BIO 300 Biology of Cancer (2)
Molecular, cellular and immunological aspects of cancer. Types of cancer and modes of treatment. Environmental, psychological and sociological implications. Cancer research. Not for Biology credit for Biological Sciences majors. 2 lectures.
BIO 301 Human Ecology (3) GEB B.1.b.
Examination of the ways in which humans are dependent on their environment, their ability to modify it, and the results of such modification. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One quarter of biological science.
BIO 302 Human Genetics (3) GEB B.1.b.
Basic principles of human inheritance. Transmission of genetic traits, chromosomal anomalies of humans, gene action, mutations and mutagenic agents, eugenics, and principles of genetic counseling. Not for Biology credit for Biological Sciences majors. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One course in college biology (preferably BIO 101, BIO 151, or ZOO 131).
BIO 303 Survey of Genetics (3) GEB B.1.b.
Principles of heredity and variation. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One quarter of college biology and one quarter of college mathematics. Recommended: STAT 211 or STAT 218.
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: BIO 101 and BIO 105, or equivalent.
BIO 311 Radiation Biology (3) GEB B.1.b.
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 122 or CHEM 128 and one of the following: BIO 101, BIO 151, BOT 121, ZOO 131.
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 151, BOT 121 or ZOO 131 or consent of instructor.
BIO 323 Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory (1)
Techniques of using the scanning electron microscope including preparing, examining and interpreting biological and nonbiological materials. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: BIO 322.
BIO 324 Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory (2)
Applications of transmission electron microscopy including in-depth training in specimen preparation and use of the microscope. Design of experiments and interpretation of results will be included in laboratory. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in: BIO 322.
BIO 325 General Ecology (4) GEB B.1.b.
Interactions between living organisms and their environment in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and BIO 153.
BIO 328 Marine Biology (4) GEB B.1.b.
Biological and environmental studies of marine organisms, with emphasis on their economic importance. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BIO 153, or consent of instructor.
BIO 334 Limnology (4) GEB B.1.b.
Biological, physical, and chemical dynamics of aquatic systems surrounded by land. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 325. Recommended: One college level course in chemistry.
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 351 Principles of Genetics (5)
Introduction to transmission genetics and to the structure, function and regulation of proteins and nucleic acids. 5 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 153, and CHEM 326. Biochemistry is recommended.
BIO 352 Cell Biology (4)
Introduction to eukaryotic gene regulation, cell development, protein sorting, signalling, cell adhesions, cell junctions, cell cycle and cytoskeleton. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 351.
BIO 353 Cell Biology Laboratory (2)
Techniques used in biotechnology, including plant and animal cell culture, prokaryotic and eukaryotic transformation, restriction digests, cloning, expression vectors, genomic and plasmid DNA extraction. Southern blots, and PCR. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 351.
BIO 375 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) (Also listed as CHEM 375) GEB B.1.b.
Techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology, plasmid DNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction endonuclease mapping, transduction, transforma-tion, and gene cloning. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BACT 221 and BIO 303 or BIO 351 or CHEM 373.
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. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
BIO 414 Evolution (3)
Scientific evaluation of the theories, mechanisms, and evidences concerning biological evolution. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 303 or BIO 351.
BIO 415 Biogeography (3)
Plant and animal distribution patterns in relation to past and present physical and biotic factors; continent by continent survey of biogeography with major emphasis on North America. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 325.
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 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 326. Recommended: STAT 218.
BIO 432 Vertebrate Systems Physiology (4)
Physiological mechanisms associated with several of the organ systems of 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 vertebrate animals.Topics include classical actions of hormones, mechanisms of hormone action, relationship between nervous and endocrine systems, assays of hormones, and selected clinical aspects of endocrinology. 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 326. 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 326.
BIO 437 Marine Resources (3)
Resource status of present and potential biological marine resources of the sea. Identification, life history, ecology, culture and economics of pertinent organisms. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and ZOO 336.
BIO 442 Biometry (4)
Design of biological experiments with emphasis on sampling methods, data collection, mensuration, and analysis of field and laboratory data. 3 lectures, 1 recitation. Prerequisite: One year of biology, STAT 218 or STAT 321 and completion of computer literacy requirement.
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. Minimum 150 hours total time.
BIO 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
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 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIO 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-2)
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 4 units. 1 to 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIO 475 Tissue Culture Techniques (4) (Also listed as CHEM 475)
Introduction to the principles and methods of tissue culture with emphasis on the manipulation and study of animal cells. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BACT 221, BIO 303 or BIO 351 and CHEM 328 or CHEM 371.
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.