431 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (4)
electrophysiology, electrode implant techniques, and hormone and drug experimentation. Three hours lectures, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 111, or consent. 312 CELLULAR BIOLOGY (3) The structure, function and methods of studying cells and their component parts. Molecular, gene chromosome biology, cells and tissues representative of major plant and animal systems. Three hours lecture , one hour discussion /quiz. Prerequisite: 111 , Chem. 301. 322 LABORATORY IN CELLULAR BIOLOGY (2) Laboratory study emphasizing cell and tissue culture techniques , methodology in cell physiology, molecular biology, and cytogenetics, photomicrography, and histological techniques. Six hours laboratory, one hour discussion /quiz. Laboratory fee $20.00. Prerequisite: 111 , Chem. 301. Alternate years, offered 1977-78. 342 GENETICS (3) Principles of heredity including Mendelian, population, cytogenetics, and human genetics. Gene and chrosome biology emphasized. Prerequisite: 111 or consent. Alternate years, offered 1977-78. 352 MARINE BIOLOGY (4) Introduction to oceanography, '.Tiarine plant and animal diversity, and ecological relationships. Research technology emphasized through field trip observation and group experimentation. Three hours lecture , four hours laboratory. Laboratory fee $20.00. Prerequisite: 100 or consent. 401 POPULATION BIOLOGY (4) Genetics , evolution, and ecology related to biological populations encompassing all living organisms; experimental genetics and field biology emphasized in laboratory. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 202 or 301. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 411 BIOCHEMISTRY (3) Fundamental concepts of metabolism, bioenergetics, biosynthesis and other chemistry of life processes. Three hour lecture. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302. Alternate years, offered 1977-78. 412 LABORATORY METHODS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2) An integrated laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 411. Modern techniques in molecular genetics, metabolic processes, bioenergetics and enzyme mechanisms. Six hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 312 and Chemistry 302. Alternate years, offered 1977-78. 421 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY (3) Historical and philosophical developments leading to establishment of biology as a modern sicence. Biologists, scientific method, theories of origins and evolution , bio-ethics, bio-politics investigated. Prerequisite: 111 and consent. Alternate years offered 1977-78.
Selected topics in developmental biology (plant and animal) emphasizing molecular basis of differentiation , vertebrate embryology, research literature, student discussion and analysis of experimental design. Laboratory emphasizing chick embryology, gametogenesis, microtechnique, system physiology, metamorphosis, and directed experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 312, 322. Alternate years , offered 1977-78. 440 TOPICS IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (2) One section offered each year upon sufficient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section title). Endocrinology Concepts of neurosecretion, hormone actions, and the endocrine regulation of human physiology. Prerequisite: 111 . Entomology Identification , taxonomy, biology and economic importance of insects, Prerequisite: 110 or consent. Microbiology lndepth studies in mycology, immunology, microbial physiology, microbial genetics and research. Prerequisite: 211 and consent. Microscopy Theory and application of bright field, dark field , phase contrast, polarizing, scanning and transmission microscopes. Preparation techniques of biological materials for , and observation with electron microscopes emphasized. One hour lecture , four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 111, 312. Ornithology Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Prerequisite: 110 or consent. 450 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Literature and laboratory research of a specific subject or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design , laboratory investigation , and technical writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent. 452 ADVANCED FIELD BIOLOGY (4) Plants and animals in their natural habitat; emphasis given to taxonomy, morphology, and population dynamics. Summer only. May be substituted for 401. Not open to those who have taken 252. 470 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (1) Literature research followed by oral presentation , group discussion, and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit. Open to Biology majors only.
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