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Biological Sciences |
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Course Description |
Fall Offerings |
Winter Offerings |
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BIOL 090 |
Biol Special Lab |
This class is an
opportunity for tutorial
instruction for students
in biological subject
matter areas where
assistance may be
needed. No appointments
are necessary. Come in
when you need help |
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BIOL 107 |
Biology and Society |
Non-majors lab course
examines the basic
biological principles
that underlie many of
the issues facing our
society. Among the
topics addressed will be
human impact on the
environment and
biodiversity,
genetically modified
organisms, gene therapy,
stem cells, evolution
and natural selection |
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BIOL 110 |
Biotech:Science Apps/Imp |
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BIOL 124 |
Northwest Flora |
Introduction to plant
classification, field
study and laboratory
identification of the
common plant families of
the Pacific Northwest. |
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BIOL 126 |
Intro to Horticulture |
An introduction to the
identification of common
house and garden plants.
Landscaping, use of
fertilizers and
greenhouse management,
selection and care of
plant material for the
home and home garden. |
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BIOL 144 |
Marine Ecology |
A study of local marine
organisms and the
environments in which
they live. Laboratory
and field work are
designed to implement
this study. Local field
trips are included. BIOL
144 and BIOL 244 are
taught concurrently.
BIOL 144 is designed for
non-science majors |
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BIOL 150 |
Epidemics and Culture |
Students will explore
epidemic disease from
multiple perspectives,
including scientific,
political, economic,
religious, and artistic.
The Bubonic Plague of
the Middle Ages will
serve as a paradigm for
studying individual and
cultural responses to
other historical and
modern epidemics. |
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BIOL& 170 |
Intro: Human Anat.&
Phys. |
Introduction to the
systems of the human
body. Structures and
functions of these
systems will be stressed
along with unifying
principles such as
nutrition, sex,
genetics, environment,
exercise and the aging
process. |
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BIOL& 211 |
Majors Cellular Biology |
Examines the cell as the
basic unit of life.
Topics covered include:
the function of cell
organelles, metabolic
processes, cell division
signaling, the genetics
of individuals &
populations. For life
science majors and
allied health students.
Laboratory class. |
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BIOL& 212 |
Majors Animal Biology |
A survey of animals
involving a study of the
identification structure
and function. Evolution,
embryology, and ecology
of the kingdom is
included. The emphasis
is on the phylogenetic
relationships among
animals and the
ecological relationships
within the kingdom.
Laboratory class. |
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BIOL& 213 |
Majors Plant Biology |
Survey of major groups
of kingdoms: Fungi,
Protista and Plantae.
Study of group's
morphology, physiology
and reproductive
patterns and the
theories of evolutionary
relationships.
Development of
ecosystems, succession
through climax
vegetation and features
of the major terrestrial
biomes. Laboratory class |
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BIOL& 231 |
Human Anatomy |
Understanding the
structure of the human
body through the study
of the various body
systems. Intensive
laboratory dissection
and lectures are
utilized. Laboratory
class. |
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BIOL& 232 |
Human Physiology |
A systems approach to
the study of the
functions of the human
body. Includes the
nervous, muscular,
circulatory, endocrine,
respiratory, digestive
and urogenital systems.
Laboratory class. |
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BIOL 244 |
Marine Ecology for Techs |
A study of local marine
organisms and the
environments in which
they live. Laboratory
and field work are
designed to implement
this study. Local field
trips are included. BIOL
144 and BIOL 244 are
taught concurrently |
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BIOL 249 |
Tissue Culture/Staining |
Introductory course in
the theory and concepts
of animal cell and
tissue culturing. Course
will teach the
fundamentals in tissue
culture techniques,
subculturing and
maintenance of cell
lines. Skills also
include: cell viability
testing, cell counting,
feeding of cell lines
and quality control.
Aseptic technique is
emphasized, along with
media preparation. |
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BIOL& 260 |
Microbiology |
Survey of microorganisms
with focus on healthcare
applications. Structure,
classification,
metabolism and genetics
of bacteria and viruses
are main themes.
Emphasis on disease
process, microbial
control and immunology.
Laboratory techniques
include isolation and
identification of
bacteria. |
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BIOL 265 |
Solution and Media Prep
I |
Preparation of media and
solutions commonly used
in biotechnology
laboratories. Use of
basic lab tools such as
pipettors, pH meters,
scales, centrifuges,
autoclaves and
spectrophotometers, and
lab notebook
maintenance. |
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BIOL 266 |
Solution and Media Prep
II |
Preparation of media and
solutions commonly used
in biotechnology
laboratories. Use of
basic lab tools such as
pipettors, pH meters,
scales, centrifuges,
autoclaves and
spectrophotometers. Use
of MSDS, GLP procedures
and lab safety. |
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BIOL 270 |
Molecular Biology
Techniques |
This course will focus
on DNA replication and
translation and
regulatory mechanisms in
prokaryotic and
eukaryotic systems. |
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BIOL 274 |
Molecular Biology Lab |
Laboratory emphasis will
be on molecular
biological techniques
utilized in modern
research laboratories.
Techniques include gene
cloning, DNA and protein
electrophoresis, protein
purification and
enzymatic and
immunological assays |
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BIOL 275 |
Recombinant DNA
Techniques |
Basic course in the
theory and concepts of
recombinant DNA
techniques. Course will
focus on the methods of
gene cloning with
bacteriophage and
plasmid vectors, growth
and maintenance of E.
coli, extraction and
purification of DNA,
polymerase chain
reaction, southern
blots, probe
preparation,
hybridization methods,
and DNA sequencing. The
lab will focus on 'hands
on' techniques. |
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BIOL 277 |
Immunology |
This course focuses on
the concepts and
laboratory procedures
necessary to understand
the cellular, molecular
and genetic basis of the
immune system. Emphasis
will be placed on
antigen and antibody
structure and function,
antibody production,
cellular based immunity,
and the major
histocompatibility
complex. |
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BIOL 279 |
Biotechnology Techniques |
A laboratory course
which will focus on the
techniques currently
prevalent in the
manufacturing and
production aspect of the
biotechnology industry.
Course will focus on the
isolation and
purification of
proteins. This will
include cation-anion
exchange chromatography,
selective binding using
hydrophobic
interactions,
ultrafiltration,
isoelectric focusing and
high performance liquid
chromatography (HPLC).
There will also be
exposure to good
manufacturing practices
(GMP), quality control
procedures (QC),
biological potency
assays, radioisotope use
and handling, FDA
regulations and clinical
trials. |
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BIOL 280 |
Seminar in Biotechnology |
This course will include
speakers from the
biotechnology industry,
field trips to
biotechnology
laboratories, special
topics such as radiation
safety, quality control,
resume writing and
interviewing and
discussion and
presentation of journal
articles. Previously
BIOSC 295. Prerequisite:
BIOL& 211 plus
completion of at least
ten additional credits
toward the AAAS degree
or Certificate of
Proficiency in the
Biotechnology Laboratory
Assistant Program or
permission.
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BIOL 285 |
Basics of Bioinformatics |
This course will present
the basic priciples of
genomic and proteomic
analysis using public
databases. Emphasis will
be placed on hands-on
training using BLAST
searches to analyze
protein and DNA
sequences, using Entrez
to study genomic
structures and Cn3D to
study protein
structure. |
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BIOL 286 |
Molecular Diagnostics |
Practical experience
using molecular
techniques, such as PCR
and ELISA, for medical
diagnostic assays.
Emphasis will be placed
on understanding theory,
experimental design,
interpretation of
results, and the
limitations of these
assays. |
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BIOL 287 |
HPLC |
This laboratory will
present the theory of
High Performance Liquid
Chromatography as well
as practical experience
using the
instrumentation.
Students will receive
hands-on training
setting up and trouble
shooting an HPLC,
preparing protein
samples for analysis,
data collection and
analysis of results. |
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BIOL 288 |
Flow Cytometry |
This course will present
the theory of flow
cytometry as well as
provide practical
laboratory experience
using the
instrumentation.
Students will receive
hands-on training
calibrating and trouble
shooting a flow
cytometer, preparing and
staining cells for
analysis, data
collection and analysis
of data. |
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BIOL 290 |
Internship |
This course is a
cooperative education
experience that provides
students with work
experience in the
biotechnology industry.
Previously BIOSC 290.
Prerequisite: BIOL& 211
plus completion of at
least 10 additional
credits toward the AAAS
degree or Certificate of
Proficiency in the
Biotechnology Laboratory
Assistant Program.
Instructor permission
required. |
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Environmental Science |
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ENVS& 101 |
Intro to Env Science |
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ENVS 102 |
Env Science Field Study |
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Oceanography |
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OCEA& 101 |
Intro To Oceanography |
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