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Prerequisites: BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-303L

A study of the structures of the human body, including musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems with emphasis on the interactions between body systems. Clinical applications will be emphasized. Laboratory activities include dissection of cats, sheep brains and hearts, and the study of a prosected human cadaver. This course is designed for pre-health professions students and any students interested in Human Biology.

Prerequisites: BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-303

This is the laboratory course for BIO-303.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-304L

A study of the physiology and morphology of human cells, tissues and organs, with emphasis on selected human organ systems. Three lectures/discussion and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-304

The lab section for BIO-304.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Application of scientific principles to conservation of biological diversity, with emphasis on patterns and explanations for diversity, threats to and value of diversity, habitat relationships and extinction processes, and conservation strategies.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This course introduces techniques used in nucleic acid and protein expression technologies and their applications in forensics, conservation biology, environmental microbiology, medical diagnostics and basic research. Topics covered include: nucleic acid isolation and purification, PCR techniques, cloning tools and strategies, hybridization technologies, and an introduction to protein expression systems used in research and industry. Bioinformatics modules acquaint students with informational databases (NCBI, OMIM, FlyBase) and enable them to use tools for interpretation and manipulation of sequence data.

Prerequisites: BIO-330L

This is the laboratory course for BIO-311.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This course incorporates both classical and molecular approaches to study the structure and function of DNA, genes, chromosomes, the genome, and gene expression. Possible topics include, but not limited to, classical genetic concepts, oncogenes and cancer; cloning and gene therapy; genomics, sex determination and sex chromosomes, genetic screening, and population genetics.

Prerequisites: BIO-203

Corequisites: BIO-317L

This course examines the ecology of streams with an emphasis on the physical, chemical and biological organization of stream ecosystems. The course will also cover current theories in stream ecology as outlined in the primary literature. Students will learn laboratory and field methods for conducting stream research and will be expected to complete a field-based research project. Lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some weekend field trips are required.

Prerequisites: BIO-203

Corequisites: BIO-317

The lab section for BIO-317.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-319L

A study of the evolution, classification, anatomy, and physiology of marine and freshwater fishes. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some weekend field trips required.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-319

The lab section for BIO-319

Prerequisites: BIO-202 or BIO-129

Corequisites: BIO-322.1L

Field based investigation of diversity, history, and adaptations of plants with emphasis on local examples. Methods of taxonomic identification and classification emphasized. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Some weekend field trips are required. When taught in the Summer Session day-long and overnight field trips are required.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 or BIO-129

Corequisites: BIO-322.1

The lab section for BIO-322.1

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-326L

This course examines the ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (salt marshes, coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds, estuaries, barrier islands) with an emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological organization of each system. The course will also cover current developments in coastal marine ecology, including discussion of human impacts on coastal systems. Lectures and an off-campus study component. Venues include but not limited to: Florida, Belize, Caribbean, Hawaii.

Prerequisites: BIO-324; BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-326

The lab section for BIO-326.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and CHE- 141

Corequisites: BIO-330L

Introduction to the components of cells and processes that occur in living cells. Topics include cell structure and function, genetic events, regulation of gene expression, and the chemical pathways of metabolism. Readings, lectures, discussions, and laboratory activities. Three lectures and one three-hour lab weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and CHE- 141

Corequisites: BIO-330

The lab section for BIO-330.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 and BIO-330

The study of organic evolution as an organizing principle of biology, including a synthesis of principles of population genetics, paleontology, ecology, and molecular, developmental and organismal biology. Three lectures and one three-hour lab weekly plus a weekend field trip.

Prerequisites: BIO-203L and BIO-330L

This is the laboratory course for BIO-331.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-339.1L

Biological principles as applied to mammals with emphasis on adaptations, behavior, evolution, classification, and ecological relationships. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Some overnight field trips may be required.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-339.1

The lab section for BIO-339.1.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-345L

Interrelationships between plants, animals, and their environments. Emphasizes population interactions and community organization. Laboratory emphasizes techniques of ecosystem analysis. Three lectures and one four-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-345

This is the laboratory course for BIO-345.

Prerequisites: BIO-346.1, BIO-203 or ENV-260 and BIO-202, KPHE-150.19

This course examines the ecology of tropical and subtropical ecosystems (coral reefs, mangroves, tropical rainforests, etc) with an emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological organization of each system—including the physiological adaptations of organisms. The course will also introduce students to field biology techniques (e.g., field sampling, journaling, etc.). Field study locations include but are not limited to: Australia, Hawaii, and Belize. Students will complete an independent field research project suitable for presentation at a professional meeting (e.g., College of Idaho student research conference). Students are selected based upon a competitive application process as well as completed prerequisite course work.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or ENV-260 and BIO-202

This course will cover ecological concepts and field biology techniques in preparation for the Winter off-campus study course, BIO-346 Field Biology, in Australia, Hawaii, etc.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-349L

Vertebrate classification, life histories, adaptations, distribution, and evolution. Three lectures, one four-hour laboratory weekly and occasional field trips.

Prerequisites: BIO-203 or both ENV-260 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-349

The lab section for BIO-349.

Prerequisites: BIO-303 and permission

Corequisites: BIO-354L

A didactic/discussion course consisting of selected dissections on a cadaver and guided supervision of Human Anatomy (BIO-303) students. Limited enrollment.

Prerequisites: BIO-303

Corequisites: BIO-354

This is the laboratory course for BIO 354.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

A detailed study of the mechanisms of spatial and temporal control of gene expression. Emphasis will be placed on recombinant DNA and bioinformatics techniques. This course will be taught as an integrated lab/lecture workshop.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-360L

This course covers morphology and physiology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on medically-important bacteria and viruses. Methods of identifying and controlling the growth of microorganisms as well as host-microbe interactions will be explored. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: CHE-141 and BIO-202

Corequisites: BIO-360

This is the lab section for BIO-360.

Prerequisites: BIO-304

Concepts of pathobiology, to include causes, physiological mechanisms, symptoms, and patterns of pathogenesis of human disease.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Study of immune responses at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Application of this knowledge to study autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and manipulation of the immune system in the treatment of human diseases. Three lectures weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This lab may or may not be scheduled along with the BIO-365 lecture. When the laboratory is scheduled with the lecture, it is a required co-requisite course.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Study of hormones and the mechanisms by which hormones regulate genetic and cellular function, and metabolism.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-372L

Study of the main principles of animal developmental biology on the molecular, cellular, and organismal level. Three lecture/discussions and one three-hour lab weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-372

This is the lab section for BIO-372.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-374L

Comparative study of temperature, respiration, circulation, energy metabolism, homeostasis, and neuromuscular function. Three lectures/discussion and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-374

This is the lab section for BIO-374.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-375L

Prereq.:. Nutrition, gas exchange, water relations, transport, metabolism, growth and development of plants with emphasis on environmental influences. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-375

The lab section for BIO-375.

Prerequisites: BIO-330

This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics include neurodevelopment, gross organization of the brain and spinal cord, biophysical properties of excitable cells, synaptic transmission, the processing of sensory information, motor control, and higher cognitive functions such as learning and memory. Laboratory studies include comparative neuroanatomy, the molecular and cellular basis of behavior in invertebrates, and neurophysiology.

Prerequisites: BIO-330L

This is the laboratory course for Neurophysiology.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-377L

An in depth coverage of how organisms survive under extreme environmental conditions. Topics will include physiological adaptations to life in environments with extreme temperatures, oxygen concentrations, salinities, and limited water availability, such as deserts, high altitudes, and arctic or alpine tundra. Three lectures/discussions and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

Prerequisites: BIO-202 and BIO-330

Corequisites: BIO-377

This is the laboratory course for BIO-377.

Prerequisites: Permission

A laboratory course in selected areas such as "cell biology and toxicology" or "molecular biology" or "bioinformatics". Working in a research group students critically evaluate scientific literature and solve problems using laboratory techniques typical of the selected area of study. Students enrolled in this course will be actively engaged in laboratory research and will be expected to conduct research projects outside of the scheduled class time period.

Prerequisites: Permission

A laboratory or field research problem culminating in a paper written according to departmental guidelines. See independent study guidelines.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission

Internships are designed to give students experience in the fields of their interest. A written summary of the internship and a seminar are presented to the department at the conclusion of the internship. See internship guidelines.

Prerequisites: Permission

Independent reading and weekly conference with a faculty supervisor. Appropriate for fields of special interest, but will not substitute for required courses.