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2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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Biological Science
  

  • BIOL 372 - Microscopic Methods: Quantitative Analysis of Structure & Function

    Units: 3
    In-depth analysis of cell and tissue structure and function using advanced microscopy techniques including confocal. Students will learn optical theory, labeling techniques, sample preparation methods, digital imaging, video analysis and quantification. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140A.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice)
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 398 - Internship

    Units: 1-4
    Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No more than a total of four (4) units of BIOL 398, 490, 698, or 690 or a combination thereof, may be applied to Biology major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
  

  • BIOL 410 - Genetic Analysis II

    Units: 3
    A continuation of BIOL 310. Modern molecular and genetic techniques used to study the development of genetic model organisms (i.e. yeast, worms and flies). Topics include cell-cell communication, asymmetric cell division and stem cell biology among others.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3122.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 415 - PCR, Sequencing and Fragment Analysis

    Units: 3
    Laboratory course covering the theory and applications of PCR, DNA sequencing and Fragment Analysis. Topics include DNA sequencing and sequence analysis, genomic PCR, quantitative PCR, RT-PCR, DNA fingerprinting. Individual project. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4485.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 420 - Cell and Molecular Biology Undergraduate Seminar

    Units: 2
    A seminar course at the undergraduate level emphasizing the reading, interpretation, discussion and analysis of primary literature from the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B, BIOL 310.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 424 - Bioinformatics

    Units: 3
    Introduction to Molecular Bioinformatics. This course will introduce computational analysis of DNA sequences from genes to genomes, gene expression, phylogenetics, protein structure and function.  Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4490.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 425 - Techniques in Mammalian Cell Culture

    Units: 3
    Techniques of in vitro culturing of primary and established cell lines of multi-cellular origin. Topics include nutrition, growth, cloning, cell fusion, transformation, preservation, karyotyping, autoradiography, metabolic labeling, quality control applications. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4450.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 426 - Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology

    Units: 3
    In-depth look at molecular aspects of cellular processes. Emphasis on experimental evidence of molecular mechanisms responsible for implementation and regulation of gene expression, protein synthesis, membrane transport, intracellular transport, cell signaling, and cell division. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4455.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 427 - Molecular and Cell Biology Lab

    Units: 3
    Techniques of contemporary molecular and cell biology. Laboratory mimics, in practical fashion, the usual course a researcher takes in examining an experimental question. Includes: polymerase chain reaction, recombinant DNA procedures, flow cytometry, protein characterization and analysis and cell culture techniques. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 426.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4456.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 428 - Genomics

    Units: 3
    An integrated presentation of genome structure and function in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis on genome evolution. Introduction to tools and databases available, as well as current techniques in genome sequencing, characterization, and analysis. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 424.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 430 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

    Units: 3
    Microbial function and biology required to fully understand microbial growth relevant to medical and economic importance, including the exploitation of microbial processes for biotechnological advancement. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330, and CHEM 340 or CHEM 441.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4405.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 431 - Medical Microbiology

    Units: 5
    Microbial bacterial pathogens, including routes of transmission, pathogenesis, host immune response, and methods of control and prevention including antibiotics, vaccines, aseptic technique, and public health measures. Identification of common pathogenic bacteria using standard clinical laboratory procedures and assays. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4413.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  

  • BIOL 432 - Microbe-Host Interactions

    Units: 3
    Microorganisms in ecological and environmental systems, including aspects of microbial diversity in terrestrial, extreme, and marine and freshwater environments; microbial contributions of global biogeochemical cycles; and the use of microorganisms to solve modern-day issues.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4142.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 433 - Microbial Ecology

    Units: 3
    Microorganisms in ecological and environmental systems, including aspects of microbial diversity in terrestrial, extreme, and marine and freshwater environments; microbial contributions of global biogeochemical cycles; and the use of microorganisms to address modern-day issues.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4340.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 434 - Molecular Microbiology

    Units: 3
    Molecular principles underlying basic microbial processes, such as regulation of growth, molecular determination of virulence, and phylogenetic relationships between microorganisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4143.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 440 - Molecular Virology

    Units: 3
    Survey of DNA and RNA viruses of bacteria, plants and animals. Focus on the molecular mechanisms of infection and replication, Braggs Law and viral structure with emphasis viruses of biomedical importance such as HIV and HCV, prions and viroids.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 445 .
    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4441.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 441 - Parasitology

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the general biology of parasites and the host immune responses to and methods of evasion by parasites. Ecology and evolutionary biology of parasitic infections and modern methods for their control as well as their impact on human civilizations.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3441.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 442 - Epidemiology

    Units: 3
    Study of the patterns of health and disease conditions in populations. Identification of risk factors for disease transmission and targets for preventive healthcare. Introduction to the epidemiological study areas such as outbreak investigation, disease surveillance, biomonitoring, and clinical trials evaluation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3410.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 443 - Hematology

    Units: 4
    Basic morphology, function and composition of human blood fluids and cells, both normal and diseased. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B and CHEM 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3430.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 444 - Medical Entomology

    Units: 3
    Role of arthropods in the transmission of human pathogens. General anatomy, physiology, and classification of medically important arthropods, as well as the epidemiology and pathogenesis of their associated diseases, and the principles and methods of vector control.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 445 - Immunology

    Units: 3
    Topics include the innate and adaptive immune systems; emphasizing key experiments in immunology, TLR signaling, NK cells, complement, antimicrobial peptides, phagocytes, genetics, structure and function of immune molecules, lymphocyte activation, hypersensitivity reactions and regulation of immune responses.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and CHEM 332.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4430.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 454 - Biology of Fungi

    Units: 4
    Major lineages of Kingdom Fungi, including their classification, evolution, life cycles, ecology, morphology and development, with focus on the medical, economic and cultural applications and significance of this diverse group of organisms. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4425.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 455 - Vertebrate Biology

    Units: 4
    Biology, evolution, diversity, and natural history of vertebrate species. Labs involve identification of anatomical and physiological features and taxonomy of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with focus on species found in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4583.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 458 - Animal Behavior

    Units: 4
    Behavioral patterns of animals with emphasis on their evolution and ecological significance. Topics to be considered include social living, mating and reproduction, antipredator strategies, and the influence of genetics and the environment on behavioral activities. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4518.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 460 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Seminar

    Units: 2
    A seminar course at the undergraduate level emphasizing the reading, interpretation, discussion and analysis of primary literature from the fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 320 and BIOL 350.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 466 - Population Biology

    Units: 4
    Study of the sizes, distributions and genetics of natural populations, including the processes affecting reproduction, age structure, density, growth, population fluctuations and evolution. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 320.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4175.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 468 - Molecular Ecology

    Units: 4
    Use of molecular genetic tools in addressing basic and applied questions in ecological research, including ecological, population and conservation genetics, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology and phylogeography. Course includes intensive hands-on laboratories, lectures and student-led discussions. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and BIOL 320.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 469 - Conservation Biology

    Units: 4
    Biological, economic, political and ethical issues inherent to current conservation problems. Concepts covered include the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, conservation approaches and strategies, and the ecological, evolutionary, and anthropogenic influences underlying these issues. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 350.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open for students with credit for BIOL 6350 or BIOL 6351.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4351 or  BIOL 4350.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 470 - Animal Senses

    Units: 4
    How animals use remarkable sensory abilities to communicate, navigate, and detect prey, predators and mates, including sensory systems such as echolocation, electroreception, and magnetoreception, as well as vision, smell, touch, and hearing. Discussion of research and scientific writing emphasized.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 471 .
    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4513.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 471 - Neurobiology

    Units: 3
    The structure and function of the vertebrate and invertebrate nervous system with emphasis on the principles of communication, control, and sensorimotor responses. Survey of concepts of neurochemistry, feedback, bionic models, and higher brain processes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4510.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 472 - Neurobiology Laboratory

    Units: 4
    Basic principles of neurobiology demonstrated using laboratory experiments that include intracellular and extracellular nerve recording, membrane potentials, action potentials, sensory and motor neural processing, nerve tracing, and histology. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 471.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4512.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 473 - Comparative Physiology

    Units: 3
    Physiology of metabolic, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, muscle, and nervous systems of vertebrates and invertebrates with an emphasis on physiological diversity and adaptation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4504.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 474 - Biomedical Physiology

    Units: 3
    Physiological processes and interactions at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels involved in human pathology.  Provides a foundation for understanding the etiology, recognition, and treatment of diseases and the mechanisms of drugs.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: CHEM 340.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 370; or BIOL 270 and BIOL 271.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4160.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 475 - Global Change Biology

    Units: 4
    Mechanisms by which plants, animals, and ecosystems are responding to global change and to appreciate the links between physical, chemical, and biological systems and human activities. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4355.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 476 - General Endocrinology

    Units: 3
    A broad study of endocrinology from both an anatomical and physiological perspective including synthesis, distribution, and regulation of hormones in human and animal endocrine systems, as well as the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4505.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 488 - Environmental Physiology

    Units: 3
    Concepts in environmental physiology emphasizing adaptations to environmental stressors.  Physiological strategies for living in extreme environments and impacts of exposure to recent environmental challenges (e.g., climate change, pollution) also discussed.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 370.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4516.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study in biological science under the supervision a department faculty member. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
  

  • BIOL 497 - Issues in Biological Science

    Units: 1-3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in biological science

    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-3
  

  • SCI 308 - Hands-On Science Teaching

    Units: 1
    Direct experience teaching science to visiting elementary and middle school students. Foundational science concepts demonstrated in engaging activities that promote scientific thinking. Emphasis on Crosscutting Concepts underlying and linking the natural sciences as explicated in the Next Generation Science Standards.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1

Biological Science: Graduate
  

  • BIOL 601A - Foundations of Scientific Research

    Units: 1
    Foundations of Master’s level skills needed to complete a research thesis.  Application of the scientific method in the context of thesis formulation, experimental design, and accessing/evaluating scientific literature.  Involves critical review of sample thesis proposals and drafting original thesis proposal.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • BIOL 601B - Foundations of Scientific Communication

    Units: 1
    Foundations of Master’s level skills for effectively communicating scientific information.  Application of the scientific method, in the context of communicating scientific findings and evidence-based conclusions.  Emphasizes strategies in the presentation of scientific content and data to various audiences.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 601A.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • BIOL 602 - Preparation for Undergraduate Instruction in Biology

    Units: 3
    Prepares graduate students for the roles and responsibilities of the Biology Teaching Associate (TA).  Involves training in disciplinary pedagogy, policies, and safety.  Provides opportunities to develop teaching skills, access resources, receive feedback, and participate in a support network.  

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 610 - Seminar in Cell & Molecular Biology

    Units: 2
    Presentation, discussion and analysis of current research literature in Cell & Molecular Biology.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Consultation with Thesis Advisor.
    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6821.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 616 - Cell and Molecular Biology I

    Units: 3
    Principles of Molecular Biology, with focus on molecular techniques, genomics, proteomics, epigenetics, and control of gene expression. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6151.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 618 - Cell and Molecular Biology II

    Units: 3
    Principles of eukaryotic cell biology emphasizing the structure, behavior and function of membranes and associated molecules, organelles including the endomembrane system, cell-cell junctions, the cytoskeleton and signal transduction. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 616.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6152.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 620 - Functional Genomics

    Units: 3
    Laboratory course covering genome-wide analysis of gene and protein function, using molecular techniques. Discussion and practice in experimental design, data mining, and data analysis. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 424 .
    Prerequisites: BIOL 415 or BIOL 427.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6147.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 622 - Advanced Molecular Techniques

    Units: 3
    A laboratory course covering the theory, practice and application of advanced techniques in molecular biology through guided research projects and discussions of the primary literature. Techniques include current methods in recombinant DNA construction, nucleic acid isolation and gene expression analysis. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 424 .
    Prerequisites: BIOL 415 or BIOL 427.  
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6141.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 630 - Seminar in Microbiology

    Units: 2
    Seminar involving presentation, discussion, and analysis of current research literature in Microbiology.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Consultation with Thesis Advisor.
    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6831.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 631 - Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry

    Units: 3
    Microbial function and biology required to fully understand microbial growth relevant to medical and economic importance, including the exploitation of microbial processes for biotechnological advancement.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330 and CHEM 331.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to those with credit for BIOL 4405 or BIOL 430.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6405.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 650 - Seminar in Ecology and Evolution

    Units: 2
    A seminar course involving presentation, discussion and analysis of current research literature in Ecology & Evolution.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Consultation with Thesis Advisor.
    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6801.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 652 - Advances in Ecology and Evolution

    Units: 3
    Advanced survey of experimental ideas and techniques studied in ecology and evolutionary biology. 

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 653 - Community and Ecosystem Biology

    Units: 4
    Structure, dynamics, and distribution aspects of ecological communities and food web relationships to whole ecosystems.  Lectures and field trips on selected communities, with emphasis on those of Central California and San Francisco Bay Area, watersheds, and ecosystem restoration projects. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6530 and BIOL 6160.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 655 - Phylogenetic Methods

    Units: 3
    Provides students with the knowledge required to collect, analyze and interpret molecular sequence data using phylogenetic methodologies. Topics include aligning molecular sequence data, analyzing data with parsimony, likelihood and Bayesian methods, and utilizing phylogenetic information for hypothesis testing. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6550.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 657 - Environmental Experimental Analysis

    Units: 4
    Advanced applications of graphic modeling, experimental design, direct and remote monitoring, and modern statistical analyses of ecological/environmental experiments, particularly concerning an organism’s responses to its environment. Field trips.  Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4530 or BIOL 6120.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 670 - Seminar in Physiology

    Units: 2
    A seminar course involving presentation, discussion and analysis of current research literature in Physiology.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Consultation with Thesis Advisor.
    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6811.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BIOL 671 - Advanced Topics in Physiology

    Units: 3
    Advanced study of selected areas of physiology with emphasis on recent research developments and experimental techniques.  Includes in-depth discussions of physiological mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels.  

    Prerequisites: M.S. Biological Science major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 672 - Microscopic Methods: Quantitative Analysis of Structure & Function

    Units: 3
    In-depth analysis of cell and tissue structure and function using advanced microscopy techniques including confocal. Students will learn optical theory, labeling techniques, sample preparation methods, and digital imaging and video analysis and quantification. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140A.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 601B.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice)
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 690 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study in biological sciences under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • BIOL 691 - University Thesis

    Units: 1-5
    Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the university in the specified format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense required.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Consultation with thesis advisor.
    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6910.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with approval by department for a maximum of 5 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-5
  

  • BIOL 697 - Issues in Biological Science

    Units: 1-3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in biological science

    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • BIOL 698 - Internship

    Units: 1-4
    Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: Only four (4) units may be applied to biology graduate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 6898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4

Biostatistics: Graduate
  

  • BSTA 661 - Categorical Data Analysis

    Units: 2
    Applied methods for discrete data.  Topics may include: proportions and counts, contingency tables, loglinear models, logistic regression, Poisson regression, generalized linear models.  Data integrity.  Computing techniques and analysis of discrete data.  Use of SAS.  Report writing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 631 and STAT 632.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BSTA 6651 or STAT 6651.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: STAT 661.




Units: 2
  

  • BSTA 662 - Survival Analysis

    Units: 2
    Applied methods for survival analysis.  Incomplete data, censored, and truncated data, life tables, nonparametric, semiparametric, and parametric methods.  Accelerated failure time models, proportional hazards models, partial likelihood and advanced topics. Data integrity. Computing techniques and analysis of clinical data.  Use of SAS. Report writing.

    Prerequisites: BSTA 661.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BSTA 6652.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BSTA 663 - Clinical Trials in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industries

    Units: 2
    Statistical principles, design, management of clinical trials. Topics include: recruitment, treatment allocation, stratification, blinding.  Practical applications.  Ethics of clinical trials.  Data collection, data analysis. Data integrity, monitoring.  Domestic/international regulatory guidelines emphasized. Professional protocols. Introduction to CDISC.  Report writing, oral presentation. 

    Prerequisites: BSTA 662.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BSTA 6653.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • BSTA 668 - Longitudinal Data Analysis

    Units: 2
    Introduction to the principles and methods for the analysis of longitudinal data, repeated measures, and correlated outcomes, including the unbalanced and incomplete data that are characteristic of observational longitudinal data. Generalized estimating equations and generalized linear mixed models.

    Prerequisites: STAT 631 and STAT 632.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2

Business
  

  • BUS 335 - Communications in Team Building

    Units: 3
    Explores competencies associated with personal and professional success. Topics may include how to communicate effectively, how to work well with others, how to set goals, and how to use influence to achieve those goals.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Business Administration major or Business Administration minor.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 100 - Introduction to College Chemistry

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Elementary principles of chemistry, including experimentation and science practices: measurement, properties of matter, periodic table, energy conversion and transfer, phase changes, chemical reactions, atomic theory, laws of conservation of matter and energy, reaction rates, thermal and chemical equilibria, nuclear reactions. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Co-requisites: MATH 115 or MATH 118; or MATH 120, MATH 125, or MATH 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • CHEM 110 - General Chemistry for Engineering

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Elementary principles of chemistry including experimentation, laboratory skills, and science practices.  Focused on real-world applications, connections to engineering, and systems thinking, including: properties of matter, energy, phase changes, chemical reactions, atomic structure and theory, reaction rates, equilibria, and electrochemistry. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Co-requisites: MATH 120, MATH 125 or MATH 130.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for chemistry major or minor credit.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I

    Units: 5 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Fundamental principles of chemistry: periodic trends, composition of compounds and solutions, stoichiometry, gases, heat and enthalpy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding. Laboratory includes study of the chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Co-requisites: MATH 120, MATH 125 or MATH 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1101 and CHEM 1102.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 5 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II

    Units: 5
    Fundamental principles of chemistry: solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, transition metals, and organic chemistry. Laboratory includes study of the chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1102 and CHEM 1103.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 5
  

  • CHEM 161 - Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    A one semester, terminal course in chemistry for students preparing for careers in health-related sciences including nursing. Covers basic inorganic and organic chemistry, and an introduction to biochemistry. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Co-requisites: STAT 100 or MATH 115; or MATH 120, MATH 125, or MATH 130.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor credit; not open to students with credit for CHEM 165.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1610 or CHEM 1615.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • CHEM 162 - Basic Biochemistry for the Health Sciences

    Units: 3
    An introduction to basic biochemistry with emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids as they relate to human health.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 161 or CHEM 165, both with grade C- or better.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1620.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 165 - Basic Chemistry for Healthier Living

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    A chemical perspective for healthier living. Covers basic inorganic and organic chemistry, and an introduction to biochemistry. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Co-requisites: STAT 100 or MATH 115; or MATH 120, MATH 125, or MATH 130.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor credit; not open to students with credit for CHEM 161.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 1610 or CHEM 1615.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • CHEM 220 - Quantitative Analysis

    Units: 4
    An introduction to analytical chemistry including determination of error in measurement, statistical analysis of data, acid-base equilibria, and electrochemical, spectrometric, and chromatographic methods of analysis. Focus on development of applied laboratory skills and practical application of technique. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 2200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • CHEM 230 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

    Units: 5
    An introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry with an emphasis on the chemistry of functional groups. Laboratory work in experimental organic chemistry techniques. Lecture Units: 4; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with grade C- or better.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for chemistry or biochemistry major or minor credit
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 2301 and CHEM 2302.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 5
  

  • CHEM 233 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

    Units: 3
    Basic physical and chemical properties of the major classes of organic compounds. Emphasis is placed on those aspects of organic chemistry that are relevant to the study of human and environmental health.

     

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with grade C- or better.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor credit.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).

Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 301 - Chemistry Connections

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    Connections between chemistry and other natural sciences and engineering with real-world applications and examples. Focus is on preparing to teach under the K12 Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of teaching science with confidence.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and CHEM 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3011.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6- Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  

  • CHEM 302 - Chemistry Connections Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Laboratory experience demonstrating connections between chemistry and other natural sciences and engineering.  The course focuses on K12 Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of teaching science with confidence.

     

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: CHEM 301 (concurrent or completion).
    Prerequisites: CHEM 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3012.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).

Units: 1
  

  • CHEM 320 - Bioanalytical and Forensic Instrumentation

    Units: 3
    The lecture portion of the class will discuss the fundamental theories in forensic chemistry and the laboratory component will cover the practical aspects and techniques currently used in forensic analytical chemistry. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 230 or CHEM 332, both with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry I

    Units: 5
    Fundamental principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, properties and reactions of organic compounds emphasizing reaction mechanisms. Laboratory work in basic techniques and synthesis. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 3301 and CHEM 3302 will receive credit for CHEM 331.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  

  • CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II

    Units: 5
    Continuation of CHEM 331 Fundamental principles of organic chemistry including properties and reactions of organic compounds emphasizing reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopic analysis. Further laboratory work in basic synthesis and organic analysis. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: CHEM 331 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 3302 and CHEM 3303 will receive credit for CHEM 332.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  

  • CHEM 340 - Survey of Biochemistry

    Units: 3
    A survey course covering structures of biomolecules (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, nucleotides, and vitamins), mechanisms of membrane transport, enzyme kinetics, and cellular metabolic processes.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 230 or CHEM 332, both with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 350 - Biophysical Chemistry

    Units: 3
    A presentation of the fundamental concepts of physical chemistry with emphasis on applications in biological macromolecules. Thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, enzyme kinetics, basic quantum chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy will be covered.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112, MATH 131, and PHYS 126 or PHYS 136, all with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3501.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry I

    Units: 3
    Fundamental principles of kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, and chemical kinetics.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332, MATH 230, PHYS 136, all with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 3511 and CHEM 3512 will receive credit for CHEM 351.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry II

    Units: 3
    Fundamental principles of time-independent quantum mechanics. Translational, vibrational, and rotational motion, atomic structure, valence bond and molecular orbital theory.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 351 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 3512 and CHEM 3513 will receive credit for CHEM 352.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    Units: 2
    Experience in the measurement of physicochemical properties, automated data acquisition, computer analysis of experimental data, and report writing.

    Co-requisites: CHEM 351.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3531 and 3532.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • CHEM 398 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Introduction to the internship experience; integration of the academic program with career aspirations; emphasis on internship readiness and preparation for professional success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Chemistry major or minor.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 3898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • CHEM 410 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Units: 4
    Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry with applications to the structure, bonding, and reactivity of main group inorganic compounds, coordination and organometallic compounds, and solid state.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332; and CHEM 350 or CHEM 351, all with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4161 and CHEM 4162.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • CHEM 415 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    Units: 2
    Laboratory experience in the preparation and characterization of main group element inorganic compounds and transition metal coordination complexes.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 410 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4180.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • CHEM 420 - Instrumental Analysis

    Units: 3
    Principles of operation and application of various analytical instruments including visible/ultraviolet, infrared, inductive coupled plasma optical emission, fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy, gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography, and the basic electronics of a simple spectrometer. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 220, CHEM 332; and PHYS 126 or PHYS 136, all with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4240.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 425 - Environmental Chemistry

    Units: 4
    Application of chemical principles to natural processes and related anthropogenic influences. Topics include analysis of multiple equilibria systems, influence of pH and redox on solubility, interactions between soil and aqueous systems, atmospheric pollutants, and current topics. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 331 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4601 and CHEM 4602.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • CHEM 430 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Units: 3
    Mechanistic approaches to synthetic studies; the chemistry of carbonyl, heterocyclic, and polycyclic compounds with emphasis on those of natural origin or biological interest; determining and writing reasonable organic reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4311.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 441 - Biochemistry I

    Units: 4
    A detailed description of the structure-function relationships of biological molecules (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides), with emphasis on representative proteins, membrane composition and transport, enzymes and signaling.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 4411 and CHEM 4412 will receive credit for CHEM 441.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • CHEM 442 - Biochemistry II

    Units: 4
    A detailed description of metabolism of biological molecules (carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, amino acids, nucleotides, and nucleic acids), gene expression and replication, and protein synthesis.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 441 with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Students who have completed CHEM 4412 and CHEM 4413 will receive credit for CHEM 442.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • CHEM 443 - Biochemistry Laboratory I

    Units: 3
    Laboratory techniques in biochemistry with a focus on protein purification and enzyme kinetics. Intended to supplement CHEM 441 Biochemistry I.  Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: CHEM 220.
    Co-requisites: CHEM 441.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4430.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 444 - Biochemistry Laboratory II

    Units: 3
    Laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Continuation of CHEM 443 with emphasis on immunological techniques for protein characterization and manipulation of nucleic acids. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: CHEM 443 with grade C- or better.
    Co-requisites: CHEM 442.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4431.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 445 - Protein Structure

    Units: 3
    Fundamentals of protein structure and its relationship to function including structural motifs and domain classification. Emphasis on methods for determination and analysis of three dimensional protein structures.

    Co-requisites: CHEM 441.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4440.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 446 - Nucleic Acid Chemistry

    Units: 3
    Nucleic acid structure, modification and processing. Emphasis on methods for chemical characterization of DNA and RNA, genome structure and organization, regulation of the transcriptome, recombinant DNA techniques and use of DNA databases.

    Co-requisites: CHEM 442.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4450.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 447 - Major Organ Biochemistry

    Units: 3
    Detailed study of the unique biochemistry and metabolism of selected major organs and their interrelationships under various physiological conditions.

    Co-requisites: CHEM 442.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: CHEM 4460.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • CHEM 450 - Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

    Units: 3
    Comprehensive treatment of selected topics in classical and statistical thermodynamics with biochemical applications.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 352 with grade C- or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
 

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