Department Offerings

The following information is current as of August, 2014.

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Course #	Title	Units	Prerequisites	Description
Biology 109	Fundamentals of Biology	3	None	Principles of biology stressing the relationship of all organisms from anatomical, physiological and ecological points of view. Includes cell machinery, genetics, reproduction, embryology, animal behavior, botany, ecology, evolution and human physiology. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 109L recommended. Not open to students who are enrolled in or have credit in Biology 159. Designed for non-biology majors.
Biology 109H	Honors Fundamentals of Biology	3	A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above	Traditional Biology enriched in breadth and depth by extensive outside reading assignments and guest lecture presentations. Emphasis is on individual preparation for discussion and analysis of pertinent topics using critical oral and written expression. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 109L is recommended. Designed for non-biology majors.
Biology 109 L	Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory	1	Biology 109 or 159 or concurrent enrollment	Laboratory experiments to identify and illustrate significant organisms and their structures. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of all organisms from an anatomical, physiological, and ecological framework. Content correlates to Biology 109 or 159 lecture material.
Biology 111	Marine Biology	4	None	This course covers basic concepts of marine ecosystems including oceanographic principles, ecology, and a survey of marine habitats and diversity of marine organisms. Field trips may be required.
Biology 115	Concepts in Biology for Educators	4	None	An investigation in the basic principles of Biology and Science with content appro- priate for future multiple-subject teachers and secondary through high school. The course material is presented within the context of the human experience and includes cell biology, physiology, genet- ics, evolution, ecology, animal behavior, and the interaction of humans with the environment. The course is taught from an inquiry-based strategy using active learning. May be repeated.
Biology 127	Ecology	1	None	Introduction to the basic principles of ecology. Study of ecosystems, biomes, and the relationships of plants and animals in the natural world. Weekend camping field course.
Biology 128	Natural History of the California Coast	1	None	An ecological study of plant and animal life of the southern and central California coast. Weekend camping field course. May be repeated.
Biology 129	Ecology of Southern California	1	None	Identification and study of the plants and animals of the ocean, mountain and desert regions of Southern California with emphasis on the organisms relationship to their environment. Weekend camping field course.
Biology 131	Natural History of the Southwest	3	None	An ecological study of mountain, canyon and desert ecosystems of the Southwestern United States. Animal and plant identification, geology, and environmental problems will be emphasized. Weekend camping field course.
Biology 132	Natural History of Death Valley	1	None	Ecological relationships of desert plant and animal life will be observed and studied. Weekend camping field course. May be repeated.
Biology 133	Desert Biology	1	None	A survey of desert plants and animals with emphasis on their identification, evolution and adaptations to an arid environment. Weekend camping field course.
Biology 139	Health Microbiology	4	None	Presents practical and theoretical aspects of medical microbiology to meet the needs of those in allied health professions. Provides basic knowledge of the microbial world by covering diversity, structure, metabolic and genetic characteristics, cultivation and control. Emphasis is placed in human-microbe interactions especially infectious diseases. Laboratory deals with identification, growth, and control of microorganisms. Prior completion of Biology 109 or 149 recommended.
Biology 149	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4	None	Human anatomy and physiology stressing the interrelationships between normal structure and function. Designed for students in the allied health sciences, particularly those desiring the two-year RN degree. May not meet requirements for physical education or BSN majors.
Biology 169	Natural History of the Sierra Nevadas	1-3	None	A field study of the ecology, geology, and history of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Animal and plant studies, environmental problems and wilderness preservation will be emphasized. Weekend camping field course.
Biology 177	Human Genetics	3	None	Introductory course in genetics. Topics include the principles of Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of mitosis and meiosis, process of transcription, translation and protein synthesis, non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, the cell cycle, and cell structure. Discussions relevant to current social concerns about genetics covering topics such as cloning, DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, prenatal diagnosis, gene therapy and the Human Genome Project.
Biology 190	Introduction to Biotechnology	3	None	This course will define the field of biotechnology and provide students with a brief history of its development, an understanding of the foundational molecular biology principles relating to its modern industrial practices and appli- cations, create an awareness of bioethics, and introduce students to the variety of jobs available in this field. This course will allow students to acquire the basic foundational knowledge and skills for the biotechnology field. Industry practices and ethics will be emphasized.
Biology 191	Biotech A: Basic Skills	4	None	Introduction to the fundamental skills necessary for any biotechnology labora- tory. Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook, preparation and sterilization of solutions, reagents and media, utilization of good aseptic technique, proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, adherence to quality control protocols, and lab safety regulations.
Biology 192	Biotech B: Proteins	4	Biology 191 with a minimum grade of C	Fundamental skills in applied biotechnology necessary for any biotechnology laboratory but particularly focused on downstream manufacturing processes in biomanufacturing. Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook, preparation and sterilization of solutions, reagents and media; utilization of good aseptic technique; proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment; adherence to quality control protocols and lab safety regulations; in vitro translation, large scale expression, purification, modification, western blot analysis, ELISA, antibody tagging, and fluorescent microscopy. Compliance with industry standards and regulation will be incorporated in course procedures.
Biology 193	Biotech C: Nucleic Acids	4	Biology 191 with a minimum grade of C	This course introduces the fundamental skills in applied biotechnology focusing on the upstream research and develop- ment process. Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook; preparation and sterilization of solu- tions, reagents and media; utilization of good aseptic technique; proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment; adherence to quality control protocols and lab safety regulations; DNA/RNA ex- traction and purification, bioinformatics, polymerase chain reaction, electrophore- sis, DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA technology, DNA cloning, fluoresence in situ hybridization, and Southern blot analysis, and in vitro transcription. Compliance with industry standards and regulations will be incorporated into course procedures
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Biology 194	Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences	2	None	This course will cover quality assurance and regulatory compliance for the biosci- ence industries. Topics will span quality control and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, biomedical device and food industries. Theories and ap- plication of quality assurance and quality control will be presented and several different quality systems will be discussed such as cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO9000 (International Standards Organization), Six Sigma and Lean.
Biology 195	Biotech: QC Microbiology	2	Biology 229 with a minimum grade of C	This course will cover the skills necessary to work in a regulated quality control microbiology laboratory.
Biology 197	STEM Internship/Work Experience	1-16	Biology 193 and 194 with a minimum grade of C	Supervised paid or volunteer experience in student’s major including new or ex- panded responsibilities. 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of unpaid work equals one unit. Course may be taken 4 times for a maximum of 16 units of occupational cooperative work experience credit. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
Biology 200 (Env St 200) (Sci 200)	Environment of Man	3	None	A biological and physical science introduction to environmental problems such as energy, resources, pollution, land use, population and food, including economic and political factors. A natural science elective. (Same as environmental Studies 200 and Science 200.)
Biology 211	Cellular and Molecular Biology	5	Mathematics 080 with a grade of C or better.	An investigation into the molecular and cellular basis of life, including the evolution of cells, cell structure and function, energy information flow, cellular reproduction, genetics, and the molecular basis of inheritance. Required of majors in Biology, Medicine, Forestry, and Agriculture. This course is a prerequisite for Biology 212 and Biology 214. Prior completion of Chemistry 119 or 209 or equivalent recommended.
Biology 212	Animal Diversity and Ecology	5	Biology 211 with a grade of C or better.	A study of ecological principles, and relationships between animal diversity and ecosystems. Habitat, populations, ecological interactions, and environmental influences are stressed while surveying animal diversity and addressing structure, function, behavior, and adaptation of major taxonomic groups. required of majors in biology, medicine, forestry and agriculture. Field trips required.
Biology 214	Plant Diversity and Evolution	5	Biology 211 with a grade of C or better.	Principles and processes of evolution leading to biodiversity. Survey of the organisms, viruses, prokaryotes, fungi, algae, and plants with emphasis on evolutionary adaptations of the anatomy, physiology, and life cycles of these organisms. Field trips required.
Biology 217	Pathophysiology	2	Biology 149, 239 or 249	Covers dynamic aspects of human disease. Links sciences of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry with their application to clinical practice for health professionals.
Biology 229	General Microbiology	5	Biology 109/109H and 109L, or 139, or 149, or 211 or Chemistry 119 or 209	Introduction to microorganism, their classification, structure, biochemistry, growth control and their interactions with other organisms and the environment. Designed for biology, preprofessional, and prenursing (BSN) majors.
Biology 239	General Human Anatomy	4	None	Structure of the human body. Systems, organs, and tissues are studied from human skeletons, models, charts, slides and CD-ROM programs. Laboratory includes the dissection of a cat; and periodic demonstrations of a prosected cadaver as available.
Biology 249	Human Physiology	4	Biology 239	Microscopic, macroscopic and dynamic view of the human physiological processes. The lecture portion includes a thorough consideration of both "cell and systems" physiology. Laboratory work includes the use of techniques used in basic research, an introduction to the use of standard medical equipment and the performance of medical laboratory tests. Non-invasive experiments are performed on students enrolled in the class.
Biology 259	Environmental Biology	4	None	Introduction to Environmental Biology. Includes study of ecosystems, population dynamics, classification, diversity of plant and animal species, effects of pollutants at both the cellular and organismal levels and principles of ecology. (Same as Environmental Studies 259.)
Biology 290	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	5	Biology 211 and Chem 209 with a grade of C or better.	Introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology. Included are discussions of biological macromolecules, energy production, metabolic pathways and regulation, genetic code, genomics, DNA replication, transcription and RNA processing, translation, and gene regulation. Laboratory activities will include use of visible and UV spectroscopy, chromatography, cell fractionation, ultracentrifugation, protein purification, electrophoresis, and recombinant DNA methods.