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Term: Spring 2024

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BIO 555 - Philosophy Of Biology: This course is aimed at engaging students in a reading and discussion based exposition of the philosophical considerations behind core concepts and ideas in the biological sciences. The goal of the course is to raise student awareness and understanding of the intersections of biology and philosophy as they relate to major biological theories, such as the theory of biological evolution, and foundational biological concepts, such as the concept of biological species. Course participants should be prepared and able to read, digest and discuss primary and secondary source materials. Cross-listed with SCI 555. Letter grade only
BIO 504 - Pan-biology: This seminar serves as an introduction to the study of the Biological Sciences at the graduate level. The intent of the course is to introduce students to fundamental concepts and controversies from across the field of Biology, including original works by many of the major contributors who have shaped biological theory. Letter grade only.
BIO 100 - Principles Of Biology: Introduces basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Not available for credit in the major or minor. Letter grade only.
BIO 551 - Developmental Biology: The cellular and molecular biology of animal development. Co-convened with BIO 451C. Letter grade only.
BIO 451C - Developmental Biology: The cellular and molecular biology of animal development. Co-convened with BIO 551. Letter grade only.
BIO 682 - Quantitative Biology: Introduces quantitative analysis of biological data, including the treatment of field and lab data by computer programming languages, statistical packages and/or mathematical models. Letter grade only. Maybe repeated for up to 9 units.
BIO 441 - Conservation Biology: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Cross-listed with ENV 440. Letter grade only.
BIO 300 - Human Biology: Series of independent mini courses dealing with aspects of biology and human conditions. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. Each repeat must be a different topic than previously taken.
BSC 441 - Conservation Biology: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Letter grade only.
BIO 571 - Field Biology: Natural history of organisms common to Arizona. 1-2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated as needed for credit.
BIO 680 - Biological Techniques: Selected topics on techniques used in modern field and lab research. May be repeated for credit. 2 hrs. lecture (3 hrs. lab at instructor's option). Instructor consent required. Pass/Fail or letter grade.
BIO 373 - Marine Biology: Behavior, ecology, biogeography, and evolution of marine organisms relative to the physics and geology of the ocean. Letter grade only.
BSC 331 - Developmental Biology: Principles of development in amphibians, birds, and mammals. Letter grade only.
BSC 373 - Marine Biology: Behavior, ecology, biogeography, and evolution of marine organisms relative to the physics and geology of the ocean. Letter grade only.
BSC 435C - Evolutionary Biology: Evolution of organisms, including variation, natural selection, adaptation, population genetics, speciation, patterns and rates of evolution, phylogenetics, and the fossil record. Letter grade only.
BIO 551H - Developmental Biology - Honors: The cellular and molecular biology of animal development. Letter grade only.
BSC 344 - Cellular And Molecular Biology: Organization and function of biological molecules, cell diversity, cell structure and function, and cell interaction and differentiation. Letter grade only.
BIO 344 - Cellular And Molecular Biology: Organization and function of biological molecules, cell diversity, cell structure and function, and cell interaction and differentiation. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 340.
SCI 555 - Philosophy Of Biology: This course is aimed at engaging students in a reading and discussion based exposition of the philosophical considerations behind core concepts and ideas in the biological sciences. The goal of the course is to raise student awareness and understanding of the intersections of biology and philosophy as they relate to major biological theories, such as the theory of biological evolution, and foundational biological concepts, such as the concept of biological species. Course participants should be prepared and able to read, digest and discuss primary and secondary source materials. Cross-listed with BIO 555. Letter grade only.
BIO 300H - Human Biology - Honors: Series of independent mini courses dealing with aspects of biology and human conditions. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. Each repeat must be a different topic than previously taken
BIO 441H - Conservation Biology - Honors: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Letter grade only.
BSC 441L - Conservation Biology Lab: Combines class field studies and independent research investigating the scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity. Requires several extended weekend field trips. Letter grade only.
BIO 557 - Chemical And Molecular Biology Of Cancer: This course covers the mechanisms, targets and therapeutics of cancer, including the definition and molecular basis of cancer as a disease state, components of the regulatory machinery through which cell division is controlled, and processes through which these mechanisms fall. The course also provides insight into how molecular knowledge of these processes is being applied to develop new therapeutic strategies. Cross-listed with CHM 567. Letter grade only.
BIO 464 - Field Biology Research: Field Biology Research and Field Biology Research Lab combine to provide a complete research experience from conception to presentation with a focus on research making use of elevation gradients. The lecture component includes understanding the literature and motivation for research, developing hypotheses and research methods, and the synthesis and presentation of results. The lab component includes field trips and observation, indoor and outdoor data collection activities, and data analysis. The two components are co-requisite. Co-convened with BIO 564. Letter grade only.
BIO 464L - Field Biology Research Lab: Field Biology Research and Field Biology Research Lab combine to provide a complete research experience from conception to presentation with a focus on research making use of elevation gradients. The lecture component includes understanding the literature and motivation for research, developing hypotheses and research methods, and the synthesis and presentation of results. The lab component includes field trips and observation, indoor and outdoor data collection activities, and data analysis. The two components are co-requisite. Co-convened with BIO 564L. Letter grade only.
BSC 303 - Biology Beyond Earth: Can life as we know it be found beyond Earth? To address this question this course will explore the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. Fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, astronomy, and other relevant sciences will be utilized to understand both the necessary components of life and the habitable environments on exoplanetary bodies.
BIO 564 - Field Biology Research: Field Biology Research and Field Biology Research Lab combine to provide a complete research experience from conception to presentation with a focus on research making use of elevation gradients. The lecture component includes understanding the literature and motivation for research, developing hypotheses and research methods, and the synthesis and presentation of results in a scientific paper format. The lab component includes field trips and observation, indoor and outdoor data collection activities, mentorship of undergraduate students, data analysis and data archiving. The two components are co-requisite. Co-convened with BIO 464. Letter grade only.
BIO 564L - Field Biology Research Lab: Field Biology Research and Field Biology Research Lab combine to provide a complete research experience from conception to presentation with a focus on research making use of elevation gradients. The lecture component includes understanding the literature and motivation for research, developing hypotheses and research methods, and the synthesis and presentation of results in a scientific paper format. The lab component includes field trips and observation, indoor and outdoor data collection activities, mentorship of undergraduate students, data analysis and data archiving. The two components are co-requisite. Co-convened with BIO 464L. Letter grade only.
ENV 540 - Conservation Biology: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology and genetics, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological analyses. Co-convened with ENV 440. Letter grade or Pass/Fail.
ENV 440 - Conservation Biology: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Co-convened with ENV 540. Cross-listed with BIO 441. Letter grade only.
BIO 367 - Global Change Biology: This course will apply ecological concepts to address how environmental changes impact organisms, communities, and ecosystems and explore mitigation and conservation strategies in the face of global change. Letter grade only.
BIO 373H - Marine Biology - Honors: Behavior, ecology, biogeography, and evolution of marine organisms relative to the physics and geology of the ocean. Letter grade only.
BIO 484 - Human Tissue Biology: Investigation of the microanatomy, function, and the structural basis of physiology of human cells, tissues, and organs in a combined lecture and laboratory. Letter grade only.
BIO 244 - Fundamental Evolutionary Biology: Fundamentals of evolutionary theory including natural selection, adaptation, species concepts and speciation, basics of phylogenetics and population genetics as well as patterns of diversification and extinction. Letter grade only.
BIO 100L - Principles Of Biology Lab: Investigates examples of life, with focus on our understanding of evolution, environment, heredity, body form, and function. Not available for credit in the major or minor. Letter grade only.
ANT 379 - Biological Anthropology: In-depth survey of topics and methods in physical anthropology: paleoanthropology, primate ecology, method and theory. Required for major. Letter grade only.
ANT 271 - Human Biological Variation: Evolutionary trends in modern humans, biology of contemporary population, population genetics. Letter grade only.
ENV 540L - Conservation Biology Lab: Combines class field studies and independent research investigating the scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity. Requires several all-day Saturday field trips. Co-convened with ENV 440L.Pass/Fail or letter grade.
ENV 440H - Conservation Biology - Honors: Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Letter grade only.
ENV 440L - Conservation Biology Lab: Combines class field studies and independent research investigating the scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity. Requires several extended weekend field trips. Co-convened with ENV 540L. Letter grade only.
FOR 240 - Introduction To Conservation Biology: Explores the practical issues related to people and society in maintaining the earth's biological diversity. Discusses the social environment and how to implement successful conservation of biodiversity. Letter grade only.
CHM 567 - Chemical And Molecular Biology Of Cancer: This course covers the mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics of cancer, including the definition and molecular basis of cancer as a disease state, components of the regulatory machinery through which cell division is controlled, and processes through which these mechanisms fall. The course also provided insight into how molecular knowledge of these processes is being applied to develop new therapeutic strategies. Cross-listed with BIO 557. Letter grade only.
PLD 311 - Human Biological Perspectives: Have you ever wondered why humans behave the way that they do? In this course we will explore the biological basis of human behavior; we will learn about how the human brain and body processes the world, discover how input from the world shapes our innate behaviors, and discuss how individual differences in our biology form the basis for our human experience (i.e. emotion, stress, learning). The aim of this course is to develop a foundational understanding of human biology and be able to appreciate how subtle individual differences in biological processing can lead to different perspectives and experiences. In addition to exploring the "why" and "how" we, as humans, are shaped by our physiology, we will also touch on the scientific process, where and how to find credible scientific information, and how to apply scientific research to any field that deals with aspects of human behavior (e.g. advertising, management, education, etc.). To these ends, this General Studies course applies Quantitative Reasoning as an essential skill, to promote Scientific Literacy in the Social Sciences, a core knowledge area. Letter grade only.
FOR 504 - Current Topics In Wildlife Ecology And Applied Conservation Biology: The class will evaluate primary literature (instructor will provide the reading list) on a current topic in wildlife ecology or conservation biology, with an emphasis on applied ecology and conservation interventions. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
EPS 640 - Biological Bases Of Development And Behavior: This course provides an overview of the neural mechanisms underlying human development and behavior. Core components of neuroscience are reviewed, including history, development, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, research, assessment and treatment. Psychological constructs including language, learning and memory, emotion, spatial behavior, and attention,/consciousness are reviewed. Brain injury and developmental, neurological, and psychiatric disorders are examined in conjunction with the role of the brain's plasticity. Letter grade only.
BIO 365W - Writing In The Biological Sciences: This course provides students with practice in biological writing for both technical and non-technical audiences, with the goal of fostering development of effective communication of scientific information by majors in the biological sciences. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only.
BIO 365WH - Writing In The Biological Sciences - Honors: This course provides students with practice in biological writing for both technical and non-technical audiences, with the goal of fostering development of effective communication of scientific information by majors in the biological sciences. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only.
BIO 344H - Cellular And Molecular Biology - Honors: Organization and function of biological molecules, cell diversity, cell structure and function, and cell interaction and differentiation. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 340.
BIO 310 - Scientific Concepts In Human Biology: Systems and processes of the human body integrated with an understanding of health and disease. Letter grade only. Recommended: high school biology or chemistry. Not available for credit in the major or minor.
ENV 440LH - Conservation Biology Lab - Honors: Combines class field studies and independent research investigating the scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity. Requires several extended weekend field trips. Letter grade only.
FOR 240H - Introduction To Conservation Biology - Honors: Explores the practical issues related to people and society in maintaining the earth's biological diversity. Discusses the social environment and how to implement successful conservation of biodiversity. Letter grade only.
AHB 365 - Environmental And Biological Foundations Of Human Behavior: Course content engages students in the understanding of the biological basis for our decision-making, substance use, mental health, learning and loving patterns. Students will explore the role of the nervous system, brain functions and the use of psychopharmacology on adults in industrialized countries. Students analyzes behavioral and biological theories with special regards to their relevance to individuals, families, groups, organization, institutions and communities; and the consideration of social, cultural, and economic factors affecting human behavior. Letter grade only.
BIO 322 - Entomology: Biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of insects. Letter grade only.
BIO 322H - Entomology - Honors: Biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of insects. Letter grade only.
BIO 181L - Unity Of Life I Laboratory: Introduces experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biological sciences. Letter grade only.
BIO 181R - Unity Of Life I Recitation: Optional recitation section covering problem-solving techniques in biology. Not available for credit in the major or minor. Pass/Fail only.
BIO 182 - Unity Of Life II: Lives Of Multicellular Organisms: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying organismal principles of life on earth. Letter grade only.
BIO 182H - Unity Of Life II: Lives Of Multicellular Organisms - Honors: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying organismal principles of life on earth. Letter grade only.
BSC 460 - Principles Of Biochemistry: Principles of biochemistry emphasizing biologically important compounds and their functions and metabolism in living cells. Letter grade only.
BSC 460L - Biochemistry Lab: Principles of Biochemistry lab emphasizing biologically important compounds and their functions and metabolism. Letter grade only.
AIS 470 - Traditional Ethno-biological Knowledge Of Indigenous Peoples: This course addresses traditional ethno-biological knowledge of wild foragers and farmers, and explores case studies of indigenous communities interacting with parks, endangered species regulators and environmentalists. Letter grade only.
ANT 379H - Biological Anthropology - Honors: In-depth survey of topics and methods in physical anthropology: paleoanthropology, primate ecology, method and theory. Required for major. Letter grade only.
BIO 181 - Unity Of Life I: Life Of The Cell: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. Letter grade only. Required course materials and ebook access will be billed to each student's LOUIE account after the add/drop deadline. Recommended: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry.
BIO 181H - Unity Of Life I: Life Of The Cell - Honors: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. Letter grade only. Required course materials and ebook access will be billed to each student's LOUIE account after the add/drop deadline. Recommended: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry.
BIO 384 - Botany: Surveys botanical principles from an evolutionary perspective, including cell biology, inheritance, development, ecological roles, reproduction, and classification. Letter grade only.
BIO 384H - Botany - Honors: Surveys botanical principles from an evolutionary perspective, including cell biology, inheritance, development, ecological roles, reproduction, and classification. Letter grade only.
BIO 450 - Fundamentals Of Bioinformatics: Bioinformatics focuses on the application of the tools of computer science, such as programming languages and databases, to address biological questions. This class will teach fundamental theories, tools, and skills used in bioinformatics. Co-convened with BIO 590. Letter grade only.
BIO 666 - Animal Behavior: Surveys principles and theory, emphasizing feeding, reproduction, habitat behavior, aggression, learning, communication, behavioral genetics, and social organization. Letter grade only. Recommended: undergraduate degree in biology, psychology, anthropology, or sociology.
BIO 498 - Senior Seminar: Integrates theory and practice of biological concepts, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Instructor consent required. Co-convened with BIO 698. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
BIO 192 - Introduction To Human Movement: Overview of the biological basis of human movement and function, including health, disease, and human performance. Provides information on the subject matter, career opportunities, and current literature in exercise physiology. Letter grade only.
BIO 498H - Senior Seminar - Honors: Integrates theory and practice of biological concepts, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
BIO 590 - Fundamentals Of Bioinformatics: Bioinformatics focuses on the application of the tools of computer science, such as programming languages and databases, to address biological questions. This class will teach fundamental theories, tools, and skills used in bioinformatics. Co-convened with BIO 450. Letter grade only.
BIO 192H - Introduction To Human Movement - Honors: Overview of the biological basis of human movement and function, including health, disease, and human performance. Provides information on the subject matter, career opportunities, and current literature in exercise physiology. Letter grade only.
BIO 452C - Ichthyology: Ichthyology involves the study of fishes, the largest group of living vertebrates on the planet. This course will focus on the following topics: evolutionary biology of fishes, diversity in fish form and function, and specialization of fish species for particular habitats, including the imperiled waterways of Arizona. Co-convened with BIO 525. Letter grade only.
BIO 525 - Ichthyology: Ichthyology involves the study of fishes, the largest group of living vertebrates on the planet. This course will focus on the following topics: evolutionary biology of fishes, diversity in fish form and function, and specialization of fish species for particular habitats, including the imperiled waterways of Arizona. Co-convened with BIO 452C. Letter grade only.
BIO 384L - Botany Lab: Laboratory experience demonstrating morphological, anatomical, and physiological adaptations found in plants ranging from photosynthetic prokaryotes to flowering plants using prepared slides, live material from the Biology Teaching Greenhouse and experiments to investigate how biochemical and external factors influence plant growth and development. Letter grade only.
BIO 663 - Biogeography: Reviews factors governing the patterns of organism distribution, including biotic and physical relationships, evolutionary history, dispersal mechanisms, paleoecology, continental drift, and insular phenomena. Letter grade only. Recommended: undergraduate degree in biology or related field plus knowledge of basic ecological concepts.
BSC 326LW - Ecology Lab: Scientific analysis of plant and animal interactions within ecosystems, including community dynamics, ecological processes, and biotic inventories in the natural environment. In addition to specific skills, this course will emphasize effective writing, an essential skill in the biological sciences. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only.
BIO 507 - Soil Ecology: In this course students will examine the principles of soil ecology, beginning with the development of soil and how it is fundamentally structured, to the biology of soil: the organisms that live below ground and how they regulate and affect soil fertility. Students will capitalize on local study systems (e.g. the campus composting and garden program, or burn scars in managed forest systems near the campus, or others), to learn the practical aspects of soil-testing. Students will measure the chemical, physical and biological properties of soils and decomposing organic matter. Cross-listed with FOR 507. 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 204 - Germs: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: This course will cover how microbes affect human health through disease, symbiotic relationships, and with the foods we eat. This will be done using case studies from real-life microbiology and infectious diseases examples to illustrate basic concepts. The case studies will include for example: COVID-19, plague, anthrax, the human microbiome, and food microbiology. These case studies will be used to teach the relevant basic biological tenets of genetics, molecular genetics, cell biology, the immune system, ecology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine. Core concepts presented early in the lecture series will be reenforced in later case studies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry and apply the concepts and analytical skills they acquire in the class to address questions about infectious disease and how microbes affect our lives. Letter grade only.
BIO 503 - Elements Of Scientific Endeavor: This course is designed for first-year graduate students in Biological Sciences. Students will develop core competencies to aid in professional development. Assigned readings and discussion will cover a range of topics including, writing a research prospectus and/or short grants, presenting research ideas, ethical conduct of research, reviewing and publishing papers, student-advisor interactions, graduate committees, authorship issues, collaborations and mentoring, speaking with the media, outreach, graphic design, data curation, and career development. Letter grade only.
BIO 419 - Molecular Ecology And Evolution: This course explores the molecular genetic techniques currently used in behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary research. Techniques covered include a broad spectrum of methods including PCR, DNA sequencing (both Sanger and Next Generation) and genetic fingerprinting methods such as AFLPs and MSATs. The molecular basis for each method/technique is covered, as are appropriate methods of data analysis with specific applications to problems in organismal biology and evolutionary ecology. Co-convened with BIO 519. Letter grade only.
BIO 433C - Bioethics: This course introduces students to bioethics as an interdisciplinary subject through critical thinking, writing, and discussing contemporary issues. Bioethics considers the ethical principles and values relevant to life, and their application to the use of technology. This course examines some major moral issues involved in the practice and research of medicine, health care, and biological research methods. Letter grade only.
BIO 519 - Molecular Ecology And Evolution: This course explores the molecular genetic techniques currently used in behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary research. Techniques covered include a broad spectrum of methods including PCR, DNA sequencing (both Sanger and Next Generation) and genetic fingerprinting methods such as AFLPs and MSATs. The molecular basis for each method/technique is covered, as are appropriate methods of data analysis with specific applications to problems in organismal biology and evolutionary ecology. Co-convened with BIO 419. Letter grade only.
BIO 526L - Herpetology Lab: This course will cover the identification, anatomy, behavior, ecology, management, conservation, and survey techniques for the herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) during laboratory sessions and field trips. As a graduate-level class, there is a strong focus on developing critical thinking and professional comportment and networking skills. BIO 526L fulfills an upper-level class requirement for the Wildlife Certificate in Wildlife Ecology and Management, and is an upper-level elective in the Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology degree. Letter grade only.
BIO 559 - Success In Environmental Health Research Part 2: This course serves first year MS students (2nd semester) participating in programs in Biological Sciences, Health and Human Services and Social and Behavioral Studies. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for graduate programs and research funding. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Co-convened with BIO 459. Letter grade only.
BIO 432C - Evolutionary Medicine: This course integrates medicine and the biological sciences, in particular the study of adaptation as it applies to the study of the human body. By combining these topics, the course provides students with intellectual tools that allow them to develop a new perspective on the study of medicine, and the role of evolution in shaping how and why the human body contains both exquisite adaptations as well as otherwise inexplicable shortcomings. Students learn these intellectual tools by cooperating to present papers from the primary literature to their peers. Students will be capable of developing and evaluating hypotheses concerning the evolution of human disease, and will understand why humans are susceptible to our species' common maladies: such as cancer, diabetes, mental illness, and infectious and non-infectious disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 432CH - Evolutionary Medicine - Honors: This course integrates medicine and the biological sciences, in particular the study of adaptation as it applies to the study of the human body. By combining these topics, the course provides students with intellectual tools that allow them to develop a new perspective on the study of medicine, and the role of evolution in shaping how and why the human body contains both exquisite adaptations as well as otherwise inexplicable shortcomings. Students learn these intellectual tools by cooperating to present papers from the primary literature to their peers. Students will be capable of developing and evaluating hypotheses concerning the evolution of human disease, and will understand why humans are susceptible to our species' common maladies: such as cancer, diabetes, mental illness, and infectious and non-infectious disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 459H - Success In Environmental Health Research Part 2 - Honors: This course serves junior-level students participating in research programs in Biological Sciences, Health and Human Services and Social and Behavioral Studies. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for graduate programs and research funding. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Letter grade only.
BIO 459 - Success In Environmental Health Research Part 2: This course serves junior-level students participating in research programs in Biological Sciences, Health and Human Services and Social and Behavioral Studies. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for graduate programs and research funding. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Co-convened with BIO 559. Letter grade only.
BIO 511 - Mycology: Systematics, physiology, ecology, and medical importance of fungi and related forms; field identification and experimental studies. Co-convene with BIO 411. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 199 - Special Topics: Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only.
BIO 535H - Neurobiology And Behavior - Honors: Mechanisms of neuron and muscle excitability, neural network function, and sensory processing. Presents several examples of the neural correlates of behavior. Letter grade only.
BIO 599H - Contemporary Developments - Honors: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular field of study. May be offered no more than three times before being submitted for a permanent course number. May be repeated for credit. Letter grade only.
BIO 554 - Applied Cardiovascular Physiology: Human physiology as it relates to cardiovascular regulation during orthostasis, exercise, aging, thermal stress, and in special populations. Co-convened with BIO 454C. Letter grade only.
BIO 488L - Medical Microbiology Laboratory: This course reinforces and provides hands-on learning opportunities of the concepts covered in BIO 488C. Letter grade only.
BIO 608 - Fieldwork Experience: Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency, organization, or situation. May not exceed 12 hours of credit. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
BIO 587 - Professional Development: Designed to assist in preparing you for entry into your professional arena. Pass-fail or letter grade, depending on department policy.
BIO 593 - In-service Teacher Workshop: Topical instruction involving exchange of ideas, practical methods, skills, and principles. Normally you may count up to 6 hours of 593 toward your graduate program. Pass-fail only.
BIO 685 - Graduate Research: Letter grade or pass-fail. May be repeated as needed. Department Consent.
BIO 699 - Graduate Thesis: Individualized directed research, writing, and oral defense of selected thesis topic. May be repeated as needed. Department Consent. Pass-fail only. Prerequisite: Admission to master's program.
BIO 795 - Internship In College Teaching: Department Consent. Pass-fail or letter grade.
BIO 799 - Dissertation: Individualized directed research, writing, and oral defense of selected dissertation topic. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated as needed.
BIO 686 - Community Ecology In Theory And Practice: This course will focus on classical and modern theories of community ecology and the practical application of that theory. The course will include review and discussion of classical community ecology studies, followed by trait-based and phylogenetic-based community ecology modules. Application of the methods discussed in readings will be achieved through statistical analyses in the R computing language. Letter grade only.
BIO 442 - Biomechanics: This course integrates anatomy, physiology and mechanics to explore the principles of human and animal movement. It highlights the diversity of techniques required to study the physics of movement. Co-convened with BIO 542. Letter grade only.
BIO 226H - Ecology - Honors: Description: Introduces ecological principles, including the distribution and abundance of organisms, population dynamics, community organization, energy flow, and nutrient cycling. Letter grade only.
BIO 299H - Special Topics - Honors: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
BIO 240 - Genetics And Evolution: Fundamental concepts of inheritance, including genetic and chromosomal character determination, and natural selection leading to population changes and speciation. Letter grade only.
BIO 299 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
BIO 698 - Graduate Seminar: Oral reports on current literature topics or individual research by staff and graduate students. Coconvenes with BIO 498. Pass-fail or letter grade. May be repeated as needed. Instructor consent required.
BIO 402 - Virology: Biophysical, genetic and biochemical characteristics of mammalian and microbial viruses. Co-convened with BIO 502. Letter grade only.
BIO 408 - Fieldwork Experience: Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. No repeat limit.
BIO 460 - Exercise Testing And Prescription: Basics of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal testing and exercise prescription for general and compromised populations. Includes electrocardiograph analysis. Letter grade only.
BIO 599 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular field of study. May be offered no more than three times before being submitted for a permanent course number. May be repeated for credit. Letter grade only.
BIO 334 - Functional Anatomy And Kinesiology: Anatomical and mechanical basis of the science of human movement with application to analysis of movement activities. Letter grade only.
BIO 338 - Physiology Of Exercise: Physiology of human performance during exercise, including cellular and systemic responses, environmental, and training program considerations. Letter grade only.
BIO 408H - Fieldwork Experience - Honors: Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. No repeat limit.
BIO 409H - Soil And Groundwater Bioremediation - Honors: Fundamental concepts of bioremediation, including discussion of the following topics: degradation kinetics, bioaugmentation, metal biotransformation, molecular approaches to bioremediation, chlorinated solvents, phytoremediation, petroleum hydrocarbons, and natural attenuation. Letter grade only.
BIO 562 - Advanced Respiratory Physiology: This course will cover basic and applied aspects of human physiology specific to respiratory physiology. Students will learn about respiratory regulation and responses during exercise, environmental stress, and in lung disease. Co-convened with BIO 462C. Letter grade only.
BIO 565 - Interventions To Mitigate And Prevent Chronic Diseases: This course will cover pathogenesis and pathophysiology of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and focus on current research related to interventions including exercise, nutrition, nutritional supplements, and pharmacological therapies. Additionally the topics of aging, obesity, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress will be addressed. Co-convened with BIO 465C. Letter grade only.
BIO 434 - Human Microbiome Ecology: This course will cover the ecology of the microbial inhabitants of the human body, how the host depends on these microorganisms to maintain health, and consequences when these microbial communities are perturbed. The intent of this course is to introduce students to fundamental and novel concepts in human microbiome research, including original studies from many of the major contributors who have shaped the field. Co-convened with BIO 534. Letter grade only.
BIO 573 - Field Ecology: Emphasizes identification of original field research problems in diverse habitats, experimentation, data analyses, oral presentation of findings, and writing in journal format. 2 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 369 - Environmental Microbiology: Microorganisms in the air, food, soil, and water, and their interaction with the environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 227 - Intertidal Invertebrates: Surveys invertebrate diversity in the northern Gulf of California, with emphasis on common living and fossil species. Includes a five-day field trip to Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Letter grade only.
BIO 452L - Ichthyology Lab: Ichthyology involves the study of fishes, the largest group of living vertebrates on the planet. In the laboratory, we will explore the relationship between form and function in various families of fishes. In a series of field trips, we will visit aquatic habitats in Arizona and consider what fish are able to thrive in these habitats and why. Co-convened with BIO 525L. Letter grade only.
BIO 374 - Economic Botany: Surveys plants used by humans including plant parts or products used and their geographic origin and distribution. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 475H - Parasitology - Honors: Animal parasites, their life cycles, evolution, host pathologies, treatments, means of control, and prevention of infection. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 475L
BIO 566 - Legislative Or The Washington Center Internship: Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature or the Washington Center. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply the term prior to the internship. Students must meet requirements of the program to be eligible. Course enrollment is handled by the internship coordinator after selections have been made. Pass/Fail only.
BIO 202H - Human Anatomy/Physiology II - Honors: Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems in health and disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy/Physiology II: Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems in health and disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 475 - Parasitology: Animal parasites, their life cycles, evolution, host pathologies, treatments, means of control, and prevention of infection. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 475L
BIO 226 - Ecology: Description: Introduces ecological principles, including the distribution and abundance of organisms, population dynamics, community organization, energy flow, and nutrient cycling. Letter grade only.
BIO 221 - Lower Invertebrates: Surveys the "lower" invertebrate phyla using selected taxa to illustrate concepts in evolution, ecology, and behavior. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 350H - Molecular Genetics - Honors: Studies genetics from a molecular and microbial perspective; gene structure, expression, control, mutation, and recombination; advances in genetic engineering. Letter grade only.
BIO 488C - Medical Microbiology: Medical aspects of host-parasite relationships in bacterial, mycotic, rickettsial, and viral diseases of human. Letter grade only.
BIO 488CH - Medical Microbiology - Honors: Medical aspects of host-parasite relationships in bacterial, mycotic, rickettsial, and viral diseases of human. Letter grade only.
BIO 497C - Independent Study: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Department consent required. Pass/Fail only. Student must have study mentor approval prior to departmental consent. May be repeated for up to 6 units. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
BIO 497CH - Independent Study - Honors: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Department consent required. Pass/Fail only. Student must have study mentor approval prior to departmental consent. May be repeated for up to 6 units. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
BIO 497 - Independent Study: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Department consent required. Pass/Fail or Letter grade. No repeat limit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
BIO 325L - Foundations Of Physiology Lab: Lab experience in the study of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis in animals and humans. Letter grade only.
BIO 497H - Independent Study - Honors: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Department consent required. Pass/Fail or Letter grade. No repeat limit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
BIO 323L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab: This laboratory course will serve as a primer of vertebrate diversity, evolution, adaptations (morphological, physiological, ecological, and behavioral), and conservation. Our goal is to inspire you to learn more about one (or more) groups via future participation in research/education and/or enrollment in upper division courses, including Ichthyology, Herpetology, Ornithology, and/or Mammalogy. Letter grade only.
BIO 414 - Native Plants Of Arizona: Emphasis on the recognition of much of the native and naturalized flora of Arizona by community from Alpine Tundra to the Sonoran Desert. Letter grade only.
BIO 414L - Native Plants Of Arizona Lab: Field surveys of all major biomes in Arizona from Alpine Tundra to Sonoran Desert with emphasis on species indicative of healthy or degraded communities. Five required all day field trips on Saturdays. Letter grade only.
BIO 389 - Cooperative Education: Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Department consent required. Pass-Fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Please complete the Cooperative Education Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://policy.nau.edu/policy/Documents/Cooperative_Education_Form_121317.pdf
BIO 182L - Unity Of Life II Laboratory: Hands on experience with concepts introduced in BIO 182. Letter grade only.
BIO 431 - Plant Morphology: Comparative functional morphology, ecology, and evolutionary relationships of algae, fungi, bryophytes, and vascular plants; field and lab exercises include fossil and living plants. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 485 - Undergraduate Research: Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Department consent required. Pass/Fail or letter grade. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
BIO 424 - Evolutionary Vertebrate Anatomy: Interpretation of vertebrate structure with emphasis on phylogeny and function. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 325 - Foundations Of Physiology: Function and integration of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis in animals and humans. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 344.
BIO 349L - Molecular Techniques: Teaches how to perform and interpret basic molecular techniques including Southern and Northern blots, gene cloning, PCR, protein purification, and SDS-PAGE. 9 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 201H - Human Anatomy/Physiology I: Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems in health and disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 350 - Molecular Genetics: Studies genetics from a molecular and microbial perspective; gene structure, expression, control, mutation, and recombination; advances in genetic engineering. Letter grade only.
BIO 369H - Environmental Microbiology - Honors: Microorganisms in the air, food, soil, and water, and their interaction with the environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 415 - Plant Taxonomy: Introduces the principles of plant classification; a survey of flowering plant families in northern Arizona; collection, identification, and preservation of wild flowers and grasses. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 479 - Ecosystems And Climate Change: Principles of ecosystem ecology, including the factors controlling ecosystem structure, productivity, nutrient cycling, and energy balance-with examples from the Colorado Plateau and emphasis on global environmental change. Letter grade only.
BIO 673 - Physiological Ecology: Biophysical analysis of organism interaction with environment. Major topics include energy balance, gas exchange, and water relations of animals and plants. Letter grade only. Recommended: introductory courses in ecology, physiology, chemistry, and physics.
BIO 506L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab: Investigation of human anatomy through hands-on study of human cadavers, models, and prosections. The course is regionally-organized, and covers anatomy of the back, thorax and thoracic viscera, the abdomen and abdominal viscera, the upper limbs, lower limbs, and the pelvis and pelvic viscera. During the progression through these regions, the following systems are covered: skeletal, integumentary, muscular, nervous, cardiopulmonary, digestive, renal, and urogenital. Pathologies discovered during the course of the dissection are the subject of written exercises submitted in BIO 506. Instructor consent required. Co-convened with BIO 416L. Letter grade only.
BIO 697 - Independent Study: Individualized directed study on selected topics. Note that no more than 3 units may be included on a master's plan in education. Letter grade or pass-fail. Department Consent. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
BIO 416L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab: Investigation of human anatomy through hands-on study of human cadavers, models, and prosections. The course is regionally-organized, and covers anatomy of the back, thorax and thoracic viscera, the abdomen and abdominal viscera, the upper limbs, lower limbs, and the pelvis and pelvic viscera. During the progression through these regions, the following systems are covered: skeletal, integumentary, muscular, nervous, cardiopulmonary, digestive, renal, and urogenital. Co-convened with BIO 506L. Letter grade only.
BIO 427 - Ornithology: Evolution, ecology, behavior, and conservation of birds. Letter grade only.
BIO 428 - Mammalogy: Survey of the evolution, adaptations, behavior, ecology and conservation of mammals. Letter grade only.
BIO 506 - Gross Human Anatomy: Investigation of human anatomy through hands-on study of human cadavers, models, and prosections. The course will cover skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and urogenital anatomy. Instructor consent required. Co-convened with BIO 416. Letter grade only.
BIO 416 - Gross Human Anatomy: Investigation of human anatomy through hands-on study of human cadavers, models, and prosections. The course will cover skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and urogenital anatomy. Co-convened with BIO 506. Letter grade only.
BIO 399 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
BIO 320 - General Pathology: Surveys disease processes affecting body systems; cell death and inflammation; emphasizes altered physiological mechanisms in cells and organ systems. Letter grade only.
BIO 325H - Foundations Of Physiology - Honors: Function and integration of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis in animals and humans. Letter grade only. Recommended: BIO 344.
BIO 322L - Entomology Lab: Laboratory experience identifying insects, their morphology, and anatomy using specimens from the NAU insect collection. Includes a field component to observe insects in their natural environment and obtain practical knowledge of various insect collecting techniques. Students will gain experience with proper insect preservation and curation techniques as well as have the opportunity to build their own insect collection or conduct specimen-based research. Letter grade only.
BIO 475L - Parasitology Lab: Living and preserved examples of the major parasitic animal taxa to illustrate concepts and patterns of parasite/host evolution, systematics, physiology, morphology, life history, ecology and behavior. Letter grade only.
BIO 201 - Human Anatomy/Physiology I: Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems in health and disease. Letter grade only.
BIO 478 - Wildlife Management: Surveys concepts and practices employed in the study and management of terrestrial wildlife. Topics include values, habitat requirements, movements, behavior, and dynamics of wildlife populations and the techniques used to ensure their continued survival. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 485CH - Undergraduate Research - Honors: Research under the supervision of a faculty research adviser. Student must have research mentor approval prior to departmental consent. Department consent required. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units.
BIO 485C - Undergraduate Research: Research under the supervision of a faculty research adviser. Student must have research mentor approval prior to departmental consent. Department consent required. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units.
BIO 401CH - Immunobiology - Honors: Basic aspects of immunobiology emphasizing immune response, antibody structure and reactions with antigens, immunological specificity, and immunological diseases. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Recommended: CHM 360.
BIO 302 - Relevance Of Science: Crucial challenges, problems, or situations in today's world for which science gives us insight into meeting, solving or understanding, such as global warming, using reclaimed water, energy crisis, epidemics, obesity. Letter grade only.
BIO 375H - Infectious Disease - Honors: This course will cover the challenge presented by infectious microorganisms, how the host responds to the challenge, and what challenges lie ahead for both humans and microbes. Letter grade only.
BIO 411 - Mycology: Systematics, physiology, ecology, and medical importance of fungi and related forms; field identification and experimental studies. Co-convened with BIO 511. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 528 - Mammalogy: Survey of functional morphology, classification, behavior, and ecology of mammals. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 471C - Microbial Ecology: Population, community, and ecosystem ecology of microorganisms emphasizing interactions with plants and animals and the roles of microorganisms in ecosystem processes. Co-convenes with BIO 578. Letter grade only.
BIO 320H - General Pathology - Honors: Surveys disease processes affecting body systems; cell death and inflammation; emphasizes altered physiological mechanisms in cells and organ systems. Letter grade only.
BIO 560 - Ecotoxicology: Ecotoxicology is an interdisciplinary course spanning from molecular mechanisms of toxicity to atmospheric transport of persistent organic pollutants. Course topics include: the history of chemical contamination of the environment and associated cases of environmental injustice; categories and characteristics of major classes of contaminants; physiological processes involved in uptake, biotransformation, detoxification, elimination, and accumulation of contaminants; chemical and physical processes involved in environmental fate of contaminants; individual-level processes and outcomes such as dose-response, bioaccumulation and trophic transfer; molecular effects of contaminants and employing those effects in biomarkers; quality assurance/quality control principles and procedures; cytotoxicity and histopathology; interactions between genetics and contaminants in development of cancer; principles of endocrine disruption; the use of stable isotopes in environmental tracking of contaminants; sublethal, acute, and chronic lethal effects of contaminants; effects of contaminants on populations, communities and ecosystems; landscape to global effects of contaminants; and environmental and health risk assessments. This is a writing-intensive course, and as such, students will improve their technical writing skills. This is also a reading-intensive course, and students will learn to evaluate scientific papers in the context of theory and application. Letter grade only
BIO 346H - Advanced Microbiology - Honors: Detailed examination of advanced microbiological concepts and current applications. Topics include cell structure and function, growth and culturing approaches, energy generation, molecular and metabolic diversity, and extremophiles. Letter grade only.
BIO 545 - Endocrinology: Influence of chemical mediators in physiological processes. Letter grade only.
BIO 578 - Microbial Ecology: Population, community, and ecosystem ecology of microorganisms emphasizing interactions with plants and animals and the roles of microorganisms in ecosystem processes. Co-convenes with BIO 471C. Cross-listed with ENV 571. Letter grade only.
BIO 412CH - The Mechanics And Energetics Of Locomotion - Honors: This course will provide a culminating experience in the exercise science program. It consolidates the knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, metabolism and kinesiology students have gained throughout their program to explore the mechanics and energetics of locomotion. Students then apply their synthesized understanding to examine exercise and clinical examples that they will encounter within their advanced therapeutic studies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.). Letter grade only.
BIO 401C - Immunobiology: Basic aspects of immunobiology emphasizing immune response, antibody structure and reactions with antigens, immunological specificity, and immunological diseases. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Recommended: CHM 360.
BIO 366H - Behavior Of Animals - Honors: Surveys the theories and reasons that explain the behavior of animals. Letter grade only.
BIO 482C - Human Genomics: This course will convey basic ideas in human genomics, including how genetic information determines phenotype, theories of genetic diagnosis, and the role of genes in cancer and other diseases. Letter grade only.
BIO 205L - Microbiology Lab: Examines the function of organisms, aspects of microbial diversity, pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms and immune response. Letter grade only.
BIO 325LH - Foundations Of Physiology Lab - Honors: Lab experience in the study of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis in animals and humans. Letter grade only.
BIO 375 - Infectious Disease: This course will cover the challenge presented by infectious microorganisms, how the host responds to the challenge, and what challenges lie ahead for both humans and microbes. Letter grade only.
BIO 469 - Data Analysis And Representation: This course emphasizes quantitative approaches, graphical representation, and science writing, and prepares students for the presentation of independent field research in a public and professional forum. Letter grade only.
BIO 477 - Fish Management: Introduces theory and practice of commercial and sport fish management. Topics include evolution and management of wild and stocked populations; field, lab, and hatchery techniques; aquaculture; exotic species; politics and economic management. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 346 - Advanced Microbiology: Detailed examination of advanced microbiological concepts and current applications. Topics include cell structure and function, growth and culturing approaches, energy generation, molecular and metabolic diversity, and extremophiles. Letter grade only.
BIO 460L - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Lab: Applies the principles of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and prescription, including electrocardiogram analysis, aerobic testing, pulmonary function, body composition, and the prescription resulting from that testing. 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 205 - Microbiology: Fundamental microbiology emphasizing structure and function of organisms, aspects of microbial diversity, pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms and immune response. For students majoring in microbiology and those in the health professions. Recommended: CHM 130 or CHM 151. Letter grade only.
BIO 458H - Success In Research Part I - Honors: This course serves students participating in BS programs across four colleges (CEFNS, SBS, CHHS, and CEIAS). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for graduate programs and research funding. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Instructor consent required. Students must be junior level or higher and conducting independent research. This course is on environmental health topics. Letter grade only
BIO 467 - Ecological Sampling And Monitoring: This course familiarizes students with general concepts and techniques in field ecology. It surveys species and phenomena that characterize aquatic, terrestrial, and/or transition ecosystems; familiarizes students with basic sampling, monitoring, ecological concepts, hypothesis testing, and experimental procedures with an emphasis on data organization and analysis techniques that exemplify best practices in ecology. Co-convened with BIO 567. 1 hr. lecture, 9 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 466 - Legislative Or The Washington Center Internship: Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature or the Washington Center. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply the term prior to the internship. Students must meet requirements of the program to be eligible. Course enrollment is handled by the internship coordinator after selections have been made. Pass/Fail only.
BIO 438 - Conservation Genetics: The course introduces the main principles of population genetics and molecular genetics theory to understand the basis and application of conservation genetics science. Examples are largely drawn from plant and animal species. Co-convened with BIO 538. Cross-listed with FOR 468. Letter grade only.
BIO 499H - Contemporary Developments - Honors: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.
BIO 202L - Human Anatomy/Physiology II Lab: Examines human organ systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Letter grade only.
BIO 527 - Ornithology: Classification, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, distribution, and field identification of birds. 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 570 - Plant Ecology: Surveys theories that explore the dynamic nature and ecological genetics of plants. Uses examples from population-level and community-level studies to demonstrate current problems in plant ecology, emphasizing paradigms unique to plants. Letter grade only.
BIO 205H - Microbiology - Honors: Fundamental microbiology emphasizing structure and function of organisms, aspects of microbial diversity, pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms and immune response. For students majoring in microbiology and those in the health professions. Recommended: CHM 130 or CHM 151. Letter grade only.
BIO 345 - Sustainable Botany: Applies plant science principles to aspects of growing plants, including soil science, pathology, physiology, entomology, orchard, garden, and greenhouse with comparison of modern agribusiness to sustainable agriculture. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 462CH - Respiratory Physiology - Honors: This course provides a culminating experience in the Exercise Science degree by examining aspects of human respiratory physiologic responses and regulation during exercise, environmental stress, and in lung disease. Throughout the course, students will synthesize specialized knowledge of respiratory physiology, and examine theoretical and primary literature to interpret scientific data and determine its applications to human diseases and acute and chronic responses within the respiratory system. Letter grade only.
BIO 482CH - Human Genomics - Honors: This course will convey basic ideas in human genomics, including how genetic information determines phenotype, theories of genetic diagnosis, and the role of genes in cancer and other diseases. Letter grade only.
BIO 240H - Genetics And Evolution - Honors: Fundamental concepts of inheritance, including genetic and chromosomal character determination, and natural selection leading to population changes and speciation. Letter grade only.
BIO 465C - Interventions To Mitigate And Prevent Chronic Diseases: This course will cover pathogenesis and pathophysiology of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and focus on current research related to interventions including exercise, nutrition, nutritional supplements, and pharmacological therapies. Additionally the topics of aging, obesity, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress will be addressed. Co-convened with BIO 565. Letter grade only.
BIO 502 - Virology: Biophysical and biochemical characteristics of mammalian and microbial viruses. Co-convened with BIO 402. Letter grade only.
BIO 334H - Functional Anatomy And Kinesiology - Honors: Anatomical and mechanical basis of the science of human movement with application to analysis of movement activities. Letter grade only.
BIO 458 - Success In Research Part I: This course serves students participating in BS programs across four colleges (CEFNS, SBS, CHHS, and CEIAS). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for graduate programs and research funding. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Instructor consent required. Students must be junior level or higher and conducting independent research. This course is on environmental health topics. Co-convened with BIO 558. Letter grade only
BIO 517 - Agrostology: Identification, classification, structure, distribution, and economic importance of grasses. Combined 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 412C - The Mechanics And Energetics Of Locomotion: This course will provide a culminating experience in the exercise science program. It consolidates the knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, metabolism and kinesiology students have gained throughout their program to explore the mechanics and energetics of locomotion. Students then apply their synthesized understanding to examine exercise and clinical examples that they will encounter within their advanced therapeutic studies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.). Co-convened with BIO 513. Letter grade only.
BIO 426C - Plants And Climate: Analyzes plant physiological functions, including photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration, and energy balance, and interactions with the past and current climate system. 3 hours lecture. Recommended: CHM 360, BIO 284. Letter grade only.
BIO 366 - Behavior Of Animals: Surveys the theories and reasons that explain the behavior of animals. Letter grade only.
BIO 444CH - Human Physiology - Honors: Physiology of major body systems studied at the metabolic, cellular, and systemic levels, emphasizing homeostatic mechanisms. Letter grade only.
BIO 527H - Ornithology - Honors: Classification, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, distribution, and field identification of birds. 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 201L - Human Anatomy/Physiology I Lab: Examines histology and human organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. Letter grade only.
BIO 226L - Ecology Lab: Experimental analysis of plant and animal interactions within ecosystems, including community dynamics, ecological processes, and biotic inventories. Letter grade only.
BIO 338L - Exercise Physiology Lab: Lab methods in exercise physiology, including cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal function, body composition, and flexibility. Letter grade only.
BIO 460H - Exercise Testing And Prescription - Honors: Basics of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal testing and exercise prescription for general and compromised populations. Includes electrocardiograph analysis. Letter grade only.
BIO 460LH - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Lab - Honors: Applies the principles of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and prescription, including electrocardiogram analysis, aerobic testing, pulmonary function, body composition, and the prescription resulting from that testing. 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 226LH - Ecology Lab - Honors: Experimental analysis of plant and animal interactions within ecosystems, including community dynamics, ecological processes, and biotic inventories. Letter grade only.
BIO 426CH - Plants And Climate - Honors: Analyzes plant physiological functions, including photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration, and energy balance, and interactions with the past and current climate system. 3 hours lecture. Recommended: CHM 360, BIO 284. Letter grade only.
BIO 523 - Meta-analysis In Ecology And Evolution: This is an introductory course to meta-analysis. The course is designed for advanced graduate students who have an interest in ecological and evolutionary phenomena for which published data already exists. We will study the basic steps in meta-analysis design and implementation, including statistical models and the interpretation and presentation of results. Letter grade only.
BIO 420C - Advanced Exercise Physiology: Applies physiological principles to exercise circumstances; includes critical analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function with in-depth examination of current literature. This course is an option to satisfy the capstone requirement for exercise science majors. Co-convenes with BIO 514. Letter grade only.
BIO 444C - Human Physiology: Physiology of major body systems studied at the metabolic, cellular, and systemic levels, emphasizing homeostatic mechanisms. Letter grade only.
BIO 435C - Advanced Evolutionary Theory: Advanced concepts in evolution including the origin of variation, natural selection, population genetics, mathematical approaches to understanding evolution including neutral theory, species concepts, patterns and rates of lineage diversification, and methods of phylogenetic analysis. Letter grade only.
BIO 301 - Science, Religion And Reality: Important topics in today's world showing significant differences of opinion or beliefs contrasting with scientific evidence or contemporary practice, such as life's origin, beginning of an individual, sexual orientation, death. Letter grade only.
BIO 462C - Respiratory Physiology: This course provides a culminating experience in the Exercise Science degree by examining aspects of human respiratory physiologic responses and regulation during exercise, environmental stress, and in lung disease. Throughout the course, students will synthesize specialized knowledge of respiratory physiology, and examine theoretical and primary literature to interpret scientific data and determine its applications to human diseases and acute and chronic responses within the respiratory system. Co-convened with BIO 562. Letter grade only.
BIO 408CH - Fieldwork Experience - Honors: Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional exercise-science setting. Requires 45 hours for each credit earned. Instructor's consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
BIO 420CH - Advanced Exercise Physiology - Honors: Applies physiological principles to exercise circumstances; includes critical analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function with in-depth examination of current literature. This course is an option to satisfy the capstone requirement for exercise science majors. Co-convenes with BIO 514. Letter grade only.
BIO 435CH - Advanced Evolutionary Theory - Honors: Advanced concepts in evolution including the origin of variation, natural selection, population genetics, mathematical approaches to understanding evolution including neutral theory, species concepts, patterns and rates of lineage diversification, and methods of phylogenetic analysis. Letter grade only.
BIO 338H - Physiology Of Exercise - Honors: Physiology of human performance during exercise, including cellular and systemic responses, environmental, and training program considerations. Letter grade only.
BIO 514 - Advanced Exercise Physiology: Applies physiological principles to exercise circumstances; includes critical analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function with in-depth examination of current literature. Co-convenes with BIO 420C. Letter grade only.
BIO 537 - Grant Writing: An introduction to techniques necessary to produce a successful grant application for research support from federal and private agencies and to develop skills needed to review and revise grant proposals. The course also introduces the issues and conventions for grant administration such as indirect (overhead) cost calculations, matching funds, group proposals, and how to respond to reviewers' comments. At the end of the course, you will have a proposal that could be submitted to federal agencies. Cross-listed with BE 537. Letter grade only.
BIO 540 - Comparative Animal Physiology: Advanced survey of the diversity organ systems, physiological mechanisms, and functional adaptations of animals. Letter grade only.
BIO 454CH - Applied Cardiovascular Physiology - Honors: Human physiology as it relates to cardiovascular regulation during orthostasis, exercise, aging, thermal stress, and in special populations. Letter grade only.
BIO 471CH - Microbial Ecology - Honors: Population, community, and ecosystem ecology of microorganisms emphasizing interactions with plants and animals and the roles of microorganisms in ecosystem processes. Letter grade only.
BIO 535 - Neurobiology And Behavior: Mechanisms of neuron and muscle excitability, neural network function, and sensory processing. Presents several examples of the neural correlates of behavior. Letter grade only.
BIO 538 - Conservation Genetics: The course introduces the main principles of population genetics and molecular genetics theory to understand the basis and application of conservation genetics science. Examples are largely drawn from plant and animal species. Co-convened with BIO 438. Cross-listed with FOR 568. Letter grade only.
BIO 577 - Concepts In Ecology: Theoretical and applied concepts in ecology, such as evolutionary ecology, population and community ecology, ecosystem ecology and behavioral ecology. Cross-listed with ENV 577 and FOR 577. Letter grade only.
BIO 485H - Undergraduate Research - Honors: Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Department consent required. Pass/Fail or Letter grade. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
BIO 222 - Higher Invertebrates: Surveys the "higher" invertebrate phyla using selected taxa to illustrate concepts in evolution, ecology, and behavior. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 442H - Biomechanics - Honors: This course integrates anatomy, physiology and mechanics to explore the principles of human and animal movement. It highlights the diversity of techniques required to study the physics of movement. Letter grade only.
BIO 410 - Phycology: Systematics, structure, reproduction, ecology, and methods of collecting algae; culture and experimental study of selected algae species. Field trips, 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
BIO 427L - Ornithology Lab: Evolution, ecology, behavior, and conservation of birds. Letter grade only.
BIO 526 - Herpetology: Classification, distribution, ecology, and identification of amphibians and reptiles. Letter grade only.
BIO 454C - Applied Cardiovascular Physiology: Human physiology as it relates to cardiovascular regulation during orthostasis, exercise, aging, thermal stress, and in special populations. Co-convened with BIO 554. Letter grade only.
BIO 402H - Virology - Honors: Biophysical, genetic and biochemical characteristics of mammalian and microbial viruses. Letter grade only.
BIO 513 - The Mechanics And Energetics Of Locomotion: This course will integrate students' knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and metabolism into a framework for understanding the mechanics and energetics of locomotion. This course will use historical and current primary literature to provide a fundamental understanding of the field. Students will learn about the links between the mechanics of a movement and the energy consumed and apply this knowledge to clinical situations. They will gain an appreciation of the techniques used in the study of mechanics and energetics, identify open questions in the field, and develop approaches to tackle them. This will provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop and answer research questions both in this area and more broadly. Co-convened with BIO 412C. Letter grade only.
BIO 409 - Soil And Groundwater Bioremediation: Fundamental concepts of bioremediation, including discussion of the following topics: degradation kinetics, bioaugmentation, metal biotransformation, molecular approaches to bioremediation, chlorinated solvents, phytoremediation, petroleum hydrocarbons, and natural attenuation. Letter grade only.
BIO 499 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.
BIO 542 - Biomechanics: This course integrates anatomy, physiology and mechanics to explore the principles of human and animal movement. It highlights the diversity of techniques required to study the physics of movement. Co-convened with BIO 442. Letter grade only.
BIO 215 - Environmental Science For Hotel/Restaurant Managers: Environmental health issues that impact hotel/restaurant guests, staff and managers. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 323 - Vertebrate Zoology: Evolution, systematics, distribution, ecology, and primary adaptations of the major vertebrate groups. Letter grade only.
BIO 428L - Mammalogy Lab: Survey of the taxonomy, classification, and anatomy of mammals, and an introduction to field techniques. Letter grade only.
BIO 525L - Ichthyology Lab: Ichthyology involves the study of fishes, the largest group of living vertebrates on the planet. In the laboratory, we will explore the relationship between form and function in various families of fishes. In a series of field trips, we will visit aquatic habitats in Arizona and consider what fish are able to thrive in these habitats and why. Co-convened with BIO 452L. Letter grade only.
BIO 376 - Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology explores how microorganisms are used to make medicines, foods, and energy, and to genetically engineer plants and animals. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 154 - The Art And Science Of Human Movement: Introduces the study of human exercise and provides a broad-based understanding of applications of human movement to health and science. Letter grade only.
BIO 558 - Success In Research Part I: This course serves students participating in MS programs in across four colleges (CEFNS, SBS, CHHS, and CEIAS). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the practical skill, knowledge and training to successfully conduct research, compete for PhD programs, research funding and careers in research and academia. Students will receive practical training in research ethics, responsible conduct in research, as well as training in writing for research and presenting results in writing and for conferences. We will also provide Title IX training, and guide students in navigating the complexities of life/work in the sciences. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only. Students must be admitted to a thesis-based MS program at NAU. Co-convened with BIO 458. Letter grade only.
BIO 580 - Population And Quantitative Genetics: Mendelian and quantitative approaches to understanding population and evolutionary genetics; inference concerning natural lab populations. Letter grade only. Recommended: STA 270 and BIO 240.
BIO 534 - Human Microbiome Ecology: This course will cover the ecology of the microbial inhabitants of the human body, how the host depends on these microorganisms to maintain health, and consequences when these microbial communities are perturbed. The intent of this course is to introduce students to fundamental and novel concepts in human microbiome research, including original studies from many of the major contributors who have shaped the field. Co-convened with BIO 434. Letter grade only.
BIO 408C - Fieldwork Experience: Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional exercise-science setting. Requires 45 hours for each credit earned. Instructor's consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
BIO 411H - Mycology - Honors: Systematics, physiology, ecology, and medical importance of fungi and related forms; field identification and experimental studies. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BIO 597 - Reading For Comprehensive Exam: Preparation for comprehensive examination. Pass-fail only.
BSC 322 - Entomology: Classification, identification, ecology, physiology, and economic importance of insects. Letter grade only.
BSC 320 - General Pathology: Surveys disease processes affecting body systems, cell death and inflammation; emphasizes altered physiological mechanisms in cells and organ systems. Letter grade only.
BSC 345 - Sustainable Botany: Applies plant science principles to aspects of growing plants, including soil science, pathology, physiology, entomology, orchard, garden, and greenhouse with comparison of modern agribusiness to sustainable agriculture. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 326 - Ecology: This course introduces ecological principles, including the distribution and abundance of organisms, population dynamics, community organization, energy flow, and water, carbon nutrient cycling. Letter grade only.
BSC 366 - Behavior Of Animals: The course will examine the development, underlying neurology and physiology, adaptive function, and application of behavior in animals. Letter grade only.
BSC 350 - Classical And Molecular Genetics: Studies genetics from a molecular and microbial perspective; gene structure, expression, control, mutation, and recombination; advances in genetic engineering. Letter grade only.
BSC 349L - Molecular Techniques: Teaches how to perform and interpret basic molecular techniques including Southern and Northern blots, gene cloning, PCR, protein purification, and SDS-PAGE. Letter grade only.
BSC 376 - Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology explores how microorganisms are used to make medicines, foods, and energy, and to genetically engineer plants and animals. Letter grade only.
BSC 350L - Genetics Lab: This course will present some of the fundamental experiments and techniques associated in the field of genetics. Classical genetic experiments will involve Population genetics and Mendelian crosses. Molecular genetic experiments will involve DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), primer design, gel electrophoresis, and basic laboratory techniques. Many of these techniques will be taught from a research-oriented approach. Letter grade only.
BSC 395 - Science Career Development: This course will focus on refining a student's writing and research skills in developing the materials necessary for attaining an internship, job, or entrance in a graduate or professional program in science.
BSC 396 - Ethics In Science: This course will provide students the opportunity to discuss the role of ethics in the realm of science. Letter grade only.
BSC 374 - Economic Botany: Surveys plants used by humans including plant parts or products used and their geographic origin and distribution. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 375 - Infectious Disease: This course will cover the challenge presented by infectious microorganisms, how the host responds to the challenge, and what challenges lie ahead for both humans and microbes. Letter grade only.
BSC 401 - Immunobiology: Basic aspects of immunobiology emphasizing immune response, antibody structure and reactions with antigens, immunological specificity, and immunological diseases. Letter grade only.
BSC 408 - Fieldwork Experience: Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Instructor consent required. Pass/Fail only. No repeat limit.
BSC 399 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspects, concept, or problems within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
BSC 402 - Basic Virology: Molecular and biochemical characteristics of viruses, mechanisms of infectivity, and viral diseases. Letter grade only.
BSC 425 - Animal Physiology: Function and integration of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis. Letter grade only.
BSC 414 - Native Plants Of Arizona: BSC 414 will provide an in depth study of the flora and vegetation types of Arizona, with an emphasis on species and vegetation found in Southwestern Arizona, and will present information on morphology, taxonomy, and natural history of important flowering plant families of Arizona. It will also involve the examination of live plant material of species discussed in lecture. We will also identify plants using keys and descriptions in standard floras. Letter grade only.
BSC 410 - Phycology: Systematics, structure, reproduction, ecology, and methods of collecting algae; culture and experimental study of selected algae species. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 427 - Herpetology: Classification, distribution, ecology, and identification of amphibians and reptiles. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 425L - Animal Physiology Lab: Lab experience in the study of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems. Letter grade only.
BSC 428 - Ornithology: Classification, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, distribution, and field identification of birds. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 444 - Human Physiology: Physiology of major body systems studies at the metabolic, cellular, and systematic levels, emphasizing homeostatic mechanisms. Letter grade only.
BSC 470 - Field Methods And Techniques: This field-based course introduces advanced methods and techniques for experimental design, data collection and management, and analyses of plants and animals in a variety of habitats in the southwest. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs. lab. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
BSC 485 - Undergraduate Research: Original research under the supervision of a research advisor. Instructor consent required. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
BSC 429 - Mammology: This course introduces the classification, distribution, life history, evolution, and ecology of mammals with an emphasis on mammals in the desert southwest. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
BSC 301 - Science, Religion, And Reality: Important topics in today's world showing significant differences of opinion or beliefs contrasting with scientific evidence or contemporary practice, such as life's origin, beginning of an individual, sexual orientation, and death. Letter grade only.
BSC 302 - Relevance Of Science: Crucial challenges, problems, or situations in today's world for which science gives us insight into meeting, solving or understanding, such as global warming, using reclaimed water, energy crisis, epidemics, obesity, etc. Letter grade only.
BSC 497 - Independent Study: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Instructor consent required. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL-3.pdf
GLG 107 - Oceanography: Geologic, chemical, physical, and biologic properties of the marine environment and the description and origin of ocean basins. Letter grade only.
FOR 453H - Forest Insects - Honors: Identification, biology, population dynamics, ecological role, and management of forest insects in western forests. Letter grade only.
HS 310 - Medical And Scientific Terminology: Introductions and analysis of basic Greek and Latin related words; terms used in the medical and biological sciences. Letter grade only.
PSY 350 - Advanced Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience: Covers brain functions. Topics may include biological drives, sensory systems, memory, and behavior disorders. Letter grade only.
PSY 350H - Advanced Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience - Honors: Covers brain functions. Topics may include biological drives, sensory systems, memory, and behavior disorders. Letter grade only.
PSY 344H - Adult Development And Aging - Honors: Covers the adult aging process from multiple perspectives including biological, sociological, and cross-cultural. Letter grade only.
PSY 344 - Adult Development And Aging: Covers the adult aging process from multiple perspectives including biological, sociological, and cross-cultural. Letter grade only.
CENE 335 - Environmental Biotechnology: Presents the engineered application of biological systems for remediation of contaminated environments (land, air, water), and for sustainable development technologies and processes. Letter grade only.
CHM 360H - Fundamental Biochemistry - Honors: Principles of biochemistry emphasizing biologically important compounds and their functions and metabolism in living cells. Credit will not be given for both CHM 360 and CHM 461. Letter grade only.
CHM 461H - Biochemistry I - Honors: Chemistry of biological substances and the production and use of energy in biochemical systems. Credit will not be given for both CHM 360 and CHM 461. Letter grade only.
CHM 461 - Biochemistry I: Chemistry of biological substances and the production and use of energy in biochemical systems. Credit will not be given for both CHM 360 and CHM 461. Letter grade only.
CHM 360 - Fundamental Biochemistry: Principles of biochemistry emphasizing biologically important compounds and their functions and metabolism in living cells. Credit will not be given for both CHM 360 and CHM 461. Letter grade only.
DH 338 - Oral Radiology: Fundamentals of radiation, radiation biology, radiographic techniques, and normal radiographic anatomy. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
FOR 453 - Forest Insects: Identification, biology, population dynamics, ecological role, and management of forest insects in western forests. Co-convenes with FOR 553. Letter grade only.
PSY 370 - Motivation And Emotion: Covers the analysis of social, biological, and cognitive factors involved in motivated behaviors and emotional states. Letter grade only. Recommended: PSY 350.
SW 310 - Human Fundamentals Of Social Work Practice: This course will provide students an opportunity to explore issues related to human biological functioning as applied to social work practice. Clients' presenting issues often overlap with biological factors such as health status, genetic variables, substance abuse, or environment. This course provides an overview of the biological structures, processes, and issues commonly encountered by social workers. Letter grade only.
APMS 620 - Molecular Biophysics: A survey of topics in biophysics that span the areas of bioenergetics, biomechanics, the use of spectroscopy and microscopy to probe biological systems, and the role of quantum mechanics in biophysics research. In particular, this course will primarily focus on events and properties at the molecular level and will include how biological systems utilize light or chemical energy to achieve its metabolic goals, the role of thermodynamics and kinetics in controlling the structure and function of biological macromolecules and assemblies, and how dynamics at the molecular level influence the function of molecular motors, pumps, and membranes. Letter grade only.
ENV 596 - Quaternary Climate Change: Analyzes the causes and effects of climate change during the Quaternary Period and methods used to reconstruct past climates from marine and terrestrial sediments, ice cores, and biological records. Cross-listed with GLG 596. Letter grade only.
ESE 416 - Foundations Of Development Of The Child With Exceptional Needs: This course presents an overview of typical developmental patterns of young children and biological and psycho-social influences on the developmental process highlighting developmental patterns of children with disabilities. Co-convenes with ESE 516. Letter grade only.
ESE 516 - Patterns And Variations Of Child Development: This course will introduce principles of typical child development, biological and psycho-social influences on the developing child with particular emphasis on developmental patterns of children with disabilities. Co-convenes with ESE 416. Letter grade only.
GLG 596 - Quaternary Climate Change: Analyzes causes and effects of climate change during the Quaternary Period; methods used to reconstruct past climates from marine and terrestrial sediments, ice cores, and biological records. Cross-listed with ENV 596. Letter grade only.
FOR 213 - Ecology And Management Of Forest Soils: Introduces soil science, with special emphasis on forest soils. Topics include soil formation and classification; the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; and impacts of human-based activities on soils. Letter grade only.
PSY 636 - Social And Behavioral Epidemiology: This course covers social, behavioral, and biological determinants of major diseases and causes of death. Included are studies of the distribution of health and disease by person, place and time, as well as the application of this study to prevent disease and promote health. Letter grade only.
PSY 255 - Introduction To Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience: Course takes a biological approach to understanding behavior and mental processes; exploring relationships between the nervous system and behavior, and providing a foundation in basic nervous system structure and function. Letter grade only.
PSY 255H - Introduction To Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience - Honors: Surveys biological approaches to understanding behavior and mental processes; relationships between the nervous system and behavior, and foundation in basic nervous system structure and function. Letter grade only.
SW 427 - Social Work Assessment: Integrative course that links and applies human behavior theory in biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental contexts to assessment in generalist social work practice. Letter grade only.
SW 427H - Social Work Assessment - Honors: Integrative course that links and applies human behavior theory in biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental contexts to assessment in generalist social work practice. Letter grade only.
ANT 622 - Anthropological Perspectives On Human Growth And Development: Examines key issues related to human physical growth and development, focusing specific attention on the biological, ecological, cultural, and psychosocial determinants of variation in human ontogeny. A scientific and cross-cultural approach draws on methods and theories from various disciplines, including biocultural anthropology, medical anthropology, evolutionary biology, human physiology, global health, genetics, neuroscience, and medicine. Letter grade only.
CENE 280 - Environmental Engineering Fundamentals: A course in environmental engineering fundamentals that introduces system diagraming and material balance methods, and applies biological, chemical, and mathematical principles to solve environmental engineering problems using the mass balance approach. Required for Environmental Engineering major. Letter grade only.
HS 572 - Environmental And Occupational Health: This core course examines the environment and its relationship to human health and disease. The focus of the course is on the physical, chemical, biological, and behavioral-social factors of the human environment. Course content covers the principles and concepts of environmental health and environmental health hazards. Letter grade only.
HON 293 - Topics In Science And Applied Science: Scientific Awareness: Introduction to topics in science/applied science through scientific inquiry and the application of scientific knowledge. Students investigate a variety of physical and biological phenomena by applying the scientific method. Partially fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English Foundation. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit
ME 563 - Biomechanical Engineering: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the mechanics and mathematical analysis of the musculoskeletal system, the materials used in orthopedic applications, and control system modeling of biological tissues for use in orthopedic devices. Co-convened with ME 463. Cross-listed with BE 563. Letter grade only.
ME 463 - Biomechanical Engineering: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the mechanics and mathematical analysis of the musculoskeletal system, the materials used in orthopedic applications, and control system modeling of biological tissues for use in orthopedic devices. Co-convened with ME 563. Letter grade only.
BE 563 - Biomechanical Engineering: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the mechanics and mathematical analysis of the musculoskeletal system, the materials used in orthopedic applications, and control system modeling of biological tissues for use in orthopedic devices. Cross-listed with ME 563. Letter grade only.
JUS 510 - Theories Of Criminality In Justice Studies: This course explores the classical and contemporary theories of crime from sociological, biological, political, psychological, and economic perspectives. Course material will focus on the historical development of the theories, their major assumptions and propositions, as well as their relevance for addressing contemporary criminal justice policy and practice. Co-convened with JUS 436. Letter grade only.
JUS 416 - Forensics: Forensic science is the application of science to the law. During this course, students will examine various methodologies and applications commonly used in forensics. Topics will include the history of forensic science, the legal system as it relates to physical evidence, crime scene procedures, physical evidence collection, biological evidence collection, and chemical/material evidence. Letter grade only.
APMS 618 - Supramolecular Materials Chemistry: Study of the building blocks, assembly, and characterization of biological, bio-inspired and inorganic supramolecular materials. This course is intended to provide a robust knowledge of the principles governing supramolecular materials chemistry and enable students to traverse a breadth of topics within materials chemistry with a foundational knowledge-base. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
ANT 621 - Nutritional Anthropology: Nutritional Anthropology examines the relationship between human biology and nutritional status within the context of economics, politics, culture, history, and evolution. Specifically, this class examines human nutrition and food systems from comparative, biocultural, and evolutionary perspectives in time and space. The role of health in food systems in all these factors is a crucial aspect. Long-term evolutionary processes are examined within an ecological framework as significant factors affecting human biology and susceptibility to diet-related disease. Global relations of power and inequity are examined as key factors influencing access to food and patterns of over- and under-nutrition for both populations and individuals. Letter grade only.
FOR 507 - Soil Ecology: In this course students will examine the principles of soil ecology, beginning with the development of soil and how it is fundamentally structured, to the biology of soil: the organisms that live below ground and how they regulate and affect soil fertility. Students will capitalize on local study systems (e.g. the campus composting and garden program, or burn scars in managed forest systems near the campus, or others), to learn the practical aspects of soil-testing. Students will measure the chemical, physical and biological properties of soils and decomposing organic matter. Cross-listed with BIO 507. 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab. Letter grade only.
CENE 462 - Water Quality Modeling: The chemical, physical, and biological processes that control water quality in lakes and streams, and the systems of differential equations that can be used to describe these transformations. Derivation and application of these equations using spreadsheets and prepackaged software. Procedures for calibrating and verifying these models and analysis of the capabilities and limitations of mathematical representations of natural systems. Co-convenes with CENE 562. Letter grade only.
CENE 562 - Water Quality Modeling: The chemical, physical, and biological processes that control water quality in lakes and streams, and the systems of differential equations that can be used to describe these transformations. Derivation and application of these equations using spreadsheets and prepackaged software. Procedures for calibrating and verifying these models and analysis of the capabilities and limitations of mathematical representations of natural systems. Instructor consent required. Co-convenes with CENE 462. Letter grade only.
ENV 650 - Current Topics In Global Resource Conservation: This class will explore the biological and physical nature of global environmental changes and the social, political, economic, cultural and historic contexts in which they originate with a particular emphasis on the developing world. The class will evaluate the primary literature on current topics in global environmental change and resource conservation (e.g. climate and forests) and innovative solutions across scales will be addressed. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
FOR 483 - Forestry In The Wildland - Urban Interface: This course provides an overview of the social and biological complexities of managing forests in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). The course uses social science theory, concepts and analytic techniques for understanding human-forest ecosystems using human communities as a fundamental unit of social organization. Emphasis is placed on understanding how WUI management differs from management of similar resource values in wildlands. Letter grade only.
FOR 505 - Forestry Seminar Series: Weekly presentations by leading scientists in biological and social sciences describing current projects in forestry and wildland management, followed by an informal discussion period. Each student reads scientific papers by two of the speakers (selected by the student). Students collaborate to identify and invite speakers for the following semester. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 5 units of credit.
HS 501 - Introduction To Public Health: This course provides an introduction to the principles of public health research and practice. Course content includes the history of public health, philosophies, core values and current public health topics and trends. This course prepares students for graduate-level public health coursework with an overview of social and structural determinants of health, including environmental, biological, behavioral, psychological, and genetic factors of health and well-being. Letter grade only.
PT 535 - Human Anatomy: The four course sections include: 1) thorax/abdomen, 2) pelvis/perineum/lower extremities, 3) back/upper extremities, 4) head/neck. Students conduct dissection of the human body with emphasis on the application of anatomical knowledge to clinical practice. Analysis will include: anatomical basis for performing clinical procedures and a physical exam, structural injury or disease, embryology and developmental biology. 2 hours lecture, 9 hours lab. Letter grade only.
SCI 520 - Engineering Design In The Science Classroom: This course explores of the field of engineering as it relates to the Next Generation Science Standards and other state standards and its integration with traditional science courses (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, etc.). Educators will improve their abilities to meet current instructional standards and incorporate engineering into other K-12 science courses. A primary goal is for students in this course to develop ideas and resources they can directly implement in their own K-12 science classrooms. Letter grade only.
JUS 436 - Applied Criminological Theories: This course explores the classical and contemporary theories of crime, with a focus on using the theories to analyze historical and contemporary issues impacting the criminal justice field. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, we will examine theories that are grounded in a range of academic perspectives, including sociological, biological, political, psychological, and economic explanations of crime. The course material will also focus on the historical development of the theories and their major assumptions and propositions, as well as strategies for using the theories to evaluate and implement criminal justice policy and practice. Co-convened with JUS 510. Letter grade only.
NTS 515 - Nutrition Across The Life Cycle: This course is concerned with nutrition during major phases of the life cycle. It will include units on (1) women during the preconception period, pregnancy and lactation, (2) infancy, (3) childhood, (4) adolescence and (5) older adults (65+). The biological basis of nutrient and energy needs will be addressed for each life cycle phase, as well as factors that influence nutritional status and cultural and socioeconomic barriers to meeting nutrient needs. Co-convened with NTS 415. Letter grade only.
NTS 415 - Nutrition Across The Life Cycle: This course is concerned with nutrition during major phases of the life cycle. It will include units on (1) women during the preconception period, pregnancy and lactation, (2) infancy, (3) childhood, (4) adolescence and (5) older adults (65+). The biological basis of nutrient and energy needs will be addressed for each life cycle phase, as well as factors that influence nutritional status and cultural and socioeconomic barriers to meeting nutrient needs. Co-convened with NTS 515. Letter grade only.
INF 690 - Team-based Interdisciplinary Research: Students learn team-science skills for engaging in collaborative research, and for being a productive member of high-performing teams. Students work in small teams (3-4 members) to develop an interdisciplinary research proposal with an emphasis on applying informatics tools to address a biological, ecological, or environmental-motivated problem. Students learn and employ team-science approaches to developing this proposal and to conducting preliminary research that aligns with the proposal. Teams present on the proposed project, approaches, and initial results. Letter grade only.
INF 415 - Comparative Genomics: Emphasis on the analysis of genomic sequences, including sequencing technologies, genome assembly, functional and structural predictions, and comparisons at macroevolutionary timescales in a phylogenetic context. Special emphasis is on building practical skills in computational biology. Classes will consist of lectures, student led discussions of primary literature, and computational labs. Co-convened with INF 515. Letter grade only.
INF 515 - Comparative Genomics: Emphasis on the analysis of genomic sequences, including sequencing technologies, genome assembly, functional and structural predictions, and comparisons at macroevolutionary timescales in a phylogenetic context. Special emphasis is on building practical skills in computational biology. Classes will consist of lectures, student led discussions of primary literature, and computational labs. Co-convened with INF 415. Letter grade only.
INF 414 - Modeling The Spread Of Infectious Disease: This course will provide students with a basic understanding of disease modeling. We will derive and simulate fundamental insights about infectious disease dynamics, including the topics of predicting the size of epidemics, understanding disease cycles, and simulating spatially-explicit disease models. Throughout, we will reinforce quantitative insights with biological concepts, computer-based assignments, and relevant readings from the literature. Co-convened with INF 514. Letter grade only.
INF 514 - Modeling The Spread Of Infectious Disease: This course will provide students with a basic understanding of disease modeling. We will derive and simulate fundamental insights about infectious disease dynamics, including the topics of predicting the size of epidemics, understanding disease cycles, and simulating spatially-explicit disease models. Throughout, we will reinforce quantitative insights with biological concepts, computer-based assignments, and relevant readings from the literature. Co-convened with INF 414. Letter grade only.
INF 626 - Applied Bayesian Modeling: Bayesian statistical methods for analyzing data, with emphasis on ecological and biological data. Includes Bayes rule, basic Bayesian formulation (priors, posteriors, likelihoods), single- and multiple-parameter models, hierarchical models, generalized linear models, multivariate models, mixture models, models for missing data, merging statistical and process models, overview of spatial and temporal processes, and introduction to computation methods. Letter grade only.
APMS 611 - Thermodynamics Of Disparate Materials: Investigation of the thermodynamic and kinetic regulation of materials systems. Disparate materials systems ranging from biological and soft materials to solid-state and other hard materials systems will be studied. This course is not intended to be an in-depth pursuit of thermodynamics or kinetics of materials systems but instead to provide a base understanding of a wide-range of condensed matter systems and understand how fundamental regulation is exhibited across a wide breadth of materials system. Letter grade only.
APMS 619 - Biomolecular And Bioorgnaic Materials: This course will introduce students to the breadth of biomolecular and bioinorganic materials found in Nature and manufactured in the laboratory, and is accessible to students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, engineering or biology. This course will cover the molecular synthesis, characterization, physical properties, mimicry and application of many different biomaterials, such as the magnetic, optical, and structural materials found in Nature. This course is intended to introduce students to a wide-variety of topics and approaches in biomaterials science- and their applications in technology development. Both inorganic and organic materials will be discussed. Letter grade only.
ANT 412 - Bioarchaeology: The Study Of Human Remains From Archaeological Contexts: Bioarchaeology is the study of human skeletal remains in relation to the archaeological record. The human skeleton adapts and changes, whether the stress is from biological, faunal, environmental, or cultural influences. We discover how humans lived in the past using skeletal remains through an in depth biocultural examination of issues such as gender roles, health, diet, workload, colonialism, agriculture, (dis)ability, status, and identity. The methods we use are regularly used in modern forensic anthropology. This course surveys the field and its theories and practices by evaluating the primary literature and doing hands-on lab activities. Letter grade only.
SCI 530 - History Of Science: This course provides an overview of major episodes in the history of science from the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century through the present. Topics include recent historiographical approaches within the history of science along with noteworthy episodes in the history of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth sciences. The course does not attempt to be definitive or exhaustive in its coverage of the history of science; it is not a celebration of great geniuses or theories. It is instead an attempt to pick out a handful of episodes that are judged to be particularly revealing about the way in which the sciences have developed. Readings include a combination of primary and secondary sources. Letter grade only.
SOC 618 - Medical Sociology: Health and illness cannot be solely explained in terms of biology. This graduate-level seminar introduces major concepts and founding premises of medical sociology, providing a framework for understanding the social contexts of health, illness and medicine. In the first half of the semester, we will focus on the social determinants of health and illness. We will explore a wide range of instances where differences in social conditions generate differences in health outcomes. The second half of the semester focuses on the societal implications of health, illness and medicine -- how medicine and medical practice have a profound influence on and are influenced by social, cultural, political and economic forces. Topics include the social construction of health and disability, sick role, medicalization, and the profession of medicine. Letter grade only.
FOR 345H - Forest Wildlife Habitat And Range Management - Honors: This course emphasizes population ecology concepts and their use in forest habitat and range management for wildlife. It provides an ecological basis for understanding wildlife, habitat relationships, and principles of forest and range management. It focuses on population ecology and habitat use at varying spatial and temporal scales. Students will gain an understanding of the organisms, species, populations, and communities including components, patterns, and processes of biological and ecological systems across spatial and temporal scales. Students will learn techniques and tools for gathering and analyzing information and be exposed to important issues currently faced by natural resource professionals relevant to future jobs as professional natural resource managers. Students will increase their ability to present, write, and use critical reasoning skills in resource management decision making. Letter grade only.
FOR 345 - Forest Wildlife Habitat And Range Management: This course emphasizes population ecology concepts and their use in forest habitat and range management for wildlife. It provides an ecological basis for understanding wildlife, habitat relationships, and principles of forest and range management. It focuses on population ecology and habitat use at varying spatial and temporal scales. Students will gain an understanding of the organisms, species, populations, and communities including components, patterns, and processes of biological and ecological systems across spatial and temporal scales. Students will learn techniques and tools for gathering and analyzing information and be exposed to important issues currently faced by natural resource professionals relevant to future jobs as professional natural resource managers. Students will increase their ability to present, write, and use critical reasoning skills in resource management decision making. Letter grade only.
PSY 623 - Bio-behavioral Health: The objective of this course is to introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of bio-behavioral health, which posits that human health is influenced by complex biological, behavioral, psychological and contextual variables. This seminar will provide students with an opportunity to critically evaluate the relevant literature and to develop a project related to bio-behavioral health. Course topics may include measurement in health research, theoretical models of human health, systems of the body, health disparities, behavioral risk factors, stress and health, management of chronic illnesses, and health-related interventions. Students will gain experience in critical evaluation of health literature by participating in class discussion, completing written assignments that synthesize course material, and producing a final paper and presentation that propose a study testing a bio-behavioral health hypothesis of their choosing. Letter grade only
PSY 622 - Mental Well-being: Psychopathology And Positive Mental Health: Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders; it is an integral and necessary part of overall health and wellness. There are multiple determinants of positive mental health, including social, psychological, and biological factors that occur from the prenatal environment to early childhood, over the course of a lifetime. We will first review models of mental illness and mental health, as well as the characteristics of the most common mental illnesses, e.g., anxiety, mood (e.g., depression), substance abuse, and impulse control disorders. We will then explore well-being across age groups and how mental illness interacts with well-being to alter risk for acute and chronic health conditions, intimate partner violence and premature death. Finally, we will examine contributions from Positive Psychology to understand how subjective and emotional well-being can be promoted and protected, incorporating cross-cultural and global definitions. This course will emphasize that the promotion, protection and restoration of mental health is a vital concept for individuals, communities and societies throughout the world. Letter grade only.
CAR 600 - Foundations In Addictions: The purpose of this course is to provide Scholars with foundational knowledge in Substance Use/Substance Use Disorders (SU/SUDs). Scholars will integrate and critique: 1) epidemiologic and surveillance SU/SUD data; 2) the intersection of social, behavioral, and biological determinants of addiction and recovery; 3) pharmacological basics of drug use; 4) co-occurring disorders; 5) prevention and resilience research; 6) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and culturally-centered evidence-based treatments and practices; 7) a review of research strategies pertaining to treatment effectiveness and sustainability; 8) the social impact of drug use and substance use disorders; 9) evaluation of policies and community initiatives that address addiction, and 10) the roles of community health workers (including promotoras de salud), and tribal health practices and ceremonies. The course will highlight the importance of involving community healers and leaders in the development of community-driven and culturally-centered addiction research projects. The relationship between COVID-19 and SU/SUDs will be highlighted as a key area for culturally tailored research. Scholars will explore the emic cultural processes that support sustainable research projects. Students will begin to operationalize research topics based on these foundational concepts in SU/SUD research. Letter grade only.
SOC 391 - Sociology Of Race, Class, And Gender: This course is designed to examine how race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic class intersect to shape both individual experience as well as the social landscape in the United States and globally. In this class, we consider race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic class as socially constructed systems of meaning -- that is, rather than focusing on any biological differences, we will study the way our white normative society shapes how we come to understand and experience these social identities. We will use both sociological theoretical approaches (prejudice/discrimination; assimilation; pluralism) and intersectional theoretical approaches to understand how divisive systems of inequality have been constructed to privilege some and oppress others as well as how different forms of discrimination can interact and overlap in our social structures. A central focus will be developing an understanding of how systems of oppression reinforce each other and how they intersect to create an overall matrix of domination. Additionally, we will examine how groups impacted by intersectional oppression work to resist and build resilience in U.S. society. Letter grade only.