Biological Sciences (BIOLOGY)
Courses
BIOLOGY 554 FIELD BOTANY 3 Units
A study of the identification and ecology of flowering plants, conifers and ferns. Emphasis will be given to the plants and plant communities in the vicinity of the course location. A collection of local plants is required of all students. Field trips required. Summer session only.
BIOLOGY 651 NATURAL HISTORY OF YELLOWSTONE NP AND THE UPPER GREAT PLAINS 3 Units
This is an introductory, multi-disciplinary, summer field course open to all. It is held at Yellowstone National Park and locations in route. Students will learn field methods, geology, ecology and natural history. It is suitable for biology and geology majors and anyone interested in field science or natural history.
PREREQ: BIOLOGY 120 OR BIOLOGY 141 AND CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
BIOLOGY 690 WORKSHOP Repeatable 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques.
BIOLOGY 691 TRAVEL STUDY Repeatable 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Faculty-led field courses.
BIOLOGY 694 SEMINAR Repeatable 1 Units
Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.
PREREQ: 16 HRS OF BIOLOGY INCLUDING BIOLOGY 141 AND BIOLOGY 142
BIOLOGY 696 SPECIAL STUDIES Repeatable 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.
BIOLOGY 790 WORKSHOP 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques
BIOLOGY 793 PRACTICUM 1-6 Units
Variable topics.
BIOLOGY 794 SEMINAR 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.
BIOLOGY 796 SPECIAL STUDIES Repeatable 1-3 Units
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.
BIOLOGY 798 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES Repeatable 1-3 Units
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
BIOLOGY 799 THESIS RESEARCH Repeatable 1-6 Units
Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.