Apr 24, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Art

Courses are designated as ART in the class schedule.

  
  • ART 580T - Selected Topics in Art History (3)


    Specific concepts and/or periods in art history. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester and will be posted in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit with different topics for a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: one 400-level course in art history and current graduate level standing.

  
  • ART 588T - Graduate Topics in Creative Photography (3)


    Photography and other optical imagemaking practices in relation to specific conceptual or technical topics. Students develop their own research and projects in relation to each semester’s specific topic and content. May be taken for credit with different topics for a maximum of 9 units

    Prerequisite: any 400-level studio course.

  
  • ART 597 - Project (3-6)


    Development and presentation of a creative project in the concentration beyond regularly offered coursework. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: ART 500A , ART 500B , written consent of instructor and recommendation of the student’s graduate committee. Corequisite: ART 500B  with approval of instructor.

  
  • ART 598 - Thesis (3)


    May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: ART 511 , ART 512 , written consent of instructor and recommendation of the student’s graduate committee.

  
  • ART 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Open to graduate students in art with consent of department chair and written consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units..


Art Education

Art Education courses are designated as ARTE in the class schedule.

  
  • ARTE 442 - Teaching Art in the K-12 Schools (3)


    Objectives, methods and practices for teaching art in K-12 schools with an emphasis on secondary levels. Required before student teaching of majors in art for the Single Subject Teaching Credential.

    Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

  
  • ARTE 449E - Externship in K-12 Teaching (3)


    See description and prerequisites under Division of Teacher Education. Offered every fall semester.

  
  • ARTE 449I - Internship in K-12 Teaching (10)


    See description and prerequisites under Division of Teacher Education. Corequisite: ARTE 449S. Offered every spring semester.

  
  • ARTE 449S - Seminar in K-12 Teaching (3)


    Seminar in teaching a single subject in K-12 schools. Credit/No Credit only. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit.

    Corequisite: ARTE 449I .


Asian American Studies

Courses are designated as ASAM in the class schedule.

  
  • ASAM 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)


    Perspectives through which people of color have come to see themselves in terms of their own heroes, cultures and contributions to the societies in which they live and the world in general. (AFAM 101, ASAM 101, CHIC 101 and WGST 101 are the same course)

  
  • ASAM 190 - Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (3)


    Survey of American history from prehistoric times (before 1492) to the present with special emphasis on the role of race and ethnicity. Credit will not be given for both HIST 180 and 190. (AFAM 190, ASAM 190, CHIC 190 and HIST 190 are the same course.)

  
  • ASAM 201 - The History of Asian Pacific Americans (3)


    Origins and evolution of Asian American communities and cultures, with an emphasis upon the southern California region, through selected books, oral histories, films, outside speakers and excursions. (ASAM 201 and HIST 201 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 220 - Vietnamese Communities in the U.S. (3)


    Historical and cultural overview of Vietnamese communities in the U.S., especially Orange County. The vital role of voluntary agencies, mutual assistance associations, and religious centers. Examines Vietnamese business, entertainment, family, education and hobbies.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 230 - Civic Engagement Through Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies (3)


    Service-learning course introducing purpose of AAPI Studies, opportunities to develop cultural competency while serving AAPI communities and structured critical reflection for determining life purpose. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category A.3.

  
  • ASAM 300 - Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the experiences of several Asian American groups. Addresses questions of cultural assimilation and cultural persistence, family and gender roles, and literary and popular culture representations.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 307 - Research and Writing in Ethnic Studies (3)


    Introduction to research and writing in ethnic studies. Issues of research in ethnic studies (e.g., quantitative v. qualitative analysis, reliability/validity) and specific methods of research (e.g., archives, interviews, oral history). Extensive writing. A “C” (2.0) or better is required to satisfy the upper-division writing requirement. (AFAM 307, ASAM 307 and CHIC 307 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 .

  
  • ASAM 308 - Asian American Women (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of Asian and Pacific Islander American women’s experience. Compares and contrasts the experience of women from various parts of Asia and explores the social, cultural and political issues they face in the U.S. and abroad. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (ASAM 308 and WGST 308 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

  
  • ASAM 309 - Vietnamese American Women (3)


    Vietnamese women living in the U.S., including those maintaining ties with Vietnam, as the focus of interdisciplinary analyses of identity, culture, social relations, history and political economy. Colonialism, war, gender, identity, culture and transnationalism.

  
  • ASAM 320 - Asian American Creative Expression (3)


    Asian American life as portrayed through novels, short stories, plays, poetry, film, music, painting, dance and other expressive forms. Examines historical and contemporary works by a variety of Asian and Pacific Americans. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories C.1 and C.2.

  
  • ASAM 322 - Asian Pacific Americans and Religion (3)


    Historically, religion plays a significant role for immigrants. Explores religion as a cultural dynamic in the incorporation and persistence of Asian Pacific Americans into American society, especially in Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area. (ASAM 322 and RLST 322 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • ASAM 325 - Asian American Film and Video (3)


    Introduction to major themes in Asian American film and video history and criticism. Asian American aesthetics, history and politics will be examined in areas of film and video direction, production, writing and acting. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories C.1 and C.2.

  
  • ASAM 327 - Asian American Literature (3)


    Introduces early literary expressions of the Asian American experience. Readings include poetry, short stories, novels and autobiographies. Fundamental understanding of Asian American literary history and awareness of the cultural diversity in America. (ASAM 327 and ENGL 327 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • ASAM 331 - Vietnamese American Community Health (3)


    Major community and public health issues affecting Vietnamese communities in the U.S. Learn through texts, guest speakers and field trips about how to apply community-based research principles to improve the health of diverse Vietnamese communities.

  
  • ASAM 340 - Asian American Communication (3)


    Introduction to Asian American communication. Influences of Asian American cultural heritage, ethnic identity, generation and language fluency on communication. Similarities and differences in communication among the various Asian American ethnic groups. (HCOM 340 and ASAM 340 are the same course)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 342 - Asian Pacific American Families (3)


    Asian Pacific American families have ranged from the seemingly solitary bachelor to the extended clan. Explores these, and many other ways of being a family, as it has been a basic part of Asian Pacific American history and culture.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 344 - Asian Pacific American Identities (3)


    Interdisciplinary explorations of the ways in which those of Pacific Islander, Southeast, South and East Asian descent have met the challenge of being American at the personal level. Social construction of racial/ethnic identities, cultural conflict, self-determination and personal growth.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 346 - Asian American Psychology (3)


    Major issues in the Asian American community from a psychosocial perspective, including ethnic identity development, generational conflicts, the model minority myth, interracial relationships, attitudes toward mental health services and alternative healing/therapeutic approaches. (ASAM 346 and PSYC 346 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 360 - Multiple Heritage Asian American and Pacific Islanders (3)


    Overview of the mixed heritage Asian American population in the U.S. Surveys the historical avenues that led to the United States and to inter-ethnic alliances. The many challenges this multi-ethnic population faces.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 362A - Filipina/o American Experience (3)


    Introduction to Filipina/o American Studies, covering point of origin, immigration, legal barriers, economic struggles, civil rights and other current issues up to 196

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 364 - The South Asian American Experience (3)


    Interdisciplinary course exploring the experience of South Asian Americans originally from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Questions regarding influence of American culture on South Asian American identity, intergenerational concerns and cultural continuity, among others.

  
  • ASAM 365 - Vietnamese American Experiences (3)


    Cultural, economic, political, social and transnational experiences of Vietnamese Americans. Participation through oral history, field trips to Orange County’s Little Saigon and projects involving the Vietnamese community.

    Prerequisite: ASAM 220 .

  
  • ASAM 366 - The Korean American Experience (3)


    Historical events and contemporary issues, such as Korean American immigration, Korean identity, inter-ethnic relations, gender issues and Korean American entrepreneurship within the context of social, political and economic conditions of Korea and the United States.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 370 - The Chinese American Experience (3)


    Introduction to the experiences of Chinese in the United States. Historical events and contemporary issues, including Chinese immigration, exclusion, Chinese American identity, racial violence and gender.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1

  
  • ASAM 382 - World War II Japanese American Evacuation (3)


    World War II eviction and detention of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States, pivoting on the significance of this experience in the areas of civil and human rights, cross-cultural relations and international affairs. Not available for graduate degree credit. (ASAM 382 and HIST 382 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category D.1; HIST 170B , HIST 180  or HIST 190 .

  
  • ASAM 389 - Literature About the War in Vietnam (3)


    Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and film reflecting views of the Vietnam War as experienced by North and South Vietnamese and by Americans, both soldiers and ordinary citizens. (ASAM 389, CPLT 389 and ENGL 389 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 .

  
  • ASAM 390 - Vietnamese American Cultural Studies (3)


    How cultural representations create challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese communities in the U.S., Vietnam and abroad. Diverse cultural forms, including books, poetry, film, videos, music, visual arts and other expressive representations in historical and contemporary contexts.

  
  • ASAM 395 - Asian Pacific American Transnationalisms (3)


    Interdisciplinary and comparative study of Asian Pacific American historical and contemporary experiences and issues in local and global contexts. Asian Pacific Americans in relation to imperialism, diasporas, globalization, travel, migrations, trafficking, transnational politics, feminisms, global culture and cyberspace.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • ASAM 458 - The Vietnam Wars (3)


    Origins, conduct, consequences and legacies of the Vietnamese wars. (ASAM 458 and POSC 458 are the same course).

    Prerequisite: POSC 100 .

  
  • ASAM 464E - The Vietnam War from the Vietnamese Perspective (3)


    The Vietnam War from various Vietnamese perspectives: historical, cultural and psychological; North vs. South; personal, regional, national and global; men and women; elite class and ordinary people. (ASAM 464E and HIST 464E are the same course)

    Prerequisite: HIST 110B .

  
  • ASAM 477C - American Immigration History (3)


    History of American immigration in a global context. Changes and continuities in the political, cultural, and economic contexts that generated the movement of diverse peoples and structured their experiences of integration within the U.S. (HIST 477C, AFAM 477C, ASAM 477C and CHIC 477C are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: HIST 180 , HIST 190 , HIST 170A , HIST 170B , ASAM 190 , ASAM 201 , HIST 201 , CHIC 190  or AFAM 190 .

  
  • ASAM 485 - Service-Learning Vietnamese Community (3)


    Volunteering opportunities to learn about local and regional Vietnamese communities. Experience Vietnamese culture and community development by conducting service projects in various disciplines and professions, such as business, health, education and arts/media.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Categories C.3, D.5; ASAM 220 , approval of instructor.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • ASAM 495 - Internship in Asian American Studies (3)


    One hundred twenty (120) hours practical experience in some organization serving the Asian Pacific American community. Regular meetings with faculty advisor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior status and approval of supervising instructor(s).

  
  • ASAM 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)


    Consult Student-to-Student Tutorials in this catalog for a more complete course description. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior status and approval of supervising instructor(s).

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • ASAM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Supervised research and/or service learning projects in Asian American Studies to be taken with consent of instructor and program coordinator. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior status and approval of supervising instructor(s).


Astronomy

Courses are designated ASTR as in the class schedule.

  
  • ASTR 101 - Introduction to Astronomy (3)


    Celestial motion, the solar system, galactic structure, theories of the origin of the universe and the solar system.

    Prerequisite: high school algebra recommended.

  
  • ASTR 101L - Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory (1)


    Laboratory course investigating the fundamental concepts of astronomy; motion of the night sky, phases of the moon, telescopes, history and composition of the universe, and modern astronomical discoveries.

    Corequisite: ASTR 101 .


Biological Science

Courses are designated as BIOL in the class schedule. Unless otherwise designated, prerequisites may be waived by the instructor of the course if the instructor is satisfied that the student is qualified for the course.

  
  • BIOL 101 - Elements of Biology (3)


    Underlying principles governing life forms, processes and interactions. Elements of biology and reasoning skills for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal and global levels. For non-science majors. No credit toward biological science major. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • BIOL 101L - Elements of Biology Laboratory (1)


    Laboratory experiments demonstrating the principles presented in the lecture course. Scientific inquiry, cell structure and function, physiology, genetics, biodiversity, evolution and ecology. For non-science majors. (3 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).

    Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 101 .

  
  • BIOL 102 - Biology for Future Teachers (3)


    Designed especially for the prospective teacher, this activity-based course examines biological concepts in real-world contexts, such as the medical examination, genes and evolution, and the environment. Lecture and laboratory form a single unified learning experience. No credit toward biological science major. (6 hours activity)

  
  • BIOL 151 - Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)


    Lecture and laboratory exploration of eukaryotic/prokaryotic cellular structure and function, biological molecules, classical/Mendelian genetics, regulation of gene expression and biotechnology, cell signaling, metabolic pathways, the process and regulation of cellular reproduction, evolution of multicellularity. (For majors in CNSM). (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take MATH 115  or higher and have passed or be eligible to take ENGL 101 .

  
  • BIOL 152 - Evolution and Organismal Biology (4)


    Introduction to evolution and organismal biology. Evolutionary processes that resulted in the biodiversity of life on Earth. Physiological processes and ecological challenges for organisms. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips required)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 151  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 171 - Evolution and Biodiversity (4)


    Introduction to scientific processes and methods of biology. Unifying principles of evolution processes leading to biodiversity and principles of conservation biology. (Primarily for majors in the Colleges of Natural Science, Mathematics and Engineering, and Computer Science; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)

    Prerequisite: must be eligible to take MATH 115  or higher and have passed or be eligible to take ENGL 101 .

  
  • BIOL 172 - Cellular Basis of Life (4)


    Structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells including: evolutionary relationships; cell membranes; compartmentation; signaling and metabolic pathways; cellular reproduction; cell differentiation, multicellularity and development. (For majors in Colleges of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering and Computer Science; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: must be eligible to take ENGL 101 ; MATH 115  (or higher); BIOL 171  or CHEM 120A , all with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4)


    Integrated introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiorespiratory systems. For nursing majors and students interested in allied health professions; no credit toward Biological Science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) (BIOL 191A and KNES 191A are the same course)

    Prerequisite: sophomore, junior or senior standing with a 3.0 GPA; minimum 30 units completed except for Pre-Nursing majors.

  
  • BIOL 191B - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology B (4)


    Second semester of integrated concepts in human anatomy and physiology for nursing, allied health and kinesiology majors. Nutrition, water and ion balance, and homeostatic regulation by the digestive, renal, cardio-respiratory, endocrine, nervous systems. No credit toward biological science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) (BIOL 191B and KNES 191B are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 191A /KNES 191A  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 202 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (4)


    Introduction to bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses with emphasis on pathogenic agents and how they are controlled by host defenses and human intervention. Laboratory provides practice with basic microbiological skills. No credit toward biological science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or BIOL 191A . Corequisite: CHEM 100  (for non-nursing majors) or CHEM 200  (for nursing majors).

  
  • BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)


    Introduction to human anatomy and physiology concepts as they apply to physical activity, sport and exercise. Structure and function of the skeleto-neuromuscular and cardio-respiratory systems relative to human movement. Preparation for KNES 360, KNES 361, KNES 348, KNES 371 and major in Health Science. No credit toward biological science major. (BIOL 210 and KNES 210 are the same course.)

  
  • BIOL 251 - Genetics (3)


    An introduction to the genetic and molecular mechanisms of transmission of the genetic information. The processes of inheritance, replication, transcription, and translation of the genetic material.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 151  or BIOL 172  and BIOL 152  or BIOL 171  with a C (2.0) or better; MATH 130  or MATH 150A  or CHEM 120A  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 252 - Principles of Ecology (3)


    Principles governing the interactions between organisms and their environment at individual, population and community scales; energy and material flow through ecosystems; determinants of global, regional and local biodiversity; and approaches to manage environmental resources sustainably.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 151  or BIOL 172  and BIOL 152  or BIOL 171  with a C (2.0) or better; MATH 130  or MATH 150A  or CHEM 120A  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 253L - Cell and Molecular Biology Skills Laboratory (1)


    Modern molecular biology and genetics research requires specific technical skills. This course will provide experience in classic and modern molecular biology laboratory techniques in a genetic framework. Experimental design and scientific presentations, both oral and written, will also be performed.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 151  or BIOL 172  and BIOL 152  or BIOL 171 , and MATH 130  or MATH 150A  or CHEM 120A . All prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 251 .

  
  • BIOL 254L - Research Skills for Ecology and Organismal Biology (1)


    Research skills needed in ecology and organismal biology, in the laboratory and field, including making observations and designing experiments, measuring biotic and abiotic variables, conducting library research, working in teams, communicating scientific information, and analyzing data statistically.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 151  or BIOL 172  and BIOL 152  or BIOL 171 , and MATH 130  or MATH 150A  or CHEM 120A . All prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 252 .

  
  • BIOL 273 - Genetics and Molecular Biology (4)


    Underlying principles of inheritance, structure and functions of nucleic acids, regulation of gene expression, the mechanisms by which populations evolve, and the impact of biotechnology on society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 151  or BIOL 172 ; BIOL 152  or BIOL 171 ; CHEM 120A , MATH 130  or MATH 150A  with a “C” (2.0) or better; Biochemistry majors, BIOL 172  and CHEM 120A , MATH 130  or MATH 150A  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 274 - Principles of Physiology and Ecology (4)


    Principles of organisms’ interactions with their environments; physiological and evolutionary mechanisms of change in response to environmental factors; population and community ecology; energy and material flow through ecosystems. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 171  or BIOL 152 ; BIOL 172  or BIOL 151 ; BIOL 273 ; CHEM 120A , MATH 130  or MATH 150A  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 280R - Research Preparatory Proseminar (1)


    Introduction to the culture of science and research. Read and discuss research articles, write brief reports, give oral presentations and learn about lab safety, research ethics, scientific discourse and future career prospects. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: acceptance into the Research Preparatory Program (RPP) in the department of Biological Science. Corequisite: 1 unit of BIOL 299L .

  
  • BIOL 280S - Research Careers Preparatory Skills Laboratory (2)


    Develop skills needed to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments involving molecular biology techniques.

    Prerequisite: acceptance into the Research Careers Preparatory (RCP) Program.

  
  • BIOL 299L - Directed Laboratory Study (1-3)


    Research in biology under the supervision of a biology faculty member. Intended for students (especially lower-division) who may not have completed sufficient coursework to allow them to work independently, but who are eager for laboratory research experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. (3 hours laboratory per unit)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 171 , BIOL 172  and consent of instructor.

  
  • BIOL 300 - Environmental Biology and Sustainability (3)


    Biological consequences of human intervention in ecosystems: endangered and threatened species, pollution impact on organisms, pest control, population dynamics, genetic engineering of agricultural species, management of natural areas and urban ecosystem dynamics. No credit toward biological science major. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 301 - Problems in Environmental Biology (3)


    Environmental problems in Southern California ecosystems. Effects of human activities on desert, foothill and wetland ecosystems. Offered as an intensive four-week summer field experience. (Equivalent to 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork during a normal semester)

    Prerequisite: admission into the Southern California Ecosystems Research Program in environmental biology.

  
  • BIOL 302 - General Microbiology (4)


    Introduction to structure and function of bacteria and viruses including beneficial and detrimental activities and interactions with other organisms. Laboratory provides investigations with microscopy, culture, physiology and genetics of microbes. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: biology majors, BIOL 274  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better; All other majors, BIOL 273  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 303 - Intermediate Cell Biology (3)


    Evidence-based examination of cells in action, roles of information, matter and energy flow as driving forces for compartmentation, protein sorting, metabolic and signaling pathways, motility and adhesion; examples taken from developmental, neural and cancer processes.

    Prerequisites: biology majors, BIOL 274  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better; all others, BIOL 273  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 304 - Supervised Biology Laboratory Instruction (2)


    For students interested in assisting in lower-division biology lab that they have completed. Practical experience in laboratory teaching and introduction to major topics in biology education.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 172 , BIOL 273  or BIOL 274  and permission of instructor.

  
  • BIOL 305 - Human Heredity and Development (3)


    Principles of human heredity and embryology relating to human development. Mendelian genetics, single gene effects, molecular genetics, prenatal diagnosis and human embryology. No credit toward biological science major.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E.Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 306 - Biology of Aging (3)


    Biological changes in cells, tissues, organs and the whole body associated with aging. Theories of aging, with primary emphasis on mammals. No credit toward biological science major.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 309 - Intermediate Molecular Biology (3)


    Molecular and genetic basis of cellular functions. Role of gene expression and protein function in metabolism, physiology, growth, development. Introduction to recombinant DNA and its uses, and to critical analysis of primary literature.

    Prerequisites: Biology majors, BIOL 274  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better; all other majors BIOL 273  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 310 - Human Physiology (3)


    Human physiological systems and their relationship to human function for non-biology majors and students in kinesiology and health sciences. No credit for biological science major.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  and BIOL 210 , or BIOL 171  or BIOL 172  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 310L - Human Physiology Laboratory (1)


    Human physiology; the cellular to organ system level of muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems; the neural and endocrine control of these systems. Functional aspects of each organ system. No credit toward Biological Science major. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 310  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 310 .

  
  • BIOL 311 - Nutrition and Disease (3)


    Relationship between nutrients and disease, with an emphasis on cancer, atherosclerosis and infectious illness. Dietary factors that modify and/or contribute to the disease process from the viewpoints of physiology, biochemistry and immunology. Not applicable to the major. (BIOL 311 and CHEM 311 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or CHEM 111 .

  
  • BIOL 314 - Population and Community Ecology (3)


    Introduction to the quantitative description of populations and communities, as well as the use of mathematical models to understand the dynamics of populations and communities. Links comparative, experimental and theoretical approaches to understanding the abundance and distribution of organisms and their interactions.

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 317 - Field Marine Biology (4)


    Field biology and natural history of local marine plants and animals. Identification of common species and factors determining their distributions and abundance in marine habitats. Effects of human activities on marine organisms. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)

    Prerequisites: completion of Biological Science lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 318 - Wildlife Conservation (3)


    Causes and consequences of loss of biological diversity, emphasizing wildlife populations and science-based conservation. Threatened and endangered species/ecosystems, ecosystem management, habitat restoration, captive species reintroductions and conservation legislation. No credit toward biology major.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 319 - Marine Biology (3)


    ne plants and animals in their habitats. No credit toward biological science major.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 322 - Human Behavioral Ecology (3)


    Examines human biological and cultural diversity through an analysis of comparative socioecology using modern evolutionary theory. Topics covered include reproduction and marriage, the family, childhood, population growth and conservation. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (ANTH 322 and BIOL 322 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 325 - Principles of Evolution (3)


    Mechanisms of evolutionary change, including mutation, selection, migration and drift. Introduces methods for studying adaptations. Sexual selection, kin selection and evolution of life history strategies. Uses modern examples, including antibiotic resistance, to illustrate the relevance of understanding evolution.

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 327 - Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (3)


    Introduction to stem cell biology and current research with human stem cells for treatment of chronic and neurodegenerative diseases (regenerative medicine). Discussions on ethical and social issues related to various types of stem cells. No credit toward Biological Science major.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101 .

  
  • BIOL 329 - Essential Techniques in Cell Biology (3)


    Utilize research-based problems to develop student proficiency in basic cell culture, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques and an understanding of the principles of cell biology techniques through laboratory activities, literature review, and student presentations.

    Prerequisite: acceptance into the CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program; BIOL 302  and BIOL 303  or BIOL 309  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 330 - Sustainability Ecology: American Indian Models (3)


    Interrelationships of native peoples of the Americas with the local flora and fauna and the natural environment. Roles of American Indians in predator-prey interactions, ecological hierarchy, nutrient cycling, successional change and resource management. No credit toward biological science major.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 340 - Field Botany (3)


    Native flora of southern California. Identification, natural history and factors that determine the distribution of species. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips are required)

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 344 - Survey of the Land Plants (4)


    Anatomical and morphological characteristics of the land plants as they relate to the evolutionary development and ecological strategies of these plants. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 345 - Plant Biology (3)


    Life as we know it depends on plants. The biology of plants, including molecular-, cellular-, physiological, organismal- and ecological-processes, and the evolutionary relationships among plant taxa.

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core.

  
  • BIOL 352 - Plants and Life (3)


    Importance of plants in our lives, including plant domestication and the origin of agriculture. Why plants are fascinating organisms. No credit toward biological science major.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 360 - Biology of Human Sexuality (3)


    Biology of the human reproductive system, sexual differentiation, anatomy and physiology, sexual behaviors, procreation, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. No credit toward biological science major. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2.

  
  • BIOL 361 - Human Anatomy (4)


    Systems approach to the structure and function of the human body. For biological science majors and related health sciences. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: biology majors, BIOL 274  with C (2) or better; all others, BIOL 172 , BIOL 273  and CHEM 120B  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or BIOL 310  with a “B” (3.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 362 - Mammalian Physiology (4)


    Fundamental mechanisms of mammalian and human physiology. Integration of cellular and organ system functions with emphasis on regulatory processes. For biology majors and related health sciences. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).

    Prerequisites: biology majors, BIOL 274  and CHEM 120B  with C (2) or better; all others, BIOL 172 , BIOL 273  and CHEM 120B  with “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 400 - Seminar in Biology Education (2)


    For students interested in biology education/science education. Discuss major topics in biology education and conduct research. (2 hours lecture/discussion)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314  or BIOL 325  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or acceptance into the MATS program.

  
  • BIOL 401 - Biogeography (3)


    Evolutionary patterns and mechanisms of the distribution of plants and animals in the major habitats of the world. Current concepts and theories.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 314  or BIOL 325  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 402 - Computer Lab in Molecular Systematics (3)


    Gain practical and theoretical experience with software-based methods in molecular systematics, with emphasis on Internet resources for molecular biologists, acquisition of gene protein sequences, multiple sequence alignment, PCR primer design, phylogenetic analysis and controversies in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314  or BIOL 325  with a “C” (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 405 - Developmental Biology (3)


    Molecular and cellular processes in embryonic development encompassing mechanisms of fertilization, cell and tissue interactions, morphogenesis, organogenesis and the regulation of gene expression.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 303  or BIOL 309  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • BIOL 407 - Genes and Genomes (3)


    Evolutionary pattern and process at a molecular biology level, emphasizing applications in biology such as investigating genetic change within populations, estimating phylogenies, charting the evolution of gene families, and comparing the content and organization of genomes.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 303  or BIOL 309  with a “C” (2.0) or better or graduate standing.

  
  • BIOL 409 - Teaching Evolution: Online Course for Teachers (3)


    Concepts of evolution, methods of teaching evolution, information competence and ethics. Technology employed for communication, collaboration, investigation and organization. If both BIOL 404 and BIOL 409 are taken, only BIOL 404 counts for biological science major.

    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core and G.E. Category B.2..

  
  • BIOL 411 - Medical Genetics and Systems Biology (3)


    Advances in genetics, genomics, proteomics and systems biology. Implications for the pharmaceutical industry, the clinic and for genetic counseling. Uses of biological arrays in diagnosing and treating diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 , BIOL 309 , CHEM 421  or CHEM 423A  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing.

 

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