The Division offers an undergraduate degree in biology that provides
a solid foundation in core areas of the biological sciences and in
supporting physical sciences and mathematics. Several options are
provided within the biology degree. Options in botanical sciences,
cellular and molecular biology, ecology, and zoological sciences allow
specialization in biological subdisciplines and are appropriate background
for certain employment opportunities and for continued graduate or
professional study:
Botanical sciences: Study of plant life with an emphasis on
ecology and evolution.
Cellular and molecular biology: For students wishing to concentrate
on cellular and physiological aspects of biology.
Ecology: For students wishing to emphasize ecology and environmental
areas of biology.
Human biological sciences: Provides a strong background in
the biological sciences for students pursuing a career in the health
sciences professional programs, although some programs may require
additional coursework in certain areas.
Natural history: Designed especially for students wishing to
combine basic natural history and biological sciences with another
field such as art, journalism, or creative writing. Option is not
suitable for students planning a traditional career in the biological
sciences.
Zoological sciences: Option includes courses in various aspects
of animal life including form, development, physiology, evolution,
and ecology.
Teacher preparation in biology, Teacher preparation in general
science: Two separate options designed for students seeking careers
in secondary or biology science teaching.
High School Preparation: In addition to general University
admission requirements, chemistry, mathematics through precalculus,
and a modern foreign language are recommended.
Special Degree Requirements
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Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
See index.
Upper-Division Writing Expectation: To meet the Upper-Division
Writing Expectations of the Bachelor of Arts in Biology, students
must successfully complete BIOL 341 or MICB 420 and one course selected
from BIOL 304, 306, 311, 366, 403, 405, 406, 444, 480 or MICB 410
or a senior thesis (BIOL 499 minimum 3 credits).
Option in Botanical Sciences
Forty four credits in biology including BIOL 101N-102N, 103N-104N,
221, 223, 250, 311(or 457)-312, 340 341, 444, and six 300-400 level
BIOL credits emphasizing botanical science.
MATH 150 and 241 are required, however the prerequisite courses MATH
117 and 121 may be needed. FOR 210; CHEM 151N 152N, 154N or 151N 152N,
154N plus 221 222-223 224; and PHYS 121N 122N or 221N 222N also are
required.
Option in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Forty-three to forty four credits in biology and microbiology including
BIOL 101N-102N, 103N-104N, 121N, 221, 223, 301, 440; MICB 300 301,
404, 410, 420; one physiology course chosen from BIOL 345, 444 or
460, or MICB 450; and two lab courses chosen from MICB 405, 411, 421,
or 451.
MATH 150 is required; however, the prerequisite course MATH 121 may
be needed. BIOC 481-482; CHEM 161N 162N, 221 222-223 224, 341, 370;
PHYS 121N 122N or 221N 222N also are required.
Option in Ecology
Thirty-seven to forty-two credits in biology and microbiology including
BIOL 101N-102N-103N-104N, 221, 223, 340 341; one ecology course chosen
from BIOL 311, 366, 446, 448, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457or MICB 422,
423; one physiology course chosen from BIOL 345, 444 or MICB 450 and
451; and one course chosen from BIOL 304, 306, 308, 312, 355, 356,
405, 406, 410, 449 or 480.
MATH 150 and 241 are required, however the prerequisite courses MATH
117 and 121 may needed. CHEM 151N 152N, 154N; PHYS 121N 122N or 221N
222N also are required and select from the following two choices:
CHEM 341, or MATH 444 and 447.
Option in Human Biological Sciences
Forty-two to forty-three credits in biology, biochemistry, and microbiology
including BIOL 101N-102N, 212N, 213N, 221, 223, 301, 340-341, 460;
MICB 300-301 (or MICB 302) and the remaining credits at the 300 or
400 level.
One year of chemistry (CHEM 151N, 152N-154N) or two years of chemistry
(CHEM 161N, 162N, 221-223-222-224); MATH 150, 241; PHYS 121N, 122N
or 221N, 222N; PSYC 100S, 240S or 330S also are required.
Recommended Courses: Some graduate schools in the health professions
also may require course work in these areas: BIOL 103N-104N, Diversity
of Life; BIOL 401, General Parisitology; BIOC 380 or 481, 482, Biochemistry;
COMM 111A, Introduction to Public Speaking; HHP 236N, Nutrition; SOC
110S, Principles of Sociology.
Option in Natural History
Forty-two to forty-four credits in biology including BIOL 101N-102N-103N-104N,
221, 223, 250, 340-341, 410; one course chosen from 311, 312 or 457;
one course chosen from 304, 306, 355, or 356; one course chosen from
405 or 406.
CHEM 151N 152N, 154N and GEOL 100N-101N are required. Students also
must complete at least 20 credits in cognate areas of anthropology,
chemistry (excluding CHEM 151N-152N, 154N), geography, geology (excluding
GEOL 100N-101N), forestry, mathematics, physics/astronomy, and wildlife
biology. No more than 10 credits from any one of these areas can be
applied toward the 20 credit requirement. Students interested in combining
this option with another subject area may, with the advisor's permission,
substitute 20 credits in English writing, journalism, photography,
art, foreign language, business management, or other appropriate field.
Option in Zoological Sciences
Forty two to forty five credits in biology including BIOL 101N-102N,
103N-104N, 221, 223, 301, 340 341, 345, 403, 410 and two courses chosen
from BIOL 304, 306, 308, 355, 356, 400-401, 405, 406, 446, 449, 456,
or 480.
MATH 150 and 241 are required; however, the prerequisite courses MATH
117 and 121 may be needed. CHEM 151N 152N, and 154N or 161N 162N,
221 222-223 224 and PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N also are required.
Teacher Preparation in Biology back
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Option in Biological Education Major Teaching Field of Biology: This
option is designed for students seeking an endorsement in the major
teaching field of biology.
A student must complete thirty-four credits in biology and microbiology
including BIOL 101N 102N-103N 104N, 221, 223, 340 341, 444; MICB 300
301 and one course chosen from BIOL 301 or 345.
MATH 150 or 152 and 241 are required; however, the prerequisite courses
MATH 117 and 121 may be needed. CHEM 151N 152N, 154N, 485; PHYS 121N;
C&I 426; and one course chosen from GEOL 109 or 301 also are required.
For endorsement to teach biology, a student also must gain admission
to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet all the requirements
for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education
section of this catalog).
Biology qualifies for a single field endorsement. However, there is
a limited demand in most Montana high schools for teachers with a
single endorsement in biology, and students are advised to complete
the requirements for a second teaching endorsement (major or minor).
Minor Teaching Field of Biology: For an endorsement in the minor teaching
field of biology, a student must complete BIOL 101N 102N, 103N 104N,
221, 223; MICB 300 301; C&I 426; GEOL 109N or GEOL 301; MATH 150
or 152, 241; and CHEM 151N-152N, 485. A student also must gain admission
to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and must meet the requirements
for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education
section of this catalog).
Teacher Preparation in General Science
Extended Major Teaching Field of General Science: A student is awarded
a B.A. with a major in biology with an ecology option by completing
the following 60 credits in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology,
mathematics and physics: ASTR 131N, 134N; BIOL 101N-102N, 103N 104N,
221, 223, 340 341; CHEM 152N, 161N 162N, 485; GEOL 100N-101N, 301;
MATH 150 or 152, 241 (the prerequisite courses MATH 117 and 121 may
be needed); and PHYS 121N 122N or 221N 222N. C&I 426 also is required.
Highly recommended are BIOL 345, MICB 300 301, and CHEM 101N.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of General
Science, a student must gain admission to Teacher Education and Student
Teaching, complete C&I 426 and meet the requirement for certification
as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this
catalog.)
Suggested Course of Study back
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Biological Education Option
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N-104N
Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
PSYC 100S
Introduction to Psychology |
-
|
4
|
General Education/Native American studies course from School of
Education list |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
2
|
-
|
Total |
16
|
17
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
C&I
200 Exploring Teaching |
2
|
-
|
C&I
303 Educational Psychology and Measurement |
-
|
4
|
GEOL 109N
Environmental Geoscience |
2
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
4
|
-
|
MICB 300-301
General Microbiology & Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
16
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 340-341
Ecology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
BIOL
345 Principles of Physiology (or BIOL 301 in spring) |
3
|
-
|
BIOL
444 Plant Physiology |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
485 Laboratory Safety |
-
|
1
|
HHP
233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents |
3
|
-
|
PHYS
121N General Physics I |
-
|
5
|
Upper-division
writing course |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
6
|
-
|
Elective |
-
|
3
|
Total |
17
|
16
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
C&I
301 or 302 Field Experience |
1
|
-
|
C&I
306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications |
1
|
-
|
C&I
407E Ethics and Policy Issues |
3
|
-
|
C&I
410 Exceptionality and Classroom Management |
3
|
-
|
C&I
426 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School |
3
|
-
|
C&I
427 Literary Strategies in Content Areas |
3
|
-
|
C&I
482 Student Teaching: Secondary |
-
|
12
|
Total |
14
|
12
|
Botanical Sciences Option with One Year of Chemistry
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N
104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
1
|
-
|
Elective |
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics & Evolution |
-
|
4
|
FOR 210
Soils |
3
|
-
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
-
|
6
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 250
Rocky Mountain Flora |
3
|
-
|
BIOL 311
312 Survey of Plants I, II |
5
|
5
|
BIOL 340-341
Ecology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
General
Education |
6
|
3
|
Electives |
1
|
2
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL 444
Plant Physiology |
-
|
4
|
Upper-division
elective in botany |
6
|
-
|
Upper-division
elective |
6
|
6
|
Electives |
3
|
5
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Botanical Sciences
Option with Two Years of Chemistry
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First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N
104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
1
|
|
Elective |
-
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics & Evolution |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
221-222-223-223 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
FOR 210
Soils |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 250
Rocky Mountain Flora |
3
|
-
|
BIOL 311
312 Survey of Plants I, II |
5
|
5
|
BIOL 340-341
Ecology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Total |
16
|
15
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
BIOL
444 Plant Physiology |
-
|
4
|
Upper-division
elective in botany |
6
|
-
|
Upper-division
elective |
6
|
6
|
General
Education |
3
|
3
|
Elective |
-
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
14
|
Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N-104N
Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
BIOL 121N
Introductory Ecology |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
-
|
3
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
General
Education |
-
|
3
|
Total |
16
|
16
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics & Evolution |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
221 222, 223 224 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
MICB 300-301
General Microbiology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
14
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOC 481-482
Biochemistry |
3
|
3
|
BIOL
345 Principles of Physiology or 460, 444, or MICB 450 |
3
|
-
|
CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods |
3
|
-
|
MICB
404 Molecular Genetics |
-
|
3
|
MICB
405 Molecular Genetics Laboratory or 411, 421, 451 |
-
|
1
|
PHYS
121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics |
5
|
5
|
Upper-division
writing course |
-
|
3
|
Electives |
1
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
BIOL
301 Developmental Biology |
-
|
3
|
BIOL
440 Biological Electron Microscopy |
-
|
2
|
CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
MICB
410 Immunology |
3
|
-
|
MICB
411 Immunology Laboratory or 405, 421, 451 |
2
|
-
|
MICB
420 Virology |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
6
|
3
|
Electives |
1
|
4
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Ecology Option back
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First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N-104N
Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
Electives |
1
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
PHYS 121N-122N
or 221N-222N General Physics |
5
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 340
341 Ecology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
BIOL
345 Principles of Physiology or 366, 444 or MICB 450 |
3
|
-
|
BIOL 366 Freshwater
Ecology or 311, 410, 448, 453, 454,
455, 456, 457
or MICB 306
|
-
|
5
|
General
Education |
6
|
3
|
Upper-division
elective |
-
|
4
|
Elective |
1
|
3
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL 306
Mammalogy or 304, 306, 308, 312, 355, 356, 405,
406, 410, 449 or 480 |
4
|
-
|
BIOL
413 Field Ecology or 497 at Flathead Lake Biological Station |
3
|
-
|
MATH
444 Statistical Methods |
3
|
-
|
MATH
447 Computer Data Analysis |
1
|
-
|
General
Education |
-
|
3
|
Upper-division
elective |
4
|
4
|
Electives |
-
|
9
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Ecology Option for Teacher Preparation in General
Science
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
103N-104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
GEOL
100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory |
-
|
3
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
PSYC 100S
Introduction to Psychology |
-
|
4
|
General
Education/Native American studies course
from School of Education list |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
2
|
-
|
Total |
17
|
17
|
Second
Year |
|
|
ASTR
131N, 134N Elementary Astronomy and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
C&I
200 Exploring Teaching |
2
|
-
|
C&I
303 Educational Psychology and Measurement |
-
|
4
|
CHEM 221
Organic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 485
Laboratory Safety |
-
|
1
|
HHP
233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents |
3
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
Lower-division
writing course |
-
|
3
|
Total |
16
|
16
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL
340-341 Ecology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
GEOL
301 Environmental Geology |
3
|
-
|
PHYS
121N-122N General Physics I, II 5 5
Upper-division writing course |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Elective |
-
|
3
|
Total |
16
|
17
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
C&I
301 or 302 Field Experience |
1
|
-
|
C&I
306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications |
1
|
-
|
C&I
407E Ethics and Policy Issues |
3
|
-
|
C&I
410 Exceptionality and Classroom Management |
3
|
-
|
C&I
426 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School |
3
|
-
|
C&I
427 Literary Strategies in Content Areas |
3
|
-
|
C&I
482 Student Teaching: Secondary |
-
|
12
|
Total |
14
|
12
|
Human Biological Sciences Option with One Year of
Chemistry back
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First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
PSYC
100S Introduction to Psychology |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
-
|
2
|
Elective |
1
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
PSYC 330S
Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 240S
(if 240S, must have 3 more upper-division credits) |
-
|
3
|
Lower-division
writing course |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
6
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL
212N, 213N Anatomy and Physiology I and II |
4
|
4
|
BIOL 301
Developmental Biology |
-
|
3
|
BIOL 340-341
Ecology |
5
|
-
|
MICB
300-301General Microbiology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Elective |
-
|
8
|
Total |
17
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL
460 Medical Physiology |
-
|
3
|
Upper-division
Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry elective |
3
|
2
|
Upper-division |
12
|
2
|
Electives |
-
|
8
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Human Biological Sciences Option with Two Years
of Chemistry
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
CHEM
161N-162N College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
-
|
3
|
MATH
150 Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
PSYC 100S
Introduction to Psychology |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
2
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
16
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
221-222-223-223 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
MICB
300-301 General Microbiology and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
14
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL
212N, 213N Anatomy and Physiology I and II |
4
|
4
|
BIOL 301
Developmental Biology |
-
|
3
|
BIOL 340
Ecology (or other ecology course) |
-
|
3
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
PSYC 330S
Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 240S
(if 240S, must have 3 more upper-division credits) |
6
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL 460
Medical Physiology |
-
|
3
|
Upper-division
Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry elective |
3
|
2
|
Upper-division
General Education |
6
|
-
|
Upper-division |
3
|
-
|
Electives |
3
|
10
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Natural History Option back
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First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N 102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N
104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 117
Probability and Linear Mathematics |
3
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
2
|
-
|
Elective |
-
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics & Evolution |
-
|
4
|
BIOL 250
Rocky Mountain Flora |
3
|
-
|
GEOL
100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory |
-
|
3
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
3
|
Electives |
2
|
2
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 340
Ecology |
3
|
-
|
BIOL 341
Ecology Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
BIOL 312
Survey of Plants II or 311, 457 |
-
|
5
|
Cognate
course |
3
|
4
|
Upper-division
cognate course |
-
|
3
|
General
Education |
6
|
3
|
Elective |
1
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL 306
Mammalogy or 304, 355, 356 |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 405
Insect Behavior or 406 |
-
|
3
|
BIOL 410
Entomology |
4
|
-
|
Cognate
course |
3
|
-
|
Upper-division
electives |
-
|
12
|
Electives |
4
|
-
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Zoological Sciences Option with One Year of Chemistry
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N
104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 151N
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
CHEM 152N
Organic and Biological Chemistry |
-
|
3
|
CHEM 154N
General Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
1
|
-
|
Elective |
-
|
1
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics & Evolution |
-
|
4
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 301
Developmental Biology |
-
|
3
|
BIOL 340
341 Ecology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
BIOL 345
Principles of Physiology |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
6
|
3
|
Upper-division
elective |
-
|
6
|
Elective |
1
|
3
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
BIOL
304 Ornithology or 306, 308, 355, 405,
406, 449, 456, 480 or both 400 and 401 |
-
|
4
|
BIOL
403 Functional Vertebrate Morphology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL
410 Entomology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL
413 Field Ecology or 413 or 497 at Flathead
Biological Station |
3
|
-
|
Upper-division
elective |
4
|
-
|
Electives |
-
|
11
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Zoological Sciences Option with Two Years of Chemistry
First
Year |
A
|
S
|
BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 103N-104N
Diversity of Life and Laboratory |
-
|
5
|
CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
ENEX101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
MATH 150
Applied Calculus |
4
|
-
|
MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
General
Education |
-
|
2
|
Total |
16
|
16
|
Second
Year |
|
|
BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
CHEM
221N-222N-223N-224N Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
5
|
5
|
Lower-division
writing course |
3
|
-
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Total |
15
|
15
|
Third
Year |
|
|
BIOL 301
Developmental Biology |
-
|
3
|
BIOL 340-341
Ecology and Laboratory |
5
|
-
|
BIOL 345
Principles of Physiology |
3
|
-
|
PHYS 121N-122N
General Physics I, II |
5
|
5
|
General
Education |
3
|
6
|
Elective |
-
|
1
|
Total |
16
|
15
|
Fourth
Year |
|
|
BIOL 304
Ornithology or 306, 308, 355, 405,
406, 449, 456, 480 or both 400 and 401 |
-
|
4
|
BIOL 403
Functional Vertebrate Morphology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 410
Entomology |
4
|
-
|
BIOL 413
Field Ecology or 413 or 497 at Flathead
Biological Station |
3
|
-
|
Upper-division
elective |
-
|
10
|
Elective |
3
|
-
|
Total |
14
|
14
|
Requirements for a Minor
To earn a minor in biology, the student must complete a minimum of
25 credits in biology including BIOL 101N 102N, 103N 104N, 221 and
223 and 8 credits in biology, biochemistry or microbiology at the
300 400 level. Exemption from BIOL 101N 102N may be allowed with approval
of an advisor in the Division. All courses must be taken for a traditional
letter grade.
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U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate
credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the
course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the
R.
U 100N The Science of Life 3 cr. Offered autumn. Contemporary
exploration of the organization and complexity of living organisms
and the systems in which they live. The central question of biology
relationship between form and function, acquisition and use of energy,
and continuity between generations will be addressed through lectures
and laboratory investigations. Credit not allowed toward a major in
biology. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 100N and 101N.
U 101N Principles of Biology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Unifying
principles of biological structure function relationships at different
levels of organization and complexity. Energy, substances, organisms.
Reproduction, genetics, development, evolution, ecosystems, the inter
relationships of the human species to the rest of life. Credit not
allowed for both BIOL 100N and 101N.
U 102N Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn.
Coreq., BIOL 101N. A series of laboratory experiences illustrating
basic biological principles including growth, reproduction, development,
genetics and physiological processes.
U 103N Diversity of Life 3 cr. Offered spring. Survey of the
diversity, evolution and ecology of life including prokaryotes, viruses,
protista, fungi, plants and animals.
U 104N Diversity of Life Laboratory 2 cr. Offered spring. Coreq.,
BIOL 103N. The diversity of life including prokaryotes, viruses, protista,
fungi, plants and animals including structure and evolutionary relationships.
U 105N Elementary Microbiology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq.,
BIOL 107N recommended. Same as MICB 105N. The structure, function
and classification of bacteria, molds, yeasts, rickettsiae and viruses,
and their practical significance to agriculture, food, drug, fermentation
and other industries. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
U 106N Elementary Medical Microbiology 3 cr. Offered spring.
Same as MICB 106N. Infectious diseases, including concepts of virulence,
resistance, prevention and control of microbial diseases in the individual
and in the community. If laboratory experience is desired, the student
may enroll concurrently in BIOL 107N. Credit not allowed toward a
major in microbiology.
U 107N Elementary Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq. or coreq., BIOL 105N or 106N. Same as MICB 107N.
Observation of live microorganisms, their characteristics and activities.
Experience with microbiological techniques. Credit not allowed toward
a major in microbiology.
U 120N General Botany 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent
of instr. Introduction to the plant kingdom including anatomy, physiology
and ecology.
U 121N Introductory Ecology 3 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction
to ecological principles, stressing the structure and function of
natural communities and examining human's role in these ecosystems.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 198 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R 9) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience
that provides practical application of learning during placement off
campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor
and the Center for Work-Based Learning.
U 201N Montana Wildlife 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., one
course in biology. Interpreting biological patterns associated with
selected Montana wildlife species, including mammals, birds, reptiles
and amphibians.
U 212N Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.
or coreq., CHEM 151N or CHEM 161N; BIOL 101N, 102N strongly recommended.
Introduction to basic cellular structure and function. The fundamental
facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary,
musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems.
U 213N Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BIOL 212. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology
of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive
systems.
U 221 Cell and Molecular Biology 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BIOL 101N or equiv. and one year of college chemistry. Description
and analysis of biological structures and processes at the cellular
and subcellular levels including molecular genetics, energy, metabolism
and cell differentiation.
U 223 Genetics and Evolution 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BIOL 221. Principles and mechanisms of inheritance and evolution.
Population genetics, fossil record, macroevolution, speciation, extinction,
systematics, molecular evolution.
U 250 Rocky Mountain Flora 3 cr. Offered every term. Elements
of the evolution, geography and natural affinities of flowering plants.
Identification using a manual of native plants of Montana.
U 265N Human Sexuality 3 cr. Offered spring. Same as ANTH 265N.
Biological, behavioral, cross cultural aspects of human sexuality
to help students place their own sexuality and that of others in a
broader perspective. Includes sexual anatomy, physiology, development,
reproduction, diseases, determination, as well as gender development
and current issues.
U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 298 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R 9) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience
that provides practical application of learning during placement off
campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor
and the Center for Work-Based Learning.
UG 301 Developmental Biology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BIOL 221; BIOL 223 recommended. An analysis of the origin and development
of form and patterns in organisms, stressing the processes of growth
and differentiation in plants and animals.
UG 302 Comparative Vertebrate Embryology 2 cr. Offered spring.
Coreq., BIOL 301. A laboratory course emphasizing comparative embryological
development of vertebrates.
UG 304 Ornithology 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL 103N,
104N and 223. The classification, structure, evolution, behavior and
ecology of birds.
UG 306 Mammalogy 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL 103N,
104N and 223. The evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology and
ecology of mammals.
UG 308 Biology and Management of Fishes 4 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., BIOL 103N, 104N, 223 and one year of college mathematics.
Diversity, adaptations and ecology of fishes. Analysis and management
of fish populations and communities.
UG 311 Survey of Plants I 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL
103N, 104N. Morphology, ultrastructure, systematics, physiology and
ecology of algae and lower fungi.
UG 312 Survey of Plants II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL
103N, 104N. Structure and function of vegetative and reproductive
organs of the higher fungi, bryophytes, and vascular plants and their
importance in classification and evolutionary thought.
UG 315 Peer Advising 1 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq.,
junior standing or current enrollment in BIOL 223. Supervised training
and internship for peer advisors who will gain knowledge and ability
to communicate degree requirements and relate the various degree offerings
to professional and career goals. No more than two credits are allowed
toward upper-division major requirements.
UG 340 Ecology 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOL
223 and one year of college mathematics including MATH 241 or equiv.
Analysis of the distribution and abundance of plants and animals.
Includes individual, population and community level processes (e.g.,
population growth and regulation, competition, predation, succession,
nutrient cycling, energy flow and community organization).
UG 341 Ecology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Coreq., BIOL 340. Methods of describing and testing alternative explanations
for patterns in nature. The use of scientific methodology in ecology.
UG 345 Principles of Physiology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BIOL 221 or equiv. Fundamental principles of coordination, respiration,
excretion, digestion, metabolism, circulation and reproduction in
vertebrates..
UG 355 Ecology of Mammals 4 cr. Prereq., BIOL 223 or equiv.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. The identification,
natural history and behavior of mammals.
UG 356 Ecology of Birds 4 cr. Prereq., BIOL 223 or equiv. Offered
summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. The identification,
natural history, and behavior of western Montana birds.
UG 366 Freshwater Ecology 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL
103N, 104N and one year of college chemistry. Physical and chemical
dynamics of lakes and streams. Diversity, distribution and dynamics
of freshwater organisms.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 10) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 397 Research 1 10 cr. (R 10) Offered every term. Prereq.,
consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty
member. Graded pass/not pass.
U 398 Cooperative Education Experience 1 12 cr. (R 12) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom
experience that provides practical application of learning during
placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty
supervisor and the Center for Work-Based Learning.
UG 400 General Parasitology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BIOL 223. Parasitism as a biological phenomenon, origin of parasitism,
adaptations and life cycles, parasite morphology, fine structure,
physiology, parasites and their environment.
UG 401 General Parasitology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn.
Coreq., BIOL 400. Taxonomy, morphology and identification of parasitic
protozoa, helminths and arthropods.
UG 403 Vertebrate Design and Evolution 4 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., BIOL 103N, 104N and 223 and PHYS 121N or 221N. Evolutionary
patterns of animal morphology and the importance of body size on life
history patterns. Phylogenetic study of major extant and extinct vertebrate
groups. Laboratory includes systematic study of organ systems and
workshops in experimental functional morphology.
UG 405 Animal Behavior 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL
223, senior standing or consent of instr. The description and evolutionary
interpretation of animal behavior under natural conditions. Laboratory
involves observation and recording of animal behavior.
UG 406 Insect Behavior and Evolution 4 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., BIOL 223; BIOL 405 preferred. Diversity of insect behavior
in an evolutionary context including inheritance of behavior, diets,
avoidance responses, mating systems and sexual selection, parental
care, and evolution of insect groups and societies. Discussion sections
examine both landmark and recent literature.
UG 408 Advanced Fisheries Science 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BIOL 308. Quantitative analysis and interpretation of fish population
and community data for use in management. Selection, application and
evaluation of management techniques.
UG 410 Entomology 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL 103N,
104N and 223. Offered spring. The classification, morphology, anatomy,
development, life-history, behavior and ecology of insects. Labs include
identification of major insect groups, internal and external anatomy
and student collections.
UG 413 Field Ecology 3 cr. (R 9) Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL
340 and 341, MATH 241, or equiv. and consent of instr. Firsthand experience
with the methods of developing and conducting research in field ecology.
Independent research projects during an extended field trip required,
followed by data analysis, a written report and an oral report during
the subsequent semester.
UG 415 Field Methods in Fisheries Biology and Management 1 4 cr.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL 308; onsent of instr. Same as WBIO 441.
Field instruction by practicing biologists in techniques for evaluating
and managing aquatic habitats and fish populations.
UG 418 Fungal Biology 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered years.
Prereq., BIOL 103-104 and 221-223 or MICB 300 or consent of instr.
Same as MICB 418. Reviews the definition, evolution, genetics, physiology,
and ecology of fungi (including organisms in the Chromista), provides
overview of all fungal phyla (Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota,
Basidiomycota, Hyphochytriomycota, Labyrinthulomycota, Oomycota),
and highlights the importance of fungi to human affairs (food production,
fungal pathogens).
UG 419 Diversity of Microorganisms 3 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered
years. Prereq., BIOL 221, 223. Same as MICB 419. An inquiry-based,
combined lecture and laboratory course. Examination of the diversity
of life at the microbial level based on broad concepts and testable
hypotheses that are examined in the laboratory using state-of-the-art
techniques.
UG 420 Plant Systematics 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL
223, 250 and 312. Principles of plant evolution and classification.
Analyzing variation in populations; cytogenetic, chemical, phenetic
and cladistic methods.
UG 421 Plant Systematics Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.
or coreq., BIOL 420. Analysis of variation in plant populations using
morphological and molecular methods.
UG 440 Biological Electron Microscopy 2 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., senior standing or consent of instr. Theory of electron microscopy,
recent developments in transmission and scanning electron microscopy.
Limited experience with the instruments.
UG 444 Plant Physiology 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL
103N-104N, 120N or 312. The chemical and physical basis of water relations,
photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, respiration, vegetative and reproductive
growth of plants.
UG 446 Wildlife Physiological Ecology 3 cr. Offered spring.
Same as WBIO 446. Prereq., BIOL 221, 223 and 340. How physiological
and biochemical processes in animals influence behavior and ecology.
Application of physiological approaches to wildlife conservation such
as assessment of animal health, nutritional condition, and physiological
performance.
UG 448 Terrestrial Plant Ecology 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
an introductory college course in ecology. The interrelationships
between plants and plant communities and their natural environment.
UG 449 Plant-Animal Interactions 4 cr. Offered summers only
at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., a college course in
ecology. Concepts and techniques for understanding the interdependent
relationships between plants and animals. Emphasis given to ecological
and behavioral studies.
UG 453 Lake Ecology 3 cr. Offered summers only at Flathead
Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOL 223, CHEM 162N and a college
course in ecology. The biogeochemical processes that characterize
the lakes and ponds of western Montana.
UG 454 River Ecology 3 cr. Offered summers only at Flathead
Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOL 223, CHEM 162N and a college
course in ecology. The biogeochemical processes that characterize
the streams and rivers of western Montana.
UG 455 Groundwater and Riparian Ecology 3 cr. Offered summers
only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOL 223, CHEM
162N and a college course in ecology. Principles and methods for identifying
and understanding surface and groundwater interactions in a watershed
context. Emphasis on the ecology of groundwater and riparian food
webs.
UG 456 Aquatic Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation 3 cr. Offered
summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOL 223,
CHEM 162N and a college course in ecology. Concepts and techniques
for sustaining the natural ecological integrity of vertebrate communities
of lakes, streams and wetlands. Focus is on field studies of fishes
and amphibians.
UG 457 Aquatic Botany 5 cr. Offered summers only at Flathead
Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOL 103N-104N. Ecology, morphology,
systematics and physiology of the algae, lower fungi and hydrophytes.
UG 460 Medical Physiology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., C
or better in BIOL 212N, 213, one year college chemistry or consent
of instr. Advanced principles of normal and abnormal physiology. Primarily
for students in the professional physical therapy program.
U 471 Teaching Anatomy and Physiology I 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., BIOL 212N and 213N or equiv. and consent of instr. Advanced
instruction in prosection of cadavers, the preparation of laboratory
demonstrations and materials, and in the teaching of anatomy and physiology
laboratories.
U 472 Teaching Anatomy and Physiology II 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., BIOL 212N and 213N or equiv. and consent of instr. Continuation
of BIOL 471. Advanced instruction in prosection of cadavers, the preparation
of laboratory demonstrations and materials, and in the teaching of
anatomy and physiology laboratories.
UG 480 Conservation Genetics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BIOL 223. Genetic basis for solving biological problems in conservation
including the genetics of small populations, the application of molecular
genetic techniques to conservation biology and case studies of the
application of genetics to conservation problems.
U 493 Omnibus 1 10 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent
of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See
index.
UG 494 Seminar in Biology 1 cr. (R 3) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 10) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors,
experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current
topics.
UG 497 Advanced Undergraduate Research 1-10 cr. (R 10) Offered
every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.
Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded
pass/not pass.
U 498 Cooperative Education Experience 1 12 cr. (R 12) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom
experience that provides practical application of learning during
placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty
supervisor and the Center for Work-Based Learning.
U 499 Undergraduate Thesis 3-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term.
Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis
or manuscript based on undergraduate research for presentation and/or
publication. Student must give oral or poster presentation at the
Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium or a scientific
meeting. Graded pass/not pass.
G 501 Graduate Issues and Policies 1 cr. Prereq., graduate
standing in biological sciences. Discussion of issues of importance
to new graduate students, including the philosophy of graduate education,
the mentor student relationship, the role of the teaching assistant,
handling ethical quandaries, library resources and bibliographic searches,
animal use policies and issues, proposal writing and the publication
process. Review of ongoing research by faculty in the organismal biology
and ecology program.
G 502 Teaching Biology 3 cr. Prereq., graduate standing or
consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Examination of current
literature on appropriate instruction and classroom management techniques,
philosophies of science education reform movements, developing innovative
investigations, and classroom assessment strategies. Recommended for
teaching assistants and students pursuing faculty careers at pre college
and college levels.
G 510 Avian Ecology 3 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq.,
graduate standing in EVST, BIOL, WBIO; upper-division course in ecology;
or consent of instr. Review of recent developments in avian ecology
with special emphasis on scientific methodology.
G 511 Behavioral Ecology 3 cr. Prereq., BIOL 340, graduate
standing, or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Review and
discussion of recent studies dealing with behavioral aspects of ecology,
including such topics as territoriality, mate choice, social systems,
habitat selection, foraging theory and migration.
G 513 Community Ecology 3 cr. Prereq., BIOL 340 or equiv.,
consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Current concepts of species
interactions, succession, food webs, temporal and spatial patterns
and quantitative characterization of community structure.
G 517 Advanced Plant Ecology 3 cr. Prereq., upper division
course in ecology or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Review
and discussion of recent advances in plant ecology.
G 518 Biogeography 3 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered
alternate years. Description of the distribution of plants and animals
at global, continental and regional scales. Analysis of ecological
and historical factors influencing distribution and association.
G 522 Readings in Morphology, Physiology and Ecology 1 cr.
(R 8) Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Review and
discussion of current literature in the fields of morphology, physiology,
and ecology.
G 524 Physiological Plant Ecology 3 cr. Prereq., BIOL 340 and
444. Offered alternate years. The physiological basis of plant adaptation
and response to the environment.
G 526 Current Trends in Plant Ecology 2 cr. (R-16) Prereq.,
graduate standing. Current concepts, theory, and experiments in plant
ecology.
G 530 Advanced Topics in Physiology 1 4 cr. (R 8) Prereq.,
consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Topics vary but emphasize
aspects of comparative or environmental physiology of animals and/or
plants.
G 541 Electron Microscopy Laboratory Variable cr. (R 6) Prereq.
or coreq., BIOL 440 or equiv. Practical laboratory experience in the
preparation of various biological materials, hands on operation of
the transmission electron microscope.
G 550 Pollution Ecology 3 cr. Prereq., college ecology course
or consent of instr. Same as EVST 550. Environmental fate and biological
effects of water pollutants, especially in aquatic ecosystems. Pollution
reduction and prevention strategies; related law and policies.
G 551 Environmental Field Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Prereq. or coreq.,
BIOL 550 or EVST 540 or 560. Same as EVST 551. Designing, executing,
and interpreting environmental studies. Project oriented.
G 561 Population Genetics Seminar 1 2 cr. (R 12) Prereq., consent
of instr. or graduate standing. Current topics in population genetics,
evolutionary biology, molecular evolution and related topics.
G 575 Frontiers in Conservation Research 2 cr. (R-6) Same as
WBIO 575. Exploration of current topics in conservation biology.
G 594 Seminar in Biology 1 cr. (R 6) Prereq., graduate standing
or consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research in
biology. Topics vary.
G 595 Special Topics 1 8 cr. (R 8) Prereq., graduate standing
and consent of instr. Experimental offering of new courses by resident
or visiting faculty.
G 596 Independent Study 1 8 cr. (R 8) Prereq., consent of instr.
Credit for independent research project unrelated to thesis or dissertation.
G 597 Research 1 8 cr. (R 12) Prereq., consent of instr. Library
work involved with preparation o a thesis or dissertation proposal.
G 598 Cooperative Education Experience 1 8 cr. (R 8) Prereq.,
consent of the Division, graduate standing. Extended classroom experience
that provides practical application of learning during placement off
campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor
and the Center for Work-Based Learning.
G 599 Thesis 1 10 cr. (R 10) Prereq., masters student in biology.
Field and laboratory research on, and writing of, a student's masters
thesis.
G 699 Dissertation 1 10 cr. (R 20) Prereq., doctoral student
in biology. Credit for field and laboratory research on, and writing
of, a student's doctoral dissertation
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