Cell & Molecular Biology....................................................... 3 Discusses the molecular organization and function of cells and their organelles, with emphasis on chromosome struc- ture, gene expression, membrane structure and function, energy conversion, and experimental methods used to study subcellular components. Prerequisites: BIOS 112, 112L; and CHEM 301, 311. Laboratory in Cell & Molecular Biology........................... 2 Practical application of traditional and current laboratory techniques used in research, including microscopy, histology, chromosomal analysis, isolation and purification of DNA, RNA and enzymes, DNA restriction mapping, cell transformation, analytical biochemistry, and cell culturing. Six hours of labora- tory, one hour discussion. Prerequisites: BIOS 112 and CHEM 301 and 311. Must be taken concurrently with or subsequent to BIOS 312. Lab fee: $75. Genetics...................................................................................... 4 Integrates principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics toward understanding structure and function of the gene. Emphasizes quantitative analysis of genetic data and explores current issues of genetic engineering from technical and ethical viewpoints. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 301 and 311. Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Baja California....................................... 3 Systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of the com- mon plants and animals of Baja. Emphasis on desert ecology, and bird and whale migrations. The course is a three week field trip to Baja California, Mexico. Offered during interterm only. Prerequisites: One course in college Biology. Baja Trip fee: $900. Invertebrate Biology............................................................... 4 Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOS 100 and 110, or BIOS 111. Lab fee: $60. Marine Biology. ........................................................................ 4 Introduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecological relationships. Research technol- ogy emphasized through field trip observation and group experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOS 110, 112, 112L. Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Southern California............................. 3 A field-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and animals found within the major plant and animal communities of Southern California. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory / field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: BIOS 110 or 112L. Transportation fee: $60.
and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some classifi- cation of local forms is included, and limited use of the scan- ning electron microscope is available. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOS 100 or 111. Lab fee: $60. Human Anatomy. .................................................................... 3 An introduction to the basic structure and function of the hu- man body. Laboratory emphasis varies from section to section to meet the needs of the different majors. Cadavers are used. Two hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Lab fee: $60. Physiology.................................................................................. 4 A study of the basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organism includ- ing neural, muscular, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory including human systems analysis and electro- physiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or BIOS 112. Lab fee: $60. Microbiology............................................................................. 4 A study of microbial organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses, including their morphology, physiology, metabolism and genetics; host parasite interactions; humoral and cell-me- diated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorgan- isms, including identification and culture techniques. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or BIOS 112. Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Marine Mammals................................. 1 Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on California species. Vertebrate Biology.................................................................. 3 The biology of vertebrates, stressing structure and function. Laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates (shark, mud puppy, cat) emphasizes comparative anatomy. Prerequi- site: BIOS 112. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. Prosection. .............................................................................. 1-2 An introduction to the human body through dissection and demonstration of a selected portion of a human cadaver. Thirty hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: consent. Dissection fee $60. (May be repeated for a maximum of two units credit.) Neurobiology............................................................................ 3 Analyzes neuroanatomy and synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction and between neurons of the CNS. Emphasis on understanding cellular organization and neu- rophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate nervous system, with particular attention to the brain, visual system, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Alternate years. Prerequisite: BIOS 100 or 111, 111L; and CHEM 105 or 112.
BIOS 312
BIOS 252
BIOS 322
BIOS 281
BIOS 332
BIOS 282
BIOS 333
BIOS 290
BIOS 301
BIOS 351
BIOS 310
BIOS 352
BIOS 311
BIOS 362
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