommended: Upper-division standing and 12 credits of introductory science.

Available via Ecampus

PH 313H, *ENERGY ALTERNATIVES, 3 Credits

Exploration of the challenges and opportunities posed by dwindling resources; physical and technological basis of our current energy alternatives; new or controversial technologies such as nuclear or solar power; overview of resource availability, patterns of energy consumption, and current governmental policies. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: PH 313

Recommended: Upper-division standing and 12 credits of introductory science

PH 315, PHYSICS OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES, 3 Credits

An introduction to thermal and quantum physics in the context of contemporary challenges faced by our society, such as power generation, energy efficiency, and global warming.

Recommended: PH 211

PH 317, ^EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Conducting experiments, understanding equipment, modeling physical phenomena, analyzing and presenting data, sources of variation and uncertainty.

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

Prerequisite: (PH 213 with C- or better or PH 213H with C- or better) and PH 315 [C-] and PH 335 [C-]

Equivalent to: PH 317X

PH 335, TECHNIQUES OF THEORETICAL MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian classical mechanics. Special relativity with relativistic mechanics.

Recommended: PH 212 and MTH 254

PH 365, COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LAB, 1 Credit

A project-driven laboratory experience in computational physics. Includes the use of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in computer calculations leading to solutions for typical physical problems. Topics to be covered will coordinate with the Paradigms in Physics course sequence.

Prerequisite: PH 213 with C- or better or PH 213H with C- or better

Equivalent to: PH 365X

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Paradigms

PH 366, COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LAB, 1 Credit

A project-driven laboratory experience in computational physics. Includes the use of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in computer calculations leading to solutions for typical physical problems. Topics to be covered will coordinate with the Paradigms in Physics course sequence.

Prerequisite: PH 213 with C- or better or PH 213H with C- or better

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Paradigms

PH 367, COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LAB, 1 Credit

A project-driven laboratory experience in computational physics. Includes the use of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in computer calculations leading to solutions for typical physical problems. Topics to be covered will coordinate with the Paradigms in Physics course sequence.

Prerequisite: PH 213 with C- or better or PH 213H with C- or better

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Paradigms

PH 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: PH 399H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: PH 399

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

A research project under the supervision of a faculty member, whose approval must be arranged by the student in advance of registration.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 403, ^THESIS, 1-16 Credits

A research project leading to a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, whose approval must be arranged by the student in advance of registration.

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

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

An independent study project under the supervision of a faculty member, whose approval must be arranged by the student in advance of registration.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Departmental seminars or colloquium. Graded P/N.

Equivalent to: PH 407H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Departmental seminars or colloquium.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: PH 407

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 409, PHYSICS TEACHING PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits

Physics practicum experience for students assisting in Physics courses. Includes training in course content and development of instructional materials. Admission is by application. See the department office in Weniger 301 for details.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

PH 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 411, ELECTRONICS, 3 Credits

Covers how to build and analyze basic circuits. Topics include passive dc and ac circuits including filters, complex impedance, Fourier analysis, operational amplifiers, semiconductor diodes, and transistors.

Recommended: PH 213

PH 415, COMPUTER INTERFACING AND INSTRUMENTATION, 3 Credits

Applications of computers as scientific instruments, with emphasis on hardware and instrumentation, online data acquisition, and computer control of experiments.

PH 422, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: STATIC FIELDS, 3 Credits

Theory of static electric, magnetic, and gravitational potentials and fields using the techniques of vector calculus in three dimensions.

Equivalent to: PH 322

Recommended: PH 213 and MTH 255

PH 423, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: ENERGY AND ENTROPY, 3 Credits

Thermodynamics and canonical statistical mechanics.

Recommended: PH 213

PH 424, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES, 3 Credits

Dynamics of mechanical and electrical oscillation using Fourier series and integrals; time and frequency representations for driven damped oscillators, resonance; one-dimensional waves in classical mechanics and electromagnetism; normal modes.

Recommended: PH 213 and PH 411 and MTH 256

PH 425, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM FUNDAMENTALS, 3 Credits

Introduction to quantum mechanics through Stern-Gerlach spin measurements. Probability, eigenvalues, operators, measurement, state reduction, Dirac notation, matrix mechanics, time evolution. Quantum behavior of a one-dimensional well.

Recommended: PH 213 and concurrent enrollment in MTH 341

PH 426, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: CENTRAL FORCES, 3 Credits

Gravitational and electrostatic forces; angular momentum and spherical harmonics, separation of variables in classical and quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom.

Recommended: PH 213 and PH 422 and PH 425 and concurrent enrollment in PH 335

PH 427, PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: PERIODIC SYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Quantum waves in position and momentum space; Bloch waves in one-dimensional periodic systems, and the reciprocal lattice; coupled harmonic oscillators; phonons.

Recommended: PH 424 and PH 425 and concurrent enrollment in PH 315

PH 431, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: ELECTROMAGNETISM, 3 Credits

Static electric and magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, wave guides, dipole radiation.

Recommended: (PH 424 or PH 524) and (PH 426 or PH 526)

PH 441, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: THERMAL AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Entropy and quantum mechanics; canonical Gibbs probability; ideal gas; thermal radiation; Einstein and Debye lattices; grand canonical Gibbs probability; ideal Fermi and Bose gases; chemical reactions and phase transformations.

Recommended: (PH 423 or PH 523) and (PH 451 or PH 551)

PH 451, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Wave mechanics, Schroedinger equation, operators, harmonic oscillator, identical particles, atomic fine structure, approximation methods and applications.

Recommended: (PH 424 or PH 524) and (PH 425 or PH 525) and (PH 426 or PH 526)

PH 455, ASTROPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Physics of stars and the cosmos.

Recommended: PH 213; PH 315 or equivalent junior-level background in modern physics and thermodynamics.

PH 464, SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II, 3 Credits

Mathematical, numerical, and conceptual elements forming foundations of scientific computing: computer hardware, algorithms, precision, efficiency, verification, numerical analysis, algorithm scaling, profiling, and tuning.

PH 481, PHYSICAL OPTICS, 4 Credits

Wave propagation, polarization, interference, diffraction, and selected topics in modern optics.

Recommended: PH 431

PH 482, OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, 4 Credits

Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser systems. CROSSLISTED as ECE 482/PH 482 and ECE 582/PH 582.

Equivalent to: ECE 482

Recommended: ECE 391 or PH 481

PH 483, GUIDED WAVE OPTICS, 4 Credits

Optical fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical communication systems. CROSSLISTED as ECE 483/PH 483 and ECE 583/PH 583.

Prerequisite: ECE 391 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better or PH 481 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better

Equivalent to: ECE 483

PH 495, INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Elementary particles and forces, nuclear structure and reactions.

Recommended: PH 451

PH 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit. Not offered every year.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

PH 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Section 1: Departmental Colloquium. Section 3: Nuclear and Particle Physics. Section 5: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. Section 7: Solid State Physics. Section 9: Computational Physics.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 511, ELECTRONICS, 3 Credits

Covers how to build and analyze basic circuits. Topics include passive dc and ac circuits including filters, complex impedance, Fourier analysis, operational amplifiers, semiconductor diodes, and transistors.

Recommended: PH 213

PH 515, COMPUTER INTERFACING AND INSTRUMENTATION, 3 Credits

Applications of computers as scientific instruments, with emphasis on hardware and instrumentation, online data acquisition, and computer control of experiments.

PH 531, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: ELECTROMAGNETISM, 3 Credits

Static electric and magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, wave guides, dipole radiation.

Recommended: (PH 424 or PH 524) and (PH 426 or PH 526)

PH 541, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: THERMAL AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Entropy and quantum mechanics; canonical Gibbs probability; ideal gas; thermal radiation; Einstein and Debye lattices; grand canonical Gibbs probability; ideal Fermi and Bose gases; chemical reactions and phase transformations.

Recommended: (PH 423 or PH 523) and (PH 451 or PH 551)

PH 551, CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Wave mechanics, Schroedinger equation, operators, harmonic oscillator, identical particles, atomic fine structure, approximation methods and applications.

Recommended: (PH 424 or PH 524) and (PH 425 or PH 525) and (PH 426 or PH 526)

PH 555, ASTROPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Physics of stars and the cosmos.

Recommended: PH 213; PH 315 or equivalent junior-level background in modern physics and thermodynamics.

PH 562, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Fundamental mathematical techniques needed for graduate students in physics. Topics include vector spaces and operators; fourier series, integrals, and transforms; partial differential equations; special functions, distributions, and delta functions; Green's functions; complex analysis.

PH 564, SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II, 3 Credits

Mathematical, numerical, and conceptual elements forming foundations of scientific computing: computer hardware, algorithms, precision, efficiency, verification, numerical analysis, algorithm scaling, profiling, and tuning.

PH 575, INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Introduction to condensed matter physics for majors in physics, chemistry, and engineering. Topics include band structure, free electron behavior, optical properties, magnetism, and lattice excitations.

Recommended: (PH 451 or PH 551) and concurrent enrollment in PH 427 or PH 527

PH 581, PHYSICAL OPTICS, 4 Credits

Wave propagation, polarization, interference, diffraction, and selected topics in modern optics.

Recommended: PH 431 or PH 531

PH 582, OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, 4 Credits

Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser systems. CROSSLISTED as ECE 482/PH 482 and ECE 582/PH 582.

Equivalent to: ECE 582

Recommended: PH 481 or PH 581

PH 583, GUIDED WAVE OPTICS, 4 Credits

Optical fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical communication systems. CROSSLISTED as ECE 483/PH 483 and ECE 583/PH 583.

Equivalent to: ECE 583

Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in (ECE 391 or PH 481 or PH 581)

PH 585, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Introduction to atomic structure, interaction with electromagnetic fields, atomic physics and modern quantum optics. Applications are made to spectroscopic techniques and to explain the principles of quantum computing and logic.

Recommended: PH 652 or PH 451 or equivalent full-year undergraduate sequence of quantum mechanics

PH 591, BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Basic physics principles applied to the kinetics and dynamics of molecular and cellular processes. Ion channels, two-state systems, dynamics of molecular motors, cell signalling, and multicellular phenomena.

Recommended: PH 320, PH 421, PH 422 and PH 423 or junior-level background in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics

PH 595, INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Elementary particles and forces, nuclear structure and reactions.

Recommended: PH 451 or PH 551

PH 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

(See PH 499 for description.)

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

PH 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Section 1: Departmental Colloquium. Section 3: Nuclear and Particle Physics. Section 5: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. Section 7: Solid State Physics. Section 9: Computational Physics.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

PH 609, PRACTICUM IN TEACHING, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

PH 621, DYNAMICS OF SINGLE- AND MULTI-PARTICLE SYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Introduction to theory of non-linear systems. Chaos in Hamiltonian and dissipative systems. Lyapunov exponents, fractal geometries.

Recommended: PH 435 or PH 535

PH 625, MATERIALS AND SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, 3 Credits

Covers scientific principles of surface and structural characterization techniques. Explores methods to study both macro- and nano-scale properties. Emphasizes surface and interfacial analysis of metals, semiconductors, and dielectric materials. Applies basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to understand scientific fundamentals and operating principles of spectroscopy and microscopy-based techniques. Covers a range of experimental methods for determining surface structure, elemental composition, and chemical states. Topics including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, low energy electron diffraction, scanning tunneling microscopy, low energy ion scattering, and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. CROSSLISTED as CH 625/CHE 625/MATS 625/PH 625.

Equivalent to: CH 625, CHE 625, MATS 625

PH 631, ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY, 3 Credits

Electrostatics; multipole expansion; magnetostatics; radiation fields; dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields.

Recommended: PH 431 or PH 531

PH 632, ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY, 3 Credits

Electrostatics; multipole expansion; magnetostatics; radiation fields; dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields.

Recommended: PH 631 and (PH 431 or PH 531)

PH 641, STATISTICAL THERMOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Macroscopic thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Classical and quantal statistical ensembles; partition functions. Applications to atoms and molecules, clustering, solids, radiation.

Recommended: PH 435 or PH 535

PH 642, STATISTICAL THERMOPHYSICS, 3 Credits

Macroscopic thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Classical and quantal statistical ensembles; partition functions. Applications to atoms and molecules, clustering, solids, radiation.

Recommended: PH 641

PH 651, QUANTUM MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Basic principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory of angular momentum, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.

Recommended: (PH 435 or PH 535) and (PH 451 or PH 551)

PH 652, QUANTUM MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Basic principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory of angular momentum, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.

Recommended: (PH 435 or PH 535) and (PH 451 or PH 551) and PH 651

PH 653, QUANTUM MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Basic principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory of angular momentum, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.

Recommended: (PH 435 or PH 535) and (PH 451 or PH 551) and PH 652

PH 654, ADVANCED QUANTUM THEORY, 3 Credits

Scattering theory, second quantization and many body theory, relativistic quantum mechanics, quantization of fields, quantum electrodynamics, and elementary particles.

Recommended: PH 653

PH 655X, ADVANCED QUANTUM THEORY, 3 Credits

Covers scattering theory, second quantization and many body theory, relativistic quantum mechanics, quantization of fields, quantum electrodynamics, and elementary particles.

Prerequisite: PH 654 with C- or better

PH 673, SOLID STATE PHYSICS, NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology; semiconductor quantum wells, wires, and dots; bulk metals vs nanoparticles; molecular ensembles vs single molecules; fabrication of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials; scanning probe microscopy; advanced optical imaging and manipulation. Not offered every year.

Recommended: Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics

PH 681, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS, MODERN OPTICS, 3 Credits

Maxwell's equations in matter; refraction, phase and group indices; material and geometry dispersion; effective-medium regime. Not offered every year.

Recommended: Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics

PH 683, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS, NONLINEAR OPTICS, 3 Credits

Coherent nonlinear electromagnetic phenomena; harmonic generation and parametric mixing; quantum mechanical description of multi-photon interactions; incoherent multi-photon interactions; coherent nonlinear optical phenomena and spectroscopies. Not offered every year.

Recommended: Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics

PH 699, SPECIAL TOPICS: BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS, 3 Credits

Topics vary from year to year. Not offered every year.

This course is repeatable for 9 credits.

SCI 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

SCI 410, SCIENCE INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

SCI 470, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 470/SCI 470.

Equivalent to: CH 470

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

SCI 472, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 470/SCI 470. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 472/SCI 472.

Prerequisite: SCI 470 with C or better or CH 470 with C or better

Equivalent to: CH 472

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

SCI 474, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits

Build on skills gained in CH 472/SCI 472 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 474/SCI 474.

Prerequisite: SCI 472 with C or better or CH 472 with C or better

Equivalent to: CH 474

Recommended: Undergraduate juniors and seniors in STEM majors

SCI 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

SCI 551X, INTRODUCTION TO NMR THEORY, 2 Credits

Examines the basic principles of NMR spectroscopy and provides the theoretical background to understand how NMR experiments work. Explores commonly used theoretical models of NMR and applies these models to analyze NMR experiments, including multidimensional experiments. Examines fundamental topics in NMR including nuclear spin quantum mechanics, the vector model, nuclear spin relaxation, product operators, Fourier transform, pulse sequence analysis, and multi-dimensional NMR.

Recommended: Physical Chemistry course

SCI 552X, APPLICATION OF NMR TO BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES, 2 Credits

Examines the application of NMR spectroscopy to the study of protein structure and function. Topics covered include protein structure determination, protein dynamics analysis, and interaction analysis.

Prerequisite: SCI 551X (may be taken concurrently) with C or better

Recommended: Physical Chemistry course

SCI 570, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 570/SCI 570.

Equivalent to: CH 570

Recommended: Science and engineering majors

SCI 572, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits

Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 570/SCI 570. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 572/SCI 572.

Prerequisite: SCI 570 with C or better or CH 570 with C or better

Equivalent to: CH 572

Recommended: STEM graduate students

SCI 574, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits

Build on skills gained in CH 572/SCI 572 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 574/SCI 574.

Prerequisite: SCI 572 with B or better or CH 572 with B or better

Equivalent to: CH 574

Recommended: Graduate students in STEM

ST 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 3 Credits

This course can only be taken once unless instructor permission is provided.

ST 201, PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Study design, descriptive statistics, the use of probability in statistical arguments, sampling, hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for means and proportions. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER ST 243Z.

Equivalent to: ST 201H, ST 243Z

Recommended: High school algebra

Available via Ecampus

ST 202, PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Comparisons of means and proportions between two populations (t-tests, chi-square tests, nonparametric tests), simple linear regression, correlation.

Prerequisite: ST 201 with D- or better or ST 243Z with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 243Z, ELEMENTARY STATISTICS I, 4 Credits

A first course in statistics focusing on the interpretation and communication of statistical concepts. Introduces exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distributions, point and interval estimates, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and elements of probability and correlation. Technology will be used when appropriate.

Equivalent to: ST 201

Recommended: High school algebra

Available via Ecampus

ST 314, INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS, 3 Credits

Probability, common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, control charts, regression analysis, experimental design.

Prerequisite: MTH 252 with D- or better or MTH 252H with D- or better

Equivalent to: ST 314H

Available via Ecampus

ST 351, INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Study designs, descriptive statistics, collecting and recording data, probability distributions, sampling distributions for means and proportions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means and proportions in one- and two-sample inference, and chi-square tests. Lec/lab.

Equivalent to: ST 351H

Recommended: High school algebra with statistics

Available via Ecampus

ST 351H, INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Study designs, descriptive statistics, collecting and recording data, probability distributions, sampling distributions for means and proportions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means and proportions in one- and two-sample inference, and chi-square tests. Lec/lab.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: ST 351

Recommended: High school algebra with statistics

ST 352, INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Randomization tests and other nonparametric tests for one- and two-sample inference, simple and multiple linear regression, correlation, one- and two-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: ST 351 with D- or better or ST 351H with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Section 1: Projects. Section 2: Teaching Experience. Section 3: Directed Work.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 407, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Attendance at consulting practicum.

ST 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 411, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Graphical, parametric and nonparametric methods for comparing two samples; one-way and two-way analysis of variance; simple linear regression.

Recommended: ST 351

ST 412, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Multiple linear regression, including model checking, dummy variables, using regression to fit analysis of variance models, analysis of covariance, variable selection methods.

Prerequisite: ST 411 with D- or better

Recommended: ST 351

ST 413, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Principles of experimental design; randomized block and factorial designs; repeated measures; categorical data analysis, including comparison of proportions, tests of homogeneity and independence in cross-classified frequency tables, Mantel-Haenszel test, logistic regression, log-linear regression. Introduction to multivariate statistics.

Prerequisite: ST 412 with D- or better

Recommended: ST 351

ST 415, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PLANNED EXPERIMENTS, 3 Credits

Principles of experimental design; uses, construction and analysis of completely randomized, randomized block and Latin square designs; covariates; factorial treatments, split plotting; random effects and variance components.

Prerequisite: ST 352 with D- or better or ST 411 with D- or better

ST 421, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Probability, random variables, expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, multivariate distributions.

Recommended: MTH 253

ST 422, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, properties of estimators, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite: ST 421 with D- or better

Recommended: MTH 253

ST 431, SAMPLING METHODS, 3 Credits

Estimation of means, totals and proportions; sampling designs including simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic, multistage and double sampling; ratio and regression estimators; sources of errors in surveys; capture-recapture methods.

Recommended: ST 411 or ST 511

Available via Ecampus

ST 436, R PROGRAMMING FOR DATA, 3 Credits

Focus on R programming from a data science perspective. Combine tools from the tidyverse set of packages to import, clean, prepare, and visualize data. Master basic data types, writing functions, automating repetitive tasks, and good practices for producing readable, reusable, and efficient R code.

Recommended: ST 201 or ST 351, experience working with data in spreadsheets or a point and click interface, or familiarity with calculating summary statistics (e.g., mean, median, standard deviation) and reading basic statistical charts (e.g., barcharts, histograms, scatterplots); critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skills

Available via Ecampus

ST 439, SURVEY METHODS, 3 Credits

Discusses survey design, survey administration, and modes of survey data collection. Emphasizes development of the questionnaire including survey question structures, questionnaire flow, and question formulation. Designs survey using Qualtrics given a specific population. Discusses recommended timings of survey delivery and accompanying letters to recruit participants.

Prerequisite: ST 201 with D- or better or ST 243Z with D- or better or ST 351 with D- or better or ST 351H with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 441, PROBABILITY, COMPUTING, AND SIMULATION IN STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Review of probability, including univariate distributions and limit theorems. Random-number generation and simulation of statistical distributions. Bootstrap estimates of standard error. Variance reduction techniques. Emphasis on the use of computation in statistics using the MATLAB programming language.

Prerequisite: ST 422 with D- or better

ST 443, APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS, 3 Credits

Development of stochastic models commonly arising in statistics and operations research, such as Poisson processes, birth-and-death processes, discrete-time and continuous-time Markov chains, renewal and Markov renewal processes. Analysis of stochastic models by simulation and other computational techniques.

Prerequisite: ST 421 with D- or better

Recommended: Experience with a high-level programming language or mathematical computation package

ST 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 8 credits.

ST 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

ST 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

ST 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Section 1: Projects. Section 2: Teaching Experience. Section 3: Directed Work.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

ST 507, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

ST 509, CONSULTING PRACTICUM, 2 Credits

The student provides statistical advice, under faculty guidance, on university-related research projects.

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

Recommended: ST 507 and ST 553

ST 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 511, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Graphical, parametric and nonparametric methods for comparing two samples; one-way and two-way analysis of variance; simple linear regression.

Recommended: ST 351

ST 512, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Multiple linear regression, including model checking, dummy variables, using regression to fit analysis of variance models, analysis of covariance, variable selection methods.

Prerequisite: ST 511 with C or better

Recommended: ST 351

ST 513, METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Principles of experimental design; randomized block and factorial designs; repeated measures; categorical data analysis, including comparison of proportions, tests of homogeneity and independence in cross-classified frequency tables, Mantel-Haenszel test, logistic regression, log-linear regression. Introduction to multivariate statistics.

Prerequisite: ST 512 with C or better

Recommended: ST 351

ST 515, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PLANNED EXPERIMENTS, 3 Credits

Principles of experimental design; uses, construction and analysis of completely randomized, randomized block and Latin square designs; covariates; factorial treatments, split plotting; random effects and variance components.

Recommended: ST 352 or ST 411 or ST 511

Available via Ecampus

ST 516, FOUNDATIONS OF DATA ANALYTICS, 4 Credits

Foundations of estimation and hypothesis testing; desirable properties of estimators; maximum likelihood; one- and two-sample problems; theoretical results are explored through simulations and analysis using R. Offered via Ecampus only.

Recommended: ST 351

Available via Ecampus

ST 517, DATA ANALYTICS I, 4 Credits

Methods for modeling quantitative data and statistical learning--simple and multiple linear regression; linear mixed effects models; data imputation; prediction and cross-validation; scaling up to large datasets. Simulations and data analysis using R. Offered via Ecampus only.

Prerequisite: ST 516 with C+ or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 518, DATA ANALYTICS II, 4 Credits

Statistical methods and data analysis techniques for count data. Topics include tests for tables of counts, logistic regression, log-linear regression, generalized linear mixed models, and issues for large datasets. Data analysis in R.

Prerequisite: ST 517 with C+ or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 521, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Probability, random variables, expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, multivariate distributions.

Recommended: MTH 253

ST 522, INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, properties of estimators, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite: ST 521 with C or better

Recommended: MTH 253

ST 525, APPLIED SURVIVAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Statistical methods for analyzing survival data or time-to-event data, which may be censored and/or truncated. Specific topics can vary term to term, and could include Kaplan-Meier estimator; K-sample hypothesis tests for survival data; Accelerated failure time model; Cox proportional hazard regression model.

Prerequisite: ST 516 with C or better and ST 517 [C] and ST 518 [C]

Available via Ecampus

ST 531, SAMPLING METHODS, 3 Credits

Estimation of means, totals and proportions; sampling designs including simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic, multistage and double sampling; ratio and regression estimators; sources of errors in surveys; capture-recapture methods.

Recommended: ST 411 or ST 511

Available via Ecampus

ST 536, R PROGRAMMING FOR DATA, 3 Credits

Focus on R programming from a data science perspective. Combine tools from the tidyverse set of packages to import, clean, prepare, and visualize data. Master basic data types, writing functions, automating repetitive tasks, and good practices for producing readable, reusable, and efficient R code.

Available via Ecampus

ST 537, DATA VISUALIZATION, 3 Credits

Perceptual principles for displaying data; critique and improvement of data visualizations; use of color in visualization; principles of tidy data; strategies for data exploration; select special topics.

Prerequisite: ST 512 with C or better or ST 517 with C or better or ST 552 with C or better

Recommended: Familiarity with linear regression and using R

Available via Ecampus

ST 538, MODERN STATISTICAL METHODS FOR LARGE AND COMPLEX DATA SETS, 3 Credits

Provides students with the tools and experience to analyze big and messy data and work effectively in a data science team. Covers the tools to handle big data and answer statistical questions based on the data. Includes three big data analysis projects that students work on in groups. Focuses on proper use of modern data analysis techniques related to regression, classification and clustering for data coming from a variety of application fields. R will be the lingua franca.

Prerequisite: ST 512 with C or better or ST 517 with C or better or ST 552 with C or better or ST 412 with C or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 539, SURVEY METHODS, 3 Credits

Discusses survey design, survey administration, and modes of survey data collection. Emphasizes development of the questionnaire including survey question structures, questionnaire flow, and question formulation. Designs survey using Qualtrics given a specific population. Discusses recommended timings of survey delivery and accompanying letters to recruit participants.

Recommended: ST 243Z or ST 351

Available via Ecampus

ST 541, PROBABILITY, COMPUTING, AND SIMULATION IN STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Review of probability, including univariate distributions and limit theorems. Random-number generation and simulation of statistical distributions. Bootstrap estimates of standard error. Variance reduction techniques. Emphasis on the use of computation in statistics using the S-Plus or MATLAB programming language.

Recommended: ST 422 or ST 522

ST 543, APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS, 3 Credits

Development of stochastic models commonly arising in statistics and operations research, such as Poisson processes, birth-and-death processes, discrete-time and continuous-time Markov chains, renewal and Markov renewal processes. Analysis of stochastic models by simulation and other computational techniques.

Recommended: (ST 421 or ST 521) and experience with a high-level programming language or mathematical computation package.

ST 551, STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Properties of t, chi-square and F tests; randomized experiments; sampling distributions and standard errors of estimators, delta method, comparison of several groups of measurements; two-way tables of measurements.

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in MTH 341 and (ST 422 or ST 522)

ST 552, STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Simple and multiple linear regression including polynomial regression, indicator variables, weighted regression, and influence statistics, nonlinear regression and linear models for binary data.

Prerequisite: ST 551 with C or better

Recommended: ST 422 or ST 522.

ST 553, STATISTICAL METHODS, 4 Credits

Principles and analysis of designed experiments, including factorial experiments, analysis of covariance, random and mixed effect models. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: ST 552 with C or better

ST 555, ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, 3 Credits

Designs leading to mixed models including split plots, repeated measures, crossovers and incomplete blocks. Introduction to experimental design in industry including confounding, fractional factorials and response surface methodology. Analysis of unbalanced data.

Prerequisite: ST 553 with C or better

ST 557, APPLIED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Multivariate data structures, linear combinations; principal components, factor and latent structure analysis, canonical correlations, discriminant analysis; cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling. Not offered every year.

Recommended: (ST 412 or ST 512) and (MTH 252 or MTH 245)

ST 558, MULTIVARIATE ANALYTICS, 3 Credits

Basics of matrix algebra, principal components analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis, multidimensional scaling.

Prerequisite: ST 518 with C- or better

Available via Ecampus

ST 559, BAYESIAN STATISTICS, 3 Credits

Bayesian statistics for data analysis. Characterizations of probability; comparative (Bayesian versus frequentist) inference; prior, posterior and predictive distributions; hierarchical modeling. Computational methods include Markov Chain Monte Carlo for posterior simulation.

Recommended: ST 562

ST 561, THEORY OF STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Distributions of functions of random variables, joint and conditional distributions, sampling distributions, convergence concepts, order statistics.

Recommended: ST 422 or ST 522

ST 562, THEORY OF STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Sufficiency, exponential families, location and scale families; point estimation: maximum likelihood, Bayes, and unbiased estimators; asymptotic distributions of maximum likelihood estimators; Taylor series approximations.

Prerequisite: ST 561 with C or better

Recommended: ST 422 or ST 522

ST 563, THEORY OF STATISTICS, 4 Credits

Hypothesis testing: likelihood ratio, Bayesian, and uniformly most powerful tests; similar tests in exponential families; asymptotic distributions of likelihood ratio test statistics; confidence intervals.

Prerequisite: ST 562 with C or better

Recommended: ST 422 or ST 522

ST 565, TIME SERIES, 3 Credits

Analysis of serially correlated data in both time and frequency domains. Autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation functions, autoregressive integrated moving average models, model building, forecasting; filtering, smoothing, spectral analysis, frequency response studies, Offered winter term in even years.

Recommended: (ST 412 or ST 512) and (ST 422 or ST 522)

ST 566, TIME SERIES ANALYTICS, 3 Credits

Focuses on statistical and analytical tools for analyzing data that are observed sequentially over time. Specific topics can vary term to term, and could include methods for exploratory time series analysis, linear time series models (ARMA, ARIMA), forecasting, spectral analysis and state-space models. The focus will be on applied problems, though some mathematical statistics is necessary for a solid understanding of the statistical issues. This course is designed for students in Data Analytics MS and Certificate programs.

Prerequisite: ST 516 with C or better and ST 517 [C] and ST 518 [C]

Available via Ecampus

ST 567, SPATIAL STATISTICS, 3 Credits

The analysis of spatial data. Graphical tools for exploring spatial data, geostatistics, variogram estimation, kriging, areal models, hierarchical spatial models, and spatio-temporal modelling. Offered winter term in odd years.

Recommended: (ST 412 or ST 512) and (ST 422 or ST 522)

ST 591, INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE GENOMICS, 3 Credits

Provides an overview of how genomic data is generated and analyzed. It focuses on the underlying biological motivation, theoretical concepts, and analytical challenges associated with genomic research, especially the generation of statistics that summarize genomic data. The class is organized as a combination of lectures and group literature review discussions. Students are expected to actively participate in the class. Students from diverse backgrounds, including quantitative, biological, and computations sciences, are encouraged to enroll.

Recommended: ST 411 or ST 511

Available via Ecampus

ST 592, STATISTICAL METHODS FOR GENOMICS RESEARCH, 3 Credits

Lectures include an overview of statistical methods commonly applied in genomics research. Specific methods can vary term to term, and could include cluster analysis, decision trees, dimension reduction tools, regression models, multiple testing adjustment, variable selection methods, etc. Journal clubs include team-based review and presentations of landmark papers in both statistical methodology and genomics research. Research experience includes whole-term collaboration between students from statistics and other disciplines on real projects.

Recommended: ST 411 or ST 511 or a higher level course such as ST 551

Available via Ecampus

ST 595, CAPSTONE PROJECT, 3 Credits

Integrates and applies the analytics skills learned in the MS in Data Analytics program to solve real-world problems and interpret and communicate results. Engages student teams in the entire process of solving data science projects in realistic settings, from placing the problem into appropriate statistical framework to applying suitable analytic methods to the problem. Emphasizes problem solving, written and oral communication skills.

Prerequisite: ST 516 with C or better and ST 517 [C] and ST 518 [C] and ST 558 [C]

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Available via Ecampus

ST 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

ST 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Section 1: Projects; Section 2: Teaching Experience; Section 3: Directed Work.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

ST 623, GENERALIZED REGRESSION MODELS, 3 Credits

Maximum likelihood analysis for frequency data; regression-type models for binomial and Poisson data; iterative weighted least squares and maximum likelihood; analysis of deviance and residuals; over-dispersion and quasilikelihood models; log-linear models for multidimensional contingency tables.

Prerequisite: ST 553 with C or better and ST 563 [C]

ST 625, SURVIVAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits

Prepares students to understand and analyze survival data. Concepts to be discussed include: hazard function (failure rate function); nonparametric likelihood; empirical processes; empirical distribution function; censoring (mostly right independent censoring); Kaplan-Meier estimator; Bias of the KM estimator; Cox proportional hazards model; Accelerated Failure Time Model; Partial Likelihood; log-rank test.

Prerequisite: ST 553 with C or better or ST 563 with C or better

ST 651, LINEAR MODEL THEORY, 3 Credits

Least squares estimation, best linear unbiased estimation, parameterizations, multivariate normal distributions, distributions of quadratic forms, testing linear hypotheses, simultaneous confidence intervals. Offered alternate years.

Recommended: ST 553 and ST 563

ST 652, LINEAR MODEL THEORY, 3 Credits

Explores advanced topics in linear and generalized linear mixed models: estimation, tests, confidence intervals, prediction, model diagnostics, model selection.

Prerequisite: ST 651 with C or better

Recommended: ST 553 and ST 563

ST 661, ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS, 3 Credits

Exponential families, sufficient statistics; unbiased, equivariant, Bayes, and admissible estimation. Offered alternate years.

Recommended: ST 563 and MTH 511

ST 662, ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS, 3 Credits

Uniformly most powerful, unbiased, similar, and invariant tests. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: ST 661 with C or better

Recommended: ST 563 and MTH 511

ST 663, ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS, 3 Credits

First-order and higher-order asymptotics; likelihood ratio, score, and Wald tests; Edgeworth and saddlepoint approximations. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: ST 662 with C or better

Recommended: ST 563 and MTH 511

Z 349, *BIODIVERSITY: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND CONSERVATION, 3 Credits

The earth's biodiversity is a precious inheritance that is threatened by an unprecedented extinction crisis. This course examines the evolutionary and ecological processes that have created this unique diversity of life, the importance of biodiversity in maintaining the earth's ecosystems, and methods used to conserve biodiversity for future generations. (Bacc Core Course)

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

Equivalent to: BI 349

Available via Ecampus

Z 350, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits

Concepts of behavior; sensory receptors, internal mechanisms governing responses; learning and habituation; social organization and communication.

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

Equivalent to: BI 350

Available via Ecampus

Z 361, INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Exploration of the diversity and evolutionary relationships among major invertebrate phyla with an emphasis on morphological features, functional aspects, and life history for each phylum.

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

Z 362, INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Morphology and anatomy of representative invertebrates introduced in Z 361; diversity within phyla. Study is by dissections and both microscopic and macroscopic examination; field trip fee. Lab fee. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) and Z 361 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

Z 364, DIVERSITY OF LIFE: INVERTEBRATES, 5 Credits

Exploration of the diversity and evolutionary relationships among major invertebrate groups with an emphasis on building and interpreting phylogenetic trees as well as comparing and contrasting morphology, function, and life history within each group. Laboratory activities build scientific skills by exploring current hypotheses and tools for the study of invertebrate evolution.

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

Available via Ecampus

Z 365, BIOLOGY OF INSECTS, 4 Credits

Introductory study of insects, focusing on the biological attributes responsible for the success and dominance of insects and their relevance to human society. Explores insect taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, conservation, and coevolutionary interrelationships.

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

Available via Ecampus

Z 371, VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Overview of vertebrate origins and phylogeny integrating several disciplines (anatomy, ecology, genetics, developmental biology, physiology, behavior, and evolution) to explore the structural and functional adaptations and evolutionary history of vertebrates. Lec.

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

Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Z 372

Z 372, VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Classification, identification, and natural history of vertebrates. Includes laboratory examination of specimens and frequent field trips (fee charged) emphasizing Oregon fauna. Lab fee.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and Z 371 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

Z 374, DIVERSITY OF LIFE: VERTEBRATES, 5 Credits

Examination of vertebrate origins and phylogeny, integrating several disciplines (molecular biology, anatomy, behavioral ecology, and evolution). Emphasizes critical thinking and the scientific process to explore the structural/functional adaptations and evolutionary history of vertebrates. Laboratory activities build scientific skills by exploring current hypotheses and tools for the study of vertebrate evolution.

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

Available via Ecampus

Z 422, COMPARATIVE/FUNCTIONAL VERTEBRATE ANATOMY, 5 Credits

Phylogenetically-based study of the form and function of vertebrate organ systems, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and sensory. Lab emphasizes comparative form through dissection, and function through non-invasive experimentation. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) and (CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

Z 423, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Comparative environmental physiology of animals 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.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or ((CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])) )

Available via Ecampus

Z 425, GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits

Explores animal development, including humans, and examines molecular, cellular, and genetic processes shaping it. Investigates embryonic development from fertilization to birth, encompassing organ formation and birth defect origins. Examines post-embryonic development, including regeneration, metamorphosis, gametogenesis, aging, cancer, and stem cells. Analyzes the relationship between environment, evolution, and development. Utilizes molecular genetic techniques and student projects to develop experimental investigations skills.

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

Z 431, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY I, 4 Credits

Systems/concepts covered include motor reflexes, autonomic nervous system, digestion/metabolism, renal and osmoregulatory, endocrine and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) ) and (CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] or CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [C-])

Z 432, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY II, 3 Credits

Systems/concepts covered include blood, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary.

Prerequisite: Z 431 with C- or better

Z 438, BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

An introduction to the neurobiological basis of animal behavior. Examines behavior in the context of sensory physiology, motor control, neural circuity, and cellular processes.

Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [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-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-]))

Z 442, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Experiments and exercises in vertebrate physiology covering systems studied in Z 431 and Z 432. Available to Biology majors. Lab fee.

Prerequisite: Z 431 with C- or better and Z 432 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]

Z 461, MARINE AND ESTUARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY, 4 Credits

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.

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

Z 473, HERPETOLOGY, 4 Credits

Exploration of global herpetofauna focusing on taxa of the Pacific Northwest of North America. Identification and natural history of amphibians and reptiles are emphasized, along with a phylogenetic framework, to explore and discuss ideas involving their behavior, evolution, ecology, and conservation. Student projects examine important topics in the field.

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

Available via Ecampus

Z 477, AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY, 4 Credits

Biology, ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic insects. Two required Saturday field trips. Not offered every year.

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

Z 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 499H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Z 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Equivalent to: Z 499

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.