Biology

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George F. Sprague Jr., Department Head

(541) 346-4502

BI 121 Introduction to Human Physiology (4) June 23–July 18. Study of normal body function at the organ level. Emphasizes basic physiological principles. Lectures, lab. Extra fee. For nonmajors; chemistry background not required. Lombardi.

BI 122 Introduction to Human Genetics (4) July 21–August 15. Basic concepts of genetics as they relate to humans. Blood groups, transplantation and immune reaction, prenatal effects, the biology of twinning, selection in humans, and sociological implications. Lectures, discussion. Extra fee. Andrews.

BI 196 Field Studies: [Topic] (1–2R) -Prereq: instructor’s -consent.

BI 198 Laboratory Projects: [Topic] (1–2R) Prereq: instructor’s consent.

BI 199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R) Prereq: instructor’s consent.

BI 211 General Biology I: Cells (4) June 23–July 18. How cells carry out functions of living organisms; the genetic basis of inheritance; how genes and proteins work. Lectures, laboratory-discussion. Extra fee. Prereq: one term of college-level general chemistry (CH 111 or higher) or equivalent. Turnbull.

BI 213 General Biology III: Populations (4) July 21–August 15; required field trip July 25. How organisms interact with their environments and with each other; ecology, evolution, and behavior. Lectures, laboratory­discussion. Field trip and extra fee. Prereq: C– or better in BI 211. Hulslander.

BI 214 General Biology IV: Biochemistry and Genetics (4) July 21–August 15. Protein structure and function; metabolism; DNA structure, replication, mutation, and repair; gene mapping and complementation; gene regulation. Lectures, laboratory. Extra fee. Prereq: P or C– or better in BI 211 and CH 223 or 226.

BI 370 Ecology (4) July 21–August 15; required field trips July 25 and August 8. How organisms interact with each other and their environment. An overview of the mechanisms that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms. Field trip fee. Prereq: BI 213 or 253; calculus or statistics recommended. Crabtree.

Registration for BI 399, 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407, 408/508, 409, 503, 601, 602, 603, 605, 606, 608, and 609 requires instructor’s consent.

BI 399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)

BI 401 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 402 Supervised College Teaching (1–6R)

BI 403 Thesis (1–12R)

BI 405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 406 Field Studies: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 407/507 Zebrafish Development and Genetics (1–2R) Postlethwait.

BI 407 Undergraduate Research (1–2R) O’Day.

BI 408/508 Laboratory Projects: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–6R)

BI 410/510 Amphibians and Reptiles of Oregon (4) June 23–July 18; required field trips June 27, July 10–13, July 18. Field identification and understanding of ecology, biogeography, and evolution of the common herpetofauna of four major physiographic regions of Oregon. Conservation biology issues addressed. Field trip fee. Prereq: one year of college biology. Titus.

BI 448/548 Field Botany (4) July 21–August 15; required field trips July 26, August 2 and 9. Intensive study of the regional flora; ecology and native uses; sight recognition of prominent species; characteristics of principal plant families; identification using dichotomous keys. Field trip fee. Prereq: BI 213 or 253. Holmes.

BI 452/552 Insect Biology (4) June 23–July 18; required field trips June 28–29. Anatomy, physiology, systematics, and behavior of insects. Insect societies. Lectures, laboratory. Field trip fee. Young.

BI 459/559 Field Ornithology (4) June 23–July 18. Natural history and identification of birds. Fieldwork and lectures emphasizing adaptation, behavior, breeding, distribution, migrations, and -ecology. Mandatory attendance from first day of class. Field trip fee. Gleason.

BI 478/578 Neotropical Ecology (2) June 16–20. Preparation for field study in Ecuador. Examines biogeography, nutrient cycling, productivity, and community structure of the neotropics; natural history of neotropical plants and animals. Sequence with BI 479/579. Prereq: BI 213 or 253. Wetherwax.

BI 479/579 Neotropical Ecology Field Study (6) June 24–July 15. Examines four different ecosystems in Ecuador, from high-elevation paramo to low-elevation Amazonian rain forests. Students design and conduct independent research projects. Prereq: BI 478/578. Wetherwax.

BI 503 Thesis (1–16R)

BI 601 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 602 Supervised College Teaching (1–5R)

BI 603 Dissertation (1–16R)

BI 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 606 Field Studies: [Topic] (1–16R)

BI 608 Special Topics: [Topic] (1–5R)

BI 609 Practicum: [Topic] (1–3R)