COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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 maj ors. Cadave rs are used. Two hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Lab fee: $40.
301 Vertebrate Biology (4) The biology of vertebrates, stressing strucnire and function. Laboratory dis section of representative vertebrates (shark, mud puppy, ·cat) emphasizes comparative anatomy. Prerequisite: ll 2. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. 310 Prosection (1-2) An introduction to the human body through dissection and demonstration of a selected portion of a human cadaver. Thirty hours of laborato1y. Prerequisite: conse nt. Dissection fee $40. (May be repeated for a maxi mum of two units credit. ) 311 Neurobiology (4) Analyzes synoptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction and between neu trons of the CNS. Emphasis 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 tl1e periph eral nervous system. Alternate years. Prerequisite: l 00 or 11 2. Lab fee: $40. 312 Cell and Molecular Biology (3) Disc usses the molecular organization and functi on of cells and th eir organelles, with emphas is on chromo some structure, gene expression , mem brane structure and function , ene rgy conversion, and experimental methods used to study subcellular components. Prerequisites: 112 and Chemistry 301. 322 Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology (2) Practical application of u·aditional and current laboratory techniques used in research , including microscopy, histol ogy, chromosomal analysis, isolation and purification of DNA, RNA, and enzymes, analytical biochemis try, and cell culturing. Six hours of laboratory, one hour discussion / quiz. Prerequi sites: 11 2 and Chemisuy 301. Must be taken concurrently with or subsequent to Biology 312. Lab fee: $60. 333 Natural History of Baja California (3) Systematics, distribution , behavior and ecology of tl1e 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 onl y. Prerequi sites: One course in coll ege Biology. Tiip fee: $475.
342 Genetics (3) Integrates principl es of Mende li an and molecular genetics toward under standing su·ucture and function of the gene. Emphasizes quantitative analy sis of genetic data and explores cur rent issues of genetic enginee ring from technical and ethical viewpoints. Prerequisites: 312. Alternate years. 352 Marine Biology (4) lnu·oduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecolog ical relationships. Research technol ogy emphasized through field trip observation and group experimenta tion. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 110 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 phys iological ecology, speciation and evolutiona1y theory. Laboratmy includes computer simulations, fi eld work and a research project. Prereq uisite: 112 or 222. Lab fee: $40. 402 Parasitology (4) Taxonomy, life hi story, physiology, eco logy, and morphology of an imal parasites with emphasis on those affect ing man. Three hours lectu re, fou r hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 11 2. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. 411 Biochemistry I (3) Structures and properties of biomole cular components of ce lls: including protein s, ca rbohyd rat es , lipids, nucl eo tides, nucl eic acids, vitam ins and coenzymes, kinetics and mecha nism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems. Prerequi site: Chemisuy 302. Alternate years. 412 Biochemistry II (3) Mathematical trea tment of bi oener get ics emphasizing major concepts and probl em so lving; prin cipl es of metabolic processes . Prereq ui site: Chemisuy 302 (Chemistry 402 recom, mended). Alternate years. 422 Laboratory in Biochemistry (2) An integrated laboratory course to accompany 411 ,412. Modern tech niques in mol ecular genetics, meta bolic processes, bioenergetics and enzyme mechanism. Six hours labora tmy: one hour discussion/ qui z. Pre requisite: Chemisuy 30 I and Biology 411. Offered upon sufficient demand. Lab fee: $60.
431 Developmental Biology (4) Analyzes the molecular, genetic and ce llular mechani sms which con trol deve lopment of body form and spe cialized cell types from a single fertil ized egg, and which maintain stable differentiated states in the adult. Lab ora tory emphasizes game togenesis , vertebrate emb1yo logy, histology and directed experimental manipulation of embryos. Prerequisite: 312. Alter nate years. Lab fee: $40. 440 Topics in Advanced Biology (2-3) One section offered each year upon suffi cient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section title). Topicsare the following: Endocrinology. Discusses molecular mechanisms of hormone synth esis, release and ac tion on target cells, with emphasis on mammalian neurosecre tory and endoc rin e sys tems, which coordinate speciali zed body fu nction and influence behavior. Prerequisites: I 12,281 and 312. Marine Ecology. Observation and fi eld experimentation with mari ne organisms. Collection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech niques. Prereq uisites: 352 and scuba certification. One hour lectu re, four hours laborato1y. Lab fee: $40. Immunology. A study of the struc tures and functions of the immune sys tem, humoral and cell mediated immunity and anal ys is of medically signifi cant disorders of the immune system. Prerequisites: 282 or 312. Microscopy. Theory and appli ca tion of bright field, dark fi eld, phase contrast, polarizing, scanning an d transmissi on microscopes. Prepara tion techniques of biological materials for, and observa ti on with elec tro n microscopes emphasized. Prerequi sites: 112 or 312. Lab fee: $40. Ornithology. Systematics, distribu tion, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification empha sized. Prerequisite: 100, I IO or 11 2. Transportation fee: $40. 450 Directed Research (1-4) Literature and laboratory or fi eld research of a specifi c subject or tech nique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, lab oratory investigation and technical writ ing. Requires a w1itten reporL Prereq uisite:junior or senior biological science major standing and consent one semes ter in advance. Lab fee: $40.
262 Natural History of Southern California (3)
A fi eld-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and ani mals found within the major plant and animal commun ities of Southern Cali fornia . Two hours lecture, four hours laborato1y/ field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: 100, 110 or 112. Transportation fee: $65. 281 Physiology (4) Asn1dy of the basic concepts of physi ological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated in tact organ ism including neural , muscular, and neuro-endocrine regu lato1y systems . Laboratory including human systems analys is and electrophysiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laborato1y. Prerequisite: Chem istry 105 or 11 2. Lab fee: $40. 282 Microbiology (4) A study of mi crobial organisms with emphasis on bacte ria and viruses , including their morphology, phys iol ogy, metaboli sm and genet ics; host parasite in teractions; humoral and ce ll-mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identifi cation and culture techniques. Three hours lecn1re, four hours laboratory. Prerequ isite: Chem
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istry I05 or II2. Lab fee: $40. 290 Natural History of Marine Mammals (1)
Biology and natural histo1y of marine mammals with spec ial 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 sexuality; phys ical fitness and disease; first aid including CPR. Three hours lecture. The course is designed for majors in phys ical education and/ or teaching credential candidates. Not for general education requirement in the sciences.
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