Undergraduate & Graduate
Environmental Courses

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, population differentiation, and speciation in organisms.
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 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.

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 475 Groundwater Prereq BSysE 351, C E 317 or Geol 315; and Math 140 or 172 or c//. Same as Geol 475. Introduction to groundwater occurrence, movement, quality, and resource management, emphasizing physical and biogeochemical principles. Field trip required.

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.

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 401 [T] Biology and Society, Past and Present Prereq Biol 106, completion of one Tier I and three Tier II courses; Rec Biol 150. Zool 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).

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 335 [M] Environmental Policy Prereq ES/RP 101. Global, national, and regional environmental issues and policy.
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 435 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq junior standing, two social science courses. Same as CRS 435. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
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 486 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.

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 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 in its evolution. Field trips required. Credit not granted for both Geol 322 and 323.
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 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.

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 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 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 319 Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory Prereq Biol 106 or 120; organic chemistry or c//; Biol 318 or c//. Same as Biol 319. Introductory plant physiology laboratory. Not open to Pullman Campus students.
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 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 435 Chemistry and Biochemistry of Fruit and Wine Prereq Biol 320; MBioS 302, 303; rec analytical chemistry. Study of the chemistry and biochemistry of fruits; biochemistry and physiology of individual fruit compounds, aspects of processing including winemaking.

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.

NATRS 428 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq junior standing, two social science courses. Same as CRS 435. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.

Pl P 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.
Pl P 429 General Plant Pathology Rec Biol 107 or 120. Classification, symptoms, causes, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases.

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 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 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.

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.

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 331 [K] America Before Columbus Prereq Anth 101 or GenEd 110. Cultures and environments of North/Middle America from the arrival of the earliest hunter-gatherers to the complex Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
Anth 333 Archaeology of Washington Archaeologically reconstructed environments and cultures of Washington including contemporary scientific and social issues; for majors and nonmajors.
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 417 [T] Anthropology and World Problems Prereq 3 credits Anth, compleiton of one Tier I and three Tier II courses. Data and methods of cultural anthropology applied to the solution of contemporary human problems, emphasizing sustainable development.

Astr 138 [P] Astronomy Overview of the solar system, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and the history of astronomy. Includes a lab component with occasional evening meetings. Credit not granted for both Astr 135 and 150.
Astr 450 [T,P] 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.

Biol 101 [B] General Biology Lecture Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture only; not for life science majors. Credit not granted for students who have completed Biol 102, 106, or 107.
Biol 102 [B] General Biology Understanding biology as a science and its effect on issues within society. Lecture and laboratory; not for life science majors. Credit not granted for students who have completed Biol 101, 105, 106, or 107.
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 322 Invertebrate Biology Prereq Biol 106. Phylogenetic relationships, development, and functional ecology of the invertebrate animals.
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 350 Comparative Physiology Prereq Biol 106. Analysis of systems and integrative physiology with an emphasis on evolutionary adaptation among mammalian and nonmammalian vertebrates.
Biol 372 [M] General Ecology Prereq Biol 106, one semester Chem. 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; 102 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, population differentiation, and speciation in organisms.
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.
Biol 438 [M] Animal Behavior Prereq Biol 106. Biological study of animal behavior as viewed from ethological, genetic, developmental, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives.
Biol 468 [M] Conservation Ecology Prereq Biol 372. Diagnosis of endangered species, population viability analysis, invasive species ecology, landscape ecology and ecosystem management.

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 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.
ES/RP 445 Hazardous Waste Management Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements.
ES/RP 466 Environmental Psychology Prereq Psych 105. Same as Psych 466. Psychological concepts applied to the mixture of positive and negative interactions individuals have with their physical environment.
ES/RP 486 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.

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 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 [P,L] Living on the Edge: Global Climate and Environmental Change Laboratory Prereq junior standing. Laboratory for Geol 390.

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.

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.

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

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.

MBioS 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.

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.

R S 334 [S] Principles of Community Development Prereq social science course, sophomore standing. Factors influencing how communities grow and decline and the ways in which social interventions influence these outcomes.

Sci 230 [P] Introduction to Ocean Science Prereq Math [N] course or c//. Interdisciplinary study of oceans as part of the earth system; natural history, influence on climate and response to human activity.

Soc 301 Rural Sociology Comparison of rural and urban societies; rural social change and implications for the future.
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. Same as EconS 326. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development.

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.

AgTM 505 Precision Agricultural Systems Management Evolving technologies involved in precision agriculture and their application to agricultural systems.
AgTM 536 Agricultural Technology Design Design applications to methodologies as applied to precision agricultural systems; group problem solving activities, data analysis utilizing computers, and team design efforts.
AgTM 537 Agricultural Technology Design Laboratory May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Lab for AgTM 536.

Am St 523 Environmental Justice Cultural Studies Critical analysis of the cultural dimensions of environmental justice and injustice.

Arch 542 Issues in Architecture Prereq Arch 409, 525. Examination of issues in architecture related to society, culture, environment, politics, and philosophy.
Arch 570 Advanced Architectural Studio/Laboratory In-depth study of design problems relating to cultural, environmental, technological and other issues as related to the student’s area of emphasis.

BSysE 551 Advanced Biological Systems Engineering Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Directed group study of selected advanced topics in biological systems engineering. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AGE 561).
BSysE 552 Advanced Biological Systems Engineering Topics May be repeated for credit. Directed group study of selected advanced topics in biological systems engineering. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AGE 561).
BSysE 555 Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment Principles and design procedures of natural systems for wastewater treatment for agricultural and non-agricultural applications.
BSysE 556 Surface Hydrologic Processes and Modeling Fundamental hydrologic processes, governing equations and solution methods, GIS techniques commonly used in hydrology, class project on modeling surface hydrology.
BSysE 557 Design for Watershed Management 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).
BSysE 558 Fluid Mechanics of Porous Materials Statics and dynamics of multi-flow systems in porous materials, properties of porous materials; steady and unsteady flow. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AGE 558).
BSysE 594 Advanced Topics in Bioprocessing and Biotreatment Analysis of bioprocessing and biotreatment processes including energenetics, stoichiometry, species competition, process infiltration, product separation and optimization.
BSysE 595 Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Prereq Math 315; BsysE 351 or C E 351 or Geol 475. Physics of flow and contaminant transport in saturated porous media including governing equations, well hydraulics and computer modeling.
BSysE 598 Graduate Seminar May be repeated for credit. Required of all graduate students in biological systems engineering. S, F grading.

Biol 504 Experimental Methods in Plant Physiology Rec Biol 320. Advanced techniques and instrumental methods applicable to research in plant physiology.
Biol 509 Plant Anatomy Developmental anatomy and morphology of vascular plants; economic forms.
Biol 510 Fish Population Ecology Review of abiotic and biotic factors controlling or regulating fish population densities and critical review of relevant literature. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 514).
Biol 511 Reproductive Biology of Fishes A graduate-level course covering all aspects of the reproductive biology of fishes. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (BIOL 558).
Biol 512 Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Development Prereq Biol 320. Physiology of growth; metabolism during development and reproduction.
Biol 513 Plant Metabolism Prereq Biol 320, MBioS 303. Metabolic processes unique to plants, including the primary incorporation of nitrogen, sulfur, carbon dioxide and phosphate into bio-molecules.
Biol 514 Fish Genetics Prereq Biol 301. Chromosomal, biochemical, quantitative, and ecological aspects of fish genetics with emphasis on applications to aquaculture and fish management. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (FISH 519).
Biol 515 Fish Physiology Prereq Fish 511 and permission. Principles and methods used to study vital organs, organ systems, growth, and reproduction of fishes; emphasis on osmoregulation, metabolism, endocrinology, and respiration. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 511).
Biol 516 Nutrient Transport and Partitioning in Plants Prereq Biol 320. Structure, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of transport and partitioning of water, mineral nutrients and assimilated organic compounds within plants.
Biol 517 Stress Physiology of Plants Temperature, light, salinity, water effects on physiological processes; mechanistic understanding of stress.
Biol 518 Photosynthesis, Photorespiration, and Plant Productivity Prereq Biol 320 or MBioS 303 or c//. Photosynthesis, photorespiration and the interrelationship of those biochemical, physiological, and environmental factors which determine plant productivity.
Biol 519 Introduction to Population Genetics Prereq Biol 301. Survey of basic population and quantitative genetics. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GENE 505).
Biol 520 Conservation Genetics Prereq Biol 301. Genetic studies and approaches relevant to efforts to conserve threatened and endangered populations of organisms.
Biol 521 Quantitative Genetics Prereq Biol 519 or permission of instructor. Fundamentals of quantitative genetics; evolutionary quantitative genetics.
Biol 523 Advanced Fishery Management Contemporary management of marine and freshwater fish and shellfish populations; commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries; policy interface of biological systems. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (FISH 510).
Biol 525 Experimental Plant Ecology Same as NATRS 525. Experimental techniques in plant ecology with orientation toward environmental and physiological measurement in field and laboratory research. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RANGE525).
Biol 526 Population Analysis Prereq NATRS/Entom/Biol 529, biometry. Same as NATRS 526. Analysis, diagnosis, interpretation, and forecasting of population change.
Biol 529 Principles of Population Dynamics Prereq general ecology. Same as NATRS 529. Development of the theory of population dynamics from Mathus to the present.
Biol 531 Principles of Systematic Biology Systematic theory; history and current views; approaches to phylogenetic analysis and classification.
Biol 533 Modern Methods in Systematics Rec Biol 431. Selecting, gathering, and analyzing morphological, cytological, molecular data for phylogenetic and evolutionary studies.
Biol 535 Angiosperm Families of the World Prereq Biol 332 or 431. Description, classification, and geographic distribution of families of flowering plants of the world.
Biol 537 Plant Cell Biology Structure and function of plant cells including membrane biology, protein targeting and molecular signaling with emphasis on current research.
Biol 540 Stable Isotope Theory and Methods Theory and practice of measuring stable isotope ratios of biologically important elements; training in the use of isotope mass spectrometers.
Biol 548 Evolutionary Ecology of Populations Rec Biol 372, 405. Evolutionary dynamics of natural populations and the co-evolution of species. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (WLF 548).
Biol 559 Hormones, Brain and Behavior Prereq upper-division biology, psychology or anthropology course. Classical behavioral endocrinology from molecular to whole organisms, integrating evolutionary ecology, neuroethology and behavioral neuroendocrinology.
Biol 560 Plant Ecophysiology Relationships of biotic and abiotic environment to plant distribution and evolution through study of physiological processes.
Biol 561 Environmental Physiology Individual and evolutionary adaptations to changing environments with emphasis on recent literature.
Biol 562 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 563 Field Ecology Prereq Biol 562. Field implementation of descriptive and experimental techniques to quantify the structure, composition, and interactions within natural communities. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BIOL 537).
Biol 564 Molecular Ecology and Phylogeography Prereq Biol 301 or equivalent; Biol 405 or equivalent. Use of genetic markers for the study of ecological phenomena, including kinship, population structure, and phylogeography.
Biol 565 Topics in Ecology and Evolution May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Current topics in ecology, population, biology, evolution, behavior, systematics, and biogeography.
Biol 567 Ecological Restoration By permission. Introduction to major issues in restoration ecology; major ecological dimensions of restoration.
Biol 568 Conservation Ecology Diagnosis of endangered species, population viability analysis, invasive species ecology, landscape ecology and ecosystem management.
Biol 569 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change Same as ES/RP 569. Prereq Biol 372; Chem 106. Historic and current factors controlling the function of ecosystems and their response to natural and human-caused global change.
Biol 570 Diversity of Plants Morphological, life history, and ecological diversity of major plant clades; emphasis on principles of homology, character transformation, and macroevolution.
Biol 589 Advanced Topics in Zoology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 hours. Recent advances in zoology.
Biol 590 Advanced Topics in Botany May be repeated for credit. Recent research in plant science.
Biol 593 Seminar I May be repeated for credit. Literature and problems.
Biol 594 Advanced Topics on Vertebrate Form and Function May be repeated for credit. Analysis of animal structure and function emphasizing the evolution of complex systems; constructional morphology; ecomorphology; phylogenetics; heterochrony; size and shape.
Biol 595 Seminar II May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 hours. Literature and problems.

Ch E 560 Biochemical Engineering Chemical engineering applied to biological systems; fermentation processes, biochemical reactor design, downstream processing, transport phenomena in biological systems, biochemical technology. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CHE 560).
Ch E 565 Fundamentals of Multiphase Environmental Processes Principles of material and energy balances, reaction kinetics, phase equilibria, chemistry and microbiology governing environmental transport phenomena.
Ch E 567 Current Topics in Multiphase Environmental Systems Interdisciplinary course focused on reactions and processes at air, water, and soil interfaces in the environment.

Chem 527 Environmental Chemistry Natural water chemistry, Agri processes, kinetics, thermodynamics, modeling in lake, river, and sea water.
Chem 581 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.

C E 507 Seepage and Earth Dams Principles of earth-dam design, failures, considerations in construction; principles governing flow of water through soils. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOLE535).
C E 508 Air Pollution Control Engineering 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 509 Numerical Modeling of Geomaterials Prereq graduate student in geotechnical engineering or related field, or by interview. Modeling of the response of geomaterials to changes in imposed stresses or strains under both static and dynamic conditions.
C E 510 Advanced Geomaterial Characterization Advanced mechanics of geomaterials; compressibility, concept of stress and strain; shear strength, stress/strain and time-dependent behavior; dynamic properties.
C E 511 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Prereq C E 317. Soil dynamics, theoretical soil mechanics, numerical methods in soil mechanics, and geohydrology, engineering geology, cold regions geoengineering. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CE 569).
C E 515 Environmental Measurements Prereq C E 341, Engl 402. Theory and laboratory measurement techniques used in analyzing environmental quality parameters.
C E 517 Mechanics of Sediment Transport Cohesive and non-cohesive sediments; initiation of sediment motion; sediment transport; suspended and bed load entrainment; models of sediment transport for alluvial and gravel bed streams, sediment-flow interaction; river morphology and ecological restoration.
C E 518 Hazardous Waste Engineering 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 519 Hazardous Waste Treatment Prereq C E 518. Principles of operation and application of processes in design of technologies used in hazardous waste treatment and remediation.
C E 521 Fundamentals of Fluid Flow Prereq C E 315 or M E 303. Fundamental equations of compressible viscous flow, Newtonian viscous-flow equations, laminar boundary layers, stability of laminar flows, incompressible turbulent flow. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CE 525).
C E 524 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Faulting and seismicity; site response analysis; influence of soil on ground shaking; soil liquefaction; probabilistic seismic hazard assessment; seismic earth pressures; seismic slope stability. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CE 566).
C E 525 Soil and Site Improvement Prereq C E 317. 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 527 Advanced Soil Mechanics Prereq C E 317. Effective stresses and lateral earth pressures; interrelationships of applied stresses, permeability, strain and shear strength of soils. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (CE 561)
C E 538 Earthquake Engineering Prereq C E 512. Seismology, size of earthquakes, seismic ground motion, seismic risk, behavior of structures subjected to earthquake loading seismic response spectra, seismic design codes, lateral force-resisting systems, detailing for inelastic seismic response.
C E 540 Instrumental Analysis of Environmental Contaminants Prereq C E 415. Theory and methods of analysis of water and water suspensions for contaminants using electrometric, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic techniques.
C E 541 Environmental Engineering Unit Operations Prereq C E 442; Math 315. Theory and design of physical and chemical unit operations of water and wastewater treatment systems. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CE 531).
C E 542 Environmental Engineering Unit Processes Prereq C E 541. Biochemical energetics and kinetics; biological waste treatment processes; nutrient removal; advanced wastewater treatment design. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CE 534).
C E 543 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering Practice May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Analysis and evaluation of air/water/soil pollution problems, new measurement methods, hazardous waste treatment, global climate change, and water/wastewater treatments.
C E 544 Wastewater Treatment System Design Prereq C E 542 or c//. Application of unit operations and processes to design of integrated treatment systems; critical review of designs. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CE 532).
C E 547 Principles of Environmental Engineering Prereq C E 315, 341; Math 315. Principles of chemistry, microbiology, thermodynamics, material and energy balances, and transport phenomena, for environmental engineers.
C E 548 Advanced Topics in Water Quality Engineering Systems May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Analysis and evaluation of natural water systems for retention and transport of pollutants and their associated impacts.
C E 551 Open Channel Flow Prereq C E 351. Steady, non-uniform flow; controls and transitions in fixed-bed channels.
C E 552 Advanced Topics in Hydraulic Engineering May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Prereq C E 315. Cavitation, air entrainment, hydraulic machinery, similitude, mixing in rivers and estuaries, hydraulic design.
C E 556 Numerical Modeling in Fluid Mechanics Prereq C E 315. Fundamental concepts in development of numerical models for fluid flow with applications to steady and unsteady flows.
C E 560 Advanced Hydrology Prereq C E 351. Components of the hydrologic cycle; conceptual models; watershed characteristics; probability/statistics in data analysis; hydrographs; computer models; and design applications.
C E 561 Water Resources Systems Concepts in water development; coordination of development of other natural resources; systems approach and optimization techniques. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CE 523).
C E 569 Field Methods in Hydrogeology Prereq Geol 475; Geol 577 or 579. Same as Geol 569. Theory and practice of acquisition of hydrogeologic data, emphasizing design and execution of field experiments.
C E 571 Meteorology Prereq Math 273, Phys 201 or comparable. Basic meteorology; atmospheric thermodynamics; cloud physics, synoptic meteorology; radiative processes; climate change. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GEOG 504).
C E 576 Dynamics of Groundwater Contamination Prereq C E 475. Fundamentals of groundwater flow, pollutant transport, modeling data analysis, well sifting/sampling and interaction of pollutants with sediments/soils.
C E 577 Advanced Groundwater Hydraulics Prereq Geol 475, Math 315. Modeling of subsurface flow in saturated, unsaturated, and multifluid systems; analytic and numerical solutions techniques; review of statistical geohydrologic methods.
C E 579 Groundwater Geochemistry May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq Chem 331, Geol 475. Same as Geol 579. Organic and inorganic aqueous geochemistry; controls on groundwater contaminant fate. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (HYDRO566).
C E 581 Environmental Engineering Analysis Prereq C E 541. Theoretical and laboratory methods for development of design criteria for environmental systems.
C E 583 Engineering Aspects of Environmental Chemistry Prereq C E 442; instructor permission. Chemical principles as applied to environmental systems, water supply and pollution control engineering.
C E 584 Environmental Microbiology By permission. Provides a fundamental understanding of microbiology to engineering and environmental science students; cell structure and metabolism; microbial ecology and diversity.
C E 585 Aquatic System Restoration Prereq Chem 345 or C E 583; MBioS 101 or C E 581. Study of natural and damaged water systems with emphasis on water quality protection and restoration.
C E 586 Bioremediation of Hazardous Waste Prereq C E 584. Applications of bioremediations to in situ subsurface treatment of hazardous waste; subsurface microbial degradation as related to microbial ecology.
C E 588 Atmospheric Turbulence and Air Pollution Modeling Prereq C E 571. Physical aspects of atmospheric turbulence, theoretical developments in atmospheric diffusion, and applied computer modeling with regulatory and research models.
C E 589 Atmospheric Chemical and Physical Processes Processes of removal of pollutants from the atmosphere; radical chain reactions, particle formation, model calculations.
C E 590 Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer of the Atmosphere Prereq by interview only. Concepts of radiative transfer and molecular spectra in the troposphere and stratosphere with applications to trace gas measurements.
C E 591 Aerosol Dynamics and Chemistry Chemical and physical properties of atmospheric aerosols; sources, sinks, and transformation processes.

CRS 535 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
CRS 541 Local Impacts of Global Commodity Systems Theories of globalization, its social, political and economic dimensions, and its impact on people and communities.
CRS 591 Graduate Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Advanced topics in rural sociology or community studies.

CropS 503 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 504 Plant Transmission Genetics Prereq MBioS 301. Transmission of genes across generations; detailed study of the basic laws of genetics to predict and describe inheritance. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 507).
CropS 505 Advanced Classical and Molecular Breeding Prereq Biol 320 or MBioS 303; CropS 445. Characterization and principles of improving crop quality and adaptation traits with emphasis on molecular breeding strategies. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 515).
CropS 510 Seminar May be repeated for credit. Literature review; preparation and presentation of reports in crop science.
CropS 512 Topics in Crop Science May be repeated for credit. Concepts of plant breeding, seed physiology, and technology; crop physiology and management.
CropS 513 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 515 Seminar in Molecular Plant Sciences May be repeated for credit. Same as MPS 515. A cross-discipline seminar, including botany, crop and soils sciences, horticulture, plant pathology, and molecular plant sciences.
CropS 520 Plant Cytogenetic Techniques Prereq MBioS 301. Plant genes and chromosomes. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 520).
CropS 539 Herbicide Fate and Mode of Action Prereq CropS 305, Biol 320, MBioS 303. Fate of herbicides in plants, soil, and water; physiological and biochemical mode of herbicide action; mechanisms of herbicide resistance. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (PLSC 539).
CropS 546 Plant Breeding Prereq MBioS 301. Principles and practices of genetic plant improvement. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 546).
CropS 547 Biometrics for Plant Scientists Prereq CropS 101, Stat 212. Biometrical techniques in research with particular emphasis in designing, analyzing, and interpreting agricultural and biological experiments. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PLSC 547).
CropS 554 Chromosome Structure and Function Prereq MBioS 301 or equivalent. Structural and functional organization of eukaryotic chromosomes. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 554).
CropS 556 Insecticides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 556. Insecticides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
CropS 557 Herbicides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 557. Herbicides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
CropS 558 Pesticides Topics Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 558. Current issues concerning pesticides in terms of toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.

EconS 531 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 533 International Trade and Policy Economics of international trade and development with an emphasis on policy and research issues that arise from interaction of economic events in the world food economy. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AGEC 533).
EconS 535 Agribusiness Economic and strategic management theories and their relevance to agribusiness decision-making including empirical applications. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AGEC 535).
EconS 581 Natural Resource Economics Prereq EconS 502; EconS 503; EconS 511. Economic dynamics of natural resource systems.
EconS 582 Environmental Economics Prereq EconS 502; EconS 503; EconS 511. Economic theory for environmental issues; externalities, property rights, and welfare analysis; policy design and implementation; non-market valuation and cost/benefit analysis.

Entom 526 Population Analysis Prereq NATRS/Entom/Biol 529, biometry. Same as NATRS 526. Analysis, diagnosis, interpretation, and forecasting of population change.
Entom 529 Principles of Population Dynamics Prereq general ecology. Same as NATRS 529. Development of the theory of population dynamics from Mathus to the present.
Entom 539 Taxonomic Entomology Prereq Entom 340 or 343. Identification of insect orders and families. Insect collection required.
Entom 540 Taxonomy of Immature Insects Prereq Entom 343. Identification of eggs, larvae, nymphs, and pupal stages of insects. Insect collection required.
Entom 541 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 542 Insect Behavior Prereq one year biology or entomology. Principles of the behavior of insects. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 542).
Entom 543 Predator-Prey Dynamics Prereq calculus, general ecology, statistics. Dynamic consequences of interactions between predators and their prey at the population, community and ecosystem level. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 543).
Entom 545 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 546 Host Plant Resistance Prereq one semester calculus. Principles and methods of screening and developing crop cultivars resistant to arthropods. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ENT 446).
Entom 547 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 550 Insect Physiology Prereq Biol 322, Chem 345; Biol 322,Entom 340, or 343. General principles of insect physiology; the mechanisms of vital processes in insects; organ, cellular, subcellular, chemical and physical levels. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 550).
Entom 551 Biological Control of Weeds Prereq general ecology. Principles, methodologies, and implementation of biological control of weeds in noncropland environments. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 451).
Entom 555 Applied Design and Analysis of Ecological Field Experiments Prereq Biol 372 or Stat 212. Overview of the application of experimental design and advance statistical analysis in ecological systems.
Entom 556 Insecticides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Insecticides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
Entom 557 Herbicides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Herbicides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
Entom 558 Pesticide Topics Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Current issues concerning pesticides in terms of toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
Entom 565 Integrated Biological Control Prereq Entom 340 or 343. Study of importance of incorporating biological control into integrated pest management problems in agricultural and urban ecosystems. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENT 565).
Entom 572 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 590 Special Topics in Entomology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 hours. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (ENT 590).
Entom 593 Seminar May be repeated for credit. Prereq 20 hours biology. Reporting and discussing problems and research in entomology.

ES/RP 502 Human Health and the Environment Prereq Biol 106, 107, Chem 105, 106; ES/RP 335. Problem-solving approach to adverse effects on human health caused by contamination of environmental media or anthropogenic changes in ecosystems.
ES/RP 504 Ecosystem Management Analysis of ecosystem processes; dual emphasis on ecological principles and development of methods and concepts to evaluate policies for management.
ES/RP 509 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 514 Environmental Biophysics Prereq Math 107. Same as SoilS 514. 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 532).
ES/RP 516 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 519 International Development and Human Resources History of and recent changes in international development emphasizing anthropological perspectives.
ES/RP 524 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 526 Population Analysis Prereq NATRS/Entom/Biol 529, biometry. Same as NATRS 526. Analysis, diagnosis, interpretation, and forecasting of population change.
ES/RP 527 Environmental Chemistry Same as Chem 527. Natural water chemistry, Agri processes, kinetics, thermodynamics, modeling in lake, river, and sea water.
ES/RP 529 Population Theory Prereq general ecology. Same as NATRS 529. Development of the theory of population dynamics from Mathus to the present.
ES/RP 530 Fundamentals of Industrial Safety By interview only. Fundamentals for recognizing and controlling hazards and losses to protect the safety and health of workers.
ES/RP 531 Fundamentals of Environmental Toxicology Prereq Biol 353, Chem 345, MBioS 303. Fundamentals of toxicology; environmental fate and biological deposition and effects of natural products, drugs, food chemicals, and pollutants.
ES/RP 532 Applied Environmental Toxicology Prereq ES/RP 531 or P/T 505. Overview of the field of environmental toxicology; interactions of zenobiotics with natural systems.
ES/RP 534 Industrial Ecology: Theory and Practice Complex relationships and interactions among industrial activities, the environment, and society and the need for a sustainable system.
ES/RP 535 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq two social science courses. Same as CRS 535. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
ES/RP 544 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 545 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 548 Environmental Law By interview only. Environmental planning and protection, regulation of air and water pollution, waste disposal, use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals, and remedies for environmental injury. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (LAW 947).
ES/RP 549 Public Land Law History of public lands, problems with ownership of land by governments, legal issues including land sales, mineral extraction, livestock grazing, timber harvest, recreation, wildlife protection, and preservation. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (LAW 948).
ES/RP 550 System Dynamics Models of Environmental Systems Analysis of environmental system dynamics; development and uses of simulation models using the Stella software on Macintosh. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENVS 550).
ES/RP 551 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 555 Environmental Planning State, local and federal approaches to environmental planning and their interactions in private and public land use and development decisions. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (ENVS 555).
ES/RP 556 Insecticides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 556. Insecticides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
ES/RP 557 Herbicides: Toxicology and Mode of Action Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 557. Herbicides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
ES/RP 558 Pesticide Topics Prereq biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, plant or animal physiology. Same as Entom 558. Current issues concerning pesticides in terms of toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism.
ES/RP 560 Watershed Management Prereq NATRS 204, completion of department requirement in biology, chemistry, and physical science, mathematics and statistics; or by interview. Same as NATRS 560. Principles and practices of management of forest and rangelands for protection, maintenance, and improvement of water resource values. Field trip required.
ES/RP 567 Advanced Applications in GIS GIS concepts using ARC/INFO geographic information systems.
ES/RP 569 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change Prereq Biol 372; Chem 106. Historic and current factors controlling the function of ecosystems and their response to natural and human-caused global change.
ES/RP 571 Meteorology Basic meteorology; atmospheric thermodynamics; cloud physics; synoptic meteorology; radiative processes; climate change.
ES/RP 575 Geographic Information Systems Prereq Geol 385. Computerized management of data organized on regional geographic bases; preparation overlay, coding, and manipulation of data for regional planners and land managers. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOG 475).
ES/RP 584 Engineering Aspects of Aquatic Biology Prereq C E 583. By permission. Provides a fundamental understanding of microbiology to engineering and environmental science students; cell structure and metabolism; microbial ecology and diversity. Same as C E 584.
ES/RP 585 Aquatic System Restoration Prereq Chem 345 or C E 583; MBioS 101 or C E 581. Same as C E 585. Study of natural and damaged water systems with emphasis on water quality protection and restoration.
ES/RP 586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.
ES/RP 590 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOG 590).
ES/RP 591 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours.
ES/RP 592 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours.
ES/RP 593 Seminar in Environmental Science and Regional Planning May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 hours.
ES/RP 594 Environmental and Natural Resources Issues and Ethics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 7 hours. Same as NATRS 594. Ethical systems applied to natural resources; issues of professionalism and ethics in natural resource management. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RRT 594).

Agri 501 Agriculture Master's Practicum May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq admission to graduate program, advisor approval. Course individually designed to provide practical participation/experience under professional supervision in areas related to student's specialization.
Agri 502 Graduate Seminar Prereq admission to graduate program. Presentations and discussions of contemporary issues, trends, and recent research and development by graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
Agri 560 Advanced Agricultural Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq admission to graduate program. Directed group study of selected advanced topics in agriculture and related areas.
Agri 562 Advanced Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq admission to graduate program. Directed group study of selected advanced topics in agriculture and related areas.
Agri 587 Issues in Agriculture Prereq admission to graduate program. Exploration and assessment of current issues associated with domestic and international agriculture programs.

Geol 505 Geophysics Prereq Geol 340. Theory and application of geophysical methods for hydrology, environmental, engineering, exploration, and structural geology; review of techniques.
Geol 506 Basin Analysis Characteristics of sedimentary basins and methods for studying them. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 506).
Geol 513 Soil Physics Same as SoilS 513. Characterization of soil properties including water content and potential and hydraulic conductivity; modeling water, solute transport, erosion contamination of groundwater.
Geol 515 Paleoecology Ecological dynamics as applied to the paleontological record; preservation constraints; animal-sediment interactions; organisms' role in the relative time scale. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 515).
Geol 518 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. Additional work required for graduate credit.
Geol 520 Advanced Topics in Sedimentary Rocks May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq Geol 320. Modern aspects of sedimentary rocks. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 520).
Geol 521 Clastic Depositional Systems Prereq Geol 320. Clastic sedimentary environments; architectural elements and facies analysis. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 528).
Geol 523 Advanced Topics in Stratigraphy May be repeated for credit. Prereq Geol 421. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 523).
Geol 525 Carbonate Depositional Systems Prereq Geol 320. Modern carbonate environments and processes; ancient carbonate rock sequences; carbonate platform-to-basin transition; diagenesis of carbonate rocks. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 529)
Geol 529 Geologic Development of North America Prereq Geol 310, 421. Tectonic, magnetic, and sedimentary sequence studies of North American continent through time; concepts of metal and petroleum enrichment related to time and geological processes. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 532).
Geol 533 Advanced Vadose Zone Hydrology Prereq SoilS 413. Same as SoilS 533. Methods and models for water, heat, vapor and solute transport in the vadose zone; transfer functions to describe solute transport; non-linear parameter estimation. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOILS533).
Geol 538 Orogenic Systems I Prereq Geol 340. Field-base course examines tetonic processes active in the northern Cordillera. Field trip required and final research paper. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GEOL 538).
Geol 539 Orogenic Systems II Prereq Geol 340. The tetonic evolution of western North America is examined in the field. Field trip required and a research paper. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (GEOL 539).
Geol 540 Tectonics Prereq Geol 340. Nature and origin of the Earth's major tectonic features. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 548).
Geol 541 Structural Analysis Prereq Geol 340. Structural analysis of complexly deformed rocks in orogenic belts. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 541).
Geol 542 Geomechanics Prereq Phys 102, Math 171. Concepts of linear elastic fracture mechanics as applied to the classification, origin and evolution of all types of rock fractures; continuum theory in rock mechanics; rock strength and failure criteria; stress tensors; elastic theory. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 542).
Geol 545 Astrobiology 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 546 Fault Mechanics Prereq Geol 340. Examination of fault mechanics; internal fault architectures; fault slip distributions; relationship to rock properties; echelon fault systems, as well as earthquake behavior and seismic hazard recognition. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 546).
Geol 550 Advanced Mineralogy Prereq Chem 106, Geol 355. Elements of crystal chemistry and crystal physics. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 550).
Geol 552 X-ray Analysis in Geology Generation and use of X-rays for geological research; electron microprobe/SEM, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray powder diffraction. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 552).
Geol 554 Physical Petrology Prereq Geol 356. The applications of continuum mechanics and fluid dynamics to the generation, rise, storage, and eruption of magmas. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 554).
Geol 557 High-Temperature Aqueous Geochemistry I Prereq Chem 331, Geol 582; or by interview only. Application of solution chemistry to hydrothermal solutions; Eh-pH, log f(O2) -pH, activity - activity diagrams; estimation techniques; water structure; metal complexation; solubility, transport and deposition; equilibrium speciation; geothermal fields; experimental methods; activity coefficients. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 557).
Geol 558 High-Temperature Aqueous Geochemistry II Prereq Chem 331, Geol 557, 582; or by interview only. Expands on topics covered in Geology 557 through seminar format; selected readings from primary literature followed by presentations and discussions in class. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 558).
Geol 559 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 560 Advanced Igneous Petrology Origin, evolution, and tectonic significance of igneous rocks. Field trip required.
Geol 563 Igneous Petrogenesis Prereq Geol 356. Chemical and petrologic techniques used to interpret the origin and evolution of igneous rocks. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 563).
Geol 565 Biogeochemistry and Global Change Survey of how life affects the chemistry of the surface of earth.
Geol 567 Volcanology Prereq Geol 356. Eruption mechanisms, volcanic processes and landforms, hazard assessment, and volcanic deposits. Field trips required. Credit not granted for both Geol 467 and 567. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 567).
Geol 569 Field Methods in Hydrogeology Prereq Geol 475; Geol 577 or 579. Theory and practice of acquisition of hydrogeologic data, emphasizing design and execution of field experiments.
Geol 570 Advanced Topics in Hydrogeology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Prereq Geol 475. Topics may include organic/inorganic contaminant fate, recharge, carbon cycling, isotope applications. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (GEOL 571).
Geol 574 Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis Prereq SoilS 374; 476 or equivalent. Same as SoilS 574. Digital image processing theory and geographic information systems applied to landscape analysis. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (FOR 572).
Geol 576 Fundamentals of Modeling Hydrogeologic Systems Prereq Math 275; permission of instructor. Development and application of models representing physical systems, with emphasis on groundwater flow; basic equations of potential flow; properties assignment; parameter sensitivity; dimensional analysis. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (HYDR 576).
Geol 577 Advanced Groundwater Hydraulics Prereq Geol 475, Math 315. Same as C E 577. Modeling of subsurface flow in saturated, unsaturated, and multifluid systems; analytic and numerical solutions techniques; review of statistical geohydrologic methods.
Geol 578 Groundwater Geobiology Prereq graduate standing. Interaction of groundwater geology and the environment including microbial populations with emphasis on microbial transport in the sub-surface and bioremediation approaches.
Geol 579 Groundwater Geochemistry May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq Chem 331, Geol 475. Organic and inorganic aqueous geochemistry; controls on groundwater contaminant fate. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (HYDRO566).
Geol 583 Radiogenic Isotopes and Geochronology Prereq Chem 105 and 106; Geol 480 or by permission. Graduate-level counterpart of Geol 483; additional requirements. Credit not granted for both Geol 483 and 583.
Geol 584 Stable Isotope Geochemistry Principles and applications of isotope geochemistry in the geological sciences. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 584).
Geol 588 Methods in Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry Prereq Geol 480: Geol 583. Laboratory-based course in modern analytical methods in radiogenic isotope geochemistry.
Geol 592 Advanced Topics in Structural Geology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Advanced topics across normal subject boundaries. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (GEOL 592).
Geol 595 Advanced Topics in Geology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Topics of current interest in geology.
Geol 596 Advanced Topics in Geology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Topics of current interest in geology.
Geol 597 Advanced Topics in Geology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Topics of current interest in geology.
Geol 598 Seminar May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq major in Geol or related field. S, F grading.

Hist 521 The American West Multicultural exploration of the frontier experience and western America; environment, economic development, gender, class and race emphasized.
Hist 522 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 574 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.

Hort 503 Advanced Topics in Horticulture May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 hours. Prereq Biol 320. Current topics and research techniques in horticulture.
Hort 509 Seminar May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Continuous enrollment required for regularly enrolled graduate students in horticulture. Recent developments in horticulture. S, F grading.
Hort 513 Advanced Viticulture Prereq Biol 120; Hort 313; Chem 345; SoilS 201; Biol 320. Rec Stats 212 or 412. Wine and juice grape production in eastern Washington; wine and fruit physiology, climate and soils, and fruit quality.
Hort 516 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 518 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 521 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 533 Plant Tissue, Cell, and Organ Culture By interview only. Current plant tissue techniques used in research and industry to solve problems. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (PLSC 533).
Hort 535 Chemistry and Biochemistry of Fruit and Wine Prereq Biol 320; MBioS 302, 303; rec analytical chemistry. Study of the chemistry and biochemistry of fruits; biochemistry and physiology of individual fruit compounds, aspects of processing including winemaking.
Hort 539 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 590 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).

IPM 552 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 562 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.

L A 520 The Northern Rocky Mountain Regional Landscape Biophysical characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.
L A 521 Cultural Interpretation of the Regional Landscape Cultural characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.
L A 525 Landscape Modeling Prereq L A 477. Visual and cartographic landscape modeling through application of GIS and visualization technologies to landscape changes.

MgtOp 587 Professional Ethics and Practice in Business Prereq MgtOp 451 or 591. Ethical issues faced by businesses in the current environment; traditional sources for discerning professional and ethical practices.

M E 534 Mechanics of Composite Materials Prereq M E 414. Analysis of micromechanical and macromechanical behavior of composite materials with emphasis on fiber-reinforced composite; prediction of properties; stiffness and strength theories; laminated beams and plates; dynamic behavior; environmental effects. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (ME 534).
M E 542 Optimal Control of Dynamic Systems 3 Introduction to optimal control theory, differential games, and multiple criteria systems; applications in engineering, biology, economics, agriculture, and medicine. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ME 542).

MBioS 532 Plant Transmission Genetics Prereq MBioS 301, or graduate standing. Same as CropS 504. Transmission of genes across generations; detailed study of the basic laws of genetics to predict and describe inheritance. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 507).
MBioS 535 Molecular Genetics of Plant and Pathogen Interactions Prereq MBioS 301, 303. Same as Pl P 535. Genetic and molecular biological aspects of host-pathogen interactions. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 535).
MBioS 537 Plant Cell Biology Prereq graduate standing. Same as Biol 537. Structure and function of plant cells including membrane biology, protein targeting and molecular signaling with emphasis on current research.
MBioS 540 Immunology Prereq MBioS 302. Principles of basic immunology. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (MMBB 512).
MBioS 542 General Virology Prereq MBioS 301, 303 or cc//. The biology of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses.
MBioS 548 Selected Topics in Immunology & Virology May be repeated for credit. Prereq MBioS 440, 442, 540, 542, or c//. Selected topics in immunology and virology using the current literature. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours.
MBioS 549 Seminar in Immunology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Seminar series on advances in immunology. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours.

MPS 515 Seminar in Molecular Plant Sciences May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. A cross-discipline seminar, including botany, crop and soils sciences, horticulture, plant pathology, and molecular plant sciences.
MPS 570 Advanced Topics in Molecular Plant Sciences May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 hours. Oral presentation of a current research paper.
MPS 587 Advanced Topics in Plant Biochemistry Prereq MBioS 514; introductory botany. Same as MBioS 571. Biochemistry unique to plants; new research advances.

NATRS 519 Advanced Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours.
NATRS 521 Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management Prereq NATRS 435. An exploration of the elements involved in the management of wildlife for non-consumptive activities, the impacts of such activities on wildlife, the role of national parks and protected areas in providing wildlife viewing opportunities, and public attitudes toward wildlife species. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (WLF 520).
NATRS 524 Plant Ecophysiology Prereq course in general ecology or botany. Adaptations of individual plant species to their environment, emphasizing ecophysiological mechanisms that influence plant establishment, below and above ground productivity. Field trips required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (ID 560).
NATRS 525 Experimental Plant Ecology Experimental techniques in plant ecology with orientation toward environmental and physiological measurement in field and laboratory research. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RANGE525).
NATRS 526 Population Analysis Prereq NATRS/Entom/Biol 529, biometry. Analysis, diagnosis, interpretation, and forecasting of population change.
NATRS 528 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
NATRS 529 Principles of Population Dynamics Prereq general ecology. Development of the theory of population dynamics from Mathus to the present.
NATRS 535 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 536 Advanced Wildlife Management Prereq NATRS 435. Management criteria for wild vertebrate populations. Field trips required.
NATRS 538 Natural Resource Policy and Administration 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 541 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 545 Advanced Ecosystem and Landscape Management Prereq enrollment in NRI or by interview only. Ecosystems and landscape management principles, assessments, monitoring, design, and practice, incorporating biological and socioeconomic perspectives.
NATRS 550 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 551 Rangeland Vegetation Ecology Prereq two ecology courses. Ecological concepts of dynamics and distribution of plant communities; secondary succession processes, soil-vegetation relationships and development of vegetation classification schemes. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (RANGE551).
NATRS 554 Restoration Ecology Ecological principles used to restore biological communities; ecological processes and species on degraded landscapes. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (RANGE552).
NATRS 556 Foraging Ecology of Herbivores Synthesis of foraging behavior concepts including nutritive quality of forages, digestive and metabolic constraints, and diet and habitat selection. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (RANGE556).
NATRS 560 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 564 Landscape Ecology Linkages between spatial patterns and processes in a variety of landscapes and the qualitative tools used in the investigation of these linkages.
NATRS 575 Sensing and Geospatial Analysis Prereq SoilS 374; 476 or equivalent. Same as SoilS 574. Digital image processing theory and geographic information systems applied to landscape analysis. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (FOR 572).
NATRS 588 Advanced Topics in Wildlife May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 hours. Biology and management of wildlife species. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (WLF 503).
NATRS 593 Special Topics Seminar May be repeated for credit. Prereq 20 hours NATRS. Literature and problems.
NATRS 594 Environmental and Natural Resources Issues and Ethics Ethical systems applied to natural resources; issues of professionalism and ethics in natural resource management. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RRT 594).
NATRS 595 Seminar in Natural Resource Sciences May be repeated for credit. Literature review; preparation and presentation of reports in natural resource sciences.

Phil 552 Environmental Philosophy Philosophical examination of various ethical, metaphysical and legal issues concerning humans, nature and the environment. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PHIL 552).
Phil 556 Religion and Environment Concepts of the sacred, the human and nature and their interrelationships with religious traditions and how they relate to ecology and environmental ethics. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PHIL 556).
Phil 571 Ecological Jurisprudence Prereq graduate standing. Nature of law at the intersection of nature and culture including influences from the philosophy of pragmatism. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (PHIL 571).

Pl P 503 Advance Cropping Systems 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).
Pl P 511 Viruses and Virus Diseases of Plants Prereq course in biochemistry or advanced genetics. Nature of plant viruses, vector-virus relationships and virus diseases of plants. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (PLSC 511).
Pl P 513 Nematodes and Nematode Diseases of Plants Prereq Pl P 429. Anatomy, identity, and diseases caused by nematodes; techniques and control.
Pl P 514 Phytobacteriology Prereq MBioS 302, 303. Isolation and characterization of bacteria having a saprophytic, symbiotic or pathogenic association with plants, molecular structure, function, and genetics. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 514).
Pl P 515 Seminar May be repeated for credit.
Pl P 521 General Mycology Rec Biol 107 or 120. The structure, life histories, classification, and economic importance of the fungi. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 421).
Pl P 525 Field Plant Pathology and Mycology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Rec plant pathology and/or mycology course; by interview only. Field trips, forays, and demonstrations dealing with various aspects of plant pathology and mycology.
Pl P 526 Advanced Fungal Biology Prereq Pl P 421, 521. Advanced topics in fungal biology, ecology, systematics, evolution and coevolution via discussions of literature and special laboratory projects.
Pl P 529 General Plant Pathology Rec Biol 107 or 120. Classification, symptoms, causes, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases.
Pl P 534 Fungal Genetics Prereq MBioS 301. Classical and molecular approaches to genetic analyses in fungi.
Pl P 535 Molecular Genetics of Plant and Pathogen Interactions Prereq MBioS 301, 303. Genetic and molecular biological aspects of host-pathogen interactions. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 535).
Pl P 551 Epidemiology and Management of Plant Diseases Prereq Pl P 429 or 529. Principles of plant disease epidemiology, control and ecology of pathogens. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (PLSC 506).

Soc 532 Environmental Sociology Societal-environmental interactions; impacts of human societies on the physical environment; environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization.
Soc 535 Technology and Society Analysis of sociotechnical systems; effects of technology on society; the social shaping of technologies and their environmental impacts.
Soc 536 Special Topics in Environmental Sociology May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Special topics in environmental sociology.

SoilS 502 Advanced Topics in Soils May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Interpretation, presentation, and discussion of current research on soils, uses, and management.
SoilS 503 Advanced Soil Analysis May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. By interview only. Soil research techniques; application of modern instrumentation to soil analysis.
SoilS 513 Soil Physics Characterization of soil properties including water content and potential and hydraulic conductivity; modeling water, solute transport, erosion contamination of groundwater.
SoilS 514 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 515 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 521 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 526 Soil Mineralogy Prereq SoilS 421, 451. Distribution and significance of soils minerals; weathering and reactivity of mineral structures; techniques of mineral identification including x-ray diffraction, chemical dissolution, optical and electron microscopy. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (SOILS526).
SoilS 531 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 533 Advanced Vadose Zone Hydrology Prereq SoilS 413. Methods and models for water, heat, vapor and solute transport in the vadose zone; transfer functions to describe solute transport; non-linear parameter estimation. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOILS533).
SoilS 537 Soil Biochemistry Prereq MBioS 303; Micro 201; SoilS 421. Enzyme activity; microbial activity/biomass; rhizosphere; carbon, nitrogen phosphorus, sulfur, and micronutrient cycles. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (SOILS537).
SoilS 541 Soil-Plant-Microbial Interactions Prereq SoilS 421, 431, or 441. Soil-plant-microbial relationships to plant nutrition, plant health, and environmental cleanup; rhizosphere chemistry and microbial ecology. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOILS541).
SoilS 547 Soil Fertility Management Prereq SoilS 441. Philosophy of fertilizer recommendations based on soil and plant tissue testing; principles of fertilizer manufacture, placement and use. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (SOILS547).
SoilS 551 Advanced Pedology Prereq SoilS 451. Origin and development of soil; geochemical and biochemical weathering processes; dynamics of organic matter; soil development cycles. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (SOILS551).
SoilS 557 Advanced Soil Genesis and Classification Prereq SoilS 451. Genesis, classification and interpretation of soils, including field investigation emphasizing existing interrelationships. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (SOILS557).
SoilS 574 Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis Prereq SoilS 374; 476 or equivalent. Digital image processing theory and geographic information systems applied to landscape analysis. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (FOR 572).
SoilS 575 Seminar in Remote Sensing Presentation of research results and ideas on subjects relating to remote sensing.

T & L 529 Place-Based Education Theory and practice of place-based education with an emphasis on community-based action research and curriculum planning.
T & L Environment, Culture and Education Role of education in the social, ecological, and political conflicts between culture and environment.

ES/RP 567 Advanced Applications in GIS GIS concepts using ARC/INFO geographic information systems.

L A 520 The Northern Rocky Mountain Regional Landscape Biophysical characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.
L A 521 Cultural Interpretation of the Regional Landscape Cultural characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.

Biol 517 Stress Physiology of Plants Temperature, light, salinity, water effects on physiological processes; mechanistic understanding of stress.
Biol 562 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 563 Field Ecology Prereq Biol 562. Field implementation of descriptive and experimental techniques to quantify the structure, composition, and interactions within natural communities. Field trips required.

Chem 581 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.

C E 515 Environmental Measurements Prereq C E 341, Engl 402. Theory and laboratory measurement techniques used in analyzing environmental quality parameters.
C E 518 Hazardous Waste Engineering Hazardous waste properties, chemodynamics, and health effects; introduction to risk assessment and hazardous waste remediation.
C E 541 Environmental Engineering Unit Operations Prereq C E 442; Math 315. Theory and design of physical and chemical unit operations of water and wastewater treatment systems.
C E 542 Environmental Engineering Unit Processes Prereq C E 541. Biochemical energetics and kinetics; biological waste treatment processes; nutrient removal; advanced wastewater treatment design.
C E 543 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering Practice May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Analysis and evaluation of air/water/soil pollution problems, new measurement methods, hazardous waste treatment, global climate change, and water/wastewater treatments.
C E 577 Advanced Groundwater Hydraulics Prereq Geol 475, Math 315. Modeling of subsurface flow in saturated, unsaturated, and multifluid systems; analytic and numerical solutions techniques; review of statistical geohydrologic methods.
C E 586 Bioremediation of Hazardous Waste Prereq C E 584. Applications of bioremediations to in situ subsurface treatment of hazardous waste; subsurface microbial degradation as related to microbial ecology.

CRS 535 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.

ES/RP 504 Ecosystem Management Analysis of ecosystem processes; dual emphasis on ecological principles and development of methods and concepts to evaluate policies for management.
ES/RP 524 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 532 Applied Environmental Toxicology Prereq ES/RP 531 or P/T 505. Overview of the field of environmental toxicology; interactions of zenobiotics with natural systems.
ES/RP 535 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.
ES/RP 544 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.
ES/RP 545 Hazardous Waste Management Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements.
ES/RP 548 Environmental Law By interview only. Environmental planning and protection, regulation of air and water pollution, waste disposal, use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals, and remedies for environmental injury.
ES/RP 550 System Dynamics Models of Environmental Systems Analysis of environmental system dynamics; development and uses of simulation models using the Stella software on Macintosh.
ES/RP 586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.
ES/RP 590 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours.
ES/RP 591 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours.
ES/RP 592 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours.

Geol 577 Advanced Groundwater Hydraulics Prereq Geol 475, Math 315. Modeling of subsurface flow in saturated, unsaturated, and multifluid systems; analytic and numerical solutions techniques; review of statistical geohydrologic methods.

Hort 513 Advanced Viticulture Prereq Biol 120; Hort 313; Chem 345; SoilS 201; Biol 320. Rec Stats 212 or 412. Wine and juice grape production in eastern Washington; wine and fruit physiology, climate and soils, and fruit quality.
Hort 518 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.
Hort 521 Fruit Crops Management 3 Prereq woody horticultural crop production, a plant physiology course. Management strategies for the efficient production and marketing of temperate-zone fruit crops.

NATRS 528 Resolving Environmental Conflicts Prereq two social science courses. Introduction to environmental conflict resolution via readings, discussions, simulation role plays and required papers; emphasis on interest-based approaches.

SoilS 521 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.

Biol 517 Stress Physiology of Plants Temperature, light, salinity, water effects on physiological processes; mechanistic understanding of stress.
Biol 565 Topics in Ecology and Evolution May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Current topics in ecology, population, biology, evolution, behavior, systematics, and biogeography.
Biol 568 Conservation Ecology Diagnosis of endangered species, population viability analysis, invasive species ecology, landscape ecology and ecosystem management.

ES/RP 532 Applied Environmental Toxicology Prereq ES/RP 531 or P/T 505. Overview of the field of environmental toxicology; interactions of zenobiotics with natural systems.
ES/RP 544 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.
ES/RP 545 Hazardous Waste Management Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements.
ES/RP 550 System Dynamics Models of Environmental Systems Analysis of environmental system dynamics; development and uses of simulation models using the Stella software on Macintosh. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ENVS 550).
ES/RP 586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Rec DOS knowledge. Geographic Information Systems technology.
ES/RP 592 Special Topics May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours.

MgtOp 587 Professional Ethics and Practice in Business Prereq MgtOp 451 or 591. Ethical issues faced by businesses in the current environment; traditional sources for discerning professional and ethical practices.