Lower Division Courses
BIO-102 Biology of Human Disease 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Winter, spring. Emphasis on pathogenic organisms and human immune responses. This is a laboratory course designed for students not majoring in biology. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly. (NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
BIO-104 Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Human Activity 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. activity
(Same as PHE-104) Fall. Three lectures and one three-hour activity period weekly. A general study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with emphasis on neuromuscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems as they relate to activity. This course is not designed for students majoring in Biology, Exercise Science, Nursing, Health Science, or related pre-health professional programs. The course is designed for physical education majors and the liberal arts core.(NON-LAB NATURAL SCIENCE)
BIO-106 Readings in Biology 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall. Individually assigned readings, followed by written reports or seminars covering classical, current and semipopular literature on biological topics.
BIO-120 Frontiers in Biology 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Focus on frontier areas of biology; examples may include human genetics, bioinformatics, or cancer biology. The frontier topics will cover the fundamental concepts including biology of inheritance and gene structure, function, and expression. Emphasis on scientific problem-solving, including collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological data. Readings, lectures, discussions, lab activities, and computer simulations. (NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
BIO-129 Murder, Medicine, & Magic 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Fall or winter. A study of botany with emphasis on ethnobotany and the uses people have made of plants. Topics include the basic botanical principles (such as genetics, taxonomy, evolution, reproduction), uses of plants for food, fiber, medicines, beverages, and other ends, and human physiological needs that plants satisfy. (NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
BIO-140 Idaho Natural History 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Spring. Natural history, flora, fauna, and ecological relationships of the local area. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. This course is designed for students not majoring in biology. (NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
BIO-199T.1 The Life of Birds 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
A field oriented introduction to avian biology for non-biology majors, with an emphasis on classification, identification, structure, function, behavior, and habitats of birds. Lab and field studies focus on identification of species and avian behavior. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. (NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
BIO-199T.2 Biology of Reproduction 3.0 cr.
This course will provide an overview of vertebrate reproduction. Topics include different modes of reproduction, evolution of sex, male and female anatomy, and the hormonal control of different stages of reproduction such as puberty (sexual maturation), reproductive cyclicity, the hormonal regulation of pregnancy, and finally environmental factors that influence reproduction. [NON-LAB NATURAL SCIENCE]
BIO-200 Frontiers in Biology/Case Studies 1.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: permission; AP Biology test score of 4 or 5 or dual enrollment in a college-level biology course. Concurrent enrollment in a laboratory section of BIO 120L. An introduction to the major unsolved problems in biology with emphasis on methods used in scientific problem solving. The course assumes basic knowledge of fundamental biological concepts and uses a case studies approach with reading from the biological literature. For students who have successfully completed advanced high school level biology.
BIO-220 Organismal Biology 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Spring. Prereq.: BIO-120. The biology of individual plant and animal organisms: development, functional morphology, anatomy, and physiology.
BIO-221 Population & Ecosystem Biology 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Fall. Prereq.: BIO-120 or 220; prereq. or coreq.: MAT-112. The biology of populations and communities: population genetics, evolution, ecology, and animal behavior. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly.
BIO-230 Cell & Molecular Biology 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Fall, spring. Prereq.: BIO-120 and CHE-141. Introduction to the components of cells and processes that occur in living cells. Topics include cell structure and function, genetic events, regulation of gene expression, and the chemical pathways of metabolism. Readings, lectures, discussions, and laboratory activities. Three lectures and one three-hour lab weekly.
BIO-260 Diversity of Life 1.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Prereq.: completion of two courses among BIO-220, 221, or 230. A survey of major taxonomic groups of organisms with an emphasis on biological classification, phylogeny reconstruction, biological diversity, and comparative morphology. Readings, lectures, discussions, and lab activities. Six hours per week for six weeks.
BIO-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. Library research in biology. Critical review of literature pertaining to a problem or specialized topic in biology culminating in a paper written according to department guide lines. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)