COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
282 Microbiology (4) A study of microbial organisms with emph asis on bacteria and viruses , including their morphology, physiol- ogy , metabolism and genet ics ; host parasite interactions ; humoral and ce ll-mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chem-
312 Cell and Molecular Biology (3) Discusses the molecular organization and fun ction of ce ll s and th eir organelles, with emphasis on chromo- some structure , ge ne express ion, membran e structure and fun cti on, energy conversion , and experimental meth ods used to study subce llul ar components. Prerequi sites: 111 and Chemistry 30 1. 322 Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology (2) Practical applicat ion of traditional and current laboratory techniques us ed in research , includ ing mi cro- scopy, histology, chromosomal analy- sis, isolation and purification of DNA, RNA, and enzymes, ana lytical bi o- chemi stry, and ce ll culturing. Six hours of laboratory, one hour di scus- sion / qui z. Prerequisites : 111 and Chemistry 30 1. Must be taken concur- ren tly with or subsequent to Bi ology 312. Lab fe e: S45. 333 Natural History of Baja California (3) Systematics, distribution, beha11or and eco logy of th e common plants and animals of Baja. Emphasis on desert ecology, and bird and whale migra- tions. The course is a three week fi eld trip to Baja California , Mexico. Offered during interterm on ly. Pre- requisites: One course in coll ege Biol- ogy. Trip fee : S400. 342 Genetics (3) Integrates principl es of Mendelian and molecular genetics toward under- standing structure and function of the gene . Emphasizes quantitati ve analy- sis of genet ic data and explores cur- rent issues of genetic engin eer in g from technical and ethical viewpoints. Prerequisites: 312. Alternate years. 352 Marine Biology (4) Introdu cti on to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecologica l relatio nship s. Resea rch technology emphasized through fi eld trip observation and group experimentation. Three hours lec ture, four hours laboratory. Pre- requisite: l 10 or 111. Lab fee: $25. 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 evoluti onary theory. Laboratory includes computer simulations, fi eld- work and a research project. Prereq- uisite: 21 1 or 222. Lab fee: S20.
402 Parasitology (4) Taxonomy, life histo ry, physiology, eco logy, and morphology of animal parasites 1,1th emphasis on those affect- ing man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 11 1, 21 l. Alternate years. Lab fee: S20. 411 Biochemistry I (3) Structures and properties of biomole- cular components of ce ll s: including proteins , carboh ydrates, lipids , nucleotides, nucleic ac ids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mecha- nism and regulation of enzyes act ion in biological systems. Prerequis ite: Chemisuy 302. Alternate years. 412 Biochemistry II (3) Mat hematical trea tment of bioener- get ics emphasiz ing major concepts and problem so lving; princ iples of metaboli c processes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 ( Chemist1y 402 recom- mended). Alternate years. 422 Laboratory in Biochemistry (2) An integra ted laboratory course to accompany 411 , 412. Modern tech- niques in molecular genetics, meta- bolic processes, bi oenerge ti cs and enzyme mechanism. Six hours labora- tory: one hour discussion / quiz. Pre- requisite: Chemistry 301 and Biology 411. Offered upon sufficient demand. Lab fee: $40. 431 Developmental Biology (4) Analyzes the molec ular, ge netic and ce llular mechani sms whic h cont ro l development of body form and spe- cialized ce ll types from a single ferti l- ized egg, and which maintain stable differentiated states in the adult. Lab- orato ry emphasizes gametogenes is, vertebrate embryology, histology and direc ted experimental man ipul ati on of embryos. Prerequisite: 312. Alter- nate years. Lab fee: S20. 440 Topics in Advanced Biology (2-3) One section offered eachyear upon sufl~ cient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section title). Topicsare the following: Endochronology. Discusses molecu- lar mechanisms of hormone synth esis, release and action on target ce ll s, wi th emphasis on mammalian neurosecre- tory and en docrine systems, whi ch coordinate specialized body fun ction and influence behavior. Prerequisites: 111 , 281 and 312. Marine Ecology. Observation and fi eld experimentation with marine organisms. Coll ection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech-
niques. Prerequi sites: 352 and scuba certification. One hour lecture , fou r hours laboratory. Lab fee : S35. History and Philosoph)' of Biology. Historical and philosophical develop- ments leading to establishment of bi ol- ogy as a modern science. Biologists, scientific method, theories of origins an d evolu tion, bio-politi cs in vest i- gated. Prerequisites: 111 or consent. Immunology. Astudy of the struc- tures and fun ct ions of the immune system, humoral and ce ll med iated immunity and analysis of medi ca lly significant disorders of th e immune system. Prerequisites: 282 or 312. Microscopy. Theory an d applica- tion of bright fi eld, dark field , phase contrast, polarizing, scanning and transmission microscopes. Prepara- tion techniques of biological materials fo r, and observa ti on with electron microscopes emphasized. Prerequi- sites: 111 or 312. Lab fee : S35. Omilhology. Sys temati cs, distribu- tion, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identifi ca tion empha- sized. Prerequisite: I 00, 110 or 111. Transportation fee: S35. 450 Directed Research (1-3) Literature and labo ratory or field research of a specifi c subject or tech- nique in biology; advanced studenL5gain expe1ience in experimental design, lab- orato1y investigation and technical 1,1it- ing. Requires a 111itten report. Prereq- uisite: junior or senior biological science major standing and consent one semes- ter in advance. Lab fee: S30. 460 Practicum (1)
istry l O l or l 05. Lab fee : S35. 290 Natural History of Marine Mammals (1)
Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on the California gray whale. Teaching techniques for marin e 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 fitn ess and disease; first aid including CPR. Three hours lecture. The course is designed for majors in ph ys ica l education and/or teaching credential candidates. Not for general education requirement in the sciences. 301 Vertebrate Biology (4) The biology of vertebrates , stressing strucnire and function. Laboratory dis- section of representative ve rtebrates (sharks, mud puppy, cat) emphasizes comparative anatomy. Prerequisites: 111 and 211. Alternate years. Lab fee: S25. 31 0 Prosection (1-2) An introduction to the human body through dissection and demonstration of a se lec ted portion of a human cadaver. Thirty hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: consent. Dissection fe e $30. (May be repeated for a maxi- mum of two units credit. ) 311 Neurobiology (4) Analyzes synoptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction and between neutrons of the CNS. Emphas is on understanding cellular organization and neurophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate nervous system, with par- ticular attention to the brain, visual sys- tem, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Laboratory (four hours) studyof sheep and human brain anatomy, with directed experimentation in electrophys- iology and pharmacology of the periph- eral nervous sys tem. Alternate years. Prerequisite: 100 or 111. Lab fee: $30.
Pre-Medical Practicum Pre-Dental Practicum Pre-Medical Technology
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Pre-Veterinary Practicum Practicum. Professionall y super-
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11sed observation, demonstration and smdy in a local medi cal, dental or lab- orato ry faci lity. In troduction to heal th care philosophies, hospital and patient rou tin es, personn el, in stru- mentation and spec ifi c treatment practices (phlebotomy credential with medical technology section). Case study and research paper requ ired. Thirty hours of observation. Prerequi- site: junior standing and petition filed with Pre-Medical Advisory Committee one semes ter prior to enrollm ent. Insurance fee: S20.
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