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 101 General Biology (3) GEB B.1.b.
Principles of cellular biology, heredity, ecology, and evolution, with emphasis on their relationship to human affairs. Not open for credit to students who have completed BIO 151 or BOT 121 or ZOO 131. 3 lectures.
BIO 105 General Biology Laboratory (1) GEB B.1.b.
Observations and experiences involving basic principles in the biological sciences. Emphasis on the diversity of living systems. Cell structure and function. Genetics and ecological relationships. 1 laboratory. Concurrent or previous enrollment in BIO 101.
BIO 127 Natural History: Animal Adaptations (3) GEB B.1.b.
Interpretation of structural and functional adaptations of animals; emphasis on phenomena readily observed in the field. Laboratory exercises emphasize insects as examples. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
BIO 128 Natural History: Animal Communities (3) GEB B.1.b.
Examination of local biotic communities, emphasizing identification and natural history of the animals which inhabit them. Field experience in local communities. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory, 2 Saturday field trips. Recommended: BIO 127.
BIO 129 Natural History: Plant Communities (3) GEB B.1.b.
Principles of field biology and ecology; laboratory and field study of land and freshwater plant communities, emphasizing identification of plants inhabiting them. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories, Saturday field trips. Recommended: BIO 128.
BIO 151 Introduction to Biology (5) GEB B.1.b.
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) GEB B.1.b.
Structure, ecology, reproduction, and evolution of fungi, cyanobacteria, algae, and plants. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 151.
BIO 153 Biology of Animals (5) GEB B.1.b.
Survey of the protist and animal kingdoms; fundamentals of animal form and function. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 151.
BIO 220 Physiology and Biological Adaptation (4) GEB B.1.b., E.2.
Physiological principles with integration of principles of adaptation of life processes among living organisms. Not open for credit to students who have completed ZOO 131. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion or simultaneous enrollment in college level chemistry.
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 153 or ZOO 131.