2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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Biology

BIOL 100 Foundations of Biology
3 hours. A course to fulfill the general education requirement. Deals with the organization of living things, anatomy and physiology of cells and organisms, reproduction and heredity, and the role of energy in the ecosystem. Bioethical considerations are discussed. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.

BIOL 101, 102 General Biology
4 hours each semester. An introduction to life science for those majoring in biology and bioscience-related fields. Topics include cellular biology, genetics, systematics, development, ecology, and anatomy and physiology of plants and animals. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.

BIOL 275/475 Field Experience
1-6 hours may be earned. Includes internships and practica required for professional programs. The experience must have an on-site supervisor and/or a departmental instructor overseeing, designing, and evaluating the content of the course. Permission of the instructor and chairperson of the department is required.

BIOL 300 Evolution
2 hours. Offered 2007-08. A study of mechanisms involved in natural selection and assumptions required. Topics include history of the theory, geochronology, molecular biology, developmental biology, paleontology, comparative physiology, biochemistry, and biogeography. The interface of evolution and Christianity are examined. Two lectures per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 310 Developmental Biology
4 hours. Theories and study of differentiation as they apply to growth and development of animals, with some emphasis on the mechanism involved. Includes historical topics, fertilization, embryonic organization, cell induction, histogenesis, organogenesis, and developmental morphogenesis of echinoderms, frogs, chicks, and pigs. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

BIOL 320 Pathophysiology
3 hours. A study of the basic principles, processes, and physiological changes of alterations in body systems. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 330 Animal Physiology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

BIOL 322 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
4 hours. Offered 2007-08. The comparative study of the structure and functional morphology of organisms in the phylum Chordata. Laboratory will emphasize dissection of representative vertebrate animals. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

BIOL 330 Animal Physiology
4 hours. Investigation of physiological principles in animals, with emphasis on mechanisms of integration and homeostasis at cellular, organ, and system levels. Topics include muscular, neural, vascular, excretory, and endocrine interactions. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

BIOL 331, 332 Human Anatomy & Physiology
4 hours each semester. Structure and function of the human body. Fall semester topics include basic chemistry, body organization, integument, skeleton, muscles, and the nervous system, including special senses. Spring semester topics include cardiovascular, reproductive, endocrine, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. The course meets general education requirements and is designed for nonscience majors. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. BIOL 332 may be taken without BIOL 331. Additional course fee is required.

BIOL 340 Plant Physiology
4 hours. Offered 2007-08. A study of plant function from the molecular to the organismic level. Photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, growth and development, mineral nutrition, and practical applications will be covered. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 350 Genetics
4 hours. A general genetics course covering Mendelian genetics, population genetics, and an introduction to molecular biology. This course fulfills the requirement for biology majors, and is appropriate for those with an interest in current topics in genetics, including inheritable diseases, cloning, and other recent scientific breakthroughs. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

BIOL 360 Ecology
4 hours. An analysis of population, community, and ecosystem dynamics. Laboratory will emphasize field measurements, computer modeling, and behavior. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week, and one required field trip to the Malheur Field Station. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 370 Microbiology
4 hours. A course in the structure, metabolism, classification, and health aspects of microorganisms. Methods of microbiological investigation are emphasized. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology or permission of course instructor.

BIOL 380 Ornithology
4 hours. A study of avian biology including phylogeny, evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. Laboratory will emphasize identification, bird banding, and basic anatomy. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week, and one required field trip to the Malheur Field Station. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 384 Research Methods
1 hour. This course will introduce junior- and senior-level students to fundamental biological and chemical research techniques and will include topics of interest from both disciplines. Topics include records management, basic data analysis, experimental design, laboratory maintenance and safety, supply purchasing, chemical storage, and research ethics. One lecture per week.

BIOL 390 Systematic Botany
4 hours. Offered 2008-09. Collection, identification, classification, and morphology of vascular plants, with emphasis on the angiosperms. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week, and a required field trip. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 410 Molecular Biology
4 hours. An introduction to the modern field of molecular biology. We will examine the structure, organization, and transfer of genetic information at the molecular level and its requirement for life processes. Viral, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic systems will be examined. Major themes include transcriptional regulation, post-transcriptional events (RNA processing), and regulation of translation. The laboratory is designed to include current techniques and experiences within the field of molecular biology. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 350 Genetics and CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry.

BIOL 420 Cell Biology
4 hours. This course includes the study of cell physiology, energetics, neurobiology, muscle biology, and cell signaling. Other topics that will be discussed are cancer and immunology at the cellular level. Laboratory will focus on current cell culturing and analysis techniques. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology, and CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry. Recommended: CHEM 341 Biochemistry.

BIOL 430 Histology
4 hours. Offered 2008-09. A course in the microstructure and ultrastructure of vertebrate tissues and cells. Laboratory techniques will include microtechnique, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and transmission electron microscopy. Two lectures and two three-hour laboratories per week. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 440 Cadaver Anatomy
2 hours. A course designed for the pre-health-care student whose application to graduate schools will be enhanced by the study of cadaver skeletons/muscles. This is a lab-based course. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology, BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology, and permission of course instructor. Recommended: BIOL 330 Animal Physiology.

BIOL 460 Invertebrate Zoology
4 hours. Offered 2007-08. Comparative phylogeny, morphology, ecology, and life histories of several invertebrate groups and protozoa. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Some weekend field trips required. Additional course fee is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology.

BIOL 465 Biological Research
1-4 hours. Specific instructional programs, laboratory or field research, or independent study as planned under an advisor. A total of not more than 4 hours may be applied toward the major. For upper-division biology majors only. By permission.

BIOL 475 Field Experience
1-6 hours may be earned. Includes internships and practica required for professional programs. The experience must have an on-site supervisor and/or a departmental instructor overseeing, designing, and evaluating the content of the course. Permission of the instructor and chairperson of the department is required.

BIOL 485 Selected Topics
1-4 hours. Offered when special needs arise or when sufficient enrollment permits. Course content includes specific interests of faculty or visiting professors, or special training required by graduate or professional schools.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 General Biology or BIOL 331 and 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology and permission of instructor.

BIOL 490 Biological Exploration
2 hours. Discussion- and experience-based course covering scientific analysis, communication, and research. For biology majors with junior standing or by permission.

BIOL 496 Senior Thesis
1 hour. An independent study course for completion of a senior thesis. Required for all thesis-track majors in their senior year.