BIOLOGY/BOTANY
Biology Course Descriptions
Botany Course Descriptions
Entomolgy Course Descriptions

http://www.eou.edu/~jrinehar/biodept.htm

Program Faculty:

Karen Antell
Burr Betts
Laura Mahrt
John Rinehart
Dennis Swanger

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Biology/Botany degree provides knowledge of the biological sciences necessary for students pursuing careers, graduate study, or professional study for which a baccalaureate degree is appropriate.
The courses provide knowledge needed by students in related fields, such as nursing, secondary education, wildlife, agriculture, and forestry, as well as providing knowledge desired by students majoring in other disciplines both within and outside of the School of Arts and Sciences. Other objectives include emphasizing to students the importance of experience and proficiency in several sciences; helping students develop and use precise, critical and independent thought; increasing students' perception, understanding, and appreciation of themselves and their environment; creating in students an awareness of and interest in the role of biological sciences in meeting social and economic needs; and to make available residents of Eastern Oregon the individual and combined resources of the biology faculty.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students completing a major in biology will be able to:

- Demonstrate knowledge of funda- mental organism structure, function, and systematics.

- Utilize the principles of Mendelian genetics and molecular biology to think critically and solve problems.

- Demonstrate an understanding of basic ecology.

- Demonstrate an understanding of physiology at the level of the cell and the organism.

- Demonstrate an understanding of general chemistry, organic chemistry, general physics, mathematics, and statistics.

- Demonstrate the ability to research a current topic in biology by utilizing multiple, diverse reference methods.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the central role evolution plays in all areas of biology.

- Demonstrate successful completion of the WPE.

- Score at or above the 50th percentile on the ACAT Comprehensive Biology Examination.

- Demonstrate the ability to use micro- computers and software by completing microcomputer assignments in lab courses.

MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

Students will be assessed using a number of criteria. First, all students completing a biology major must do so with an overall minimum GPA of 2.00 and no grade lower than a "C-" in required biology courses. Second, students must complete all homework, writing assignments, exams, and other assigned work as required for each course. Third, students will be required to demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a wide variety of upper division lecture and lab courses. Finally, students will be required in several mandatory courses to research and summarize current research both in the primary literature and in review articles.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS
OR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

1. Complete Eastern graduation requirements.

2. Complete a minimum of 52 hours of biology courses with a grade of "C-" or better in each required course, including:

a. Each of the following principles courses:

BIOL 211, 212, 213 Prin of Biol (15)
or
*BOT 201or BIOL 211,
BOT 202, BOT 203 or BIOL 334Plant Biol & Plant Tax (15)
BIOL 341, 342 Genetics (8)
BIOL 357 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 358 General Ecology Lab (1)
BIOL 431 Cell Structure and Function (5)
BIOL 432 Animal Physiology (5)
or
BIOL 433 Plant Physiology (5)
BIOL 407 Seminar (1)
BIOL 490 Evolution (3)

b. At least 10 hours selected from the following list of organism courses:

BIOL 317, 318 Vertebrate Structure (10)
BIOL 320 Ornithology (2)
BIOL 321 Mammalogy (2)
BIOL 323 General Microbiology (5)
*BIOL 334 Plant Taxonomy (5)
BIOL 347 Invertebrate Zoology (5)
*BIOL 421 Agrostology (4)

*If BOT 202 and BIOL 334 or BOT 203 are taken instead of BIOL 211, 212, 213 as the introductory sequence, then BIOL 334 and BIOL 421 cannot be used to satisfy the 10-hour organism course requirement.

3. Complete at least one course in Plant Biology.

4. Complete General Chemistry

(CHEM 204, 205, 206; 15 hours) and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 334, 335, 336; 9 hours).

5. Complete one of the following: one term of General Physics (PHYS 201, 202 or 203; 4 hours) or one course in calculus (4 hours; may not also be counted toward the 12 hour mathematics requirement) or one course in computer programming (4 hours).

6. Complete 12 hours of mathematics at or above the level of Math 111 (may include up to 6 hours of computer science at or above the 200 level). Statistics (STAT 315 or PSY 327 or the equivalent) must be included in the 12 hours.

7. Obtain a GPA of 2.00 for all biology courses in addition to at least a "C-" in all required biology courses.

TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM

Fall

BIOL 211 [1] Principles of Biology (5)
CHEM 204 [2] General Chemistry (5)
General Education & Elective Courses [3] (5)

Winter

BIOL 212 [1] Principles of Biology (5)
CHEM 205 [2] General Chemistry (5)
General Education & Elective Courses [3] (6)

Spring

BIOL 213 [1] Principles of Biology (5)
CHEM 206 [2] Qualitative Analysis (5)
General Education & Elective Courses [3] (6)

TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM

Fall

CHEM 334 Organic Chemistry I (3)
General Education or Elective Courses [3] (8)
Organism Course (5)

Winter

CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II (3)
Organism Course (5)
General Education or Elective Courses [3] (8)

Spring

CHEM 336 Organic Chemistry III (3)
General Education or
Elective Courses [3] (13)
STAT 315 or PSY 327 (4 or 5)

TYPICAL THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM

Fall

PHYS 201 Introduction to Physics (4)
General Education and
Elective Courses [3] (12)

Winter

BIOL 341 Genetics (4)
BIOL 407 Seminar (1)
General Education and
Elective Courses [3] (11)

Spring

BIOL 342 Genetics (4)
BIOL 357 Ecology (4)
BIOL 358 Ecology Laboratory (1)
General Education and Elective Courses [3] (7)

TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM

Fall

BIOL 431 Cell Structure & Function (5)
General Education or
Elective Courses [3] (10)

Winter

BIOL 432 Animal Physiology (5) OR
BIOL 433 Plant Physiology (5)
General Education or
Elective Courses [3] (11)

Spring

BIOL 490 Evolution (3)
General Education or
Elective Courses [3] (13)

Note:

[1] Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in a college level chemistry sequence.

[2] Students not meeting admission requirements to CHEM 204, 205 should take appropriate level math and general education courses and perhaps CHEM 101, 102, 103.

[3] Selected to meet general education requirements or to meet biology program requirement of one year of mathematics at or above the level of Math 111.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN BIOLOGY

This minor is also available via the Division of Distance Education

1. A minimum of 30 graded credit hours in biology, including at least 15 upper division hours, selected from the following:

a. BIOL 211, 212, 213 (Principles of Biology, 15 hours); or BIOL 101 or BOT 201; BOT 202, BIOL 334 or BOT 203 (Plant Biology and Plant Taxonomy, 13-15 hours).

b. At least one organism course, such as:

BIOL 317 Vertebrate Structure (5)
BIOL 318 Vertebrate Structure (5)
BIOL 320 Ornithology (2)
BIOL 321 Mammalogy (2)
BIOL 323 General Microbiology (5)
*BIOL 334 Plant Taxonomy (5)
BIOL 347 Invertebrate Zoology (5)
*BIOL 421 Agrostology (4)

*If BOT 202 and BIOL 334 are taken as the introductory sequence, then BIOL 334 and BIOL 421 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

c. At least one principles course, such as:

BIOL 319 Vertebrate Natural History (3)
BIOL 341 Genetics (4)
BIOL 342 Genetics (4)
BIOL 350 Animal Behavior (4)
BIOL 357 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 431 Cell Structure and Function (5)
BIOL 432 Animal Physiology (5)
BIOL 433 Plant Physiology (5)
BIOL 445 Immunology (3)
BIOL 451 Developmental Biology (4)

2. A grade of "C-" or better in each course counting toward the minor. Obtain an overall GPA of 2.00 for all biology courses counting toward the minor.

3. A minimum of 10 hours counting toward the minor must be completed at Eastern Oregon University.

BIOL 101 - Intro to Biology
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Integrated study of biology including a discussion of the nature of science, evolution, cell biology, genetics, physiology and ecology of plants and animals, including man. Prerequisites: BIOL 101: MATH 070

BIOL 101R - Intro Biol Recit
Credits: .00

BIOL 102 - Intro to Biology
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Integrated study of biology including a discussion of the nature of science, evolution, cell biology, genetics, physiology and ecology of plants and animals, including man. Prerequisites: BIOL 102: MATH 070, BIOL 101

BIOL 103 - Intro to Biology
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Integrated study of biology including a discussion of the nature of science, evolution, cell biology, genetics, physiology and ecology of plants and animals, including man. Prerequisites: BIOL 103: MATH 070, BIOL 101, 102

BIOL 104 - Intro Biol Lab
Credits: 1.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Survey of biological laboratory topics for the non-major student.Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or equivalent.

BIOL 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

BIOL 210 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest to students and faculty.

BIOL 211 - Prin of Biology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Basic concepts of modern biology. 211-Cellular chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics; 212-Molecular and develop-mental biology, evolution, morphology and diversity of major taxonomic groups; 213-Plant and animal physiology, ecology, and animal behavior.Prerequisites:BIOL 211: Co-requisite, CHEM 204 (preferred) or CHEM 101.

BIOL 211L - Prin of Biol Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 212 - Prin of Biology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Basic concepts of modern biology. 211-Cellular chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics; 212-Molecular and develop-mental biology, evolution, morphology and diversity of major taxonomic groups; 213-Plant and animal physiology, ecology, and animal behavior.Prerequisites:BIOL 212: BIOL 211, and co-requisite, CHEM 205 (preferred) or CHEM 102.

BIOL 212L - Prin of Biol Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 213 - Prin of Biology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Basic concepts of modern biology. 211-Cellular chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics; 212-Molecular and develop-mental biology, evolution, morphology and diversity of major taxonomic groups; 213-Plant and animal physiology, ecology, and animal behavior.Prerequisites:BIOL 213: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212, college level chemistry.

BIOL 213L - Prin of Biol Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 221 - Intro Microbiol
Credits: 4.00

BIOL 221L - Intro Micro Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 231 - Human Anat & Physiology
Credits: 4.00
Introduction to the principles of human anatomy and physiology. Includes cell biology, histology, integument, skeletal, and muscle anatomy and physiology. The cat is used as an anatomical model and the student and other organisms are used for the physiological portion in the laboratory segment of this course.Prerequisite: CHEM 103.

BIOL 231L - Hum Anat/Phys Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 232 - Human Anat & Physiology
Credits: 4.00
Continuation of the principles of human anatomy and physiology. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, reproductive and endocrine systems. The cat is used as an anatomical model and the student and other organisms are used for the physiological portion in the laboratory segment of this course.Prerequisite: BIOL 231.

BIOL 232L - Hum Anat/Phys Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 234 - Intro Microbiology
Credits: 4.00
Basic microbiology emphasizing bacteria and viruses, functions of the immune response in preventing and promoting disease, survey of microorganisms patho-genic to humans, laboratory methods for handling and studying bacteria.Prerequisites: CHEM 101, 102, 103.

BIOL 234L - Intro Microbiol Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 310 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest to the general public. Prerequisites: An introductory biology sequence for majors or non-majors.

BIOL 317 - Vertebrate Structure
Credits: 5.00
Taxonomy, evolution, comparative anatomy, and histology of the vertebrates.Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence.
Restrictions:

BIOL 317L - Vertebrate Struct Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 318 - Vertebrate Structure
Credits: 5.00
Taxonomy, evolution, comparative anatomy, and histology of the vertebrates.Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence. BIOL 317 prerequisite for BIOL 318.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 318L - Vertebrate Struct Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 319 - Vertebrate Natural Hist
Credits: 3.00
Ecology and behavior of vertebrates including temperature and moisture adaptations, feeding, communication, reproduction, and zoogeography. Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence*.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 320 - Ornithology
Credits: 2.00
Taxonomy, natural history, and identification of birds, emphasizing local species.Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence*.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 320L - Ornithology Lab
Credits: .00

BIOL 321 - Mammalogy
Credits: 2.00
Taxonomy, natural history, and identification of mammals, emphasizing local species.Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence*.

BIOL 323 - General Microbiology
Credits: 5.00
Survey of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms emphasizing bacteria and viruses. Classification, evolution, cytology, genetics, physiology, and ecology of microorganisms; laboratory techniques for isolating, culturing, and identifying microorganisms.Prerequisites: A majors-level general biology or principles sequence*.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 323L - Gen Microbiology Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 334 - Plant Taxonomy
Credits: 5.00
Principles of plant classification, collection and identification. Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213; or BIOL 101or BOT 201, BOT 202.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 334L - Plant Tax Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 341 - Genetics
Credits: 4.00
Classical and modern principles of genetics emphasizing experimental design and interpretation.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*; and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 341L - Genetics Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 342 - Genetics
Credits: 4.00
Classical and modern principles of genetics emphasizing experimental design and interpretation.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*; and junior class standing. BIOL 341 and CHEM 334 prerequisites for BIOL 342.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 342L - Genetics Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 347 - Invertebrate Zoo
Credits: 5.00
Introduction to the comparative biology of the invertebrates with an emphasis on taxonomy, evolution, and comparative anatomy. Includes an introduction to the principles of parasitology.Prerequisites:A majors-level biology sequence*.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 347L - Invert Zoo Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 350 - Animal Behavior
Credits: 4.00
Evolutionary approach to the proximate and ultimate causes of behavior, including instincts and learning, sensory perception, behavioral control and organization, and the adaptiveness of behavior.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 357 - Gen Ecology
Credits: 4.00
An introduction to the principles of ecology including organism adaptations, population ecology, and community structure and function.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence* and Junior class standing (preferred).
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 358 - Gen Ecology Lab
Credits: 1.00
(Writing Intensive) An introduction to ecological methods, data analysis, and scientific writing. Prerequisites or co-requisite: BIOL 357, STAT 315 or STAT 327 (preferred).
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

BIOL 401 - Research
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 405 - Reading and Conference
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 407 - Seminar
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
(Writing Intensive) Student lectures and written papers on aspects of a broad topic of interest.Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213; or BIOL 101, BOT 202, BIOL 334; and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 410 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest to students and faculty.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*; and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 421 - Agrostology
Credits: 4.00
Classification and identification of grasses of the United States. Prerequisite: BIOL 334 or BOT 203.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 421L - Agrostology Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 431 - Cell Struct/Function
Credits: 5.00
Intensive study of the structure and function of biological systems from the molecular to the tissue level. Emphasizes the molecular biology of cells and the regulatory mechanisms for biochemical and physio-logical processes.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*; CHEM 334 and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 432 - Animal Physiology
Credits: 5.00
(Writing Intensive) Principles of animal physiology, emphasizing homeostatic control mechanisms, functional, and fundamental inter-relationships between interacting systems in various invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Emphasizes research approaches.Prerequisites: BIOL 431; and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 432L - Animal Phys Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 433 - Plant Physiology
Credits: 5.00
(Writing Intensive) Physical and biochemical processes of plant functions, including water relations, photosynthesis, and growth and development. Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213; or BIOL 101 or BOT 201, BOT 202.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 433L - Plant Phys Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 445 - Immunology
Credits: 3.00
Fundamentals of immunochemistry, cellular immunology, and immunogenetics; current applications of immunological techniques; immune system dysfunctions and immunologically-related diseases.Prerequisites: A majors-level biology sequence*; CHEM 334; and junior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 451 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 4.00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 451L - Develop Biol Lab
Credits: .00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

BIOL 490 - Evolution
Credits: 3.00
Writing Intensive, Capstone) A capstone experience in biology providing a synthesis of the principles of biology in the context of evolutionary theory. Prerequisites: BIOL 357, 341, 342, 431, and 432 or 433; and senior class standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Junior
Sophomore

BIOL 505 - BIOL 505
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Undergraduate
Non-Admitted Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate

BIOL 510 - BIOL 510
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest. Taught only during summer session. Prerequisites: An introductory sequence in biology; graduate standing.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Undergraduate
Non-Admitted Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate

*A majors-level biology sequence would consist of BIOL 211, 212, 213 OR any three-term introductory botany sequence.
Students not pursuing a major in biology may use BIOL 101 in place of BIOL 211 or BOT 201.

BOTANY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BOT 201 - Plant Biology I
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Introduction to plant cell structure and function. Prerequisite: None.

BOT 201L - Plant Biol I Lab
Credits: .00

BOT 202 - Plant Biol II
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Comparative biology of plants. A survey of the plant kingdoms emphasizing life cycles, morphological features and anatomy. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 211.

BOT 202L - Plant Biol II Lab
Credits: .00

BOT 203 - Plant Biology
Credits: 5.00
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Vascular plant taxonomy and spring flower identification. Prerequisite: BIOL 101, 102 OR BIOL 211, 212 OR BOT 201, 202.

BOT 350 - Intro Plant Path
Credits: 4.00
WINTER Infectious and noninfectious plant diseases; nature of pathogens and pathogenesis; influence of environment, and principles of control. Prerequisite: Introductory botany. Lec/lab.

BOT 350L - Intro Plant Path Lab
Credits: .00

ENTOMOLOGY

ENT 311 - Insect Pest Mgmt
Credits: 5.00
FALL Recognition, biology, and management of injurious and beneficial insects; insects and human welfare. Concurrent laboratory is designed to illustrate principles of insect pest management in agricultural cropping systems. Prerequisite: One year college biology.

ENT 311L - Insect Pest Mgmt Lab
Credits: .00