General Biology II 3 Continuation of general biology emphasizing the principles of human physiology, ecology and homeostatic mechanisms. 1 This laboratory, which accompanies General Biology II, will involve dissection as well as experimentation. A field project involving the La Mirada Creek is included. Notes: Lab fee: $60. General Biology II Laboratory Current Topics in Biology 3 Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Sections are offered each year upon sufficient demand. Topics are the following: Human Ecology: An introduction to contemporary environmental problems emphasizing humanity’s role in their cause and responsible stewardship of natural resources, including such topics as biological diversity, cycles in nature, population dynamics, pollution, progress, energy sources, natural resources, endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth.
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–mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 106, 112. Notes: Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Marine Mammals 1 Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on California species. 3 The biology of vertebrates, stressing structure and function. Laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates (shark, mud puppy, cat) emphasizes comparative anatomy. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisite: 112. Notes: Fee: $40. Vertebrate Biology Prosection 1–2 An introduction to the human body through dissection and demonstration of a selected portion of a human cadaver. Lecture/Lab Hours: Thirty hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Notes: Dissection fee $60. May be repeated for a maximum of two units. 3 Analyzes neuroanatomy and synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction and between neurons of the CNS. Emphasis on understanding cellular organization and neurophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate nervous system, with particular attention to the brain, visual system, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisites: 100 or 111, or 112; and CHEM 106 or 112. Neurobiology Cell & Molecular Biology 3 Discusses the molecular organization and function of cells and their organelles, with emphasis on chromosome structure, gene expression, membrane structure and function, energy conversion, and experimental methods used to study subcellular components. Prerequisites: 111 and 111L; and CHEM 301 and 311 or 320. 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. Lecture/Lab Hours: Six hours of laboratory, one hour discussion. Prerequisites: 112; CHEM 301 and 311 or 320. Notes: Lab fee: $75. Laboratory in Cell & Molecular Biology 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. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 301 and 311 or 320. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 3 Systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of the common 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. When Offered: Offered during interterm only. Prerequisites: One course in college Biology. Notes: Baja Trip fee: $900. Natural History of Baja California
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Human Biology: Selected body systems and/or diseases will be studied in detail.
Nutrition: A detailed study of the basic nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also included is coverage of certain nutritional issues such as health foods, megavitamins, obesity and food additives, as well as a computer–aided personal diet–analysis assignment. Plant/Animal Studies: An investigative and/or identification approach to studying selected plant and/or animal groups. (See also Biology 333). Seminar in Biological Science 1–2 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. Note:s Not open to Biological Science and Human Biology majors. 4 The study of the organs, tissues, functions and responses to environment of typical flowering plants and the morphology and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some Botany classification of local forms is included, and limited use of the scanning electron microscope is available. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 or 111. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 4 An introduction to the basic structure and function of the human body. Laboratory emphasis varies from section to section to meet the needs of the different majors. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Three hours lectures, one hour pre–lab, three hours laboratory. Notes: Lab fee: $60. Cadavers are used. Human Anatomy Physiology 4 A study of the basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organism including neural, muscular, and neuro–endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory includes human systems analysis and electrophysiology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour pre–lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 106 or 112. Notes: Lab fee: $60.
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