May 19, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Aviation Management

  
  • AVM 335 - Aviation Management


    Description:
    Management of aviation activities, manpower, facilities, regulations, and flight operations.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVM 338 - Airport Administration and Finance


    Description:
    The role of airport and airline in the aviation industry, including time value of money, risk and return, complex nature of costs (fixed, semi-fixed, variable and marginal). Analysis of financial statements as they apply to the overall financial health and revenue stream of an aviation organization such as an airport or airline.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 334.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 350 - Aviation Career Planning and Professionalism


    Description:
    Career planning as applicable to students pursuing careers in the air transportation industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVM 417 - Aviation Safety Management


    Description:
    Fundamentals of aviation safety program management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: AVP 340 or enrolled in aviation management major/minor and junior or senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 418 - Threat and Error Management in Aviation


    Description:
    Principles of Threat and Error Management (TEM) in aviation operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 417 and senior standing.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVM 420 - Aviation Labor Relations


    Description:
    Overview of aviation industries and development of US labor law and policy, including statutory, regulatory, and case laws in airline and corporate aviation. Principles, practices and procedures in collective bargaining and dispute resolution; and the changing airline labor relations environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 422 - Legal Ethics in Aviation


    Description:
    Aviation ethical issues relative to the deregulation act of 1978. Government and industry roles in aviation employee responsibility, diversity, airport ground issues, air traffic control and security, health and the environment, and crew/passenger safety.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 424 - Aviation Security


    Description:
    Airport security systems, protection criteria, crime prevention, perimeter security, and access control. Policies and procedures forming security infrastructure required by Department of Homeland Security and the TSA to maintain a secure air transportation system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 333.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 426 - International Aviation Management


    Description:
    International aviation management and policy, including cross-cultural challenges, interpersonal relationships in a diverse domestic and foreign environment, and evolving global trends. Managing workforce diversity from a culture-based perspective, including social responsibility, ethics, and environmental interdependence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 335.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 430 - Airport/Airline Marketing


    Description:
    Basic economics and marketing principles of airports, airlines, and aviation business within air transport value chain. New principles including inclusive advertising, marketing to the connected traveler online, offline advertising, and social media.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 335.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVM 434 - Airport Operations


    Prerequisites & Notes:

    Prerequisites: AVM 333 and AVM 334

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVM 438 - Airport Planning and Design


    Description:
    Methodologies necessary to the planning and design of airports.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVM 434.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • AVM 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field eperience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 20 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVM 496 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • AVM 498 - Special Topic


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • AVM 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Aviation Pilot

  
  • AVP 101 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory I


    Description:
    Basic flight maneuvers, solo flight in local area, and introduction of maximum performance takeoff and landing procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 141.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 102 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory II


    Description:
    Plan and conduct cross-country flights and perform short-field and soft-field takeoffs and landings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 101. Co-requisite: AVP 142.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 103 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory III


    Description:
    Perform private pilot operation at a standard to obtain the private pilot certificate.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 102.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 104 - Intermediate Pilot Flight Laboratory


    Description:
    Plan and conduct VFR cross-country flights using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigations. Night flight operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 103.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 141 - Principles of Flight I


    Description:
    Basic knowledge of airplanes and their systems, aerodynamics, flight safety, airports, aeronautical charts, airspace, radio communications, air traffic control services, and aviation regulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 221.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 142 - Principles of Flight II


    Description:
    Basic knowledge of airplane performance and loading, preflight planning including weather analysis, visual and radio (VOR/ADF) navigation, flight physiology, and aeronautical decision making. Preflight planning for cross-country flights.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in AVP 141. Co-requisite: AVP 211.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 201 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory I


    Description:
    Altitude control by instrument reference only, use of full and partial panel, and radio navigation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: private pilot certification.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 202 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory II


    Description:
    IFR approaches and holding patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 201.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 203 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory III


    Description:
    Perform all IFR maneuvers and procedures to FAA instrument rating practical test standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 202.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 211 - Meteorology for Pilots


    Description:
    Meteorological processes and weather hazards applicable to the flight environment. .

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 142 or AVP 242 or instructor permission.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 221 - Aircraft Systems I


    Description:
    Light training aircraft engines, propellers and engine systems, flight controls, fuel systems, instrumentation, tires, wheels and brakes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 141.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 241 - Instrument Flight I


    Description:
    Discussion and study of aircraft instruments, basic attitude instrument flying, navigation, regulations, procedures, and aeronautical decision making for the instrument pilot.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: private pilot certifications.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 242 - Instrument Flight II


    Description:
    Procedures for IFR departure, enroute and arrival operations. Preparation for FAA aeronautical knowledge exam.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: a grade of  C- or higher in AVP 241. Co-requisite: AVP 312.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 296 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • AVP 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • AVP 301 - Certified Flight Instructor Laboratory


    Description:
    Analyze and perform maneuvers from the right seat. Demonstrate proficiency and instructional knowledge to FAA practical test standards

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 448 and Commercial Pilot Certificate.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 304 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory I


    Description:
    Plan and conduct VFR cross-country flights using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation. Night flight operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 203.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 305 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory II


    Description:
    Operation of complex aircraft and basic knowledge of advanced commercial maneuvers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 304.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 306 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory III


    Description:
    Perform flight maneuvers and procedures to FAA commercial pilot practical test standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 305.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 307 - Hypobaric Chamber


    Description:
    Physiological aspects of flight to include participation in FAA-sponsored USAF night vision lab and hypobaric (altitude) chamber training.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 337.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • AVP 308 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory IV


    Description:
    Plan and conduct VFR cross-country flights using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigations. Night flight operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 306.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 312 - Aviation Weather Services


    Description:
    Comprehensive analysis of weather service for flight crews, including interpretation of applicable alpha-numeric and graphic weather reports and forecasts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 241.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 319 - Applied Aerodynamics


    Description:
    Theories of flight and flight factors including airfoil shape, drag, velocity, lift and thrust, stability and control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AVP 242.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 322 - Aircraft Systems II


    Description:
    Complex aircraft systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 221. Co-requisite: AVP 354.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 323 - Advanced Navigation


    Description:
    Advanced navigation systems, their function, operation and application.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 354.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 331 - National Airspace System


    Description:
    The national air traffic control system, control procedures, the integration of centers, approach communications, navigation procedures, radar operations, and facilities.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 332 - Aviation History


    Description:
    Major developments in the history of powered flight. Includes perspectives from civilian, military, international, and air carrier operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 337 - Aviation Physiology and Survival


    Description:
    Physiological aspects of flight crew performance, including effects of high altitude, accelerations, disorientation, and fatigue. Basic introduction to wilderness survival.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: AVP 141 and AVP 142.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 340 - Human Factors in Flight


    Description:
    Psychological aspects of flight crew performance and fundamental concepts of crew resource management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: AVP 337 and instrument rating.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 348 - Air Carrier Operations


    Description:
    Familiarization and utilization of Company Operations Manual excerpts, Operations Specifications, and Minimum Equipment Lists, and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Hazardous Materials (HMR) part 175, CFR parts 119, 120, 121, and NTSB830 to determine safety of flight and compliance with company policies and procedures and federal regulations. Exposure to multi-crew environment and expectations of professional behavior for flight crews.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 354.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 352 - Multiengine Principles


    Description:
    Discussion and study of multiengine aerodynamics, operating procedures, systems, performance, weight, and balance considerations, engine-out procedures, single-engine aerodynamics, and instrument flight.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 354.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • AVP 354 - Commercial Pilot


    Description:
    Operation of advanced systems appropriate to complex airplanes and execution of advanced flight maneuvers. Preparation for FAA written examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: private pilot certificate with instrument (airplane) rating, or FAA instrument airplane knowledge test passed. Corequisite: AVP 322.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 375 - Mountain and Canyon Flying


    Description:
    Synthesis of fundamental concepts and practices including navigation in mountainous terrain, aircraft performance and density altitude, canyon flying and airport operations in constricted areas, mountain and canyon meteor, emergencies, and flight safety.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: private pilot certificate or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 401 - Multiengine Flight Laboratory


    Description:
    Perform multiengine aircraft systems and operations, normal and emergency procedures to FAA practical test standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 352 and Commercial Pilot Certificate.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AVP 410 - Crew Resource Management


    Description:
    Study of human performance in complex systems with an examination of stress, anxiety, fatigue, communication, personality and judgement, and practical application of human factors and performance in modern aviation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 340.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 422 - Aircraft Systems III-Turboprop Systems


    Description:
    Introduction and familiarization of turbine engines and turboprop aircraft systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: AVP 322 and AVP 354.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 423 - Aircraft Systems IV-Turbojet Systems


    Description:
    Introduction and familiarization of transport category aircraft systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 422.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 444 - Multiengine FTD, Baron G58


    Description:
    Introduction to and familiarization of Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Crew Resource Management (CRM) in multi-crew environment, use of flight director and autopilot in a simulated flight environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 352, admission to the flight officer specialization, and Commercial Pilot Certificate course stage V complete or instructor permission.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • AVP 445 - Turboprop FTD, King Air 200


    Description:
    Introduction and familiarization of turbine-powered aircraft operations in a simulated flight environment, including Crew Resource Management (CRM), Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS), Flight Director (FD), and Autopilot (AP) operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: AVP 422 and AVP 444.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • AVP 448 - Fundamentals of Flight Instruction


    Description:
    A two-part course consisting of fundamentals of instruction, including; foundations of learning, learning theories, styles, domains, teaching process and methods, lesson design and evaluation, and human behavior. The role of the airplane flight instructor, including; privileges and responsibilities, teaching aeronautical decision making, flight safety, and professionalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: instrument rating and commercial pilot flight stage V complete.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • AVP 458 - Advanced Flight Instruction, Instrument


    Description:
    Methodology used in teaching instrument flight and acquisition of the Instrument Ground Instructor certificate (IGI).

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 448, and Certified Flight Instructor Certificate course stage 1.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 469 - Turbojet Operations


    Description:
    Introduction and familiarization of transport category aircraft operations including; Crew Resource Management (CRM), flows and checklist procedures, aircraft limitations, normal and emergency operational procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 423.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • AVP 475A - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Single Engine Seaplane


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed specialty. Flight hours will vary with each speciality. A mimimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty. May be repeated for a different specialty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 475B - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Multiengine Seaplane


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed specialty. Flight hours will vary with each specialty. A minimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a different specialty.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 475C - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Helicopters


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed speciality. Flight hours will vary with each speciality. A minimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a different speciality.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 475D - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Mountain Flying


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed speciality. Flight hours will vary with each speciality. A minimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a different speciality.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 475E - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Aerobatics


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed speciality. Flight hours will vary with each speciality. A minimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a different speciality.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 475F - Specialty Flight Laboratory: Other


    Description:
    Receive ground and flight instruction in the listed speciality. Flight hours will vary with each speciality. A minimum of 10 flight hours normally required for credit except as approved by aviation faculty. Hang gliders are specifically ommitted.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: FAA pilot certificate or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By advisement and permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a different speciality.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 489 - Turbo FTD, CRJ-200


    Description:
    Introduction and familiarization of turbojet-powered aircraft operations in a simulated flight environment, including Crew Resource Management (CRM), Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting Systems (EICAS), Flight Director (FD), and automation philosophy/operation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: AVP 423, AVP 445 and AVP 469, multiengine rating.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AVP 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.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AVP 496 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • AVP 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Course content identified by title in the university class schedule.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • AVP 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Biological Sciences

  
  • BIOL 101 - Fundamentals of Biology


    Description:
    Biology in the modern world. Four hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. May not be counted toward a major or minor in the department of biological sciences.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys, Biological Science (L).
  
  • BIOL 106 - Life Science Inquiry


    Description:
    Inquiry-based investigations into life science to help students develop understanding of fundamental concepts and the process of scientific investigation. This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers but is open to all students.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • BIOL 181 - General Biology I


    Description:
    Introduction to the scientific method and the principles of ecology, genetics and evolution.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 181.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Four lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 182 - General Biology II


    Description:
    Introduction to the principlies of cellular and molecular biology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 181. Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 182.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Four lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 183 - General Biology III


    Description:
    Introduction to the form and function of multicellular organisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 182. Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 183.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Four lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 200 - Plants in the Modern World


    Description:
    Plants and their significance in the world today. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Not open to majors in the biological sciences.) May not be counted toward a major or minor in the department of biological sciences.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns, Connections, Natural World (W) (L).
  
  • BIOL 201 - Human Physiology


    Description:
    Organ systems of humans. Not open to students with credit in BIOL 455; may not be counted toward a major or minor in the department of biological sciences.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns, Connections, Natural World.
  
  • BIOL 213 - Introductory Biostatistics


    Description:
    An introduction to commonly used methods for analyzing biological data. Use of statistical and graphical software will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 182 and MATH 130 or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • BIOL 220 - Introductory Cell Biology


    Description:
    Concepts, processes and structures involved in understanding life at the cellular level.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 113 or 183.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Does not count toward biology majors for students who complete BIOL 181, 182, and 183.
  
  • BIOL 295 - Research


    Description:
    Laboratory research experience.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 15 credits.
  
  • BIOL 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • BIOL 300 - Introduction to Evolution


    Description:
    The evidence, theories, and mechanisms of the evolution of life, including man.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above. May not be counted toward a major in the department of biological sciences.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns, Connections, Natural World.
  
  • BIOL 302 - Human Ecology


    Description:
    Basic concepts of ecology with emphasis on ecosystems and populations and how human activities and attitudes relate to these basic concepts. May not be counted toward a major in the department of biological sciences.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Applications Natural Science.
  
  • BIOL 304 - Human Inheritance


    Description:
    The study of human inheritance and related areas of biology.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    May not be counted toward a major in the department of biological sciences. Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • BIOL 312 - Brewing Microbiology


    Description:
    An introduction to the biology of yeasts and other organisms important in the craft brewing industry. Includes the application of laboratory methods useful in brewing and quality control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 181 and MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher and admission to the Craft Beer Trade Certificate Program.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Students must be 21 years of age or older.
  
  • BIOL 317 - Principles and Biochemistry of Brewing


    Description:
    An introduction to the principles of brewing and biochemistry of fermentation processes important in the craft brewing industry. Includes the application of laboratory methods useful in product evaluation and quality control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 181 and MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher and admission to the Craft Beer Trade Certificate Program.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Students must be 21 years of age or older.
  
  • BIOL 321 - Genetics


    Description:
    A lecture and laboratory course in the basic principles of heredity of plants and animals. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 183 or BIOL 220 and either BIOL 213 or CHEM 332 and CHEM 332LAB.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • BIOL 322 - Introductory Microbiology


    Description:
    Introductory biology of microorganisms and viruses with applications to medicine, food science, industry, and agriculture. Intended for nutrition and allied health students.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 182 or BIOL 220.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Biology majors are encouraged to take BIOL 323. May be counted toward a degree in the biology department in lieu of BIOL 323, but cannot be counted toward a degree in the biology department if BIOL 323 is successfully completed.
  
  • BIOL 323 - Microbiology


    Description:
    Principles of microbiological practice, including isolation, cultivation, identification, physiology, evolution, and ecology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 213 and either BIOL 183 or BIOL 220.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Does not count toward any biology major if student has successfully completed BIOL 322.
  
  • BIOL 341 - Plant Taxonomy


    Description:
    Classification of vascular plants, using local flora. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week; the course includes field trips and individual field work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 183 or BIOL 200.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or BIOL 183.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • BIOL 351 - General Entomology


    Description:
    Insect biology, taxonomy, structure, and relationships to man.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 183 or permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory or field work per week.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • BIOL 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy


    Description:
    Evolutionary, functional, and developmental aspects of vertebrate morphology. Three hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

    Credits: (6)

  
  • BIOL 354 - General Vertebrate Embryology


    Description:
    Comparative development; fertilization, growth and differentiation, experimental morphogenesis, and establishment of the early organ systems. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 361 and CHEM 361LAB, and BIOL 183.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology


    Description:
    The first quarter of a two-quarter study of the structure and function of the human body.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 183 or BIOL 220, or both EXSC 350 and EXSC 351.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Students should not take BIOL 355 unless they intend to take BIOL 356. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
  
  • BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology


    Description:
    The second quarter of the two quarter study of the structure and function of the human body.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 355.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
  
  • BIOL 360 - General Ecology


    Description:
    Interrelationships of organisms with their environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 213 and MATH 153.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory/field work/discussion per week. A weekend field trip may be required.
  
  • 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 & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 181.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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.

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
 

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