Etllllll COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Computer Sciences, and Physical Sciences are required including Chem. 105, 106, 301 and 302, Phys. JJl-112 or 211, and Math. 105 or 210. Bio. 312, 401 , 450 and 470 have been designated as the writing competency courses. Other upper divi sion biology course work may be used with the consent of the department.
Ill GENERAL BIOLOGY (4) Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics and development, human physiology, ecology and natural selection. Laboratory (4 hours) divided between observational and experi mental approaches, with emphasis on collection and interpretation of quantitative data. Lab fee: $20. 120 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3) Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Sections are offered each year upon An introduction to contemporary environmen tal problems emphasizing man's role in their cause and responsible stewardship of natural re sources, including such topics as biological diver sity, cycles in nature, population dynamics, pollu tion, progress, energy sources, natural resources, endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth. HUMAN BIOLOGY Selected body systems andlor diseases will be studied in detail. NUTRITION sufficient demand. HUMAN ECOLOGY Adetailed study of the basic nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also included is limited coverage of certain nutritional issues such as health foods , megavitamins, obesity, and food additives, as well as a computer-aided personal An investigative andlor identification ap proach to studying selected plant andlor animal groups. 130 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (1- 2) Directed research (literature or laboratory) in selected areas of biology with written andlor oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. Not open to Biology majors. 211 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) diet-analysis assignment. PLANT/ANIMAL STUDIES Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate phyla; laboratory dissectioc of invertebrates. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory Pre requisite: JOO and 110, or 111. Lab fee: $20. 221 MICROBIOLOGY (4) Astudy of microbial organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses, including their morphol ogy, physiology, metabolism and genetics; host parasite interactions; humoral and cell-mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling mi croorganisms, including identification and cul ture techniques. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory Prerequisites: Chemistry JOI or JOS. Lab fee $20. 222 BOTANY (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. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory Prerequisite: JOO or Ill. Lab fee $20.
262 NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (3) Afield-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and animals found within the major plant and animal communities of South ern California. Tho hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: JOO, 110 or 111. Trans portation fee: $35. 271 HUMAN ANATOMY (3) 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. Cadavers are used. 1wo hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory Lab fee: $20. 272 PHYSIOLOGY (4) A study of the basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the inte grated intact organism including neural, muscu lar, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Lab oratory including human systems analysis and electrophysiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory Prerequisite: Chemistry JOI or 105 . Lab fee: $20. 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 marine mammal conservation and biology. 300 HEALTH SCIENCE (3) Fulfills the teacher certification requirement in health education. Proper nutrition and obesity; mental health and stress management; substance abuse (drugs, tobacco and alcohol) ; human sex uality; physical fitness and disease; first aid. Three hours lecture. The course is designed for majors in physical education andlor teaching credential candidates. Not for general education require ment in the sciences. 301 VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) The biology of vertebrates, stressing structure and function. Laboratory dissection of representa tive vertebrates (shark, mud puppy, cat) empha sizes comparative anatomy. Prerequisites: 111 and 211. Alternate years. Lab fee: $20. 310 PROSECTION (1) 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 $25. (May be repeated for a maximum of two units credit). 311 NEUROBIOLOGY (4) Analyzes synaptic transmission at the neuro muscular junction and between neurons of the CNS. Emphasis on understanding cellular organi zation and neurophysiology of major subsystems of the vertebrate nervous system, with particular attention to the brain, visual system, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Laboratory (4 hours) study of sheep and human brain anatomy, with directed experimentation in electrophysiol ogy and pharmacology of the peripheral nervous system. Alternate years. Prerequisite: JOO or 111. Lab fee: $20.
Note: The eight units of general education science requirement are met by the completion of the major. Biological Education (Secondary) Requirements For the Bachelor of Science Degree Completion of the Biological Education pro gram fulfills the state requirement for a Life Sci ence Teaching Credential. Biology requirements are 40 units, including Ill , 211,222,272,312,322,342,401 , 450 or 470, and aminimum of 11 units of upper division electives. Eighteen units of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry and Math ematical and Computer Sciences are required in cluding Chem. 105, 106 and 301, and one Math. course. The student must serve as a Biology teaching assistant (Bio. 110 is recommended). The student must also have an advisor in the Department of Education. For the clear teaching credential the professional education courses re quired by the Department of Education are 300, 330, 425, 435 , 450, 452, and Bio. 300 After graduation Ed. 450, 452 and Bio. 300 may be taken. Bio. 312, 401, 450 and 470 have been designated as the writ ing competency courses. Other upper division biology course work may be used with the consent of the department. Note: The eight units of general education science requirement are met by the completion of the major. Department Minor The department minor requires 20 units, 12 of which must be upper division. General Biology (I 11) and Genetics (342) are required. The re maining elective units are to be approved by a departmental advisor. Admission Requirements High school requirements are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. Deficiencies can be fulfilled with permission from the Department of Biological Science. Biological Science Courses 100 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES - LECTURE (3) Unifying principles of biology with emphasis on human organ systems. No lab is required, but Bio. 110 is the lab course designed to accompany JOO. Bio. 100 without the lab (I 10) will not receive transfer credit at most other universities. Not open to biology majors. 110 OBSERVATIONAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Observational and investigative approach to surveying a range of biological organisms and examining selected human systems. Three hours laboratory, one hour lecture/discussion designed to be taken with Bio 100. Lab fee: $20.
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