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LOWER DIVISION COURSES

100. General Biology (3) I, II

Prerequisite recommended: Concurrent registration in Biology 100L.

A beginning course in biology stressing processes common to living organisms. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 201, 202.

100L. General Biology Laboratory (1) I, II

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 100.

A laboratory course in biology stressing processes common to -living organisms. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 201, 202.

101. World of Animals (3)

Animal adaptation and diversity and their relationship to the development of evolutionary theory. Not open to biological sciences majors.

101L. World of Animals Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 101.

Laboratory course on evolution and diversity of animals involving field trips and laboratory investigations. Not open to biological -sciences majors.

130. World of Plants (3)

Basic structure and function of plants with emphasis on interrelationships of plants and man. Not open to biological sciences majors.

130L. World of Plants Laboratory (1)

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 130.

Observation, experimentation and demonstration of plants and their activities, emphasizing practical applications. Topics include plant cell structure and division, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, morphology, anatomy, asexual and sexual reproduction, growth and development, and diversity. Not open to biological sciences majors.

200. Concepts in Biology (3) I

Two lectures and one hour of discussion.

Prerequisite: First semester freshman standing.

Concepts and emphases of modern biology to include nature and methods of science, relationship between structure and function, homeostasis, genetic continuity, evolution, systematics and ecology. Designed for and enrollment limited to first semester freshmen whose preparation for the major includes Biology 201. Students with credit in Biology 200 and 201 will receive a total of four units toward a degree.

201. Principles of Organismal Biology (4) I, II

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory. Principles of biology covering all organisms, including systematics and diversity of bacteria, protista, fungi, plants and animals, and concepts of physiology, reproduction, development and differentiation, ecology, and the causes of the endangerment of a species.

202. Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology (4) I, II

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 200.

Principles of biology applying to all organisms, including cell structure, membrane transport, energy metabolism, cell division, -classical and molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, population genetics, mechanisms of evolution, and the basis of classification.

210. Fundamentals of Microbiology (4) I, II

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 202; or Biology 100, Chemistry 100 and 130.

For nursing and foods and nutrition majors. Study of microorganisms of the environment, including disease-producing organisms, their actions and reactions. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 350.

212. Human Anatomy (4) I, II

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 100 or 202.

Gross and microscopic anatomy of organ system of human body. (Formerly numbered Biology 150.) (This course to be offered as Biology 296, "Principles of Human Anatomy," for the 1997-98 academic year.)

215. Biostatistics (3) I, II

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and credit or concurrent registration in Mathematics 121 or 140.

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in biology, including design of experiments, and parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques. Students with credit or concurrent registration in the following lower division courses will be awarded a total of four units for the two (or more) courses: Biology 215, Economics 201, Engineering 140, Political Science 201, Psychology 270, Sociology 201, Statistics 119, 250. Same course as Biology 216-216L.

216. Biostatistics (2) (Summer only)

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and credit or concurrent registration in Mathematics 121 or 140.

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in biology, including the design of experiments, and parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques. Students with credit or concurrent registration in the following lower division courses will be awarded a total of four units for the two (or more) courses: Biology 215, 216, 216L, Economics 201, Engineering 140, Political Science 201, Psychology 270, and Sociology 201, Statistics 119, 250. Not open to students with credit in Biology 215.

216L. Biostatistics Laboratory (1) (Summer only)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 121 or 140; credit or concurrent registration in Biology 201.

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in biology, including the design of experiments, and parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques. Not open to students with credit in Biology 215.

224. Marine Topics at Sea World (1) (Offered only in Extension)

Prerequisite: College course in biology.

Marine topics of current interest. May be repeated with different topic and consent of instructor for maximum credit four units. See Extension catalog for specific content.

248. Careers in Biological Sciences (1) Cr/NC

Career opportunities in biological sciences. Specialists in major biological areas will present information about their fields and how best to prepare for careers.

250. Preprofessional Topics (1) Cr/NC

A. Topics in Medicine.

B. Topics in Dentistry.

C. Topics in Veterinary Medicine.

Designed to expose the preprofessional student to the profession of his/her choice through speakers and selected readings. Emphasis on alternatives and meeting stresses as a preprofessional student. Maximum credit one unit.

261. Human Physiology (4) I, II

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 100; Biology 100 or 202, 212; credit or concurrent registration in Chemistry 130.

Human function viewed from cellular through organ system levels of organization. Intended primarily for prenursing students. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 560 or 590. Students with credit in Biology 261 and 336 will receive a total of four units towards graduation.

277. Medical Terminology (2)

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Words and word components used in medical and allied medical practice translated, investigated, and applied.

291. Biology Laboratory (1) I, II

Prerequisites: Recommendation by department and consent of instructor.

Special course to allow makeup of program laboratory deficiencies. Student will be assigned to a laboratory section of the appropriate course.

A. Laboratory for Biology 201.
B. Laboratory for Biology 202.
C. Laboratory for Biology 215.

296. Experimental Topics (1-4)

Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.

299. Special Study (1-2)

Individual research experience and interaction with researchers at an introductory level. Projects involve approximately 45 hours of laboratory or fieldwork per unit and a research report. Hours are flexible and arranged between the student and the researcher. Maximum credit four units.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(Intended for Undergraduates)

Writing Requirements: Completion of the English Placement Test and Writing Competency requirements is a prerequisite for all upper division biology courses.

307. Biology of Sex (3) I, II, S

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological science course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological science is required.

Reproductive adaptations in humans, and comparatively in other species. Topics include sex differences, mate choice and mating behavior, fertility regulation, fertilization and embryonic development, sex ratios, parental investment, effects of aging, and life history strategies. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

315. Ecology and Human Impacts on the Environment (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. If a biological science course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological science is required.

Ecological characteristics of natural ecosystems and basic effects of human society upon those systems, emphasizing resource management, food production, global environmental problems, and future directions. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

318. The Origins of Life (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. A college level course in chemistry or physics. If a biological science course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological science is required.

Theories of chemical evolution with emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects involving geology, geochemistry, cosmochemistry and molecular biology. Not applicable to biological sciences majors. (Formerly numbered Natural Science 431.)

319. Evolution (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Modern theory of organic evolution with emphasis on processes involved as they relate to past, present, and future evolution of mankind. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 354 or 471.

320. Dinosaurs (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Rise and fall of dinosaurs, their biology, and evolutionary relationships. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

321. Human Heredity (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Selected principles of human inheritance with emphasis on relationships to other fields of human studies. Not open to students with credit in Biology 160 or to biology or microbiology majors; see Biology 352.

324. Life in the Sea (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Overview of complexity of marine life. Diverse interactions of organisms in the intertidal zone, over the continental shelves and in the open oceans. Current controversies concerning the marine biosphere. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

325. How Animals Work (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Adaption of animals, including insects, fish, birds and mammals, to their environment. Topics explore various physiological concepts utilized by animals to survive under strikingly different conditions. Not open to biological sciences majors, see Biology 560.

326. Plants, Medicines, and Drugs (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Medicinal plants, toxic-poisonous plants, herbal medicines, psychoactive plants, preparation of medicines and mechanisms of action; current research results on medicinal plants and drugs used in diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases. Not applicable to biological sciences majors. (Formerly numbered Biology 362.)

327. Conservation of Wildlife (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Global ecosystems and their dynamics, with emphasis on sustainable human use and preservation and biodiversity. Not applicable to biological sciences majors. (Formerly numbered Biology 454.)

330. Natural History of Animals and Plants (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Ecology, behavior, and diversity of animals and plants and their interactions; the evolution of natural history characteristics. Emphasis on local species. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

330L. Natural History of Animals and Plants Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 330.

Laboratory in natural history of animals and plants, with emphasis on field observations of the local species. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.

336. Principles of Human Physiology (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college course in biological sciences is required.

Systems of the human body, their interrelationships and control systems which regulate them. Not open to students with credit in Biology 261, 410, 560 or 590. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.

339. Sociobiology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 100 or 101 or Anthropology 102 or Psychology 101, and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences.

Biological bases of social behavior in animals with emphasis on altruism, aggression, territoriality, mating systems, mate choice, parental care, communication, cooperative hunting, and predator avoidance. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

340A. Preventive Dentistry Program (1-2) Cr/NC

Four hours of clinical and other activities per unit.

Prerequisites: Upper division standing and active predental file in the Preprofessional Health Advising Office.

Participation in clinic, dental observation, marketing activities and two field trips. Maximum credit four units. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

340B. Preventive Dentistry Leaders (2-4)

Four hours of activity per unit.

Prerequisites: Biology 340A and consent of instructor.

Supervision of one component of Preventive Dentistry Program. Maximum credit four units. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.

341. The Human Body (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences.

Survey of human body with emphasis on intricacy of design and integration of various organ systems. Not open to nursing, exercise and nutritional sciences, or biological sciences majors, or to students with credit in any college level human physiology or anatomy course.

350. General Microbiology (4) I, II

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215; Chemistry 231.

Actions and reactions of microorganisms in response to their environment, both natural and as changed by other organisms, including man. Also includes an introduction to pathogens.

352. Genetics and Evolution (3) I,II

Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215.

Principles of transmission genetics, population genetics, and evolution. Not open to students with credit in Biology 351, 357 or 546.

354. Ecology and the Environment (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Biology 201, 215; and Mathematics 122

Fundamental concepts in population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 353.

354L. Experimental Ecology (2)

One hour of discussion and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 354.

Methods of research in ecology; approaches to analysis of populations, communities, and ecosystems.

356. Cell Biology (5) I,II

Three lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215; Chemistry 361A; Physics 180A, 180B, 182A, and 182B.

Structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and cell organelles. (This course to be offered for the last time Fall 1997.)

359. Endangered and Extinct Species (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Examination of reasons that some plants and animals become rare, endangered and extinct. Emphasis on human activities as pressure that often leads to extinction.

365L. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory I (2)

Six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Chemistry 361A or 365.

Basic laboratory approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 356.

366. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology II (4)

Prerequisites: Chemistry 361A or 365 and credit or concurrent registration in Biology 365L.

Concepts of modern integrated molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. Not open to students with credit in Biology 356.

436. Human Physiology Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 336 or 590.

Laboratory work in human physiology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 261. (Formerly numbered Biology 336L.)

450. Development of Modern Biology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202.

History of development of modern biology stressing integration, organizing and understanding of modern topics or evolution genetics and developmental biology.

452. Biology Concept Development and Integration (3)

Two lectures and three hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Senior standing, or participation in a life sciences single subject credential program.

Development and integration of biological science content knowledge, introduction to learning theory, and transformation of knowledge. Designed for students preparing for the single subject teaching credential in life sciences.

460. Underwater Research Methods and Techniques (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 323 or Oceanography 306, and three upper division units in biology, Advanced Openwater or Scientific Scuba Diving Certification, diving skills proficiency evaluation, acceptable openwater diving equipment, medical examination, approval for scuba diving and waiver for scuba diving.

Preparation for scientific research underwater; scientific methods, techniques, operations and specialized equipment; scientific diver training and certification requirements; diving procedures and regulations; diving equipment; diving physiology hyperbaric conditions, fitness, practical diving skills, safety and emergency procedures.

462. Entomology (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Morphological and behavior adaptations, natural history, and overall importance of insects.

462L. Entomology Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 462.

External and internal structure of insects; insect classification.

465. Field Orientation in Environmental Health (1)

Forty hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites: Biology 350 and consent of Environmental Health Adviser.

Five days accompanying Environmental Health Specialists of the San Diego County Department of Health Services on their field rounds. Open only to Environmental Health majors.

467. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology III (4)

Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 366.

Advanced concepts of modern integrated cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Not open to students with credit in Biology 550.

472. Natural History of Vertebrates (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 352 or 354 if taken prior to Fall 1997.

Evolution and natural history of vertebrates, especially species of Southern California including use of keys for identifying vertebrates and tools for studying vertebrates in the field and laboratory.

474. Histology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201. Recommended: Biology 212.

Descriptive microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs of mammals with special emphasis on humans.

485. Principles of Immunology (2)

Prerequisite: Biology 202.

Basic areas of immunology to include inflammation, generation of immune response, antibody production, lymphocyte development and function, hypersensitivities and AIDS, major histocompatibility complex and cytokines. Designed to give a basic background in the immune system. Not open to students with credit in Biology 585.

496. Experimental Topics (1-4)

Selected topics. May be repeated once with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.

498. Laboratory Experience in Modern Industrial
Technology (1-5) Cr/NC I, II

Up to 20 hours per week in academic year, 40 hours per week in summer or winter sessions.

Prerequisites: Fifteen upper division units in biological sciences with grades of A or B and consent of instructor.

Practical laboratory experience in local industrial or SDSU campus laboratories emphasizing current technology. Maximum credit five units applicable to Recombinant DNA Technology certificate. Does not apply to biological sciences majors.

499. Special Study (1-3) I, II

Prerequisites: Upper division status in good standing and consent of instructor.

Individual research experience and interaction with researchers, on or off campus. Projects involve a total of approximately 45 hours of laboratory or fieldwork per unit and a research report. Hours are flexible and arranged between student and researcher. Maximum credit six units. Maximum six units applicable to the biology major for any combination of Biology 499, and Chemistry 499. Maximum three units applicable to the microbiology major or environmental health major for any combination of Biology 499 and Chemistry 499.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(Also Acceptable for Advanced Degrees)

Writing Requirements: Completion of the English Placement Test and Writing Competency requirements is a prerequisite for all upper division biology courses.

507. Topics in Ecology (2-4)

Two or three lectures and 0 to 6 hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 354 and as may be indicated in the Class Schedule.

Treatment of particular advanced aspects of ecology not covered in regular courses, including insect ecology, intertidal ecology, and ecology of the Colorado River Delta. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units. (Topics formerly offered under Biology 506 and 516.)

508. Coevolution (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 352 and 354.

Coevolution in interspecific interactions, like herbivory, predation, parasitism, competition, pollination, and mimicry.

510. Evolutionary Mechanisms (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 352.

Concepts in population genetics, quantitative genetics, adaptation, speciation, and macroevolution required to understand the mechanisms of evolution.

511. Conservation Genetics (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 352.

Application of population genetics concepts and techniques to conservation of endangered species, restoration, and management of genetic resources.

512. Evolution and Ecology of Marine Mammals (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 352 and 354.

Biology of marine mammals to include pinniped, cetacean and sirenian evolution, diet and foraging strategies, social organization, reproductive strategies, echolocation, diving physiology, and conservation.

513. Marine Microbiology (2)

Prerequisites: Biology 350 or an introductory course in microbiology and consent of instructor.

Microbiological population of estuary and ocean waters; interrelationships with other organisms and the physical and chemical environment.

514. Marine Plant Biology (4)

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Biology of algae and seagrasses, including identification, life histories, evolution, morphology, physiology, and ecology.

515. Marine Invertebrate Biology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Structure and function, ecology, behavior, physiology and phyletic relationships of marine invertebrate animals.

517. Marine Ecology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 354 or 515.

Ecological concepts as applied to pelagic and benthic marine organisms and their environment. Field and laboratory experience in oceanographic techniques, particularly the coastal environment.

519. Aquaculture (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Principles and practices of the farming of aquatic organisms.

520. Ichthyology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Identification, systematics, evolution, structure, physiology, behavior and ecology of fishes.

521. Advanced General Microbiology (2)

Prerequisites: Biology 350 or an introductory course in microbiology and consent of instructor.

Taxonomy, comparative physiology and ecology of representative microorganisms found in various natural environments.

521L. Advanced Microbiology Laboratory (2)

Six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 350, 365L, 366, and credit or concurrent registration in Biology 521 or 584.

Procedures and methods for isolation, characterization and identification of prokaryotes from soil, water and humans; includes both pathogenic and non-pathogenic prokaryotes.

524. Ornithology (4)

Two lectures, six hours of laboratory or field excursions, and a field project.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Study and identification of birds, especially those of the Pacific Coast and the San Diego region.

525. Mammalogy (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Evolution, systematics, distribution and ecology of mammals of the world.

527. Animal Behavior (4)

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 215; Biology 201 or Psychology 211 and 260 for psychology majors.

Biological bases of animal behavior with emphasis on the ethological approach, including the evolution and adaptive significance of behavior.

528. Mycology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

The structure, food relations, and classification of fungi.

530. Plant Systematics (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory, field trips.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Plant description, identification, classification, and nomenclature with emphasis on evolutionary patterns, interdisciplinary data acquisition, and phylogenetic analysis.

533. Plant Structure and Function (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Relationships between plant structure and function. Morphology and anatomy of vascular plants considering specific function of plant organs. Approaches to solve plant morphological problems. Techniques of plant anatomy.

539. Restoration Ecology (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 354.

Ecological concepts pertaining to the restoration of disturbed ecosystems, including plant establishment, stability of man-made ecosystems, below-ground biota, mineral cycling, succession, and other organisms and processes on disturbed lands.

540. Conservation Ecology (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 354.

Human impacts on ecosystems, the resultant endangerment and extinction of plant and animal species, and strategies for the protection and recovery of threatened forms.

543. Ecological Methods (1-3)

Three hours of laboratory (1 unit).

One lecture and three hours of laboratory (2 units).

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory (3 units).

Prerequisite: Biology 354.

Modular course in vegetation sampling, ecophysiological methods, plankton sampling, benthic community/population analysis, and ecological data analysis. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit three units.

545. Limnology (4)

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 354.

Biological, chemical, and physical considerations of inland waters.

549. Microbial Genetics and Physiology (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 350 or 366.

Physiology of microbial growth, bacterial structure and function, genetics of bacteriophages and bacteria.

550. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology (4) I, II

Prerequisites: Biology 352 and Chemistry 361A, 361B.

Gene structure, organization and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Mechanisms of RNA and protein synthesis. Dynamic aspects of the genome. (This course to be offered for the last time 1997-1998.)

551. Recombinant DNA (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Biology 350 and either 467 or 352, 356, and 550.

Theory and practice of recombinant DNA techniques.

551L. Recombinant DNA Laboratory (2)

Six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 350 and either 549 or 550, or Biology 467 and Chemistry 366L.

A laboratory course in recombinant DNA techniques.

554. Molecular Virology (2)

Prerequisites: Biology 350; Biology 356 and Chemistry 361B, or Biology 366.

Molecular aspects of structure, genetics, and replication of viruses, virus-host interactions, pathogenesis of virus infections, diagnostic virology, and antiviral vaccines and drugs; emphasis on human pathogens.

555. Principles of Electron Microscopy (1)

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and Physics 180B.

Principles of scanning and transmission electron microscopy including theoretical basis of sample preparation. (Formerly numbered Biology 593.)

556. Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory (2)

Six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 555.

Biological specimen preparation and operation of scanning electron microscope.

557. Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory (3)

One lecture and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 555.

Biological sample preparation and operation of transmission electron microscope.

560. Animal Physiology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202; Chemistry 361A or 365; Physics 180B, 182A, and 182B.

Physiology of vertebrate and invertebrate animals with emphasis on diversity of solutions to physiological problems and on functional integration of organ systems.

561. Radiation Biology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 100 or 201 and 202; Physics 180B, 182A, and 182B. Recommended: Biology 356 or 366.

Principles underlying radiological reactions of ionizing radiations. Effects of ionizing radiations at the biochemical, cell, organ, and organism levels.

561L. Radiation Biology Laboratory (2)

Six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 561.

The laboratory determination of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems.

563. Plant Physiology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 201, 365L, and Chemistry 361A or 365.

Activities of plants, including photosynthesis, ion transport, translocation, water relations, growth and development.

569. Molecular Pharmacology (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 366.

Molecular mechanisms of drug action emphasizing pharmacokinetics, drug-receptor theory, signal transduction, physiological effects of drugs on nervous cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Includes discussion of molecular approaches to rational drug design, development, and testing in the pharmaceutical industry.

570. Neurobiology (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 366 or 590 or Psychology 260.

Structure and function of the nervous system to include cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal excitability and synaptic function, nervous system development, cellular and systems analysis of sensory, motor and higher brain functions. Emphasis on experimental approaches.

575. Molecular Basis of Heart Disease (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 366 or 590.

Current literature on the molecular basis of disordered physiology leading to heart disease.

577. Embryology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202.

Studies in comparative gametogenesis, morphogenesis, and reproductive physiology.

582. Hematology (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 350.

Study of normal and pathological blood with chemical, physical and microscopic methods.

584. Medical Microbiology (2)

Prerequisites: Biology 356 or 366.

Discussion of major bacterial and viral pathogens; molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, microbial toxins and antimicrobial agents; immune response to microbial infections; biochemical and molecular diagnostics. Not open to students with credit in Biology 589.

585. Cellular and Molecular Immunology (3)

Prerequisites: Biology 356 or 366. Recommended: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 467 and Chemistry 366L.

Cellular and molecular aspects of the immune response. Genetics of immunoglobulins, major histocompatibility complex, lymphocyte development and their manifestations on immune responsiveness, lymphokines immunopathologies including AIDS, and contemporary immunological techniques. Not open to students with credit in Biology 485.

586. Medical Entomology (4)

Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Role of insects and other arthropods in the transmission and causation of human diseases and the important diseases of domesticated animals.

588. Parasitology (4)

Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 201.

Study of animal parasites with special reference to those of humans. Laboratory including identification of important human parasites, and collection and preservation of local forms.

590. Physiology of Human Systems (4)

Three lectures and one hour of discussion.

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202; Physics 180B, 182A, 182B. Recommended: Biology 356 or 366 or Chemistry 361A-361B.

Human physiology presented at both cellular and organ system levels; neurophysiology, muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology and respiration, kidney function, hormone function and reproduction. For students majoring in a natural science or pre-professional studies.

595. Computers in Biomedical Research (3)

Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 366 or 590. Recommended: Computer Science 107.

Application of micro- and minicomputers to tasks encountered by biomedical scientists in research laboratories (data acquisition and reduction, experiment control) and by physicians in medical care delivery (noninvasive imaging, clinical laboratory automation, patient file processing).

596. Special Topics in Biology (1-3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Advanced selected topics in modern biology. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree. Additional units acceptable with the approval of the graduate adviser.

597A. Univariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 350 or 352 or 354 or 356 or 366.

Application of univariate statistical techniques in biological sciences.

597B. Multivariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3)

(Same course as Statistics 555.)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisites: Biology 215, and 350 or 352 or 354 or 467.

Application of multivariate statistical methods in biological sciences.

GRADUATE COURSES
Refer to the Graduate Bulletin.



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