Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Emphasizes how circuits within the brain process sensory information and generate complex movements. Conservation/restoration in practice. Offered: W.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 453, BIOL 454 Molecular Mechanisms of Somatosensation: Itch, Touch, Heat, and Pain (3) NScTactile discrimination, chronic itch, heat sensation and pain sensitivity among other aspects of skin sensory function. University of Washington 211 Savery Hall Box 353340 Seattle, WA 98195-3340. BIOLOGY GRADUATION CELEBRATION Offered: Sp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 410, BIOL 411 Developmental Biology (4) NScEmbryology and subsequent development of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, including Xenopus, mammals, chicks, Drosophila, echinoderms. Examines fossil and modern vertebrates from the Burke Museum collection in the lab. Focus on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie questions about the basis of neuronal diversity, axonal pathfinding and target recognition, synaptogenesis, and activity-dependent plasticity. Prerequisite: either BIOL 350, BIOL 355, BIOL 356, or BIOL 380.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 466, BIOL 467 Comparative Animal Physiology (3) NScStudies organismal function in an evolutionary context. Course Catalog Academic Calendar 2022-2023 Academic Calendar Contents Dates of Instruction University Holidays Application Deadlines Registration Deadlines Adding/Dropping Courses or Complete Withdrawal Tuition/Fee Assessment Deadlines U-PASS Activation Dates/Payment Due Dates Grade Deadlines Religious Accommodations Deadlines Topics vary.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 504, BIOL 505 Evidence-Based Teaching in Biology: Teaching for Equity in STEM (1-3, max. 8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome & Introductions Dr. Alaron Lewis, Division Chair Biology . Two weekend fieldtrips required. Prerequisite: BIOL 350.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 488, BIOL 489 Senior Seminar in Plant Biology (1-3, max. Prerequisite: BIOL 340, BIOL 350, BIOL 354, BIOL 355, BIOL 356, BIOL 360, or BIOL 380. Prerequisite: either BIOL 220, BIOL 240, B BIO 220, or T BIOL 140.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 490, BIOL 492 Teaching Biology Inclusively to Diverse Audiences (3) SSc, DIVDesigned to help biology students gain skills in disseminating science information to students at any level, patients, and the public. The 2023 University of Washington Commencement Ceremony will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, June 10, at Husky Stadium. Offered: Sp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 443, BIOL 444 Ornithology (5) NScField, lecture, and laboratory study of birds from an evolutionary perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 563, which may be taken concurrently. 12)Weekly presentation by participants of classical literature, current literature, and research in the molecular biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, and genetics of Drosophila. Submit poster to dropbox by Friday, Dec 9 at 11:59pm. Covers three topics in depth that change to match immediately active topic areas. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 293, BIOL 302 Laboratory Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology (4) NScExplores the use of various cell and molecular laboratory techniques, such as PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, and bacterial transformation through hands-on experiments. Prerequisite: either BIOL 350 or BIOL 355.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 428, BIOL 429 Organ Development, Homeostasis and Regeneration (3)How essential organ systems are built during development and maintained throughout life. Serves as a prerequisite to 400-level courses and senior seminars in ecology, population, and conservation biology. All graduation students who would like their photo and names read at the end of our video and want their names included in the printable program must fill out the Dept of Biology's . Academic Year 2023 - 2024 Writing intensive course. Students produce a portfolio of techniques they have learned. Designed to enhance learning skills of students who intend to take BIOL 180/BIOL 200/BIOL 220 and major in one of the biological sciences.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 106, BIOL 108 Evolution and Human Behavior (5) SSc/NScIntroduction to evolution by natural selection, examining the light it can throw on human biology and behavior in such areas as the nature of sex differences, sexual conflict, and conflict between parents and children. Application Process International Application Due Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 11:59pm PST Domestic Application Due Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022, 11:59pm PST The MCB application portal will open on Monday, August 1, 2022 to accept applications for Autumn 2023 enrollment. 12:00 noon3:00 pm Includes Saturday and weekend field trips for which students are required to share a portion of transportation costs. Projects may include laboratory work, fieldwork, and literature surveys. Prerequisite: either PSYCH 333 OR BIOL 220. Credit/no-credit only. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,242; out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,740 . 6) NScFocuses on current topics in biology. Be part of the celebration and join us! Prerequisite: minimum grade of 1.7 in either BIOL 180, B BIO 180, T BIOL 120, or TESC 120; either CHEM 143, CHEM 145, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or OCEAN 295, or concurrently taking either CHEM 220, CHEM 152, CHEM 153, or CHEM 155. In addition to conferring degrees on the Class of 2022, we welcomed alumni from the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes to finally celebrate their graduations in-person as well. Computer labs focus on analyzing real data to answer relevant biological questions. Interactive discussions target the morphological, genetic, and biochemical consequences of progenitor cell specialization within extant taxa.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 544, BIOL 545 MCD-Biology Professional Skills Seminar (1, max. 9) SSc/NScSeminar series featuring local, national, and internationally known speakers in fisheries management and conservation. Includes mandatory field trips to local field sites. University of Washington School of Medicine M.D. 15)Weekly discussions of past and current scientific literature in organismal biology, reviews of the state of the field, and presentation of research results. Basic bioinformatic and structural biology skills. Apostille. Serves as gateway to upper-division courses in physiology. Quarter of Application. Prerequisite: either BIOL 180, BIOL 240, B BIO 180, or T BIOL 120.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 315, BIOL 331 Landscape Plant Recognition (3) NScField recognition of important groups of woody landscape plants, emphasizing diversity at the genus and family levels. Links to event pages for each of schools, departments, or groups listed below will be added as information becomes available (beginning in Feb/March 2023). Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Microbiology; Facilities; News & Events. Annotated bibliography relying on original literature to demonstrate depth of understanding of one taxonomic group. Opportunities vary by quarter and instructor. Prerequisite: BIOL 382. Offered: jointly with FISH 567/SEFS 567; W.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 567, BIOL 568 Ecology of Animal Movement (4)How organisms move in response to their environment. Representatives of all major and most minor phyla are collected, observed live, and studied in detail. Offered: AWSp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 545, BIOL 546 Plant Classification and Identification (5)Explores the classification and diversity of seed plants; concepts and principles of phylogeny and classification; lab and field study of common plant families in Washington; and skill development for identification of species. Also known as Next Destination, the data provide a snapshot of UW-Seattle undergraduates' success following degree completion. Graduate students are central to the dynamism of our department. Prerequisite: BIOL 355; and either BIOL 401, BIOL 405, BIOL 411, BIOC 405, or BIOC 440. This course does not cover infectious diseases. 18) NScFor participants in UW Study Abroad program. Offered: AWSpS.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 700, BIOL 800 Doctoral Dissertation (*-)Credit/no-credit only. 9) NScSupervised readings and group discussion. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or BIOL 240.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 359, BIOL 381 Introduction to Athletic Training (Lower Extremity) ([1-3]-, max. 3)Topics and principles of athletic training, with internship hours in the Husky Athletic Training Room assisting with the 21 Husky varsity sports. Strong computer skills necessary. Prerequisite: either BIOL 220, B BIO 220, or T BIOL 140; and either BIOL 317, BIOL 350, BIOL 354, BIOL 355, or BIOL 356. Offered: jointly with BIOC 495; W.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 495, BIOL 496 Special Topics in Field Biology (1-5, max. Field trips for collection of live local organisms. Plant descriptive characters evident in the field with eye and hand lens. 15)Working independently or paired with an undergraduate in BIOL 482, students pursue supervised original field or laboratory research projects. Offered: W.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 461, BIOL 462 Advanced Animal Physiology (3) NScPhysiology at levels of organisms and behavior, organ systems, and cells - an evolutionary and integrative perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 443, BIOL 448, BIOL 452, BIOL 453, or 3.0 in BIOL 350, or permission of instructor. Biology. Prerequisite: either FISH 270/OCEAN 270/MARBIO 270, BIOL 356, BIOL 472, or a minimum grade of 3.4 in either BIOL 180, BIOL 240, B BIO 180, or T BIOL 120 Offered: jointly with MARBIO 433.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 433, BIOL 434 Invertebrate Zoology (5) NScComparative biology and morphology of invertebrates. Required field trip. One field trip. CLASS of 2022 RSVP June 6 to https://tinyurl.com/uwbiology Black doctoral gown, black tam with old gold tassel, degree-colored hood*. This is a lab meeting, so registration is limited to students already affiliated with this research laboratory.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 581, BIOL 583 Physiological Mechanisms of Histology (5)Develops recognition of cellular structures with correlations to normal physiology and disease states. Prerequisite: BIOL 473/FISH 473/CEE 462, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: Sp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 130, BIOL 161 Advanced Placement (AP) in General Biology 1 (5-) NScCourse awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Discussions may cover the full breadth of the discipline or focus on selected topics.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 550, BIOL 551 Topics in Evolution and Systematics (1-3, max. 15)Focused discussion of on-going research in ecology occurring in the instructor's laboratory. Offered: AWSpS.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 119, BIOL 120 Current Controversies in Biology (2-5, max. Focus on anatomy (not physiology) to offer students a greater understanding of the structures, development, and evolution of the of human body. Discussions may cover the full breadth of the discipline or focus on selected topics.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 540, BIOL 541 Topics in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (1-3, max. This is a lab meeting, so registration is limited to students already affiliated with this research laboratory.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 591, BIOL 600 Independent Study or Research ([1-10]-)Credit/no-credit only.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 600, BIOL 700 Master's Thesis (*-)Credit/no-credit only. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in either BIOL 200, B BIO 200, or T BIOL 130. Enrollment Confirmation System. Offered: AWSpS.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 800. Prerequisite: BIOL 462, which may be taken concurrently.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 463, BIOL 464 Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Seminar (2) NScMolecular mechanisms of cancer and therapeutic strategies designed to treat cancer. Topics may include evolution of bacterial antibiotic resistance, the evolution of virulence, seed predation, plant biodiversity, and others. Postbaccalaureate (postbac) is a matriculated status reserved for students who are working toward a second bachelor's degree or preparing for entrance to graduate or professional school. This is a course about "calling b***s*** on" - spotting, dissecting, and publicly refuting - false claims and inferences based on quantitative, statistical, and computational analysis of data. Final course in a three-quarter series (BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220). The information below is based on data collected from Huskies starting just prior to graduation up until 7 months following graduation. Emphasizes marine organisms and habitats of the San Juan Archipelago. Reflecting on my experiences in the Marine Biology program, my time in the IBIS program stands out as particularly memorable and impactful. Offered: AWSpS.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 180, BIOL 200 Introductory Biology (5) NScFor students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or enroll in preprofessional programs. Degree Certification Certification for UW Graduates Graduates of the University of Washington cannot receive a Degree Certificate through the National Student Clearinghouse. Our discoveries contribute to a fundamental understanding of the natural world and have applications in fields ranging from the biomedical sciences to wildlife conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or BIOL 240.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 489, BIOL 490 Undergraduate Seminar (1-3, max. Projects span three academic quarters, with project development beginning in autumn, research continuing in winter, and culminating in spring with production of a scientific paper. Prerequisite: either BIOL 220, BIOL 240, or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270; recommended: Q SCI 381 or equivalent. Offered: AWSpS.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 399, BIOL 400 Experiments in Molecular Biology (4) NScIntegrated reading, writing, and experimentation in molecular biology. Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma) Current Quarter Drop. Uses a variety of animals to highlight transitions in metabolism, muscle function, respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion, and ion regulation. Filter by: . Offered: Sp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 480, BIOL 481 Experimental Evolutionary Ecology (5) NScExplores experimentally approachable questions in ecology and evolution through lectures, laboratory, and field experiments. Relationship between organismal form and physiological function in marine animals and plants. Laboratories emphasize field measurement techniques. Participants also gain broadly applicable skills in evidence-based teaching and backward course design.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 508, BIOL 511 Topics in Mathematical Biology (1-3, max. Research-intensive format allows students to conduct research projects using resources and specimens in the Biology Department and Burke mammalogy collection. Overview of theoretical and empirical evolutionary biology using examples that involve sex and/or death. Autumn 2023: Open July 1 to October 6th Winter 2024: Open October 7th to January 12th Spring 2024 Open January 13th to April 5th APPLY TO THE BIOLOGY MAJOR The Admissions Process: Applications close the 2nd Friday of the quarter. Cultivated plant nomenclature. News; Events; Fall 2022 New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation; Spring 2022 Biological Sciences Research Symposium; Colloquia; Graduate Organization of Biological Sciences; Falcon Information; . Prerequisite: BIOL 200. Prerequisite: BIOL 350, 355, or 356. Prerequisite: either BIOL 354, BIOL 453, or ESS 100. Hardiness and landscape applications. 3:004:00 pm Offered: AWSp.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 564, BIOL 565 Community Ecology (5)Covers the complexity of biological communities as influenced by biotic and abiotic factors, as wells as the impact of human activities, like global warming, on communities.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 565, BIOL 567 Topics in Advanced Ecology (3, max. These profiles illustrate the diverse and important ways that WARF contributes to graduate student success at UW-Madison. Uses an evolution of development (evo-devo) approach that compares morphological, anatomical, developmental, and molecular traits across main evolutionary lineages of plants. Offered: jointly with ESS 557.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 557, BIOL 560 Seminar in Ecology (1-3, max. Read more May 18, 2023 | Job Salmon Sampler Technician II, Makah Tribe Fisheries Management Department (Neah Bay, WA) Prerequisite: either BIOL 356 or a minimum grade of 3.0 in either BIOL 180, BIOL 240, B BIO 180, or T BIOL 120. Specific content varies and must be individually evaluated. Offered: jointly with PSYCH 458.View course details in MyPlan: BIOL 458, BIOL 459 Developmental Neurobiology (3) NScInvertebrate and vertebrate examples illustrate the mechanisms used in constructing nervous systems. Pays special attention to making STEM education accessible to underrepresented populations. A degree in biology is the first step into finding a career in one of the hundreds of growing fields in health sciences, biotechnology and environmental sciences; in government agencies concerned with resource management, environmental quality and medical research; and in educational institutions as teachers and laboratory technicians.