College of Arts and Sciences
Victor S. Hjelm, Ph.D., Dean
E. Phillip Benson, Ph.D., Associate Dean
The College of Arts and Sciences introduces students to ways of thinking and expression intrinsic to the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences. Students are thereby aided in the development of intellectual skills and personal values which serve them in career planning and life-long learning.
Some fifty different curricula provide work leading to Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Natural Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. These curricula provide a rather wide selection which includes the recognized courses in the main fields of knowledge. The general plan is to provide an acquaintance with the basic tools of culture and to explore one or another discipline in greater depth. The bachelors' degrees which are awarded are considered as evidence of qualification to enter certain occupations directly; in many instances they indicate preparation for more advanced professional study.
Students planning to complete work in a graduate school or professional school, for example, in engineering, law, dentistry or medicine, should pay particular attention to the stated requirements of the institutions which they plan to attend to be prepared for admission. If a particular institution has not yet been selected, the student is advised to consult catalogs and seek advice as to the requirements commonly made in such schools.
General Education Requirements
All Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs include a general education component intended to provide a breadth of knowledge in liberal studies as a necessary background for the specialized knowledge acquired in the discipline in which the student majors. Additionally, the General Education Requirements are intended to assist the student in developing the intellectual flexibility necessary for a fulfilling career.
By meeting these requirements, students develop their skills in oral, written and mathematical communication. They also acquire habits of thought traditionally associated with the well-educated person: the ability to analyze and propose solutions to personal, social and scientific problems, the ability to recognize and assess value structures and the ability to understand and evaluate the literary and expressive arts.
The general education component for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs require students to complete the goal requirements listed under the General Education Requirements section under General Academic Information of this catalog. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor in determining their curriculum.
Transfer Policy
Students transferring to Idaho State University who seek a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences should refer to the section, Policies Governing Fulfillment of General Education Goals. The College of Arts and Sciences has one exception to this policy statement: Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, who do not have an associate degree recognized under the designated articulation agreements, and who are transferring 58 or more credits, must complete Goals 10A, 10B and six additional credit hours in Goals 9, 11, and/or 12.
Major Concentration Requirements
In addition to the general education component, all Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs require a concentration in a departmental major of at least 24 credits, of which at least 16 credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. The particular course requirements of the departmental majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are outlined under the department headings in the bulletin.
The Teacher Education Program
The College of Arts and Sciences shares responsibility with the College of Education for the Teacher Education Program. Students may fulfill the requirements of the Teacher Education Program while majoring in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences. Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program does not require a student to apply for admission to the College of Education. Arts and Sciences majors who apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program must meet the following academic criteria: (1) completion of 24 credits, (2) accumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better, (3) minimum grades of C in Education 200, English 101 and Speech 101. Additional certification requirements include 34 credits of specific coursework in the College of Education.
Pre-Health Professional Programs
(See Special Cooperative Programs for additional information.) Pre-professional preparation for schools of dentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine can be carried out at Idaho State University. Advising for such programs is available through the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Anyone interested in health professional programs located at ISU (dental hygiene, health care administration, medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, radiographic science, and speech pathology and audiology) should contact those departments and colleges directly. Present members of the ISU Health Professions Advisory Committee are:
R.W. McCune, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences, Chair
D.E. Bunde, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
L.J. Fontenelle, Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy
L.C. Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D.
College of Health Related Professions
and Department of Psychology
I.W. Hillyard, Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy
C.A. Hofman, Ph.D.
Department of Economics
C. Wigal, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry
R.R. Seeley, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
General Information
Pre-health professional students at ISU must satisfy specific pre-professional course requirements for their academic majors at the undergraduate level.
Most health professional schools provide substantial latitude in the academic majors pursued by students preparing for application to post-graduate professional programs.
Each ISU pre-health student must consult with a member of the Health Professions Advisory Committee in order to successfully combine an academic major with a pre-health professional program. It is strongly recommended that pre-professional students develop a strong background in courses such as those listed below. Courses required by most health professional schools include, but are not limited to, the following:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr(Note the departmental prerequisites which accompany many of these courses.)
In addition to completing specified prerequisite courses, almost all health professional schools strongly recommend, and occasionally require, that the pre-professional student obtain practical experience in the health professional field s/he plans to enter. The applicant also will usually be required to take a national standardized admission test.
Students who complete three years of the curriculum in zoology with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher may be eligible to receive a B.S. degree in zoology after completion of the first year of study at a departmentally approved school of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Students choosing this option must complete a minimum of 96 credits, satisfy all Idaho State University General Education Requirements, and complete all courses numbered 300 or lower which are required by the zoology curriculum. Students are advised to consult with the chair or assistant chair of the Department of Biological Sciences early in their programs if they plan to pursue this program option.
Pre-Dentistry
The above courses provide a core for pre-dental requirements of most dental schools. However, some dental schools have additional requirements. Pre-dental students should consult the latest edition of "Admission Requirements of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools," published by the American Association of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee have copies of this publication. Dental schools also require that all applicants take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Idaho residents should be especially aware that the State of Idaho currently participates in a joint dental education program with the Creighton University School of Dentistry which has available up to seven seats per year for residents of Idaho.
Dentistry
In the fall of 1982, Idaho State University and the Creighton University School of Dentistry implemented a decentralized dental education program, the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP). Under this program, up to seven seats per year at the Creighton University School of Dentistry are reserved for Idaho residents. The first professional year of the dental school program is on the ISU campus in Pocatello. The students then move to the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha for the second, third and fourth professional years.
Pre-Medicine
The core of pre-medical courses required by most medical schools is the same as that presented under General Information. Again, many medical schools have additional requirements. Pre-medical students should consult the latest edition of "Medical School Admission Requirements, USA and Canada," published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, One Dupont Circle, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20036. Members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee have copies of this publication. Medical schools also require that all applicants take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Idaho residents should be aware that the State of Idaho is a participant in the Washington-Alaska-Montana-Idaho (WAMI) decentralized medical education program of the University of Washington School of Medicine and that Idaho also has a contractual agreement with the University of Utah School of Medicine. Each of these programs reserves a certain number of seats in the respective medical school classes (presently 15 at the University of Washington School of Medicine and four at the University of Utah School of Medicine) for residents of Idaho. Therefore, Idaho residents are advised to at least satisfy pre-medical requirements for these two medical schools. Prospective applicants should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for details concerning these special medical education programs, as well as details concerning the MCAT.
Pre-Optometry
The core courses listed under General Information provide some guidance for the pre-optometry student. However, the large number of significant differences in pre-optometry requirements by the various optometry schools requires that the student obtain a specific list of requirements for each optometry school. Prospective applicants should consult the latest edition of "Admissions to Schools and Colleges of Optometry," available free from the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63141. The chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee has a copy of this publication. All optometry schools and colleges require all applicants to take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Several optometry schools are members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and will therefore give preference to applicants who are residents of WICHE states, such as Idaho. Pre-optometry students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for complete pre-optometry requirements for each school or college of optometry, and also for details concerning the OAT and the WICHE program.
Pre-Osteopathic
Medicine
General requirements for pre-osteopathic medicine are nearly identical to those discussed under Pre-medicine. More information concerning osteopathic medicine can be obtained by writing to the American Osteopathic Association, 212 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, or by consulting with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Pre-Podiatric Medicine
The core pre-podiatric medical courses are the same as those presented under General Information. Pre-professional requirements of some podiatric medical schools may vary from that list. Therefore, the pre-podiatric medical student should consult the latest edition of "Podiatric Medical Education," available from the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, 20 Chevy
Chase Circle, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20015. The chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee has a copy of this publication. All podiatric medical schools require all applicants to take the MCAT (see Pre-medicine). Pre-podiatric medical students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee about complete pre-podiatric medical requirements and details concerning the MCAT.
Pre-Veterinary
Medicine
The core pre-veterinary medical courses are similar to those listed under General Information. However, there are sufficient differences that the pre-veterinary medical student should consult catalogs of the veterinary medical schools to which s/he eventually plans to apply, as well as consulting with his/her advisor. Students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Idaho residents should be advised that long term agreement has been reached between the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to share responsibility for the curriculum and program at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. This program (WOI) is the major one which will accept Idaho residents. Therefore, Idaho residents should make every effort to become familiar with the pre-veterinary requirements of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine so proper courses will be taken in pre-veterinary medical work at ISU. Students who are not residents of Idaho should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee concerning the choice of veterinary medical schools to apply and the proper development of a pre-veterinary medical program at ISU.
The pre-veterinary medical student also should be aware that most veterinary schools look upon some practical experience with a veterinarian as a very desirable or even necessary prerequisite for admission. The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine specifically requires a minimum of 300 hours of experience with a veterinarian. It also requires that the applicant take the Aptitude (Verbal and Quantitative) Section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Veterinary Aptitude Test (VAT).
Pre-Law Program
The successful attorney is one who understands how changes within society affect the relationships between and among people. An effective attorney should have an understanding of human behavior, social, political and economic change, our ecological systems and the general influence of our philosophical, literary and historical heritage. Hence, the student with a broad undergraduate preparation and a developed insight into many facets of life attains the best educational preparation for the practice of law.
There is no set course pattern or curriculum leading to a degree in pre-law. The Association of American Law Schools recommends that pre-law students major in whatever field interests them. Students may benefit from this recommendation in two ways: they will generally do better in areas of study which interest them, and formal training in the major area is a valuable end in itself.
The student who aspires to attend law school should seek the counsel of one of
the members of the Pre-Law Advising Committee. Members are:
Dr. C. A. Hofman, Economics
Dr. T. Hale, History
Dr. David Adler, Political Science
Dr. B. D. Loebs, Speech and Drama
Dr. S. B. Pawar, Business
These pre-law advisors will create a pre-law curriculum designed to accommodate the student's major and help him/her prepare for the Law School Admission Test and a career in accordance with the principles discussed above.
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
This is a non-specialist degree program designed to meet the needs of students interested in broadly based education in the liberal arts. It provides greater flexibility and breadth in subject matter than provided by traditional degree programs. Students in the general studies program must complete all 12 of the General Education goals and will take a majority of courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. See the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for more detailed information.
Upper division courses - A minimum of 48 credits of Arts and Sciences courses are required but not more than a total of 40 credits may be earned in any one subject field.
Electives - Courses from all across the university may be utilized to complete the 128 credit hours required for graduation.
Associate of Arts in General Studies
This degree requires completion of the following program:
Credits Required
General Education Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of
Arts and Sciences 45 - 52*
Additional lower division courses in the humanities 6
Additional lower division courses in the social sciences 6
Elective credits 0 - 7 Total credits required 64
Of the last 20 credits applied to an Associate's degree, 16 credits must be taken in residence at Idaho State University.*
The number of credits required for the General Education Requirements varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or placement examinations in English or mathematics.
Associate of
Science Degree
The same General Education Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences are required of all options for the Associate of Science degree:
Goal 1 3 - 6 cr
Goal 2 2 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, and 8 6 cr
Three of Goals 9, 10, 11,and 12 9 - 14 cr
TOTAL 20 - 28 cr
Goals 3, 4, and 5 are satisfied in each of the options listed below. Of the last 20 credits applied to an Associate's degree, 16 credits must be taken in residence at Idaho State University.
The number of credits required for the General Education Requirements varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or placement examinations in English or mathematics.
Biological Sciences Option
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr PHYS 211-12 General Physics 6 cr PHYS 213-14 General Physics Lab 2 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
Lower division electives 0 - 7 cr
TOTAL 64 - 65 cr
Geology Option
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry (recommended) 8 cr
OR
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr
PHYS 211-12 General Physics 6 cr
OR PHYS 221-22 Engineering Physics 8 cr GEOL 106 General Geology 3 crOR
GEOL 109 Physical Geology 3 cr GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr GEOL 112 Historical Geology 3 cr GEOL 211 Mineralogy 3 cr GEOL 212 Lithology 2 cr
Lower division electives 0 - 13 cr
TOTAL 64 - 65 cr
Physical Sciences
Option
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry I 4 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry II 4 cr
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry III 4 cr
CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr
PHYS 221-22 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-24 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
Lower division electives 5 - 13 cr
TOTAL 64 cr
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
This two-year degree program is designed for those who are, or who are seeking to be, employed as law enforcement officers. Many law enforcement agencies encourage or require their personnel to obtain a higher education in order to better help meet increased demands to perform more effectively in the face of very complex social, legal, political and economic situations. Graduates in the A. A. degree program will find that they have also fulfilled the majority of the General Education Requirements applicable for a four-year degree.
Students seeking to enroll in this program should contact one of the Criminal Justice Program advisors: these are Dr. Clifford Bryan, Sociology; Mr. Noble Taylor, School of Applied Technology Law Enforcement.
Admission to the Program
For admission to the criminal justice program, a person must have been admitted as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences at ISU. Required Courses
I. General Education Requirements
(40 credits minimum)
Goal 1
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
AND
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
Goal 2
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
Goal 3
MATH 111 Algebra 4 cr
OR
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
OR
Satisfactory score on departmental placement examination
AND
MATH 140 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 cr
OR
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
Goal 4: Choose one of the following
BIOS 101-102 General Zoology plus Lab 4 cr
BIOS 103-104 General Botany plus Lab 4 cr
BIOS 120 Man and His Environment 4 cr
BIOS 201 Heredity and Its
Implications 4 cr
Goal 5: Choose one of the following
CHEM 105 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
GEOL 106-107 General Geology plus Lab 4 cr
PHYS 152-153 Descriptive Astronomy
plus Lab 4 cr
Goals 6 and 7
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities 3 cr
AND
HUM 102 Introduction to Humanities 3 cr
Goal 8
PHIL 151 Western Thought 3 cr
Goal 9: Choose one of the following
AMST 200 Introduction to American
Studies 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. Since 1865 3 cr
Goal 10
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of
the New World 3 cr
OR
May be satisfied by satisfactory Goal 11
POLS 101 Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
Goal 12
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
II. Social Science Requirements
(24 credits)
SOC 112* Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 231 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National Minorities 3 cr
POLS 101* Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
POLS 248 Politics and the Admin of
Justice 3 cr
PSYC 200 Child Abuse 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Two electives with consent
of advisor 6 cr
*If SOC 112 and POLS 101 are taken to satisfy Goals 11 and 12 as recommended, then the student has two more elective three-credit courses which may be taken with the consent of the advisor.
General Information
Please note the following guidelines:
Director and Associate Professor Attebery
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
The American Studies program offers students a broadly based, flexible, interdisciplinary approach to education. In so doing, the program challenges students to discover from a number of directions the complexity of human thought and society. Graduates can find their places in many fields, such as
foreign service, civil service, public relations, and law. They also may choose to pursue further professional training in graduate programs in any of the areas chosen for emphasis. American Studies students are encouraged to design programs that meet personal aspirations.
Major in American Studies
The American Studies major requires no specific courses beyond the requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. Rather, the student will complete an American Studies component and three areas of emphasis. For the former, the student must take a minimum of 18 credits in American Studies from all courses offered. Then, for a primary departmental emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 24 credits from any one of the following disciplines: English, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, or psychology. For a secondary emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 18 credits from another of the departments listed above or may substitute mass communication, economics, philosophy, biology, geology, or education. For a third area of emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 12 credits from any of the disciplines already listed or, with permission from the director, elect courses offered by multiple departments but focusing on a single topic, such as women's studies, religious studies, or museum studies. (The student desiring teaching certification in American Studies must meet the requirements established by the College of Education.)
Minor in American Studies
The American Studies minor is designed to give the student majoring in another field an interdisciplinary knowledge of American culture. The minor requires 18 credits in American studies, including the introductory course, AMST 200, and one senior seminar, AMST 401 or 402, or a substitute, cross-listed seminar approved by the program director. The remaining 12 credits must be divided equally between courses cross-listed with humanities and social science disciplines. No more than 6 credits cross-listed with any single discipline may be counted toward the minor.
Courses
100 Introduction to American Language and Cultures 3 credits. Introduction to the forms, uses, and conventions of American English, with emphasis upon their cultural origins and functional varieties. Intended primarily for speakers of standard English as second language or second dialect. Available on a pass/fail basis for those students who elect such an option (with a pass requiring "C" work).
101-102 Survey of American Literature 3 credits. Examination of American literature in its relationship to American history, society, and thought patterns. Credit for 101 will exclude credit for ENGL 253; credit for 102 will exclude credit for ENGL 254.
103-104 Survey of American History 3 credits. Survey with special emphasis on cultural and intellectual history. Credit for 103 will exclude credit for HIST 121; credit for 104 will exclude credit for HIST 122.
200 Introduction to American Studies 3 credits. This course will introduce essential themes in American studies, will outline a basic canon of interdisciplinary knowledge, and will discuss methods with which aspects of American cultural life may be analyzed. Fulfills Goal 9 of the General Education Requirements.
201-202 Issues in American Studies 3 credits. Consideration of American culture, designed for sophomores, to demonstrate the interdisciplinary approach to knowledge through multiple documents such as those from mass media, sociology, literature, history, or fine arts. Issue, theme, or timeblock focus varies with each course offering.
203L American Studies Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory credit given for active participation in relating course work in any American Studies course to evidence of regional culture in southeastern Idaho. Credit requires approval of major advisor and program director.
301-302 Junior Seminar in American Studies 3 credits. Discussion and practice in using the topical or issue oriented approach to problems. Topic or issue to be determined by instructors, subject to approval of department chairpersons.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U.
401-402 Senior Seminar in American Studies 3 credits. Seminar using interdisciplinary methodology to explore particular issues in depth. Focus to be determined by instructors, subject to approval of department chairperson.
403 Problems in American Studies 1-6 credits. For any student who wishes to do individual but guided work on a paper or project relating to American culture. Students will need to convince two instructors from different departments and the director of American Studies of the validity of their proposals. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Department of
Art and Pre-Architecture
Chairperson and Professor Dial
Professors Brown, Friend, Martin
Associate Professors Evans, Kovacs
Associate Professor (Emeritus) Obermayr
Assistant Professor Granger
Affiliate Instructor Vaughn
The primary aim of the art program is to develop the aesthetic awareness and technical proficiency of the individual student in the visual arts. The student who declares an art major can earn either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The BFA is strongly recommended for those students who plan to pursue graduate work in the visual arts or who intend to enter into commercial studio production. The studio areas offered for concentration are drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, weaving, ceramics and jewelry/metals. In addition, a variety of art history classes is available, and studio classes are offered periodically in such media as papermaking, basketry, watercolor, and similar subjects. The art major may concentrate in one studio area or work in several areas. In addition, the program offers a variety of studio and art history courses for university students majoring in other fields. For art majors, Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements must be met with courses outside the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture.
Admission
Departmental requirements are the same for both degrees. Students who wish to declare a major in art must meet the following criteria:
Prerequisites
Students who major in art must complete the foundation courses (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, and 108) before enrolling in any 200 level or above studio courses. (The student should take these courses during the freshman year.) ART 108 will be required prior to enrollment in 221 and 222 for art majors only. Non-majors may take studio courses/art history without the foundation prerequisites. All students (majors and non-majors) will take studio courses in sequence beginning with the 200 level.
Senior Presentation
During the last semester of the senior year the student must enroll in Senior Presentation, ART 494. As a requirement for graduation as an art major, the student must present a senior thesis exhibit that is reviewed by the entire art faculty. Along with the exhibit, the student must give an oral presentation to the entire art faculty regarding his/her development and growth as an artist/scholar. Elementary and secondary education majors who desire an art component are referred to the Teacher Education section of this bulletin. Please note that ART 334, Secondary Art Methods, is offered spring semester of odd-numbered years only. Summer school graduates must exhibit during the spring semester preceding graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
The Bachelor of Arts degree in art combines a liberal arts education with a strong concentration in studio areas and art history.
Required Courses
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 494 Senior Presentation 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Art electives 27 cr
TOTAL: 49 cr
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Students planning professional art careers in educational or commercial fields or who are planning to do graduate work in art are encouraged to earn the B.F.A. degree.
Required Courses
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 201 Intermediate Drawing 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 231 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr
ART 241 Introduction to Painting 3 cr
ART 251 Introduction to Metals/
Jewelry 3 cr
ART 261 Introduction to Weaving 3 cr
ART 271 Introduction to Ceramics 3 cr
ART 281 Introduction to Sculpture 3 cr
ART 301 Anatomy Drawing and
Painting 3 cr
ART 310 Professional Practice
and Display 3 cr
ART 494 Senior Presentation 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives upper-division/
studio 18 cr
Art history electives 6 cr
TOTAL: 73 cr
Minor in Studio
The art minor in studio allows the non-art-major university student to explore the discipline of art without investing the time involved in earning customary art degrees. The following courses are required:
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
OR
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives (Choose 3 from 9 cr
ART 231, 241, 251,261, 271, 281.)
TOTAL: 21 cr
Minor in Art History
The minor in art history allows the university student with an interest in the cultural history of the visual arts to develop that interest. The following courses are required:
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 385 Independent Projects
(Art History) 3 cr
ART 422 World Arts 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 6 cr
(Choose 2 from ART 423, 424, 425, 426.)
TOTAL: 21 cr
Art Courses
101 Drawing 3 credits. Introduction to the fundamental skills and techniques of drawing. Deals with the basic elements of composition, proportion, perspective, light and shade. May cover still life, landscape and figure drawing.
102 Drawing 3 credits. Continuation of 101 with refining of skills and techniques. Additional problems in composition and subject matter. PREREQ: ART 101.
103 Creative Process 3 credits. A foundation course that deals with the "vocabulary" of design the basic elements of art through a series of exercises in both black and white and color and in two and three dimensions.
104 Creative Process 3 credits. Use of design vocabulary in the solution of specific 2 and 3 dimensional visual problems. Emphasis shifts to the thought process - the formulation of ideas and solutions, the implementation of concept and craft. PREREQ: ART 103.
105 Art Studio 2 credits. This course is primarily for the non-art major and consists of work in all the studio areas as department scheduling will allow.
108 Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 credits. A study of the elements of visual art, various media and techniques of artistic expression, with a brief historical overview. When appropriate, gallery tours and presentations by visiting artists will be included.
201 Intermediate Drawing 3 credits. Course designed to expand the
student's creative range in subject matter and technique; includes studies in
the historical importance of the drawing in art. PREREQ: ART 101, 102.
202 Intermediate Drawing 3 credits. Further exploration in drawing
technique and theme. Also includes thorough experience with varieties of
drawing media and papers, both traditional and contemporary. PREREQ: ART 201.
210 History and Appreciation of Photography 3 credits. Discovery of
the photographic process and its evolution from tintype to present day film.
Analysis of many recognized masters of photography. Lecture only. Cross-listed
as M C 210 and AMST 201.
215 Graphic Design 3 credits. Introduction to concepts and procedures
of graphic design. Lectures, studio and computer exercises will explore issues
and design for graphic media, typography, and design for the page.
Cross-listed as M C 215.
221 Survey of Art 3 credits. Study of the visual arts from prehistoric
times to the Renaissance and the cultural influences on art forms. Satisfies
Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
222 Survey of Art 3 credits. Study of the visual arts from the
Renaissance to the contemporary era with comparisons of major movements.
Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
230 Introduction to Photography 4 credits. Function and use of the
camera, darkroom. Fundamentals of composition and use of light. How photographs
communicate. Lab required. Student must have own camera and supply
film, paper and some chemicals. ART 210 recommended. Cross-listed as M C 230.
231 Introduction to Printmaking 3 credits. Introduction to one of two
major print medias, either etching or lithography. Emphasis is on the learning
of various technical processes and their incorporation in the development of
the student's imagery.
241 Introduction to Painting and Composition 3 credits. Introduction
to methods, materials, and basic concepts of painting.
243 Watercolor 3 credits. Beginning watercolor techniques, color
theory, traditional and contemporary subject matter. One field trip required.
251 Introduction to Metals/Jewelry 3 credits. Introduction to jewelry
and metalsmithing in various metals with emphasis on design, basic technical
processes and craftsmanship.
261 Introduction to Weaving 3 credits. Procedures and processes
involved in dressing the loom. Production of various weaves on the loom and
experimentation with woven and constructed textiles.
261 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Renaissance through Gothic shows how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the time. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
262 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Gothic through Modern times and how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
263 History of American Architecture 3 credits. Study of architecture
and the "built environment" in the Americas from the earliest prehistoric
times to the present with the greatest emphasis on architecture since colonial
times to the present. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
271 Introduction to Ceramics 3 credits. Techniques of forming ceramic
art by coiling, slab construction, and throwing on the potter's wheel, with
emphasis on form, glazing, and decorative techniques.
281 Introduction to Sculpture 3 credits. Introduction to various
methods and materials of sculpture construction, including additive,
subtractive, manipulative, and substitution techniques.
301 Anatomy Drawing and Painting 3 credits. Course designed for
intense explorations into human and animal anatomy using both drawing and
painting media. Some studies in the historical position of the figure in art
of the present and the past. PREREQ: 101-102 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR .
302 Advanced Anatomy Painting and Sculpture 3 credits. Further work in
anatomical structure and form using two and three dimensional format. PREREQ:
301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
310 Professional Practice and Display 3 credits. Course will prepare
the student to present work professionally, explore employment possibilities,
grant writing, gallery maintenance, business practices, survival skills.
PREREQ: DECLARED ART MAJOR AND COMPLETION OF 60 CREDITS.
331-332 Intermediate Printmaking 3 credits each. Individual work within the media of one's experience or introduction to a new print media. Students will be exposed to new techniques and processes including those used in color printing. PREREQ: ART 231.
333 Intermediate Photography 4 credits. Individual development through
personal photographic work with intensive criticism. Controlled printing
techniques; the zone system. Cross-listed as M C 333. PREREQ: ART 230 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
334 Secondary School Art Methods 2 credits. Practical techniques and
philosophical approaches to teaching art in the middle and high schools.
PREREQ: 12 HOURS OF STUDIO CLASSES. This class is offered in the spring341-342 Intermediate Painting and Composition 3 credits each. Special projects and experimental individual work for advanced students. PREREQ: ART 241.
343 Intermediate Watercolor 3 credits. Further experiments in opaque
and transparent media, variety of supports and styles. One field trip required.
PREREQ: ART 243.
351-352 Intermediate Metals 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include stone settings, enameling, angle raising, procedure for hinges, anodizing, repousse and riveting. PREREQ: ART 251.
361-362 Intermediate Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work on and off loom, fiber structures and dyeing. PREREQ: 261. Also listed as HEC 361-362.
371-372 Intermediate Ceramics 3 credits each. Individual work. Special projects may include glaze and clay technology, history of ceramic art, work on the potter's wheel and forming techniques. PREREQ: ART 271.
381-382 Intermediate Sculpture 3 credits each. Further explorations in imagery and development of skills in sculptural media. PREREQ: ART 281.
385 Individual Projects 3 credits. Supervised research, experimentation, or creative work in an art history subject or studio area not listed in the regular offerings. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR/CHAIRPERSON.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U.
401 Advanced Study in Drawing 3 credits. Individualized
course-of-study designed to address drawing-specific concerns for the advanced
art student. Involves exploration of technical, material, and/or conceptual
possibilities inherent to drawing as an independent medium. PREREQ: ART 202.
405 Color Printing 3 credits. A darkroom oriented class teaching
practical applications of color theory in printing color negatives and slides.
Weekly shooting and printing assignments required. Cross-listed as M C 405.
PREREQ: ART 230 AND ART 333.
410 Advanced Photography 4 credits. Advanced darkroom techniques,
archival concerns, encouragement given to individuals' photographic growth.
Cross-listed as M C 410.
415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits. For students familiar with
graphic design basics. Lectures and exercises explore concepts and procedures
in publication design and production. Computer exercises focus on desktop
publishing. Cross-listed as M C 415. PREREQ: ART 215.
g422 World Arts 3 credits. Study of the art produced in cultures outside the western tradition. Topics include pre-Hispanic art of Mexico, Central and South American art, and North American Indian art, Oceanic art, and the art of Africa south of the Sahara.
g423 Nineteenth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from the beginning of the 19th century up to the advent of Cubism.g424 Twentieth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from Cubism to the present.
g425 Contemporary Art Forms 3 credits. The study of the major developments of art as an expression of contemporary society. Emphasis on art since 1950. PREREQ: ART 423 OR 424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g426 Seminar in Art History 3 credits. Extensive reading and discussion in art history and aesthetics under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
g431-g432 Advanced Printmaking 3 credits each. Advanced work in printmaking. Choice of medium. PREREQ: ART 331-332.
g441-g442 Advanced Painting and Composition 3 credits each. Special projects and experimental individual work for advanced students. PREREQ: ART 341 AND 342.
g451-g452 Advanced Metals 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include plastics, electro-plating, electroforming, advanced fabrication or raising techniques. PREREQ: ART 351 AND 352.
g461-g462 Advanced Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include on-loom and off-loom techniques, dyeing processes, basketry, or multilayered fabrics. PREREQ: ART 361 AND 362 OR HEC 361 AND 362.
465 Alternative Photo Processes 4 credits. A darkroom course teaching
three 19th century printing processes. These processes
teach the student the evolution of modern materials and color theory. Cross-listed as M C 465. PREREQ: ART 210 AND ART 333.
g471-g472 Advanced Ceramics 3 credits each. Individual projects may include ceramic sculpture, mosaics or experimental problems in form and techniques. PREREQ: ART 371 OR 372.
g473 Clay and Glaze Calculation 3 credits. Research in clay bodies and glaze calculation. Development of formulas for stoneware, whiteware and porcelain. Simple to complex glaze calculation. Historical use of clays and glazes. PREREQ: ART 271 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g474 Kiln Construction 3 credits. Historical use and structure of all types of kilns. Design and construction principles of kilns, burner systems, and safety methodology. PREREQ: ART 371 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-g482 Advanced Sculpture 3 credits each. Experimental work with an emphasis on scale and environmental problems. PREREQ: ART 381.
g490 Experimental Studio 3 credits. Class work will be in two and three dimension, conceptual art, environmental art, performance and multimedia modes. PREREQ: THREE SEMESTERS OF STUDIO OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
494 Senior Presentation 1 credit. A retrospective exhibit of the
student's best work. This includes techniques of professional presentation,
posters and publicity. To be completed under advisor and/or director, Davis
Gallery.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded S/U.
601 Independent Study in Drawing 3 credits (required). Individualized
course designed to address drawing-specific concerns: technical, material,
and/or conceptual possibilities inherent to various drawing media. May be
repeated for a total of 6 credits.
621 Graduate Seminar 3 credits (required). Reading and discussion of theories and practices relating to the creation and presentation of the visual arts under the supervision of the instructor. Students will research and prepare written presentations for weekly seminar discussion and evaluation.
635 Research in Studio or Theory 4 credits. Investigation of techni-
cal, material, and/or aesthetic/theoretical problems in art history/studio
areas under supervision of the instructor.
640 Experimental Problems in Studio 4 credits. Experimentation in
technical, material, and aesthetic problems in a studio area under the
supervision of the instructor.
645 Studio Variable credit. Studio work under the supervision of the
instructor. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
649 Thesis Proposal 1 credit. Summary of the objectives and goals of
the thesis project prepared under supervision of the student's advisor.
Concurrent with application for admission to candidacy.
650 Thesis Project variable credit, 12 credits required minimum.
Preparation and presentation in a one-person show of a significant body of
work which demonstrates a professional level of competency within a unified
creative point of view. Slides of the works and show required by the department,
under supervision of the candidate's advisor. A graduate faculty orals
committee will review the show and thesis proposal. May be repeated for up to
16 credits. PREREQ: ART 649.
699 Special Topics 1-4 credits.
Pre-Architecture
Affiliate Instructor Vaughn
The practice of architecture requires training in both aesthetic concepts and practical knowledge. The pre-architecture program satisfies both of these needs as well as provides the basis for further professional education.
The basic courses in the sciences, mathematics, and design will serve as a foundation upon which the student may build a professional education and career. The program is designed to facilitate transfer to the professional architecture program at the University of Idaho, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. The required courses are as nearly as possible identical to those taken at the University of Idaho during the first two years. By following this program, the qualified student may transfer to the U of I without loss of credit. S/he would also be eligible to enter any accredited architecture program. See the current U of I general catalog for further details.
Admission Students who wish to declare a major in Pre-Architecture must meet the following criteria:
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ARCH 111-112 Graphic Communications 4 cr
MATH 111 Algebra 4 cr
OR
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 5 cr
ENGR 201 Surveying 2 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
ARCH 255-256 Basic Architectural Design 6 cr
ARCH 266 Materials and Methods 3 cr
Upon completion of ARCH 255-256, pre-architecture students are required to display a group exhibit of their work.
Architecture Courses
111-112 Graphic Communications 2 credits each. Introduction to the methods used in the preparation of design and presentation drawing necessary in any design profession. PREREQ: ARCH 111 FOR ARCH 112.
204 Presentation Drawings 1-3 credits. Individual student selected projects to develop techniques used for preparation of display drawings. Emphasis on realism and value studies needed to "sell" design concepts to a client. May repeat for a maximum of 4 credits.
255-256 Basic Architectural Design 3 credits each. Introduction to form, space, and systems of elementary architectural projects. Course to consist of one one-hour lecture and two three-hour labs per week. PREREQ: ARCH 112 AND ART 103-104. PREREQ: ARCH 255 FOR ARCH 256.
261 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from Renaissance through Gothic shows how each style was affected by political, social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
262 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Gothic through Modern times and how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
263 History of American Architecture 3 credits. Study of architecture
and the "built environment" in the Americas from the earliest prehistoric
times to the present with the greatest emphasis on architecture since colonial
times to the present. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
266 Materials and Methods 3 credits. Material characteristics from
manufacture to construction use. Product information and resource literature
investigation.
Department of Biological Sciences
Chairperson and Professor Seeley
Assistant Chairperson and Professor Bowmer
Professors J. Anderson, R. Anderson, Farrell, Griffith, Holte, House, Huntly, Keller, J. McCune, R. McCune, Minshall, Scalarone, D. Spall, Stephens, Streubel, Trost, Tullis, Winston
Associate Professors Bunde,
Assistant Professors Fehrer, Hand, Inouye, Peterson, Rose, Smith Adjunct
Faculty Apel, Bechard, Cade, Caldwell, Carlson-Lammers, Chapman, Chesson,
Clark, Connelly, Corsini, Grant, Johnson, Laundre, Markham, Merry, Mickelson,
Minshall,
J., Perotto, Platts, Reynolds, Roberts, Rosentreter, Ward, Wolfram
Affiliate Faculty Bunde, C., Kritsky, Urfer
Auxiliary Faculty Akersten
The Department of Biological Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Botany
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Medical Technology emphasis Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry*
*(Joint program with the Department of Chemistry.)
The student pursuing any B.S. degree in the biological sciences must complete General Education Goals 1, 2, 3; Goals 4 and 5; two of Goals 6, 7, 8; and three of Goals 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Goals 10 A and 10 B are alternate means of satisfying Goal 10), in addition to satisfying the departmental requirements. A student pursuing a B. A. in botany or zoology must complete all General Education Goals (i. e., Goals 1-9, 10 A and 10 B, and 11-12) in addition to satisfying the departmental requirements. The biology major, with a minimum of required courses, is designed to present the student selecting this major with considerable latitude in developing his or her own program. It also has the flexibility of permitting a student to select courses to meet the State of Idaho requirements for teacher certification while completing a degree in the Department of Biological Sciences. The student is permitted 67 elective hours in the program. Eight of these credits must be selected from biology with the remainder restricted only by university general requirements.
The undergraduate majors in botany and zoology are designed to prepare students for professional and graduate schools. These majors incorporate the biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and language 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 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 emphasizes environmental assessment and the collection and analysis of field data through in-depth studies of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The curriculum was designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in environmental assessment, planning, or conservation, or of those who wish to pursue advanced training in ecology or natural resource management.
The student majoring in microbiology, medical technology, 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, medical technology, 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.
Students should consult current departmental list of course rotations to determine which semesters and years these courses will be offered.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 221 Intro Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Intro Microbiology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 8 cr
(Electives must include course work in both upper-division botany and
zoology).
CHEM 107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 5 cr
OR
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Botany
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 304 Elements of Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 405 Plant Anatomy 3 cr
BIOS 406 Plant Morphology 4 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS 314 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy 4 cr
OR
BIOS 324 Comparative Embryo and
Human Development 4 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
Electives (upper-division zoology) 3 cr
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 192 Ecology Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 303 Human Physiology 4 cr
OR
BIOS 304 Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 315 Introduction Biometry 3 cr
BIOS 318 Ecological Topics 1-3 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 320 Physiological Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 337 Conservation of Natural
Resources 3 cr
BIOS 358 General Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 489 Field Ecology 3 cr
In addition to other requirements, ecology majors must take at least two courses from the following list and one other upper-division biology course in which the natural history and systematics of groups of organisms are stressed.
Select two of the following ecology course requirements:
BIOS 408 Plant Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 416 Community Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 452 Population Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 459 Ecology: Biology of Fishes 3 cr
BIOS 462 Freshwater Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 cr
Select one of the following natural history and systematics course requirements (2-4 credits):
BIOS 309 Range Agrostology 2 cr
BIOS 310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS 311 Dendrology 3 cr
BIOS 312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS 426 Ichthyology/ Herpetology 3 cr
BIOS 431 General Entomology 3 cr
BIOS 438 Ornithology 3 cr
BIOS 441 Mammalogy 3 cr
Courses required outside the department:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
GEOL 106 General Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
SPCH 301 Business and Professional
Speaking 3 cr
Recommendations
It is recommended that additional credits be taken in BIOS 481-482, Independent Problems, or BIOS 493, Senior Thesis, in the area of ecology. ECON 201 and 202 are highly recommended (only 3 credits apply toward General Education Requirements, Goal 11). 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.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Freshman Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120* Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
One subject from
Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENG 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
Two of Goals 9, 11, and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
BIOS 332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS 351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS 353 Immunology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 355 Pathogenic Micro 3 cr
BIOS 357 Pathogenic Micro Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
(2 semesters, Goal 10B)
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
Electives 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 467 Microbial Genetics Lab 1 cr
BIOS 475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS 477 Bacterial Virology Lab 1 cr
OR
BIOS 478 Animal Virology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 491-492- Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
494 (Minimum of 1 cr. must
be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 18 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Recommended Electives
BIOS 303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
MATH 222* Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
*Students electing to take MATH 222 are advised to take MATH 121 rather than MATH 120 as the first calculus course.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Medical Technology Emphasis
Freshman Year
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry 4 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
One of Goals 9, 10A, 11,
or 12 3 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry 4 cr
CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
Two of Goals 9, 10A,
11, or 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
BIOS 449 Human Physiology I 4 cr
BIOS 456 Human Physiology II 4 cr
BIOS 332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS 351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS 353 Immunology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 355 Pathogenic Micro 3 cr
BIOS 357 Pathogenic Micro Lab 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 423 Parasitology 3 cr
BIOS 433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 466* Medical Mycology 3 cr
BIOS 465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS 477 Bacterial Virology Lab 1 cr
OR
BIOS 478 Animal Virology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 491-492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
BIOS 494 (A minimum of 1 credit
must be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 13 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
*Students in sequence so that BIOS 466 falls in their senior year must take CHEM 217 in their junior year. If BIOS 466 falls during the junior year, the student must take CHEM 217 in the senior year.
Recommended Electives
M&O 312 Individual and Organization
Behavior 3 cr
M&O 373 Personnel Management 3 cr
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer
Systems 3 cr
BIOS 419 Mammalian Histology 4 cr
BIOS 444 General Pathology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology 1 cr
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Students may apply for entry into medical technology clinical training at an affiliated hospital at the end of the third year of the microbiology or microbiology/medical technology emphasis curriculum. The student must register for BIOS 411 (Medical Technology- Internship) to receive academic credit for the clinical training. If all General Education Requirements are completed before the student enters the training program, a B.S. degree in medical technology will be awarded to the student upon completion of the clinical training program. However, because training programs seldom accept students after only three years of academic work, it is recommended that the student plan to complete the four year curriculum and earn a B.S. degree in microbiology or microbiology/medical technology emphasis. The fifth year (twelve-month training period) would then be spent in an approved medical technology training program at an affiliated hospital. During that year, the student would earn an additional 32 credits in BIOS 411 (Medical Technology-Internship) and a B.S. in medical technology.
Students should consult the department chair about training program applications during the spring semester of their junior year (or one calendar year prior to the planned beginning of the training program).
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Freshman Year
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry 4 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I 4 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and
Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
One of Goals 9,11 and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis Lab 2 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language (Goal 10B) 8 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7 & 8 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 445 Biochemistry I 3 cr
BIOS 447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochem 1 cr
BIOS 448 Advanced Experimental
Biochemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491-492 Seminar 2 cr
OR
BIOS 491-492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR BIOS 494 (A minimum of 1 credit
must be in CHEM 491,
492 or BIOS 494.)
One of Goals 9, 11, 12 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 19 cr
TOTAL: 33 cr
Suggested Electives
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 4 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
OR
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
OR
CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
Courses in Biological Sciences
100 Introduction to Biology 1 credit. An introduction to basic
biological concepts: chemistry and energy relationships, the cell (organization,
function, reproduction and metabolism) and basic genetics. Offered in an
audio-tutorial format only. Does not meet General Education Requirements.
101 General Zoology 3 credits. General study of animals. PREREQ TO
ALL UPPER-DIVISION COURSES IN ZOOLOGY. Combination of BIOS 101-102 satisfies
Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 credit. Exercises designed to
introduce the tools, techniques, and significance of experimentation in the
zoological sciences. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 101. Combination of BIOS 101-102
satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
103 General Botany 3 credits. General study of plants. PREREQ TO ALL
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES IN BOTANY. Combination of BIOS 103-104 satisfies Goal 4
of the General Education Requirements.
104 General Botany Laboratory 1 credit. Exercises designed to
introduce the tools, techniques and significance of experimentation in the
botanical sciences. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 103. Combination of BIOS 103-104
satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
120 Man and His Environment 4 credits. Consideration of biological
issues related to human environment, population and inheritance and basic
concepts of resource conservation. Historical, contemporary and future
implications of these issues are discussed. Designed for non-science majors;
recommended for biology majors. Satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education
Requirements.
192 Ecology Seminar 1 credit. Designed to acquaint majors or inter-
ested students with the field of conservation and to provide opportunities for
interaction among students, faculty and professionals.
201 Heredity and Its Implications 4 credits. Principles of heredity,
especially of man, and their implications in human affairs. Satisfies Goal 4
of the General Education Requirements.
203 General Ecology 4 credits. Organisms in relation to their
environment. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103.
206 Cell Biology 3 credits. Study of the structure and function of cells
as they respond to the environment. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103, ONE YEAR OF
COLLEGE CHEMISTRY OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory experiments empha-
sizing an evolutionary approach to cell structure and function, including
basic techniques of tissue culture.
208 Homesteading 3 credits. A course emphasizing the application of
ecological and biological principles of self-reliant living in balance with
nature.
213 Fall Flora 2 credits. For teachers and others who wish to become
acquainted with Idaho plants. Common names are emphasized. Common cultivated
and native plants are collected and identified.
214 Spring Flora 2 credits. For those who wish to become acquainted
with the common names and habitat of edible, poisonous, native, and cultivated
springtime plants of southeast Idaho. Identification and collection techniques
are emphasized.
221 Introductory Microbiology 3 credits. Essential principles of
microbiology and an introduction to various applications of economic importance.
No credit if taken after BIOS 235. PREREQ: CHEM 107 OR 121 AND BIOS 101
OR 103.
223 Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 credit. To be accompanied or
preceded by BIOS 221.
230 Bioethics 3 credits. Examination of recent advances in biology
and medicine in relation to basic ethical theories and traditional value
systems. Focuses on human reproduction, genetic engineering, medical care,
humans as experimental subjects, environmental issues, and death and dying.
235 General Microbiology 4 credits. Comparative taxonomy, cytology,
physiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology of microorganisms, and a survey
of important applications. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 101;CHEM 301, OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
236 Advanced General Microbiology 3 credits. Advanced topics in
general microbiology with lecture and lab emphasis on modern developments in
the science. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR EQUIVALENT.
243 Nature Photography 2 credits. A course involving the techniques
of maxi-, mini-, and micro-nature photography. Darkroom procedures will be
covered.
250 Physiological Aspects of Mountaineering 3 credits. The study of
human physiology as it relates to general mountaineering and outdoor pursuits
in adverse environments. Topics include acclimatization to temperature,
mountain sickness, energetics. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive
systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g303 Principles of Animal Physiology 4 credits. Compares homeostatic
processes including ionic and osmotic regulation, nerve and muscle physiology,
circulation, respiration, and endocrine functions among major animal groups.
Lecture and Lab. PREREQ: BIOS 101; 1 YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.
g304 Elements of Plant Physiology 4 credits. Study of the physical and
chemical basis of plant life as related to such things as absorption, transpiration,
manufacture of foods, digestion, growth, and reproduction. PREREQ:
BIOS 103; ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.
305 Introduction to Pathobiology 3 credits. Concepts of pathobiology,
to include causes, common mechanisms and manifestations of human disease.
Patterns of pathogenesis as related to physiological mechanisms are examined.
PREREQ: BIOS 100, OR 101; 301 AND 302.
306 Laboratory Exercises in Pathobiology 1 credit. Exercises to
demonstrate concepts of pathobiology including causes, common mechanisms and
manifestations of disease. COREQ: BIOS 305.
307 Radiobiology 3 credits. Survey of the effects of ionizing
radiation on living matter at the subcellular, cellular, and organismal
levels. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103; PHYSICS 211, 212, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g309 Range Agrostology 2 credits. Study of grasses with emphasis on
western species. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits. General study of invertebrate
animals with laboratory work on representatives of the invertebrate phyla.
Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g311 Dendrology 3 credits. Identification, classification, characteris-
tics, and economic importance of the principal species of trees of temperate
North America. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g312 Systematic Botany 4 credits. Instruction on collecting of plants and
systems of classification. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g314 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 credits. Descriptive studies of
adult morphology of selected vertebrates and examples of other representative
chordates are used to illustrate the evolution of structure and function.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
315 Introduction to Biometry 3 credits. Concepts of experimental
design and microcomputer application of basic statistical techniques to
analysis of biological data. PREREQ: 200 BIOS COURSE.
g317 Organic Evolution 3 credits. Critical discussion of the facts and
theories of organic evolution and the general development of evolutionary
speculation. PREREQ: A COURSE IN GENERAL BIOLOGY AND JUNIOR STANDING.
g318 Ecological Topic 1 credit. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and
laboratory work dealing with ecological relationships. Emphasis varies. May be
repeated until a maximum of 3 credits is earned. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
320 Physiological Ecology 3 credits. Study of physiological adapta-
tions of plants and animals. Physiological mechanisms will be emphasized.
Lectures, laboratories, and field trips will illustrate adaptive responses to
a diversity of environments. PREREQ: BIOS 203; BIOS 303 OR 304 RECOMMENDED.
g324 Comparative Embryology and Human Development 4 credits. Descriptive
studies of the embryonic development of selected vertebrates together with the
embryonic and fetal development of the human. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g332 Biochemistry 3 credits. General introductory course which includes
the occurrence, structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, amino
acids, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; energy metabolism; and integration
of the above areas. PREREQ: CHEM 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 credit. Laboratory course including
both qualitative and quantitative experiments. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g332.
g337 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 credits. Principles and concepts
relevant to man's influence upon his environment, especially through interruption
of ecological succession, reduction of diversity in the landscape and
pollution, and over-breeding. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
341 Medical Microbiology 2 credits. A course for non-majors which
explores the interrelationships of pathogenic microorganisms and man. Bacterial
and viral diseases which are of clinical importance will be discussed in
detail. PREREQ: BIOS 221 OR 235.
g351 Immunology 3 credits. Fundamental concepts of antibody-mediated and
cell-mediated mechanisms of immunity. In-vivo and in-vitro antigen-antibody
interactions are discussed. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g353 Immunology Laboratory 1 credit. Selected laboratory experiments to
accompany Immunology 351. Must be accompanied or preceded by BIOS 351. Open to
non-majors by special permission.
g355 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 credits. Study of the important
disease-producing microorganisms. Host-parasite relationships, pathogenic
properties of microorganisms and pathology of disease processes will be
discussed. PREREQ: BIOS 351 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g357 Pathogenic Microbiology Lab 2 credits. Will emphasize procedures for
the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria. Clinical specimens
will be provided for use in identification of unknowns. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS
355.
g358 Genetics 3 credits. Basic principles of heredity and variation.
PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g400 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 credits The microanatomy and
formative processes of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
g405 Plant Anatomy 3 credits. Study of the development and microscopic
structure of the stems, leaves, roots, and reproductive structures of vascular
plants with emphasis on the flowering plants. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g406 Plant Morphology 4 credits. Study of the reproduction, structure,
development, evolution, and classification of the fungi, algae, bryophytes,
and vascular plants. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g408 Plant Ecology 3 credits. Major factors limiting plant growth and
distribution with emphasis on adaptation and response at the individual,
population, and community levels. Includes studies of species distributions
along environmental gradients and community structure and analysis. PREREQ:
BIOS 203.
411 Medical Technology Internship 32 credits. Twelve-month training
course in clinical laboratory methods. Includes procedures in hematology,
serology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology. Program components meet the
requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences. PREREQ: BIOS 351; 355.
g413 Biology Teaching Methods 3 credits. Designed to help biology
teachers plan, teach and evaluate biological activities for their students. A
diversity of laboratory and outdoor environmental educational materials and
methods will be experientially considered. Required for secondary teaching
majors in biology.
g416 Community Ecology 3 credits. Structure, function, and classification
of plant and animal communities, emphasizing biotic and abiotic interactions
and patterns of change in space and time. Field work emphasizes the collection
and analysis of data. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g419 Mammalian Histology 4 credits. Study of animal tissues, including
structural and functional characteristics of tissues and organs. PREREQ: BIOS
206, 207, OR 303 OR 301 AND 302.
g420 Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy 2 credits. Study of human body structure
emphasizing muscular system and its relationship to axial and appendicular
skeleton. Focus is on extremities, thorax, and pelvis with applications toward
normal, diseased and rehabilitative functions. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302.
g423 Parasitology 3 credits. Study of the animal parasites with emphasis
on those of man. Laboratory includes identification of the important parasites
of man; the collection and the preservation of the available local forms.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g425 Human Anatomy 4 credits. General systemic anatomy with emphasis on
microscopic and gross structure. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g426 Ichthyology/Herpetology 3 credits. Natural history, identification,
classification and evolution of the ectothermic vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory
and field work. PREREQ: TEN HOURS OF COLLEGE BIOLOGY.
g428 Veterinary and Medical Entomology 3 credits. Identification, habits,
life cycles, ecology and management of arthropods of veterinary and public
health importance, including relationships between vectors, pathogens, and
hosts. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g430 Human Performance Physiology 4 credits. Physiology as applied to
human energetics with relation to respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular,
nervous and endocrine systems. Includes rehabilitation analysis of abnormalities
of performance. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302 OR BIOS
303.
g431 General Entomology 3 credits. Study of structure, development,
classification, and life histories of insects, including ecological, economic
and management considerations. A returnable collection of insects may be
required. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g433 Microbial Physiology 4 credits. Comparative biochemistry of microor-
ganisms, including enzyme kinetics, carbon and energy metabolism, nitrogen
metabolism, nutrition, and the effect of environmental factors on growth,
death, and metabolism. PREREQ: BIOS 332 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g435 Vertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Phylogenetic history of the
vertebrates outlined in the light of morphology, classification,evolution,
paleoecology, and the significance of fossils. Field trips. PREREQ: GEOL 431
OR BIOS 314 OR EQUIVALENT.
g438 Ornithology 3 credits. Study of the origin, evolution, structure,
habits, adaptations, distribution, and classification of birds. Field trips.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g440 Human Gross Anatomy 4 credits. Comprehensive regional study of gross
human anatomy with emphasis on the upper limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and
perineum. Designed for first year dental students and complements BIOS g450.
Lecture and laboratory.
g441 Mammalogy 3 credits. General study of mammals including classifica-
tion, identification, habits, ecology, economics, and techniques of study,
with emphasis on North American forms. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g443 Endocrinology 3 credits. Study of the anatomy and physiology of the
ductless glands and the properties and uses of natural and synthetic hormones.
PREREQ: BIOS 303.
g444 General Pathology 4 credits. Study of basic pathological processes
which underlie disease, including inflammation, neoplasia, infarction and
cellular alterations; an attempt is made to correlate the anatomical, functional,
and biochemical alterations. Lectures, demonstrations and small group
discussions.
g445 Biochemistry I 3 credits Introduction to basic aspects of biochemi-
cal systems, including fundamental chemical and physical properties of
biomolecules. Enzymology, including allosterism, metabolic regulation,
bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. PREREQ: CHEM 302 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g446 Selected Topics in Physiology 1 credit. Selected topics in physiolo-
gy for dental students: blood coagulation-complement-kinin systems, prostaglandin
and related substances, vitamins, steroids, mucopolysaccharides,
collagen and other extracellular matrix macromolecules and cyto- and molecular
genetics.
g447 Biochemistry II 3 credits. Functional continuation of g445. Lipid,
amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism. Emphasis is on regulation of metabolism,
metabolic dysfunctions, biochemical mechanisms of hormone action,
biochemical genetics, protein synthesis, and metabolic consequences of genetic
defects.
g448 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry 2 credits. Advanced laboratory
projects designed to emphasize techniques of qualitative and quantitative
biochemical analysis. COREQ: BIOS 447 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g449 Human Physiology 4 credits. First of a two course sequence. Physiol-
ogy of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems.
PREREQ: BIOS 101; CHEM 121 AND 122; COREQ: g425.
g450 Head and Neck Anatomy 3 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the
anatomy of the head and neck as it applies to the practice of dentistry.
Lecture and laboratory.
g452 Population Ecology 3 credits. Study of the forces that determine the
composition, density, and distribution of terrestrial animal populations
including natality, mortality, dispersion, and environment, knowledge of which
is applicable to game management. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g454 Advanced Immunology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of
immunobiology. Course content will vary with current demand. Students will
lead discussions and present current literature. PREREQ: BIOS g351 AND
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g456 Human Physiology II 4 credits. Physiology of gastrointestinal,
endocrine, and reproductive systems. Includes studies of acid-base balance,
peripheral circulation, shock, and temperature regulation. PREREQ: BIOS g449
OR EQUIVALENT.
g459 Ecology: Biology of Fishes 3 credits. Study of the anatomy, ecology,
and management of fishes of economic importance. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g460 Neuroanatomy 2 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the anatomy of
the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord. Combined lecture and
laboratory demonstration. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g461 Advanced Genetics 3 credits. Detailed and critical consideration of
selected genetic topics with emphasis on recent advances. PREREQ: BIOS 358 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g462 Freshwater Ecology 3 credits. Study of the interaction of physical
and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g463 Human Pathophysiology 5 credits. The study of basic processes
underlying diseases, with an emphasis on correlating anatomical, functional,
and biochemical alterations with clinical manifestations. PREREQ: BIOS g425;
BIOCHEMISTRY; ONE YEAR OF PHYSIOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g465 Microbial Genetics 3 credits. Principles of heredity and variation
with application of these principles to bacteria and viruses. PREREQ: BIOS
236; CHEM 301.
g466 Medical Mycology 3 credits. Lecture/laboratory course addressing
medically important fungi. Taxonomy, clinical disease, pathogenesis, immunological
diagnosis and laboratory identification of contaminants, opportunists,
superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses. PREREQ: BIOS 221 OR
235.
g467 Microbial Genetics Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory investigations of
the principles of heredity, variation and genetic exchange in bacteria and
bacterial viruses. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR BIOS 221 AND 223.
g468 Oral Microbiology 1 credit. Study of microbiology of plaque, caries,
periodontal disease, immunobiology of oral disease and control of microorganisms
with antimicrobial agents. Four periods devoted to laboratory study of
medically important oral microbes. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 355.
g469 Special Topics in Microbiology 1-4 credits. Study of selected topics
in microbiology. Course contents will vary with topics selected. May be
repeated with departmental approval for nonrepetitive course content. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g470 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 1 credit. Human gross regional anatomy in
cross and sagittal sections. Designed to prepare students in radiographic
sciences to understand structure depicted by various imaging techniques.
PREREQ: BIOS 100 OR 101 BIOS 301 AND 302.
g471 Pathophysiology 4 credits. Focuses on the response of physiological
systems to pathophysiological disruptions. The relationships between tissue,
organ, and systemic physiology and pathological conditions will be emphasized.
PREREQ: BIOS 301-302 OR BIOS 303.
g473 Industrial Microbiology 4 credits. Microbiological and biochemical
aspects of fermentative and oxidative processes of industrial importance such
as yeast, mold, and bacterial fermentation. PREREQ: BIOS 433.
g474 Human Anatomy (Physical Therapy Emphasis) 5 credits. Human gross
anatomy and histology for, but not limited to, physical therapy students
emphasizing the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, peripheral nervous,
cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302 OR EQUIVALENT.
g475 General Virology 3 credits. Introduction to the general principles
of virology through consideration of structure, genetics, replication and
biochemistry of animal and bacterial viruses. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF 90
CREDITS.
g476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 credits. Study of causes of pollution
and their effects on the aquatic environment and its inhabitants. Special
consideration given to the biological and chemical assessment of pollution in
streams. Field work. PREREQ: BIOS 462 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g477 Bacterial Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Designed to acquaint
students with the techniques and experimental principles used in the study of
bacterial viruses. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g475.
g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Introduces tissue culture
methods and other techniques employed in the study of animal viruses. PREREQ
OR COREQ: BIOS g475.
g479 Survey of Electron Microscopy 2 credits. Introduction to the
potentialities, theory, techniques, and limitations of electron microscopy.
The field will be surveyed as a whole, but primary emphasis will be on
biological applications. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-g482 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Individual problems will be
assigned to students on the basis of interest and previous preparation.
PREREQ: A MINIMUM OF TWO COURSES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PERMISSION OF THE
g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 credits. Human metabolism in health and
disease. Emphasizes interrelationships among hormones, carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, vitamins and minerals within tissues and organs. PREREQ: CHEM
107 AND 108, OR CHEM 121 AND 301.
g486 Human Systemic Physiology 5 credits. One semester human physiology
course emphasizing the function and regulation of the muscular, skeletal,
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems. PREREQ:
CHEM 121 AND 122; BIOS 301 AND 302 OR EQUIVALENT.
g489 Field Ecology 3 credits. An intensive field study of at least one
biogeographical region to increase student's knowledge of, and skill with,
field sampling techniques, field-study design,data collection and analysis,
and report preparation. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g491-492 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature in
the general fields of biological science. Open only to graduate students and
seniors or by permission of the department.
494 Seminar in Microbiology 1 credit. Presentation of written and
oral review of library research in microbiology and molecular biology by
students for discussion with faculty and fellow students. May be repeated for
a total of two credits.
493 Senior Thesis 1-4 credits. (See course description,
University-Wide Courses.)
g495 Ethology 3 credits. Behavior of animals and the evolutionary
mechanisms which dictate behavioral patterns. PREREQ: UPPER-DIVISION OR
GRADUATE STATUS.
521 Ecological Concepts 3 credits. Major concepts in ecology in
relation to environmental degradation, pollution, hazardous materials, and
environmental management. Credit may not be used for a graduate degree in
biology.
587 Environmental Science and Pollutants 3 credits. Structure and
function of ecosystems, sources and characteristics of hazardous materials,
mechanisms and pathways of pollutant transport and degradation, mechanisms of
pollutant impact on ecosystems and human health. PREREQ: BIOS 521, AN UNDERGRADUATE
ECOLOGY COURSE, OR EQUIVALENT.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
601 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Behavior and social organization of
animals with particular attention to the vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory, and
field work. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
602 Advanced Plant Physiology 3 credits. Study of the interrelation-
ships of soil, water, and minerals in the nutrition of plants. PREREQ: BIOS
304 OR EQUIVALENT.
603 Comparative Physiology 3 credits. Study of the ways in which
organisms meet their functional requirements. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
604 Advanced Limnology: Streams and Biotic Production 3 credits.
Study of the ecology of streams; chemical, physical, and geological aspects in
relation to biota. Production of organic matter, tracing of food webs and
construction of energy budgets. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
605 Biometry 4 credits. Application of descriptive and analytical
statistical methods to experimental design and biological research. PREREQ:
COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
607 Environmental Physiology 3 credits. Study of the physiological
mechanisms and interrelated behavioral patterns by which animals respond to
environmental factors. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
610 Principles of Molecular Biology 3 credits. Introduction to
subcellular biology and molecular genetics. DNA replication, cell division,
the genetic code, transcription, translation, enzyme function, and control
mechanisms in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g332.
613 Biogeography 3 credits. Discussion of patterns of distribution of
species and their historic and ecological causes. Includes research project.
621 Advanced Methods in Microbiology 3 credits. PREREQ: GRADUATE
STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
623 Soil and Ground Water Bioremediation 3 credits. Theoretical and
applied aspects of biological treatment for contaminated subsurface systems.
PREREQ: BIOS 587.
624 Microbial Ecology 3 credits. Ecological principles applied to
microorganisms. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND A COURSE IN MICROBIOLOGY.
628 Cytology and Cell Physiology 4 credits. Advanced study of the
functions and structural components of cells. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
629 Basic Concepts in Biology 3 credits. Consideration of the
fundamental concepts of biology, their origin and development. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
631-632 Advanced Systematic Botany 3 credits. Classification of plants as
it rests on morphological, chemical, ecological, and genetics bases. PREREQ:
BIOS 312 OR EQUIVALENT.
633 Advanced Microbial Physiology 3 credits. Advanced topics in
microbial physiology and biochemistry. PREREQ: BIOS g332 AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
634 Intermediary Metabolism 3 credits. Theory, reactions, and methods
pertinent to research in intermediary metabolism. PREREQ: BIOS 332 AND
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
636 Experimental Intermediary Metabolism 2 credits. Must be accompa-
nied by or preceded by BIOS 634.
648 Graduate Problems 1-9 credits. Per semester (may be repeated).
Thesis related research. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Graded S/U.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
651 Advanced Studies in Ecology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of semi-
nars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with ecological relationships.
652 Advanced Studies in Physiology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in physiology.
653 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible use
of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in vertebrate
zoology.
654 Advanced Studies in Invertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
invertebrate zoology.
655 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Paleontology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
vertebrate paleontology.
656 Advanced Studies in Systematic Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use
of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in systematic
biology.
657 Advanced Studies in Plant Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in systematic
biology.
658 Advanced Studies in Limnology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in limnology.
659 Advanced Studies in Genetics 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in genetics.
660 Selected Topics in Biochemistry 3 credits. Detailed study of
selected areas of biochemistry. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS 447 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
661 Advanced Studies in Environmental Physiology 2-6 credits.
Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems
in environmental physiology.
662 Advanced Studies in Developmental Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
developmental biology.
670 Selected Topics in Microbiology 1-4 credits. Detailed study of
selected areas of microbiology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
675 Advanced Bacterial Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected
areas of bacterial virology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS g475 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
676 Advanced Animal Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected
areas of animal virology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS g475 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
679 Electron Microscopy 5 credits. Practical application of electron
microscopy to research. PREREQ: BIOS g479, GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR. Enrollment limited to students who have a demonstrated need to
learn electron microscopy techniques.
691 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be
repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned.
692 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be
repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned.
693 Seminar in College Teaching 1 credit. Doctor of Arts candidates.
May be repeated once. Graded S/U.
694 Advanced Studies in College Teaching 2-6 credits. Investigation
into new approaches to the teaching of biology at the college level and the
functions of college faculty.
699 Doctoral Dissertation. Variable credit.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Variable to 9 credits per
semester. Graded S/U.
Department of Chemistry
Chair and Professor Wiegand
Professors Benson, Ronald, Sutter
Associate Professors Kalivas, Wells
Assistant Professors Rodriguez,
Rosentreter, Wigal
Professors Emeritus Arcand, Braun, Faler, Heckler
Students who wish to major in chemistry may take courses which will prepare them for industrial or governmental laboratory work, for graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, or allied fields, or lead toward professional training in medicine or dentistry.
The department offers three traditional degree programs and a combined BS/MS program which is designed for highly motivated students who wish to progress more rapidly. The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for students who desire a flexible program so they can develop more interdisciplinary competence. The Bachelor of Science degree places greater emphasis on chemistry. It is designed to lead to American Chemical Society (ACS) certification upon graduation. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is a joint program with the Department of Biological Sciences. It is directed toward future work in the field of molecular biology. Students may be admitted to the combined BS/MS program at the beginning of their junior year.
This program allows the student to receive the ACS certified Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Science degree at the end of the fifth year.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
A suggested sequence for taking the required science courses is given below. Variations on the sequence should be checked to insure that course prerequisites have been satisfied. Because many courses have structured prerequisites, major deviations from this schedule could increase the time required to obtain the degree.
First Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 8 cr
Second Year
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
Third Year
CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
Fourth Year
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 481-482 Independent Problems 3 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
OR
CHEM 492 Seminar 1 cr
Bachelor of Science chemistry majors should note the following considerations for General Education Requirements: ENGL 101 (Goal 1) and SPCH 101 (Goal 2) should be completed during the freshman year, and ENGL 201 should be passed by or during the sophomore year. The mathematics requirement (Goal 3) should be fulfilled by MATH 121 and 222 as early as feasible. All Bachelor of Science chemistry majors must complete Goal 10B (German, French or Russian) in addition to 6 credit hours from Goals 6, 7 or 8 and 6 credits from Goals 9, 11 or 12.
Combined BS/MS Program in Chemistry
The combined BS/MS curriculum in chemistry at Idaho State University consists of required course work, research experience, and presentation of the student's research through both written and oral communication.
Admission Requirements
Students may be admitted to the program after having completed 64 credit hours. Application for admission must be made to the chemistry department. In addition the student must have completed the following courses or the equivalent, and have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics
Laboratory 2 cr
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I 4 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry III 4 cr
First Year Requirements
(Junior Year) See the suggested schedule
During the first semester each student is expected to select three faculty members to serve as his/her advisory committee subject to the approval of the department chair. The research advisor may be selected from another institution such as Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) with the approval of the Chemistry Department. During the second semester, the student is expected to write a research proposal describing his/her research project. This proposal will include an introduction, the significance of the research, description of the experimental work, and the equipment and/or materials required. The student is expected to begin his/her research at the beginning of the summer session. Monthly progress reports will be required hence forth.
Each student must complete the Graduate Record Exam before the beginning of his/her second year (senior year) in the combined BS/MS program. The student must score at or above the 35th percentile in two areas of the aptitude sections (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical).
Other Requirements
Each student is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The following courses must be completed.
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 435 Senior Research 8 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 530 Advanced Analytical
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 571 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 635 Master's Research 10 cr
In addition, the student must complete an additional 3 credit hours of
600 level courses and additional electives for a total of 158 credit hours.
This corresponds to 128 credit hours for the BS degree and 30 credit hours for
the MS degree. Students are required to have completed all general education
requirements by the end of their senior year (second year in the combined
BS/MS program). It is the intent that all students will finish within the
period of 3 years after admission to the program. It will be recommended that
students who are not making adequate progress discontinue the program.
Suggested Schedule
The following schedule will show how a typical student might progress through the BS/MS program.
Third Year (Junior)
Fall/Spring
*CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
*CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
*CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
*CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
*CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
LANG 4 cr
LANG 4 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
Electives 2 cr
TOTAL: 28 cr
Summer
CHEM 435 Senior Research 8 cr
Fourth Year (Senior)
Fall/Spring
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 571 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
ELECTIVES 14 cr
TOTAL: 27 cr
Summer
CHEM 635 Master's Research 6 cr
Fifth Year
Fall/Spring
CHEM 530 Advanced Analytical
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 635 Master's Research 4 cr
ELECTIVES 12 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
*Must be completed by the end of the junior year.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
A suggested sequence for the science requirements is listed below. Variations in this sequence should be checked to see that course prerequisites are met.
First Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 8 cr
Second Year
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
Third Year
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
Plus 6 additional upper-division credits in chemistry, approved by the department and not to include 481-482, 491-492.
No more than 40 credits in chemistry will be allowed toward graduation in this program.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry majors should complete ENGL 101 and SPCH 101 (Goals 1 and 2 of the General Education Requirements) during the freshman year and ENGL 201 should be passed by or during the sophomore year. Goal 3 (mathematics) should be fulfilled by MATH 121 and 222 as early as feasible. The other General Education Requirements (Goals 4 and 6-12) should be taken as credit loads allow.
Teaching Major in Chemistry
Teaching majors in chemistry should see the department chairman.
Minor in Chemistry
Required courses:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
In addition to the 23 hours specified above, the chemistry minor shall consist of six additional hours of approved upper division electives in chemistry, (excluding CHEM 333, 400, 481-482, and 491-492), for a total of 29 credits.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry jointly offer the B.S. degree in biochemistry. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for graduate work in biochemistry and related fields, as well as for admission to medical, dental, or other health professional schools. The graduate also is prepared to go directly into research or industrial positions which require preparation only at the B.S. level.
A detailed description of the program is listed under the Department of Biological Sciences.
Chemistry Courses
105 Architecture of Matter 4 credits. How scientific thought has
produced chemical models of the structure of the material world, and the
ethical and social consequences of its applications. Recommended for students
not majoring in the natural sciences. Satisfies Goal 5 of the General Education
Requirements.
107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 credits. Atomic structure, kinetic
molecular theory, chemical calculations, solutions, acid-base reactions,
equilibrium, and some descriptive inorganic chemistry. Proficiency in high
school algebra is needed.
108 Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry 5 credits. Descriptive
organic and biochemistry with emphasis on organic compounds of biological
importance. May not be used as a prerequisite to other courses in chemistry.
PREREQ: CHEM 107 OR 121.
121 General Chemistry 5 credits. Introductory course for students in
scientific and technical fields; structure of matter, stoichiometry, kinetic
theory, equilibrium and chemical periodicity. Proficiency in high school
algebra is needed.
122 General Chemistry 4 credits. Introduction to kinetics, equilibri-
um, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 121 OR EQUIVALENT.
126 Cations and Anions 1 credit. Qualitative analysis of a selected
group of cations and anions by wet chemical and instrumental means. PREREQ OR
COREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 credits. The chemistry of a representa-
tive selection of the chemical elements and their compounds: types of compounds,
their preparation, and their reactions under various conditions.
PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
217 Quantitative Analysis 4 credits. Study of the theoretical
foundations of quantitative analysis and laboratory experiments in volumetric,
gravimetric and colorimetric analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 122 AND MATH 121.
g301 Organic Chemistry 4 credits. Fundamentals of organic chemistry are
examined through nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties,
reaction mechanisms and principal synthetic methods; experience with basic
operations is acquired in laboratory. PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g302 Organic Chemistry 3 credits. A continuation of CHEM g301. A more
intensive study in the preparation, reactions, properties, and reaction
mechanisms of o