BIO-BIOLOGY -- 2003-05 Catalog
Biological Science Department

BIO 100 Orientation to Biological Sciences (1) (CR/NC)

Career opportunities in the biological sciences, designing a career goal and a survey of departmental facilities and procedures related to research, study and graduation. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture.

BIO 111 General Biology (4) GE B2 & B4

Principles of cellular biology, heredity, ecology, biological diversity, and evolution, with emphasis on their relationships to human affairs. A Saturday field trip may be required. Not open to students who have completed BIO 115, BIO 151, or BOT 121. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

BIO 112 Environmental Biology and Conservation (4) GE B5

A biologically centered exploration of our planet focusing on natural resource conservation and contemporary environmental issues. Interactions between components of the biosphere and impacts of human society on interrelationships within ecosystems. Trends in natural resource conservation and biodiversity preservation. 4 lectures.

BIO 113 Animal Diversity and Ecology (4) GE B2 & B4

Animal diversity and ecology in aquatic and terrestrial communities including structural and functional adaptations of animals to their environment. Identification of common invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Field experience in local ecosystems. Saturday field trips. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

BIO 114 Plant Diversity and Ecology (4) GE B2 & B4

Plant diversity and ecology in aquatic and terrestrial plant communities including adaptations of plants to their environment. Identification of common, local native plants and plant communities, uses of native plants by Native Americans, and human impacts on native plant communities. Saturday field trips. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

BIO 115 Animal/Human Structure and Function (4) GE B2 & B4

Survey of the structure and function of animal cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, with examples drawn from vertebrates and invertebrates; emphasis will be on vertebrates, especially the human. Not open to students who have completed BIO 153. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Recommended prerequisite: a course in chemistry.

BIO 151 Introduction to Biology (5) GE B2 & B4

Fundamental principles of biology with emphasis on the physical and chemical basis of life, cytology, bioenergetics, storage, processing and expression of genetic information, ecology, evolution. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Recommended prerequisite: Concurrent or previous enrollment in college chemistry course.

BIO 152 Biology of Plants and Fungi (5)

Structure, ecology, reproduction, and evolution of fungi, cyanobacteria, algae, and plants. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 151.

BIO 153 Biology of Animals (5)

Survey of the protist and animal kingdoms; fundamentals of animal form and function. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 151.

BIO 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1-2)

Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Intended for lower division students in the Biological Sciences Department. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Credit does not apply to any concentration in the Biological Sciences Department. 1-2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

BIO 207 Resource Survey (3)

Introduction to survey and analysis methods used in locating and assessing biological resources. Map reading, compass and level surveys, map construction, descriptive statistics, and animal, plant, and social surveys. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 120.

BIO 213 Life Science for Engineers (2) GE B2

Fundamentals of life sciences: energetics, cell biology, molecular and classical genetics, microbiology, organismal biology, and ecology. For engineering students only. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 142 and CHEM 124. Co-requisite: ENGR/BRAE 213.

BIO 227 Wildlife Conservation Biology (4) GE B2

Historical development of wildlife biology and philosophies. Basic principles of ecology and evolution. Practices applied to wildlife. Current problems involving people-wildlife interactions with special reference to world biodiversity. 4 lectures.

BIO 228 Wildlife Biology Laboratory (1)

Recognition of important wildlife resources and presentation of life histories. Emphasis towards those forms that have been historically managed as game species and those currently considered endangered. Investigation of habitats common to various wildlife. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Concurrent or previous enrollment in BIO 227.

BIO 253 Orientation to the Health Professions (1) (CR/NC)

Participation in hospital activities and mental health services. Intended for medically oriented students. Total credit limited to 6 units with a maximum of 1 unit per quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent and one quarter of college chemistry and BIO 115 or BIO 153.

BIO 301 Environmental Science and Human Ecology (4)

Introduction to natural processes regulating renewable and non-renewable physical, chemical, and biological resources. Human population ecology and the influence and interactions of human populations on/with physical, chemical, and non-human biological resources. Principles of management, environmental science, and conservation biology that lead to equilibrium or self-sustaining conditions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 151.

BIO 302 Human Genetics (4) GE B5

Basic principles of human inheritance, including the transmission of genetic traits, chromosomal abnormalities and their effects, gene structure and function, mutations and mutagenic agents, cancer genetics, population genetics, and principles of genetic counseling. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: one course from GE Area B1 (Recommended: STAT 217 or STAT 218), and one course from GE Area B2.

BIO 303 Survey of Genetics (3)

Principles of heredity and variation. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One quarter of college biology and one quarter of college mathematics. Recommended: College level course in statistics.

BIO 305 Biology of Cancer (4) GE B5

Introduction to the causes, characteristics and treatment of human cancer. Topics include effects of carcinogens and radiation; the genetics of cancer; molecular, cellular and physiological changes; common cancers such as lung, skin, and leukemia; conventional chemotherapy and new treatments. Not open for major credit in Biological Sciences, Microbiology or Biochemistry. 2 lectures, 2 seminars. Prerequisite: A college-level course in biology and junior standing.

BIO 306 Applications of Biological Concepts (4)

Applications of basic biological concepts with special reference to how these concepts can be presented and developed in elementary schools. Emphasis is on hands-on activities, problem solving and computer assisted instruction modules in biology. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Two of the following: BIO 113, BIO 114, BIO 115.

BIO 307 World Aquaculture: Applications, Methodologies and Trends (4) GE Area F

Life histories and habitats of important species of fishes, invertebrates. Methodologies for the commercial propagation of specific forms. Global and regional coverage, including socioeconomic trends, controversies and applications in developed and less developed regions of the world. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: One course in biology (BIO, ZOO, BOT or MCRO prefix), completion of GE Area B, and junior standing. Biological Sciences majors will not receive GE Area F credit.

BIO 311 Radiation Biology (3)

Review of production and characteristics of non-ionizing and ionizing radiation; interaction and effect of radiation on living cells, tissues, organs, and organisms; introduction to use of radioisotopes; radiation protection and dosimetry; impact of nuclear energy on the biological world. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 128 and one of the following: BIO 111, BIO 115, BIO 151, BOT 121.

BIO 317 The World of Spatial Data and Geographic Information Technology (4) GE Area F
(Also listed as FNR/GEOG/LA 317)

Basic foundation for understanding the world through geographic information and the tools available to utilize spatial data. Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies, including their scientific basis of operation. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Any CSC course, completion of GE Area B, and junior standing. Earth Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Social Sciences (Environmental Geography concentration) majors will not receive GE Area F credit.

BIO 322 Introduction to Electron Microscopy (2)

Introduction to principles and theory of scanning and transmission electron microscopy including instruments utilized in study of biological and nonbiological specimens. 1 lecture, 1 activity. Prerequisite: BIO 115 or BIO 151, BOT 121 or consent of instructor.

BIO 325 General Ecology (4)

Interactions between living organisms and their environment in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and BIO 153.

BIO 327 Wildlife Biology Methods (5)

Methods for gathering information for management of wildlife. Use of the literature, inventory of plants and animal populations, use of maps, sexing and aging, trapping, handling, and marking techniques, physiological indices, and radio telemetry. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 227.

BIO 328 Marine Biology (5)

Introduction to the functional biology of marine plants and animals and the processes that underlie their distribution and abundance in open oceans, coastal regions, estuaries, and wetlands. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Several field trips. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and BIO 153.

BIO 342 Computer Applications in Biology (3)

Applications of computers and data processing technology to the understanding and solving of specific problems in biology. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: One college level course in biological science and one course in computer science.

BIO 343 Principles of Systematic Biology (4)

Introduction to the concepts, methods and data used to define and recognize the units of biological diversity, including a survey of various types of molecular and morphological data and computer programs used in their analysis. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO 150 series, BIO 303 or BIO 351, and STAT 218 or equivalent.

BIO 351 Principles of Genetics (5)

Principles of genetics and genetic analysis, including underlying molecular mechanisms. Subjects include gene structure and function, inheritance patterns, regulation of gene expression, mutation, recombination, recombinant DNA technology and an introduction to population genetics. 5 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 151 and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 217/317. Recommended: BIO 152, BIO 153, statistics, biochemistry.

BIO 375 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2)
(Also listed as CHEM 375)

Techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology, plasmid DNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction endonuclease mapping, transduction, transformation, and gene cloning. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: MCRO 221 or MCRO 224, and BIO 351 or CHEM 373.

BIO 391 Spring Field Quarter I – Field Ecology (4)

Field studies of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of California. Investigation of habitat diversity, environmental factors, composition and functional biology, and seasonal progression of animal and plant communities. Several extended field trips. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Completion of introductory biology series (BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 153), BIO 325; corequisite: BIO 392, BIO 393, BIO 400 (2 units). Spring quarter only.

BIO 392 Spring Field Quarter II – Field Botany (4)

Terrestrial and aquatic plant communities of California. Field identification of native and introduced plants in nature. Factors affecting plant distribution and relationships. Several extended field trips. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Completion of introductory biology series (BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 153), BIO 325, BIO 343; corequisite: BIO 391, BIO 393, BIO 400 (2 units); recommended: BOT 313. Students completing BIO 392 will not be able to receive degree credit for BOT 333 as well. Spring quarter only.

BIO 393 Spring Field Quarter III – Field Zoology (4)

Terrestrial and aquatic animal communities of California. Natural history, population and community ecology, and identification of vertebrates and invertebrates. Determinants of animal distribution. Major mechanisms determining diversity. Several extended field trips. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Completion of introductory biology series (BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 153), BIO 325, BIO 343; corequisite: BIO 391, BIO 392, BIO 400 (2 units). Spring quarter only.

BIO 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1-2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

BIO 414 Evolution (4)

Scientific evaluation of the theories, mechanisms, and evidences concerning biological evolution. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: BIO 303 or BIO 351.

BIO 415 Biogeography (4)

Plant and animal distribution patterns in relation to past and present physical and biotic factors; survey of major biomes with major emphasis on North and South America. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 325.

BIO 418 Limnology (4)

Biological, physical, and chemical dynamics of aquatic systems surrounded by land including lakes, streams and estuaries. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 325. Recommended: One college level course in chemistry.

BIO 419 Ecological Methodology (4)

Introduction to quantitative methods used in ecology with an emphasis on the design and analysis of field studies. Population estimates, sampling design and analysis, and the determination of community structure. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: STAT 218 or equivalent. and one course in upper division ecology. Recommended: (BIO 325, BOT 326, or BIO 418) and STAT 313.

BIO 420 Spatial Information in Ecology (4)

Concepts and applications of Global Positioning Devices, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Image Analysis in addressing spatial questions within the fields of wildlife management, ecology and field botany. Emphasis on actual case studies. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 325 or equivalent.

BIO 421 Wetlands (4)
(Also listed as FNR/SS 421)

The formation, characteristics, and functions of wetlands. Genesis of hydric soils. Plant adaptations to saturated soils. Wetlands as wildlife habitat. Policies and social issues associated with wetlands. The procedures of wetland delineations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 128, BOT 223, SS 321.

BIO 424 Organizing and Teaching Biological Sciences (3)

Objectives, content, techniques, material, and recent trends of successful instruction in secondary school biology. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIO 427 Wildlife Management (4)

Important habitats, such as riparian, wetlands, etc. and habitat features important to wildlife, such as vegetation types and snags. Basic concepts of wildlife management. Emphasis on planning and designing habitats to meet the needs of wildlife. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 325.

BIO 431 General and Cellular Physiology (4)

Physiological processes in cells and organisms, including membrane phenomena, metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and cellular events associated with excitable cells and tissues. Current theories of biochemical, cellular, and organ system control mechanisms. Classical and current experimental techniques. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BIO 153, and CHEM 212/312. Recommended: STAT 218.

BIO 432 Vertebrate/Human Systems Physiology (4)

Physiological mechanisms associated with several of the organ systems of humans and other vertebrates, including respiration and metabolism, circulation, digestion, water/ion regulation, and excretion. Various functional aspects, including cellular mechanisms, and how the mechanisms are integrated into the organism as a whole. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 431.

BIO 433 Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology (4)

Introduction to the endocrine and reproductive systems of vertebrates, particularly humans. Topics include actions of hormones, mechanisms of hormone action, relationship between nervous and endocrine systems, assays of hormones, selected clinical aspects of endocrinology and in vitro fertilization experiments. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 431.

BIO 434 Environmental Physiology (4)

Comparative physiological mechanisms involved in the regulation of oxygen uptake, water and ion balance, and temperature regulation in animals. Emphasis is placed on physiological adaptations which maintain or restore homeostasis in animals which are subjected to environmental changes. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 153, CHEM 212/312. Recommended: BIO 325 and BIO 431.

BIO 435 Plant Physiology (4)

Consideration of the principal physiological and biochemical processes of plants with emphasis on water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and the physiology of plant development. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121 or BIO 152, CHEM 212/312.

BIO 437 Marine Resources (4)

Biology of historical, current and potential marine resources including both technical means used to harvest and biological factors important in achieving a sustainable yield. Identification, life histories, ecology, culture and economics of pertinent organisms. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 152, BIO 153.

BIO 438 Aquaculture (4)

Propagation and rearing of fishes, invertebrates and algae from marine, freshwater and estuarine habitats. Current methodologies and general life histories. Global perspective including aquacultural development in developed and developing countries. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 153, ZOO 322, ZOO 336 or consent of instructor.

BIO 444 Population Ecology (3)

Growth, fluctuations, balance, and natural mechanisms controlling terrestrial wildlife populations. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 325 or one course in ecology.

BIO 447 Bioinformatics Applications (4)

Introduction to new problems in molecular biology and current computer applications for genetic database analyses. Use of software for: nucleic acid, genome and protein sequence analysis; genetic databases, database tools; industrial applications in bioinformatics; ethical and societal concerns. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Basic biology (BIO 111 or BIO 151), or consent of instructor; basic genetics (BIO 351 or CHEM 373) recommended.

BIO 450 Undergraduate Laboratory Assistantship (1–4) (CR/NC)

Assisting the instructor in teaching and supervising undergraduate laboratories in the Biological Sciences Department. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair.

BIO 452 Cell Biology (4)

Introduction to cell structure and function, energy conversions, protein sorting, signaling, cytoskeleton, cell adhesion and the cell cycle. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 351 or CHEM 373 and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 217/317. Recommended: Course in biochemistry.

BIO 461, 462 Senior Project (3) (2)

Projects are selected from typical problems which graduates may meet in areas of their future employment. Results are presented in written reports. BIO 461: 3 laboratories. BIO 462: 2 laboratories.

BIO 465 Communicating Biology (4)

Intensive approach designed to improve communication skills in biology. A combination of writing assignments and oral presentations to target a range of audiences and scientific sub-disciplines. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: completion of GE Area A, junior standing in biology and consent of instructor.

BIO 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIO 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIO 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)

Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

BIO 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

BIO 500 Individual Study (1–3)

Advanced study planned and completed with the approval of and under the direction of a member of the department faculty. A written scholarly presentation of the results of each BIO 500 project must be included in the graduate student's departmental file. Not open for credit to students in the thesis program. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

BIO 501 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4)

Principles of molecular and cellular biology including gene function and regulation, energetics, protein trafficking, cytoskeleton, signaling, adhesion and the cell cycle. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 502 Biology of Organisms (4)

Genes and proteins that regulate the development and evolution of animals and plants. Role of homeotic and nonhomeotic genes. Importance of signal transduction pathways and regulation of the cell cycle. Role of oncogenes and mutant tumor suppressor genes in the development of cancer. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; BIO 501, BIO 351, or CHEM 373.

BIO 503 Population Biology (4)

Considerations of theory and practice in population ecology, evolutionary biology and biosystematics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 515 History of Biology (3)

Analysis of historical attempts to solve biological problems. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 524 Developmental Biology (4)

Consideration of developmental phenomena and principles with an emphasis on the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. Focus on animals, both vertebrate and invertebrate. Topics include fertilization, gastrulation, axis determination, cell differentiation and organ formation. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Recommended: BIO 501 and BIO 502.

BIO 531 Theory and Prediction in Ecology (3)

Directed group study and lectures on selected topics in ecology. Emphasis on an in-depth study of a restricted topic. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 542 Multivariate Biometry (4)

Studies in continuous multivariate statistics, including the multivariate linear model, principal components and factor analysis, discriminant analysis, clustering, and canonical correlation. Use of MINTAB and SAS throughout. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Two courses in statistics or consent of instructor.

BIO 570 Selected Topics in Biology (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for graduate students. Class Schedule will list topics for selection. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 575 College Teaching Practicum (4) (CR/NC)

Part-time teaching assignment in an undergraduate college classroom. Includes teaching and related activities under the supervision of a professor in Biological Science. Total credit limited to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 4 activities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and evidence of satisfactory preparation in biology. Department chair and graduate coordinator's approval required.

BIO 585 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)

Advanced study, analysis and part-time work experience in student's career field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

BIO 590 Seminar in Biology (1)

Problems and topics in advanced biology selected according to the interest and needs of the students enrolled. Total credit limited to 5 units. 1 two-hour seminar. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BIO 595 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Advanced study, analysis and full-time work experience in student's career field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

BIO 599 Thesis (3)

Individual research under the general supervision of the faculty, leading to a graduate thesis of suitable quality. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, and consent of thesis committee.