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The
biological sciences are
undergoing a quiet revolution of
discovery that is having a
profound influence on the way we
live and think. Whether discovery
is molecular or ecological in
scope, the transcendent qualities
to be cultivated in all biology
students are logical thought,
clarity of expression, precision
of statement, employment of
analytical skills, and common
sense. The Biology program
captures these qualities by
focusing on three curricular
patterns.
First, the department offers contemporary course
work that mirrors the rapid changes in biology and
defines the mechanistic forces operating at the
cellular and molecular levels of organization. Second,
courses are offered that emphasize phylogenetic
relationships, evolutionary concepts and functional
qualities of living things. Third, the historical,
social and ethical dimensions of biology are interwoven
in the fabric of all courses to provide a sense
of perspective and to impart the impact biological
discovery has had on our understanding of what it
is to be human in a complex world of differing views
and expectations.
The Biology program emphasizes
active participation and
investigative learning in
classroom, laboratory and field
settings. Students have the
opportunity to use the latest
technologies including
transmission and scanning
electron microscopy, x-ray
microanalysis,
ultracentrifugation,
scintillation counting, protein
electrophoresis, video image
analysis, and DNA manipulations
in the new Olin Science Center.
Students who major in Biology may
do collaborative research with
the faculty or independent
research in spacious and superbly
equipped laboratories. The
department maintains a reference
collection of local flora and
fauna for student use and a
departmental computer lab
provides student access to
personal computers for classroom
instruction and independent
projects. Furthermore,
field-oriented courses take
advantage of the tremendous
biodiversity in proximity to
Salem. Numerous nature preserves,
wildlife refuges, coastal tide
pools, sand dunes, grasslands,
and montane forests are all
within an hour’s drive of
campus and serve as field
laboratories. The University also
is a charter member of the
Malheur Field Station consortium
and maintains an active
relationship with the station
located on the Malheur National
Wildlife Refuge in the high
desert country of southeast
Oregon.
Career opportunities extend to
the health fields, resource
management, teaching, and
environmental science. It is not
uncommon for graduates to enter
nonrelated fields (i.e., law,
news media, commercial travel,
insurance) and apply their
understandings of biology to
problems they encounter.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE BIOLOGY MAJOR
(9
credits in Biology, 3 credits in
Chemistry and 1 additional credit
in Physical Science, Mathematics
or Statistics)
CORE
COURSES:
Required of all majors
BIOL
125
Ecology, Evolution
& Diversity (1)
BIOL
130
Cell Biology and Genetics (1)
BIOL
244
Physiological Dynamics in Animals
& Plants (1)
CHEM
115
(NW) Introductory Chemistry I
(1)
CHEM
116
(QA) Introductory Chemistry II
(1)
CHEM
225
Organic Chemistry I (1)
OR
CHEM
230
Environmental Chemistry (1)
INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL
COURSES
One
credit emphasizing Diversity,
Ecology, & Evolution
(1)
BIOL
255
General
Ecology (1)
BIOL
257
Plant Ecology and Conservation
(1)
BIOL
376
Evolutionary Biology
(1)
One
credit emphasizing Molecular
& Cellular Biology,
Physiology (1)
BIOL
250
Microbiology (1)
BIOL
333
Gene Structure and Function
(1)
BIOL
360
Molecular Cell Biology (1)
BIOL
440
Electron Microscopy (1)
BIOL
446
Embryology (1)
RESEARCH
METHODS
COURSES:
One credit from the following
(1)
BIOL
350
(W) Molecular Genetics (1)
BIOL
351
(W) Animal Physiology (1)
BIOL
352
(W) Plant Systematics and
Evolution (1)
BIOL
354
(W) Advanced Microbiology (1)
BIOL
356
(W) Plant Molecular Biology
(1)
BIOL
358
(W) Developmental Biology
(1)
Two
additional elective credits
(2)
These may include additional
courses from those listed above
or other Biology offerings
including research courses (BIOL
297, 497). (See note below on
excluded
courses.)
CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE
1
credit in BIOL 498 Biology
Colloquim (.5 each over 2
semesters)
Includes completion of a
comprehensive written assessment
examination.
One
credit in Physical Science,
Mathematics, or Statistics
(1)
ERTH
110
(NW) Physical Geology (1)
ERTH
112
(NW) Physical Geography (1)
PHYS
221
(QA; NW) Introductory Physics I (1)
MATH
level 139 or higher
Statistics
(ECON
230
(QA*), MATH
138
(QA*))
NOTE:
BIOL
246
(Human Anatomy) does not count
toward a major in Biology.
Students cannot apply more than
one biology MOI course toward the
major, and typically these are
taken during the first two
undergraduate years. Credit
cannot be earned in both
BIOL
250
(Microbiology) and
BIOL
221
(Microbes and Infectious
Diseases), and for both
BIOL
333
(Gene Structure and Function )
and BIOL
112
(Human Heredity). Students
enrolling in both
BIOL
210
(Biodiversity: Discovering Life)
and BIOL 125
(Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity) will earn only .5
credits toward the second course.
Those students planning to apply
for admission to graduate or
professional schools in science
are strongly urged to complete
the following courses:
CHEM
225,
226
Organic Chemistry I, II (1)
PHYS
221,
236
Introductory Physics I, II (1)
MATH
141
Calculus
I (1)
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE BIOLOGY MINOR
Cellular/Molecular
Biology Emphasis (5 credits
in Biology, 2 in
Chemistry)
CHEM
115
(NW) Introductory Chemistry I
(1)
CHEM
116
(QA) Introductory Chemistry II
(1)
BIOL
125
Ecology, Evolution &
Diversity (1)
BIOL
130
Cell
Biology and Genetics
(1)
Three
credits from the following
(3)
BIOL
244
Physiological
Dynamics in Animals & Plants
(1)
BIOL
250
Microbiology (1)
BIOL
333
Gene Structure and Function
(1)
BIOL
350
(W) Molecular Genetics (1)
BIOL
358
(W) Developmental Biology (1)
BIOL
360
Advanced Cell Biology (1)
BIOL
440
Electron Microscopy (1)
BIOL
446
Embryology (1)
Ecology/Evolutionary
Biology
Emphasis
(5
credits in Biology, 2 in
Chemistry)
CHEM
115
(NW) Introductory Chemistry I
(1)
CHEM
116
(QA) Introductory Chemistry II
(1)
BIOL
125
Ecology, Evolution &
Diversity (1)
BIOL
130
Cell Biology and Genetics
(1)
Three
credits
from
the
following
(3)
BIOL
250
Microbiology
(1)
BIOL
255
General
Ecology
(1)
BIOL
257
Plant
Ecology
and
Conservation
(1)
BIOL
352
(W)
Plant
Systematics
and
Evolution
(1)
BIOL
354
(W)
Advanced
MIcrobiology
(1)
BIOL
376
Evolutionary
Biology
(1)
FACULTY
Grant
O.
Thorsett,
Professor
of
Biology,
Chair
Jennifer
Butler,
Instructor
of
Biology
Ben
Crabtree,
Assistant
Professor
of
Biology
David
Craig,
Assistant
Professor
of
Biology
Scott
D.
Hawke,
Professor
of
Biology
Susan
Kephart,
Professor
of
Biology
Kristin
Latham,
Visiting
Instructor
of
Biology
Brianna
Lindh,
Assistant
Professor
of
Biology
Sharon
L.
Rose,
Professor
of
Biology
Barbara
Stebbins-Boaz,
Associate
Professor
of
Biology
Gary
Tallman,
Professor,
Taul
Watanabe
Endowed
Chair
in
Science
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
BIOL
110
(NW)
Principles
of
Biology
(1)
Introduces
principles
and
concepts
which
apply
to
all
living
organisms
with
special
emphasis
on
humans
and
their
societies,
including
bioethical
concerns
and
the
applications
and
limits
of
scientific
method.
Topics
considered
are:
physical-chemical
background,
scientific
theories
as
to
the
origin
of
life,
organization
from
cell
to
organism
to
populations,
major
groups
of
living
organisms,
biological
energetics,
principles
and
environmental
problems.
Historical
acquisition
of
scientific
knowledge
and
questioning
of
“scientific
facts”
are
discussed.
Non-majors
course.
Laboratory
required.
Understanding
Natural
World.
Every
semester.
Staff
BIOL
112
(NW)
Human
Heredity: Principles
and
Issues
(1)
This
course
deals
with
aspects
of
genetics
having
special
relevance
to
human
life
and
human
society.
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