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BIOL 343 - Plant Anatomy
Description:
A treatment of the fundamental facts and aspects of vascular plant anatomy. Plant tissues with special reference to their development, organization, and biological significance. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 182 or BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 344 - Dendrology
Description:
A study of trees, their habits of growth, the characteristic forest areas of North America. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. A field course.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 351 - General Entomology
Description:
Insect biology, taxonomy, structure, and relationships to man. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory or field work per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183 or permission.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 352 - Parasitology
Description:
Biological relations of animal parasite and host; structure, classification, and methods of diagnosis of parasitic protozoa, worms, and arthropods. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 353 - Integrative Anatomy
Description:
Vertebrate and human anatomy and embryology in an evolutionary context. Three hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183 or EXSC 350 and EXSC 350LAB.
Credits: (6)
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BIOL 354 - Developmental Biology
Description:
Embryonic development with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms involved in fertilization, pattern formation, and cell differentiation. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 361 and BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Description:
The first quarter of a two-quarter study of the structure and function of the human body. Students should not take BIOL 355 unless they intend to take BIOL 356. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. A student cannot use BIOL 355/356 and BIOL 455 in the major. A student cannot receive credit for both BIOL 355 and BIOL 305.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.
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Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems (or a suitable mammalian surrogate such as cats, etc. will be used to dissect /identify these structures.
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Laboratory-based practical exams in which labeled structures need to be correctly identified and lecture exams in which questions regarding anatomical relationships between structures must be answered.
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Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
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Written laboratory assignments will ask the students to address questions regarding the hands-on laboratory experiences. Written lecture exams will have the student answer questions, including in essay format, regarding physiological functioning.
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Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
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Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.
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Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
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Student lab reports and dissections will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.
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Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization (from cellular to organismal levels).
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Students will demonstrate this knowledge through physiology lab reports and written conceptual exams.
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BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Description:
The second quarter of the two quarter study of the structure and function of the human body. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. A student cannot use BIOL 355/356 and BIOL 455 in the major. A student cannot receive credit for both BIOL 356 and BIOL 306.
Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: BIOL 355.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.
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Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems (or a suitable mammalian surrogate such as cats, etc. will be used to dissect /identify these structures.
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Laboratory-based practical exams in which labeled structures need to be correctly identified and lecture exams in which questions regarding anatomical relationships between structures must be answered.
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Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
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Written laboratory assignments will ask the students to address questions regarding the hands-on laboratory experiences. Written lecture exams will have the student answer questions, including in essay format, regarding physiological functioning.
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Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
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Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.
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Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
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Student lab reports and dissections will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.
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Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization (from cellular to organismal levels).
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Students will demonstrate this knowledge through physiology lab reports and written conceptual exams.
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BIOL 360 - General Ecology
Description:
Interrelationships of organisms with their environment. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory/field work/discussion per week. A weekend field trip may be required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183, and BIOL 213, and MATH 153 or a higher math course.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Explain basic ecological connections between organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems
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Written exams
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Explain how physical environmental factors affect organisms and how organisms can affect the environment
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Written exams
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Describe the ecological relationships among of all life on earth and hypothesize on how human activities can affect these relationships
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Written exams
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Demonstrate knowledge on the basic structure and function of various ecosystems
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Written exams; Field and lab exercises
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Design an ecological study employing basic field data collection techniques
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Laboratory report
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Demonstrate proper use of instruments and equipment commonly used in ecological studies
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Field and Lab exercises
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Collect, analyze, and interpret ecological data
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Laboratory report
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BIOL 362 - Biomes of the Pacific Northwest
Description:
One-week field trip to explore the various biomes of Washington. Emphasis on writing field notes, observing and identifying organisms and communities.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 181.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 371 - Paleobiology
Description:
Using fossils in the geologic record to explore evolution and extinction, ancient ecology and environments, and the geographical distribution of plants and animals. BIOL 371 and GEOL 371 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 103 or GEOL 106 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 108.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Identify, measure and describe common fossils and their morphology from examples
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- Repeated interaction with hand specimens and digital specimens in the classroom and homework reading and exercises.
- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- Digital morphology database
- Statistics of taphonomy
- Dinosaur skeleton disarticulation
- Ammonite fractals
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework exercises on fossil identification; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Identify and differentiate methods of preservation of organisms in the rock record and distinguish biases of preservation.
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- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- Statistics of taphonomy
- Variety of preservation methods
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework exercises on taphonomy; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Demonstrate how evolutionary processes, adaptation, and extinction relate to the history of life, diversity, and changing environments on Earth over geologic time.
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- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- Geologic time and phylogenetic tree
- K/T boundary controversy
- Milankovitch climate cycles
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework exercises, and exam questions on evolution and extinction related to geologic history; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Identify fossil content and rock type to interpret depositional environments and ecosystems.
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- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- Variety of preservation methods
- K/T boundary controversy
- Milankovitch climate cycles
- South America/Africa connection
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework exercises on paleoecology; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Interpret and construct paleogeographic maps and use them to hypothesize and assess the distribution of fossil and modern organisms
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- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- South America/Africa connection
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework exercises on paleogeography; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Relate paleobiological data to (1) major events and trends in the evolutionary history of plants and animals and (2) major global events and trends (tectonic, paleogeographic, paleoclimate)
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- Specific classroom activities, for example:
- K/T boundary controversy
- Milankovitch climate cycles
- South America/Africa connection
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and online homework, and exam questions on the role of fossils in telling Earth history; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Evaluate the adequacy of the fossil record for tackling a particular question, and assess the quality of hypotheses based on (limited) fossil data
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- In class discussions of fossil data sets and paleobiological research goals culminating in written student evaluations and reflections.
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Assessment by individual write-ups and exam questions; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between processes and the timescales over which they operate
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- Cumulative learning goal for all in class activities. Students will develop higher order thinking throughout the quarter.
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Assessment by exam questions; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Accurately apply and differentiate concepts of correlation and causality when interpreting data
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- When posed withreal-world data, students will work individually or in small groups to evaluate cause and effect relationships or lack thereof.
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class, online homework exercises, and exam; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Use mathematical concepts and tools to analyze, evaluate, and present numerical data
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- Most classroom activities will incorporate mathematics.
- Homework reading and exercises.
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Assessment by individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and individual work for homework exercises, and exam; these will be assessed with a rubric and students should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Practice effective oral, written, and graphic communication techniques
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- All in class and homework assignments.
- Feedback will be given to help students improve.
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Assessment during individual write-ups of small-group work done in class and individual work for homework exercises, in class discussions, and presentations on class.
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BIOL 377 - Regional Natural History
Description:
Classroom study of the natural history of a selected region as preparation for a one- to two-week field trip. Emphasis will be on developing background skills to undertake a field exploration over the quarter (winter, spring, summer) break. Subtitles will identify the selected geological region (e.g. Baja California Natural History). BIOL 377 and GEOL 377 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. By permission. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 377LAB - Regional Natural History
Description:
Special fees required. One- to two-week field trip to explore biological and physical patterns and processes in selected regions of North America. Emphasis will be on recording field observations, keeping a field journal, field study techniques, and performing investigations chosen and developed by student participants. Subtitles will identify the region studied. BIOL 377LAB and GEOL 377LAB are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 396 - Individual Study
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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BIOL 397 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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BIOL 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BIOL 399 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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BIOL 405 - Current Topics in Biology
Description:
An in-depth analysis of a specific topic within the field of biological science. Current literature and research will be reviewed, analyzed, and discussed. May be repeated up to 10 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 213.
Credits: (2-5)
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BIOL 413 - Advanced Biostatistics
Description:
Visualization and analysis of complex biological data-sets. Computer laboratory exercises will utilize R, a free and powerful software environment for statistical computing and graphics. BIOL 413 and BIOL 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 213 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 420 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Ecology of microorganisms in marine, fresh-water and soil environments. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 323 and CHEM 362.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 421 - General Virology
Description:
Interrelationship between animal, plant, and bacterial viruses and their hosts, with emphasis on the animal viruses. Five hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 430 or BIOL 321 or CHEM 432.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 422 - Immunology
Description:
Nature of the immune response, disease preventing and producing mechanisms and laboratory applications. Five hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 or BIOL 220 and CHEM 361.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 423 - Techniques in Immunology and Virology
Description:
A practical course in dealing with the routine techniques used in diagnostic and experimental immunology and virology. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 421 or BIOL 422.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Develop problem solving skills and ability to identify and clarify a problem, gather and evaluate information, consider alternatives, and improve problem solving effectiveness.
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Research Proposal /
Laboratory Notebooks
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Demonstrate the ability to properly keep a laboratory notebook.
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Laboratory Notebooks
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Analyze and evaluate data from immunological or virology assays.
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Paper Reviews / Data analysis/ Group presentation
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Apply knowledge of immunological processes including in setting up research projects.
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Research Proposal
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Develop scientific ideas and support it using available data.
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Research Proposal /
Group presentation
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Reflect on problem solving effectiveness and revise thinking process.
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Research Proposal /
Group projects /
Group presentation
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BIOL 425 - Molecular Biotechnology
Description:
The practice and theory of techniques used in molecular biology. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 321.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 426 - Medical Microbiology
Description:
An introduction to medical microbiology emphasizing the biology of pathogenic bacteria, their relation to infectious diseases and the isolation and identification of specific disease agents. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 323.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 426LAB - Medical Microbiology Laboratory
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 323. Co-prerequisite: BIOL 426.
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 427 - Biotechnology for Teachers
Description:
This course will help pre-service teachers develop the necessary skills to construct and perform biological experiments using contemporary biotechnology in the context of educational theory and application. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 321.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 428 - Nutrigenomics
Description:
The interrelationships of genetic variation, nutrition, and diet-related diseases. Topics to be covered include techniques used in the field, disease susceptibility alleles, diet and gene expression, personalized diets, and case studies. BIOL 428 and BIOL 528 is a layered course; students may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 or CHEM 432 or instructor permission.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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The student will be able to recommend a diet given genomic data
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Project, case study, discussion
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The student will be able to identify SNPs that respond to diet
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Problem sets, exam
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The student will be able to calculate a risk profile for an individual given data
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Problem sets, project, exam
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The student will be able to critique scientific literature in nutrigenomics
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Project, case study, discussion
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The student will be able to give and explain examples of variation in alleles, gene regulation, and epigenetictags that relate to diet.
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Problem sets, Exams
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BIOL 430 - Cell Biology
Description:
Analysis of cell organization and the processes governing cell function and behavior. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 361, CHEM 361LAB, and BIOL 182.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 431 - The Cell Biology of Cancer
Description:
The study of the biology of cancer with an emphasis on dysregulation of cellular pathways responsible for cancer development and the effectiveness of current therapuetic drugs on treatment. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 430 or CHEM 431.
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Identify the cellular pathways and proteins responsible for cancer development.
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Homework assignments, participation in class discussion/assignments and written and oral exams.
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Describe the role of genetic instability in the evolution of cancer cells.
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Homework assignments, participation in class discussion/assignments and written and oral exams.
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Evaluate the biology of therapeutic drugs and their effectiveness in the treatment of cancer.
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Homework assignments, participation in class discussion/assignments and written and oral exams.
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Apply cell biology concepts and interpret data presented in primary literature articles in cancer biology.
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Students will present data from primary research paper to class and facilitate class discussion on the data.
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Group oral presentations will be graded using a rubric created by instructor.
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BIOL 431LAB - The Cell Biology of Cancer Lab
Description:
This course will allow students to perform advanced laboratory techniques in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology related to the study and diagnosing of cancer.
Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: BIOL 431.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Use quantitate reasoning to analyze and interpret data
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Laboratory assignments, written lab reports and group discussions of primary literature articles.
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Perform and evaluate experiments using molecular and cell techniques.
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Lab Reports including data analysis and interpretation will be written and presented.
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Design and perform research projects relating to cancer biology.
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Lab Reports including data analysis and interpretation will be written and presented.
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Analyze large data sets.
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Students will be assessed through laboratory assignments and oral presentations.
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BIOL 435 - Cell Analysis by Flow Cytometry
Description:
Acquire flow cytometry skills (fluorochrome selection, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, data interpretation). Design and conduct research projects requiring in-depth analysis of physical and chemical characteristics of cells acquired by flow cytometry. Discuss flow cytometry applications in various scientific fields. BIOL 435 and BIOL 535 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 321 and CHEM 361.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 441 - Plant Physiology
Description:
A critical study of the physiological processes of plants including water relations, photosynthesis, mineral assimilation, and responses to the environment.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 and BIOL 213 and CHEM 361.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity
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Assessment
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Students will be able to describe plant water relations and transport processes and predict movement of water in a biological system
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Calculations and laboratory activities on plant water relations.
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Graded worksheets including calculations and written examinations.
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Students will be able to explain how light energy is converted, stored and transported as chemical energy through photosynthetic CO2 assimilation processes for a variety of plant species.
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Students will listen to presentations, diagram the steps of CO2 assimilation in small groups and measure rates of CO2 assimilation in laboratory exercises.
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Graded laboratory and class worksheets and written examinations.
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Students will be able to describe how plants respond to environmental and internal signals and compare and contrast these responses to those of animals
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Laboratory and web-based activities to describe how plants respond to environmental signals, in-class discussion to contrast these response with those of animals
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Written reflections for web-based activities. Written examinations.
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Students will be able to describe cellular growth and fundamental biochemical processes for plant cells
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In class presentations and laboratory exercises in which students measure biochemical reactions in plants cells
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Worksheets, in-class quizzes and written examinations.
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Students will be able to describe how plants assimilate minerals and identify the significance of these processes to other organisms including humans
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Listening to presentations, worksheets to describe biochemical and cellular steps for mineral assimilation in plants
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Written examinations and in-class quizzes.
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Students will be able to carry out an investigative experiment in plant physiology, compile and analyze their data and communicate their results through a scientific paper
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Laboratory exercises in which students design an experiment and collect and analyze physiological data.
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Written laboratory reports in scientific format, rubric-graded by instructor.
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BIOL 443 - Mycology
Description:
The biology, morphology, and economic importance of the major groups of fungi including the slime molds. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Utilize appropriate techniques for the isolation and laboratory culture of fungi including all appropriate safety measures.
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Exams, class research report, lab practicals.
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Design, carry out, and analyze and evaluate data from a research project on the biology, growth, or genetics of the fungi (or fungus like protists).
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Class research report.
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Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of major fungal and pseudofungal groups.
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Exams, lab practicals.
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Identify members of the major groups of fungi and pseudofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
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Exams, lab practicals.
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Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the fungi and pseudofungi.
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Exams, lab practicals.
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Evaluate factors which influence the growth, metabolism, and ecology of the fungi and pseudofungi.
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Exams, class research report, lab practicals.
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Describe the economic importance of various fungi and pseudofungi.
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Exams, lab practicals.
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BIOL 444 - Algae and Bryophytes
Description:
Study of the occurrence, evolution, physiology, and ecology of fresh-water and marine algae and non-vascular plants with emphasis on those in the Pacific Northwest.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 445 - Field Mycology
Description:
Stresses taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of mushrooms and related forms with emphasis on Northwest flora. Offered fall quarter only.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Utilize appropriate techinques for the field collection, preservation, and herbarium deposition of macrofungi.
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Collection, class research report.
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Utilize taxonomic resources to identify fungi representing the major groups of macrofungi.
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Collection, class research project report, lab practicals.
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Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of macrofungi.
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Exams, collection, class research project report, lab practicals.
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Design, carry out, analyze and evlauate a research project on the biodiversity or ecology of the macrofungi.
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Exams, class research project report.
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Identify the major groups of macrofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
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Exams, class research project report, lab practicals.
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Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the macrofungi.
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Exams, lab practicals.
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BIOL 450 - Ichthyology
Description:
An introduction to the biology, taxonomy, and distribution of modern fishes with special reference to the Pacific Northwest. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory or field work per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 and BIOL 213.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 451 - Herpetology
Description:
An introduction to biology, taxonomy, and distribution of modern amphibians and reptiles with special reference to the Pacific Northwest. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory or field studies per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 452 - Ornithology
Description:
Study of birds with special emphasis on anatomic and behavioral adaptations. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory or field study per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 453 - Mammalogy
Description:
Evolution, taxonomy, and ecology of mammals with laboratory emphasis on Pacific Northwest mammals. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 454 - Histology
Description:
An introduction to the basic tissues of vertebrates, including humans. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 353 or BIOL 356 or EXSC 351 and EXSC 351LAB.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 455 - Integrative Animal Physiology
Description:
The comparative study of animal physiology, with a broad approach crossing organizational levels. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. A student cannot use BIOL 355/356 and BIOL 455 in the major.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 and BIOL 213.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 457 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience
Description:
The study of integrated neuroscience from the molecular to the systems level. Included is examination of neural plasticity in the developing and adult brain as well as dysfunctions associated with disease states.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 and either CHEM 431 or BIOL 430.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 459 - Winter Biology
Description:
A field and laboratory course exploring the ecology and physiology of organisms in winter. Activities will include laboratory work, field trips, and an overnight camping trip.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 and BIOL 213.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 461 - Community Ecology
Description:
Principles of the structure and function of ecological communities. Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 360.
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Evaluate general patterns and processes of community structure and dynamics, including indicators of diversity, connectance, equilibrium, and succession
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Short-answer questions, essays, Socratic discussion using examples.
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Identify direct and indirect interactions among the species in a community
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Diagrams and flow charts of community structure with direct and indirect interactions appropriately indicated
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Compare and evaluate study design, methods, and data analysis techniques for community ecology research
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Case studies focused on primary literature
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Apply principles of community ecology toward solutions to ecological problems such as declining biodiversity, establishment of exotics, biological control
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Problem-based scenario, reflection, and action plan.
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BIOL 461LAB - Community Ecology Laboratory
Description:
Laboratory and field study of the structure and function of ecological communities. Four hours of laboratory/field work per week. Weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: BIOL 461.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Design and implement an experiment or observational study of community ecology, using appropriate scientific methodology.
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Independent or group research project, including proposal and final written report
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Use a variety of data summary and analysis techniques to analyze data sets in community ecology.
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Data analysis problem sets and research project (see above).
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Recognize and compare different types of communities in nature, and the difficulties in defining community boundaries
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Field notes, oral presentations, and essay questions on exams; based on observations and discussion during field trips.
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BIOL 462 - Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology
Description:
Ecological principles of wildlife and fish populations and communities as they relate to management theory and practice in the Pacific Northwest. Three hours lecture/discussion and four hours laboratory/field work per week. Weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 360.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 463 - Limnology
Description:
Chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of inland waters. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 360.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Describe the structure and function of freshwater aquatic systems
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Written exams
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Explain the ecological interactions among aquatic organisms
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Written exams
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Analyze and interpret physical, chemical and biological data collected from lakes and rivers
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Written exams and laboratory exercises
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Conduct a basic assessment of the physical structure and ecological status of rivers and lakes using a variety of standard sampling equipment and procedures
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Field and laboratory exercises
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Collect and identify samples of aquatic organisms common to inland waters of the Pacific Northwest
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Field and laboratory exercises
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Evaluate technical reports and manuscripts related to aquatic ecology
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Research project report
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BIOL 464 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology
Description:
The ecological relationships of plant species and plant communities. Three hours lecture and either four hours laboratory. Weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 360.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Describe plant physiological ecology concepts and methods
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Tests and homework
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Utilize plant population growth and reproduction models.
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Tests and homework
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Describe community and landscape ecology concepts and methods.
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Tests and homework
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Choose correct methods to measure attributes of plant communities
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Tests and homework; laboratory research projects
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Apply correct statistical tests to ecological data
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Tests and homework; laboratory research projects
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Apply simple multivariate methods of analysis to large vegetation data sets
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Laboratory assignments
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Be able to search for, cite, and interpret relevant primary literature on plant ecology topics
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Take-home tests; research projects
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Utilize spreadsheet software to perform complex calculations on large data sets
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Take-home tests; laboratory assignments; research projects
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Be able to present research results to a group of biology student peers
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Oral presentations of research projects
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BIOL 465 - Biology of Animal Behavior
Description:
Three lectures and two hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 213 or PSY 362.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 466 - Conservation Biology
Description:
An introduction to the theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on case studies. Two hours lecture, one hour discussion, and four hours lab or field study per week. Weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 360.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 467 - Biological Field Techniques
Description:
Intensive, field-based experience in techniques used by field biologists to sample organisms and their environments, and analyze data collected in the field.
Credits: (5)
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BIOL 470 - Mechanisms of Evolution
Description:
Darwinian evolution and the modern synthesis.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 321.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Explain evolutionary theory in terms of the mechanisms of evolution and describe evolutionary influence across all levels of biological organization.
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Students will answer essay questions in exams. Students will participate in oral discussions or exams.
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Quantify changes in the genetic composition of populations that result from evolution.
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Students will complete population genetics problems and interpret results in homeworks and exams.
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Compare different mechanisms of speciation and various ways that biologists define species.
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Students will answer various types (e.g., multiple choice, short answer, essay) of questions in exams.
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Explain how macroevolutionary changes occur across evolutionary time.
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Students will answer essay questions in exams. Students will participate in oral discussions or exams.
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Apply evolutionary principles, hypotheses, and investigative methods to test a wide range of biological phenomena.
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Students will answer various types of questions in exams. Students will critically analyze evolutionary data from primary literature in writing.
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Analyze, interpret, and evaluate current evolutionary research.
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Students will answer various types of questions in exams. Students will critically analyze evolutionary data from primary literature in writing.
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Learning Agreement Forms BIOL 490 - Cooperative Education
Description:
An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.
Credits: (1-12)
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BIOL 491 - Workshop
Description:
May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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BIOL 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Biological Sciences
Description:
Experience in planning, managing, and teaching in a laboratory setting. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 493 - Biological Field Practicum (Put on reserve 9/16/16)
Description:
Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of biological phenomena. May be repeated for credit. (Put on reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2012. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)
Credits: (1-15)
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BIOL 495 - Research
Description:
Laboratory research experience. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Credits: (1-6)
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BIOL 497 - Honors Thesis
Description:
Either this course or BIOL 499S, Senior Seminar, is required in all baccalaureate programs of the biology department.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to Departmental Honors Program.
Credits: (1-5)
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BIOL 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BIOL 499 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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BIOL 499S - Senior Seminar
Description:
Biological sciences: reading, writing, and speaking. Either this course or BIOL 497, Honors Thesis, is required in all baccalaureate programs of the biology department.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Credits: (1)
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Business (BUS) |
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BUS 102 - Business Computer Skills
Description:
This course will develop practical computer skills needed to evaluate and help solve business problems. Students will learn how to use software commonly used in businesses to access, organize and analyze information and present it professionally in presentations and reports. BAS6 Basic Skills F - Computing.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
BAS6 Basic Skills F - Computing.
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BUS 110 - Professional Development 1
Description:
This course is designed to assist students with transition into College of Business and guide them through their major exploration and career planning processes. Admittance to a business major.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: UNIV 101.
Credits: (1)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Research career interests, industry profiles, and explore suitable educational and career paths.
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Students will complete self-assessments; conduct industry research, and formulate an educational plan.
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Activities are assessed satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Faculty will evaluate research and educational plans based on current catalog and industry standards.
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Students will initiate professional network and relationship building.
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Students will attend guest speakers (e.g., alumni talks), club events, and industry conferences.
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Activities are assessed satisfactory/unsatisfactory based on completion.
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Students will demonstrate professional etiquette.
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Students will participate in professional etiquette modules (e.g., dress, dining, interviewing).
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Quizzes will assess etiquette knowledge. Role play will assess behavior.
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BUS 198 - Special Topics
Description:
May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics
Description:
Introduction to inferential business statistics. Using probability distributions and information from samples for business decisions.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ECON 130 or MATH 130 or higher with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
Credits: (5)
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BUS 241 - Legal Environment of Business
Description:
An introduction to legal reasoning, ethics in business, the law of contracts, torts, agency, sales, bailments, and personal property.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
Credits: (5)
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BUS 298 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BUS 299 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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BUS 301 - Contemporary Approaches to Personal and Professional Development
Description:
Address lifetime career development and the tools and resources to plan and manage transitions. Includes self-assessment, company and industry research, self branding and promotion, networking, interviewing and the hiring process. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter and Spring).
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Discuss the various competencies in a typical business ecosystem and how your future role may relate.
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In class assignments.
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Demonstrate capability to research and discuss current business issues and events.
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Written assignments.
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Create and maintain your professional portfolio and other elements of your professional presence.
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Written assignments.
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Demonstrate an ability to give/receive feedback to peers in a productive and professional manner. Written and verbal.
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In class and written assignments.
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Prepare a future facing professional development plan.
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Written assignments.
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BUS 310 - Professional Development 2
Description:
This course is designed to assist students with transition into the professional business environment and provide them with the skills to implement effective career search strategies. May be repeated once. Grade will be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: UNIV 101 and BUS 110 or MGT 200 or BUS 301.
Credits: (1)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Students will effectively develop and implement career search (e.g., internship, first professional job) plans.
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Students will enhance LinkedIn profiles, update resumes, participate in mock interviews.
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Activities are assessed satisfactory/unsatisfactory based on completion.
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Students will demonstrate successful networking and interviewing skills.
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Mock interviews, Career Fair attendance.
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Activities are assessed satisfactory/unsatisfactory based on completion.
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Students will acquire industry knowledge and experience.
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Boot Camps, case competitions, internship application, industry conferences, etc.
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Activities are assessed satisfactory/unsatisfactory based on completion.
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Integrate and apply professional development knowledge and skills to personal career plan.
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Students will submit a final portfolio summarizing their career preparation and early career plans.
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Portfolio will be evaluated against a rubric based on career advising and industry standards.
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BUS 374 - Personal Investments
Description:
Introduction to investment goals, strategies, and securities, including certificates of deposit, money market instruments, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Additional topics introduced are risk analysis, taxes, and portfolio basics. Does not count for credit in the finance specialization.
Credits: (5)
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BUS 397 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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BUS 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BUS 399 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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BUS 401 - Business Boot Camp
Description:
Supervised field experience seminar. On-location industry engagement. Education, training, and business skills application in industry setting. May be repeated up to 5 credits. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: (1)
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BUS 441 - Advanced Business Law
Description:
The law of negotiable instruments, suretyship, business structures including partnerships and corporations, trusts and estates, bankruptcy and government regulations of business. BUS 441 and BUS 541 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BUS 241 and admission to the College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25. Formerly BUS 341, students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (5)
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Learning Agreement Forms BUS 490 - Cooperative Education
Description:
An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: 2.8 overall GPA.
Credits: (1-12)
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BUS 495 - Directed Research
Description:
May be repeated for up to 15 credits. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-5)
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BUS 497 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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BUS 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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BUS 499 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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Business Marketing Education (BME) |
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BME 146 - Basic Accounting
Description:
Basic introductory course to accounting concepts. May not be taken for college credit if any other college accounting course or courses have been completed. May be audited. Formerly BSED 146, students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (5)
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BME 298 - Special Topics
Description:
Formerly BSED 298, students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (1-6)
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BME 299 - Seminar
Description:
Formerly BSED 299, students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (1-5)
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BME 316 - Educational Technology (Put on reserve 9/16/16)
Description:
Students will explore a variety of concepts and resources related to the appropriate and effective integration of technology/media in school settings. Formerly BSED 316, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2012. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CS 101 or IT 101 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (3)
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BME 346 - Basic Accounting for Business and Marketing Education
Description:
For business and marketing education majors to become proficient in secondary level accounting course subject matter.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: CTE 310 and conditional admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (5)
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BME 347 - Marketing Curriculum for Secondary Education
Description:
This course prepares Business and Marketing Education majors for the curricular materials they will teach in secondary marketing education programs.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the business and marketing education major.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Construct learning materials related to secondary level marketing education courses.
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Create curricular learning units for secondary marketing education courses.
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Construct frameworks for secondary level marketing education courses.
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Create a set of frameworks that are acceptable for approval by OSPI.
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Justify the inclusion of a Career and Technical Education Student Organization as part of a secondary marketing education program
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Write a justification document that confirms the need for a Career and Technical Education Student Organization as part of a secondary marketing education program.
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Outline the sequence and content of a typical secondary level marketing education program.
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Create a document that provides the sequence of courses, units, and content for a secondary marketing education program.
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BME 396 - Individual Study
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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BME 397 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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BME 398 - Special Topics
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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BME 399 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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BME 450 - Curriculum Development for Business and Marketing Education
Description:
Curriculum development for business and marketing education. Develop and design curricula based on business and industry standards and accepted current pedagogical and learning standards.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: full admission to the major and the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (4)
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BME 451 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Information Technology
Description:
Methods and materials for teaching Information Technology curricula.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: full admission to the major and the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (4)
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BME 452 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Basic Business and Marketing
Description:
Methods and materials for teaching basic business curricula.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: full admission to the major and the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (4)
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BME 492 - Practicum
Description:
Grade will either be S or U. Formerly BSED 492, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
Credits: (5-15)
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