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BIOS 121 - Nutrition Credits 3 A detailed study of the basic nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals, Also included is a coverage of certain nutritional issues such as health foods, megavitamins, obesity and food additives, as well as computer-aided personal diet-analysis assignment. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A.
BIOS 254 - Human Anatomy Credits 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. Note(s): Cadavers are used. Grade Mode: A, N. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 281 - Physiology Credits 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. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 or CHEM 120. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 282 - Microbiology Credits 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. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 or CHEM 120. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 290 - Natural History of Marine Mammals Credit 1 Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on California species. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 302 - Vertebrate Biology Credits 4 The biology of vertebrates, stressing structure and function. Laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates emphasizes comparative anatomy. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $95. BIOS 303 - Ecological Agriculture Credits 4 Environmental analysis of natural resources in relation to people and policy. Focus is on ethnobotany, ecological agriculture, and land stewardship. Employs a discussion format both in classroom and field settings. Emphasis on grappling with difficult practical and ethical problems. Note(s): Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 130 - Seminar in Biological Science
Credits 1-2
On-line course in which students discuss current topics in biology through weekly literature searches and interactive on-line postings. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be Biological Science (BIOS), Human Biology (BIHB), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Environmental Science (BIES); and must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 200 - Sophomore Writing Seminar Credit 1 Writing for competency in the biological sciences. Students will get instruction and practice in science writing for the biological sciences as well as the two portions of the writing competency requirement. At the end of the course, students will take the timed writing portion of the writing competency requirement. Note(s): This course is required for all biological sciences, human biology and environmental science majors. It is highly recommended that this course be taken during the student's sophomore year, but it may be taken later. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 111 or BIOS 112; and ENGL 100 or ENGL 112. Restrictions: Must not be Freshman Class; and must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 222 - Botany Credits 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 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. There will be some Saturday field trips. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 236 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits 4 An introduction to the structure and the function of the systems of the human body. Integration and interaction of these systems in maintaining homeostasis will be a point of focus. Laboratories will provide students the opportunity to observe and interact with human anatomical structures as well as perform relevant physiological experiments. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A, N. Restrictions: Must not be Freshman Class; Environmental Science (BIES), Nursing (NURS), Biological Science (BIOS), Kinesiology (KHPE), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Human Biology (BIHB); and must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $95.
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