Biology A100-
Principles of Biology
(4)
A general study of life processes with emphasis on biological molecules, cells, heredity, evolution and diversity of life. Suitable as a general education elective for the non-science major.
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Biology A100L-
Prin of Biology Lab
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Biology A101-
Biology of Cooking
(3)
Ever wondered why grilled meat tastes so good? Why meringues are made with egg whites and not egg yolks? Why tomatoes are considered a fruit instead of a vegetable? These questions (and more!) will be answered in demonstration-filled lectures as we use the reagents of the kitchen to teach the basic principles of biology and the scientific method. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC.
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Biology A114-
Basic Microbiology
(2)
Microbiology as applied to disease, treatment, immunity and the environment. No science prerequisite. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Biology A125-
Human Biology
(3)
A transferable general education biology course for students not majoring in the life sciences. Emphasis on relationships of biology to human beings with particular attention to the most current work on molecular genetics, heredity, fertility, genetic engineering, the immune system, AIDS, cancer and drug effects on the nervous system. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A140-
The Biology of Drugs
(1)
A survey of psychoactive recreational drugs emphasizing history, biological effects upon the human body, uses and origins. Will not deal with legal, moral, or social implications. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Biology A160-
Sexuly Trnsmtd Diseases
(2)
Designed to meet community needs and needs of those seeking transfer credit in a non-lab biology course in anatomy, physiology and immunology of sexually transmitted diseases. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass.
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Biology A172-
Nature of Birds
(2)
An introductory course to bird identification, their life, and their habitats. Emphasis will be on the physical characteristics of birds, how birds evolved, their classification, diet, behavior, reproduction strategies, flight mechanics, migration patterns, and characteristics of their natural habitat. There will be at least four field trips. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken three times. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Biology A181-
Cell/Molecular Biology
(4)
This course is designed for the major in the biological sciences and the pre-health profession major. Emphasis is on the central concepts of biology, including biochemistry, cell biology, cell physiology, membrane dynamics, molecular genetics, classical genetics, virology, biotechnology, and immunology. PRERQUISTE: Non-native speaking students must be eligible to enter ESL A131 and A135. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A181H-
Honors Cell/Molecular
(4)
Designed for the major in the biological sciences and pre-health profession majors. Emphasizing central concepts of biology, including biochemistry, cell biology, membrane dynamics, molecular genetics, classical genetics, virology, biotechnology, and biotechnology. PRERQUISTE: Chemistry A130 with a grade of 'C' or better or placement into Chemistry A180 based on chemistry assessment. Non-native speaking students must be eligible to enter ESL A131 and A135. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A181L-
Biology Lab
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Biology A181M-
Honrs Cell/Moleculr Lab
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Biology A182-
Zoology
(3)
Phylogeny, morphology, physiology and behavior of animals, comparison of mechanisms that have evolved to solve common biological problems.
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Biology A182L-
Zoology Lab
(1)
A laboratory course emphasizing animal phylogeny, anatomy, and physiology using representative types.
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Biology A183-
Botany
(3)
Dynamics of plants and their processes; structure and function of living plants.
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Biology A183L-
Botany Lab
(1)
A course in the dynamics of plants and their processes with particular emphasis on the structure and function of living things. PREREQUISITE: Biology A183, or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A185-
Diversity Of Organisms
(5)
This course introduces the biology and taxonomy of all living organisms, focusing on physiological solutions organisms use to overcome environmental challenges.
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Biology A185L-
Diversity Organisms Lab
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Biology A198-
Explor Careers Biology
(1)
Students will interact with professionals from a diversity of biological fields and will explore the steps required to reach various career goals. This course will also include a biological seminar series, featuring regularly-scheduled scientific talks by active biological researchers. While medically-related careers will be discussed, they will not be the primary focus. Offered on a pass -no pass basis only. This course may be taken two times. ADVISORY: Biology A181 or Marine Science A100 with Marine Science A100L
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Biology A210-
General Microbiology
(5)
Fundamentals of microbiology including bacteriology, mycology, protozoology, and virology, food and water applications, microbial ecology, bioenergetics and genetics, control of microbial growth, infection and resistance to disease. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A210L-
Genrl Microbiology Lab
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Biology A211-
Food & Microorganisms
(2)
Role of microorganisms in the production and spoilage of food; food borne illnesses. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Biology A114 or A210. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Biology A220-
General Human Anatomy
(5)
Structure and design of the human body. Concurrent laboratory enrollment required. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A220H-
Honors Gen Human Anatom
(5)
Structure and design of the human body. Concurrent laboratory enrollment required. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A220L-
Genrl Human Anatomy Lab
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Biology A220M-
Honor Gen Humn Anat Lab
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Biology A221-
Anatomy-Physiology
(4)
Anatomy and physiology as a combined discipline. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A221L-
Anatomy-Phsiology Lab
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Biology A225-
Intro to Physiology
(5)
This course presents the functions of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship of structure (Anatomy) and function (Physiology). Basic concepts and practical applications are stressed. Laboratory participation is required. This course meets requirements for pre-nursing, physical therapy and physical education majors. PREREQUISITE: Biology A220 or A221 and Chemistry A110. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A225H-
Honors Intro Physiology
(5)
This course presents the functions of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship of structure (Anatomy) and function (Physiology). Basic concepts and practical applications are stressed. Laboratory participation is required. This course meets requirements for pre-nursing, physical therapy and physical education majors. PREREQUISITE: Biology A220 or A220H or A221 and Chemistry A110. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A225L-
Intro Physiology Lab
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Biology A225M-
Honor Intr Physiolgy Lb
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Biology A280-
Evolutionary Ecology
(4)
For majors in the biological sciences. Evolutionary and ecological principles and their relevance at several levels of organization. Includes principles governing classification of life, principles of evolution, conditions for life, adaptations to the environment, analysis of ecological niches, population, and community/ecosystem ecology from an evolutionary viewpoint. PREREQUISITE: Biology A181. ADVISORY: Biology A182 and A183, or A185. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Biology A280L-
Evolutionry Ecology Lab
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Biology A281-
Biochemistry
(2)
An introduction to the chemistry of biology. This course is designed to satisfy transfer requirements for biology majors.
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Biology A281H-
Honors Biochemistry
(2)
An introduction to the chemistry of biology.
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Biology A282-
Molecular Biology
(2)
An introduction to molecular biology emphasizing gene structure and function. This course is designed to satisfy transfer requirements for biology majors.
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Biology A282H-
Honors Molecular Biology
(2)
An introduction to molecular biology emphasizing gene structure and function.
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Biology A283-
Genetics
(4)
This course covers the principles of Mendelian inheritance; gene transmission in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; recombination and mutation; gene regulation, replication, and expression; cell division; and biochemical genetics. Additional emphasis is placed on problem solving. PREREQUISITE: Biology A181 or A181H with a grade of "C" or better. COREQUISITE: Chemistry A180. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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