School of Life Sciences
The School of Life Sciences has three departments:
Biochemistry and Biophysics (BB)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BioHealth Sciences (BHS)
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.
Biology (BI)
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 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.
Integrative Biology (IB)
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.
Microbiology (MB)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Zoology (Z)
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-])