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Undergraduate & Graduate
Environmental Courses


Center for Environmental Research, Education, and Outreach
 

Undergraduate Environmental Courses at WSU:

Pullman Campus

 

Expand Me ADVERTISING (Adver)

 

Adver 380 Advertising Principles and Practices Advertising history, theory and practice by advertising agencies and organizations.
Adver 381 [M] Advertising Copywriting and Creative Strategies Prereq Adver 380; certified major in communications. Development of effective advertising copy and creative strategies.
Adver 480 Advertising Agency Operation and Campaigns Prereq Adver 380; Adver 381; Adver 382; certified major in communications. Principles and functions of advertising management: campaign planning, execution, presentation and evaluation.

Expand Me AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (Ag Ed)

 

Ag Ed 342 Methods of Teaching Agriculture Prereq T & L 303 and admitted to College of Education. Methods and strategies for teaching agricultural science.
Ag Ed 401 Adult Programs and Development Organizing and conducting adult programs in agriculture, management, program planning, learning styles, resources; strategies for formal and non-formal adult programs.
Ag Ed 442 Program Planning in Agricultural Education Prereq Ag Ed 342. Organization and management of a total vocational agricultural program.
Ag Ed 471 Student Organizations in Agricultural Education Prereq certified College of Education major. Role of Future Farmers of America (FFA) in student organizations; role of advisor; principles of leadership; characteristics of successful FFA chapters. Course equivalent to OSU's Ag 421/521.

Expand Me AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SYSTEMS (AFS)

 

AFS 101 Introduction to Agricultural and Food Systems Introduction to the disciplines and integration of the fields of agriculture, food production, manufacturing and distribution to define and solve real-world problems.
AFS 105 Organic Gardening and Farming Principles and production practices of organic gardening and farming. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOIL 101). Same as SoilS 101. S, F grading.
AFS 115 Introduction to Agricultural Communications Agricultural communications and target media aimed specifically at agricultural producers and the agricultural industry.
AFS 201 Systems Skills Development for Agricultural & Food Systems Prereq AFS 101; Math 107 or Stat 212; Chem 101 or 105; Biol 102 or 106. Development of tools and skills in building, evaluating and applying model systems in agricultural production, food manufacturing and distribution in rural society and society as a whole; focus on the types of systems, construction and analysis.
AFS 301 Systems Development and Analysis in Agricultural & Food Systems Prereq AFS 201; Stat 212 or 412; junior standing. Analysis, design and construction of integrated agricultural systems.
AFS 401 Advanced Systems Analysis and Design in Agricultural & FoodSystems Prereq AFS 301; Stat 212 or 412; senior standing; Rec Engl 402. Problem solving methodologies as applied to integrated agricultural systems analysis and design problems; strong emphasis on teamwork.
AFS 416 Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Overview Introduction to small acreage production systems, evaluation of personal and family goals, land evaluation, business planning, marketing options, regulations, and community resources. Same as SoilS 404. Cooperative course taught by UI (Ag 404), open to WSU students. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AG 416).
AFS 417 Agricultural Entrepreneurship Designed for students who are interested in starting an agricultural enterprise or gaining knowledge of the process. Same as SoilS 403. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AS 404).
AFS 445 Field Analysis of Sustainable Food Systems Experiential course visiting farms, food processing and marketing facilities to develop understanding of issues and relationships of sustainable food systems. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AG 445).

Expand Me AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (AgTM)

 

AgTM 305 Agricultural Precision Systems Prereq junior standing or permission of instructor. Systems for precision agriculture, equipment, software uses, principles, construction, care, tillage, planting, spraying, harvesting, and materials handling machinery. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AGMEC305).
AgTM 306 Agricultural Structures and Environmental Systems Planning farm buildings, construction materials, beam and column design, insulation and ventilation for environmental control. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AGMEC306).
AgTM 315 Irrigation Systems and Water Management Prereq SoilS 201. Principles of irrigation and drainage, water measurement, irrigation methods and practices, selection of irrigation system components. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AGMEC315).
AgTM 405 Advanced Agricultural Precision Systems Prereq AgTM 305 or instructor approval. Advanced principles of precision agricultural systems, software uses, management of controllers on equipment, geographical information systems and global positioning systems.
AgTM 436 Agricultural Technology Design Prereq junior standing, AgTM 305, 405, or permission of instructor; c// AgTM 437. Design applications to methodologies as applied to precision agricultural systems; group problem solving activities, data analysis utilizing computers, and team design efforts.
AgTM 437 Agricultural Technology Design Laboratory May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq junior standing, AgTM 305, 405, or permission of instructor; c//AgTM 436. Lab for AgTM 436.
AgTM 469 Aquacultural System Design Prereq Biol 107; Rec A S 468. Aquaculture production system design, species adaptation to aquaculture, management of water flows, oxygen and nutrient consumption, system impacts and economics.

Expand Me AMERICAN STUDIES (Am St)

 

Am St 472 [T] Ecological Issues and American Nature Writing Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Representation of nature in American fiction and nonfiction; role of culture in shaping environmental problems and solutions.

Expand Me ANIMAL SCIENCES (A S)

 

A S 488 [M] Perspectives in Biotechnology Prereq MBioS 301 or A S 330. Theory and application of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, and medicine; methodological, environmental, social, and economic concerns. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 488).

Expand Me ANTHROPOLOGY (Anth)

 

Anth 309 [K] Cultural Ecology Sophomore standing; rec Anth 101 or 203. Major findings of ecological anthropology relating to problems of population, resources, and environment in small-scale cultures.
Anth 316 [K] Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective Prereq Anth 101, Psych 105, Soc 101, or W St 200; sophomore standing. Cross-cultural examination of the status and roles of women and men, sexuality and marriage, and folk concepts of sexual anatomy in traditional cultures in Western science; concepts of nature and culture are explored through a variety of perspectives.
Anth 334 [S,D] Time and Culture in the Northwest Prereq Anth 101 or permission of instructor. The archaeologically reconstructed environmental and cultural past of the Northwest including contemporary scientific and social approaches and issues.
Anth 370 Past Environments and Culture People and their environments from the Ice Age to modern time; archaeological, ecological, and biological data.
Anth 405 [T] Medical Anthropology Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Relationships among disease, curing, culture and environment; non-Western medical systems; political economy of health care.
Anth 418 Human Issues in International Development Interdisciplinary analysis of complex interaction between tradition and modernity in Third World societies.

Expand Me ARCHITECTURE (Arch)

 

Arch 202 [H] The Built Environment Design and planning of the built environment: products, interiors, structures, landscapes, cities, regions, earth; human-environmental interactions, sustainability, and quality.
Arch 301 Architectural Design III Prereq certified Arch major; Arch 203. Introduction of architectural design focusing on environmental and social issues.
Arch 403 Architectural Design VI Prereq certified Arch major; Arch 401; c// in Arch 409 (Spokane campus). Advanced study of architectural design/form as influenced by social and environmental issues applied to large-scale developments.
Arch 409 [M] Design Theory VI Prereq certified Arch major; Arch 209; Arch 401 or c// in Arch 401 or 403. Advanced design theory relating to social and environmental issues which influence housing design for the urban environment.

Expand Me ASTRONOMY (Astr)

 

Astr 450 [T] Life in the Universe Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses and mathematics proficiency. The natural history of life on earth and prospects for life elsewhere; includes chemistry, biology, geology, physics and astronomy.

Expand Me BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (BSysE)

 

BSysE 210 Biological Systems Analysis and Design Prereq Biol 107, Chem 105; Cpt S 153 or 203. Application of computer-assisted tools for the engineering analysis and design of biological systems.
BSysE 320 Mechanics of Biomaterials Prereq BSysE 210, C E 211. Composition of biological materials, mechanical and thermal properties, chemical and biological changes. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BSYE 386).
BSysE 351 Environmental Hydrology Prereq Math 140, 171, 202, or 206. Hydrologic cycle; commonly used methods for analysis of components of the cycle; importance of hydrology to the environment. Credit not granted for both BSysE 351 and 353. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AGE 353).
BSysE 440 Biological Dynamics and Control Systems Prereq BSysE 210, Biol 107, Math 315, E E 304 or c//. Descriptions of biological systems interactions primarily in food processing and eco-environmental systems and strategies to control these systems.
BSysE 452 Eco-environmental Engineering Design Prereq junior standing. Engineering design to monitor, evaluate, and minimize non-point pollution from agriculture, environmentally acceptable disposal of wastes; bioremediation. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (BSYE 452).
BSysE 455 Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment Prereq senior standing. Principles and design procedures of natural systems for wastewater treatment for agricultural and non-agricultural applications.
BSysE 456 Surface Hydrologic Processes and Modeling Prereq Math 315; BSysE 351, C E 351, or Geol 475. Fundamental hydrologic processes, governing equations and solution methods, GIS techniques commonly used in hydrology, class project on modeling surface hydrology.
BSysE 457 Design for Watershed Management Prereq junior standing. Modeling water movement and mass transport; design for balance between animal, plant, soil, water, and air resources in watershed. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BSYSE457).

Expand Me BIOLOGY (Biol)

 

Biol 101 [B] General Biology Lecture Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed Biol 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed Biol 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring Biol 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
Biol 102 [B] General Biology Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture and laboratory; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed Biol 101, 105, or Biol 101 and 105. Credit not granted to students who have already completed Biol 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring Biol 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
Biol 105 [B] General Biology Laboratory Prereq college-level nonlaboratory general biology course. Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Laboratory only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed Biol 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed Biol 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring Biol 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
Biol 120 [B] Introduction to Botany A survey of the plant kingdom; structure and function of vascular plants.
Biol 135 [B] Animal Natural History Identification, life history, habitat relations, ecology, behavior, and conservation of animals commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.
Biol 150 [Q] Evolution Basic principles and implications of Darwinian evolution.
Biol 201 [B] Contemporary Biology Prereq Biol 101, 102, 107, 120, or MBioS 101. Biological information that provides a framework for understanding life processes; impact of biological information on human affairs.
Biol 305 Animal Diversity Prereq Biol 106, 107. Introduction to the diversity of animal form and function from phylogenetic and functional perspectives.
Biol 308 [B] Marine Biology Prereq college-level biology or chemistry. Introduction to the marine environment including oceanic, near-shore and estuarine communities of organisms and their roles and interactions.
Biol 318 Introductory Plant Physiology Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//. Water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and growth of plants. Via WHETS; not open to Pullman Campus students.
Biol 319 Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//; Biol 318 or c//. Introductory plant physiology laboratory. Not open to Pullman Campus students.
Biol 320 Introductory Plant Physiology Prereq Biol 106 or 120; org chem or c//. Water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and growth of plants. Lecture and laboratory.
Biol 322 Invertebrate Biology Prereq Biol 106. Phylogenetic relationships, development, and functional ecology of the invertebrate animals.
Biol 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Prereq Biol 106. Evolution of vertebrates and their organ systems; correlation of structural modification with function. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BIOL 324).
Biol 325 Plant Biotechnology Prereq Biol 120, 301. Introduction to the genetic engineering of plants.
Biol 330 [B] Principles of Conservation Prereq Biol 102, 106, or 107. Conservation of major natural resources through a biological approach; philosophical, economic, and political aspects of important conservation issues.
Biol 332 Systematic Botany Prereq Biol 102, 106 or c//, or 120. Identification and classification of vascular plants with emphasis on the local flora.
Biol 340 Introduction to Mathematical Biology Prereq Math 140, 172 and 3 hours of biology. Mathematical biology and development of mathematical modeling for solutions to problems in the life sciences. Same as Math 340.
Biol 350 Comparative Physiology Prereq Biol 106. Analysis of systems and integrative physiology with an emphasis on evolutionary adaptation among mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates.
Biol 372 [M] General Ecology Prereq Biol 106, one semester chemistry. Relationship of organisms with physical and biotic components of their environment at the population, community, and ecosystem level.
Biol 390 [B] Stream Monitoring Prereq Biol 101 or 106, Chem 101 or 105, or equivalent. Principles and methods of water quality monitoring, including habitat assessment, water chemistry, and biological assessment. Field work and independent research required.
Biol 401 [T] Plants and People Prereq Biol 102, 106, or 120; completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Relationships between plants and people, especially cultural and economic applications of plants.
Biol 403 Evolutionary Biology Prereq Biol 301. The survey of evidence for evolution and operation of evolutionary processes that influence adaptation, diversification and speciation in organisms.
Biol 405 Principles of Organic Evolution Prereq Biol 301. The evolutionary processes that influence adaptation, population differentiation, and speciation in organisms.
Biol 408 [T] Contemporary Genetics 3 Prereq junior standing; one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Genetics as it relates to current events; inquiry into the impact of genetic technology on today's society. Credit not normally granted for MBioS 301/Biol 301 and Biol 408.
Biol 409 Plant Anatomy Prereq Biol 120. Developmental anatomy and morphology of vascular plants; economic forms.
Biol 410 Marine Ecology Prereq Biol 106; Biol 107; 6 hours of physical and/or biological science. The ecology and conservation of marine organisms, communities, and ecosystems.
Biol 411 [M] Limnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management Prereq Biol 102 or 120; Chem 101. Introduction to the science and management of aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing lakes. Same as NATRS 411.
Biol 412 Biology and Management of Fishes Prereq Biol 106. Evolution, identification, life history, and management of important fish species.
Biol 413 Fish Ecology Prereq Biol 106, 107. Examination of physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect fish populations and communities, with emphasis on environmental stressors. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 314).
Biol 416 Principles of Fisheries Management Prereq UI Fish 314, 411; Stat 251. Techniques employed in sampling and application of principles toward managing recreational and commercial aquatic resources. Same as NATRS 416. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 419).
Biol 418 [M] Parasitology Prereq biology course. Types of associations, life cycles, control, prevention, and modifications of parasites; examination of parasitic protozoa and helminths.
Biol 423 Ornithology Prereq Biol 106. Ecology, systematics, and evolution of birds. Field trips required include two Saturdays.
Biol 428 Mammalogy Prereq Biol 106. Ecology, systematics, and evolution of mammals.
Biol 429 General Plant Pathology Rec Biol 107 or 120. Classification, symptoms, causes, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases. Same as Pl P 429.
Biol 432 [M] Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles Prereq Biol 106. Characteristics, evolution, and systematics; patterns of distribution; adaptive strategies; interactions between humans and amphibians and reptiles.
Biol 436 Wildlife Nutrition Nutritional requirements and interactions of wildlife populations. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (WLF 431). Same as NATRS 431.
Biol 438 [M] Animal Behavior Prereq Biol 106. Biological study of animal behavior as viewed from ethological, genetic, developmental, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives.
Biol 447 Behavioral Ecology Prereq Biol 106. How ecological factors shape the evolution of animal behaviors contributing to survival and reproduction.
Biol 462 Community Ecology Prereq Biol 106. Assembly, essential properties, levels of interactions, succession, and stability of natural communities; emphasizes an experimental approach to community investigation.
Biol 465 Field Stream Ecology Prereq general ecology. Ecological roles of immature insects in different size streams; pattern changes along the stream continuum; other ecological characteristics.
Biol 466 Population Biology and Genetics Prereq Biol 301. Population and gene frequency dynamics as fundamental units in ecological interaction and evolutionary change.
Biol 470 Diversity of Plants Morphological, life history, and ecological diversity of major plant clades; emphasis on principles of homology, character transformation, and macroevolution.
Biol 486 Marine Invertebrate Communities Biol 106, 107; 6 hours of physical and/or biological science. Survey of marine invertebrates and their habitats. One-week field/lab course at a marine station.

Expand Me BUSINESS LAW (B Law)

 

B Law 416 [M] Public International Law Prereq B Law 210. Law governing states, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations (including multinational enterprises); human rights law; environmental law; and dispute settlement.

Expand Me CHEMISTRY (Chem)

 

Chem 481 [M] Environmental Chemistry I Prereq Chem 220 and 222 each with a grade of C or better. Chemistry of natural and pollutant species and their reactions in the atmospheric environment.
Chem 482 [M] Environmental Chemistry II Prereq Chem 220, 222, and 332 each with a grade of C or better. Chemistry and reactions of natural and pollutant species on the aquatic environment, sediments and soils.
Chem 489 Environmental Chemistry Project Prereq Chem 482. Laboratory projects in environmental chemistry or environmental analytical chemistry.

Expand Me CIVIL ENGINEERING (C E)

 

C E 174 Introduction to Meteorology and the Atmospheric Environment Introduction to meteorology, the atmospheric processes; weather, air pollution, and environmental topics.
C E 341 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Prereq Biol 102 or MBioS 101; Chem 105. Impact of pollutants on the environment; pollution sources and sinks; engineering aspects of air and water quality; introduction to pollution control.
C E 403 Environmental Geology Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Geological hazards and geologic problems associated with human activities. Optional field trip. Same as Geol 403.
C E 408 Air Pollution Control Engineering Prereq senior in engineering or physical sciences. Measurement and control of air pollution; engineering design calculations; equipment and process. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CH E 575).
C E 409 Air Quality Modeling Prereq one semester calculus and physics. Theory and practice of air quality modeling with an emphasis on use of EPA regulations; principles of atmospheric pollutant dispersion and air quality models.
C E 415 Environmental Measurements Prereq C E 341, Engl 402; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Theory and laboratory measurement techniques used in analyzing environmental quality parameters.
C E 418 Hazardous Waste Engineering Prereq C E 341 with a C or better; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Hazardous waste properties, chemodynamics, and health effects; introduction to risk assessment and hazardous waste remediation. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (C E 435).
C E 419 Hazardous Waste Treatment Prereq C E 418 with a C or better; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Principles of operation and application of processes in design of technologies used in hazardous waste treatment and remediation.
C E 425 Soil and Site Improvement Prereq C E 317 with a C or better; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Compaction theory and methods; deep densification of soils; advanced consolidation theory, preloading, vertical drains, chemical stabilization, grouting; design with geosynthetics. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CE 567).
C E 442 Water and Wastewater Treatment Design Prereq C E 341 with a C or better; certified major in engineering or environmental science. Water and wastewater treatment processes and design.
C E 451 Open Channel Flow Prereq C E 351 with a C or better; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Steady, non-uniform flow; controls and transitions in fixed-bed channels.
C E 460 Advanced Hydrology Prereq C E 351 with a C or better; certified major in C E or instructor permission. Components of the hydrologic cycle; conceptual models; watershed characteristics; probability/statistics in data analysis; hydrographs; computer models; and design applications.
C E 475 Groundwater Prereq BSysE 351, C E 317 or Geol 315; and Math 140 or 172 or c//. Introduction to groundwater occurrence, movement, quality, and resource management, emphasizing physical and biogeochemical principles. Field trip required. Same as Geol 475.

Expand Me COMMUNICATIONS (Com)

 

Com 265 The Murrow Legacy Prereq sophomore standing. Foundational and contemporary readings and media presentations highlighting Edward R. Murrow's career including ethics, integrity, democracy, social responsibility, intercultural/international communication and understanding.

Expand Me COMMUNICATION STUDIES (ComSt)

 

ComSt 235 [C] Principles of Group Communication Theoretical and practical aspects of communication in groups; classroom exercises and films demonstrate principles and develop skills.
ComSt 324 [C,M] Argumentation Prereq ComSt 102; certified in a major. Theory, analysis and application of written and oral arguments in everyday use.
ComSt 335 Organizational Communication Prereq certified major in communications. Communication theory and organizational functions; communication influences on organizational behavior, managerial effectiveness, corporate culture, organizational power and politics.
ComSt 401 Persuasion Prereq certified major in communications. Theories of persuasion and social action; study of strategies and techniques for the persuasive use of language and other symbols.
ComSt 421 [T] Intercultural Processes in Global Contexts Prereq completion of one Tier I course; three Tier II courses. Global cultural changes and their influences on intercultural communication including perspectives and readings from different disciplines.
ComSt 435 Advanced Organizational Communication Prereq ComSt 335; certified major in communications. Advanced concepts, models and methods for in-depth analysis of contemporary organizations.

Expand Me COMMUNITY AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY (CRS)

 

CRS 334 [S] Principles of Community Development Prereq 3 credits S or K GER; sophomore standing. Factors influencing how communities grow and decline and the ways in which social interventions influence these outcomes.
CRS 335 [K] Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Community Prereq 3 credits S or K GER. Comparative analysis of US and non-US communities, their sustainability, and their role in past and future human development.
CRS 336 [S] Agriculture, Environment and Community Prereq Prereq 3 credits S or K GER; sophomore standing. Examines interdependencies between farming/ranching, the natural environment and human communities including perspectives on sustainable agriculture.
CRS 416 (404) Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Overview Introduction to small acreage production systems, evaluation of personal and family goals, land evaluation, business planning, marketing options, regulations, and community resources. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AG 416). Same as AFS 416.
CRS 431 [T,D] The Demographics of American Diversity Prereq junior or senior standing; completion of all GERs. How trends in diversity in American society are changing over time; the demographic forces underlying these trends and debates on these.
CRS 435 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq 6 credits S or K GER; junior standing. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
CRS 441 Local Impacts of Global Commodity Systems Prereq 6 credits S or K GER; junior standing. Theories of globalization, its social, political and economic dimensions, and its impact on people and communities.
CRS 445 Field Analysis of Sustainable Food Systems Experiential course visiting farms, food processing and marketing facilities to develop understanding of issues and relationships of sustainable food systems. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AG 445). Same as AFS 445.

Expand Me CROP SCIENCE (CropS)

 

CropS 102 Cultivated Plants Production strategies, innovative research, utilization and processing techniques of Washington's major agronomic and horticultural crops.
CropS 104 Introduction of Turfgrass Science and Industry Introduction to turfgrass science and industry including golf, sports, lawn, sod and related facilities. Field trip required.
CropS 202 Crop Growth and Development Rec Hort 102; Biol 106, 107, or 120. Morphology, anatomy, growth and development of agronomic and horticultural crops. Same as Hort 202.
CropS 301 [M] Turfgrass Management Prereq one semester of Biology or Horticulture. Principles of establishment and management of turf for lawns, parks, and golf courses. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 301).
CropS 302 Forage Crops Prereq Biol 106 or 120. Adaptation, production, and utilization of forage crops. Field trip required.
CropS 305 Ecology and Management of Weeds Prereq Biol 106, 120, (currently requires CropS 101, 201, or Hort 101 or 201 now both courses are listed as 102, 202). Weed ecology/management in crop and non-crop systems; weed growth/development, identification, weed control (chemical, mechanical, biological), and environmental issues.
CropS 317 Golf Course Management Prereq CropS 301. Specific management practices for golf courses in the Pacific Northwest.
CropS 318 Athletic Field Management Current athletic field management practices (BMPs) for turfgrass students and turfgrass industry professionals.
CropS 360 [I] World Agricultural Systems Prereq two semesters physical or biological sciences. Study of agro-environmental characteristics of world agriculture; historical and contemporary features of world food production. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 360).
CropS 401 Turfgrass Science Prereq CropS 301. Integration of the principles of turfgrass science into turf management for environmental stewardship of turfgrass systems.
CropS 403 Advanced Cropping Systems Prereq CropS 201; Pl P 429 or c//; or graduate standing. Understanding the management of constraints to crop production and quality; biological, physical, and chemical approaches to crop health management. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 412).
CropS 411 [M] Crop Environment Interactions Prereq Biol 320, CropS 201. Effects of environment and management on crop growth and development.
CropS 413 Biology of Weeds Prereq Biol 320. Biology, ecology, and physiology of weeds; crop and weed interactions and interference. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 410).
CropS 425 Crop Biotechnology Prereq Biol 102 Science, techniques and potential concerns underlying the genetic modification of plants.
CropS 444 Plant Breeding I Prereq Biol 106, 120, CropS 202, or Hort 202. Rec MBioS 301. Genetic principles underlying plant breeding and an introduction to plant breeding.
CropS 445 [M] Plant Breeding II Prereq Crops/Hort 444 or MBioS 301. MBioS 301 Principles and practices of plant breeding.

Expand Me ECONOMIC SCIENCES (EconS)

 

EconS 260 Introduction to Environmental and Resource Law American law and legal systems; relationships among legal processes, economic principles, and environmental concerns. Course equivalent to OSU's AREC 260.
EconS 326 Aspects of Sustainable Development Prereq junior standing. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development.
EconS 330 Natural Resource Economics Prereq EconS 101. The role of economics in natural resource management and policy. Course equivalent to OSU's AREC 351.
EconS 355 [S,M] American Agriculture and Rural Life History and economic structure of American agriculture, land settlement, organizational nature of firms, technology, and patterns in rural life.
EconS 428 [T] Global Capitalism Today: Perspectives and Issues Prereq GenEd 111; EconS 101 or 102. Logic and consequences of capitalism as global system; multinational corporations; underdevelopment and overdevelopment; external debt, population, and environmental crisis.
EconS 427 Economic Development and Underdevelopment Prereq EconS 102. Rec EconS 305. Development theories, policies, and performance of Third World economies; population, land reform, foreign trade, aid, investment, debt, dependency.
EconS 430 [T] Managing the Global Environment Study of policy and management tools to address environmental issues of global significance.
EconS 431 Economic Analysis of Environmental Policies Prereq EconS 301; EconS 311; EconS 330. Nature and practice of environmental policy analysis using economics concepts and tools including benefit cost, social indicators and environmental accounts.
EconS 433 Topics in International Environmental Law, Policy and Institutions Prereq permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary study of the political development of the European Union and its impact on modern Italy; natural resource, environmental and agricultural policy and law.
Econ S 455 [T] Growth and Change in the American West 3 Prereq EconS 101. American West development showing how the geography and culture of the West have interacted with technical, economic, and institutional change to shape the western economy.

Expand Me ENTOMOLOGY (Entom)

 

Entom 101 [B] Insects and People: A Perspective The world's most abundant animals and their extensive effects on people yesterday and today.
Entom 102 [B] Entomology in Human Health Arthropods and their role in the transmission of human diseases; major arthropod vectored diseases.
Entom 150 [Q] Insects, Science, and World Cultures Impact of insects and agriculture on human affairs with emphasis on cultures and countries around the world; especially useful for non-science majors and K-8 pre-service teachers. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 150).
Entom 340 Agricultural Entomology Prereq Biol 106, 107. Control, identification, and biology of insects and related arthropods. Course equivalent to OSU's Ent 311 and UI's Ent 322.
Entom 343 [M] General Entomology Rec Biol 106, 107 or permission of instructor. Biology, natural history, and importance of insects and related arthropods.
Entom 344 [M] General Entomology Laboratory Rec Biol 106, 107 or permission of instructor. Identification and taxonomy of insects and related arthropods; insect collection and field work required.
Entom 348 Forest Insects Classification and biology of insects injurious to forests and forest products. Same as NATRS 348.
Entom 349 Forest Pest Management Prereq NATRS/Entom 348 or 343. Principles and practice of forest pest management. Same as NATRS 349.
Entom 361 Honey Bee Biology Biology of the honey bee, including behavior, genetics, evolution, pollination, sociality, and beekeeping practices.
Entom 362 Fundamentals of Beekeeping Prereq Entom 361 or c//. Applied beekeeping practices including safety, equipment, colony installation, manipulation for pollination and honey production, honey bee diseases and pests.
Entom 375 Fundamentals of Orchard Ecology Prereq Entom 340 or two years field experience. Integration and application of knowledge of ecology, identification and life histories of orchard pests and their management.
Entom 376 Measuring Populations in Orchards Prereq Entom 375. Common sampling methods and factors influencing populations dynamics of arthropods and management options. Field trips required.
Entom 401 [T] Biology and Society, Past and Present Prereq Biol 106, completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses; Rec Biol 150. Development of biological ideas and knowledge from antiquity to present with emphasis on major advances achieved through invertebrate models. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 401).
Entom 439 [M] Taxonomic Entomology Prereq Entom 340 or 343. Identification of insect orders and families. Insect collection required.
Entom 440 Taxonomy of Immature Insects Prereq Entom 343. Identification of eggs, larvae, nymphs, and pupal stages of insects. Insect collection required.
Entom 441 Insect Ecology Prereq Entom 343 or general ecology course. Population and community dynamics, theory and application in natural and artificial systems. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 441).
Entom 445 Insect-Plant Interactions: Mechanisms of Resistance to Arthropods Prereq Entom 343. Biochemical, ecological and microevolutionary principles of plant resistance. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 445).
Entom 446 Host Plant Resistance Prereq Entom 343. Principles and methods of screening and developing crop cultivars resistant to arthropods. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 446).
Entom 447 Introduction to Biological Control Principles and methods of controlling insect pests and weeds by biological means. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 447).
Entom 460 Insects for Teaching Prereq general biology course. The use of insects in teaching scientific principles in the life sciences.
Entom 472 Aquatic Entomology Identification and biology of insects associated with aquatic and subaquatic environments. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 472).
Entom 490 Special Topics in Entomology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 hours. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (ENT 590).

Expand Me ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & REGIONAL PLANNING (ES/RP)

 

ES/RP 101 [B] Environment and Human Life Interactions between humans and their environment; multidisciplinary introduction to environmental concepts and concerns.
ES/RP 174 Introduction to Meteorology and the Atmospheric Environment Introduction to meteorology, the atmospheric processes; weather, air pollution, and environmental topics. Same as C E 174.
ES/RP 285 Planning for a Sustainable Environment Prereq ES/RP 101. Ideas and information necessary to integrate environmental viability and sustainable development with other concerns of environmental planning.
ES/RP 301 Forest and Range Plant Resources I Prereq NATRS 300 or c//. Identification and ecology of forest plants with emphasis on trees and the ecosystems in which they occur. Field trips required. Same as NATRS 301.
ES/RP 310 Modeling the Environment Construction and testing of computer simulation models of environmental systems. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENVS 210).
ES/RP 311 Natural Resource Economics Rec EconS 101. The role of economics in natural resource management and policy. Course equivalent to OSU's AREC 351. Same as EconS 330.
ES/RP 335 [M] Environmental Policy Prereq ES/RP 101. Global, national, and regional environmental issues and policy.
ES/RP 375 Aspects of Sustainable Development Prereq junior standing. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development. Same as EconS 326.
ES/RP 385 GIS Primer Introduction to basic concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS), lab exercises on PC-based GIS packages. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOG 385).
ES/RP 402 Human Health and the Environment Prereq Biol 106, 107, Chem 105, 106; ES/RP 335 or junior in environmental science and regional planning. Problem-solving approach to adverse effects on human health caused by contamination of environmental media or anthropogenic changes in ecosystems.
ES/RP 403 Environmental Geology Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Geological hazards and geologic problems associated with human activities. Optional field trip. Same as Geol 403.
ES/RP 404 [M] The Ecosystem Prereq Chem 345; Phys 102 or 202. Rec Biol 372. Ecosystem organization and processes; theory and applications to contemporary environmental problems.
ES/RP 406 Introduction to Radiological Science Prereq one course each in biology, calculus, chemistry, and physics. Fundamentals of atomic physics; interactions of radiation with matter; radiation dosimetry and biology, radioecology and radiological health protection.
ES/RP 409 Applied Radiological Physics Prereq calculus course; Phys course; Rec ES/RP 406. Production, interactions and measurement of radiation, with application to radiological health protection concerns.
ES/RP 411 [M] Limnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management Prereq Biol 102 or 120; Chem 101. Introduction to the science and management of aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing lakes. Same as Natrs 411.
ES/RP 412 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy and Law Prereq junior standing or permission of instructor. Development, content and implementation of natural resources and environmental policy and law in the U.S. Emphasis on both historical development and current issues in this field. Same as NATRS 438.
ES/RP 414 Environmental Biophysics Prereq Math 107. Physical environment of living organisms (temperature, humidity, radiation, wind); heat and mass exchange and balance in plant and animal systems. Same as SoilS 414. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BIOL 415).
ES/RP 415 Environmental Biophysics Laboratory Prereq SoilS 414 or c//. Experimental methods and procedures in environmental measurements; temperature, wind, radiation, and humidity measurements in biological environments. Same as SoilS 415. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BIOL 436).
ES/RP 416 Radiation Biology Prereq introductory radiological physics, or one course each in biology and radiological physics; Rec ES/RP 406. Effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular, cellular, organ and organism level.
ES/RP 418 Human Issues in International Development Interdisciplinary analysis of complex interaction between tradition and modernity in Third World societies. Same as Anth 418.
ES/RP 420 Field and Laboratory Techniques in Environmental Science Prereq Biol 372; Chem 105. Fundamentals and hands-on experience on the use of field and laboratory techniques and instruments utilized in environmental science. Field trips required.
ES/RP 424 Environmental Health Assessment Prereq one course each in biology, calculus, chemistry, general ecology and physics; Rec ES/RP 406. Environmental transport, fate and effects of radioactive and hazardous materials.
ES/RP 425 Economic Analysis of Environmental Policies Prereq Ag Ec 201 or Econ 101. Nature and practice of environmental policy analysis using economics concepts and tools including benefit cost, social indicators and environmental accounts. Same as EconS 431.
ES/RP 435 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq junior standing, two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches. Same as CRS 435.
ES/RP 444 Environmental Assessment Rec Biol 372. Environmental impact statements and their national and state policy frameworks, methods of assessment, and team preparation of an impact statement. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOG 444).
ES/RP 445 Hazardous Waste Management Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENVS 445).
ES/RP 451 Energy Production and the Environment Prereq biology course; general ecology course; Rec ES/RP 406. Evaluation of the impacts of nuclear and other forms of energy production on humans and the environment.
ES/RP 466 Environmental Psychology Prereq Psych 105. Prereq Psych 105 or Psych 198. Psychological concepts applied to the mixture of positive and negative interactions individuals have with their physical environment. Same as Psych 466.
ES/RP 471 Meteorology 3 Prereq Math 273; Phys 202. Basic meteorology; atmospheric thermodynamics; cloud physics; synoptic meteorology; radiative processes; climate change.
ES/RP 472 Economic Development and Underdevelopment Prereq Econ 102. Rec Econ 305. Development theories, policies, and performance of Third World economies; population, land reform, foreign trade, aid, investment, debt, dependency. Same as EconS 427.
ES/RP 486 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.

Expand Me FOOD SCIENCE/HUMAN NUTRITION (FSHN)

 

FSHN 411 Global Nutrition History of food and hunger and the global nature of our food systems. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FCS 411).

Expand Me GEOLOGY (Geol)

 

Geol 101 [P] Introduction to Geology Introductory physical geology for non-science majors; emphasis on western US. Credit not granted for more than one of Geol 101, 102, 180.
Geol 102 [P] Physical Geology For science majors and honors students. Modern concepts of earth science; mineral rock, resource, and map study. Field trip required. Credit not granted for more than one of Geol 101, 102, 180.
Geol 103 The Solar System Overview of the results of modern planetary exploration, geological processes and environments on planets and moons in our solar system. Field trip required.
Geol 150 [Q] Conflict and Debate in Geological Sciences Examples in geology of how science is done, how it advances, and what constitutes scientific work. Field trip required.
Geol 180 [P] Honors Geology Prereq honors student or by interview. Introduction to physical geology with emphasis on original research and scientific writing. Credit not granted for more than one of Geol 101, 102, 180. Field trip required.
Geol 201 Geology of the National Parks Prereq Geol 210. Significant geologic features, processes, and geologic history of the national parks. Field trip optional.
Geol 206 Field Petrology Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Hand sample analysis, petrogenesis and field relationships of rocks. Field trips required.
Geol 210 [P] Earth's History and Evolution Rec Biol 102. Introduction to earth's history and evolution through observations, data collection and analysis, readings and writing exercises. Two field trips required.
Geol 221 Field Trip May be repeated for credit. Prereq Geol 210. One-week field trip to study geology of a selected area of the western United States. S, F grading.
Geol 230 [P] Introductory Oceanography Basic physical, chemical, geological and biological principles underlying oceanic phenomena; for both science and non-science majors.
Geol 307 Geology Field Camp Prereq Geol 101, 210. Introduction to geologic field methods; basic geologic mapping.
Geol 308 [M] Field Geology Prereq Geol 307, 340, 350. Advanced field problems and methods; interpretation of field data, preparation of reports based on field observations and interpretations. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GEOL 301).
Geol 310 Invertebrate Paleontology Prereq Geol 210. Morphology, classification, evolution, and paleoecology of fossil invertebrate organisms.
Geol 315 Water and the Earth Prereq Chem 106, Geol 101 or 260; Math 140, 171, or c//; Phys 102 or 202. Global hydrologic cycle, including rivers and weathering, groundwater, rainwater and the atmosphere, oceans, human impacts. Field research required.
Geol 320 Sedimentary Petrology and Sedimentation May be repeated for credit. Prereq Geol 210, 351. Sedimentary rock composition and origins applying fundamental principles of sedimentology. Field trip required.
Geol 322 [P] Geology of the Pacific Northwest Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Physical geology of the Pacific Northwest focusing on geological processes important in its evolution. Field trips required. Credit not granted for both Geol 322 and 323.
Geol 323 [P] Geology of the Pacific Northwest Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Physical geology of the Pacific Northwest focusing on geological processes important to its evolution. Field trips required. Credit not granted for both Geol 322 and 323.
Geol 340 [M] Geologic Structures Prereq Geol 210; Math 107. Basic understanding and techniques of working in deformed rocks in mountain belts. Field trip required.
Geol 350 Mineralogy and Crystallography Prereq Chem 101 or 105; Geol 101, 102, 180, 206, 210, or 230. Composition, physical properties, structure, crystallography, identification, and origin of minerals. Field trip required.
Geol 356 (362) Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Prereq Geol 351. Origin, evolution, and eruption of magmas and crustal rocks; mineralogy, textures and chemical composition of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Field trips required.
Geol 390 [P] Living on the Edge: Global Climate Change and Earth History Prereq junior standing. Global earth system: ocean, earth, atmosphere, biosphere, and cryosphere; human impact on the climate system; climate change data predictions; debates.
Geol 391 Living on the Edge: Global Climate and Environmental Change Laboratory 1 Prereq junior standing. Laboratory for Geol 390.
Geol 403 Environmental Geology Prereq Geol 101 or 102. Geological hazards and geologic problems associated with human activities. Optional field trip.
Geol 405 Geophysics Prereq Geol 340. Theory and application of geophysical methods for hydrology, environmental, engineering, exploration, and structural geology; review of techniques.
Geol 406 Basin Analysis Prereq Geol 320. Characteristics of sedimentary basins and methods for studying them. One two-day field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI (GEOL 405); open to WSU students.
Geol 413 Soil Physics Prereq Math 107; Geol 101, 102 or SoilS 201. Characterization of soil properties including water content and potential and hydraulic conductivity; modeling water, solute transport, erosion and contamination of groundwater. Same as SoilS 413.
Geol 418 Geomicrobiology Explore the interactions of microorganisms with the environment, particularly soil rock-water interaction and how microorganisms are important to our understanding of geological and hydrological processes; topics include ground water microbiology, subsurface microbiology and the microbiology of extreme environments.
Geol 421 [M] Principles of Stratigraphy Prereq Geol 210, 340. Correlation and dating of sedimentary strata; tectonics and sedimentary basins; regional patterns of sedimentation. Field trip required.
Geol 444 Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards Prereq Geol 101, Phys 101. Geology of earthquakes from the mechanics of failure to seismic waves to seismicity associated with all fault types in a variety of tectonic settings; methods of identifying paleo-earthquakes in the geologic record and assessing seismic risk in active fault environments. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 344).
Geol 445 Astrobiology Prereq completion of biological and physical science GER and junior standing. Origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe; fundamental concepts of life and habitable environments on Earth and other planetary bodies with in and outside of the solar system.
Geol 451 Pedology Prereq SoilS 201. Soil profiles, soil-forming processes, and soil classification. Field trips required. Same as SoilS 451.
Geol 459 Geodynamics Prereq permission of instructor. Dynamics, movement, and deformation of the earth's lithosphere, aethenosphere, and mantle; emphasis on deformation processes and constraints derived from investigation of active tectonics using geophysics, seismology, geodesy, and structural geology. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GEOL 459).
Geol 467 Volcanology Prereq Geol 320; Geol 356. Volcanic process, eruption mechanisms, volcanic deposits, hazard assessment. Field trip required.
Geol 470 Introduction to Economic Geology Prereq Geol 340, 350. Genesis, evolution and tectonic setting of ore deposits combining theory, description, and detailed hand specimen analysis. Field trip to major mining districts. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 470).
Geol 475 Groundwater Prereq BSysE 351, C E 317 or Geol 315; and Math 140 or 172 or c//. Introduction to groundwater occurrence, movement, quality, and resource management, emphasizing physical and biogeochemical principles. Field trip required.
Geol 476 Exploration Methods Prereq Geol 470. Design of mineral exploration programs and integration and evaluation of geological, geochemical, and geophysical exploration techniques. One 10-day field trip. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOE 476).
Geol 480 Introductory Geochemistry Prereq Chem 106, Geol 350. The chemistry of Earth materials and processes.
Geol 483 Radiogenic Isotopes and Geochronology Prereq Chem 105 and 106 or equivalent; Geol 480 or by permission. Radiogenic isotopes and their uses as chronometers (radiometric dating) and as tracers of earth evolution and differentiation.

Expand Me HISTORY (Hist)

 

Hist 409 [T] American Environmental History Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. A history of environmental change, ideas of nature, natural resource development, conservation politics, science and environmental policy.
Hist 421 The American West Multicultural exploration of the frontier experience and western America; environment, economic development, gender, class and race emphasized.
Hist 422 History of the Pacific Northwest Political, social economic and environmental history of the Pacific Northwest. Fulfills the teaching certification requirement for Washington state history.
Hist 474 Modern South Asia: Community and Conflict Historical transformation of communities and communal conflicts in modern South Asia from 1500 to present; themes: caste, religion, geography, environment and economy.
Hist 494 [T] Global Environmental History Historical dynamics of human communities and their ecological settings.
Hist 495 [T] Space, Place, and Power in History: Historical Geography in Global Perspective Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Introduction to the discipline of historical geography; geographical and spatial approaches to European, North American, and Asian history.

Expand Me HORTICULTURE (Hort)

 

Hort 102 Cultivated Plants Production strategies, innovative research, utilization and processing techniques of Washington's major agronomic and horticultural crops.
Hort 113 Vines and Wines The importance of viticulture including world wine regions and enology (winemaking); wine quality. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (FST 113). Same as FSHN 113.
Hort 150 [Q] Plants and Society Plant production systems are used to explore and understand the interrelationships between living systems, the environment, and modern civilization.
Hort 202 Crop Growth and Development Rec Hort 102; Biol 106, 107, or 120. Morphology, anatomy, growth and development of agronomic and horticultural crops.
Hort 231 Landscape Plant Materials I Prereq Biol 120 or Hort 202. Rec either Biol 120 or Hort 202. Characteristics, ecology, nomenclature, identification, selection, and use of important woody and herbaceous landscape plant species.
Hort 232 Landscape Plant Materials II Rec Biol 120 or Hort 202. Continuation of Hort 231.
Hort 251 Plant Propagation Prereq Biol 107, Biol 120, or Hort 202. Principles and methods of multiplying herbaceous and woody plants and their handling up to useable size. Field trip required.
Hort 310 Pomology Prereq biological or plant science course. History, botany, cultivation and uses of temperate-zone tree fruits. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 461).
Hort 311 Pomology Laboratory Prereq c// in Hort 310. Practicum in the botany, cultivation an uses of temperate-zone tree fruits. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (PL SC311).
Hort 313 Viticulture and Small Fruits Prereq biological science, botany, plant science course, or Hort/CropS 202. Botanical relationships, plant characteristics, fruiting habits, location, culture, marketing, and utilization of grapes, berries, and other small or bush fruits. Field trip required.
Hort 317 Golf Course Management Prereq CropS 301. Specific management practices for golf courses in the Pacific Northwest. Same as CropS 317.
Hort 319 Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//; Biol 318 or c//. Introductory plant physiology laboratory. Not open to Pullman Campus students. Same as Biol 319.
Hort 320 Olericulture Prereq Hort 202. Rec plant science course or SoilS 201. Science, business, and art of vegetable crop production: culture, fertility, growth, physiology, handling, marketing; garden, commercial, greenhouse, tropical, specialty vegetables. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 320).
Hort 321 Olericulture Laboratory Prereq c// in Hort 320. Production principles and practices of vegetable crops; plant characteristics, cultivars, nutrition, growth, and development. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 321).
Hort 322 Fruit and Vegetable Harvesting and Processing Technology Prereq Math GER. Technologies for harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and packaging of value-added fruit and vegetable products. Field trip required.
Hort 325 Plant Biotechnology Prereq Biol 120, 301. Introduction to the genetic engineering of plants. Same as Biol 325.
Hort 331 Landscape Plant Installation and Management Prereq Biol 120, Hort 202, 231, or 232. Principles and practices for installation and management of interior and exterior landscapes; specifications, site preparation transplanting, growth control, problem diagnosis.
Hort 332 Interior Plantscaping Prereq biological or plant science course or by permission. Design, selection, installation, management, and maintenance of plantings within buildings; effects of interior plants on people and the environment.
Hort 334 Controlled Environments for Horticultural Production Prereq Hort 202. Principles and practices for modifying environmental factors for horticultural production in controlled environments; methods for environmental measurements. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 234).
Hort 340 Nursery Management Management of commercial nurseries from plant propagation through sale of plants. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 340).
Hort 341 Nursery Management Laboratory Lab study relevant to Hort 340. Experiments on and demonstrations of different practices within nurseries. Field trip required.
Hort 346 Landscape Irrigation Systems System component selection; layout, installation, operation of irrigation systems for turf and landscape plantings; basic system hydraulics; efficient water use.
Hort 413 Advanced Viticulture Prereq Biol 120; Biol 320; Hort 313; Chem 345; SoilS 201; senior standing. Rec Stat 212 or 412. Wine and juice grape production in eastern Washington; wine and fruit physiology, climate and soils, and fruit quality.
Hort 416 Advanced Horticultural Crop Physiology Prereq Biol 320. Physiological processes related to growth, development, and productivity of horticultural crops; advances in recombinant DNA technology; the impact on horticultural practices.
Hort 418 [M] Post-harvest Biology and Technology Prereq Biol 320; Hort 202. Physical and physiological basis for handling and storage practices; perishable organ ontogeny and physiological disorders; post-harvest environment requirements. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 418).
Hort 421 [M] Fruit Crops Management Prereq woody horticultural crop production, a plant physiology course. Management strategies for the efficient production and marketing of temperate-zone fruit crops.
Hort 425 [M] Future World Trends and Horticultural Impact Prereq junior standing. Scientific, business, government, and popular information used to explore world trends; evaluate information; investigate impact of major trends in horticulture.
Hort 439 Ornamental Plant Production Rec Hort 334. Production requirements for spring greenhouse crops; garden center management considerations. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 431).
Hort 444 Plant Breeding I Prereq Biol 106, 120, CropS 202, or Hort 202. Rec MBioS 301. Genetic principles underlying plant breeding and an introduction to plant breeding. Same as CropS 444.
Hort 445 [M] Plant Breeding II Prereq Crops/Hort 444 or MBioS 301. Principles and practices of plant breeding. Same as CropS 445.
Hort 490 Potato Science History, botanical characteristics, seed physiology and production, plant population, physiology of growth, and pest management; factors influencing maturation, harvest, yield, grade, bruise control, storage, and quality maintenance; economics of production and research on a global basis. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 490).

Expand Me HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (H D)

 

H D 320 [M] Resource Management and Problem Solving Prereq 6 hours of social science. Styles of managing material, human and environmental resources with families; various approaches to problem solving with individuals and families.
H D 409 Current Consumer Issues Prereq 6 hours of social sciences. Analysis of the consumer role; ecological perspective; interaction of consumers, government, market; effects on communities, families, and individuals.
H D 410 [M] Public Policy Issues Impacting Families and Individuals Prereq 9 hours of social sciences; junior standing. Family policy issues in a changing society; ecological perspective; relationship of public policy to communities, organizations, families, and individuals.

Expand Me INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

 

IPM 201 Introduction to Pest Management in a Quality Environment Pest management to maximize plant protection and safeguard the quality of the environment.
IPM 452 Pesticides and the Environment Rec 12 hours Biol. Immediate and prolonged effects of pesticides on human and other animals; legal and moral repercussions of pesticide use.
IPM 462 [M] Systems of Integrated Pest Management Rec Biol 372; IPM 201. Utilization of the systems approach in agricultural pest management; design, implementation, and analysis of IPM programs for selected crops.

Expand Me JOURNALISM (Jour)

 

417 [M] Specialized Writing Prereq Jour 305; certified major in communications. Reporting techniques and issues related to specialized media fields.
425 [M] Reporting of Public Affairs Prereq Jour 305; certified major in communications. Research covering public and private sectors.

Expand Me LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (L A)

 

L A 202 [H] The Built Environment Design and planning of the built environment: products, interiors, structures, landscapes, cities, regions, earth; human-environmental interactions, sustainability, and quality. Same as Arch 202.
L A 222 Landscape Architecture Field Experience I May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq sophomore standing. Field study of landscapes, designers and design firms through travel experiences.
L A 260 History of Landscape Architecture Historical development in the practice and profession of landscape architecture throughout the world, circa BC to present. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (LARC 389).
L A 262 Landscape Architectural Design I Prereq Arch 102 or L A 101. Basic design principles and design processes at local regional scales; integration of design graphics and verbal/visual presentations. Field trip required.
L A 263 Landscape Architectural Design II Prereq L A 262. Basic design and graphic techniques related to solving of elementary design problems.
L A 264 Basic Landscape Design For nonmajors. Design theory and principles; site design factors; design process application; construction criteria; graphic construction communication; landform; circulation systems; plant uses.
L A 327 Theory in Landscape Architecture Prereq L A 263; certified major in landscape architecture. Theories and frameworks that inform and emerge from the practices and outcomes of landscape architecture.
L A 333 Landscape Architecture Field Experience II May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq junior standing. Field study of landscapes, designers and design firms through travel experiences.
L A 362 Landscape Architectural Design III Prereq L A 263. Professional site design processes; concentration on planting and site planning, design with urban community, ecological, and open-space projects.
L A 363 Landscape Architectural Design IV Prereq L A 362. Professional site design processes; concentration on recreation facilities and site planning within residential, urban, institutional, and regional projects.
L A 365 Landscape Architectural Construction I Prereq L A 262. Basic site planning and construction operations including grading, drainage, storm water management, and construction document techniques.
L A 366 Landscape Architectural Construction II Prereq L A 365. Construction materials and methods, specifications, cost estimating, and construction document preparation.
L A 367 Landscape Architectural Construction III Prereq L A 366. Supplemental projects in cost estimating, specifications, construction detailing, and landscape architectural design/build.
L A 380 Ecological Applications in Design Prereq L A 263. Fundamental concepts of ecology as a philosophy and a science; emphasis on community, landscape restoration, and historical ecology as they relate to design. Field trip required.
L A 425 Issues in Landscape Evolution and Design Theory Prereq L A 363. Investigation of historical relationships between humans and environment; exploration of major theoretical approaches to design, planning, and management of landscapes.
L A 450 [M] Principles and Practice of Planning 3 Prereq L A 363. History, theory, methods, and processes in regional planning; contemporary issues and professional practice.
L A 460 Interdisciplinary Design Studio Prereq L A 363. Interdisciplinary design/problem solving in an urban environment; collaboration with students in other design professions; real-world, service-based learning problems.
L A 467 Regional Landscape Inventory and Analysis Prereq Biol 120; Geol 101 or SoilS 201. Application of ecological planning process for landscape inventory and analysis.
L A 470 Landscape Architectural Design V Prereq L A 363. Advanced group and individual landscape architectural design and planning projects; professional applications of site design theory and design processes.
L A 477 Landscape Applications of Geographic Information Systems Prereq L A 467. GIS-based spatial data development and analysis skills in an applied, real-world context.
L A 480 Professional Practice Prereq L A 363. Current office practices, design and construction management techniques; introduction to construction contract legal requirements within the practice of landscape architecture. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (LA 358).

Expand Me MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS (MgtOp)

 

MgtOp 487 Business Ethics Prereq MgtOp 301. The nature and sources of ethical conflicts and dilemmas individuals and organizations confront in the business context.

Expand Me MATHEMATICS (Math)

 

Math 340 Introduction to Mathematical Biology Prereq Math 140, 172, and 3 hours of biology. Mathematical biology and development of mathematical modeling for solutions to problems in the life sciences.

Expand Me MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES (MBioS)

 

MBioS 101 [B] Introductory Microbiology Microbiology for the informed citizen as it impacts humans and their environment. Not for students who have taken Biol 106 and 107. Credit not granted for both MBioS 101 and MBioS 102/105.
M BioS 305 General Microbiology Prereq Biol 106 and 107; Chem 345 or c//. Structure, function, nutrition, physiology, and genetics of microbes and their application to immunology, pathology, microbial diversity, and environmental microbiology.
M BioS 430 [M] Combined Immunology and Virology Laboratory Prereq MBioS 305; MBioS 306; c// MBioS 440 or 442. Fundamental principles in immunology including the cultivation and characterization of viruses using laboratory techniques.
MBioS 440 Immunology Prereq MBioS 302; organic chemistry. Principles of basic immunology.
MBioS 442 General Virology 3 Prereq MBioS 301; MBioS 303 or cc//. The biology of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BACT 130).

Expand Me NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES (NATRS)

 

NATRS 100 Introduction to Natural Resource Management I Prereq instructor approval. Nature and significance of natural resources; types of renewable natural resource systems; goals and principles of natural resource management.
NATRS 204 Introduction to Measurements and Computers in Natural Resources Prereq Math 107, 140, 171, 202 or equivalent, or instructor's permission. Introduction to basic concepts, field techniques and the use of spread sheets in natural resources. Field trips required.
NATRS 280 Introductory Wildlife Management Prereq Biol 106 or 120. An introductory course in the principles of wildlife management. Field trip required.
NATRS 300 [B] Natural Resource Ecology Ecology as applied to management of natural resource ecosystems; biological diversity, conservation biology, global climate change in natural resource ecology. Field trips required.
NATRS 301 Forest Plants and Ecosystems Prereq NATRS 300 or c//. Identification and ecology of forest plants with emphasis on trees and the ecosystems in which they occur. Field trips required.
NATRS 302 Arid Land Plants and Ecosystems Prereq NATRS 301. Identification and ecology of arid land plants (trees, shrubs, grasses, forbs) and the ecosystems in which they occur. Field trips required.
NATRS 305 Silviculture Prereq NATRS 204, 300, 302. Stand dynamics, natural regeneration methods, intermediate stand treatment, relationships of natural resource management to silvicultural practice. Field trips required.
NATRS 312 [S,D] Natural Resource and Society Social views of natural resources; processes by which these views are developed and expressed; social conflict over natural resources.
NATRS 314 Forest Measurements and Yield Prediction Prereq NATRS 204, Stat 212 or Stat 412. Introduction to techniques for measuring and quantifying tree characteristics, describing site productivity, stand structure and depicting tree and stand development.
NATRS 320 Timber Harvesting Prereq NATRS 204. Current practices and problems; planning and coordinating timber harvesting with forest management. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FORPR430).
NATRS 321 Introduction to Wood Technology Prereq Biol 107. Anatomy of woody plants, identifying characteristics and properties of woods; relation of wood properties to processing and use. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FORPR277).
NATRS 330 Natural Resource Economics Rec EconS 101. The role of economics in natural resource management and policy. Course equivalent to OSU's AREC 351. Same as EconS 330.
NATRS 331 Forest Pathology Prereq Biol 107. Parasitic and nonparasitic diseases of forest and shade trees; life histories of fungi as related to diseases. Same as Pl P 331.
NATRS 348 Forest Insects Classification and biology of insects injurious to forests and forest products.
NATRS 349 Forest Pest Management Prereq NATRS/Entom 348 or 343. Principles and practice of forest pest management.
NATRS 368 Introduction to ArcGIS Prereq one course in biology, geology, or soils. Introduction to geographic information systems applied to landscape data; geographic coordinate systems and projections, make maps and use geodatabases. Same as SoilS 368.
NATRS 374 Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation Physical basis of remote sensing, fundamentals of aerial photography and image analysis applied to agriculture, forestry, wildland management problems. Same as SoilS 374.
NATRS 410 Forest Finance and Valuation Prereq Ag Ec 201 or Econ 101; Math 107; NATRS 204. Economic and finance principles applied to forest management and appraisals.
NATRS 411 [M] Limnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management Prereq Biol 102 or 120; Chem 101. Introduction to the science and management of aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing lakes.
NATRS 414 [M] Ecosystem Surveys and Inventories Prereq MgtOp 215, Stat 212 or 412. The application of sampling theory in natural resource inventories and surveys.
NATRS 416 Fisheries Management Prereq UI Fish 314, 411; Stat 251. Techniques employed in sampling and application of principles toward managing recreational and commercial aquatic resources. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (FISH 418).
NATRS 421 Fish Health Management Prereq MBioS 101. Epidemiology, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases of free-living and confined finfish and shellfish. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (FISH 424).
NATRS 424 Concepts in Aquaculture Prereq NATRS 421, or permission of instructor. Concepts and methods of extensive and intensive aquaculture in warm water and cold water systems. One 1-day field trip. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 422).
NATRS 425 Concepts in Aquaculture Laboratory Prereq NATRS 421, or permission of instructor. Laboratory for NATRS 424. Concepts and methods of extensive and intensive aquaculture in warm and cold water systems. One-day field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 422).
NATRS 428 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq junior standing, two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches. Same as CRS 435.
NATRS 430 Introduction to Wildland Fire Prereq NATRS 301. Physical nature and behavior of wildland fire; the fire environment; fire ecology; practice of wildland fire management. Field trip required.
NATRS 431 Wildlife Nutrition Nutritional requirements and interactions of wildlife populations. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (WLF 431).
NATRS 435 Wildlife Ecology Prereq Biol 372 or NATRS 300; Stat 212 or 412. The ecology of wildlife species and the contributing biological processes. Overnight field trip required.
NATRS 436 [M] Advanced Wildlife Management Prereq NATRS 435. Management criteria for wild vertebrate populations. Field trips required.
NATRS 438 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy and Law Prereq junior standing or permission of instructor. Development, content and implementation of natural resources and environmental policy and law in the U.S. Emphasis on both historical development and current issues in this field.
NATRS 441 Population Ecology and Conservation Prereq Biol 372 or NATRS 300; Stat 212 or 412. Ecology, conservation, management of vertebrate populations, especially threatened and endangered species; designed for wildlife and conservation biology majors.
NATRS 450 [M] Conservation Biology Prereq by interview only. Patterns of biological diversity, factors producing changes in diversity, values of diversity, management principles applied to small populations, protected areas, landscape linkages, biotic integrity, restoration, legal issues and funding sources.
NATRS 454 [M] Restoration Ecology Prereq senior standing. Ecological principles used to restore biological communities; ecological processes and species on degraded landscapes.
NATRS 455 Elements of Range Management Sciences Prereq Biol 107. Systems science, ecology, wildlife, livestock, social science, concept design, and their contributions to a management science involving rangelands.
NATRS 460 Watershed Management Prereq NATRS 204, completion of department requirement in biology, chemistry, and physical science, mathematics and statistics; or by interview. Principles and practices of management of forest and rangelands for protection, maintenance, and improvement of water resource values. Field trip required.
NATRS 464 [M] Landscape Ecology Prereq junior standing. Linkages between spatial patterns and processes in a variety of landscapes and the qualitative tools used in the investigation of these linkages.
NATRS 468 ArcGIS and Geospatial Analysis Prereq Biol 120, Geol 101 or Soils 201. Same as SoilS 468. Geographic information systems applied to analysis of landscape data; maps, geographic coordinate systems and projections, geodatabases. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOIL 468).

Expand Me PHILOSOPHY (Phil)

 

Phil 370 [H] Environmental Ethics The place of humans in nature and human obligations to nature, if any.
Phil 413 [T] Mind of God and the Book of Nature: Science and Religion Prereq 3 hours Phil; completion of science General Education Requirements; completion of one Tier I and two Tier II courses. Methodological comparison; cutting edge issues in science as they impact theism; guest lectures from professors in the natural sciences.

Expand Me PHYSICS (Phys)

 

Phys 380 [P] Physics and Society Interactions of physics with society; energy; air and water pollution; recycling; communications and computers; physics and war; physics and art.

Expand Me PLANT PATHOLOGY (Pl P)

 

150 [Q] Molds, Mildews, Mushrooms: The Fifth Kingdom A mycocentric approach to natural and anthropological history including the diverse niches occupied by molds, mildews and mushrooms.
300 Diseases of Fruit Crops Prereq Biol 120, Hort 310, or Hort 313. Comprehensive understanding of the diseases of fruit crops grown in the state of Washington.
331 Forest Pathology Prereq Biol 106. Parasitic and nonparasitic diseases of forest and shade trees; life histories of fungi as related to diseases.
403 Advance Cropping Systems Prereq CropS 201; Pl P 429 or c//; or graduate standing. Understanding the management of constraints to crop production and quality; biological, physical, and chemical approaches to crop health management. Field trips required. Same as CropS 403.
421 General Mycology Rec Biol 106. The structure, life histories, classification, and economic importance of the fungi. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 421).
429 General Plant Pathology Rec Biol 107 or 120. Classification, symptoms, causes, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases.

Expand Me POLITICAL SCIENCE (Pol S)

 

Pol S 430 [T] The Politics of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Prereq completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Issues and problems of natural resource and environmental policy.

Expand Me PSYCHOLOGY (Psych)

 

Psych 466 Environmental Psychology Prereq Psych 105 or Psych 198. Psychological concepts applied to the mixture of positive and negative interactions individuals have with their physical environment.

Expand Me PUBLIC RELATIONS (P R)

 

P R 312 Principles of Public Relations Prereq Com 295; certified major in communications. Principles, theories, methods and objectives of public relations; public relations problems and practices.
P R 313 [M] Public Relations Techniques and Media Usage Prereq Com 295; Jour 305; P R 312; certified major in communications. Practical applications of public relations theory and techniques with emphasis on writing and media use.
P R 412 Public Relations Management and Campaign Design Prereq Com 409, P R 312, Jour 305 or P R 313; certified major in communications. Application of public relations principles, management, persuasion theory and research methods to public relations issues.

Expand Me SCIENCE (Sci)

 

Sci 101 [Q] Origins in the Natural World Interdisciplinary approach to science in the modern world for non-science majors. If both Sci 101 and 102 are taken, students satisfy [B], [P] and laboratory requirement.
Sci 102 [Q] Dynamic Systems in the Natural World Interdisciplinary approach to science in the modern world for non-science majors. If both Sci 101 and 102 are taken, students satisfy [B], [P] and laboratory requirement.
Sci 210 Your Future in Life Sciences Exploration of career options in biological sciences with faculty and outside speakers; guide to preparing resume and career plans. S, F grading.
Sci 298 (198) The Sciences for Honors Students I Prereq honors students only. Interdisciplinary approach to science in the modern world developed specifically for students not majoring in the sciences.
Sci 299 (199) The Sciences for Honors Students II Prereq Sci 298. Interdisciplinary approach to science in the modern world developed specifically for students not majoring in the sciences.

Expand Me SOCIOLOGY (Soc)

 

Soc 331 [S] Population, Resources, and the Future Effects of population on resource depletion, environmental deterioration, social and economic structure; zero population growth prospects; limits to growth debate.
Soc 332 [M] Society and Environment Prereq Soc 101. Society-environment relations, including environmental attitudes and behavior; the environmental movement and environmental politics and policy-making.
Soc 375 Aspects of Sustainable Development Prereq junior standing. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development. Same as EconS 326.

Expand Me SOIL SCIENCE (SoilS)

 

SoilS 101 Organic Gardening and Farming Principles and production practices of organic gardening and farming. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOIL 101).
SoilS 150 [Q] Science, Society and Sustainable Food Systems Introduction to food and farming systems, emphasizing scientific principles and sustainability from environmental and socioeconomic perspectives. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 150).
SoilS 201 [B] Soil: A Living System Biological, chemical, and physical properties of soils; fundamentals of soil ecology, soil-water-plant relations, soil fertility, and soil genesis.
SoilS 301 [M] Ecological Soil Management Prereq SoilS 201. Soil and water conservation and management; land classification and reclamation; soils and environmental quality; sustainable agroecosystems.
SoilS 345 Sustainable Agriculture Prereq two semesters college-level physical or biological science or by permission. Environmental issues in sustainable agriculture and food production; pesticides, fertilizers, organic wastes, biotechnology, quality of life, and risk-benefit assessment. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (SOIL 345).
SoilS 360 [I] World Agricultural Systems Prereq two semesters physical or biological sciences. Same as CropS 360. Study of agro-environmental characteristics of world agriculture; historical and contemporary features of world food production. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 360).
SoilS 368 Introduction to ArcGIS Prereq one course in biology, geology, or soils. Introduction to geographic information systems applied to landscape data; geographic coordinate systems and projections, make maps and use geodatabases.
SoilS 374 Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation Physical basis of remote sensing, fundamentals of aerial photography and image analysis applied to agriculture, forestry, wildland management problems.
SoilS 413 Soil Physics Prereq Math 107; Geol 101, 102 or SoilS 201. Characterization of soil properties including water content and potential and hydraulic conductivity; modeling water, solute transport, erosion and contamination of groundwater.
SoilS 414 Environmental Biophysics Prereq Math 107. Physical environment of living organisms (temperature, humidity, radiation, wind); heat and mass exchange and balance in plant and animal systems. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BOT 435).
SoilS 415 Environmental Biophysics Laboratory Prereq SoilS 414 or c//. Experimental methods and procedures in environmental measurements; temperature, wind, radiation, and humidity measurements in biological environments. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BOT 533).
SoilS 421 Environmental Soil Chemistry Prereq two semesters of Chem; SoilS 201. Soil constituents; soil solutions: mineral equilibria; absorption reactions; acid/base reactions; oxidation-reduction; soil contaminants.
SoilS 431 Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry Prereq MBioS 101 or 201; SoilS 201. Biology and significance of organisms inhabiting soil; roles in nutrient cycling, ecosystem function, agriculture and bioremediation.
SoilS 441 Soil Fertility Prereq SoilS 201. Nutrient management impacts on crop productivity, soil and water quality; mineral requirements; soil testing; plant analysis; inorganic and organic fertilizers.
SoilS 442 Analytical Methods for Soil-Plant-Water Systems Prereq SoilS 421 or 441. Standard analytical methods; e.g. major dissolved ions, organic matter concentration, carbon exchange capacity; experimental design; hypothesis testing; statistical methods. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (SOIL 404).
SoilS 451 [M] Pedology Prereq SoilS 201. Soil profiles, soil-forming processes, and soil classification. Field trips required.
SoilS 468 ArcGIS and Geospatial Analysis Prereq Biol 120, Geol 101 or Soils 201. Geographic information systems applied to analysis of landscape data; maps, geographic coordinate systems and projections, geodatabases. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOIL 468).
SoilS 480 Practicum in Organic Agriculture May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 hours. Prereq by permission. Applied principles and practices of organic agriculture; immersion and participation in all required farming/gardening activities.
SoilS 490 Composting The composting industry, including biology, methods, benefits, management, regulations, and environmental concerns.

Expand Me TEACHING & LEARNING (T & L)

 

T & L 465 Culture and Community Contexts of Education Prereq T & L 300, 301, 317; c// T & L 464, 466; admission to the teacher preparation program. Cultural and community-based contexts of schooling, teaching and education.
T & L 480 Multicultural Education in a Global Society Multicultural and multilingual education from a global perspective; development of multicultural curriculum.
T & L 487 Global Geography Open to non-education majors. World geography as a global perspective; education in the contemporary world: the interaction between human societies and the natural environment.

Expand Me UNIVERSITY HONORS (U H)

 

UH 290 Science as a Way of Knowing
UH 330 Development of Western Civilization
UH 350 Development of Global Civilizations
UH 370 Case Study: Global Issues in Social Sciences
UH 380 Case Study: Application of Arts and Humanities to Global Issues
UH 390 Case Study: Application of Science to Global Issues

Expand Me WOMEN'S STUDIES (W St)

 

W St 220 [S,D] Gender, Culture and Science Analysis of gender, culture, science, and technology through examination of real world issues and hands-on investigation.
W St 460 [T] Gender, Race, and Nature in American Culture Prereq W St 200 or 300; completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Exploration of American culture through examination of cultural representations of nature in mainstream and environmental politics.

Spokane Campus

 

Expand Me HORTICULTURE (Hort)

 

Hort 332 Interior Plantscaping Prereq biological or plant science course or by permission. Design, selection, installation, management, and maintenance of plantings within buildings; effects of interior plants on people and the environment.

Expand Me LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (L A)

 

L A 450 [M] Principles and Practice of Planning Prereq L A 363. History, theory, methods, and processes in regional planning; contemporary issues and professional practice.
L A 460 Interdisciplinary Design Studio Prereq L A 363. Interdisciplinary design/problem solving in an urban environment; collaboration with students in other design professions; real-world, service-based learning problems.
L A 467 Regional Landscape Inventory and Analysis Prereq Biol 120; Geol 101 or SoilS 201. Application of ecological planning process for landscape inventory and analysis.
L A 470 Landscape Architectural Design V Prereq L A 363. Advanced group and individual landscape architectural design and planning projects; professional applications of site design theory and design processes.
L A 477 Landscape Applications of Geographic Information Systems Prereq L A 467. GIS-based spatial data development and analysis skills in an applied, real-world context.

Tri-Cities Campus

 

Expand Me ANTHROPOLOGY (Anth)

 

Anth 309 [K] Cultural Ecology Sophomore standing; rec Anth 101 or 203. Major findings of ecological anthropology relating to problems of population, resources, and environment in small-scale cultures.

Expand Me BIOLOGY (Biol)

 

Biol 101 [B] General Biology Lecture Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture only; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not completed Biol 102. Credit not granted to students who have already completed Biol 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring Biol 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
Biol 102 [B] General Biology Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture and laboratory; not for students majoring in the life sciences. Credit granted only to students who have not already completed Biol 101, 105, or Biol 101 and 105. Credit not granted to students who have already completed Biol 106 and/or 107. Students who declare a major requiring Biol 106 and/or 107 will need to complete those courses for credit toward their major.
Biol 318 Introductory Plant Physiology Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//. Water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and growth of plants. Via WHETS; not open to Pullman Campus students.
Biol 319 Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//; Biol 318 or c//. Introductory plant physiology laboratory. Not open to Pullman Campus students.
Biol 330 [B] Principles of Conservation Prereq Biol 102, 106, or 107. Conservation of major natural resources through a biological approach; philosophical, economic, and political aspects of important conservation issues.
Biol 372 [M] General Ecology Prereq Biol 106, one semester chemistry. Relationship of organisms with physical and biotic components of their environment at the population, community, and ecosystem level.
Biol 390 [B] Stream Monitoring Prereq Biol 101 or 106, Chem 101 or 105, or equivalent. Principles and methods of water quality monitoring, including habitat assessment, water chemistry, and biological assessment. Field work and independent research required.
Biol 405 Principles of Organic Evolution Prereq Biol 301. The evolutionary processes that influence adaptation, pop