Catalog 2011 - 2012

Prerequisites: BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-303L

A study of the structures of the human body, including musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems with emphasis on the interactions between body systems. Laboratory activities include dissection of cats, study of a prosected human cadaver, and interactive computer studies. This course is designed for pre-health professions students, thus clinical applications will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-303

The lab section for BIO-303.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-304L

A study of the physiology and morphology of human cells, tissues and organs, with emphasis on selected human organ systems. Three lectures/discussion and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-304

The lab section for BIO-304.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Application of scientific principles to conservation of biological diversity, with emphasis on patterns and explanations for diversity, threats to and value of diversity, habitat relationships and extinction processes, and conservation strategies.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This course introduces techniques used in nucleic acid and protein expression technologies and their applications in forensics, conservation biology, environmental microbiology, medical diagnostics and basic research. Topics covered include: nucleic acid isolation and purification, PCR techniques, cloning tools and strategies, hybridization technologies, and an introduction to protein expression systems used in research and industry. Bioinformatics modules acquaint students with informational databases (NCBI, OMIM, FlyBase) and enable them to use tools for interpretation and manipulation of sequence data.

Prerequisites: BIO-120 and BIO-330

This course incorporates both classical and molecular approaches to study the structure and function of DNA, genes, chromosomes, the genome, and gene expression. Possible topics include, but not limited to, classical genetic concepts, oncogenes and cancer; cloning and gene therapy; Human Genome Project, sex determination and sex chromosomes, genetic screening, and population genetics.

Prerequisites: BIO-221

Corequisites: BIO-317L

This course examines the ecology of streams with an emphasis on the physical, chemical and biological organization of stream ecosystems. The course will also cover current theories in stream ecology as outlined in the primary literature. Students will learn laboratory and field methods for conducting stream research and will be expected to complete a field-based research project. Lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some weekend field trips are required.

Prerequisites: BIO-221

Corequisites: BIO-317

The lab section for BIO-317.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-319L

A study of the evolution, classification, diversity, morphology, and biogeography of marine and freshwater fishes. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some weekend field trips are required. Extra fee. Limited enrollment.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-319

The lab section for BIO-319

Prerequisites: BIO-220 or BIO-129

Corequisites: BIO-322.1L

Field based investigation of diversity, history, and adaptations of plants with emphasis on local examples. Methods of taxonomic identification and classification emphasized. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Some weekend field trips are required.

Prerequisites: BIO-220 or BIO-129

Corequisites: BIO-322.1

The lab section for BIO-322.1

Prerequisites: BIO-220 and ENV-260 or coreq. BIO-221

Corequisites: BIO-221 or prereq. BIO-220 and ENV-260

Preparation for extended off-campus field trips.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or ENV-260, BIO-324 and permission

An evolutionary synthesis of topics in zoology, botany, geology, geography, and anthropology.

Prerequisites: BIO-324; BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-326L

This course examines the ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (salt marshes, coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds, estuaries, barrier islands) with an emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological organization of each system. The course will also cover current developments in coastal marine ecology, including discussion of human impacts on coastal systems. Lectures and an off-campus study component. Venues include but not limited to: Florida, Belize, Caribbean, Hawaii. This course (along with BIO 324-Fall Term) satsifies the BIO 260 (Diversity of Life-2 cr.) and upper-level ecology (4 cr.) requirements for the Biology major and the Environmental Studies major (Conservation Biology focus).

Prerequisites: BIO-324; BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-326

The lab section for BIO-326.

Prerequisites: BIO-120, BIO-220 and CHE- 141

Corequisites: BIO-330L

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.

Prerequisites: BIO-120, BIO-220 and CHE- 141

Corequisites: BIO-330

The lab section for BIO-330.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 and BIO-330

The study of organic evolution as an organizing principle of biology, including a synthesis of principles of population genetics, paleontology, ecology, and molecular, developmental and organismal biology.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-333L

Descriptive and experimental approaches to interpreting evolutionary relationships, taxonomy, and distributions of plants. Projects involve phonetic and cladistic analyses of Southwestern Idaho plant species. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly.

Corequisites: BIO-333

The lab section for BIO-333.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-336L

Prereq.:. A field oriented introduction to avian biology with emphasis on classification, identification, structure, distribution, ecology and habits of birds. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-336

The lab section for BIO-336.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-339.1L

Biological principles as applied to mammals with emphasis on adaptations, behavior, evolution, classification, and ecological relationships. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some overnight field trips may be required.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-339.1

The lab section for BIO-339.1.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220, BIO-324 and permission

A study of the origin, structure, composition, species diversity, and ecological relationships of tropical and subtropical biotic communities.

Prerequisites: BIO-221or both ENV-260 and BIO-220, BIO-324 and permission

A study of coral reef formation, marine habitats, species diversity and ecological relationships on coral reef ecosystems.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-345L

Interrelationships between plants, animals, and their environments. Emphasizes population interactions and community organization. Laboratory emphasizes techniques of ecosystem analysis. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-345

The lab section for BIO-345.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-349L

Vertebrate classification, life histories, adaptations, distribution, and evolution. Three lectures, one four-hour laboratory weekly and occasional field trips.

Prerequisites: BIO-221 or both ENV-260 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-349

The lab section for BIO-349.

Prerequisites: BIO-303 and permission

A two-hour laboratory and one-hour didactic/discussion course consisting of selected dissections on a cadaver and guided supervision of Human Anatomy students. Limited enrollment.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-356L

A detailed study of the mechanisms of spatial and temporal control of gene expression. Emphasis will be placed on recombinant DNA and bioinformatics techniques.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-356

This is the lab section for BIO-356.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-360L

Morphology and physiology of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa, with emphasis on bacteria and on medically important microorganisms. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-220

Corequisites: BIO-360

This is the lab section for BIO-360.

Prerequisites: BIO-304

Concepts of pathobiology, to include causes, physiological mechanisms, symptoms, and patterns of pathogenesis of human disease.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Study of immune responses at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Application of this knowledge to study autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and manipulation of the immune system in the treatment of human diseases. Three lectures weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This lab may or may not be scheduled along with the BIO-365 lecture. When the laboratory is scheduled with the lecture, it is a required co-requisite course.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Study of hormones and the mechanisms by which hormones regulate genetic and cellular function, and metabolism.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-372L

Study of the main principles of animal developmental biology on the molecular, cellular, and organismal level. Three lecture/discussions and one three-hour lab weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-372

This is the lab section for BIO-372.

Prerequisites: BIO-220 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-374L

Comparative study of temperature, respiration, circulation, energy metabolism, homeostasis, and neuromuscular function. Three lectures/discussion and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-220 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-374

This is the lab section for BIO-374.

Prerequisites: BIO-220 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-375L

Prereq.:. Nutrition, gas exchange, water relations, transport, metabolism, growth and development of plants with emphasis on environmental influences. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-220 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-375

The lab section for BIO-375.

Prerequisites: Permission

A laboratory course in selected areas such as "cell biology and toxicology" or "molecular biology" or "bioinformatics". Working in a research group students critically evaluate scientific literature and solve problems using laboratory techniques typical of the selected area of study. Students enrolled in this course will be actively engaged in laboratory research and will be expected to conduct research projects outside of the scheduled class time period.

Prerequisites: Permission

A laboratory or field research problem culminating in a paper written according to departmental guidelines. See independent study guidelines.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission

Internships are designed to give students experience in the fields of their interest. A written summary of the internship and a seminar are presented to the department at the conclusion of the internship. See internship guidelines.

Prerequisites: Permission

Independent reading and weekly conference with a faculty supervisor. Appropriate for fields of special interest, but will not substitute for required courses.