DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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1 Department of Biological Sciences 1 DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Joseph G. Cloud, Dept. Chair (252 Life Sc. Bldg ; phone 208/ ; Faculty: Matthew Anway, Onesmo Balemba, John A. Byers, Joseph G. Cloud, Larry J. Forney, James A. Foster, Luke Harmon, Kevin R. Kelliher Rolf L. Ingermann, James J. Nagler, Scott L. Nuismer, Nils O. Pellmyr, Barrie D. Robison, Deborah L. Stenkamp, John M. Sullivan, Eva M. Top, Holly A. Wichman. Lecturers: Candi Heimgartner, Denim Jochimsen, Bruce K. Mobarry, Kristin Simokat. Affiliate Faculty: James R. Blackman, Henry A. Charlier, Jennifer R. Chase, Michael W. Doebeli, Sara J. Heggland, Patricia Heglund, Cheryl L. Jorcyk, Kathy R. Magnusson, R. Francis Rosenzweig, Irvin R. Schultz, Ronald W. Strohmeyer, William P. Young. Adjunct Faculty: Celeste Brown, Timothy J. Teyler. The biological sciences deal with the basic biological principles of all living things. Courses in the Department of Biological Sciences reflect the increased awareness that subdisciplines within biology are merging into a broad principles-based discipline that recognizes the similarities among living organisms. Students will be presented with approaches that are based on unifying biological principles. This will provide them with information that can then be applied to a vast array of novel situations. The B.A. and B.S. degrees in biology offered by the department reflect this integrated view of biology. The Biology Core curriculum involves exposure to concepts fundamental to all living things at several levels of organization. Upper division electives allow students to emphasize natural history, anatomy/physiology, molecular/cellular/developmental biology, or quantitative/integrative biology. Courses are available to students majoring in other disciplines, who wish to increase their knowledge of science, or who wish to obtain a minor in biology. The department offers both Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in biology. Graduates from the department may enter a variety of fields and many continue their education. Recent graduates have entered allied and public health professions, primary and secondary teaching, agribusiness, medical school, veterinary school, graduate school, law school, state and national agencies that deal with biology (e.g., forestry and fish and game departments, EPA), as well as a variety of environmental consulting agencies and biotechnology companies. Graduate and undergraduate research concentrations are available in ecology and evolution (animal behavior, genetics, microbial ecology, systematics), medical biosciences (aging, development, neurobiology, physiology) and reproductive biology (development, endocrinology, fertility). Possibilities for multidisciplinary research are further enhanced by interdepartmental graduate programs offered in the neurosciences and bioinformatics. A wide variety of ongoing projects have produced a stimulating environment for graduate and undergraduate research. These projects include areas such as: the study of germ cell development in salmonids and the establishment of a germplasm repository for threatened and endangered fish; determination of the effects of estrogenic compounds and environmental contaminants on embryo development, reproduction and adult behavior; investigation of the reproductive physiology of vertebrates at the biochemical, cellular and organismal levels; examination of metabolic regulation within gametes of salmonids and sturgeon; hormonal actions at the molecular level; the development of behavior, play, and sexual selection in animals; the ecology and adaptive evolution of prokaryotic organisms; phylogeography, phylogenetics and their use in conservation biology; coevolution of plants and animals; experimental evolution of bacterial viruses; evolution of transposable elements; the biology of aging in mammals, and birds; the structure and function of neuronal tissue during normal development, aging, and regeneration after nerve damage; photoreceptor differentiation during retinal development and regeneration; and the comparative physiology of cardiovascular systems. For more complete information on research concentrations, please see faculty profiles on the departmental web site at Admission to graduate programs in the department is based upon an estimate of probable success in work leading to a specific degree. The Graduate Record Examination (aptitude only) is required of all applicants. Prospective students, or students desiring more information, may write, call ( ) or the department (biosci@uidaho.edu). Courses See Part 6 for courses in Biology (Biol). Biological Sciences Undergraduate Curricular Requirements Biology (B.A. or B.S.) To graduate in this program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in Biol 115 and 116 and must have a minimum gpa of 2.40 in Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, and 213. Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), and the following major requirements (electives to be chosen in consultation with the departmental advisor). Biol 101 Perspectives in Biology (1 cr) Biol 115 Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) Biol 116 Organisms & Environments (4 cr) Biol 210 Genetics (4 cr) Biol 212 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 cr) Biol 213 Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr) Biol 314 Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) Biol 411 Senior Capstone (2 cr) Biol 421 Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr) Chem 111 Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) Chem 112 Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) Chem 275, 276 Carbon Compounds and Lab or Chem 277, 278 Organic Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) Math 160 Survey of Calculus or Math 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) MMBB 380 Introductory Biochemistry or MMBB 300 Survey of Biochemistry (3-4 cr) Phys 111 General Physics I (4 cr) Phys 112 General Physics II (4 cr) Stat 251 Statistical Methods (3 cr) NOTE: Students considering graduate school in biology are strongly encouraged to take Math 170, Chem 277/278, and MMBB credits of approved electives from the following list are required (categories are intended only as a guide for student and advisor use). Additional classes can be substituted with prior approval of adviser and chairperson. Natural History Biol 478 Animal Behavior (3 cr) Biol 481 Ichthyology (4 cr) Biol 483 Mammalogy (3 cr) Biol 489 Herpetology (4 cr) Ent 440 Insect Identification (4 cr) REM 341 Systematic Botany (3 cr) WLF 482 Ornithology (4 cr) Anatomy/Physiology Biol 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 cr) Biol 423 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology (4 cr) Biol 450 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction (3 cr) Ent 484 Insect Anatomy and Physiology (3 cr) MMBB 460 Microbial Physiology (3 cr) PlSc 415 Plant Pathology (3 cr) Quantitative/Integrative Biology Biol 425 ST: Experimental Field Ecology (3 cr) Biol 448 Plant-Animal Interactions (3 cr) Ent 441 Insect Ecology (3 cr) Math 437 Mathematical Biology (3 cr) MMBB 425 Microbial Ecology (3 cr) WLF 440 Conservation Biology (3 cr) WLF 448 Fish and Wildlife Population Ecology (4 cr) Molecular/Cellular/Developmental (MCD) Biology Biol 354 Experimental Approaches in the Biological Sciences (3 cr)

2 2 Department of Biological Sciences Biol 444 Biol 461 Biol 474 MMBB 409 MMBB 440 MMBB 475 MMBB 488 Genomics (3 cr) Neurobiology (3 cr) Principles of Developmental Biology (3 cr) Immunology (3 cr) Advanced Lab Techniques (4 cr) Cell Biology (3 cr) Genetic Engineering (3 cr) In addition to the above electives, Biology majors are encouraged to enroll in at least 3 credits of coursework that emphasizes social, political or philosophical aspects of biology. A list of suggested courses will be provided by the student s advisor and is available on the department s website. Biology B.A. students must also complete: 6 credits (two courses) in the humanities in addition to the minimum 3 credits (one course)in the social sciences in addition to the minimum Foreign Languages 0-16 credits (zero-four courses) competence in one foreign language equivalent to that gained by the completion of four semesters of college courses through the intermediate level. This requirement may be satisfied by the completion of either of the following options (1) 16 credits or four high-school units in one foreign language, or (2) 12 credits in one foreign language, and one three-credit course in literature translated from the same language. The 12 credits may be satisfied by three high-school units in one foreign language. *Courses satisfying the humanities requirement are those dealing with the arts, literature, and philosophy. Courses satisfying the social science requirement are those courses dealing with a person s social condition including social relations, institutions, history, and participation in an organized community. Refer to online degree audit system through Web registration system or your academic advisor for a listing of appropriate courses. Biology B.S. students must also complete: 3 credits (one course) in the humanities in addition to the minimum 3 credits (one course) in the social sciences in addition to the minimum *Courses satisfying the requirement are those dealing with the arts, literature, and philosophy. Courses satisfying the social sciences requirement are those courses dealing with a person s social condition including social relations, institutions, history, and participation in an organized community. Refer to online degree audit system through Web registration system or your academic advisor for a listing of appropriate courses. A student may substitute for these requirements the successful completion of an academic minor or an area of emphasis of at least 18 credits approved by the Biological Sciences Department. Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Studies Admission to schools of medicine or dentistry involves satisfactorily fulfilling prerequisite course work, obtaining a sufficiently high score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Dental Admission Test (DAT), submitting completed applications, and having a successful interview. The allied health advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences advises students in all areas of the application process and maintains MCAT and DAT study materials through the Reserve Desk in the University Library. A committee of three faculty members interviews pre-medical students (and pre-dental students on request), writes a letter of evaluation, and provides guidance to students in the interview process. A video recording of the interview is reviewed by the student with the allied health advisor to better prepare the student for formal interviews elsewhere. Students with interests in either the M.D., D.D.S., or D.M.D. degree are urged to contact Professor Ingermann, Gibb 237, as early as possible. NOTE: Pre-medical and pre-dental students are strongly encouraged to take Chem 277/278. Pre-Nursing Studies Admission to a school of nursing involves meeting satisfactorily its entrance requirements, acceptable scholastic records or a satisfactory score on the nursing admission test, and possession of personal qualifications essential for effective nursing. Nursing schools differ in their prerequisites. Students should investigate the requirements of their school of choice. The following two-year program is suggested for students who plan to transfer to a school of nursing. Biol 120 Human Anatomy (4 cr) Biol 121 Human Physiology (4 cr) Chem 101 Introduction to Chem I or Chem 111 Principles of Chem I (4 cr) Chem 275, Carbon Compounds and Lab (4 cr) 276 FCS 205 Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) MMBB 250 General Microbiology or MMBB 154 Intro Biology of Bacteria and Viruses (3 cr) Psyc 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) Stat 251 Statistical Methods (3 cr) Humanities and social sciences electives (at least 6 cr in each field) (21 cr) Communications electives (3 cr must be in written communication) (6 cr) Electives (2 cr) NOTE: Pre-nursing students are strongly encouraged to take Math 143. Pre-Physical Therapy Studies UI does not have a professional program in physical therapy and does not offer a degree program in pre-physical therapy. Students can, however, take courses that are prerequisites for admission into master's, or doctoral degree programs in physical therapy at other institutions. Since a B.S. or B.A. degree is also required for admission into these programs, we strongly urge students to pursue a B.S. or B.A. degree in a related area (such as biology or psychology) while completing the prerequisites for admission to a physical therapy degree program. UI students designating pre-physical therapy as a major will be temporarily placed in the biology major. The pre-physical therapy advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences advises students interested in preparing to enter into a professional program at another institution. Recommended Preparation The doctoral program in physical therapy at Idaho State University, Idaho s only physical therapy program, is required by law to fill most of its program with Idaho residents. Consequently, Idaho residents have a competitive advantage in applying to this program. In addition to completing an undergraduate degree, the successful applicant must have completed the following list of prerequisite courses for the Idaho State University program. Students interested in the prerequisite courses for other programs should contact Professor Rolf Ingermann. Prerequisite Courses (with a GPA of 3.0 in each category): Biology (3 courses) Courses 1 & Biol 120 Human Anatomy and Biol 121 Human 2: Physiology Course 3: Upper-division course, 3 cr minimum (Lab-only course will NOT be accepted. Courses in plant biology or evolution will NOT be accepted) Chemistry (2 courses) Chem 111 and Chem 112 Introductory Chemistry with laboratory Physics (2 courses) Phys 111 and Phys 112 Introductory Physics with laboratory Math/Statistics (1 course) Stat 251 Statistical Methods Psychology and Sociology or Anthropology or Health Science (2 courses) Course 1: Psyc 101 Introductory Psychology Course 2: Sociology or Anthropology or Health Science or Psychology. (This course must be relevant to health care, rural societies, cultural diversity, aging, health care administration, abnormal psychology or epidemiology. Marriage/family, religion or history courses will not meet this requirement.)

3 Department of Biological Sciences 3 Biological Sciences Academic Minor Requirements Bioethics Minor See the Department of Philosophy section for details on this minor. Biology Minor Biol 115 Biol 116 Biol 210 Biol 212 Biol 213 Biol 314 Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) Organisms & Environments (4 cr) Genetics (4 cr) Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 cr) Principles of Biological Structure and Functions (4 cr) Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) Biological Sciences Graduate Academic Certificates Requirements Reproductive Biology Academic Certificate Note: A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework for this academic certificate. This Academic Certificate is intended for Graduate students currently enrolled at the University of Idaho. Please contact the Department of Biological Sciences if you are interested in pursuing this program. Biol 551 Seminar on Reproductive Biology (1 cr) One of the following required courses (3-4 cr): AVS 452 Physiology of Reproduction (4 cr) AVS 526 Advanced Reproduction (4 cr) Biol 559 Molecular and Cellular Reproduction (3 cr) Electives (7-8 cr): AVS 218 Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Detection (2 cr) AVS 222 Animal Reproduction and Breeding (3 cr) AVS 451 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr) AVS 452 Physiology of Reproduction (4 cr) AVS 526 Advanced Reproduction (4 cr) Biol 450 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction (3 cr) Biol 474 Principles of Developmental Biology (3 cr) Biol 558 Reproductive Biology of Fishes (2 cr) Biol 559 Molecular and Cellular Reproduction (3 cr) CORS 206 Human Reproduction: Science, Ethics and the Law (3 cr) Credits to total 12 for this Academic Certificate Biological Sciences Graduate Degree Programs Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the Department of Biological Sciences. See the College of Graduate Studies section of Part 4 for the general requirements applicable to each degree. Master of Science. Major in biology. The M.S. program emphasizes research including, but not limited to the departmental and multidisciplinary area described above. In addition to the requirements listed above, admission is based upon the compatibility of the student's research interests with the areas of concentration offered by the department and the availability of a faculty member to be the student s mentor. Doctor of Philosophy. Major in biology. The Ph.D. program emphasizes research including, but not limited to the departmental and multidisciplinary area described above. In addition to the requirements listed above, admission is based upon the compatibility of the student's research interests with the areas of concentration offered by the department, and the availability of a faculty member to be the student s mentor.

4 4 Biology Courses BIOLOGY COURSES Joseph G. Cloud, Dept. Chair, Dept. of Biological Sciences (252 Life Sc. Bldg ; phone 208/ ). Exception to regulation D-4: Students who transfer in a course for which the UI requires Biol 115 or 116 as a prerequisite (but who have not yet taken Biol 115 or 116), may take Biol 115 and 116 for credit. Note: Enrollment in lab sections of departmental courses will be limited to the number of stations available in that section. Biol 101 Perspectives in Biology (1 cr) Open only to majors. Intro to the disciplines in the fields of biology; current research topics. Graded P/F. Biol 102 Biology and Society (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. Biol 115 Cells and the Evolution of Life (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. Coreq: Chem 101 or 111 Biol 116 Organisms and Environments (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. Prereq: Biol 115 and Chem 101 or 111 Biol 120 Human Anatomy (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. (Fall only). Biol 121 Human Physiology (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 Biol 210 Genetics (4 cr) Genetic mechanisms in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Fall only) Prereq: Biol 115 or MMBB 250 Biol 212 Molecular and Cellular Biology (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. Biol 213 Principles of Biological Structure and Function (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) Biol 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Biol 314 Ecology and Population Biology (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) ; and Math 143, 160, or 170. Biol 210 recommended Biol WS324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 cr) WSU Biol 324 General vertebrate anatomy and evolutionary changes in organ systems. Two lec and two 3-hr labs a wk. Biol 354 Experimental Approaches in the Biological Sciences (3 cr) Experimental analysis of biological systems. (Fall only) Prereq: Biol 210, 212, and 213, or Permission Biol 398 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3) Supervised internship in professional biological, non-university settings, integrating academic study with work experience; requires formal written plan of activities to be approved by academic advisor and department chair before engaging in the work; a final written report will be evaluated by on-campus faculty. Graded P/F. Biol 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr) Biol 405 Practicum in Anatomy Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr. Max 8) Organization, preparation, and teaching of anatomy laboratory objectives under faculty supervision. (Fall only) Biol 407 Practicum in Biology Laboratory Teaching (2-6 cr, max 12) Organization, preparation, and teaching of lab experiments or demonstrations under faculty supervision. Prereq: Any four of the following courses: Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, 213, or 314; and Permission Biol 408 Practicum in Human Physiology Laboratory Teaching (2-4 cr, max 8) Organization, preparation, and teaching of human physiology laboratory objectives under faculty supervision. (Spring only) Prereq: Biol 121 and Permission Biol 411 Senior Capstone (2 cr) Application of biological principles and information to the analysis of societal and philosophical issues. Prereq: Biol 210, 212, 213, 314, and Sr standing Biol ID&WS-J417/ID&WS-J517 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr) See AVS J451/J551. Biol 421 Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr) Macro and Micro evolutionary patterns and processes examined from molecular, ecological, and paleontological perspectives. (Fall only) Prereq: Biol 314, For 221 or REM 221 Biol 423 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology (4 cr) Comparative physiology of the major organ systems found in vertebrates. May involve some evening exams. (Fall only) Prereq: Biol 213, and Chem 275 or 277 Biol 425 Special Topics: Experimental Field Ecology (3 cr) Intensive course on diverse aspects of field ecology to be held offcampus. 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. Prereq: Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, 213, and 314 Biol WS435 Limnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management (3 cr) WSU ES/RP 411 and Zool 411 Prereq: Biol 115 and Chem 111 Biol WS436 Plant Environmental Biophysics Lab (1 cr) WSU ES/RP and SoilS 415 Biol 444 Genomics (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) Prereq: Biol 116 and 210; or MMBB 250 Biol 448 Plant-Animal Interactions (3 cr) Principles of interactions between plants and animals; interactions and diversification, coevolution; pollination, fruit and seed dispersal, herbivory, ant-plant and ant-plant-fungal interactions, importance of interactions in conservation biology. One field trip. Biol 314 recommended. (Fall, Alt/yrs) Prereq: Biol 116

5 Biology Courses 5 Biol ID450 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction (3 cr) WSU Biol 451/551 Physiology of major events in reproductive cycles of vertebrates. (Spring, Alt/yrs) Prereq: Biol 116 and 213 Biol ID461 Neurobiology (3 cr) WSU Neuro 461 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 277. (Fall, Alt/yrs) Prereq: Biol 213 Biol 474 Principles of Developmental Biology (3 cr) Analysis of mechanisms at cellular and molecular level during metazoan development. (Spring, Alt/yrs) or Biol 212 Biol 478 Animal Behavior (3 cr) Evolution, causation, development, and function of behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates. (Spring only) Biol 481 Ichthyology (4 cr) Anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and zoogeography of fishes. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring only) Biol 483 Mammalogy (3 cr) Evolution, systematics, distribution, and biology of mammals. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk; one field trip. (Fall only) Biol 489 Herpetology (4 cr) Evolution, systematics, physiology, and ecology of reptiles and amphibians. Three lectures and one 3-hr lab a wk; field trip. (Fall only) Biol 493 Practicum in Physical Therapy (1 cr, max 4) Minimum of two hrs a wk of practical experience in a PT clinic. Graded P/F. Prereq: Biol 120, Biol 121, Jr standing, 3.0 GPA, and perm of UI allied health advisor. Biol 495 Research in Molec/Cell/Dev Biology (cr arr) Directed research in faculty laboratory. Biol 496 Research in Ecology and Evolution (cr arr) Directed research in faculty laboratory. Biol 497 Research in Anatomy and Physiology (cr arr) Directed research in faculty laboratory. Biol 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Biol 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr) Biol 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr) Biol 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Biol 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr) Biol 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr) Biol 505 Colloquium (1 cr) Oral presentation reqd for cr. Graded P/F. Biol 508 Topics in Neuroscience (1 cr, max arr) Same as Neur 508. Seminars and discussion of current topics in neuroscience. Biol WS509 Development and Plasticity of the Nervous System (3 cr) WSU Biol 553 A comparative approach to neural development and repair in invertebrates and vertebrates. Prereq: Biol 210; and MMBB 300 or 380; and Biol 423 or a 400-level neurobiology course Biol WS515 Plant Environmental Biophysics (2 cr) Biol 521 Graduate Teaching Practicum (3 cr) Organization, preparation, and teaching of lab experiments or demonstrations under faculty supervision. Graded pass/fail. and Permission Biol 525 Readings in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics (1 cr) Seminars and discussion of current research in genetics as it applies to ecology and evolution. (Fall only) Biol WS529 Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4 cr) WSU Neuro/V Ph 529 Biol 545 Principles of Systematic Biology (3 cr) The inference of evolutionary trees (phylogeny) and the processes that generate biodiversity from analyses of morphological, molecular, and behavioral data; uses of phylogenies in testing evolutionary and other hypotheses at both inter and intraspecific levels. Two hrs of lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Spring, Alt/yrs) Prereq: PlSc 205 or Biol 213 and Biol 210 Biol ID&WS548 Evolutionary Ecology (3 cr) Biol ID&WS551 Seminar on Reproductive Biology (1 cr) WSU AS 582 Current topics in reproductive biology. Biol 552 Professional Development for Biologists (3 cr) Oral and written presentation skills for communicating scientific information, including grant writing and data presentation for manuscripts and seminars. Biol 553 Ethical Issues in Biological Research (1 cr) Practical ethical issues for biologists. Biol ID558 Reproductive Biology of Fishes (2 cr) WSU Biol 511 A graduate level course covering all aspects of the reproductive biology of fishes. The class will meet once per week for 2 hours; the first hour will be used for a formal lecture, the second hour will be used for informal student presentations/discussion of current literature topics or assigned readings in the field. (Spring only, Alt/yrs) Biol WS559 Molecular and Cellular Reproduction (3 cr) WSU MBioS 528 Prereq: AVS 452 or Biol 450/550 Biol 563 Mathematical Genetics (3 cr) See Math 563. Biol 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

6 6 Genetics Courses GENETICS COURSES Though there is no genetics degree at the University of Idaho, many degrees emphasize genetics. Information about research programs, specifics of courses, and academic advising is available from any member of the genetics faculty. Gene 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr) Gene 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Gene 314 General Genetics (3 cr) Principles of molecular genetics, microbial genetics, cytogenetics, qualitative genetics, quantitative genetics, and population genetics. (Spring only) Prereq: Biol 115 or MMBB 154 or perm Gene ID&WS320 Genetics of Livestock Improvement (3 cr) WSU A S 330 See AVS 330. Gene 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr) Gene 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Gene 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr) Gene 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr) Gene WS505 Introduction to Population Genetics (3 cr) WSU Biol 519

7 Index 7 INDEX B Bioethics Minor 3 Biological Sciences Academic Minor Requirements 3 Biological Sciences Graduate Academic Certificates Requirements 3 Biological Sciences Graduate Degree Programs 3 Biological Sciences Undergraduate Curricular Requirements 1 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF 1 Biology (B.A. or B.S.) 1 Biology Courses 4 Biology Minor 3 G Genetics Courses 6 P Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Studies 2 Pre-Nursing Studies 2 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 2 R Reproductive Biology Academic Certificate 3