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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

2006–2007 General Catalog

School of Life Sciences

480/727-6277
LSC 226

Robert E. Page Jr., Director

Ronald L. Rutowski,
Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs

Jim Elser,
Associate Director for Research and Training Initiation

Jon Harrison,
Associate Director for Facilities

Regents’ Professors

Alcock, Arntzen, Maienschein, Pyne

Foundation Professor

Page

Ullman Professors

Collins, Hedrick

Professors

Briggs, Burke, Capco, Chandler, Church, Clark-Curtiss, Creath, Curtiss, Day, Deviche, Dowling, Elser, Faeth, Fisher, Frasch, Grimm, Harrison, Hölldobler, B. Jacobs, M. Jacobs, Klopatek, Lawson, Mandarino, Misra, Moore, Mossman, Nash, Rutowski, Sarewitz, A. Smith, B. Smith, Sommerfeld, Trelease, Vermaas, Walsberg, Webber, Wu, Young

Associate Professors

Armendt, Chang, Clark, Escalante, Fewell, Garcia-Pichel, Goldstein, Hoffman, Hogue, Kinzig, Kumar, Mason, McGregor, Neuer, Newfeld, Orchinik, Pigg, Ramakrishna, Rawls, Roberson, Slater, Stout, Stromberg, Szarek, Towill

Assistant Professors

Amdam, Anderies, Chen, Crook, DeNardo, Gadau, Gerber, Haydel, Kim, Laubichler, Liebig, McGraw, Minteer, Mor, Rhoads, Robert, Rosenberg, Sabo, Touchman, Verrelli, Wilson-Rawls, Wojciechowski

Clinical Professors

Downs, Mass

Clinical Associate Professor

Roberts

Clinical Assistant Professor

Lefevre

Research Professors

Cardineau, Davidson, Hoober, Mahoney, Pearson

Associate Research Professors

Lopez, Pettit

Assistant Research Professors

Bertram, Eggink, Hope, Hu, Luo, Walmsley

Senior Research Scientists

Bingham, Landrum, LoBrutto

Curator

Gill

Senior Research Professional

Kazilek

BIOLOGYBS

The major in Biology consists of a minimum of 37 semester hours in biology, and a minimum of 16 semester hours in related fields, plus a three-semester-hour calculus course, and a three-semester-hour statistics course. One upper-division PLB or MIC course is also required. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required major courses are

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)
or BIO 341 Genetic Analysis (5)

BIO 345 Organic Evolution (3)

Choose one of the courses below (3–4)

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)

BIO 331 Animal Behavior (3)

BIO 370 Vertebrate Zoology (4)

BIO 385 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology (4)

MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3)
and MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG* (1)

PLB 300 Comparative Plant Diversity L/SG (4)

Choose one of the courses below (3–4)

BIO 351 Developmental Anatomy (3)

BIO 353 Cell Biology (3)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

MIC 360 Bacterial Physiology (3)

PLB 308 Plant Physiology (4)

Total 21–24

* MIC 206 must be taken with 205 to secure SG credit.

The remaining hours to bring the total to 37 are selected from among upper-division courses, approved for major credit, in BIO, MIC, PLB, and approved BCH courses, in consultation with an advisor. The major must include at least three upper-division laboratory courses. Required courses in related fields plus math proficiency are

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II SQ (4)

Choose between the combinations of organic chemistry courses below (4 or 8)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ1 (1)

——— or ———

CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)
or MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA (3)
or any other calculus course approved by an advisor

Choose between the combinations of introduction to physics courses below (4 or 8)

PHY 101 Introduction to Physics SQ (4)

——— or ———

PHY 111 General Physics SQ2 (3)

PHY 112 General Physics SQ2 (3)

PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)

PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)

STP 226 Elements of Statistics CS (3)
or STP 231: Statistics for Biosciences (3)

Total 23–31

1 Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

Concentration in Biology and Society

The major in Biology with a concentration in biology and society is intended for students with a strong interest in life sciences and in the interaction between life sciences and the society within which science is done. This option consists of a minimum of 44 semester hours in life sciences and societal interface courses, and 11 hours in related fields. A three-semester-hour mathematics proficiency course and a three-semester-hour statistics course are also required. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in all course work in the major or related fields. Required courses are as follows:

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 311 Biology and Society (3)

BIO 314 Research Colloquium in Biology and Society I L* (2)

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
or BIO 345 Organic Evolution (3)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)
or BIO 341 Genetic Analysis (5)

BIO 414 Research Colloquium in Biology and Society II* L (1)

BIO 493 Honors Thesis L (3)
or BIO 495 Undergraduate Thesis (3)
or BIO 499 Individualized Instruction (3)
or approved hours in research (3)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)
or MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA (3)
or any other calculus

Total 27

* Both BIO 314 and 414 must be taken to secure L credit.

The remaining courses to complete the major are determined by the student in consultation with an advisor and must be distributed in the following areas:

 1. 12 hours of upper-division electives from BIO, MIC, PLB;

 2. 12 hours of upper-division interface courses from an approved list. At least three semester hours in each of these areas: ethics, history and philosophy of science, and contemporary societal issues;

 3. 11 hours of physical sciences (CHM recommended); and

 4. three to four hours of an approved course in statistics.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES—BS

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree program prepares individuals to practice in the field of clinical laboratory sciences, which includes the major disciplines of clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and microbiology. Employment opportunities exist in hospital, private, physician, and research laboratories and in government, sales, management, and education. After obtaining a BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the graduate is eligible for national certification by examination.

A major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences consists of 40 semester hours in clinical laboratory sciences courses. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in all course work in the major or related fields. Also required are the following courses:

BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)

MIC 205 Microbiology SG2 (3)
or MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3)

MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG2 (1)

Total 17

1 Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure SG credit.

Equivalent courses may be substituted upon approval of an advisor. Students must consult with the clinical laboratory sciences advisor to select general electives courses. Completion of the degree is dependent upon acceptance of the student into the accredited professional study program, which consists of 40 hours of clinical laboratory sciences courses. The university does not guarantee all students to be accepted into the professional study program due to space limitations at the clinical affiliates and restrictions of program accreditation. For more information on acceptance procedures and program standards, contact the school for a program brochure. For proper course planning, students must meet with a clinical laboratory sciences advisor.

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY—BS

The major in Conservation Biology consists of a minimum of 41 semester hours in the required major courses and a minimum of 16 hours in related fields, plus a three-semester-hour calculus course and a three-semester-hour statistics course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required courses are as follows:

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 317 Conservation Biology (3)

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)
or BIO 341 Genetic Analysis (5)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

BIO 410 Techniques in Wildlife Conservation Biology L (3)

BIO 411 Advanced Conservation Biology I (3)

BIO 412 Advanced Conservation Biology II (3)

Total 30 or 31

The remaining hours to bring the total to 41 are selected from among relevant upper-division courses in BIO and PLB courses or in related departments, in consultation with an advisor. Required courses in related fields plus math proficiency are as follows:

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II SQ (4)

Choose between the combinations of organic chemistry courses below (4 or 8)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ* (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ* (1)

——— or ———

CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)
or MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA (3)
or any other calculus

STP 226 Elements of Statistics CS (3)
or STP 231: Statistics for Biosciences (3)

Total 18 or 23

* Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

MICROBIOLOGY—BS

The BS degree in Microbiology consists of a minimum of 41 semester hours in microbiology and 17 hours in approved related fields. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required courses are as follows:

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

Choose between the course combinations below (8)

BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)

BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory (1)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ1 (1)

——— or ———

CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG2 (1)

MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3)

MIC 302 Advanced Bacteriology Laboratory L3 (2)

MIC 360 Bacterial Physiology (3)

MIC 401 Research Paper L3 (1)

Total 30

1 Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure SG credit.

3 Both MIC 302 and 401 must be taken to secure L credit.

A minimum of 11 semester hours of upper-division electives in microbiology or approved life science fields must be taken. These elective hours must include two courses chosen from the following:

MIC 421 Experimental Immunology (2)

MIC 442 Bacterial Genetics Laboratory (1)

MIC 446 Techniques in Molecular Biology/Genetics Lab (2)

MIC 470 Bacterial Diversity and Systematics (4)

MIC 484 Internship (3)

MIC 494 ST: Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory (3)

MIC 495 Undergraduate Research (2)

In addition, students are required to fulfill the university mathematical studies requirements with MAT 210 (or 251, 270) as their MA course and BIO 406, STP 226, STP 294 (or any CSE course that meets the CS requirement). The required supplemental courses are as follows:

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II SQ (4)

PHY 111 General Physics SQ* (3)

PHY 112 General Physics SQ* (3)

PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ* (1)

PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory SQ* (1)

Total 16 or 17

* Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY—BS

The BS degree in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology is designed to prepare students for productive careers in rapidly expanding areas within the life sciences, such as biotechnology, medicine, and biomedical research or any area of biology at the molecular and cellular level. Courses and faculty are drawn primarily from the School of Life Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The major in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology consists of a minimum of 59 semester hours of course work plus two courses in mathematics specifically designed for this program. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major. The required major courses (30 total semester hours) are as follows:

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

MBB 245 Cellular and Molecular Biology SQ (4)

MBB 247 Applied Biosciences: Biotechnology (4)

MBB 343 Genetic Engineering and Society L (4)

MBB 484 Internship (6)
or MBB 499 Individualized Instruction (6)

MBB 490 Capstone: Issues in Biotechnology L (4)

MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG* (1)

MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3)

Total 30

* Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure SG credit.

Choose at least one of the following courses (or combinations) for a minimum of three to four semester hours. Although only one advanced lab course is required, students are encouraged to take two:

BIO 451 Cell Biotechnology Laboratory (3)

MBB 350 Applied Genetics (4)

MBB 445 Techniques in Molecular Biology/Genetics (2)

MBB 446 Techniques in Molecular Biology/Genetics Lab1 (2)

MIC 420 Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations (3)

MIC 421 Experimental Immunology2 (2)

MIC 441 Bacterial Genetics (3)

MIC 442 Bacterial Genetics Laboratory3 (1)

1 MBB 446 is taken with MBB 445.

2 MIC 421 is taken with MIC 420.

3 MIC 442 is taken with MIC 441.

Required supplemental courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics (28 total semester hours) are as follows (a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work):

BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)

BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory (1)

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)

Choose between the organic chemistry course combinations below (4 or 8)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ1 (1)

——— or ———

CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)

PHY 111 General Physics SQ2 (3)

PHY 112 General Physics SQ3 (3)

PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)

PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory SQ3 (1)

Total 28 or 32

1 Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

3 Both PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

Satisfaction of the university computer/statistics/quantitative applications requirement is met with MAT 351 Mathematical Methods for Genetic Analysis, or MAT/BIO 394 ST: Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology, in which a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required.

Additional courses are available in the life or physical sciences for elective credit.

PLANT BIOLOGY—BS

The School of Life Sciences offers three options to meet the needs of students whose interests are in the rapidly expanding areas within plant biology. Students may choose the general program option, which allows the opportunity to develop strength in one area or discipline. Others may choose to design a more specific, but interdisciplinary, program in one of the following two optional concentrations: environmental science and ecology; plant biochemistry and molecular biology.

Each concentration promotes interaction between diverse groups and captures the growing interdisciplinary nature of scientific investigations. When one of these options is chosen, the title will appear on transcripts and other university documents.

The three curricular options prepare students for careers in technical, industrial, and educational fields as well as professional degree programs in medicine or research and post-graduate education in the life sciences.

General Program

The BS degree in Plant Biology consists of a minimum of 38 semester hours in plant biology and approved life science and physical science courses. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required courses are as follows:

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
or BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

BIO 353 Cell Biology (3)

PLB 200 Biology of Plants SQ* (3)

PLB 201 Biology of Plants Laboratory SQ* (1)

PLB 306 Plant Anatomy (4)

PLB 308 Plant Physiology (4)

PLB 484 Internship (3)
or PLB 499 Individualized Instruction (3)

Total 21–22

* Both PLB 200 and 201 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

The remaining hours to bring the total to 38 are selected from among relevant courses in plant biology, other life sciences, and physical sciences in consultation with an advisor.

Required supplemental courses in chemistry and mathematics are as follows (a minimum grade of “C” [2.00] is required for all course work):

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)

Choose between the organic chemistry course combinations below (4 or 8)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ* (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ* (1)

——— or ———

CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)

Total 16 or 20

* Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

One of the following courses is also required:

PLB 430 Statistical Analyses in Environmental Science CS (3)
or PLB 432 Computer Applications in Biology CS (3)
or BIO 415 Biometry CS (4)

Special Concentration Programs

Two special concentration programs are optional. Students who wish to pursue the general program in Plant Biology are not obligated to choose one of these specific programs. Each special concentration program is expected to be interdisciplinary and contain course work outside both Plant Biology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Each concentration includes hands-on technical training.

Environmental Science and Ecology

The BS degree in Plant Biology with a concentration in environmental science and ecology consists of a minimum of 44 semester hours in plant biology and approved life science and physical science courses. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required courses are as follows:

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)

Choose between the geology course combinations below (4)

GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) SQ, G1 (3)

GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory SQ1 (1)

——— or ———

GLG 110 Geologic Disasters and the Environment SG, G2 (3)

GLG 111 Geologic Disasters Laboratory SG2 (1)

——— or ———

GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ (4)

PLB 200 Biology of Plants SQ3 (3)

PLB 201 Biology of Plants Laboratory SQ3 (1)

PLB 310 The Flora of Arizona (4)

PLB 322 Environmental Science (Major) (3)

PLB 420 Plant Ecology: Organisms and Populations (3)
or PLB 421 Plant Ecology: Communities and Ecosystems (3)

PLB 484 Internship (3)
or PLB 499 Individualized Instruction (3)

Total 24

1 Both GLG 101 and 103 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both GLG 110 and 111 must be taken to secure SG credit.

3 Both PLB 200 and 201 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

The remaining hours to bring the total to 44 are selected from among relevant courses in plant biology, other life sciences, and physical sciences.

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ* (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ* (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)

Total 16

* Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

One of the following courses is also required:

PLB 430 Statistical Analyses in Environmental Science CS (3)
or PLB 432 Computer Applications in Biology CS (3)
or BIO 415 Biometry CS (4)
or STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics CS (3)

Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The BS degree in Plant Biology with a concentration in biochemistry and molecular biology consists of 56 semester hours. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields.

The required major courses are as follows:

BIO 353 Cell Biology (3)

MBB 245 Cellular and Molecular Biology SQ (4)

PLB 308 Plant Physiology (4)

PLB 350 Applied Genetics (4)

PLB 444 Plant Growth and Development (3)

PLB 484 Internship (3)
or PLB 499 Individualized Instruction (3)

Total 21

Required supplemental courses in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, and physics are as follows (a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work):

Choose between the course combinations below (4 or 9)

BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)

BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory (1)

——— or ———

BCH 461 General Biochemistry (3)

BCH 462 General Biochemistry (3)

BCH 467 Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory L (3)

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 115 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (5)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)

CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ1 (1)

MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)

PHY 111 General Physics SQ2 (3)

PHY 112 General Physics SQ3 (3)

PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)

PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory SQ3 (1)

Total 28 or 33

1 Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

2 Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

3 Both PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

The remaining hours to bring the total to 56 are selected from among relevant courses in plant biology, other life sciences, and physical sciences.

One of the following courses is also required:

BIO 406 Computer Applications in Biology CS (3)
or MAT 351 Mathematical Methods for Genetic Analysis CS (3)

HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETY CERTIFICATE

The certificate program is designed to allow undergraduate students interested in healthcare and the healthcare industry to access a broad range of disciplinary approaches and issues relevant to the subject.

To complete the certificate, students must take 18 semester hours of course work. Before starting the program students should seek advice and information in the School of Life Sciences Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or Business Honors advising in the W. P. Carey School of Business.

The course work must conform to the following structure and must be drawn from the three areas listed below. Additional courses are permissible with the approval of an advisor. In addition, students must meet the following requirements:

 1. complete 18 semester hours, 12 of which must be in the upper division;

 2. earn a “C” or higher in all upper-division courses taken for the certificate; and

 3. complete at least 12 of the semester hours for the certificate in residence at ASU.

Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Industry.

HSM 220 Healthcare Organizations is required. HSM 498 PS: Healthcare Economics is required for business students. HSM 561 Biostatistics may be taken by petition. No more than three courses in this area may be taken.

Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare.

PHI 320 Bioethics is required. A second course is also required, PAF 460 Public Service Ethics or HSM 498 PS: Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. No more than three courses in this area may be taken.

Anthropological, Historical, and Social Perspectives on Healthcare.

One course is required. No more than two courses in this area may be taken, from among ASB 462 Medical Anthropology: Culture and Health, HPS 331 History of Medicine, and SOC 427 Sociology of Health and Illness.

For more information, visit the School of Life Sciences in LSC 206, or call 480/727-6277. Or visit Business Honors in the W. P. Carey School of Business in BA 150, or call 480/965-8710.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE CERTIFICATE

The School of Life Science offers an undergraduate History and Philosophy of Science Certificate. The certificate program is designed to give students an understanding of both traditional philosophic issues surrounding science and the historical development of concrete scientific theories and ideas. The philosophic questions, of the belief-worthiness and interpretation of scientific claims as well as norms within or about science, both enrich and are enriched by their combination with historical study. Such philosophic and historical study will also often include the examination of contemporary sciences and their place within the larger society.

The certificate requires 18 semester hours bearing an HPS or PHI prefix, of which 12 semester hours must be in the upper division. Included with the 18 semester hours, at least nine must bear the HPS prefix. HPS 314 or PHI 314 Philosophy of Science is also required. All courses counting toward the certificate must be approved for this purpose by a School of Life Sciences academic advisor and passed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.

MINOR

Biological Sciences

The Biological Sciences minor is designed to provide students interested in biology with a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to their interests. The minor consists of 24 semester hours, including BIO 187 General Biology I and BIO 188 General Biology II. PLB 200 Biology of Plants and PLB 201 Biology of Plants Laboratory or MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory and MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms may together be substituted for BIO 187 or 188. Alternatively, MBB 245 Cellular and Molecular Biology may be substituted for BIO 188. The remaining 16 hours are selected by the student with the approval of an advisor. At least 12 of these 16 hours must be in upper-division courses in the life sciences. Courses not available for credit in the Life Science majors cannot be used for the minor (e.g., BIO 100 The Living World and BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I). This minor is not available to students majoring in the life sciences.

Any one of these combinations may be used:

 1. BIO 187 and BIO 188,

 2. BIO 187 and PLB 200 and 201,

 3. BIO 188 and PLB 200 and 201,

 4. BIO 187 and MIC 206 and 220,

 5. BIO 188 and MIC 206 and 220, or

 6. BIO 187 and MBB 245.

BIS CONCENTRATIONS

Concentrations in biological sciences, history and philosophy of science, and health care organizations and society are available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. The requirements for the BIS concentrations are the same as for the minor or certificate in that area. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

SECONDARY EDUCATION—BAE

This degree is offered through the Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) program in the College of Education. Students pursuing a major in Secondary Education have an advisor in the College of Education and an advisor within the School of Life Sciences.

See the College of Education, for information on admission eligibility requirements, admission deadlines, field experiences, and student teaching. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an advisor, call the Office of Student Services in the College of Education at 480/965-5555.

Academic Specialization ITC Admission Requirements

The following courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher before applying to the ITC professional program:

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

In addition, at least 12 hours of biology course work from the major teaching field may be in progress when applying to the ITC but must be completed before starting the program.

Biological Sciences

The academic specialization requires 61 hours, and six hours in teaching methods. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required for all course work in the major and related fields. Required major courses are as follows:

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

BIO 345 Organic Evolution (3)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

BIO 370 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
or BIO 385 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology (4)
or PLB 300 Comparative Plant Diversity L/SG (4)
or PLB 310 The Flora of Arizona (4)

MIC 205 Microbiology SG1 (3)
or MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3)

MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG1 (1)

PLB 308 Plant Physiology (4)

Electives2 6

Total 39

1 Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure SG credit.

2 Electives should be selected from BIO, MIC, and PLB courses. BIO 100, 201, 202, 241, 300, and 319, or PLB 108 and 320 cannot be used to fulfill the elective requirement.

Required supporting courses are as follows:

BIO 316 History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies H (3)
or HPS 330 History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies H (3)

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 116 General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis SQ (4)

GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) SG,1 H (3)
or GLG 300 Geology of Arizona (3)

MAT 170 Precalculus MA (3)

PHY 101 Introduction to Physics SQ (4)
or PHY 111, 112 General Physics SQ2 (6)
and PHY 113, 114 General Physics
Laboratory SQ2 (2)

Minimum total 21

1 Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure SG credit.

2 Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

Teaching Methods

BIO 480 Methods of Teaching Biology (3)

BIO 482 Advanced Methods of Teaching Biology (3)

Total 6
Graduate Programs

The School of Life Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Sciences, MS, and PhD See the Graduate Catalog for requirements. A combined BS-MS degree in Biology is also available.

MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY

The school participates in the interdisciplinary program for the MS and PhD degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well.

The interdisciplinary MS and PhD degrees with a major in Molecular and Cellular Biology are administered by the Interdisciplinary Committee on Molecular and Cellular Biology. The participating faculty are drawn primarily from the School of Life Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with additional faculty from the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Human Evolution and Social Change.

For more information, contact the director or see the Graduate Catalog.


Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.