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Physiology .......... ..... ... ... ... ......................................................... 4 A study of the basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organism includ­ ing neural, muscular, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory including human systems analysis and electro­ physiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequ isite: Chemistry 105 or 112. Lab fee: $60. Microbiology ........ ... ........ ... ... ................... ... ... .. .. ...... .... ..... .. ... .. 4 A study of microbial organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses, including their morphology, physiology, metabolism and genetics; host parasite interactions; humora l and cell-me­ diated immunity. Laboratory practice in hand ling microorgan­ isms, including identification and culture techniques. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 105 or 112. Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Marine Mammals .. ......... ..... ............ .... 1 Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on California species. Health Science..... .............. .. ...... ... ... .... .. .. ....... .............. .... .. ..... 3 Fulfills the teacher certification requirement in health educa­ tion. Proper nutrition and obesity; menta l health and stress management; substance abuse (drugs, tobacco and alcohol); human sexuality; first aid including CPR; and physical fitness and disease. Three hours lecture. The course is designed for majors 1n physica l education and/or teaching credential candidates. Not for general education requirement in the sciences. Prosection .............................................................................. 1-2 An introduction to the human body th rough dissection and demonstration of a selected portion of a human cadaver. Thirty hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: consent. Dissection fee $60. (May be repeated for a maximum of two units credit) Neurobiology ..... .. ...... ........ ... .......... ......................................... 3 Analyzes neuroanatomy and synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction and between neurons of the CNS. Emphasis on understanding cellular organization and neu­ rophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate nervous system, with particular attention to the brain, visual system, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Alternate yea rs. Prerequisite: Biology 100 or 111, 111 L; and Chemistry 105 or 112. Cell and Molecular Biology .............................. ..... .. ... ... ... ... . 3 Discusses the molecular organization and function of cells and their organelles, with emphasis on chromosome struc­ tu1·e, gene expression, membrane structure and function, energy conversion, and experimental methods used to study subcellular components. Pre requisites: Biology 112, 112 L; and Chemistry 301, 311.

Laboratory in Cell and Molecu lar Biology ........ .............. 2 Practical application of traditional and current laboratory techniques used in research, including microscopy, histology, chromosomal ana lysis, isolation and purification of DNA, RNA and enzymes, DNA restriction mapping, cell transforma­ tion, analytical biochemistry, and cell culturing. Six hours of laboratory, one hour discussion/ quiz. Prerequisi tes: 112 and Chemistry 301 and 311. Must be taken concurrently with or subsequent to Biology 312. Lab fee: $75. Genetics .................................................................. ... ..... .... ...... .. 4 Integrates principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics toward understanding structure and function of the gene. Emphasizes quantitative analysis of genetic data and explores current issues of genetic engineering from technical and ethical viewpoints. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Pre­ requisites: Chemistry 310 and 311 Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Baja Ca lifornia ...... ............... ........... ...... 3 Systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of the com­ mon plants and animals of Baja. Emphasis on desert ecology, 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. BaJa Trip fee: $900. Invertebrate Biology ...... ... ..... ... .... ........ ... .. ... ... ...... .. ........ .... . 4 Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 and 110, or 111. Lab fee: $60. Mari ne Biology ..... ... ................................................................. 4 Introduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecological relationships. Research technol­ ogy emphasized through field trip observation and group experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 110, 112, 112 L. Lab fee: $60. Natural History of Southern Cal ifornia .. ... .. ...... .. ... .. .. ...... 3 A field-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and animals found within the major plant and an imal communities of Southern California. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/ field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: 110 or 112 L. Transportation fee: $60. 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. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Biology 111, 111 L, 112, and 112 L. Lab fee $60.

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