BIO 3A 5/3/6
GENERAL BIOLOGY I
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
Presents the principles of life and life processes with an emphasis on cellular chemistry, cellular structure, cellular energetics, evolution, molecular biology, genetics, and ecology of living organisms. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of the course.
BIO 3B 5/3/6
GENERAL BIOLOGY II
Prerequisite: BIO 3A
Builds upon BIO 3A with emphasis on the origins of life, plant and animal structure and physiology, evolutionary relationships of taxonomic groups, and ecology. Fieldtrips will be required to fulfill the objectives of the course.
BIO 3C 5/3/6
BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Prerequisite: CHEM 12A and BIO 3A
An introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology. Included are discussions of biological macromolecules, energy production, metabolic pathways and regulation, genetic code and genomics, DNA replication, transcription and RNA processing, translation, and gene regulation. Laboratory activities will include use of visible and UV spectroscopy, chromatography, cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation, protein purification, electrophoresis, and recombinant DNA methods. This course is designed for biology majors and health pre-professionals. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of the course.
BIO 11 4/2/6
HUMAN ANATOMY
Prerequisite: BIO 20 or one year of high school biology with a grade of “C” or better
A basic course in the structure of the human body using all systems approach. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and function. Laboratory emphasis on use of the light microscope, histology, and gross anatomy, including cat dissection. Designed for biology majors and health pre-professionals.
BIO 12 4/3/3
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisite: CHEM 108 or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better and BIO 11
A course in human physiology that will center on the functioning and integration of the major organ systems. Emphasis will be placed on the cardiovascular, excretory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems and their interactions. Extensive use of physiographs will be included in the laboratory sessions. Field trips maybe required to fulfill the objectives of this course. It is designed for biology majors and health pre-professionals.
BIO 15 5/3/6
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Prerequisite: BIO 20 or one year of high school biology with a grade of “C” or better
Recommended Preparation: CHEM108
An examination of the fundamental biological concepts as they apply to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Emphasis is placed on the prokaryotic cell. Theoretical as well as practical applications are discussed in such topics as bacterial morphology, metabolism, genetics, chemotherapy, and antibiotics. Also included are resistance and immunity, health, and disease. Includes laboratory techniques and methods.
BIO 19 4/3/3
MARINE BIOLOGY
Recommended Preparation: College level biology course (BIO 20)
Study of the description, distribution, and natural history of marine organisms. Marine life of Southern California will be studied with an emphasis on ecology and adaptations. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. Also listed as ENV 19. Credit given in either area, not both.
BIO 20 4/3/3
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
Introduction to the structure, function, development, heredity, physiology, evolution, and ecology of vascular plants and bryophytes. Historical and modern uses of plants will be discussed with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Laboratory exercises include greenhouse and field trip activities.
BIO 40 3/3/0
MODERN THEORIES OF EVOLUTION
An introduction to the theory of evolution. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory of evolution and the evidences of evolution. A non-majors course for students with little background in the sciences. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
BIO 43 3/3/0
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Recommended Preparation: BIO 20
An analysis of the genetic, chemical, environmental, and experimental determinants of animal behavior. Discussions of gross manifestations and mechanisms of animal behavior will also be included.
BIO 45 3/3/0
BIOLOGY OF HUMAN DISEASE
Recommended Preparation: BIO 20
A basic introductory course on human diseases and disease processes. Relates disease and the disease process to the human anatomical and human physiological systems. This course does not meet the requirements of anatomy, physiology, or pathophysiology for nursing students.
This discussion course affords students enrolled in BIO 11, Human Anatomy, the opportunity to develop background information, problem solving, extend discussion and exchange ideas concerning human structure. Discussion focuses on anatomical components and other key topics covered in BIO 11 as well as background information not generally covered in lecture. Designed to help students succeed in their study of human anatomy.
BIO 112 3/3/0
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A study of the pathophysiology of common disorders of the human nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the normal physiology and the physiological basis of the disease process with special references to clinical correlations. The course is designed for nursing/nurse practitioner majors.
BIO 113 4/3/3
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This discussion course affords students enrolled in BIO 12, Human Physiology, the opportunity to develop background information, problem solving, extended discussion, and exchanging ideas concerning the function and integration of human organ systems. Discussions focus on physiological components and other key topics covered in BIO 12, as well as background information not generally covered in the lecture. Designed to help students succeed in their study of human physiology.
BIO 175 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: EASTERN SIERRA MOUNTAINS
A study of the flora and fauna and natural history of selected sites within the Eastern Sierra Mountains and adjacent areas.
BIO 176 2/1/3
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK
A study of plants and animals located in Saguaro National Park. Includes community composition, soils, water, desert ecosystems, desert origin and development, plant and animal behavior and adaptations to xerophytic climates, symbiosis, and desert ecosystem dynamics and succession.
BIO 179 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: COLORADO RIVER
A study of the flora and fauna and natural history of selected sites within the Colorado River and adjacent areas.
BIO 181 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDY: DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL MONUMENT
A study of the plants and animals and the natural history of Death Valley National Park and adjacent areas.
BIO 186 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
A study of the flora and fauna and natural history of selected sites within Grand Canyon National Park and adjacent areas.
BIO 188 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
A study of the flora and fauna and natural history of selected sites within Yosemite National Park and adjacent areas.
BIO 189 .5-4/.5-4/.5-9/.5-9
SPECIAL TOPICS
The Special Topics course is a grouping of short seminars designed to provide students with the latest ideas in a field of study. The course content is thematic in nature and each seminar within the course differs from other offerings in the same course. R E 1
BIO 191 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
A study of the flora and fauna and natural history of selected sites within Sequoia National Park and adjacent areas.
BIO 194 1/.5/1.5
BIOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: CALIFORNIA COASTLINE
A study of the ecology of the California coastline environments. Includes origin of estuaries, morphology and parameters of estuarine basins, estuarine shores and substrates, and flora and fauna identification.
Consists of the development of background information, problem solving, and extended discussions. Designed to help students succeed in their study of general biology.
BIO 289 .5-4/.5-4/.5-9/.5-9
SPECIAL TOPICS
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