Course Descriptions: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BIOL 100 INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE SCIENCES

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the nature of the physical and chemical aspects of life, the concepts of cellular biology, life as it exists on earth today, plant and animal interrelationships and interdependencies, and the role of humans in the world of living things. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC*. (IGETC: 5B)

BIOL 103 NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDFLOWERS

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the native ferns, trees, shrubs and wild flowers of California. Mainly fieldwork, designed to allow the student to acquire skills in collection and identification of the flora of any region. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3.

BIOL 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This introductory course addresses the biological perspective and scientific method, the chemical and cellular bases of life, cellular transport and energetics, reproduction, heredity, classification of organisms and their evolution, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 130 HUMAN BIOLOGY

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of biological principles using the human body as a model. Topics are structure and function of major organ systems and some common disorders. Heredity, evolution, and human ecological roles are also discussed. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC. (IGETC: 5B)

BIOL 132 HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY

Units (Letter grade)1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 130. Description: Laboratory exercises concerning mammalian anatomy and physiology and utilizing the scientific method, analysis of data, and drawing appropriate conclusions. This course is a supplement to BIOL 130, Human Biology. Transfer: CSU: B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 225 BIOLOGY OF ORGANISMS (CAN BIOL SEQ A = BIOL 225 + 230)

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or 123, or appropriate score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate. Description: Designed for biology majors, this course focuses on principles of evolutionary theory, classification of organisms, and their phylogenetic relationships. Emphasis is on physiology and structures of representative plants and animals. Topics include development, behavioral biology, ecology, and population genetics. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC.

BIOL 230 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CAN BIOL SEQ A = BIOL 225 + 230)

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192 or 210, and MATH 120 or 123. Description: This course is designed for biology majors and is an introduction to life functions at the cellular and molecular levels. Students learn about cellular structure and the macromolecular architecture of the cell, the functional processes of cellular energetics, metabolic regulation, photochemical activities, reproduction, molecular and Mendelian genetics, regulation of gene expression, and methods of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 240 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (CAN BIOL 14)

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192, 210 or 410 or equivalent, and either BIOL 110 or 130 or equivalent. Description: Introduction to microbial life in nature, the molecular and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms, and the techniques and procedures used by microbiologists. Emphasis is placed on those microbes that play an important role in human daily life, especially those that cause disease. Laboratory emphasizes isolation, cultivation and identification of bacteria. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 250 HUMAN ANATOMY (CAN BIOL 10) (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 250 + 260)

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100, 110 or 130. Description: Students learn the gross and microscopic structure of the human body through lecture and laboratory study of anatomy models and prosected human cadavers. This course is intended for students in allied health areas such as nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology. This course is an elective for pre-dental, pre-medical and pre-veterinary students. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 260 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (CAN BIOL 12) (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 250 + 260)

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, and MATH 120 or 122; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 250 and CHEM 192, 210 or 410. Description: Students learn through lecture and laboratory experiences how the organ systems function in maintaining homeostasis, regulating change and growth processes in humans. Intended for students in allied health areas such as nursing and radiologic technology, and for those in related fields such as psychology. This course is an elective for pre-dental and pre-medical students. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 310 NUTRITION (CAN FCS 2)

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Comprehensive introduction to scientific principles of nutrition and the interrelationships of metabolism; nutrient functions, structure and food sources; health consequences of nutrient excesses, deficiencies and diet related chronic diseases. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the nutrient content of foods, applying information to personal diet, and using reference tools. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC.

Updated: 6/15/10