Course Descriptions

BIOL 205 - Microbes and Mankind

• Explain how scientific method is employed to understand microbial processes
• Analyze and explain primary literature and peer review process
• Describe different types of pathogens
• Describe historical epidemics of humans and in agriculture
• Identify reliable outlets of scientific information retrieve information regarding current and past epidemics
• Calculate incidence and prevalence of diseases using morbidity and mortality data
• Predict the onset of an epidemic by graphing epidemiological data
• Describe different types of vaccines and how they induce immunity
• Identify risks and advantages of vaccination
• Identify fallacies and misinformation/misconceptions in science
• Explain how antibiotics and antivirals control microbial growth
• Describe epidemic control methods
• Explain various methods of biological waste treatment
• Describe microbes’ role in biotechnology
• Identify limitations and risks of biotechnology

BIOL 213 - Introductory Biostatistics

• Compile raw biological data to construct graphs, tables and charts using computer software
• Determine appropriate statistical analyses for a vareity of different types of biological data
• Analyze biological data using statistical software.
• Interpret results of statistical analyses to address hypotheses
• Communicate statistical results visually, orally, and in written form.

BIOL 220 - Introductory Cell Biology

• Integrate chemistry principles that determine the structure and organization of biological molecules within a cell.
• Apply principles of chemistry and physics to explain how all cells acquire and transform energy via cellular processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in microscopic and cell biology techniques.
• Describe how cells regulate genetic information to control cell type and behavior.
• Explain and illustrate examples of cell-cell interactions and the intracellular responses to those interactions.

BIOL 262 - Natural History of the Pacific Northwest (Put on reserve 9/16/19)

• Recognize native species and apply biological concepts to current topics of personal and societal relevance
• Recognize major biotic communities of the Pacific NW, and interpret patterns therein to deduce the level of human disturbance to native ecosystems.
• Make observations and collect data in a field notebook, and then analyze those data to address hypotheses through the scientific method.
• Use dichotomous keys, field guides, and other methods to identify organisms in nature and to infer patterns of biological diversity and evaluate ecosystem health.
• Identify common organisms in native ecosystems of our region and infer ecosystem health from the presence or absence of those organisms.
   

BIOL 295 - Research

• Design research project in biological sciences
• Perform experiments
• Collect and analyze data for research projects
• Present research is written or oral form

BIOL 298 - Special Topics

BIOL 299 - Seminar

BIOL 300 - Introduction to Evolution

• Apply the principals of evolutionary theory to examples from current research with community and societal implications.
• Utilize real-world observational or experimental data to evaluate, analyze, and interpret evolutionary theory.
• Use evolutionary models to formulate and test questions about real-world data in evolutionary biology.
• Identify the consequences of evolutionary forces (e.g. natural selection, genetic drift, non-random mating, migration, and mutation) on populations.
• Analyze how evolutionary forces, speciation processes, and geologic and environmental events influence macroevolutionary patterns.
• Explore the controversy concerning evolutionary thought in the context of your personal community and worldview.

BIOL 302 - Sustainability and Environmental Change

• Apply ecological concepts to current topics of personal and societal relevance
• Analyze current research to develop and defend positions on environmental issues
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to investigate ecological and environmental questions.

BIOL 305 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health-Related Majors I

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

• Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems.
• Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
• Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.
• Frame the current science of form and function in the context of its history and its relationship to human development and health.
• Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
• Contribute productively to peer teams.

BIOL 306 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health-Related Majors II

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

• Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems.
• Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
• Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.
• Frame the current science of form and function in the context of its history and its relationship to human development and health.
• Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
• Contribute productively to peer teams.

BIOL 321 - Genetics

• Develop problem solving skills and ability to identify and clarify a problem, gather and evaluate information, consider alternatives, and improve problem solving effectiveness.
• Think critically about the scientific, ethical, and economic ramifications of genetic information and the role of genetics in modern society
• Compare and contrast structure and function of DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
• Analyze and evaluate data for Mendelian patterns of inheritance, heredity, and genetic extensions.
• Apply knowledge of cellular processes including cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis to genetics.
• Infer relationships between genotype and phenotype based on conceptual and mechanistic details of DNA replication, gene regulation, and gene expression
• Use concepts of DNA technology and analyze and evaluate its scientific and ethical application to science and society.
• Determine how DNA mutation and repair and associated mechanisms are involved in loss of genetic control and disease.
• Construct a scientific argument and defend an advocacy position.
• Reflect on problem solving  effectiveness and revise thinking process.

BIOL 322 - Introductory Microbiology

• Microbial cell biology
  • Microbial cellular structure and function
  • Microbial growth and reproduction
  • Cellular energy production and metabolism
  • Structure and reproduction of infectious particles (viruses and prions)
• Interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans
  • Microbial-human relationships
  • Microbial pathogenicity mechanisms
  • Infectious agent transmission
  • Antibiotics, antivirals, antibiotic resistance
  • Vaccines
  • Food Microbiology-production and control

Laboratory Skills

• Use a bright field light microscope to view and interpret slides, including
  • Correctly setting up and focusing the microscope
  • Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of the microscope
  • Correct use of all lenses
  • Recording microscopic observations
• Properly prepare slides for microbiological examination, including
  • Preparing smears from solid and liquid cultures
  • Performing Gram stains
• Use appropriate microbiological media and test systems, including
  • Isolating colonies and/or plaques
  • Maintaining pure cultures
• Estimate the number of microbes in a sample using serial dilution techniques, including
  • Correctly choosing and using pipettes and pipetting devices
  • Correctly spreading diluted samples for counting
  • Estimating appropriate dilutions
  • Extrapolating plate counts to obtain the correct CFU or PFU in the starting sample
• Interpersonal and citizenry skills, including
  • Working effectively in teams or groups so that the task, results and analysis are shared
  • Effectively managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done simultaneously, by individuals and within a group
  • Integrating knowledge and making informed judgments about microbiology in everyday life
• Employ proper microbiological lab safety protocols and aseptic technique

BIOL 323 - Microbiology

Microbiological Knowledge

• Microbial cell biology
  • Microbial cellular structure and function
  • Microbial growth and reproduction
  • Cellular energy production and metabolism
  • Structure and reproduction of infectious particles (viruses and prions)
• Microbial genetics, evolution and diversity
  • Inheritance of genetic information
  • Information flow within a cell
  • Exchange and acquisition of genetic information
  • Causes, consequences and uses of mutations
  • Evolution of microbial genetic and physiological diversity
  • Microbial ecology
• Interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans
  • Microbial-human relationships
  • Microbial pathogenicity mechanisms
  • Disease transmission
  • Antibiotics and chemotherapy
  • Genetic engineering
  • Biotechnology

Laboratory Skills

• Use a bright field light microscope to view and interpret slides, including
  • Correctly setting up and focusing the microscope
  • Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of the microscope
  • Correct use of all lenses
  • Recording microscopic observations
• Properly prepare slides for microbiological examination, including
  • Cleaning and disposing of slides
  • Preparing smears from solid and liquid cultures
  • Performing wet mount and/or hanging drop preparations
  • Performing Gram stains
• Properly use aseptic techniques for the transfer and handling of microorganisms and instruments, including
  • Sterilizing and maintaining sterility of transfer instruments
  • Performing aseptic transfer
  • Obtaining microbial samples
• Use appropriate microbiological media and test systems, including
  • Isolating colonies and/or plaques
  • Maintaining pure cultures
  • Using biochemical test media
  • Accurately recording macroscopic observations
• Estimate the number of microbes in a sample using serial dilution techniques, including
  • Correctly choosing and using pipettes and pipetting devices
  • Correctly spreading diluted samples for counting
  • Estimating appropriate dilutions
  • Extrapolating plate counts to obtain the correct CFU or PFU in the starting sample
• Use standard microbiology laboratory equipment correctly, including
  • Using the standard metric system for weights, lengths, diameters, and volumes
  • Lighting and adjusting a laboratory burner
  • Using an incubator
• Interpersonal and citizenry skills, including
  • Working effectively in teams or groups so that the task, results and analysis are shared
  • Effectively managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done simultaneously, by individuals and within a group
  • Integrating knowledge and making informed judgments about microbiology in everyday life
• Employ proper microbiological lab safety protocols and aseptic technique

BIOL 341 - Plant Taxonomy

• Identify by sight ecologically important plants and spring blooming plants of our area
• Demonstrate ability to identify unknown plants using keys in Hitchcock and Cronquist
• Describe characteristics of key plant families
  • Classify unknown plants to family
• Apply rules of nomenclature
  • Explain basic systematic concepts
  • Utilize subclass system for angiosperm families
  • Prepare herbarium specimens

BIOL 343 - Plant Form and Function

• Identify major cell and tissue types from vascular plants as visible using light microscopy.
• Describe functions of major cell and tissue types for vascular plants
• Describe meristematic growth in plants
• Differentiate between patterns of meristematic growth that occur in plants and growth patterns animals.
• Identify plant meristmatic tissues in plants and describe tissues that develop from cells in those meristems.
• Characterize plant cell and tissue types and growth patterns in a vascular plant body
• Use basic cell sectioning and staining techniques to observe plant anatomical structures

BIOL 344 - Forest Ecology

• Describe and quantify specific morphological features of woody plants.
• Identify woody plant species by using taxonomic keys.
• Apply knowledge of tree anatomy and development to compare species’ responses to the environment.
• Measure species distribution and abundance in forests of the Pacific Northwest.
• Evaluate and discuss scientific investigations of climate change and effects on local forest ecosystems.

BIOL 351 - General Entomology

• Describe the anatomy, physiology, and ecology of insects.
• Identify major families (and higher-level taxa) within the insects, either by sight or using a key.
• Prepare a collection of properly mounted and identified insects.
• Present a short lecture on one particular group of insects, sharing this taxon’s identifying features and characteristics with the class.

BIOL 352 - Parasitology

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the central facts and the experimental basis of Parasitology
• Demonstrate practical skills in parasitological techniques and identification.
• Present information clearly in both written and oral form.
• Use a computer to carry out data analysis and to prepare documents, including graphs, diagrams and presentations.

BIOL 353 - Integrative Anatomy

• Integrate the study of anatomy, embryology, and evolution to gain a fuller understanding of vertebrate form and function.
• Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major vertebrate organ systems.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.
• Frame the current science of biology in the context of its history and its relationship to other disciplines.
• Demonstrate the dissection skills necessary for the examination and study of the major vertebrate organ systems.
• Contribute productively to peer teams.

BIOL 354 - Developmental Biology

• Describe the basic concepts of developmental biology including fertilization, pattern formation, cell differentiation and organogenesis
• Compare and contrast stages of development in vertebrate and non-vertebrate organisms including the molecular signaling events involved.
• Design and perform experiments to examine the effect of environmental contaminants on early embryo development including data collection and analysis.
• Apply basic developmental concepts and interpret data presented in primary literature articles.

BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

• 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.
• Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
• Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
• Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization (from cellular to organismal levels).
   

BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

• 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.
• Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.
• Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.
• Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization (from cellular to organismal levels).

BIOL 360 - General Ecology

• Explain basic ecological connections between organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems
• Explain how physical environmental factors affect organisms and how organisms can affect the environment
• Describe the ecological relationships among of all life on earth and hypothesize on how human activities can affect these relationships
• Demonstrate knowledge on the basic structure and function of various ecosystems
• Design an ecological study employing basic field data collection techniques
• Demonstrate proper use of instruments and equipment commonly used in ecological studies
• Collect, analyze, and interpret ecological data

BIOL 362 - Biomes of the Pacific Northwest

• Describe and compare the various biomes of the Pacific Northwest
• Identify which biomes occur in Washington
• Take field notes in correct format and with appropriate information
• Use field guides or dichotomous keys to identify organisms
• Identify connections among organisms inhabiting the biomes visited
• Describe physical and biological factors that result in the specific character of each biome visited

BIOL 371 - Paleobiology

• Identify, measure and describe common fossils and their morphology from examples
• Identify and differentiate methods of preservation of organisms in the rock record and distinguish biases of preservation.
• Demonstrate how evolutionary processes, adaptation, and extinction relate to the history of life, diversity, and changing environments on Earth over geologic time.
• Identify fossil content and rock type to interpret depositional environments and ecosystems.
• Interpret and construct paleogeographic maps and use them to hypothesize and assess the distribution of fossil and modern organisms
• 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)
• Evaluate the adequacy of the fossil record for tackling a particular question, and assess the quality of hypotheses based on (limited) fossil data
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between processes and the timescales over which they operate
• Accurately apply and differentiate concepts of correlation and causality when interpreting data
• Use mathematical concepts and tools to analyze, evaluate, and present numerical data
• Practice effective oral, written, and graphic communication techniques

BIOL 377 - Regional Natural History

BIOL 377LAB - Regional Natural History

BIOL 396 - Individual Study

BIOL 397 - Honors

BIOL 398 - Special Topics

BIOL 399 - Seminar

BIOL 405 - Current Topics in Biology

• Read and comprehend scientific literature on a variety of topics in contemporary biological research.
• Demonstrate an ability to synthesize ideas on a variety of topics in contemporary biological research.
• Identify and explain current research methods on a variety of topics in contemporary biological research.

BIOL 413 - Advanced Biostatistics

• Design valid, efficient, and statistically powerful experiments (413/513)
• Visualize complex data sets and identify patterns of biological importance (413/513)
• Explain the underlying assumptions of common statistical tests and evaluate the potential consequences of violating these assumptions (413/513)
• Select and validate appropriate methods for the analysis of complex biological data sets (413/513)
• Analyze complex biological data sets, interpret the output, draw valid conclusions, and communicate findings (413/513)
   

BIOL 420 - Environmental Microbiology

BIOL 421 - General Virology

• Critically analyze primary literature pertaining to viruses and their interaction with host organisms and individual host cells
• Diagram replication strategies for the major classes of viruses
• Discuss various methods for culturing viruses
• Explain different strategies for viral gene expression, infection patterns and pathogenesis
• Explain the differences between different classes of viruses, and identify viruses associated with biocontrol and other beneficial technologies
• Discuss various methods used to study viral gene expression, infection patterns and pathogenesis
• Identify reliable sources of information about epidemics, emerging viruses, and vaccination programs
• Describe prevention and treatment strategies associated with various viral infections

BIOL 422 - Immunology

BIOL 423 - Techniques in Immunology and Virology

• Develop problem solving skills and ability to identify and clarify a problem, gather and evaluate information, consider alternatives, and improve problem solving effectiveness.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly keep a laboratory notebook.
• Analyze and evaluate data from immunological or virology assays.
• Apply knowledge of immunological processes including setting up research projects.
• Develop scientific ideas and support them using available data.
• Reflect on problem solving effectiveness and revise thinking process.

BIOL 425 - Molecular Biotechnology

BIOL 426 - Medical Microbiology

BIOL 426LAB - Medical Microbiology Laboratory

BIOL 427 - Biotechnology for Teachers (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

• Contemplate modern molecular biotechnology theory
• Differentiate the importance of different macromolecules to cellular life and development and how this knowledge can be used in biotechnology
• Relate molecular biotechnology to everyday life
• Discuss moral, ethical, and economic aspects of controversial biotechnology issues
• Perform basic biotechnology laboratory exercises

BIOL 428 - Nutrigenomics

• Recommend a diet given genomic data
• Identify SNPs that respond to diet
• Calculate a risk profile for an individual given data
• Critique scientific literature in nutrigenomics
• Give and explain examples of variation in alleles, gene regulation, and epigenetic tags that relate to diet.

BIOL 430 - Cell Biology

• Integrate principles of chemistry to explain the structure and organization of biochemicals/macromolecules within a cell
• Apply principles of chemistry and physics to explain how energy transfer and utilization maintain life and vital cellular processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in microscopic and cell biology techniques.
• Describe how cells regulate genetic information to control cell type and behavior
• Explain and illustrate how cells respond and communicate with their environment

BIOL 431 - The Cell Biology of Cancer

• Identify the cellular pathways and proteins responsible for cancer development.
• Describe the role of genetic instability in the evolution of cancer cells.
• Evaluate the biology of therapeutic drugs and their effectiveness in the treatment of cancer.
• Apply cell biology concepts and interpret data presented in primary literature articles in cancer biology.

BIOL 431LAB - The Cell Biology of Cancer Lab

• Use quantitate reasoning to analyze and interpret data
• Perform and evaluate experiments using molecular and cell techniques.
• Design and perform research projects relating to cancer biology.
• Analyze large data sets.

BIOL 432 - Epigenetics

• Describe, predict and diagnose epigenetic mechanisms for gene regulation.
• Relate patterns of epigenetic changes during development to issues seen in health and reproductive technologies.
• Explain how epigenetic modifications are involved in human disease such as cancer, diabetes or mental illness.
• Explain experimental methods used in epigenetics and analyze types of data commonly used in epigenetic research.
• Interpret, analyze, and evaluate primary literature in epigenetics
• For 532 students: Synthesize and appraise information from course content and primary literature.

BIOL 435 - Cell Analysis by Flow Cytometry (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)

• Identify the appropriate fluorochrome (s) and describe the steps involved in sample preparation and analysis by flow cytometry.
• Identify and apply the appropriate cell analysis methods to analyze previously acquired flow cytometry data.
• Interpret basic flow cytometry data and report results of cell analysis by flow cytometry
• Design research projects requiring flow cytometry among research tools, acquire, discuss and report data including those acquired by flow cytometry.

BIOL 441 - Plant Physiology

• Students will be able to describe plant water relations and transport processes and predict movement of water in a biological system
• 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.
• Students will be able to describe how plants respond to environmental and internal signals and compare and contrast these responses to those of animals
• Students will be able to describe cellular growth and fundamental biochemical processes for plant cells
• Students will be able to describe how plants assimilate minerals and identify the significance of these processes to other organisms including humans
• 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

BIOL 443 - Mycology

• Utilize appropriate techniques for the isolation and laboratory culture of fungi including all appropriate safety measures.
• 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).
• Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of major fungal and pseudofungal groups.
• Identify members of the major groups of fungi and pseudofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
• Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the fungi and pseudofungi.
• Evaluate factors which influence the growth, metabolism, and ecology of the fungi and pseudofungi.
• Describe the economic importance of various fungi and pseudofungi.

BIOL 444 - Algae and Bryophytes

• Describe evolutionary relationships among groups of algae and bryophytes
• Correctly identify groups of algae and bryophytes from field-collected samples
• Describe biochemical and metabolic processes for groups of algae and bryophytes
• Predict the occurrence of algal and bryophyte groups and species in the field
• Predict consequences of disturbance of algal or bryophyte populations within a natural ecosystem
• Describe characteristics for, illustrate using diagrams and sketches, and describe ecological roles for algae and bryophytes
• Describe the ecological and economic value of algae and bryophytes in our world

BIOL 445 - Field Mycology

• Utilize appropriate techinques for the field collection, preservation, and herbarium deposition of macrofungi.
• Utilize taxonomic resources to identify fungi representing the major groups of macrofungi.
• Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of macrofungi.
• Design, carry out, analyze and evlauate a research project on the biodiversity or ecology of the macrofungi.
• Identify the major groups of macrofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
• Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the macrofungi.

BIOL 450 - Ichthyology

BIOL 451 - Herpetology

BIOL 452 - Ornithology

• Make accurate, organized observations of behavior, morphology, distribution, abundance, and habitat associations of avian fauna in the field.
• Identify local avifauna.
• Using museum skins, identify species and evolutionary relationships.
• Describe the relationships between body form and function for avian fauna.
• Articulate the role of museum collections in avian biology.
• Discuss and critique peer-review papers in avian ecology, evolution and behavior.

BIOL 453 - Mammalogy

BIOL 454 - Histology

• Demonstrate knowledge of the four basic tissue types found in the vertebrate (including human) body.
• Identify detailed histological structures associated with the major vertebrate organ systems.
• Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.
   

BIOL 455 - Integrative Animal Physiology

• Propose, execute, and present a scientific experiment in the field of physiology.
• Perform scientific techniques in the field of physiology.
• Critically analyze published scientific work.
• Describe physiological functioning of various systems in animals.

BIOL 457 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience

• Apply principles of cell biology to explain the structure and function, and cellular components of synaptic transmission.
• Explain how sensory ·information is processed and integrated into behavioral responses.
• Explain normal cellular events in synaptic plasticity that lead to learning and memory. And relate how those events are altered in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Relate developmental events of axon growth and synapse formation to the pattern of adult connections among various systems.
• Develop skills in reading primary literature in the field of neuroscience

BIOL 459 - Winter Biology

• Describe why winters are cold, and how snow forms and changes once on the ground.
• Build and comfortably use snow shelters.
• Describe basic concepts of how cold affects plants and animals.
• Formulate a scientific question related to winter biology, and answer the question through creation of their own experiment.

BIOL 461 - Community Ecology

• Evaluate general patterns and processes of community structure and dynamics, including indicators of diversity, connectance, equilibrium, and succession
• Identify direct and indirect interactions among the species in a community
• Compare and evaluate study design, methods, and data analysis techniques for community ecology research
• Apply principles of community ecology toward solutions to ecological problems such as declining biodiversity, establishment of exotics, biological control

BIOL 461LAB - Community Ecology Laboratory

• Design and implement an experiment or observational study of community ecology, using appropriate scientific methodology.
• Use a variety of data summary and analysis techniques to analyze data sets in community ecology.
• Recognize and compare different types of communities in nature, and the difficulties in defining community boundaries
   

BIOL 462 - Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology

BIOL 463 - Limnology

Describe the structure and function of freshwater aquatic systems
Explain the ecological interactions among aquatic organisms
Analyze and interpret physical, chemical and biological data collected from lakes and rivers
Conduct a basic assessment of the physical structure and ecological status of rivers and lakes using a variety of standard sampling equipment and procedures
Collect and identify samples of aquatic organisms common to inland waters of the Pacific Northwest
Evaluate technical reports and manuscripts related to aquatic ecology
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/21/16

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

BIOL 464 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology

• Describe plant physiological ecology concepts and methods
• Utilize plant population growth and reproduction models.
• Describe community and landscape ecology concepts and methods.
• Choose correct methods to measure attributes of plant communities
• Apply correct statistical tests to ecological data
• Apply simple multivariate methods of analysis to large vegetation data sets
• Be able to search for, cite, and interpret relevant primary literature on plant ecology topics
• Utilize spreadsheet software to perform complex calculations on large data sets
• Be able to present research results to a group of biology student peers

BIOL 465 - Biology of Animal Behavior

BIOL 466 - Conservation Biology

BIOL 467 - Biological Field Techniques

• Describe various methods for sampling (collecting and quantifying numbers of) aquatic and terrestrial organisms
• Choose an appropriate sampling technique to answer a biological question
• Perform several different biological sampling methods in terrestrial and aquatic environments
• Analyze and interpret data from field sampling
• Discuss sources of error and bias in various sampling methods
• Demonstrate a professional, inquiring attitude toward learning, applying, and evaluating field techniques

BIOL 470 - Mechanisms of Evolution

• Explain evolutionary theory in terms of the mechanisms of evolution and describe evolutionary influence across all levels of biological organization.
• Quantify changes in the genetic composition of populations that result from evolution.
• Compare different mechanisms of speciation and various ways that biologists define species.
• Explain how macroevolutionary changes occur across evolutionary time.
• Apply evolutionary principles, hypotheses, and investigative methods to test a wide range of biological phenomena.
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate current evolutionary research.

BIOL 487 - Biology Capstone

• Demonstrate clear communication strategies and techniques in oral and/or written form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic biological concepts.
• Identify appropriate sources of scientific literature, analyze, discuss it’s significance and propose alternative experiments to verify the conclusions.
• Reflect upon, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills they gleaned from their undergraduate experience, including General Education
• Synthesize and present a response, propose a solution/answer, or showcase their own creative work.

BIOL 490 - Cooperative Education

BIOL 491 - Workshop

BIOL 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Biological Sciences

• Plan laboratory activities following a procedures guide.
• Manage supplies associated with laboratory activities.
• Present background material to learners involved in laboratory activities.
• Guide group learning activities within a laboratory setting.

BIOL 495 - Research

• Design research project in biological sciences
• Perform experiments
• Collect and analyze data for research projects
• Present research is written or oral form

BIOL 496 - Individual Study

BIOL 497 - Honors Thesis

BIOL 498 - Special Topics

BIOL 499 - Seminar

BUAN 407 - Data Visualization and Management in Business

• Develop and analyze digital data visualizations using appropriate software.
• Identify data visualization techniques for various data requirements
• Design and implement a real-world business database using a relational database management system
• Develop an understanding of business database systems, design techniques and their common applications in the corporate world.

BUS 101 - Fundamentals of Business

• Define pertinent business vocabulary
• Identify contemporary business concepts, principles and practices.
• Distinguish the scopes of impact between the primary activities of business through operational analysis.
• Distinguish the scopes of impact between the support activities of business through operational analysis.
• Interpret the interactions between a business’ environment, personnel, and the capabilities of its primary and support activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop a business plan.
• Exhibit proficiency in analyzing information found from internal and external business sources.

BUS 102 - Business Computer Skills

• Create spreadsheets to organize and analyze data to support business decisions.
• Create database framework to collect, organize and report on business transactions.
• Use appropriate software to develop effective charts and tables to communicate business data and business processes.
• Develop professional looking business reports and presentations, incorporating graphics and charts.

BUS 110 - Professional Development 1

• Research career interests, industry profiles, and explore suitable educational and career paths.
• Initiate professional network and relationship building.
• Demonstrate professional etiquette.

BUS 198 - Special Topics

• Identify and understand the pre-admission requirements into the College of Business majors.
• Identify and understand the graduation requirements of the College of Business through catalog and Faculty presentations.
• Understand the many non-classroom opportunities for growth and leadership present with the College of Business.
• Recognize the many non-classroom opportunities and resources present with CWU.

BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics

BUS 241 - Legal Environment of Business

• Identify various sources of legal rules, statutes, consitutions and common law, describing the political, social and cultural influences that affect the institutions that develop and interpret them in the legal system.
• Apply a model of ethical reasoning to derive logical decision making to ethical questions in the context of hypothethical business problems.
• Define the role of the three branches of government, understand the federal and state court system and develop knowledge of the US Constitution.
• Recognize types of property interests, acceptable and unacceptable employment practices under federal and state law, identify torts, crimes and when contracts are valid, voidable and void under both common law and the Uniform Commercial code.

BUS 298 - Special Topics

BUS 299 - Seminar

BUS 301 - Contemporary Approaches to Personal and Professional Development

• Discuss the various competencies in a typical business ecosystem and how your future role may relate.
• Research and discuss current business issues and events.
• Create and maintain your professional portfolio and other elements of your professional presence.
• Give/receive feedback to peers in a productive and professional manner. Written and verbal.
• Prepare a future facing professional development plan.

BUS 305 - Business Tools for Transfer Student Success

• Identify common transfer issues for business majors and propose strategies for personal success at CWU.
• Generate connections with College of Business (CB) faculty, business leaders, and peers.
• Plan an efficient pathway to a business degree that includes experiences marketable in business careers or graduate school.
• Identify and evaluate CWU and community resources to support business majors, including support for academic success and career interests.
• Use CWU academic resources to demonstrate knowledge of business practices
• Design and communicate a business professional development plan

BUS 310 - Professional Development 2

• Develop and implement career search (e.g., internship, first professional job) plans.
• Demonstrate successful networking and interviewing skills.
• Acquire industry knowledge and experience.
• Integrate and apply professional development knowledge and skills to personal career plan.

 
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/5/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Online Winter Locations: Online Spring Locations: Online Summer Locations: Online

BUS 311 - Business Epistemology

• Explain the benefits of evidence-based research in business
• Describe the importance of theory in business research
• Summarize the steps in data-driven decision making
• Practice using data to solve common business problems
• Articulate an understanding of data implications in a system
• Using data, analyze a common problem in business

BUS 343 - Intro to Business Development

• Explain the organizational/functional difference in the perspective of growing revenues compared to that of cutting costs.
• Recognize types and fundamental principles of negotiation.
• Provide an overview of the needs-based selling process
• Apply business development techniques across typical business development contexts.
• Employ interpersonal influence techniques in dyad, team, and group contexts.

BUS 374 - Personal Investments (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)

• Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of personal investing, including investment goals, strategies and securities, risk analysis and portfolio management.
• Demonstrate written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems in personal investing using financial calculators and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in personal investing.

BUS 389 - Sustainable Business

• Understand the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development from various perspectives, be able to identify related institutions at various levels of organization and in various sectors, and be able to relate sustainability to other concepts such as resilience and planetary boundaries.
• Explain different theories and perspectives on the roles and relationships of business, government, and civil society in bringing about a more sustainable world.
• Understand the basic principles of industrial ecology, and employ life cycle analysis to calculate the social and environmental impacts of business activities. 
• Identify the ways in which businesses positively and negatively impact the communities and societies in which they operate - socially, environmentally, and economically. 
• Taking the perspective of business leaders, develop plans for integrating sustainability into their strategies, product marketing decisions, organizational structures, and internal activity systems.
• Identify the key stakeholders to sustainability issues, establish and manage relationships with these stakeholders, and negotiate and mediate the often conflicting .demands and perspectives of diverse stakeholders. 

BUS 396 - Individual Study

BUS 397 - Honors

BUS 398 - Special Topics

BUS 399 - Seminar

BUS 401 - Business Boot Camp

• Apply business skills in industry setting.
• Establish a professional network within the industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism in a field setting.

BUS 411 - Emotional Intelligence for Professionals

• Demonstrate the interpersonal skills needed for effective teamwork, conflict resolution, change management, motivation, leadership and communication.
• Analyze the components of emotional intelligence and how to apply them in a professional workplace setting
• Apply the interpersonal skills learned in the class to adjust from the school setting to the office.
• Diagnose your personality type, values and mental ability and examine how they differ from and interact with others.
• Compare and contrast the professional benefit of contemporary tools available to balance work and personal life, and reduce stress, including mindfulness and contemplation.