COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
groups. Transportation fee : $500 (if field taught) . (See also Biology 333.) 130 Seminar In Biological Science (1-2) Directed research (literature or lat» ratory) in selected areas of biology with written and/ or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. Not open to biology majors. 211 Invertebrate Biology (4) Taxonomy and morphology of inver tebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 and 110, or Ill. Lab fee : $40. 222 Botany ( 4) The study of the organs, tissues, func tions and responses to environment of typical flowering plants and the mor phology and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some classifica tion of local forms is included, and limited use of the scanning electron microscope is available. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Pre requisite: 100 or 111. Lab fee : $40. 252 Human Anatomy (3) An introduction to the basic structure and function of the human body. Lab oratory emphasis varies from section to section to meet the needs of the dif ferent majors. Cadavers are used . Two hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Lab fee : $40.
cell-mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chem
322 Laboratory In Cell and Molecular Biology (2) Practical application of traditional and current laboratory techniques used in research, including microscopy, histol ogy, chromosomal analysis, isolation and purification of DNA, RNA, and enzymes, analytical biochemistry, and cell culturing. Six hours of laboratory, one hour discussion / quiz. Prerequi sites: 112 and Chemistry 30 I. Must be taken concurrently with or subsequent to Biology 312. Lab fee: $60. 333 Natural History al Baja Calllomia (3) Systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of the common plants and ani mals of Baja. Emphasis on desert ecol ogy, 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. Trip fee: $500. 342 Genetics (3) Integrates principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics toward under standing structure and function of the gene. Emphasizes quantitative analy sis of genetic data and explores cur rent issues of genetic engineering from technical and ethical viewpoints. Prerequisites: 312. Alternate years. 352 Marine Biology (4) Introduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecologi cal relationships. Research technology emphasized through field trip observa tion and group experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: II O or 111. Lab fee : $40. 401 General Ecology (4) An introduction to the general con cepts of the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems, includ ing physiological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Laboratory includes computer simulations, field work and a research project Prereq uisite: 112 or 222. Lab fee : $40. 402 Parasitology (4) Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affect ing man . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 112. Alternate years. Lab fee :$40. 411 Biochemistry I (3) Structures and properties of biomole cular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids , vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mecha nism and regulation of enzymes
action in biological systems. Prerequi site: Chemistry 302. Alternate years. 412 Biochemistry II (3) Mathematical treatment of bioener getics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes . Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 (Chemistry 402 recom mended) . Alternate years. 422 A, BLaboratory In Biochemistry (1,1) A laboratory course to accompany 411 , 412 (Chemistry 411 , 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomolecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302. Lab fee: $40 each semester. 431 Developmental Biology (4) Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cel lular mechanisms which control devel opment of body form and specialized cell types from a single fertilized egg, and which maintain stable differentiated states in the adult. Laboratory empha sizes gametogenesis, vertebrate embryol ogy, histology and directed experimen tal manipulation of embryos. Prerequi site: 312. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. 440 Topics In Advanced Biology (2-3) One section offered each year upon suffi. dent demand Course may be repeated with different content (section title) . Topics are the following: Endocrirwlogy. Discusses molecular mechanisms of hormone synthesis, release and action on target cells, with emphasis on mammalian neurosecre tory and endocrine systems, which coordinate specialized body function and influence behavior. Prerequisites: 112, 281 and 312. Marine Ecology. Observation and field experimentation with marine organisms. Collection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech niques. Prerequisites: 352 and scuba certification. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. Lab fee : $40. lmmurwlogy. A study of the struc tures and functions of the immune system, humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system. Prerequisites: 282 or 312. MicrosCIJpy . Theory and applica tion of bright field, dark field, phase contrast , polariz ing , scanning and transmission microscopes . Prepara tion techniques of biological materials for , and observation with electron microscopes emphasized. Prerequi sites: 112 or 312. Lab fee : $40.
istry 105 or 112. Lab fee : $40. 290 Natural History al Marine Mammals(1)
Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on the California gray whale. Teaching techniques for marine mammal con
servation and biology. 300 Health Science (3)
Fulfills the teacher certification require ment in health education . Proper nutrition and obesity; mental health and stress management ; substance abuse (drugs, tobacco and alcohol) ; human sexuali ty; physical fitness and disease; first aid including CPR Three hours lecture. The course is designed for majors in physical education and/ or teaching credential candidates. Not for general education requirement in the sciences. 301 Vertebrate Biology (4) The biology of vertebrates, stressing structure and function . Laboratory dir section of representative vertebrates (shark , mud puppy, cat) emphasizes comparative anatomy. Prerequisite: 112. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. 310 Prosectlon (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 $40. (May be repeated for a maxi mum of two units credit.) 311 Neurobiology (3) Analyzes neuroanatomy and synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junc tion and between neurons of the CNS. Emphasis on understanding cellular organization and neurophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate ner mus system, with particular attention to the brain, visual system, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Alternate years. Prerequisite: 100 or 111. 312 Cell and Molecular Biology (3) Discusses the molecular organization and function of cells and their organelles, with emphasis on chromo some structure, gene expression, mem brane strncture and function , energy conversion, and experimental methods used to study subcellular components. Prerequisites: 112 and Chemistry 301.
262 Natural History al Southern Calllomla (3)
A field-0riented course to study and identify the common plants and ani mals found within the major plant and animal communities of Southern Cali fornia. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/ field , including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: I00, 110 or 112. Transportation fee: $65. 281 Physiology (4) Astudy of the basic concepts of physi ological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organ ism including neural , muscular, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory including human systems analysis and electrophysiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chem istry 105 or 112. Lab fee : $40. 282 Microbiology (4) A study of microbial organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses , including their morphology, physiol ogy, metabolism and genetics; host parasite interactions; humoral and
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