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1.00 Credits
Field trip experience designed to introduce the relationships among plants, animals and the general geologic formation of various life zones for the Oregon Coast.
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2.00 Credits
Field trip experience designed to introduce the relationships among plants, animals and the general geologic formation of various life zones for the Malheur geographical area.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the structure and function of soils including the soil food web, composting and compost tea, and the basics of biogeochemical cycling. Explores basic plant anatomy and growing flowers, vegetables and fruits in the Pacific Northwest. Includes organic pest control, beneficial insects and pruning and grafting. The laboratory will elucidate these concepts. An interest in plants and a basic high school biology course are recommended
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4.00 Credits
An introductory course to the biology of birds of the Pacific Northwest. Emphasizes learning bird identification in the field by sight and sound. Aspects of avian ecology, natural history, and behavior will be studied. The student will be introduced to field techniques for identifying and studying birds. Recommended completion of WR 115 or placement into WR 121.
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4.00 Credits
Examines major environmental questions facing the world today. Includes population growth, matter and energy resources, ecosystems, pollution, and environment and society. Explores broad range of environmental issues--including sustainability, the interconnection of the economy with ecosystem, short-term versus longterm gains, and the trade-offs in balancing problems and solutions. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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4.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to work independently on an individualized area of study within biology under the sponsorship and guidance of a biology faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to concepts of ecology. Includes lecture component covering the concepts of ecology and diversity of life and a field component surveying plants, animals, or other kingdoms, and interactions with their environment. May involve national or international travel. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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4.00 Credits
A laboratory science course designed to have students develop knowledge about plant anatomy, physiology, how humans interact with plants, and particularly taxonomy with an evolutionary focus. Areas covered include mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Recommended for students interested in agriculture, horticulture, ethnobotany, and general botany. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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5.00 Credits
First term of a three term sequence for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes introduction to science, biochemistry, metabolism, the cell, molecular biology, and reproduction. Recommended: High school biology and chemistry in the past seven years. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores, and MTH 60 or higher. Prerequisite/Concurrent: CH 100 or above; or instructor permission.
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5.00 Credits
Second part of a three-quarter sequence designed for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, predental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Topics include: inheritance, the genetic code, modern and classical genetics, evolution, diversity, and systematics. This course may include some dissection of plants and animals. Prerequisite: BI 211 and its prerequisite requirements.
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