Chair and Professor: Seeley Assistant Chair and Professor: Bowmer Director of Graduate Programs and Professor: J. Anderson Professors: R. Anderson, Farrell, Griffith, Holte, House, Huntly, Keller, Kritsky, J. McCune, R. McCune, Minshall, Scalarone, Spall, Stephens, Streubel, Trost, Tullis, Urfer, WinstonAssociate Professors: Akersten, Bunde D, Huntly, Inouye, Rose, Peterson, Smith Assistant Professors: Eshelman, Hill, Johnson, Meldrum, Rodnick, Spiegel, Watwood Affiliate Faculty: Apel, Bechard, Bunde C, Cade, Canham, Carlson-Lammers, Cherry, Chesson, Clark, Colwell, Connelly, Corn, Garrison, Johnson, Keay, La Patra, Markham, Mickelson, Moen, Moran, Morris, Ostfeld, Paananen, Petrotto, Polman, Quigley, Reynolds, Roberto, Roberts, Rosentreter, Shea, Shoaf, Sommer, Stone, Torma, Von Dohlen, Ward, Watson, Wolfram Research Assistant Professors: Laundre, Limbach
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 b road base of theoretical and practical knowledge which will qualify him or her either for an i mmediate 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 microbio logical and biochemical training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by bact eria, fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food microbiologists and research s cientists directly apply their knowledge of the basic principles of microbiology and biochemis try in the development and processing of their products. Doctors, nurses, and medical and dent al technicians constantly utilize microbiology training in their work.
Students should consult current departmental list of course rotations to determine which semes ters and years these courses will be offered.
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 221 Introductory Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar 2 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 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g304 Elements of Plant
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g405 Plant Anatomyy 4 cr
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 cr
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211 General Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 212 General Physics II 3 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Laboratory 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS g314 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy 4 cr
OR
BIOS g324 Comparative Embryology and
Human Development 4 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 cr
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211 General Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 212 General Physics II 3 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Laboratory 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
Electives (upper-division
zoology) 3 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 192 Ecology Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS g303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
OR
BIOS g304 Elements of Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 315 Introduction to Biometry 3 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g318 Ecological Topics 1-3 cr
BIOS 320 Physiological Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g337 Conservation of Natural
Resources 3 cr
BIOS g358 General Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g489 Field Ecology 3 cr
Select two of the following ecology courses:
BIOS g408 Plant Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g416 Community Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g452 Population Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g459 Fish Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g462 Freshwater Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 cr
Select one of the following natural history and systematics courses (2-4 credits):
BIOS g309 Range Agrostology 2 cr
BIOS g310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS g311 Dendrology 3 cr
BIOS g312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS g426 Herpetology 3 cr
BIOS g427 Ichthyology 3 cr
BIOS g431 General Entomology 3 cr
BIOS g438 Ornithology 3 cr
BIOS g441 Mammalogy 3 cr
Courses required outside the department:
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 cr
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
GEOL 106 General Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology
Laboratory 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211 General Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 212 General Physics II 3 cr
SPCH 201 Business and Professional
Speaking 3 cr
Freshman Year
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 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
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211 General Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 212 General Physics II 3 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Laboratory 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Two of Goals 9, 11, and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM 232 Quantitative Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
BIOS g332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS g334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS g351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS g353 Immunology Lab oratory 1 cr
BIOS g355 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS g357 Pathogenic Microbiology
Laboratory 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 g433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g467 Microbial Genetics
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS g477 Bacterial Virology
Laboratory 1 cr
OR
BIOS g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
BIOS 494 (Minimum of 1 cr. must
be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 18 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
BIOS g303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g351-
g352 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.
Freshman Year
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 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
IN ADDITION: 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 g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211 General Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 212 General Physics II 3 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Laboratory 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Two of Goals 9, 10A,
11, or 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
BIOS g449 Human Physiology I 4 cr
AND
BIOS g456 Human Physiology II 4 cr
OR
BIOS g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
AND
BIOS g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS g351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS g353 Immunology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g355 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS g357 Pathogenic Microbiology
Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 232 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
Electives 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS g423 Parasitology 3 cr
BIOS g433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g466* Medical Mycology 3 cr
BIOS g475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS g477 Bacterial Virology
Laboratory 1 cr
OR
BIOS g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
BIOS 494 Seminar in Microbiology
(A minimum of 1 credit
must be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 13 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
*Students in sequence so that BIOS g466 falls in their senior year must take CHEM 232, 234 in
their junior year. If BIOS g466 falls during the junior year, the student must take CHEM 232,
234 in the senior year.
MGT g312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
MGT g373 Personnel Management 3 cr
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer
Systems 3 cr
BIOS g419 Mammalian Histology 4 cr
BIOS g444 General Pathology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
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).
Freshman Year
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 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 232 Quantitative Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics
Laboratory 2 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 9,11 and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM g313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM g334 Instrumental Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM g351-g352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language
(Goal 10B) 8 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7 and 8 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS g445 Biochemistry I 3 cr
BIOS g447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
BIOS g448 Advanced Experimental
Biochemistry 2 cr
CHEM g491-g492 Seminar 2 cr
OR
BIOS g491-g492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
BIOS 494 Seminar in Microbiology
(A minimum of 1 credit
must be in CHEM 491,
492 or BIOS 494.)
IN ADDITION: One of Goals 9, 11, 12 3 cr
Electives 20 cr
TOTAL: 34 cr
Suggested Electives
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry III 4 cr
MATH g330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
OR
MATH g360 Differential Equations 3 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
OR
CHEM g305 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory III 2 cr
CHEM g453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
Any two of the following:
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 221 Introductory Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology
Laboratory 1 cr
Additional Courses
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
OR
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
AND
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
Upper division Biology courses 3-4 cr
(BIOS g481-g482 and BIOS g491-g492 may not be used without prior approval of the departmental
chair or assistant chair)
TOTAL: 21 or 22 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
OR
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
AND
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
Upper division Botany courses 7-8 cr
(BIOS g481-g482 and BIOS g491-g492 may not be used without prior approval of the departmental
chair or assistant chair)
TOTAL: 21 or 22 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
AND
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
OR
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
AND
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 192 Ecology Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
Any combination of the following courses to total 12 credits:
BIOS g318 Ecological Topics 2 cr
BIOS 320 Physiological Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g337 Conservation of Natural
Resources 3 cr
BIOS g408 Plant Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g416 Community Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g452 Population Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g459 Fish Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g462 Fresh Water Ecology 3 cr
BIOS g476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 cr
BIOS g489 Field Ecology 3 cr
TOTAL: 21 cr
(BIOS g481-g482 and BIOS g491-g492 may not be used without prior approval of the departmental
chair or assistant chair)
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
Any combination of the following courses to total 14 credits.
BIOS g332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS g351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS g353 Immunology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g355 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS g357 Pathogenic Microbiology
Laboratory 2 cr
BIOS g433 Microbial Physiology 3 cr
BIOS g465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS g467 Microbial Genetics Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS g477 Bacterial Virology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 cr
(BIOS g481-g482, BIOS g491-g492, and BIOS 494 may not be used without prior approval of the de
partmental chair or assistant chair)
TOTAL: 21 cr
Zoology Minor
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
OR
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
AND
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 cr
Upper division Zoology courses 7-8 cr
(BIOS g481-g482 and BIOS g491-g492 may not be used without prior approval of the departmental
chair or assistant chair)
TOTAL: 21 or 22 cr
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 BIOS 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 BIOS 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 CHEM 121 AND BIOS 101 OR BIOS 103. F, S
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory 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 g301, 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 Laboratory. 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 BIOS 101; BIOS g301 AND BIOS g302. 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 g307 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 g303 OR BIOS g304 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 the 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 g302 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 BIOS g351. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g351. 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 g351 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
BIOS g357 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory 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 g355. S
BIOS g358 Genetics 3 credits. Basic principles of heredity and variation. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR BIOS 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 g351; BIOS g355. 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, BIOS 207, OR BIOS g303 OR BIOS g301 AND BIOS g302. 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 g301 AND BIOS g302. 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. AF
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 g429 Regional Anatomy and Histology 4 credits. Regional approach to gross human anatomy emphasizing the use of prosected materials and microscopic anatomy. Designed primarily for students in the Physician Assistant Program. PREREQ: BIOS 301, BIOS 302. F
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 g301 AND BIOS g302 OR BIOS g303. 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 g332 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 g431 OR BIOS g314 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 g303. 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 g302 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 g447 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 CHEM 122; COREQ: BIOS 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 g358 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, function biochemical alterations with clinical manifestations. Laboratory required. PREREQ:BIOS g425; BIOCHEMISTRY; ONE YEAR OF PHYSIOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
BIOS 464 Lectures in Human Physiology 3 credits. Physiology of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems. PREREQ: BIOS 301, BIOS 302, AND ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY. 4
BIOS g465 Microbial Genetics 3 credits. Principles of heredity and variation with application of these principles to bacteria and viruses. PREREQ: BIOS 236; CHEM g301. 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 BIOS 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 BIOS 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 g355. 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 2 credits. 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 g301 AND BIOS g302. 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 g301 AND BIOS g302 OR BIOS g303. S
BIOS 472 Clinical Physiology 2 credits. A survey of selected organ systems with clinical correlations of pathophysiologic states. PREREQ: BIOS 464. 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 g433. 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 g301 AND BIOS g302 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 g462 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 CHEM 108, OR CHEM 121 AND CHEM g301. 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 CHEM 122; BIOS g301 AND BIOS g302 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-g492 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
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