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PREPA
TION FOR TEACHING
Students interested in learning more about the preparation involvedfor teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, should refer to theSchool of Education listing located on page 185 of this bulletin.
OBJECTIVES
e objectives of the Department of Biology are to help students be
erunderstand themselves and the living things around them, to develop ascholarly approach to the study of scienti
c information, and to preparefor careers in biology and in medicine.
BIOLOGY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in the1. biological sciences and integrate their knowledge to support learn-ing in other disciplines.Pre-professional graduates will be pro
cient in the biological science2.sections of pre-professional entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, etc.)Graduates will have developed a world view that includes an3.understanding of professional and ethical responsibility regardingpersonal, social, and environmental issues.
ey should know rel-evant biological standards or codes of ethics and be able to use these tomake appropriate ethical judgements.Graduates will be able to think critically and communicate their4.understanding about what constitutes appropriate use of science indistinguishing between fact,
ction, and faith.Students will demonstrate methods of biological research including5.skills in: data acquisition and analysis, writing research proposalsand reports, the ability to design and follow experimental protocols,and presentation of research results. Development of these skillsmay result in opportunities to work with faculty in laboratory and
eld research and share authorship on resultant publications.Students will be able to employ technical skills commonly used for6. biological research.Students will develop leadership skills by participating in the Teach-7.ing Assistant Program, Community Involvement Projects, or aso
cers of clubs centered in the Biology Department (Tri-BetaHonors Society, the Environmental Club, and Pre-Med Club).Students should be able to apply their understanding of biology to8.current events in the popular and scienti
c media.Students will strengthen their learning opportunities through9.increased involvement and participation in Biology classes wherefaculty use innovative presentation, interactive techniques, andtechnology.DEPARTMENT FACULTY
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DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a required emphasis in
one of the following areas: biological science or biomedical scienceMinor in Biology
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
e Department of Biology is commi
ed to providing undergradu-ate students with the opportunity to do research.
e biology faculty are actively engaged in research.
ey welcome quali
ed and highly motivated students to participate with them in their laboratories. Inter-ested students are encouraged to discuss research opportunities withindividual faculty. Limited support in the form of grants and assistant-ships may be available.
FIELD STUDY OF BIOLOGY
To provide
rst-hand experiences in
eld biology, in conjunction withaccumulating book knowledge, we o
er
eldwork-based opportunitiesthrough our Field School. Currently, we coordinate an annual 2-3 week course, typically in late June and July, in a tropical environment.
emost recent trips have involved studies of island herpetofaunas on theBay Islands in Honduras and on Pulau Tioman in Peninsular Malaysia.
e locations, departure date, and duration may change from year to year depending on research objectives.During this course, students plan and conduct
eldwork, includingtravel logistics, equipment selection and coordination, specimen collec-tion and preparation, and organization of a
eld notebook.
e researchconducted during this course has consistently led to publication of ar-ticles in peer-reviewed scienti
c journals.
COURSES TAUGHT ATROSARIO BEACH MARINE STATION *
BIOL 111R Ecosystem Biology (5) (includes lab)BIOL 112R Processes in Biology (5) (includes lab)BIOL 113R Biology of Organisms (5) (includes lab)BIOL 400R Paleobiology (5)BIOL 406R Marine Biology (5)BIOL 408R Biology of Marine Invertebrates (5)BIOL 426R Marine Phycology (5)BIOL 454R Behavior of Marine Organisms (5)BIOL 460R Marine Ecology (5)BIOL 462R Ichthyology (5)BIOL 465R Ornithology (5)BIOL 477R Natural History of Vertebrates (5)BIOL 485R Systematic Botany (5)BIOL 486R Topics in Biology (1-5)BIOL 446R Human Anatomy (5)*
e General Biology series (BIOL 111R -113R) is taught every sum-mer and is a prerequisite for all other Rosario Beach classes. Normally four to six of the upper-division courses are o
ered during any givensummer. To see a current listing of courses o
ered, go on-line torosario.wallawalla.edu.
MAJORS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
Required:
60 units in biology, including:
301L, 302, 302L, 303, 303L, 350 & 405
their
nal year: UNST 404B
1 unit may be applied to the major
om CHEM 491 and 4922 units may be applied
om CHEM 493Required Cognates:
373 & 373L
e student chooses one of the following areas of emphasis:
Biological Science:
BIOL 408, 410, 434, 436, 439, 446, 466, 467, 469, 474, 485, 487,any upper division course taught at Rosario Marine Station
Biomedical Science:
BIOL 434, 436, 439, 446, 466, 474
Biomathematics:
O
ered with the Department of Mathematics and Computing(See requirements listed under that department.)
Biophysics:
O
ered with the Department of Physics(See requirements listed under that department.)
Psychobiology:
O
ered with the Department of Psychology (See requirements listed under that department.)
MINOR
BIOLOGY
Required:
30 units in biology, including:
-ogy courses
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
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COURSES
A student must receive a grade of C or be
er in order for a class to count as a prerequisite for another course.
is applies to both individual andsequenced classes unless otherwise speci
ed. Waiver of any speci
ed course prerequisite requires the approval of the course instructor.
LOWER DIVISION
BIOL 107 Human Biology (4)
e human being as an integrated organism; systems of the body; the basis of healthful living. Four class hours per week. Not open to stu-dents who have taken any other course in physiology, or to studentsmajoring in Biology.
BIOL 111 General Biology I (4)
Introduction to life and its processes. Includes basic biological chem-istry, the biology of the cell (including membranes, respiration, com-munication, and division), genes and inheritance, genomes, DNA, andthe genetic basis of development. Students must earn a C or be
er tomove to BIOL 112 and BIOL 112L. Four class hours per week.
BIOL 111L General Biology I Laboratory (1)
One three-hour laboratory per week, presenting experimental aspectsof the topics presented in BIOL 111. To be taken concurrently withBIOL 111. Students must earn a C or be
er to move to BIOL 112 andBIOL 112L.
BIOL 112 General Biology II (4)
Science-based evidence for the origin of biological diversity, specia-tion, phylogeny, and systematics. Descriptions of vertebrate and in- vertebrate diversity. Includes the principles of animal form, function,nutrition, circulation, immunity, excretion, hormones, reproduction,development, and neuronal systems. Students must earn a C or be
erto move to BIOL 113 and BIOL 113L. Four class hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 & 111L
BIOL 112L General Biology II Laboratory (1)
One three-hour laboratory per week, presenting experimental aspectsof the topics presented in BIOL 112. To be taken concurrently withBIOL 112. Students must earn a C or be
er to move to BIOL 113 andBIOL 113L.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 & 111L
BIOL 113 General Biology III (4)
Introduction to plant biology, including photosynthesis, evolution,transport, nutrition, reproduction, and environmental responses. Additionally includes basic ecological principles and processes and behavioral ecology. Four class hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 & 112L
BIOL 113L General Biology III Laboratory (1)
One three-hour laboratory per week, presenting experimental aspectsof the topics presented in BIOL 113. To be taken concurrently withBIOL 113.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 & 112L
BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
A systematic approach to the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology. Designed primarily for students in associate and baccalaureate degree programs in allied health sciences and nursing.Topics covered are: organization of the body, cells, tissues, integumen-tary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.
ree classes, one hour each, and two three-hour laboratories per week. Does not apply toward a major in biology.
BIOL 132 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
A systematic approach to the integrated study of human anatomy andphysiology. Designed primarily for students in associate and bacca-laureate degree programs in allied health and nursing. Topics coveredare: special senses, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphat-ic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, andreproductive system. Four class hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Does not apply toward a major in biology.
Prerequisite: BIOL 131
BIOL 185 Basic Medical Microbiology (5)
Surveys human pathogens and diseases and provides a medicine- based overview of related concepts, such as bacterial metabolismand reproduction, drugs, drug resistance, and basic immunology.Designed primarily for students expecting to enter the allied healthsciences (nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, etc.) Four classhours and three laboratory hours per week. Does not apply toward amajor in biology.
BIOL 221 Tools and Methods I (1)
is is an introductory laboratory methods course which developsstudent skills in notebook journaling, experimental design, problemsolving, and biotechniques. Students learn to determine protein con-centrations using protein concentration curves, separate and deter-mine MW of proteins using the SDS-PAGE, and also measure enzymeactivity. Students learn to do calculations to make solutions, use bal-ances and pH meters and also become pro
cient in the use of spec-trophotometers and centrifuges. Meets for a three-hour time periodonce per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 113 &113L
BIOL 222 Tools and Methods II (1)
is laboratory course builds on information presented in Tools andMethods I. In addition to the laboratory skills developed in BIOL 221,particular interest is given to techniques and concepts in microbiology and molecular biology. Students learn the Gram stain method, bacterial transformation, DNA electrophoresis, the polymerase chainreaction (PCR) and aseptic techniques for performing transfers inmicrobiology and molecular biology. Students are introduced to theprinciples of the scienti
c method and experimental design. Meets fora three-hour time period once per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 221
BIOL 223 Tools and Methods III (1)
is course instructs students in methods of scienti
c study. Initially,students are presented with a number of di
erent approaches, whichare discussed by faculty, in order to study particular phenomena; stu-dents develop hypotheses and then take measurements to test theirhypotheses.
e use of appropriate controlled variables and methodsof graphical presentation is discussed. A brief introduction to statis-tical methods is included so that appropriate methods and samplesizes can be proposed. Students are guided in the development of ahypothesis-based research proposal, do a literature search, and then write and present a research proposal. Meets for a three-hour time pe-riod once a week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 222
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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