Biological Science cont.
through field trip observation and group experimentation. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: I 10 or 111. 401 POPULATION BIOLOGY (4) Genetics, evolution and ecology related to biological populations encompassing all living organisms; experimental genetics and field biology emphasized in laboratory. Three hours lecture , four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 211 or 222. 402 PARASITOLOGY (4) Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 111, 211. Alternate years. 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:
Marine Ecology Observation and field experimentation with marine organisms. Collection and analysis of ecological data using underwater tech niques. Prerequisites: 352 and SCUBA certification. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. Laboratory fee $35. History and Philosophy of Biology Historical and philosophical developments leading to establish ment of biology as a modern science. Biologists , scientific method , theories of origins and evolution, bio-ethics , bio-politics investigated. Prerequisite: 111. 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 immunological principles. Basic aspects of cancer and cancer therapy that relate to immunology. Prerequisite: 221. Microscopy Theory and application of bright field, dark field , phase contrast, polarizing, scanning and transmission microscopes. Preparation techniques of biological materials for, and observation with elec tron microscopes emphasized. Prerequisites: 111 , 312. Ornithology Systematics , distribution , physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Prerequisite: 110 or 111. Transportation fee: $40. 450 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Literature and laboratory research of a specific subject or tech nique in biology ; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, laboratory investigation , and technical writing. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Prerequi site: junior or senior biological science major standing and con (I) Professionally supervised observation, demonstration and study in a local medical , dental or laboratory facility. Introduction to health care philosophies , hospital and patient routines , personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices (phlebotomy credential with medical technology section). Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Prereq uisite : junior standing and petition filed with Pre-Medical Advis sent one semester in advance. 460 PREMED PRACTICUM
Chemistry 302. Alternate years. 412 BIOCHEMISTRY II (3)
Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major con cepts 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 , bioenergetics and enzyme mechanisms. Six hours laboratory. One hour discussion /quiz. Prerequisites: Chemistry 301. Alter nate years. Laboratory fee: $30. 431 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (4) Selected topics in developmental biology (plant and animal) emphasizing molecular basis of differentiation, vertebrate embryology, research literature , student discussion and analysis of experimental design. Laboratory emphasizing chick embryol ogy, gametogenesis, microtechnique, system physiology, meta morphosis and directed experimentation . Three hours lecture , four hours laboratory. Prerequisites : 312, 322 . Alternate years. 440 TOPICS IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (2-4) One section offered each year upon sufficient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section title). Endocrinology Concepts of neurosecretion , hormone actions and the endocrine regulation of human physiology. Prerequisite: 111. Entomology Classification of biology or economic importance of insects. Prerequisite: 202.
ory Committee one semester prior to enrollment. 470 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (I)
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 majors only.
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