VOCATIONAL SCOPE The Biological Science major is intended to have strength in the foundations of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Breadth in the major areas of biology is included in the core curriculum to serve as a base for advanced or more specialized study. The scope of the core curriculum emphasizes the principles of biology in all forms of life. The Biological Science major is intended to prepare students for the following: (1} further study in the health related fields (medicine, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, pharmacy} , (2) further study in the teaching fields (college , nursing, health sciences}, (3) graduate study in general biology or a specific area within biology (zoology, botany, and microbiology} , (4) terminal study in primary or secondary education, and (5) biology applied to agriculture, business, missions. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS High school requirements are one year chemistry, one year physics, four years mathematics. One year of biology is desirable. Deficiencies can be fulfilled with permission from the Department of Biological Science.
100 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES - LECTURE (3) Unifying principles of biology with emphasis on human organ systems, ecology, and principles of genetics. 110 OBSERVATIONAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Observational and investigative approach to biological processes; partial survey of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Four hours laboratory, one hour lecture /discussion. Prerequisite: 100 (preferably taken concurrently}. 111 EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Investigative approach and experimental techniques of current day biology; designed as a preview of upper divisional course areas. Four hours laboratory, one hour lecture /discussion. Prerequisite: Consent. 120 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3) Selected topics of current popular interest and concern in the areas of environment, human biology, disease and ecology. 130 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (1) Directed research (literature or laboratory) in selected areas of biology with written and /or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. May be used to help fulfill general education science requirements. Not open to biology majors. 152 APPLIED ANATOMY (2) Scientific methods for emergency care and transportation of the critically ill or injured, including injuries to the skull or brain; heat exposure, burns; poisons, stings and bites; and emergency childbirth. Not open to biology majors. 202 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate animal phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Insect collection required. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: consent. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 212 PARASITOLOGY (4) Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: consent. Alternate years , offered 1979-80. 221 MICROBIOLOGY (4) Beneficial and pathogenic significance of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi , protozoa, viruses); identification, control , and methodology. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 103, 105, or consent. 222 BOTANY (4) Basic principles of plant biology with emphasis on structure and function of higher (seed) plants; brief exposure to plant taxonomy with emphasis on local flora ; some applied areas. Greenhouse project required. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 or consent. Alternate years, offered 1978-79.
232 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (6) Basic structure and function of the human body; laboratory dissection of a representative mammal; basic physiological experimentation. Four hours lecture , six hours laboratory. 242 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (3) Emphasis on neural and endocrine regulation and coordination of body systems function , reproductive, and environmental physiology. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: 111 or consent. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 252 FIELD BIOLOGY (4) Plants and animals in their natural habitat; emphasis given to taxonomy, morphology, and population dynamics. May fulfill general education requirements. Summer only. Laboratory Fee $20.00. 262 NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANTS AND ANIMALS (3) Common plants and animals of Southern California emphasizing those easily observed and collected. Life history, identification, and ecological relationships of local forms stressed. Man 's impact and usage of the Southern California ecosystem. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (including four extended field trips) . Alternate years, offered 1979-80. 290 NATURAL HISTORY OF MARINE MAMMALS PRACTICUM (1) Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on the California Gray Whale. Teaching techniques for marine mammal conservation and biology. Observation of whale migration. May be repeated for a maximum of two units credit. Prerequisite: consent. Laboratory fee $15.00. 300 HEALTH SCIENCE (3) Principles, problems, and practice in a scientific approach to solution of health problems and the preparation of students to assume responsibilities in teaching in school health program. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: major in physical education and /or teaching credential candidate. 301 VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Biology of vertebrate animals with emphasis on comparative anatomy; laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates (shark, mud puppy, cat). Prerequisite: consent or any 200 level biology course. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 302 PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (4) Comparison of the systems and their functions in species representative of a broad spectrum of plant life; vascular plants and plants of economic and social significance emphasized. Three hours lectures, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 222.
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