Biology/General (BIOB)
BIOB 101N - Discover Biology. 3 Credits.
Offered every term. Offered on Mountain Campus and at Missoula College. Contemporary exploration of the organization and complexity of living organisms and the systems in which they live. The central question of biology--relationship between form and function, acquisition and use of energy, and continuity between generations will be addressed through lectures and laboratory investigations. Credit not allowed toward a major in biology. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and BIOB 160N. Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Lab Course (N)
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 130N - Evolution and Society. 3 Credits.
Offered intermittently. A focus on relationships between evolutionary biology and important social issues, including the evolution of drug-resistant diseases, the construction and use of genetically-modified organism, human evolutionary biology, and experimental laboratory evolution.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 160N - Principles of Living Systems. 3 Credits.
Offered every term. Non-science majors are encouraged to take BIOB 101N, Discover Biology, instead of BIOB 160N. Unifying principles of biological structure-function relationships at different levels of organization and complexity. Consideration of reproduction, genetics, development, evolution, ecosystems, as well as the inter-relationships of the human species to the rest of life. Students requiring a laboratory should also register for BIOB 161N. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and 160N.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 161N - Principles of Living Systems Lab. 1 Credit.
Offered autumn and summer. Prereq., or Coreq., BIOB 160N. Lab experiences illustrate biological principles underlying growth, reproduction, development, genetics and physiology, and are designed to give students practice in scientific methods of description, development of hypotheses, and testing. Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Lab Course (N)
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 170N - Principles of Biological Diversity. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Survey of the diversity, evolution and ecology of life including prokaryotes, viruses, protista, fungi, plants and animals.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 171N - Principles of Biological Diversity Lab. 2 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOB 170N. The diversity of life including prokaryotes, viruses, protista, fungi, plants and animals including structure and evolutionary relationships. Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Lab Course (N)
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOB 191N - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 198 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.
Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
BIOB 226N - General Science: Chemical & Life Sciences. 5 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., or coreq., M 132. Integrated lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips on topics in chemical and biological science for prospective elementary school teachers and the non-scientist. 2, two-hour laboratory sessions are required each week. Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Lab Course (N)
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOB 260 - Cellular and Molecular Biology. 4 Credits.
Offered autumn and summer. Prereq. BIOB 160N (preferred) or BCH 110/111 (preferred) or B- or higher in BIOH 112; and either CHMY 123 or CHMY 143N. Analytical exploration of the structure and function of the cell, the fundamental unit of life, with an emphasis on energy transformations and information flow. Topics include molecular building blocks, membranes, organelles, and mechanisms of replication, gene expression, metabolism, signal transduction, cell birth, cell death, and cell differentiation.
BIOB 272 - Genetics and Evolution. 4 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., either (BIOB 260) OR (both BIOB 160N and BIOB 170N) OR (just BIOB 160N with a B- or better); AND one of M 121, 122, 151, 162, or 171. Principles and mechanisms of inheritance and evolution. Population genetics, fossil record, macroevolution, speciation, extinction, systematics, molecular evolution.
BIOB 291 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOB 295 - Student Teaching. 1-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered intermittently. Offered at Missoula College. Organized student teaching.
BIOB 298 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.
Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
BIOB 301 - Developmental Biology. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260; BIOB 272 recommended. An analysis of the origin and development of form and patterns in organisms, stressing the processes of growth and differentiation in plants and animals. Graded traditional letter grade only.
BIOB 375 - General Genetics. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272. This course will focus on the molecular genetics of eukaryotes, with special emphasis on transmission genetics and gene structure and regulation.
BIOB 390 - Undergraduate Research. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.
BIOB 391 - Special Topics. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOB 392 - Independent Study. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered every term. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOB 395 - Practicum. 1-12 Credits.
BIOB 398 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.
Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
BIOB 410 - Immunology. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260. Current concepts and methods in Immunology.
BIOB 411 - Immunology Laboratory. 2 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., or Coreq., BIOB 410. Modern techniques for analysis of immune responses.
BIOB 425 - Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272; BCH 380 strongly recommended. Cell structure and function, cell cycle, cellular signaling, molecular basis of cancer, regulated cell death, membrane transport, organelle dynamics, cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, and the molecular basis of learning and memory.
BIOB 435 - Comparative Animal Physiology. 3 Credits.
Offered Spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 or equivalent. Animal physiology with emphasis on diversity of functional processes, with strong links to broader ecological and evolutionary contexts. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
BIOB 467 - Molecular Analysis of Development. 2 Credits.
(R-12) Offered alternate spring (UM campus, face-to-face). Prereq. Consent of Instructor. This course covers key topics in developmental biology through the detailed study of the primary literature. Seminar topics are updated for each year the course is offered and listed in syllabus. With help of the instructor, the students present each topic and lead a discussion each class period based on the assigned research paper and one or two review articles to provide background on the topic. CR/NCR only (no letter grade). Level: Undergraduate
BIOB 468 - Endocrinology. 3 Credits.
Offered intermittently. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272. Integration of fundamental concepts of endocrinology (such as hormone release, hormone transport and receptor activation) into complex systems (such as reproduction).
BIOB 480 - Conservation Genetics. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 272. Genetic basis for solving biological problems in conservation including the genetics of small populations, the application of molecular genetic techniques to conservation biology and case studies of the application of genetics to conservation problems.
BIOB 483 - Phylogenics and Evolution. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn semester, even-numbered years. Prereq., BIOB 260 and BIOB 272. Phylogenies, or evolutionary trees, provide insights into the history of life on Earth, including our own origins. This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of popular methods of reconstructing phylogenies from molecular sequence data and how to implement these methods with computational software for real data sets. Other current methods for testing evolutionary hypotheses with sequence data will also be introduced. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
BIOB 486 - Genomics. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 272. Principles and mechanisms of genome biology of animals and microbes, including genome function, evolution, and basic molecular and computational methodology used in genome biology. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
BIOB 488 - Programming for Biology. 3 Credits.
Offered intermittently. Prereq., BIOB 486 or A- or higher in BIOB 272. An introduction to computer programming using genomic and evolutionary examples. No prior programming experience expected or required.
BIOB 490 - Advanced Undergraduate Research. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.
BIOB 491 - Special Topics. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOB 492 - Independent Study. 1-10 Credits.
Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
BIOB 494 - Seminar in Biology. 1 Credit.
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.
BIOB 495 - Practicum. 1-12 Credits.
BIOB 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.
Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
BIOB 499 - Undergraduate Thesis. 3-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on undergraduate research for presentation and/or publication. Student must give oral or poster presentation at the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium or a scientific meeting.
Biology/Ecology (BIOE)
BIOE 172N - Introductory Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered intermittently. An introduction to ecological principles, stressing the structure and function of natural communities and examining human's role in these ecosystems.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOE 342 - Field Ecology. 5 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOB 272 and one year of college math, including statistics. The principles and practices of the study of animals and plants in their natural environments, including human influences, with focus on the Crown of the Continent area of the Rock Mountains and taught entirely outdoors.
BIOE 370 - General Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Analysis of the distribution and abundance of plants and animals. Includes individual, population and community-level processes (e.g., population growth and regulation, competition, predation, succession, nutrient cycling, energy flow and community organization).
BIOE 371 - General Ecology Lab (equivalent to 271). 2 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOE 370 and either STAT 216 or WILD 240. Methods of describing and testing alternative explanations for patterns in nature. The use of scientific methodology in ecology.
BIOE 394 - Seminar/Workshop. 2 Credits.
Offered autumn. Preparatory readings and attendance at seminars on a wide variety of ecological and wildlife management topics followed by critiques.
BIOE 400 - Aquatic Microbial Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summer only at the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOB 170N, CHMY 121N, and one year of college math, or consent of instructor. This course is an immersive (2 week) summer class offered to both undergraduate and graduate students with interests in microbiology and ecology. The course includes lectures, laboratories, and several field-based sampling trips. The course provides conceptual foundation and hands-on field and laboratory training in modern methods in aquatic microbial ecology.
BIOE 403 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. 4 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260 or BIOB 272. Comparative study of vertebrate morphology using evolutionary transitions among species to explore design and function. Laboratory includes systematic study of organ systems and workshops in the dynamics of biomechanics and functional morphology.
BIOE 406 - Behavior & Evolution. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn, odd-numbered years. Prereq., BIOB 272. Diversity of animal behavior in an evolutionary context including inheritance of behavior, diets, avoidance responses, mating systems and sexual selection, parental care, and evolution of animal groups and societies.
BIOE 409 - Behavior & Evolution Discussion. 1 Credit.
Offered autumn, odd-numbered years. Co-req., BIOE 406. Diversity of animal behavior in an evolutionary context including inheritance of behavior, diets, avoidance responses, mating systems and sexual selection, parental care, and evolution of animal groups and societies. This discussion course complements the lectures of BIOE 406 by examining both landmark and recent literature. It also includes a written component.
BIOE 416 - Alpine Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371. Distribution, abundance and life cycles of plants and animals and their unique ecophysiological adaptations to life in the rigorous environments of the high mountains above the timberline, with emphasis on the Crown of the Continent area.
BIOE 428 - Freshwater Ecology. 5.000 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 160N and either CHMY 123 or 143N. Physical and chemical dynamics of lakes and streams. Diversity, distribution and dynamics of freshwater organisms.
BIOE 439 - Stream Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371, CHMY 121N. The biota and biogeochemical processes of running waters with unifying principles and contemporary research approaches.
BIOE 440 - Conservation Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371. Concepts and approaches for sustaining biodiversity and other natural goods and services provided by terrestrial and aquatic systems.
BIOE 447 - Ecosystem Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered spring, odd-numbered years. Prereq., BIOB 160N or BIOB 170N or BIOO 105N or BIOE 172N or consent of instr. Introduction to systems thinking and the ecosystem concept, review of water and energy balances, carbon cycling, nutrient cycling, trophic dynamics, and species effects on ecosystem function across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Level: Undergraduate
BIOE 448 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology. 4 Credits.
Offered intermittently. Prereq. BIOB 272. The interrelationships between plants and plant communities and their natural environment.
BIOE 451 - Landscape Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371. Biophysical processes that determine landscape and ecosystem structure and function using remote sensing tools, geographic information systems and dynamic models to demonstrate landscape change.
BIOE 453 - Lake Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371, CHMY 121N and CHMY 123N. The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of lake ecosystems with an emphasis on nutrient cycling, food web interactions and water quality.
BIOE 458 - Forest and Fire Ecology. 3 Credits.
Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342, or BIOE 370 and 371, or consent of instructor. Patterns, processes, and disturbances of northern Rocky Mountain forests in the context of principles of population, community, landscape, and ecosystem ecology with particular emphasis given to ecology of wildfire.
BIOE 485 - Plant Evolution. 3 Credits.
Offered Intermittently. Prereq., BIOB 272. Lecture, reading and discussion on the evolutionary processes that shape major patterns of plant diversity. Topics include but are not restricted to: local adaptation, floral and mating system evolution, polyploidy, genome evolution, and speciation. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
BIOE 490 - Advanced Undergrad Research. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.
Biology/Human (BIOH)
BIOH 112 - Human Form and Function I. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Explores the fundamentals of structure and function at basic cellular and tissue levels, in addition to the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Explores the fundamental structures and functions of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
BIOH 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOH 291 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
BIOH 292 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.
(R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
BIOH 330 - Anatomy & Physiology Speech Mechanisms. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms including the anatomical orientation and embryological development, the breathing mechanism, structures of phonation, articulators, audition and the nervous system.
BIOH 365 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 121N or CHMY 141N; BIOB 160N or BIOH 112 or 113. Introduction to basic cellular structure and function. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues, the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and special senses with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. Laboratory component includes presentation of cadaver prosections and models.
BIOH 366 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I Laboratory. 1-2 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., or Coreq., BIOH 365. Laboratory-based instruction in the fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues, the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and special senses with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. The laboratory uses cadavers and models.
BIOH 370 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 365. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care.
BIOH 371 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II Laboratory. 1-2 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., or Coreq., BIOH 370. Laboratory-based instruction in the fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. The laboratory uses cadaver prosections and models.
BIOH 398 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.
Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
BIOH 405 - Hematology. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOM 360 and junior level or consent of instr. This course is intended to introduce the student to normal and pathologic hematology, with emphasis on blood cell development, cellular components, and normal vs. abnormal morphology. Clinical laboratory testing will be presented as a way to diagnose and monitor disease progression. Normal and pathologic coagulation will likewise be addressed. Treatment options for disease states will also be covered. Laboratory exercises will instruct the student in proper specimen collection, preparation of peripheral blood smears, microscopic examination of blood smears, and other manual tests associated with blood and coagulation studies.
BIOH 423 - TA: Form & Function I. 1-3 Credits.
(R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 112 and 113 and/or one year upper division anatomy and physiology coursework with cadaver lab. Consent of instr. This select group of students teaches regularly scheduled cadaver lab prosection experiences for students enrolled in BIOH 112; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory visit teaching materials; and assists with proctoring and grading exams of undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 112.
BIOH 424 - TA: Form & Function II. 1-3 Credits.
(R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 112 and 113 and/or one year upper division anatomy and physiology coursework with cadaver lab. Consent of instr. This select group of students teaches regularly scheduled cadaver lab prosection experiences for students enrolled in BIOH 113; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory visit teaching materials; and assists with proctoring and grading exams of undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 113.
BIOH 447 - Genes and Development Lab. 3 Credits.
Offered spring semester odd years. Prereq., BIOB 260. Recommended: BIOB 272, BIOB 301, BIOB 375.This is a laboratory course that will introduce the students to the tools and methods for investigating how genetic information drives animal development and to using model organisms for studying genes associated with human disease. Students will gain practical experience in experimental design, data collection, results analysis, and scientific communication. Students will perform research independently or in a small group as well as attend formal classroom presentations and discussion. Level: Undergraduate
BIOH 461 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Tutor/Honors. 3 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students performs tutoring for students enrolled in BIOH 365; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory course teaching materials to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 365. Students enrolled in BIOH 461 have the option of co-enrolling in the cadaver dissection course.
BIOH 462 - Principles of Medical Physiology. 3 Credits.
Offered intermittently. Prereq., WRIT 101 or equivalent, and one intermediate writing course, C (2.00) or better in BIOH 365, 370, and either CHMY 123 or 143N or consent of instr. An advanced course in human physiology for students preparing for careers in health care. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
Gen Ed Attributes: Writing Course-Advanced
BIOH 463 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Tutor/Honors. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students performs tutoring for students enrolled in BIOH370; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory course teaching materials to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 370. Students enrolled in BIOH 463 have the option of co-enrolling in the cadaver dissection course.
BIOH 470 - Summer Clinical Laboratory. 12 Credits.
Offered summer. Prereq., successful completion of medical laboratory science 3+1 on-campus curriculum, admittance into one of our affiliated clinical practicum programs, and consent of instructor. Professional training in clinical laboratory sciences (medical laboratory science).
BIOH 471 - Professional Training I. 13 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 470. Continuation of BIOH 470. Professional training at clinical site(s).
BIOH 472 - Professional Training II. 12 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 471. Continuation of BIOH 471. Professional training at clinical site(s).
BIOH 480 - Teaching Anatomy & Physiology I. 3-4 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students assists in preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory teaching materials; and provides laboratory anatomy and physiology instruction to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 365. Students enrolling for the 4 credit option will also provide occasional comparable assistance for BIOH 112.
BIOH 481 - Teaching Anatomy & Physiology II. 3-4 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students assists in the preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory teaching materials; and provides laboratory anatomy and physiology instruction to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 370. Students enrolling for the 4 credit option will also provide occasional comparable assistance for BIOH 113.
BIOH 491 - Special Topics. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
Biology/Organimal (BIOO)
BIOO 105N - Introduction to Botany. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Introduction to the plant kingdom including anatomy, physiology and ecology.
Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science Course (N)
BIOO 320 - General Botany. 5 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260 and BIOB 272. Anatomy, morphology, ecology and physiology of photosynthetic organisms.
BIOO 335 - Rocky Mountain Flora. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., one college-level course in Biology or consent of instr. Elements of the evolution, geography and natural affinities of flowering plants. Identification using a manual of native plants of Montana.
BIOO 340 - Biology and Management of Fishes. 4 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272 and either STAT 216 or WILD 240. Diversity, adaptations and ecology of fishes. Analysis and management of fish populations and communities.
BIOO 433 - Plant Physiology. 3 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 or consent of the instructor. The molecular, biochemical and biophysical basis of plant function, from the subcellular to the whole organism level.
BIOO 434 - Plant Physiology Lab. 1 Credit.
Offered spring. Prereq or coreq., BIOO 433. Laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with concepts and techniques in plant physiology.
BIOO 462 - Entomology. 4 Credits.
Offered alternate springs. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOB 272. The classification, morphology, anatomy, development, life-history, behavior and ecology of insects. Labs include identification of major insect groups, internal and external anatomy and student collections.
BIOO 470 - Ornithology. 4 Credits.
Offered spring. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOB 272; major of biology, Pre-Wildlife Biology, or Wildlife Biology, and must be of junior or senior standing. The classification, structure, evolution, behavior and ecology of birds.
BIOO 475 - Mammalogy. 4 Credits.
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. The evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology and ecology of mammals.
BIOO 490 - Advanced Undergrad Research. 1-10 Credits.
(R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.