Course Syllabi
Dr. Joseph Cloud, Professor
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(3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-b. An interdisciplinary, thematically based course intended to provide the student with the skills to analyze and evaluate scientific claims and to make intelligent scientific and social decisions; among the topics addressed are the impact of science on society and the ethical dilemmas and moral consequences of scientific research; all themes/sections emphasize discussion, collaborative work, and the conduct of science, though not necessarily in a formal lab setting. See www.webs.uidaho.edu/core for specific course titles and descriptions.
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(1 cr). Open only to majors. Intro to the disciplines in the fields of biology; current research topics. Graded P/F.
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(4 cr). May be used as core credit in J-3-b. Not open to Biology majors or for minor cr. Principles of biology and their relationship to social issues. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.
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(1 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-b. Not open to Biology majors or for minor cr. Principles of biology and their relationship to social issues. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.
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(4 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-b. The cell, heredity and evolutionary processes. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.
Dr. Bruce Mobarry, Lecturer
(4 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-b . The evolution of diversity, the biology of plants and animals, and their environments. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.
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(4 cr). Study of the anatomy of the major organ systems of the human body; lab consists of studying human gross anatomy models and prosected cadavers. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk.
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(4 cr) Study of the physiology of the major organ systems of the human body. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only).
Prereq: Biol 120
Dr. Peter G. Fuerst, Assistant Professor
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(4 cr) Current theory and experimental basis of the structure/function of eukaryotic cells. Topics include plasma membrane, organelles, cytoskeleton and cell mobility, the nature of genes, gene expression, DNA replication and cellular reproduction, and signal transduction. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Fall only)
Prereq: Biol 115.
Dr. Luke J. Harmon, Associate Professor
Dr. Craig P. McGowan, Assistant Professor
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(4 cr) Principles of physiology in plants and animals (homeostasis, hormonal and neural control systems, organismal physiology). Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)
Prereq: Biol 115
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(4 cr) Genetic mechanisms in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Fall only)
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(4 cr)
Nutrient cycling and energy flow, populations, population genetics, use and construction of phylogenies, communities and biodiversity. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)
Prereq: Biol 115 and Biol 116; and Math 143, Math 160, or Math 170.
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Evolution of vertebrates and their organ systems; correlation of structural modification with function. Two lecture and two 3-hour labs a week.
(2 cr). Organization, preparation, and teaching of anatomy laboratory objectives under faculty supervision.
Prereq: perm. (Fall only).
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Organization, preparation, and teaching of human physiology laboratory objectives under faculty supervision. (2-4 cr, max 8. Spring only)
Prereq: Biol 121 and Permission
Holly Wichman, Distinguished Professor
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(2 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Application of biological principles and information to the analysis of societal and philosophical issues.
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(3 cr) Macro and Micro evolutionary patterns and processes examined from molecular, ecological, and paleontological perspectives. (Fall only)
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(3 cr) Intensive course on diverse aspects of field ecology to be held off-campus. Various global locations (i.e. Costa Rica, Oregon coast, Hawaii) are possible. The course will be scheduled during an 8-10 day period preceding/following the Spring Term (i.e. January or May). Will involve travel and lodging costs at student expense.
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(4 cr) Basic principles of histology and advanced microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs. (Fall, alt/even yrs)
(3 cr) Structural, functional, and comparative genomics of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. Case studies illustrating a genomic approach to questions of fundamental biological and societal relevance will be drawn from diverse fields such as human medicine, evolutionary biology, agriculture, and bioterrorism. (Fall only/alt yr)
Prereq: Biol 116
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(3 cr) Management and analysis of complicated datasets such as those in molecular evolution, systematics, and genomics. Demonstrations, exercises, and student projects to teach advanced Unix skills, programming (e.g. Perl and R), and data management. (Fall, alt/even yrs)
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(3 cr) Study of the nervous system, with an emphasis on mechanisms of neuronal signaling, the function of sensory and motorsystems, and neural development. Recommended: Phys 111, Phys 112, and Chem 275 or Chem 277. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall, Alt/yrs)
Prereq: Biol 212, Biol 213, Biol 310, Gene 314, MMBB 300, or MMBB 380
Dr. Joseph G. Cloud, Professor
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(3 cr) Analysis of mechanisms at cellular and molecular level during metazoan development. (Spring, Alt/yrs)
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(3 cr) Evolution, causation, development, and function of behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates. (Spring only)
Dr. Lea Medeiros, Instructor
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(4 cr) Anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and zoogeography of fishes. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only)
Prereq: Biol 115 and 116
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(3 cr) Evolution, systematics, distribution, and biology of mammals. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk; one field trip. (Fall only)
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(4 cr) Evolution, systematics, physiology, and ecology of reptiles and amphibians. Three lectures and one 3-hr lab a wk; field trip. (Fall only)
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(3 cr) May be used with MMBB 155 as core credit in J-3-b or J-3-d when taken with MMBB 155. Carries no credit after MMBB 250. May be taken by microbiology majors, but carries no cr after MMBB 250. Same as FS 154. Introduction to microorganisms and their role in disease, health, foods, and the environment; current topics in microbiology. (Spring only)
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(1 cr) May be used with MMBB 154 as core credit in J-3-b or J-3-d when taken with MMBB 154. May be taken by microbiology majors but carries no credit after MMBB 255. Introductory laboratory training in basic microbiology; includes sterile technique, bacterial enumeration methods, culturing techniques, yogurt preparation and analysis, recombinant DNA techniques. Three hrs of lab a wk. (Spring only)
Coreq: MMBB 154
Tim Steffens, Mgr. Instructional Lab
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May be used with MMBB 250 as core credit in J-3-b. Training in the handling of microscopes, basic lab equipment, and manipulation of microbes. Two 2-hr labs per week.
Prereq or Coreq: MMBB 250
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(4 cr) Carries one credit after MMBB 300. Introduction to the structure, function, and metabolism of major constituents of living systems. Three hrs lec and one hr with interactive problem solving. Recommended preparation: Chem 253, Chem 254 and Chem 372. (Fall and Summer only)
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(1cr, max arr) May be used as a science elective after 1 required credit, up to a maximum of 4 credits. Graded P/F.
Prereq: Permission
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(3 cr) Carries no credit after MMBB WS426. Theory and mechanisms of the cellular basis of immune response; antibody structure, function, and synthesis; cell-mediated immunity; complement; hypersensitivity; immunologic diseases; transplantation; tumor immunity. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall only)
Dr. Gulhan Unlu, Assistant Professor
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(3 cr). See FS 416. (Fall only)
Dr. Gulhan Unlu, Assistant Professor
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(2 cr) See FS 417. (Fall only)
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Basic principles of cell biology explored in the context of human diseases. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms of cancer, Alzheimer 's disease and prion diseases. Extra oral assignment required for grad cr. Recommended Preparation for 422: MMBB 475. Recommended Preparation for 522: MMBB 575. (Fall only)
Prereq for 422: Biol 210 or Gene 314, and MMBB 380
Prereq for 522: MMBB 541
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(3 Cr) A survey of virology, with special emphasis on the molecular basis of replication, host-pathogen interactions and diseases associated with animal viruses. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for grad credit. Recommended preparation: MMBB 250. (Fall, alt/yrs)
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(3 cr) Same as FS J442/J542. MMBB 542 same as Chem 542. Intermediate biochemistry; metabolism, molecular physiology, and molecular biology. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for grad credit. (Spring only)
Prereq: Chem 372; MMBB 380 or Chem 302 or Chem 306; or Permission
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(3 cr) Concepts of microbial growth, metabolism, regulation, variation, structural-functional relationships. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, alt/yrs)
Prereq: MMBB 250
Dr. Allan Caplan, Professor
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(3 cr) Same as PlSc J476/J576. Introduction to the organization and function of the major components of the eukaryotic cell; emphasis on the composition of cells, the structures and assembly processes of molecules that make up cells, diversity of cell types found in multicellular organisms, and how common interacting processes are coordinately controlled. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/yrs)
Jill L. Johnson, Professor
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(3 cr) Detailed analysis of protein structure and function including enzyme activity, binding, folding and stability, and techniques for structure determination. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, alt/yrs)
Patricia L. Hartzell, Professor
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(3 cr) Current theory and experimental basis for prokaryotic DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, gene regulation and cell wall metabolism. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring only)
Zonglie Hong, Professor
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(3 cr) Same as PlSc J486/J586. An in-depth introduction to metabolic processes carried out by plants, some fungi, and some alga with emphasis on cell wall synthesis, hormone synthesis, and photosynthesis. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for grad cr. (Spring, alt/tyears)
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(3 cr) Molecular basis of genetics of eukaryotes. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. Recommended preparation: MMBB J485/J587 and MMBB J488/J588. (Fall only)
Dr. Allan Caplan, Professor
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(3 cr) Same as PlSc J488/J588. Techniques and theory underlying practical genetic modifications of plants, microbes, and animals. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. Recommended Preparation: MMBB 380. (Fall only)