BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 120 Biology and Human Concerns 4 credits. Considers biological issues related to human environment, population, inheritance, and basic concepts of resource conservation. Historical, contemporary and future implications of these issues are discussed. Satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements. F, S
BIOS 192 Ecology Seminar 1 credit. Designed to acquaint majors or interested students with the field of conservation and to provide opportunities for interaction among students, faculty and professionals. S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 credits. Organisms in relation to their environment. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103. F
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory experiments emphasizing an evolutionary approach to cell structure and function, including basic techniques of tissue culture. F, S
BIOS 208 Homesteading 3 credits. A course emphasizing the application of ecological and biological principles of self-reliant living in balance with nature. AS
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 credit. To be accompanied or preceded by BIOS 221. F, S
BIOS 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. D
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 243 Nature Photography 2 credits. A course involving the techniques of maxi-, mini-, and micro-nature photography. Darkroom procedures will be covered. D
BIOS 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. D
BIOS g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101. F
BIOS g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 306 Laboratory Exercises in Pathobiology 1 credit. Exercises to demonstrate concepts of pathobiology including causes, common mechanisms and manifestations of disease. COREQ: BIOS 305. F
BIOS 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. S
BIOS g309 Range Agrostology 2 credits. Study of grasses with emphasis on western species. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103. AF
BIOS g310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits. General study of invertebrate animals with laboratory work on representatives of the invertebrate phyla. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101. S
BIOS g311 Dendrology 3 credits. Identification, classification, characteristics, and economic importance of the principal species of trees of temperate North America. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103. AF
BIOS g312 Systematic Botany 4 credits. Instruction on collecting of plants and systems of classification. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 320 Physiological Ecology 3 credits. Study of physiological adaptations 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. AF
BIOS 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 th-e human. PREREQ: BIOS 101. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 credit. Laboratory course including both qualitative and quantitative experiments. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g332. F
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 341 Medical Microbiology 2 credits. Host-parasite relationships, pathogenic properties of microorganisms and pathology of disease processes. Course restricted to Pharmacy students only. PREREQ: BIOS 342 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
BIOS 342 Basic Immunology 2 credits. Fundamental concepts of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated mechanisms of immunity. Course restricted to Pharmacy students only. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 credits. Basic principles of heredity and variation. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103. F
BIOS 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. D
BIOS g400 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 credits. The microanatomy and formative processes of the teeth and their surrounding structures. S
BIOS 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. AF
BIOS 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. AF
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. AF
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS g425 Human Anatomy 4 credits. General systemic anatomy with emphasis on microscopic and gross structure. PREREQ: BIOS 101. F
BIOS g426 Herpetology 3 credits. The biology of amphibians and reptiles: lecture topics include evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, biogeography, reproductive, and population ecology. Laboratories and field trips cover systematic, natural history, and collecting/sampling techniques. PREREQ: BIOS 203. AS
BIOS g427 Ichthyology 3 credits. The biology of fishes: lecture topics include evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, and biogeography. Laboratory and field trips cover identification and natural history with an emphasis on Idaho species. PREREQ: BIOS 203. AS
BIOS 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. AF
BIOS 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. D
BIOS 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. AF
BIOS g433 Microbial Physiology 4 credits. Comparative biochemistry of microorganisms, 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. F
BIOS 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. F
BIOS g438 Ornithology 3 credits. Study of the origin, evolution, structure, habits, adaptations, distribution, and classification of birds. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS g441 Mammalogy 3 credits. General study of mammals including classification, identification, habits, ecology, economics, and techniques of study, with emphasis on North American forms. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203. AS
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. D
BIOS g445 Biochemistry I 3 credits. Introduction to basic aspects of biochemical 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. F
BIOS g446 Selected Topics in Physiology 1 credit. Selected topics in physiology 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS g449 Human Physiology 4 credits. First of a two course sequence. Physiology of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101; CHEM 121 AND 122; COREQ: g425. F
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. S
BIOS g459 Fish Ecology 3 credits. Study of the behavior, habitat use, diet, population dynamics, and management of freshwater fishes, especially trout and salmon. Field trips emphasize sampling techniques. PREREQ: BIOS 203, BIOS G426 RECOMMENDED. AF
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS g462 Freshwater Ecology 3 credits. Study of the interaction of physical and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203. AF
BIOS g463 Human Pathophysiology 4 credits. The study of basic process underlying diseases, with an emphasis on correlating anatomical, functional, and biochemical alterations with clinical manifestations. Lab required. PREREQ: BIOS 425; BIOCHEMISTRY; ONE YEAR OF PHYSIOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
BIOS g465 Microbial Genetics 3 credits. Principles of heredity and variation with application of these principles to bacteria and viruses. PREREQ: BIOS 236; CHEM 301. S
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. D
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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 INSTRUCTOR. F, S
BIOS 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. S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS 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. AS
BIOS 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. F, S
BIOS 493 Senior Thesis 1-4 credits. (See course description, University-Wide Courses.) F, S
BIOS 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. F
BIOS g495 Ethology 3 credits. Behavior of animals and the evolutionary mechanisms which dictate behavioral patterns. PREREQ: UPPER-DIVISION OR GRADUATE STATUS. AS