COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
311 NEUROBIOLOGY (4) Brain structure and function. Psychological, neurophysiological and hormone correlates of behavior emphasized. laboratory study of brain anatomy, electraphysialagy, electrode implant techniques and hormone and drug experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: l00 or 111. lab fee: $20. 312 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3) The structure, function and methods of studying tissues, cells and organelles. Molecular, gene and chromosome biology. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion/quiz. Prerequisite: 111 , Chem istry 301. 322 LABORATORY IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2) laboratory study emphasizing cell and tissue culture tech niques, methodology in cell physiology, molecular biology, cytoge netics, photomicrography and histological techniques. Six hours laboratory, one hour discussion/quiz. Prerequisites: 111, Chemistry 301. lab fee: $35. 333 NATURAL HISTORY Of BAJA CALIFORNIA (3) Systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of the common plants ond animals of Ba io. Emphasis on desert ecology, bird and whole migrations. lecture and on extended field trip. Prerequi sites: 100 or 111 and 110. Tnp fee: $200. 342 GENETICS (3) Principles of heredity including Mendelian, molecular, cytoge netics and human genetics with emphasis on human genetic diseases. Prerequisite: l00 or 111. 352 MARINE BIOLOGY (4) Introduction to oceanography, morine plant and animal diversi ty, and ecological relationships. Research technology emphasizes through field trip observation and group expenmentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 110 or 111. lab fee: $20. 401 POPULATION BIOLOGY (4) Genetics, evolution ond ecology related to biological popula tions encompassing all living organisms; experimental genetics and field biology emphasized in laboratory. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 211 or 222. lab fee: $20. 402 PARASITOLOGY (4) Taxonomy, li fe history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 111 , 211. Alternate years. lab fee: $20. 411 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3) Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mechanism and regulation of enzyme action in biological systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302. Alternate years. 412 BIOCHEMISTRY II (3) Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing maior concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes, biological control and regulatory processes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 (Chemistry 402 recommended). 422 LABORATORY IN BIOCHEMISTRY (2) An integrated laboratory course to accompany 411 , 412. Modern techniques in molecular genetics, metabolic processes, biaenergetics and enzyme mechanism. Six hours laboratory. One hour discussion/quiz. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301. Alternate years. lab fee: $35. 431 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (4) Selected topics in developmental biology (plant and animal ) emphasizing molecular basis of differentiation, vertebrate embry ology, research literature, student discussion ond analysis of experimental design. laboratory emphasizing chick embryology, gametogenesis, microtechnique, system physiology, metamorpho sis ond directed experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 312, 322. Alternate years. lab fee: $20.
130 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (l-2) Directed research (literature or laboratory) in selectedareas of biology with wntten ond/ar oral presentations by students; in tended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. May be used for general education science requirements. 211 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate animal phyla; labo ratory dissection of invertebrates. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: l00 or 11 l. lab fee: $20. 221 MICROBIOLOGY (4) Beneficial and pathogenic significance of microorganisms (bac teria, fungi, protozoa, viruses); identification, control and method ology. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 or 105. lab fee: $20. 222 BOTANY (4) The study of the argons, tissues, functions and responses to environment of typical flowering plants and the morphology and life history of the moior plant groups. Some classification of local forms is included and a plant anatomy proiect is required using the scanning electron microscope. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: l00 or 111. lab fee: $20. 262 NATURAL HISTORY Of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (4) Common plants and animals of southern California emphasiz ing those easily observed and collected. life history, identification and ecological relationships of local forms stressed. Man's impact and usage of the southern California ecosystem. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (including four extended field trips). Prerequisites: l00, 110 or lll. Transpor tation fee: $35. 271 HUMAN ANATOMY (3) Basic structu re and function of the human body; laboratory dissection of a representative mammal and cadaver. l\111 hours lecture, one hour prelab, three hours laboratory. lab fee: $20. 272 PHYSIOLOGY (4) The basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell ta the integrated intact organism. Emphasis of cellular regulation and introduction to neural, musculor, hormonal and neura endocrine regulatory systems. laboratory including human sys tems analysis, histology and electrophysiology. Three hours lecture, one hour prelab, three hours laboratory Prerequisite: college chemistry. lob fee : $20. 290 NATURAL HISTORY Of MARINE MAMMALS (l) Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on the California gray whale. Teaching techniques for marine mammal conservation and biology. Observation of whale migration. Prerequisite: consent. 300 HEALTH SCIENCE (3) fulfills the teacher certification requirement in health educa tion. Proper nutrition and obesity; mental health and coping with stress; drugs, tobacco ond alcohol abuse; human sexuality; phys ical fitness and disease; first aid. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: maior in physical education and/or teaching credential candidate. Not for general education requirement in the sciences. 301 VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Biology of vertebrate animals with emphasis on camparitive anatomy; laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates (shork, mud puppy, cat). Prerequisites: 111 and 211 . Alternate years. lab fee: $20. 310 PROSECTION (l) An introduction ta the human body through dissection ond 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. )
440 TOPICS IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (2-4) One section offered each year upon sufficient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section tirie). Endocrinology Concepts of neurosecretion, hormone actions and the endo crine regulation to human physiology. Prerequisite: 111. Entomology Classification of and biology of economically important insects. Prerequisite: 211 or consent. Morine Ecology Observation and field expenmentation with manne organisms. Collection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech niques. Prerequisites: 352 and SCUBA certification. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. lab fee: $35. History and Philosophy of Biology Historical and philosophical developments leading to establish ment of biology as amodern science. Biologists, scientific method, theoriesof origins and evolution, bio-politics investigated. Prereq uisite: 111 or consent. Immunology The structures and functions of the immune system and antibody molecules. Analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system with a view toward further understanding of basic imunological principles. Basic aspects of cancer and cancer therapy that relate to immunology. Prerequisite: 221 or 312. lab Theory and application of bright field, dark field, phase contrast, polorizing, scanning and transmission microscopes. Prep aration techniques of biological materials for, and observation with electron microscopes emphasized Prerequisi tes: 111, 312. lob fee: $35. Ornithology Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. field identification emphasized. Prerequisite: 110 or 111 . Transportation fee: $40. 450 DIRECTED STUDY (l-3) literature ond laboratory research of a specific subiect or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experi mental design, laboratory investigation ond technical wnting. May be repeated for amaximum of three units. Prerequisite: iunior or senior biological science maior standing and consent one semester in advance. 460 PRE-MED PRACTICUM (l) Professionally supervised observation, demonstration and study in a local medical, dental or laboratory facility. Introduction to health care philosophies, hospital ond patient routines, person nel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices (phlebotomy credential with medical technology section). Case study and reseorch paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Prerequisite: iunior standing and petition filed with Pre-Medical Advisory Com mittee one semester prior to enrollment. Insurance fee: $20. fee: $30. Microscopy 470 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (l) literature research followed by oral presentation, group discus sion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit. Open to biology maiors only.
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