Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006
Department of Biological Sciences
Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs and Professor: Scalarone
Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs and Professor: Inouye
Professors: R. Anderson, Farrell, Huntly, Kritsky, Peterson, Rodnick, Rose, Seeley, Stephens, Urfer, Wharton, Winston
Clinical Professor: Spiegel
Research Professor: Kie
Associate Professors: C. Anderson, Brandon, Delehanty, Germino, J. Hill, Keeley, Magnuson, Meldrum, Sheridan, Shields, R. Smith
Assistant Professors: Baxter, Bearden, Beardsley, DeVeaux, Groome, Kelchner, Matocq, TenEyck, Thomas, Williams
Clinical Assistant Professors: S. Galindo, Nehr-Kanet
Research Assistant Professor: St. Hilaire
Visiting Assistant Professor: Murphy
Assistant Lecturers: Crandall, Farrar, Frank, Harmon, Hibbert, S. Hill, Kazakevich, Loxterman, Owen
Clinical/Technical Instructional Designer: C. Bunde
Adjunct Faculty: Black, Chapman, Jeppson
Affiliate Faculty: Apel, Beckman, Belzer, R. Boeger, W. Boeger, Bryant, C. Bunde, Burch, Carlson-Lammers, Colwell, Connelly, Cook, Eisentrager, Foster, E. Galindo, Howard, Kie, LaPatra, Lenington, Loxterman, McGonigle, Newby, Perotto, Pierce, Poulson, Ptacek, Ray, Reed, Roberto, Rosentreter, Schuerman, Schwan, Scoville, Shell, L. Smith, Stevens, Thompson, Watwood, Weinberg, Ver Hoef, Wells, White, J.Young, M. Young
Emeriti: Bowmer, D. Bunde, Griffith, Holte, House, Linder, J. McCune, R. McCune, W. Minshall, F. Rose, Saul, Spall, Streubel, Trost, Tullis, White
See Degrees
See Minors
See Courses
Associate of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry*
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Botany
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
*(Joint program with the Department of Chemistry.)
A maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481 and/or g482, Independent Problems, may be applied to any Bachelor’s degree program in Biological Sciences. Students involved in undergraduate research may also apply 4 credits of BIOL 493, Senior Thesis, to their degree program.
Students may select courses in the College of Education to meet the requirements for teacher certification while completing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. Such students must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Teacher Education Program in this Catalog for requirements in the College of Education.
Students should consult current departmental list of course rotations to determine which semesters and years these courses will be offered.
Associate of Science in Biology
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in
Biology must complete the following:
General Education
Goals for the
Bachelor of
Science*
variable
BIOL
101,101L Biology I, and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
206 Cell
Biology
4 cr
OR
BIOL 221, 223 Introductory Microbiology, and
Lab 4 cr
MATH
147 College Algebra and
Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH
160*** Brief
Calculus
4 cr
OR
PHYS
111,113 General Physics I, and
Lab 5
cr
Either these two courses:
CHEM 111, 112** General Chemistry I and
II 9 cr
OR these three courses:
CHEM 101
Introduction to General Chemistry
3 cr
CHEM 102 Introduction to Organic
and
Biochemistry
3 cr
CHEM 103 Introduction to Organic
and
Biochemistry
Laboratory
1 cr
Electives to bring
total to 64
cr
variable
TOTAL: 64 cr
** Chemistry 111 and 112 are highly recommended. Chemistry 111 and 112 are required for all B.S. and B.A. degrees in the biological sciences except for a B.S. in Biology and they are required for nearly all professional programs. Please talk to your academic advisor.
***MATH 160 Brief Calculus is highly recommended. MATH 160 is required for all B.S. and B.A. degrees in the biological sciences. Students may take MATH 170 in place of MATH 160. MATH 160 has a prerequisite of MATH 143.
MATH 170 has prerequisites of MATH 143 and 144. Prerequisites for both classes may be satisfied by the Mathematics placement exam. Please talk to your academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The student majoring in
Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biochemistry is provided with a
broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge which will qualify him or her
either for an immediate career in microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or
biochemistry or for further education in graduate or professional school. Men
and women in the health professions use their microbiological and biochemical
training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by bacteria,
fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food microbiologists and
research scientists directly apply their knowledge of the basic principles of
microbiology and biochemistry in the development and processing of their products.
Doctors, nurses, and medical and dental technicians constantly utilize
microbiology training in their work.
The purpose of the B.S. in Biochemistry is to serve students who seek to develop a strong background in biochemistry and the supporting sciences of biology, chemistry and physics. Majors also gain experiences in the broad areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and medical and/or ecological applications of each. Majors gain experiences that will prepare them to participate in research development, planning and implementation and to be competent to carry out standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques in the laboratory. The B.S. in Biochemistry prepares students to be competitive for positions in research, graduate schools, health profession schools, and in the biotechnology industry.
Freshman Year
BIOL 101,101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 102,102L Biology II, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 4 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
MATH 147 Precalculus 5 cr
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM 232 Quantitative Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis Lab 2 cr
CHEM 301,303 Organic Chemistry I, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 302,304 Organic Chemistry II, and Lab 4 cr
MATH 175 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 211,212 Engineering Physics I and II 8 cr
PHYS 213,214 Engineering Physics Lab I and II 2 cr
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 9,11 or 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 35 cr
Junior Year
BIOL 206 Cell Biology 4 cr
BIOL 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
CHEM 331 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis Lab 2 cr
CHEM 351,352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language (Goal 10B) 8 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7 and 8 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOL 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOL g445 Biochemistry I 3 cr
BIOL g447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
BIOL g448 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry 2 cr
CHEM g491 Seminar
AND/OR
BIOL 491 or 492 Seminar
AND/OR
BIOL 494 Seminar in Microbiology, to total 2 cr
(A minimum of 1 credit must be in CHEM g491 or BIOL 494.)
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 9, 11, 12 3 cr
Electives 20 cr
TOTAL: 34 cr
Suggested Electives
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM g453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
MATH 275 Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
A
maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481/g482, Independent Problems, may be applied to
this degree program.
The B.A. in Biology program is
designed for students who wish to emphasize the biological sciences but who do
not plan to enroll in graduate or professional programs in the biological or
medical sciences. Students who meet the minimum requirements for this program,
which requires fewer courses in Chemistry and Physics, will not meet the
minimum requirements for admission to most graduate and professional programs.
The purpose of the B.A. in Biology is to serve students who have a broad interest in the biological sciences and who seek substantial latitude in the development of their own programs. This degree fosters broad exposure to disciplines outside of the biological sciences and knowledge and understanding of major concepts in the biology as well as the processes of scientific investigation. The B.A. serves students who intend to graduate with a B.A. in biology, certify to teach in public schools, satisfy the admission requirement for health related professional schools, emphasize ecology or natural history, or develop a variety of laboratory skills. The B.A. in Biology requires significant exposure to concepts in math and the physical sciences and broad exposure to disciplines outside of the biological sciences as well as to disciplines within the biological sciences while providing a large number of electives. The consequence is broad exposure to the biological and an opportunity to specialize in areas of interest to students.
Required Courses:
BIOL
101,101L Biology I, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
206,206L Cell
Biology and Lab
4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL 491
or 492
Seminar
2 cr
Additional upper
division course work
in
Biological
Sciences,
28 cr
which must
include at least 6 credits in Botany
(BIOS g404,
g405, g406, g408, g409, or g412)
and at
least 6 credits in Zoology
(BIOL 310,
314, 324, g419, g420, g423, g426, g427, g429,
g431, g435,
g438, g440, g441, g443, g449, g456, g459,
g470, g486,
or g495)
MATH
160 Brief Calculus (see note
5) 4 cr
CHEM
111,111L General Chemistry I, and
Lab 5 cr
CHEM
112,112L General Chemistry II, and
Lab 4 cr
TOTAL: 65 cr
Notes:
1. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must satisfy all of the General
Education goals.
2. Students who plan to apply to graduate or professional programs in the
biological or medical sciences are strongly advised to take CHEM 111/112, a
full year of Organic Chemistry (add CHEM 302, 304), and a full year of Physics
(add PHYS 112, 114). These classes are required by many graduate and
professional programs.
3. Students should consult with their advisors and with the current
departmental list of course rotations to determine which semesters and years
biology electives will be offered.
4. Students may select courses in the College of Education to meet the
requirements for teacher certification while completing a degree in the College
of Arts and Sciences. Such students must apply for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. See the Teacher Education Program in the University
Bulletin for requirements in the College of Education.
5. Students may take MATH 170 in place of MATH 160. MATH 160 has a prerequisite
of MATH 143. MATH 170 has prerequisites of MATH 143 and 144. Prerequisites for
both classes can be satisfied by the Mathematics placement exam.
6. Up to 8 credits of Organic Chemistry may be counted towards required upper
division credits in Biological Sciences.
7. A maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481/g482, Independent Problems, may be
applied to this degree program.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The purpose of the B.S. in Biology is to serve students who have a broad interest in the biological sciences and who seek substantial latitude in the development of their own programs. This degree fosters, in students, knowledge and understanding of major concepts in the discipline as well as the processes of scientific investigation. The B.S. also serves students who intend to graduate with a B.S. in biology, certify to teach in public schools, satisfy the admission requirement for health related professional schools, emphasize ecology or natural history, or develop a variety of laboratory skills. The B.S. in Biology requires significant exposure to concepts in math and the physical sciences and broad exposure to the biological sciences while providing a large number of electives. The consequence is broad exposure to the biological and an opportunity to specialize in areas of interest to students.
Required Courses
BIOL
101,101L Biology I, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology
II, and Lab
4 cr
BIOL
206,206L Cell Biology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General
Ecology, and Lab
4 cr
BIOL
235,235L General Microbiology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
315,315L Introduction to Biometry, and Lab
(see note
5)
3 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL
491,492 Seminars
2 cr
Additional upper
division course work
in
Biological
Sciences,
21 cr
which must
include at least 6 credits in Botany:
(BIOL
g404, g405, g406, g408, g409, or g412)
and at
least 6 credits in Zoology:
(BIOL
310, 314, 324, g419, g420, g423, g426, g427, g429,
g431, g435, g438, g440, g441, g443, g449, g456, g459,
g470, g486, or g495)
MATH 160
Brief Calculus (see note
6) 4 cr
CHEM
111,111L General Chemistry
I, and Lab
5 cr
CHEM
112,112L General Chemistry
II, and Lab
4 cr
CHEM
301,303 Organic Chemistry I, and
Lab 4 cr
PHYS
111,113 General Physics I, and
Lab 4 cr
TOTAL: 65 cr
Notes:
1. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must satisfy goals 1, 2, 3,
4, and 5, two of goals 6, 7, and 8, and three of goals 9, 10, 11, and 12. Goal
10 may be satisfied by either 10A or 10B.
2. Students who plan to apply to graduate or professional programs in the
biological or medical sciences are strongly advised to take a full year of
Organic Chemistry (add CHEM 302, 304) and a full year of Physics (add PHYS 112,
114). These classes are required by many graduate and professional programs.
3. Biology electives must include upper division course work in both botany and
zoology. Students should consult with their advisors and with the current
departmental list of course rotations to determine which semesters and years
biology electives will be offered.
4. Students may select courses in the College of Education to meet the
requirements for teacher certification while completing a degree in the College
of Arts and Sciences. Such students must apply for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. See the Teacher Education Program in the University
Bulletin for requirements in the College of Education.
5. The requirement for BIOL 315 may be satisfied by taking MATH 253.
6. Students may take MATH 170 in place of MATH 160. MATH 160 has a prerequisite
of MATH 143. MATH 170 has prerequisites of MATH 143 and 144. Prerequisites for
both classes can be satisfied by the Mathematics placement exam.
7. CHEM 302/304 may be counted towards required upper division credits in
Biological Sciences.
8. A maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481/g482, Independent Problems, may be
applied to this degree program.
Bachelor of Science in Botany
The B.S. degrees in Botany and
Zoology are designed to prepare students for professional and graduate schools.
These majors incorporate the biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics
required to meet the admission requirements of most graduate and professional
schools. Included in these programs are the General Education Requirements as
well as electives which permit considerable breadth in training.
The purpose of the B.S. in Botany is to serve students who seek to develop a strong background in the core areas of Plant Sciences. Majors receive advance training in specific fields of study to provide experiences that are professionally relevant. The B.S. in botany major is recommended to students who plan careers related to the biology of plants, including areas like plant conservation, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, horticulture, physiology, and systematics. The Botany degree prepares students for direct employment with public agencies and private companies, or for entry into graduate school.
1. Courses in Biological
Sciences
BIOL
101,101L Biology I, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
206,206L
Cell
Biology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL g404,g404L
Elements of Plant Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g406,g406L
Plant Morphology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL g408,g408L
Plant Ecology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL g412,g412L
Systematic Botany, and
Lab 4
cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL
491,492
Seminars
2 cr
And at least 6 credits from the following upper
division Botany electives:
BIOL
313 Plants and Human
Prospects 3
cr
BIOL
g405,405L Plant Form and Function, and
Lab 3 cr
BIOL g409,g409L
Plant and Animal Interactions,
and Lab
3 cr
BIOL g416,g416L
Population and Community Ecology,
and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL
g489 Field
Ecology
3 cr
BIOL
g481,g482 Independent
Problems
1-6 cr
BIOL
493 Senior
Thesis
1-4 cr
2. Courses in Mathematics and Statistics *, **
BIOL
315,315L Introduction to Biometry and
Lab 3 cr
MATH
160 Brief
Calculus
4 cr
3. Courses in Chemistry and Physics
CHEM
111,111L General Chemistry I and
Lab 5 cr
CHEM
112,112L General Chemistry II and
Lab 4 cr
CHEM
301,303 Organic Chemistry I,
Lab
4 cr
PHYS
111,113 General Physics I and
Laboratory 4 cr
Notes
* The requirement for BIOL 315 may be satisfied by taking MATH 253.
** MATH 160 may be substituted for MATH 160. MATH 160 has a prerequisite of
MATH 143. MATH 170 has a prerequisite of MATH 147. Prerequisite requirements
may be satisfied by the Mathematics placement exam.
*** Students planning to apply to graduate programs are advised to take CHEM
302, 304 or BIOL g432, AND PHYS 112, 114.
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
The Ecology program seeks to
develop an understanding of ecological systems and their reactions to
perturbations, expertise in problem solving and communication skills, and a
solid background in basic ecology and supporting disciplines. The curriculum
was designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in environmental
assessment, planning, conservation, and work with natural resource management
agencies, or of those who wish to pursue advanced training in ecology.
The purpose of the B.S. in Ecology is to serve students who seek to develop a strong background in the fundamental principles of ecology and in more specific fields of study, many of which include the collection and analysis of field data. The B.S. in Ecology is recommended to students who plan careers in ecology, conservation biology, environmental studies, or resource management. The B.S. in Ecology prepares students for employment in resource management agencies and private companies as well as for advanced studies at the graduate level.
1. Required Biology Courses:
BIOL
101,101L Biology I and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
206,206L Cell
Biology
4 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL 491
or 492
Senior
Seminar
1 cr
2. Required Ecology Courses*,†
BIOL
192 Ecology
Seminar
1 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
g418 Ecological
Topics
1-3 cr
BIOL
g489 Field
Ecology
3 cr
BIOL
496 Ecology Senior
Seminar
1 cr
Plus two of the following
courses:
BIOL
337 Conservation of Natural
Resources 3 cr
BIOL g408,g408L
Plant Ecology and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL g416,g416L
Population and Community Ecology
and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL g442
Plant and Animal
Interactions 3 cr
BIOL
g452 Population
Ecology
3 cr
BIOL g459,g459L
Fish Ecology and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL g462,g462L
Freshwater Ecology and
Lab 3 cr
BIOL g476,g476L
Ecology of Water Pollution and Lab 3 cr
3. Organismal Biology (Take
two of the following courses)†
BIOL
303,303L Principles of Animal Physiology
and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
310,310L Invertebrate Zoology and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL g404,g404L
Plant Physiology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL g405,g405L
Plant Form and Function and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g406,g406L
Plant Diversity and Evolution and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g412,g412L
Systematic Botany and
Lab 4
cr
BIOL g426,g426L
Herpetology and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL g427,g427L
Ichthyology and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL g431,g431L
General Entomology and
Lab 3 cr
BIOL
g435 Vertebrate
Paleontology
4 cr
BIOL
g438
Ornithology
3 cr
BIOL g441,g441L
Mammalogy and
Lab
3 cr
BIOL
g495
Ethology
3 cr
4. Required Quantitative
Skills Courses†,§
BIOL
315,315L Introduction to Biometry and
Lab 3 cr
PHYS
111,113 General Physics I and
Lab 4
cr
Plus one of the following
courses:
GEOL
403 Introduction to
GIS
3 cr
PHYS
112 General Physics
II
3 cr
MATH
175 Calculus II (must have MATH
170) 4 cr
MATH
287 Discrete
Structures
3 cr
MATH
330 Linear
Algebra
3 cr
5. Required Supporting
Sciences Courses**,***,§§
MATH
160 Brief
Calculus
4 cr
OR
MATH
170 Calculus
I
4 cr
CHEM
111,113 General Chemistry I and
Lab 5 cr
CHEM
112,114 General Chemistry II and
Lab 4 cr
CHEM
301,303 Organic Chemistry I and
Lab 4 cr
Plus one of the following
courses:
BIOL
g432 Biochemistry (1 semester
class) 3 cr
BIOL
g445 Biochemistry
I
3 cr
BIOL
g447 Biochemistry
II
3 cr
CHEM
302,304 Organic Chemistry II and
Lab 4 cr
GEOL
101,101L Physical Geology and
Lab
4 cr
GEOL
g402
Geomorphology
4 cr
GEOL
g406 Environmental
Geology
3 cr
GEOL
g409 Remote
Sensing
3 cr
GEOL
g415 Quaternary
Geology
4 cr
GEOL
g420 Principles of
Geochemistry
3 cr
GEOL
g421 Structural
Geology
4 cr
GEOL
g430 Principles of
Hydrogeology
3 cr
GEOL
g445 Principles of
Geophysics
4 cr
GEOL
g452
Sedimentation–Stratigraphy
3 cr
MATH
175 Calculus
II
4 cr
MATH
287 Discrete
Structures
3 cr
MATH
330 Linear
Algebra
3 cr
PHYS
112 General Physics
II
3 cr
PHYS
g412 Environmental Health
Physics 3 cr
Notes:
* It is recommended that additional credits be taken in BIOL g481-g482,
Independent Problems, or BIOL 493, Senior Thesis, in the area of ecology. A
maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481 and/or g482 may be applied to this degree
program. ECON 201 and 202 are highly recommended (only 3 credits apply toward
Goal 11 of the General Education Requirements). In addition, a student should
take a minimum of 9 credits in a single area of concentration outside the
Biological Sciences Department, e.g. business, computer science, political
science.
**Many graduate programs in Ecology, including ISU’s M.S. and Ph.D. programs,
require one year of organic chemistry and one year of physics. If you plan to
apply to a graduate program, you are advised to include these courses in your
undergraduate program. In many cases a semester of biochemistry can be used in
place of the second semester of organic chemistry.
***A class may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one area (e.g.
Calculus II may not be used to satisfy the Quantitative Skills requirement and
the Supporting Sciences requirement).
§ The requirement for BIOL 315 may be satisfied by taking MATH 253.
§§Students may take MATH 170 in place of MATH 160. MATH 160 has a prerequisite
of MATH 143. MATH 170 has prerequisites of MATH 143 and 144. Prerequisites for
both classes can be satisfied by the Mathematics placement exam.
† Credits for BIOL 481, 482, 493, or 499 can be substituted for courses
in categories 2, 3, and 4, subject to approval by the Assistant Chair for
Undergraduate Programs.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
The student majoring in
Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biochemistry is provided with a
broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge which will qualify him or her
either for an immediate career in microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or
biochemistry or for further education in graduate or professional school. Men
and women in the health professions use their microbiological and biochemical
training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by bacteria,
fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food microbiologists and
research scientists directly apply their knowledge of the basic principles of
microbiology and biochemistry in the development and processing of their products.
Doctors, nurses, and medical and dental technicians constantly utilize
microbiology training in their work.
The purpose of the B.S. in Microbiology is to serve students who seek to develop a strong background in microbiology, and in broad areas of molecular biology, biotechnology, and medical and/or ecological applications. Majors gain experiences that prepare them to participate in the development of research plans and their implementation, and to be competent to carry out standard microbiological and molecular biology techniques in the laboratory. The B.S. in microbiology prepares students to be competitive for positions in research, graduate schools, health professional schools, and in the biotechnology industry.
The General Education and Total University Credit Requirements must be met. See General Education Goals for a B.S. degree. A minimum of 128 credits are required for graduation. 36 of these must be upper division credits.
Courses in Biological
Sciences*
BIOL
101,101L Biology I and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
235,235L General Microbiology and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
334 Experimental
Biochemistry
1 cr
BIOL
g432
Biochemistry
3 cr
BIOL g433,g433L
Microbial Physiology and
Lab 3 cr
BIOL
g434 Microbial
Diversity
3 cr
BIOL
g451
Immunology
3 cr
BIOL
451L Immunology
Laboratory
1 cr
BIOL
g455 Pathogenic
Microbiology
3 cr
BIOL
455L Pathogenic Microbiology
Laboratory 2 cr
BIOL
g465 Microbial
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g467 Microbial Genetics Laboratory
1 cr
BIOL
g475 General
Virology
3 cr
BIOL
g477 Bacterial Virology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOL
g478 Animal Virology
Laboratory 1
cr
BIOL 491
or 492
Senior
Seminar
1 cr
BIOL
494 Seminar in
Microbiology
1 cr
Courses in Math**
MATH
147 Precalculus
5 cr
MATH 160 Brief Calculus 4 cr
Courses in Chemistry
CHEM
111 General Chemistry
I
5 cr
CHEM
112 General Chemistry
II
4 cr
CHEM
232,234 Quantitative Analysis and
Lab 4 cr
CHEM
301,303 Organic Chemistry I and
Lab 4 cr
CHEM
302,304 Organic Chemistry II and Lab
4 cr
Courses in Physics
PHYS 111,113 General Physics I and Lab 4 cr
PHYS 112,114 General Physics II and Lab 4 cr
Courses in Foreign Language***
Foreign Language 8 cr
Notes:
*Students electing
to take BIOL 447 (Biochemistry II) are advised to take BIOL 445 as the first
biochemistry course.
**Students electing to take MATH 175 are advised to take MATH 170 rather than MATH 160 as the first calculus course.
***Any of the foreign languages offered at ISU. This requirement is waived for those who have taken 2 or more years of high school foriegn language in the same language with a grade of “C” or above. A high school transcript must be delivered to the Department of Biological Sciences.
A maximum of 8 credits of BIOL g481/g482, Independent Problems, may be applied to this degree program.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
The B.S. degrees in Botany and
Zoology are designed to prepare students for professional and graduate schools.
These majors incorporate the biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics
required to meet the admission requirements of most graduate and professional
schools. Included in these programs are the General Education Requirements as
well as electives which permit considerable breadth in training.
The purpose of the B.S. in Zoology is to serve students who have a broad interest in zoology and who seek to develop a strong background in supporting disciplines. Majors gain substantial exposure to concepts in math and the physical sciences, broad exposure to cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, and animal diversity, and the opportunity to develop strengths in specific disciplines. This degree fosters knowledge and understanding of major concepts in the discipline as well as the processes of scientific investigation. The B.S. in Zoology prepares students to pursue graduate education, to satisfy the admission requirement for health related professional schools, and to develop investigative skills.
Required Courses*, **, ***
BIOL
101,101L Biology I and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
206,206L Cell Biology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
303,303L* Principles of Animal Physiology,
and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
310,310L Invertebrate Zoology ,
and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
314,314L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy,
and
Lab
4 cr
OR
BIOL
324,324L Comparative Embryology and
Human Development, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL 315,315L**
Introduction to Biometry, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL
491,492
Seminars
2
cr
CHEM
111 General Chemistry
I
5 cr
CHEM
112 General Chemistry
II
4 cr
CHEM
301,303 Organic Chemistry I, and
Lab 4 cr
CHEM
302,304 Organic Chemistry II, and
Lab 4 cr
MATH
147
Precalculus
5 cr
MATH
160 Brief
Calculus***
4 cr
PHYS
111,113 General Physics I, and
Lab 4
cr
PHYS
112,114 General Physics II, and
Lab 4 cr
Electives
(upper-division
zoology)
6 cr
TOTAL: 74 cr
Notes:
* The requirement for BIOL 303 may be satisfied by taking BIOL 301 and 302, Anatomy and Physiology.
**The requirement for BIOL 315 may be satisfied by taking MATH 253.
***Students
electing to take MATH 175 are advised to take MATH 170 rather than MATH
160 as the first calculus course.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of
Science degree program must satisfy goals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, two of
goals 6, 7, and 8, and three of goals 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Goal 10 may be satisfied by either 10A or 10B.
Minors in Biological Sciences: Biology, Botany, Ecology, Microbiology, Zoology
Minor in Biology
The Biology Minor is available
only for majors outside of the Biological Sciences.
BIOL
101,101L Biology I and
Lab
4 cr Molecular
Biology Laboratory Methods 3 credits. Molecular biological techniques necessary
for the understanding of research and diagnostics. Specific skills include DNA
purification, amplification, cloning, manipulation, analysis, sequencing
expression of cloned genes, and computer bioinformatic
analysis of this information. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
BIOL
102,102L Biology II and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
221 Introductory
Microbiology
3 cr
BIOL
223 Introductory Microbiology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOL
206 Cell
Biology
4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology and
Lab
4 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
Upper division
Biology
courses*
3-4 cr
TOTAL: 29-30 cr
*BIOL g481-g482
and BIOL 491-492 may not be used without
prior approval of
the departmental chair or assistant chair.
Minor in Botany
BIOL
101,101L Biology I, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
102,102L Biology II, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
206 Cell
Biology and Lab
4 cr
BIOL
209,209L General Ecology, and
Lab 4 cr
BIOL
g417 Organic
Evolution
3 cr
BIOL
358
Genetics
3 cr
Upper
division
Botany
courses*
7-8 cr
TOTAL: 28-30 cr
Minor in Ecology (21 credits)
BIOL 101,101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 102,102L Biology II, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 192 Ecology Seminar 1 cr
BIOL 209,209L General Ecology, and Lab 4 cr
Any combination of the following courses to total 12 credits:*
BIOL 320 Physiological Ecology 3 cr
BIOL 337 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 cr
BIOL g408,g408L Plant Ecology, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g416,g416L Community Ecology, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g418 Ecological Topics 2 cr
BIOL g452 Population Ecology 3 cr
BIOL g459 Fish Ecology 3 cr
BIOL g462,g462L Fresh Water Ecology, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g476,g476L Ecology of Water Pollution, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g489 Field Ecology 3 cr
Minor in Microbiology
BIOL 235,235L General Microbiology, and Lab 4 cr
Any combination of the
following courses to total 14 credits:*
BIOL 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOL 410 Ecology of Microorganisms 3 cr
BIOL g432 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOL g433,g433L Microbial Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g434 Microbial Diversity 3 cr
BIOL g451 Immunology 3 cr
BIOL 451L Immunology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOL g455,455L Pathogenic Microbiology, and Lab 5 cr
BIOL g465,467 Microbial Genetics, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g475,477 General Virology, and Lab 3 cr
BIOL g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 cr
TOTAL: 21 cr
Minor in Zoology
BIOL 101,101L Biology I and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 102,102L Biology II and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 206 Cell Biology 4 cr
BIOL 209,209L General Ecology and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g417 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOL 358 Genetics 3 cr
Upper division Zoology courses* 7-8 cr
TOTAL: 29-30 cr
*BIOL g481-g482 and BIOL 491-492 may not be used without prior approval of the departmental chair or assistant chair.
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Description of the Program
The B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) prepares students as Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technologists and for graduate level programs in CLS or related disciplines. Students develop a strong background in the broad areas of microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and their medical and/or clinical applications. Majors gain the ability to carry out standard microbiological, molecular biological and clinical techniques in the laboratory and to participate in research development, planning, and implementation. The B.S. in CLS prepares students to have a reasonable expectation of passing a national qualifying exam for the medical technology profession and prepares students to be qualified to work at the professional level in a variety of settings.
Degree Alternatives
The CLS Program at ISU offers two degree alternatives at the baccalaureate
level:
1. B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science;
2. A second B.S. in CLS for students who have completed degree requirements in related disciplines from accredited institutions and take the 38 credit professional block of CLS courses;
Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(Medical Technologist)
Certification by a national credentialing examination qualifies the graduate to
practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in hospitals and other practice
venues where credentialing is required. Completion of the 38 credit CLS
professional block (as part of the CLS degree, the second B.S. in CLS, or the
certificate of completion) will qualify as the accredited program or internship
requirement for national certification exams for Clinical Laboratory Scientists
(Medical Technologists). In order to be eligible to sit for the national
credentialing exam in CLS, the student must complete the full 6 credit
hours of clinical experience (BIOL 411N).
The B.S. degree in CLS may be awarded with the minimum number of credits in clinical experience (1 credit hour) as long as the 128 total credit hour graduation requirement is satisfied. Such a degree would be of interest to students preparing for CLS related careers but not for employment in hospitals as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Technologists).
Students planning to attend other professional schools after completing the degree in CLS are strongly advised to check the requirements of those professional schools, particularly regarding requirements in Physics, Organic Chemistry and specific course prerequisites. Other professional programs may require different courses or prerequisites than outlined for the B.S. in CLS.
Professional Block
The professional block with the exception of 411N (Clinical Experience) is
offered in live lecture/lab classes and via WEB CT (electronic delivery) in
both Pocatello and Boise. With permission of the program director, the
professional block can be taken on-line. 411N (Clinical Experience) is arranged
through participating hospitals and clinics throughout Idaho and adjacent
states.
Admission to the level II courses in the professional block and the clinical experience is by application to the program. Application packets are available through the Department of Biological Sciences. Successful completion of the level I courses is required prior to entry into the level II courses and clinical experience.
Required Clinical
Courses (Professional Block):
BIOL 411 Series to total 33 credits (additional credits of Experience for a
total of 38 required for eligibility to sit for registry exams).
BIOL 411Q Introduction to
Clinical Laboratory Science 2 cr
BIOL 411P Phlebotomy, Urinalysisand Waived Testing 2 cr
BIOL g411F Clinical Hematology 3 cr
BIOL g411J Clinical Chemistry 3 cr
BIOL g411G Critical Analysis of Laboratory Values 3 cr
BIOL g411K Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 3 cr
BIOL g411D Clinical Microbiology I 3 cr
BIOL g411E Clinical Microbiology II 3 cr
BIOL 411M Research 1-3 cr