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Sciences
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Academic Director: Pavithra Narayanan, Ph.D.; Academic Coordinator: Katrina Choi; Faculty: Desiree Hellegers, Ph.D.; Thabiti Lewis, Ph.D.; Wendy Olson, Ph.D.; Leonard Orr, Ph.D.; Johanna Phelps, Ph.D.; Kandy Robertson, Ph.D.; Carol Siegel, Ph.D.
WSU Vancouver does not offer degree programs or certificates in astronomy, chemistry, geology, molecular biological sciences, natural resource sciences, physics, or statistics; these programs of study are available on the WSU Pullman campus only. We offer courses in these areas to support biology, environmental science, and other majors. For information on these courses, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center (CASAC) at 360-546-9620.
Minors
Chemistry
The minor in chemistry requires at least 16 credits selected from the courses below. All courses used for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better. At least 9 credits must be upper-division work earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Courses must be selected from at least two of the following areas (note that some courses have prerequisites): Organic: CHEM 345, 347, 348, 370, 540. Analytical: CHEM 220, 222, 425, 426, 520. Physical/Inorganic: CHEM 301, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 338, 401, 480, 501, 531. CHEM 499/495 – may be used for up to 4 hours. MBIOS 303 may be substituted for CHEM 370. Other 500-level Chemistry courses and courses outside of Chemistry may be used with the department’s permission.
Molecular Biology
A minor in molecular biology requires 20 hours including the following courses: MBIOS 301, 305, 303, 304; MBIOS 401 or 450; MBIOS 404, 413, or 440. A grade of C or better is required in all course work for the minor. Credit hours for the minor must include 9 hours of upper-division work earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. A student whose major is in the School of Molecular Biosciences cannot be granted a minor in molecular biology.
Certificates
Molecular Biosciences
The Certificate in Molecular Biosciences requires a minimum of 18 hours. Students are expected to have already completed courses equivalent to one year of first-year chemistry for science majors; one year of first-year biology for science majors; and one semester of organic chemistry; all through an accredited institution of higher education before working towards this certificate. The 15 hour core is: MBIOS 101 or 305 and 306, or 304 and 305; MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303; and MBIOS 320. 3 hours of electives are selected from: ANTH 268, BIOLOGY 140, BIOLOGY 330, CRM J 320, MBIOS 342, PHIL 103, or 365. A grade of C or better must be earned in all classes that apply towards this certificate. Most of the courses required for this certificate have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog to assure that these prerequisites have been met prior to registering for courses.
Courses
The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
Astronomy (ASTRONOM)
135 [PSCI] Astronomy 4 (3-2) Course Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 or HISTORY 105. 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 ASTRONOM 135 and 150. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
138 [PSCI] Planets and Planetary Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 or HISTORY 105. Formation and dynamics of planetary systems; major planets: interiors, surfaces, atmospheres; minor planets: moons, asteroids, comets; science missions; extrasolar planets.
390 (Effective through Summer 2025) [PSCI] The Night Sky 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Science [BSCI] or [PSCI] UCORE course. Star names, magnitude scales, constellation identification, astronomical coordinates, solar, lunar and planetary motions, practical astronomy. Some outdoor evening time required. Typically offered Summer Session.
450 [CAPS] Life in the Universe 3 Course Prerequisite: Mathematics [N] or [QUAN]; junior standing. The natural history of life on earth and prospects for life elsewhere; includes chemistry, biology, geology, physics and astronomy. Recommended preparation: Completion of physical and biological sciences GERs/UCOREs.
Horticulture (HORT)
102 Introduction to Cultivated Plants 3 Exploring cultivated plant classification and morphology, crop reproduction, basic plant processes, and the biotic and abiotic factors which can influence these processes. (Crosslisted course offered as HORT 102, CROP SCI 102.)
320 Olericulture 3 Science, business, and art of vegetable crop production: culture, fertility, growth, physiology, handling, marketing; garden, commercial, greenhouse, tropical, specialty vegetables. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 106, BIOLOGY 107, BIOLOGY 120, or HORT 202. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
350 Food Systems in Western Washington 3 Course Prerequisite: CROP SCI/HORT 102; ECONS 101; SOIL SCI 201. Introduction to local and regional food systems unique to western Washington with an emphasis on the farm-to-table processes of foods and beverages. (Course offered as HORT 350, AFS 350).
416 Advanced Horticultural Crop Physiology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106, BIOLOGY 107, BIOLOGY 120, or HORT 202; junior standing. Physiological processes related to growth, development, and productivity of horticultural crops; advances in recombinant DNA technology; the impact on horticultural practices. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 420. Credit not granted for both HORT 416 and HORT 516. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
418 [M] Post-harvest Biology and Technology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 420. Physical and physiological basis for handling and storage practices; perishable organ ontogeny and physiological disorders; post-harvest environment requirements. Recommended preparation: HORT 202. Credit not granted for both HORT 418 and HORT 518. Field trip required. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
421 Fruit Crops Management 3 Course Prerequisite: 6 hours HORT, BIOLOGY, or VIT ENOL. Current research and management strategies for production and quality of temperate-zone fruit crops. Recommended preparation: HORT 310 or HORT 313. Credit not granted for both HORT 421 and HORT 521. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
425 [CAPS] [M] Trends in Integrated Plant Sciences 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Critical examination of current impacts and future trends in plant sciences. (Crosslisted course offered as HORT 425, CROP SCI 425.)
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.
516 Advanced Horticultural Crop Physiology 3 Physiological processes related to growth, development, and productivity of horticultural crops; advances in recombinant DNA technology; the impact on horticultural practices. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 420. Credit not granted for both HORT 416 and HORT 516. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
518 [M] Post-harvest Biology and Technology 3 (2-3) Physical and physiological basis for handling and storage practices; perishable organ ontogeny and physiological disorders; post-harvest environment requirements. Recommended preparation: HORT 202. Credit not granted for both HORT 418 and HORT 518. Field trip required. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
521 Fruit Crops Management 3 Current research and management strategies for production and quality of temperate-zone fruit crops. Recommended preparation: HORT 310 or HORT 313. Credit not granted for both HORT 421 and HORT 521. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
Molecular Biosciences (MBIOS)
101 [BSCI] Introductory Microbiology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: Not intended for majors in the School of Molecular Biosciences. Microbiology for the informed citizen as it impacts humans and their environment. Not for students needing BIOLOGY 106 and 107.
301 General Genetics 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 120; BIOLOGY 107. Principles of modern and classical genetics. (Crosslisted course offered as MBIOS 301, BIOLOGY 301.) Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
303 Introductory Biochemistry 4 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107 with a C or better; CHEM 102 or 345 with a C or better. Modern biochemistry for undergraduates in the biological sciences. Typically offered Spring. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
304 Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory 3 (1-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment, or MBIOS 305 or concurrent enrollment. Basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
305 General Microbiology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107 with a C or better; CHEM 102 or 345 with a C or better. Structure, function, nutrition, physiology, and genetics of microbes and their application to immunology, pathology, microbial diversity, and environmental microbiology. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 303. Typically offered Fall.
306 General Microbiology Laboratory 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 305 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory for MBIOS 305. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
320 [BSCI] DNA and Society 3 The role of DNA in natural processes and diseases; impact of biotechnology on health care, agriculture, industry, and our lives. Recommended preparation: One college-level course in biology highly recommended.
360 [M] Cell and Molecular Laboratory 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory methods in cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.
401 Cell Biology 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Cellular structure and function; membrane biochemistry and transport; cell-cell communication; regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis; cell signaling; cancer biology. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics and biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 401 and MBIOS 501. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
405 Cell Biology of Disease 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303. Discussion of human diseases characterized by cell biological defects, using popular press and research articles as a source of information. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 405 and 505. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years - Spring.
413 General Biochemistry 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 303; junior standing. Structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biological membranes; principles of enzymology; biochemical methodology. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 413 and MBIOS 513. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
440 Immunology 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 305. Principles of basic immunology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 440 and MBIOS 540. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory microbiology coursework; concurrent enrollment with MBIOS 548 highly recommended. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
478 Bioinformatics 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301, 303, or CPT S 355. Computer analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences, functional genomics and proteomics data; modeling biological networks and pathways. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics or biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 478 and MBIOS 578. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
480 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Application of learning and theory and philosophy and structure of science in teaching middle and secondary school science courses. (Crosslisted course offered as BIOLOGY 430, MBIOS 480, TCH LRN 430.)
495 Internship Training V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Experience in work related to specific career interests. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
498 Directed Research V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Minimum 1 credit MBIOS 499. Continued laboratory research; requires oral or poster presentation at a WSU event or external meeting.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
501 Cell Biology 3 Cellular structure and function; membrane biochemistry and transport; cell-cell communication; regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis; cell signaling; cancer biology. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics and biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 401 and MBIOS 501. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
503 Advanced Molecular Biology I 3 DNA replication, gene expression and regulation, including chromatin structure, DNA repair, recombination, genomic editing, and epigenetic regulation.
505 Cell Biology of Disease 3 Discussion of human diseases characterized by cell biological defects, using popular press and research articles as a source of information. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 405 and 505. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.
513 General Biochemistry 3 Structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biological membranes; principles of enzymology; biochemical methodology. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 413 and MBIOS 513. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
529 Selected Topics in Cell Biology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Selected topics in cell biology using current literature. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 401 or an equivalent course providing a basic understanding of a typical eukaryotic cell.
540 Immunology 3 Principles of basic immunology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 440 and MBIOS 540. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory microbiology coursework; concurrent enrollment with MBIOS 548 highly recommended. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
568 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biosciences V 1-3 May be repeated for credit. Recent research in selected areas of molecular biosciences.
578 Bioinformatics 3 (2-3) Computer analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences, functional genomics and proteomics data; modeling biological networks and pathways. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics or biochemistry coursework. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 478 and MBIOS 578. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
579 Molecular Biosciences Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. Required of all graduate students in molecular biosciences. S, F grading.
580 Science Information Literacy 2 Efficient methods to locate and effectively use a wide variety of information resources that will be useful in the work world.
583 Professional Skills Seminar 1 Covers many aspects of professionalism, including professional behavior, professional dress, and professional sensitivity in social settings.
584 Medical Genetics 3 The mechanisms of human heredity and how these mechanisms can influence human health.
593 Research Proposal 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Written proposal and oral defense of research project in the area of molecular biosciences. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.
701 Master's Independent Capstone Project and /or Examination V 1-6 May be repeated for credit. Capstone project or final examination for professional master's degree under the Graduate School. The credits will include a balloted evaluation of the student's completion of the program's capstone/examination requirements by the program's graduate faculty. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and obtain approval from their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 701 credit. S, U grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Molecular Biosciences PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.
Physics (PHYSICS)
101 [PSCI] General Physics 3 Course Prerequisite: PHYSICS 111 or concurrent enrollment; MATH 108 with a grade of C or better, a minimum ALEKS math placement score 75%, or passing MATH 140, 171, 202, or 206. Algebra/trigonometry-based physics; topics in mechanics, wave phenomena, temperature, and heat; oriented toward non-physical science majors. Typically offered Fall.
102 General Physics 3 Course Prerequisite: 4 credits of PHYSICS 101 with a C or better, or PHYSICS 101 and 111 with a C or better; PHYSICS 112 or concurrent enrollment; MATH 108 with a grade of C or better, a minimum ALEKS math score 75%, or passing MATH 140, 171, or 202. Algebra/trigonometry-based physics; topics in electricity, magnetism, optical phenomena, relativity, and quantum theory; oriented toward non-physical science majors. Typically offered Spring.
103 (Effective through Summer 2025) Problem Solving for Physics 101 1 Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 101 and 111. Small class environment for students who desire focused attention on problem solving skills as applied to PHYSICS 101 and 111 materials. Typically offered Fall. S, F grading.
104 (Effective through Summer 2025) Problem Solving for Physics 102 1 Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 102 and 112. Small class environment for students who desire focused attention on problem solving skills as applied to PHYSICS 102 materials. Typically offered Spring. S, F grading.
111 [PSCI] General Physics Lab 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a grade of C or better, a minimum ALEKS math placement score 75%, or passing MATH 140, 171, 202, or 206; PHYSICS 101 or concurrent enrollment. Algebra/trigonometry-based physics lab; topics in mechanics and oscillations; heavy emphasis on group work; oriented toward non-physical science majors.
112 General Physics Lab II 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102 or concurrent enrollment. Algebra/trigonometry-based physics lab; topics in electricity, magnetism, optical phenomena; heavy emphasis on group work; oriented toward non-physical science majors.
137 Physics and Society 3 Course Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45% or MATH 103 or higher with a C or better. Enrollment not allowed if credit already earned for PHYSICS 408. Interactions of physics with society; energy; air and water pollution; recycling; communications and computers; physics and war; physics and art. Recommended preparation: UCORE [QUAN]. Credit not allowed for students who have earned credit for PHYSICS 408.
201 [PSCI] Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 3 Course Prerequisite: PHYSICS 211 or concurrent enrollment; MATH 171 with a C or better, or credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 172, 182, 273, or 315. Calculus-based physics; topics in motion and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, vibrations, wave phenomena, and the laws of thermodynamics. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
202 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 3 Course Prerequisite: 4 credits of PHYSICS 201 with a C or better, or PHYSICS 201 and 211 with a C or better, or PHYSICS 205 with a C or better; PHYSICS 212 or concurrent enrollment; MATH 172 or 182 with a C or better. Calculus-based physics, topics in electricity, magnetism, electromagnetics, D/C and A/C circuits, optics, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
203 (Effective through Summer 2025) Problem Solving for Physics 201 1 Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 201 and 211. Small class environment for students who desire focused attention on problem solving skills as applied to PHYSICS 201 materials. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
204 (Effective through Summer 2025) Problem Solving for Physics 202 1 Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 202 and 212. Small class environment for students who desire focused attention on problem solving skills as applied to PHYSICS 202 materials. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
211 [PSCI] Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 171 with a C or better, MATH 172 or concurrent enrollment, MATH 182 or concurrent enrollment, MATH 273 or concurrent enrollment, or MATH 315 or concurrent enrollment; PHYSICS 201 or concurrent enrollment. Calculus-based physics lab; topics in motion and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, vibrations, waves; heavy emphasis on group work.
212 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: PHYSICS 202 or concurrent enrollment; PHYSICS 201 with a C or better or PHYSICS 205 with a C or better; MATH 172 with a C or better or MATH 182 with a C or better. Calculus-based physics lab; topics in electricity, magnetism, electromagnetics, circuits, optics, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization; heavy emphasis on group work.
408 (Effective through Summer 2025) Physics and Society 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Interactions of physics with society; energy; air and water pollution; recycling; communications and computers; physics and war; physics and art.
Science (SCIENCE)
210 Your Future in Life Sciences 2 Exploration of career options in biological sciences with faculty and outside speakers; guide to preparing resume and career plans. (Crosslisted course offered as SCIENCE 210, BIOLOGY 210.)
School Of The Environment (SOE)
101 [PSCI] Welcome to the Earth: An Introduction to Geology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: Enrollment not allowed if credit already earned for SOE 102. Introductory physical geology for non-science majors; emphasis on western US. Credit not granted for both SOE 101 and 102. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
102 Geology for Science Majors 4 (3-3) Enrollment not allowed if credit already earned for SOE 101. Exploration of the many ways in which geoscience supports society, and an examination of how the properties of rocks and minerals relate to features such as volcanoes and mountain ranges on the Earth's surface. Credit not granted for both SOE 101 and 102.
103 [PSCI] The Solar System: An Introduction to Planetary Science 3 Study of the geological processes and environments on planets and moons of our solar system.
105 [PSCI] Natural Hazards 3 Survey of key natural resources, the physical processes by which nature and society produce those resources, and the processes of related natural hazards. Recommended Preparation: MATH 103 or higher with a C or better, or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%.
110 [BSCI] The Environment, Human Life, and Sustainability 4 (3-3) Interactions between humans and their environment; multidisciplinary introduction to environmental concepts and concerns. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
210 [PSCI] Earth's History and Evolution 4 (3-3) Evolution of the Earth across its 4.6-billion-year history; important milestones in the story of our dynamic planet and the biological and geological processes that have shaped the Earth in the past and continue to shape it today.
230 [PSCI] Introductory Oceanography 3 Interdisciplinary study of ocean systems: marine geology, chemistry, physics and biology; oceans' influence on climate and response to human activity. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
250 [PSCI] Introduction to Earth System Science 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110 or BIOLOGY 106, each with a C or better. Earth's fundamental systems (the geo-, atmo-, hydro-, and bio-spheres) in the context of global change. Recommended: CHEM 101 or 105.
280 [PSCI] How the Earth's Climate System Works 3 Understanding how the Earth's climate system works to provide a scientific foundation for making informed evaluations about management and policy.
285 The Science and Policy of Climate Change 3 The science of the climate system; the case for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the best policies to do so.
300 Natural Resource Ecology 3 Ecology as applied to management of natural resource ecosystems; biological diversity, conservation biology, global climate change in natural resource ecology. Field trips required.
300 (Effective through Summer 2025) [M] Natural Resource Ecology 3 Ecology as applied to management of natural resource ecosystems; biological diversity, conservation biology, global climate change in natural resource ecology. Field trips required.
303 Environmental Geology 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 101 or 102. Geologic concepts at intersections of human society and the environment; complex and nuanced socio-scientific questions impacting communities in the Pacific Northwest. Required field trip.
306 Plants in the Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 300 or BIOLOGY 372. How plants interact with their physical and biotic environments; physiological function of plant acclimation, adaptation, and tolerance with emphasis on forests and trees.
311 Modeling the Environment 4 (3-3) Construction and testing of computer simulation models of environmental systems. Typically offered Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
312 [DIVR] Natural Resources, Society, and the Environment 3 Social views of natural resources; processes by which these views are developed and expressed; social conflict over natural resources.
314 Service Learning in Ecuador: Building Sustainable Local Solutions for Human and Environmental Health 3 Experience working alongside local communities in Ecuador on projects that will improve rural access to sustainable energy, clean water, improved ecosystem health, and sustainable livelihoods. Spring break field trip required.
315 Water and the Earth 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: CHEM 102 or 106; one of MATH 108, 140, 171, 172, 182, 201, 202, or ENGR 107; one of SOE 101, SOE 102, 4 credits PHYSICS 101 or 201, or PHYSICS 101 and 111, or PHYSICS 201 and 211. Global hydrologic cycle, including rivers and weathering, groundwater, rainwater and the atmosphere, oceans, human impacts. Field research required.
322 Geology of the Pacific Northwest 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 101 or 102. Physical geology of the Pacific Northwest focusing on geological processes important in its evolution. Field trips required.
335 [M] Environmental Policy and Law 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110. Global, national, and regional environmental issues and policy. Typically offered Spring.
390 Living on the Edge: Global Climate Change and Earth History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Global earth system: ocean, earth, atmosphere, biosphere, and cryosphere; human impact on the climate system; climate change data predictions; debates. Typically offered Spring.
402 (Effective through Summer 2025) Human Health and the Environment 3 Problem-solving approach to adverse effects on human health caused by contamination of environmental media or anthropogenic changes in ecosystems. Typically offered Even Years - Fall.
404 [CAPS] [M] The Ecosystem 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110; BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 372 or SOE 300, or concurrent enrollment in either; junior standing. Ecosystem organization and processes; theory and applications to contemporary environmental problems.
404 (Effective through Summer 2025) [CAPS] [M] The Ecosystem 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110; BIOLOGY 106; BIOLOGY 372 or SOE 390, or concurrent enrollment in either; junior standing. Ecosystem organization and processes; theory and applications to contemporary environmental problems.
410 [CAPS] It's About Time: Understanding Timescales of Change in Geology and Environmental Science 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination of geologic timescales through reading and discussion of scientific articles.
412 [M] Global Biogeochemistry 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106; CHEM 101 or 105. Cycles of biogeochemically important elements and anthropogenic changes to those cycles in terrestrial and aquatic environments on a global scale. Field trip required. Credit not granted for both SOE 412 and SOE 512. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Odd Years - Fall.
416 Soil Processes in the Earth's Critical Zone 3 Soil geochemistry and processes; theory and applications with a focus on reactions at the solid, liquid, and gaseous interface between the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge of soils (e.g. SOIL SCI 201 or equivalent; CHEM 106; PHYSICS 102). (Crosslisted course offered as SOE 416/516, SOIL SCI 416/516.) Credit not granted for both SOE/SOIL SCI 416 and SOE/SOIL SCI 516. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
426 Ecology of the Columbia River 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372. Interdisciplinary approach to the interconnections between the physical, geological, chemical, biological, and social dimensions of this large, iconic aquatic ecosystem. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 372. Credit not granted for both SOE 426 and 526. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
430 Introduction to Wildland Fire 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 300 or BIOLOGY 372; SOE 301. Physical nature and behavior of wildland fire; the fire environment; fire ecology; practice of wildland fire management. Field trip required.
444 Environmental Assessment 3 National and state policy frameworks for environmental assessment that support integration of science and the public into agency decision-making process. Credit not granted for both SOE 444 and SOE 544. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
445 Hazardous Waste Management 3 Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements. Credit not granted for both SOE 445 and SOE 545. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
446 [M] Wildlife Habitat Ecology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: SOIL SCI 368 or concurrent enrollment; STAT 212 or 412; senior standing. The ecology of how wildlife use, respond to, and affect resources in their environment. Field trip required.
450 [M] Conservation Biology 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. 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.
454 [CAPS] [M] Restoration Ecology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Senior standing. Ecological principles used to restore biological communities; ecological processes and species on degraded landscapes.
460 Biotechnology and the Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106, 107, or 120; 3 credit hours CHEM. Benefits, regulations, and human and environmental impacts of biotechnology used for crop protection, agricultural and energy production, and environmental remediation and management. (Crosslisted course offered as ENTOM 460, SOE 460.)
461 Watershed Management 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106; CHEM 101 or 105. Principles and practices of management of forest and rangelands for protection, maintenance, and improvement of water resource values. Recommended preparation: SOE 204 or sufficient background in spreadsheets.
461 (Effective through Summer 2025) Watershed Management 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106; CHEM 101 or 105. Principles and practices of management of forest and rangelands for protection, maintenance, and improvement of water resource values. Field trip required. Recommended preparation: SOE 204 or sufficient background in spreadsheets.
463 (Effective through Summer 2025) Water in the Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 140 or 171, or 4 credits PHYSICS 101 or 201, or PHYSICS 101 and 111, or PHYSICS 201 and 211, or PHYSICS 205. Water flows in the natural environment, including cloud formation, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, groundwater, river flows, lakes, estuaries, mixing, and erosion. Typically offered Spring.
465 Aquatic Microbial Ecology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372. Biological, ecological and environmental impact of microbes in aquatic systems. Credit not granted for both SOE 465 and SOE 565. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years - Spring.
476 Biology and Ecology of Pacific Salmon 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 107; CHEM 101 or 105. The life histories, habitat requirements, and current issues facing Pacific salmon. Credit not granted for both SOE 476 and SOE 576. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
477 [CAPS] Environmental Collaborative Governance and Dispute Resolution 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Exploration of the consequences of complex social, economic, and environmental dynamics that lead to disputes and conflicts over environmental and natural resources; develop toolbox of skills and approaches that may be used to facilitate collaborative solutions and resolution of disputes.
484 [CAPS] Forest Management and Planning 3 Knowledge, skills, and experience in drafting a management plan and managing forested properties for a variety of values, ranging from generation of diverse forest products to maintenance of important environmental values associated with forest lands.
484 (Effective through Summer 2025) Forest Management and Planning 3 Knowledge, skills, and experience in drafting a management plan and managing forested properties for a variety of values, ranging from generation of diverse forest products to maintenance of important environmental values associated with forest lands.
485 Disturbance Ecology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: SOE 204; SOE 301; SOE 302 or concurrent enrollment. Fire, disease, and other disturbances are primary drivers of structure and composition in terrestrial ecosystems; study of management of insect outbreaks and fungal organisms in combination with fire and other disturbances.
486 Applied Remote Sensing: From Drones to Satellites 3 Course Prerequisite: SOIL SCI 368 or concurrent enrollment, or SOIL SCI 374 or concurrent enrollment. Remote sensing to measure changes in forests, plants, wildlife, wildfire, crops, and geologic features; analyzing and applying data from satellites, drones, airplanes, and lidar to measures on the ground. Credit not granted for both SOE 486 and SOE 586. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
491 Senior Seminar 1 Course Prerequisite: Senior standing. Recommended preparation: Admission to a major in science, mathematics, or engineering. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
492 Special Topics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Specialized topics within the discipline; content will vary each term. Open to all SOE majors. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
495 Undergraduate Internship V 1-12 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: By interview only. Practical experience in appropriate agencies; for career students in earth science, environment and ecosystem science, forestry, and wildlife. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
498 Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Research papers presented by students, faculty, and visiting scientists on geological research. Credit not granted for both SOE 498 and SOE 598. Offered at 400 and 500 level. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
501 Graduate Skills Seminar 1 Seminar designed to introduce first year graduate students to the science graduate program; roles and responsibilities of graduate students, teaching assistants and researchers. Typically offered Fall. S, F grading.
510 Species Distribution Modeling 3 Theory and application of species distribution models, including niche, occupancy, and spatial capture-recapture models; manipulation of spatial data and software packages (ArcGIS, R, MaxEnt, PRESENCE). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
512 [M] Global Biogeochemistry 3 Cycles of biogeochemically important elements and anthropogenic changes to those cycles in terrestrial and aquatic environments on a global scale. Field trip required. Credit not granted for both SOE 412 and SOE 512. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Odd Years - Fall.
516 Soil Processes in the Earth's Critical Zone 3 Soil geochemistry and processes; theory and applications with a focus on reactions at the solid, liquid, and gaseous interface between the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge of soils (e.g. SOIL SCI 201 or equivalent; CHEM 106; PHYSICS 102). (Crosslisted course offered as SOE 416/516, SOIL SCI 416/516.) Credit not granted for both SOE/SOIL SCI 416 and SOE/SOIL SCI 516. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
526 Ecology of the Columbia River 3 Interdisciplinary approach to the interconnections between the physical, geological, chemical, biological, and social dimensions of this large, iconic aquatic ecosystem. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 372. Credit not granted for both SOE 426 and 526. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
526 (Effective through Summer 2025) Ecology of the Columbia River 3 Interdisciplinary approach to the interconnections between the physical, geological, chemical, biological, and social dimensions of this large, iconic aquatic ecosystem. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 372.
531 Fundamentals of Environmental Toxicology 3 Fundamentals of toxicology; environmental fate and biological effects of chemical pollutants in air, water, and food. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
532 Applied Environmental Toxicology 3 Overview of and current issues in the field of environmental toxicology.
535 Integrated Water Resources Science and Management 3 Introduction to the physical, social, and cultural drivers that shape how water is managed within the larger environmental and human landscape. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
536 Climate Change Impacts on Physical, Natural, and Human Systems 3 Methods for studying human-caused climate variability and change; discussion of impacts on the physical environment and natural and human systems.
540 Agroecology 3 Social and ecological aspects of agriculture and human food systems.
544 Environmental Assessment 3 National and state policy frameworks for environmental assessment that support integration of science and the public into agency decision-making process. Credit not granted for both SOE 444 and SOE 544. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
545 Hazardous Waste Management 3 Environmental, technical, and political aspects of hazardous waste management; evaluative methods, risk assessment, and current management requirements. Credit not granted for both SOE 445 and SOE 545. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
548 Applied Spatial Ecology 3 Foundational research principles in spatial ecology applied to new data; production of methods and results sections suitable for publication, using R and GIS programming. Recommended preparation: Introductory-level experience with R and ArcGIS. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
555 System Dynamics Models of Environmental Systems 3 Analysis of environmental system dynamics; development and uses of simulation models using the Stella software on Macintosh. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
556 Foraging Ecology of Herbivores 2 Synthesis of foraging behavior concepts including nutritive quality of forages, digestive and metabolic constraints, and diet and habitat selection. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
562 Watershed Biogeochemistry 3 Sources, transformations, fates and impacts of biogeochemically important compounds as they move downstream through watersheds to the coastal zone. Typically offered Even Years - Fall.
565 Aquatic Microbial Ecology 3 Biological, ecological and environmental impact of microbes in aquatic systems. Credit not granted for both SOE 465 and SOE 565. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years - Spring.
576 Biology and Ecology of Pacific Salmon 3 The life histories, habitat requirements, and current issues facing Pacific salmon. Credit not granted for both SOE 476 and SOE 576. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
577 Environments of Stability or Collapse for Organisms and Ecosystems 3 Dynamics and resilience of natural and human-modified ecosystems and of their organisms, as driven by their microclimates and environmental feedback with water, heat, and energy balances, variability, and vulnerability; ecosystem and organism examples matched to student interests.
577 (Effective through Summer 2025) Advanced Environmental Hydrology 2 Water (ground, soil, surface, plant, atmosphere) dynamics and support of ecosystem functions and organization in natural, disturbed, and human/impacted systems. Recommended preparation: college-level physics, multivariate calculus, and introduction to hydrology.
584 Stable Isotope Geochemistry 3 Principles and applications of isotope geochemistry in the geological sciences. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
586 Applied Remote Sensing: From Drones to Satellites 3 Remote sensing to measure changes in forests, plants, wildlife, wildfire, crops, and geologic features; analyzing and applying data from satellites, drones, airplanes, and lidar to measures on the ground. Credit not granted for both SOE 486 and SOE 586. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
592 Advanced Topics in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits.
593 Graduate Seminar in Earth and Environmental Sciences 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits.
594 Environmental and Natural Resources Issues and Ethics 3 Ethical systems applied to natural resources; issues of professionalism and ethics in natural resource management. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
597 Advanced Topics in Geology V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Topics of current interest in geology. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
598 Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Research papers presented by students, faculty, and visiting scientists on geological research. Credit not granted for both SOE 498 and SOE 598. Offered at 400 and 500 level. S, F grading.
600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, U grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to a School of the Environment PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, U grading.
Statistics (STAT)
212 [QUAN] Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 (3-2) Course Prerequisite: MATH 103, 105, or 251, each with a C or better, or credit for MATH 106, 108, 140, 171, 201, 202, 252, or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%, or transfer credit for Intermediate Algebra equivalent to MATH 101. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics: t-tests, chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression and correlation. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
212 (Effective through Summer 2025) [QUAN] Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 (3-2) Course Prerequisite: MATH 101, 103, 105, or 251, each with a C or better, or credit for MATH 106, 108, 140, 171, 201, 202, 252, or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics: t-tests, chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression and correlation. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
360 Probability and Statistics 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 140, 171, or 202, each with a C or better, or MATH 172 or 182. Probability models, sample spaces, random variables, distributions, moments, comparative experiments, tests, correlation and regression in engineering applications. Credit not granted for both STAT 360 and 370. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 360, DATA 360.) Typically offered Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
370 Introductory Statistics for Engineers 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 140, 171, or 202 with a C or better, or MATH 172 or 182. Probability axioms, probability models, random variables, expectation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, control charts. Credit not granted for both STAT 360 and 370.
380 [M] Decision Making and Statistics 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 360 or 370. Concepts and methods of decision science using simple mathematical, statistical and computer based tools to solve complex problems for sound decision making.
410 Topics in Probability and Statistics 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Current topics in probability and statistics of mutual interest to faculty and students. Recommended preparation: One 3-hour 300-level STAT course. Credit not granted for both STAT 410 and STAT 510. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
412 Statistical Methods in Research I 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 212, MATH 140, 171, 202, or graduate standing. Intermediate statistical methods, design and analysis of research studies: completely randomized and randomized block designs, multiple regression, categorical data analysis. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
419 Introduction to Multivariate Statistics 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 220 or 225; one 300-400-level STAT. Introductory course covering multidimensional data, multivariate normal distribution, principal components, factor analysis, clustering, and discriminant analysis.
423 Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists 3 Hypothesis testing; linear, multilinear, and nonlinear regression; analysis of variance for designed experiments; quality control; statistical computing. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 300-level STAT course. Credit not granted for both STAT 423 and STAT 523. Credit not normally granted for both STAT 423 and 430. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
435 [M] Statistical Modeling for Data Analytics 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: STAT 360 or STAT 370, either with a C or better. Multiple linear regression with model selection, dealing with multicolinearity, assessing model assumptions, the LASSO, ridge regression, elastic nets, Loess smoothing, logistic regression, Poisson regression, and the application of the bootstrap to regression modeling. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 435, DATA 435.)
437 High Dimensional Data Learning and Visualization 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 435. Data visualization, metric-based clustering, probabilistic and metric-based classification, algebraic and probabilistic dimension reduction, scalable inferential methods, analysis of non-Euclidean data. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 437, DATA 437.)
443 Applied Probability 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 172 or MATH 182; MATH 220, MATH 225, or MATH 230. Axioms of probability theory; random variables; expectation; generating function; law of large numbers; central limit theorem; Markov chains.
446 Statistical Applications in Insurance 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 443. Introduction to the application of mathematics and statistics to the insurance field with a focus on actuarial science.
447 Introduction to Time Series Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 412 or concurrent enrollment, or STAT 423 or concurrent enrollment. Introduction to the analysis and application of time series including AR, MA, ARMA, and ARIMA models.
456 Introduction to Statistical Theory 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 430 or 443. Sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation; maximum likelihood; likelihood ratio tests; theory of least squares; nonparametrics. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 400-level STAT or probability course. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 456, MATH 456.) Credit not granted for more than one of STAT/MATH 456 or STAT 556. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
508 Environmental Spatial Statistics 3 Theoretical introduction and practical training in spatial data analysis for graduate students in the environmental sciences. Required preparation must include undergraduate statistics through applied multiple regression. (Crosslisted course offered as SOIL SCI 508, STAT 508.) Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
510 Topics in Probability and Statistics 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Current topics in probability and statistics of mutual interest to faculty and students. Recommended preparation: One 3-hour 300-level STAT course. Credit not granted for both STAT 410 and STAT 510. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
511 Statistical Methods for Graduate Researchers 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of experimental design and statistical methods for graduate students in the sciences. Covers t-test for one and two means, ANOVA through completely randomized designs with one and two factors, chi-square tests and regression analysis using R. Recommended preparation: One prior course in statistics. Cannot be used for credit in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics graduate programs. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 511, AFS 511.)
512 Analysis of Variance of Designed Experiments 3 (2-2) Principles of experimental design and analysis and interpretation of data. Required preparation: One 3-credit 400-level STAT course.
519 Applied Multivariate Analysis 3 Multivariate normal distribution, principal components, factor analysis, discriminant function, cluster analysis, Hotteling's T2 and MANOVA. Recommended preparation: STAT 443. (Crosslisted course offered as MGTOP 519, STAT 519.)
523 Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists 3 Hypothesis testing; linear, multilinear, and nonlinear regression; analysis of variance for designed experiments; quality control; statistical computing. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 300-level STAT course. Credit not granted for both STAT 423 and STAT 523. Credit not normally granted for both STAT 423 and 430. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
530 Predictive Models: Foundations in Data Science 3 (2-2) Topics in regression and classification using probabilistic and data-based methods to build statistical foundations for data science; lab component allows methods to be implemented using data-based software of student choice. Required preparation: One 3-credit 400-level STAT course.
535 Regression Analysis 3 Conceptual development of regression; estimation, prediction, tests of hypotheses, variable selection, diagnostics, model validation, correlation, and nonlinear regression. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 400-level STAT course. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
536 Statistical Computing 3 (2-3) Generation of random variables, Monte Carlo simulation, bootstrap and jackknife methods, EM algorithm, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods. Recommended preparation: STAT 530, 548, 556, or equivalent. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 536, MATH 536.) Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
544 Applied Stochastic Processes 3 Foundations of continuous time stochastic processes: Kolmogorov forward/backward equations, master equation; general introduction to stochastic calculus and stochastic differential equations; applications. Recommended preparation: Undergraduate ordinary differential equations. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
548 Statistical Theory I 3 Probability spaces, combinatorics, multidimensional random variables, characteristic function, special distributions, limit theorems, stochastic processes, order statistics. Recommended preparation: Calculus III and one 3-credit 400-level probability course. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 548, MATH 568.) Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
549 Statistical Theory II 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 548 or MATH 568. Statistical inferences; estimation and testing hypotheses; regression analysis; sequential analysis and nonparametric methods. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 549, MATH 569.) Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
556 Introduction to Statistical Theory 3 Sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation; maximum likelihood; likelihood ratio tests; theory of least squares; nonparametrics. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 400-level STAT or probability course. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 456, MATH 456.) Credit not granted for more than one of STAT/MATH 456 or STAT 556. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
565 (Effective through Summer 2025) Analyzing Microarray and Other Genomic Data 3 Statistical issues from pre-processing (transforming, normalizing) and analyzing genomic data (differential expression, pattern discovery and predictions). Required preparation: Linear Algebra. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
572 Quality Control 3 Simple quality assurance tools; process monitoring; Shewhart control charts; process characterization and capability; sampling inspection; factorial experiments. Recommended preparation: One 3-credit 400-level statistics or probability course.
574 Linear and Nonlinear Mixed Models 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 530; STAT 556. The theoretical development and application of linear and nonlinear mixed models covering the theory of linear, generalized linear, and nonlinear mixed models. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
575 The Theory of Multivariate Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 556. The theoretical development and application of multivariate statistical methods; topics include multivariate distributions, MANOVA, principal components, factor analysis and classification. Required preparation: one course in linear algebra.
576 Bayesian Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 556. Statistical principle for combing new evidence with prior beliefs, inference and simulation procedures for accommodating complex data and producing interpretable output. Recommended preparation: STAT 536.
577 Statistical Learning Theory 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT 536. Focus on learning and interpreting from data; both prediction and classification will be discussed for supervised and unsupervised learning.
590 Statistical Consulting Practicum V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Theory and practice of statistical consulting, participation in consulting session. Recommended preparation: STAT 530. S, F grading.
591 Seminar in Statistics 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. Course prerequisite: Graduate student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Current research in statistics. S, F grading.
600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Statistical Science PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.