Inquiry in the Biological Sciences [BSCI]: Course List
Science is an approach to asking and answering questions about the natural world. Scientific inquiry uses empirical observations to formulate logical conclusions supported by the evidence. Scientific inquiry also develops evidence-based arguments to advance knowledge within the scientific community. All courses in the natural sciences categories actively engage students in rigorous study of scientific problems. They emphasize science as a process and help students develop a knowledge-based framework by which to make judgments about current issues as scientifically informed citizens.
To fulfill part of your UCORE graduation requirements, choose one course (3 credits) in Biological Science [BSCI] and choose one course (3 credits) in Physical Science [PSCI] such that either the BSCI course or the PSCI course has a lab hour (1 credit).
Note: Courses that fulfill the lab hour requirement are marked with (L).
- Learn more about required elements for each BSCI course.
- View BSCI courses in the WSU General Catalog.
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIM_SCI | 205 | Companion Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANTH | 260 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (L) | 4 |
| ANTH | 268 | Sex, Evolution, and Human Nature | 3 |
| ANTH | 280 | Skeleton Keys: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH | 381 | Primate Behavioral Ecology | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 101 | Biology of Humans | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 102 | General Biology (L) | 4 |
| BIOLOGY | 106 | Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology (L) | 4 |
| BIOLOGY | 107 | Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics (L) | 4 |
| BIOLOGY | 111 | Laboratory Experiments in Biology and Genetics (L) | 1 |
| BIOLOGY | 120 | Introductory Botany (L) | 4 |
| BIOLOGY | 140 | Introduction to Nutritional Science | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 150 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 298 | Honors Biology for Non-Science Majors (L) | 4 |
| BIOLOGY | 308 | Marine Ecology | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 333 | Human Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| ENTOM | 101 | Insects and People: A Perspective | 3 |
| ENTOM | 102 | Insects, Infection, and Illness: Medical Entomology for Non-Science Majors (L) | 4 |
| ENTOM | 103 | Discover Insects: Laboratory for Non-Science Majors (L) | 1 |
| ENTOM | 150 | Insects, Science, and World Cultures (L) | 3 |
| ENTOM | 201 | Science in the Public Eye | 3 |
| FS | 201 | Science on Your Plate | 3 |
| HORT | 150 | Science and Art of Growing Plants (L) | 4 |
| MBIOS | 101 | Introductory Microbiology (L) | 4 |
| MBIOS | 320 | DNA and Society | 3 |
| NEUROSCI | 105 | Meet Your Brain | 3 |
| NEUROSCI | 150 | Art and the Brain | 3 |
| PL_P | 150 | Molds, Mildews, Mushrooms: The Fifth Kingdom | 3 |
| PSYCH | 372 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| SCIENCE | 102 | Integrated Science: Dynamic Systems of the Natural World (L) | 4 |
| SOE | 110 | The Environment, Human Life, and Sustainability (L) | 4 |
| SOIL_SCI | 201 | Soil: A Living System | 3 |
| SOIL_SCI | 202 | Introductory Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
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