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BIO 3A                                                       5/3/6

GENERAL BIOLOGY I

Recommended Preparation: High school biology or chemistry or BIO 20

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. (Formerly BIO 1A)

BIO 3B                                                 5/3/6

GENERAL BIOLOGY II

Prerequisite: BIO 3A with a grade of "C" or better

Builds upon BIO 3A with emphasis on the origins of life, plant and animal structure and physiology, evolutionary relationships of taxonomic groups, and ecology. Field trips will be required to fulfill the objectives of the course. (Formerly BIO 1B)

BIO 3C                                                      5/3/6

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Recommended Preparation: BIO 3Aand completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 12A

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 designedf or biology majors and health pre-professionals. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of the course. (Formerly BIO 1C)

BIO 11                                                   4/2/6
HUMAN ANATOMY
Recommended Preparation: BIO 20
A course dealing with basic human anatomy. The course will include a synopsis of fundamental concepts of human embryology and an introduction to histology. The course is heavily based on human material and the dissection of a cat. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. It is designed for biology majors and pre-professionals.
BIO 12                                                   4/3/3
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Recommended Preparation: BIO 11 and CHEM 108
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 may be 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
Recommended Preparation: College-level biology course; CHEM 108
An examination of the fundamental biological concepts as they apply to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Emphasis is placed on the prokkaryotic 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. Laboratory work will relate to topics covered in lecture.

BIO 18                                                   4/3/3
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY
Examines the relationship among organisms (including humans) and their environment, with an emphasis upon understanding the casual mechanisms underlying each phenomenon. Learning activities will include formal laboratory investigations, examination of live animals and plants, and short field trips to surrounding areas. Also listed as ENV 18. Credit given in either area, but not both.
BIO 19                                                   4/3/3
MARINE BIOLOGY
Recommended Preparation: Previous college-level biology course
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 to be given in either area, not both.

BIO 20                                                   4/3/3
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
Integrated study of the basic principles of biology, with emphasis on the principles of structure and function, genetics, development, evolution, and ecology. Discussion of the philosophy, concepts, and implications of modern biology will be included. Field trips will supplement laboratory work.

BIO 24                                                   3/2/3
NATURAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA
Through lecture and lab, acquaints the non-biology major with the basic physical and biological aspects of the coastal, valley, mountain, and desert environments of California. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. Also listed as ENV 24. Credit to be given in either area, not both.

BIO 25                                                   3/3/0
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH
Provides an overview of the relationship between environmental pollutants and human health. A survey of legislative and treaty safeguards designed to protect human health within local, state, national, and international areas will also be included. Also listed as ENV 25. Credit to be given in either area, not both.

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 41                                                   2/2/0
HUMAN GENETICS
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in biology
A survey of human genetics with references to normal and abnormal genetic development.
Acquaints the non-biology major with the basic concepts of human heredity and development.

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.

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BIO 3A 5/3/6 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Recommended Preparation: High school biology or chemistry or BIO 20 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. (Formerly BIO 1A)
BIO 3B 5/3/6 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prerequisite: BIO 3A with a grade of "C" or better Builds upon BIO 3A with emphasis on the origins of life, plant and animal structure and physiology, evolutionary relationships of taxonomic groups, and ecology. Field trips will be required to fulfill the objectives of the course. (Formerly BIO 1B)
BIO 3C 5/3/6 BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Recommended Preparation: BIO 3Aand completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 12A 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 designedf or biology majors and health pre-professionals. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of the course. (Formerly BIO 1C)
BIO 11 4/2/6 HUMAN ANATOMY Recommended Preparation: BIO 20 A course dealing with basic human anatomy. The course will include a synopsis of fundamental concepts of human embryology and an introduction to histology. The course is heavily based on human material and the dissection of a cat. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. It is designed for biology majors and pre-professionals. BIO 12 4/3/3 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Recommended Preparation: BIO 11 and CHEM 108 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 may be 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 Recommended Preparation: College-level biology course; CHEM 108 An examination of the fundamental biological concepts as they apply to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Emphasis is placed on the prokkaryotic 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. Laboratory work will relate to topics covered in lecture.
BIO 18 4/3/3 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY Examines the relationship among organisms (including humans) and their environment, with an emphasis upon understanding the casual mechanisms underlying each phenomenon. Learning activities will include formal laboratory investigations, examination of live animals and plants, and short field trips to surrounding areas. Also listed as ENV 18. Credit given in either area, but not both. BIO 19 4/3/3 MARINE BIOLOGY Recommended Preparation: Previous college-level biology course 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 to be given in either area, not both.
BIO 20 4/3/3 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Integrated study of the basic principles of biology, with emphasis on the principles of structure and function, genetics, development, evolution, and ecology. Discussion of the philosophy, concepts, and implications of modern biology will be included. Field trips will supplement laboratory work.
BIO 24 3/2/3 NATURAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA Through lecture and lab, acquaints the non-biology major with the basic physical and biological aspects of the coastal, valley, mountain, and desert environments of California. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. Also listed as ENV 24. Credit to be given in either area, not both.
BIO 25 3/3/0 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH Provides an overview of the relationship between environmental pollutants and human health. A survey of legislative and treaty safeguards designed to protect human health within local, state, national, and international areas will also be included. Also listed as ENV 25. Credit to be given in either area, not both.
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 41 2/2/0 HUMAN GENETICS Recommended Preparation: A previous course in biology A survey of human genetics with references to normal and abnormal genetic development. Acquaints the non-biology major with the basic concepts of human heredity and development.
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.