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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Important fishes of the Pacific Northwest. Identification, classification, and basic biology of freshwater fishes of the Pacific Northwest. Introduction to fishery management concepts. Overview of factors affecting salmon in the Columbia River Basin. Previous high school or college biology recommended. [NS, SE]
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3.00 Credits
A forest management course including the structure and function of trees, soils, forest ecology, forest insects and diseases, timber management, fire management, and forest economy. Class will occasionally meet off campus and a Saturday field trip is required. [NS, SE]
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the biology, ecology, evolution, and geographic distribution of Pacific Northwest reptiles and amphibians. [NS, SE]
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2.00 Credits
Survey of the major of organisms including animals, plants, fungi, protozoa, bacteria, archaea and prions. Cannot receive credit for both BIOL 146 and BIOL 217. [NS, SE]
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5.00 Credits
The marine environment (physical and chemical properties), its plants, bacteria, animal life (vertebrates, invertebrates), ecosystems, fisheries and pollution. [NS, SE]
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4.00 Credits
The structure and function of the human body as it relates to homeostasis, health, disease and the environment. Concepts to be covered include human organization, processing, transporting, integration/coordination, reproduction, genetic, and evolution/ ecology. Can be used as a science distribution requirement. Formerly BIOL 160. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 160 and BIOL 164. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 165 recommended. [NS, SE]
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory study of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to homeostasis, health, disease, and the environment. Concurrent enrollment in, or completion of BIOL 164, and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 011, for one credit required. Formerly BIOL 161. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 161 and BIOL 165. Concurrent enrollment in, or completion of BIOL 164, and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 011, for one credit required. [NS, SE]
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to a variety of genetics topics, including nature versus, forensic sciences, patterns of inheritance, pedigree analysis, diseases, genetically modified organisms, gene therapy, cloning, and eugenics. Course will also focus on realized and/or potential impacts on society. Note: Human Genetics Laboratory (BIOL 168) meets on campus (WSUV) and can be taken along with this class to complete the five credits toward the AA degree lab science distribution requirement. Formerly BIOL 162. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 162 and BIOL 167.
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2.00 Credits
An introductory course that explores a variety of genetics topics through hands-on activities, simulations, presentation, and discussions. Activities may include DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digestions, electrophoresis, recombinant DNA, bacterial transformation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mutagenesis, genetically modified foods, antibiotic resistance, genetic crosses, genetic mapping, population genetics, and DNA databases. The total course fee is $50.00, which includes all lab materials. No additional textbooks are required. Prerequisite: A grade of "B-" or better in BIOL 167 (162), BIOL& 100 (104), or BIOL164 (160), or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 167, or consent of instructor. Formerly BIOL 163. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 163 and BIOL 168.
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3.00 Credits
Study of biological science and ethics. Ethical principles and theories are used in solving bioethical dilemmas. Concepts studied include genetic engineering, inherited disorders, cloning, physician assisted suicide, allocation of health resources, organ donation, and environmental ethics. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 180 and HUM 180. [HA, NS, SE]
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