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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.
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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)
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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; or Biology graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 410 - Evolutionary Genetics (4)
Introduction to molecular genetic data analysis as commonly applied in the fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Classical population genetics through to the genomics era, focusing on conservation.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 ; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 , BIOL 309 , CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 412 - Principles of Gene Manipulation (3)
Current approaches to and applications of recombinant DNA technology. Principles behind construction of recombinant molecules including vectors and enzymes, introduction into organisms, selection, expression of cloned genes and impact of research on society.
Prerequisites: BIOL 309 , CHEM 301B ; or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 413 - Advances in Molecular Genetics (3)
Function of genetic material and informational macromolecules. Extensive analysis of recent scientific articles in molecular genetics illustrating mutagenesis, protein synthesis, protein structure and function, biogenesis of RNA molecules, regulation of gene expression and their relationship to important biological processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 309 , CHEM 301B ; or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 414 - Microbial Genetics (3)
Perspective of genetics of microbial systems including background information, experimental methods, data interpretation, genetic analysis and applications to biotechnology.
Prerequisite:BIOL 302 , BIOL 309 , CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 417 - Advances in Cell Biology (3)
Current topics in the cell biology of cell motility, cell multiplication and regulation, membranes and permeability, cell signaling, cell-to-cell contact and extracellular matrix, and cell differentiation using current journal articles.
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 418L - Advances in Cell Biology Lab (2)
Use of current techniques like fluorescence microscopy, immunolabeling, ion-sensitive dye ratiometry, image processing and 2-D and 3-D reconstruction to study problems in cell biology, cellular developmental biology and cellular neurobiology. (6 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 419 - Marine Ecology (3)
Ecology of planktonic, nektonic and benthic organisms; their communities and environments.
Prerequisite: BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 419L - Marine Ecology Laboratory (1)
Field and laboratory studies of planktonic, nektonic and benthic communities. (3 hours laboratory or field work; weekend field trips may be required)
Corequisite: BIOL 419 ; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 422 - Coastal Ecology (4)
Ecology or coastal populations and communities emphasizing rocky intertidal or other marine or ocean-influenced habitats. Field and laboratory experiments and studies or ecological processes affecting species distributions and abundances. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/field work; weekend field trips may be required)
Prerequisite: BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 424 - Immunology (5)
Molecular, cellular and organismic nature of the immune process. Inflammation, phagocytosis, antigens, immunoglobulins and cell-mediated immune phenomena. Modern immunology techniques. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory)
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 ; BIOL 303 or BIOL 309 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 426 - Molecular Virology (3)
Viral structure, strategies of replication and gene expression and host-virus interactions, emphasizing animal virus systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 or CHEM 421 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 427 - Stem Cell Biology (3)
Historical context, principles, methodology, clinical impact on society and the individual, recent relevant scientific facts and progress, controversies and perspective of stem cell biology with a focus on applications to regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. BIOL 405 or BIOL 424 recommended.
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 or BIOL 309 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 428 - Biology of Cancer (3)
Cancer problem as a dilemma of biology. Clinical and epidemiological aspects. Current research. BIOL 424 is recommended.
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 429 - Techniques in Stem Cell Biology (3)
Introduction to cell-culture and stem cell laboratory research techniques; focus on advanced-level cell biology experiments, fundamental characteristics of stem cells and differentiation of government-approved human stem cell-lines into several phenotypes. (6 hours of laboratory and 1 hour of discussion per week.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 ; BIOL 303 or BIOL 309 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 430 - Advances in Microbiology (3)
Current topics in microbiology virulence mechanisms, antibiotics, host-bacterium interaction, mobile DNA elements, secretion systems, select agents, differentiation and development.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 431 - Advanced Microbiology Lab (3)
Provide knowledge and laboratory expertise to analyze scientific literature in microbiology, perform advanced microbiological techniques and conduct independent microbiology research.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 436 - Advanced Applied Statistics (4)
Linear models, including mixed models, applied to experimental and field data from current research projects. Poisson and logistic regression. Model fitting and checking; use of permutation tests as needed. Presentation of results suitable for publication (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite: MATH 338 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 438 - Public Health Microbiology (4)
Control and epidemiology of infectious diseases of public health importance, water and sewage microbiology. Control of current problems. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 441 - Plant Taxonomy (4)
Classification and evolution of vascular plants; emphasis on the flowering plants. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 325 , BIOL 340 or BIOL 345 with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 443 - Plant Ecology (4)
Community and population ecology of terrestrial plants. Environmental factors and plant distribution with emphasis on California vegetation. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).
Prerequisite: BIOL 314 , BIOL 325 or BIOL 345 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 444 - Plant Physiological Ecology (4)
Fundamental mechanisms of plant physiological responses to the environment with primary emphasis on whole plants and ecosystems. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory; weekend field trips may be required.) BIOL 345 recommended.
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L . Other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 445 - Plant Cell Physiology (3)
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of behavior, growth, transport processes and environmental responses in vascular plants. Plant cell development, nutrition, respiration, photosynthesis, hormones, photoperiodism and stress biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 325 , BIOL 345 , CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 446 - Marine Phycology (4)
Biological aspects of marine algae; comparative development, morphology, taxonomy, physiology and ecology. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L . Other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 448 - Plant Molecular Biology (4)
Genetic mechanisms in vascular plants controlling metabolism, growth, development and responses to biotic/abiotic environmental stresses. Molecular regulation of gene expression and transduction of internal and external signals.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 325 , BIOL 345 , CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 449 - Desert Ecology (4)
Adaptations, distributions and interactions of desert plants, animals and microbes, including the influences of environmental factors. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory of fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
Prerequisites: BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 450 - Conservation Biology (3)
Current topics involving theory, concepts and techniques in the conservation of biological diversity.
Prerequisites: BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 451 - Advanced Evolutionary Anthropology (3)
Uses life history theory to examine the evolutionary ecology of human behavior. Human life course, resource acquisition, parenting and fertility. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF. (ANTH 451 and BIOL 451 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: ANTH 322 or ANTH 344 .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 453 - Life Science Concepts (3)
Biological principles using science processes appropriate for elementary teachers. No credit for Biological Science major. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2 and B.3, or graduate standing (not Biology).
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 454L - Microscopy and Imaging in Biology (2)
Skills-based training in microscopy and imaging techniques. Theoretical and practical aspects of microscope use, fluorescent dyes and biosensors, image generation and analysis. Significant project-based experience. (6 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 456 - Hormones and Behavior (3)
How hormones influence the development and activation of behavior, and how behaviors, in turn, regulate neural and endocrine physiology. Integrates evolutionary, developmental and clinical perspectives gleaned from studies of humans, nonhuman primates and other animals. (ANTH 456 and BIOL 456 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.5.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 461 - Marine Invertebrate Biology (4)
Evolution, classification, phylogeny, morphological and physiological adaptations of marine invertebrate animals. Dissect, identify and observe extant animals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L . Other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 462 - General Parasitology (4)
Survey of various animal parasites emphasizing the morphology, physiology, and genetics of human protozoans and helminthes. Vectors and common parasites of domestic animals.
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 465 - Integrative Biology of Spider Silk (3)
Inter-relationships and applications of diverse biological principles using spider silk as an organizing theme. The synthesis and use of silk from multiple perspectives including, but not limited to, molecular genetics, behavior and evolution.
Prerequisites: BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 466 - Behavioral Ecology (3)
Current problems in the evolution of animal behavior; the origin and maintenance of social systems and behavioral interactions of animals.
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L . Other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 468 - Comparative Animal Physiology (4)
Comparative study of physiological and biochemical processes among representative animals. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, weekend field trips may be required)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L , CHEM 120B . Other major- BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L , CHEM 120B all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 470 - Cellular Neurobiology (3)
Processes of cell communication, particularly in nervous systems. Molecular biology of neurons, model sensory and motor systems, and cellular basis for behavior.
Prerequisite: BIOL 303 or BIOL 309 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 472A - Advances in Biotechnology Lab (3)
First semester explores biotechnology techniques for DNA cloning and analysis: restriction enzyme action, DNA sequencing, sequence analysis by computer, plasmid cloning, genomic library production and screening, and DNA probe hybridization. (1 hour lecture/discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (BIOL 472A and CHEM 472A are the same course.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 ; BIOL 309 , CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A ; all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 412 .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 472B - Advances in Biotechnology Laboratory (3)
Second semester exploring biotechnology techniques for gene product analysis: DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, predicting amino acid changes, protein overproduction, enzyme function assays, protein identification/preparation by gel techniques, immunoblotting. (1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (CHEM 472B and BIOL 472B are the same course.)
Prerequisite: CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 473 - Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)
A research-based, problem-solving experience using the tools and algorithms of molecular and computational biology to analyze genetic and protein sequences retrieved from appropriate databases. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 309 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 325 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 475 - Ichthyology (4)
Systematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of fishes. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L . Other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 476 - Herpetology (4)
Biology, structure, physiology, ecology, distribution, identification, collection, evolution and behavior of amphibians and reptiles. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L ; other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 478 - Mammalogy (4)
Systematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of mammals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L ; other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 479 - Ornithology (4)
Anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior and ecology of birds. Laboratory and fieldwork in identification, anatomy, observational techniques and community composition. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.)
Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L ; other major - BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 480 - Advanced Topics in Undergraduate Biology (1-3)
Current topics, updating of concepts, recent advances and unification of the principles of biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: lower-division Biology core courses with a “C” (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 480C - Stem Cell Proseminar (2)
Preparation for internship in stem cell research labs at the collaborating institutions through analyzing journal articles, presenting research projects, discussing stem cell techniques, and internship project proposal preparation and presentation. Requires acceptance into the CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research (BSCR) program.
Prerequisite: BIOL 329 with a “C” (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 480D - Colloquium: Diverse Topics in Biology (1)
Diverse research topics and perspectives in the biological sciences, as presented invited speakers from other universities, governmental agencies, private organizations and industry, and by CSUF biologists. May be repeated once for credit.
Pre- or corequisite: at least one upper-division Biology course.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 480E - SCERP Proseminar (1)
Increases the experience and skills of SCERP Scholars in working on problems in environmental biology. Discuss publications, and develop and present SCERP research. Offered Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not available for graduate degree credit. Selection as a Southern California Ecosystems Research Program (SCERP) Scholar is required.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)
Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. Requires selection as a MARC Fellow. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 481 - Advances in Evolution and Ecology (3)
Current topics in evolutionary biology and ecology. Examine and analyze current literature relating to evolutionary biology, population, community and ecosystem ecology, behavioral ecology and evolutionary ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOL 314 or BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 482 - Capstone Studies in Biology (2)
Individualized practical experience related to the study of biology or pursuit of a biology career that reflects paradigms of the discipline. Application and integration of biological concepts and skills through library research, applied projects or community service activities. Not available for graduate degree credit.
Prerequisites: Biology major; senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 483 - Evolutionary Genomics and Aging (3)
Compare and contrast theories of aging. Analyze experimental and theoretical literature on aging. Evolutionary genomics of aging. Cover concepts through student-led discussions.
Prerequisite: BIOL 325 with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 490T - Biology Study Abroad (3)
Advanced topics in biology for graduate and undergraduate students. Includes laboratory experience; topics may vary. Only offered as part of CSUF Study Abroad Programs. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: BIOL 251 , BIOL 253L , BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L all with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 495 - Biological Internship (3)
Biological, ecological and health-related fields. Ninety (90) hours of practical experience in student’s chosen field of interest with public or private agencies or businesses. May not be repeated for credit. (1 hour lecture/discussion, 6 hours laboratory work experience)
Prerequisites: successful completion of 90 units, including BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 317 , BIOL 325 or BIOL 345 with a “C” (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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BIOL 495C - Stem Cell Biology Internship (3)
For BSCR Scholars who are completing their internship in a stem cell laboratory at a collaborating institution. BSCR Scholars are required to make significant progress towards a stem cell project approved by their Internship mentor.
Prerequisites: acceptance into the Bridges to Stem Cell Research (BSCR) program, BIOL 329 , BIOL 427 , BIOL 429 , BIOL 480C , BIOL 499L ; PHIL 314 or PHIL 316 , all with a “C” (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BIOL 496 - Biology Tutorials (1-3)
Supervised experience in biological science teaching through tutoring or assisting in a laboratory or field class. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. No credit toward biological science major.
Prerequisite: completion of Biology lower-division core.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 498 - Senior Thesis (1-3)
Thesis committee must approve research plan at least two semesters prior to enrollment in this course. Requires preparation, presentation and defense of a formal thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. (BIOL 498 and CHEM 498 are the same course.)
Corequisite: BIOL 499L or CHEM 495 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 499L - Independent Laboratory Study (1-3)
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Requires consent of instructor with whom the student wishes to pursue independent laboratory study in biology.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 500A - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)
Discussions concerning research protocol, scientific methodology and communication techniques. Ethics and social responsibilities of professional biologists. (1 hour discussion) BIOL 500A and BIOL 500B are both required to meet the graduate writing requirement.
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 500B .
Graduate-level
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BIOL 500B - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)
Individualized project work and experiences in scientific writing. Required of all students upon admission to the graduate program. (3 hours project work) BIOL 500A and BIOL 500B are both required to meet the graduate writing requirement.
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 500A .
Graduate-level
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BIOL 500C - Professional Aspects of Biology: Teaching Effectiveness (2)
Professional development in the scholarship of teaching biology in higher education. Biology education research, pedagogy, instructional design and assessment to prepare for biology laboratory and classroom instruction.
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BIOL 505T - Seminar in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Physiology (3)
Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BIOL 517T - Seminar in Ecological and Organismic Biology (3)
Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BIOL 520T - Seminar in Microbiology (3)
Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BIOL 580 - Advanced Topics in Graduate Biology (1-3)
Current research topics, experimental design and problem solving in biological systems. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units; only 1 unit may be used on a graduate study plan.
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing.
Graduate-level
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 580D - Biology Colloquium (1)
Series of scholarly presentations that provide diverse research topics and perspectives in the biological sciences. Scientific presentations by biologists from CSUF and other universities, industries, governmental agencies or private organizations. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
Prerequisite: Biology or Environmental Studies graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BIOL 597 - Project (1-3)
Planning, preparing and completing an applied master’s degree project. Credit only for completed written project report and oral presentation both of which must be formally approved by the master’s program committee. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. (Not acceptable for research-based thesis master’s degree programs.)
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing.
Graduate-level
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 598 - Thesis (1-3)
Open to graduate students with consent of instructor with whom the student is conducting graduate thesis research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Graduate-level
Department Consent Required
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BIOL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Open to graduate students with consent of graduate faculty with whom the student wishes to pursue independent study in biology. A maximum of 6 units may be used on a graduate study plan. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing.
Graduate-level
Department Consent Required
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Business Administration Courses are designated as BUAD in the class schedule.
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BUAD 100 - Foundations for College Success and Lifelong Learning (3)
Knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as an undergraduate student. Builds a foundation for life-long learning and creates self-meaning in a global society. Designed for exploring majors, with a focus on longitudinal learning, self-validation and social integration.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 130 - Explore Core: Teens in Trouble (3)
Teens in trouble through multiple lenses. The physiological and environmental conditions that impact adolescents. How societies interpret and react to teens in trouble. Apply holistic knowledge to developing personal and/or economic well-being and promoting societal responsibilities to youth. (CAS 130, BIOL 130, BUAD 130, and HIST 130 are the same course)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 201 - Business Writing (3)
Core communication practices: routing business correspondence, positive, informative, negative and persuasive messages. Introduction to research and job application process.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C-” (1.7) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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BUAD 210 - Understanding Business (3)
Nature, dimensions and forms of business and the role of entrepreneurship in business creation and growth. Development of an understanding of contemporary business issues, including an introduction to major business functions.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 300 - Professional and Career Development (3)
Develop and practice skills, conceptual understanding, and self-assessment in interpersonal relationship, critical thinking, diversity management, leadership and team building. Introduce tools and build skills for career exploration and planning.
Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories A.2, A.3; projected sophomore or junior standing (includes in-progress units).
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3)
Expands knowledge of business communication and develops written and oral communication skills. Study a variety of business cases that understand the function of communication in the modern business world. Analyze real-life business problems and determine when and how to communicate corporate decisions to employees, business partners and the public.
Prerequisites: BUAD 201 with a “C” (2.0) or better; ENGL 101 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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BUAD 310 - Starting and Managing a Professional Practice/Small Business (3)
Fundamentals of starting and managing a professional practice or small business. Business planning, raising capital, using business information, managing employees and marketing.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 360 - Entertainment Money Management (3)
How entertainment, tourism and hospitality firms make money: overview of existing and evolving income generation models in the various industry sectors.
Prerequisites: ACCT 201A or BUAD 210 ; MGMT 365 ; no Pre-Business majors.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 410 - Starting and Managing a Professional Practice/Small Business (3)
Introduces the fundamentals of starting and managing a professional practice or small business. The class targets non-business majors who have an interest in starting their own professional practice or small business after graduation.
Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category A.2; junior standing; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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BUAD 495 - Internship (1-3)
Planned and supervised work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Requires consent of the instructor and semester in residence at the university.
Prerequisites: Business Administration major; junior standing; 2.5 GPA.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BUAD 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
Open to qualified students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not open to students on academic notice.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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BUAD 501 - Managerial Communications (3)
Investigates the entire process of case studies and formal reports. Analyze management communication problems, apply writing strategies and deliver executive presentations.
Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BUAD 501A - Executive Communication (1)
Develop advanced interpersonal, critical thinking and business writing skills. Work effectively in teams, develop listening skills, prepare case analyses, and build stronger written and oral communication skills.
Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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BUAD 591 - Business Strategy Capstone (3)
Tools of strategic management and their application in a business environment. Integrates business functional areas and tools by means of a business consulting project. Fulfills the terminal requirement for the MBA degree. Must be taken in the program’s final semester during which students can enroll in a maximum of nine units, including a maximum of one core course.
Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.
Graduate-level
Department Consent Required
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Child and Adolescent Studies Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.
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CAS 100 - Foundations for Success in Child and Adolescent Studies (3)
Introduction to the child and adolescent studies major and related careers. Explores knowledge, skills and attitudes critical for success in college, for effective work with children and families, and for lifelong learning.
Prerequisite: Child and Adolescent Studies major.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 101 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Overview of major concepts and related professional opportunities. Practical applications will be considered within different biological, familial, social and cultural contexts to facilitate understanding of influences on developmental outcomes.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 130 - Explore Core: Teens in Trouble (3)
Teens in trouble through multiple lenses. The physiological and environmental conditions that impact adolescents. How societies interpret and react to teens in trouble. Apply holistic knowledge to developing personal and/or economic well-being and promoting societal responsibilities to youth. (CAS 130, BIOL 130, BUAD 130, and HIST 130 are the same course)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 131 - Explore Core: Migrant Lives (3)
Differing sociocultural experiences of different migrant groups. How immigration as a process impacts physical, cognitive and socioemotional development of migrants’ children. Educational experiences of migrants and implications for schools and society. (CAS 131, AMST 131 and READ 131 are the same course)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 132 - Explore Core: Fear and Fantasy (3)
Fear and fantasy through multiple disciplinary lenses and methods. The experience, representation and response to fear across cultures, generations and time periods. Use multidisciplinary approaches to understanding fear and fantasy, drawing from developmental psychology, art, popular culture, history and engineering. (AMST 132, ART 132, CAS 132 and EGME 132 are the same course)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 140 - Introduction to Early Childhood (3)
Learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings for children ages 0-8 and their families.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 141 - Intermediate Seminar in Early Childhood (3)
Builds on an introductory practicum as students learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings for children ages 0-8 and their families. Minimum four hours of fieldwork per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester.
Prerequisite: CAS 140 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 201 - Child, Family, and Community (3)
Overview of interpersonal relationships between child, family and community members; the interaction among systems, influences of age, gender, diverse abilities, culture, race, ethnicity, socio-economic and public policy factors, and community resources available to support family systems.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 206 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood (3)
Preventive measures for childcare professionals to promote safe, healthy environment at home, play, or group care. Prepares individuals who supervise and care for young children to recognize, differentiate and respond to common safety hazards, illness and injuries.
Prerequisite: CAS 101 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 215 - Observations in Early Childhood Settings (3)
Introduces the appropriate application and limits of a variety of observation methods for use with young children and in early childhood settings; several assessment tools will be studied. Hands-on observations will focus on children, interactions, and environments.
Prerequisite: CAS 101 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 221 - Responsive Care and Practices for Infants and Toddlers (3)
Overview of development among infants and toddlers. Introduces the practice of caring for and teaching of infants and toddlers in group settings. Infant and toddler child care services, emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 250 - Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
Appropriate curriculum and environments for infants and young children, including supporting development through guidance, play, observation and assessment. Development of language and literacy, social skills and emotions, art and creativity, math and science.
Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CAS 300 - Elements of Effective Professional Communication (3)
Styles of written communication common to child development programs and services. Reporting on theories and research to multiple audiences (e.g., other professionals, parents, community groups) in written and oral formats. Meets upper-division baccalaureate writing course requirement for Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; sophomore, junior or senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CAS 301 - Inquiry and Methodology in Development (3)
Framework and methods necessary for interdisciplinary study of child development. Conduct library research, read scientific reports, synthesize research, interpret descriptive and inferential statistics, develop information literacy, explore methodology and critically analyze research studies to broaden understanding of child development.
Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; sophomore, junior or senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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