Invertebrate Biology 4 Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 100 and 110, or 112 and 112L. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 4 Introduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecological relationships. Research technology emphasized through field trip observation and group Marine Biology experimentation. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and 110, or 112 and 112L. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 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. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: 110 or 112 and 112L. Notes: Transportation fee: $60. Natural History of Southern California Vertebrate Physiology 4 The mechanisms of integration and homeostasis at the cellular, organ and system levels. Muscular, neural, vascular, excretory, and endocrine interactions are studied. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 112 and 112L or 254; CHEM 106 or 112. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 4 An introduction to the general concepts of the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems, including physiological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Laboratory includes computer simulations, fieldwork and a research project. Prerequisites: 112 and 112L; MATH 210 or 318. Notes: Lab fee: $60. General Ecology Parasitology 4 Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting humans. When Offered: Alternate years. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 112, 112L. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 3 Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mechanism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems. Prerequisites: 312; CHEM 302. Biochemistry I Biochemistry II 3 Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes. Prerequisites: 312; CHEM 302. 2 A laboratory course to accompany BIOS 411, 412 (CHEM 411, 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of bimolecular including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite: 411 or CHEM 411. Notes: Lab fee: $75 each semester. Laboratory in Biochemistry Developmental Biology 4 Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cellular mechanisms which control development of body form and specialized cell types from a single fertilized egg, and which maintain stable differentiated states in the adult. Laboratory emphasizes gametogenesis, vertebrate embryology, histology and directed experimental manipulation of embryos. Prerequisite: 312. Notes: Lab fee: $60.
Topics in Advanced Biology
3–4
BIOS 351
BIOS 440
One section offered each year upon sufficient demand. Prerequisites: 111 and 111L, 112 or 282 or 382 . Notes: Course may be repeated with different content (section title). 3 A study of the structures and functions of the immune system, humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system. Prerequisite: 281 or 282 or 312 or 382. Immunology Ornithology 3 Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field trip. Prerequisites: 100 and 110 or 112 and 112L. Notes: Lab fee: $60. 1–4 Literature and laboratory or field research of a specific subject or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, laboratory investigation and technical writing. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior biological science major standing and consent one semester in advance. Notes: Lab fee: $60. Requires a written report. Directed Research
99
BIOS 442
BIOS 352
BIOS 444
BIOS 362
BIOS 450
BIOS 382
Clinical Observation Practicum
1
BIOS 460
• Pre–Medical Practicum
• Pre–Dental Practicum
BIOS 401
• Pre–Medical Technology
• Pre–Veterinary Practicum
Practicum: A professionally supervised observation, demonstration and study in a local medical, dental or laboratory facility. Introduction to health care philosophies, hospital and patient routines, personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent. Notes: Insurance fee: $20. Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Seminar in Advanced Biology 1 Literature research followed by oral presentation, group discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior biological science major standing. Notes: May be repeated for maximum of two units. 1 Professionally supervised participation in a research project at a laboratory facility or an industry. Documentation of the time spent and the activities performed as well as a written paper explaining the project are required. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent. Notes: A minimum of thirty hours of involvement. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. Internship
BIOS 402
BIOS 470
BIOS 411
BIOS 480
BIOS 412
BIOS 413
BIOS 431
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