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ART 3855 - Graphic Design II
Units: 4
Advanced applied design skills using grids, color, images, typographic detail, aesthetics, and extended design systems. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART 3810 and ART 3815 . Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 3860 - Production Design for Print and Screen
Units: 4
Integration of software and hardware techniques and design production considerations, to create and deliver successful content for mass production. Prerequisites: ART 3810 and ART 3815 . Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 3870 - Web Authoring
Units: 4
Advanced use of scripting techniques to create interactive Web sites. Prerequisites: ART 2810 and ART 2830 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 3898 - Cooperative Education
Units: 1-4
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: At least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units, which may be applied to the major or the minor in Art.
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ART 4143 - Advanced Drawing
Units: 4
Emphasis on individual expression using traditional two-dimensional drawing media integrated with new and mixed media. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART 3141 . May be repeated two times for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 12 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs act.
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ART 4200 - Interactive Authoring
Units: 4
Scripting languages, audio, video, animation and graphics to build interactive environments. Prerequisites: ART 3800 and ART 3820 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4210 - Advanced Computers and Print
Units: 4
Combining digital and traditional fine art printmaking techniques to produce prints and artist’s books. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART 3830 , ART 3860 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4220 - Multimedia Senior Project
Units: 4
Students produce a personal body of interactive media reflecting understanding of design skills and processes that parallel professional methods. Prerequisites: ART 3825 and ART 4200 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4230 - Graphic Design Senior Project
Units: 4
Students produce a personal body of graphics reflecting understanding of design skills and processes that parallel professional methods. Prerequisites: ART 3855 and ART 3860 . May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4370 - Human and Machine Performance
Units: 4
Performance as an artistic form. Integration of human and mechanical actions using microprocessor programming, robotics, and costume construction. Discussion of audience, body art, and cyborg theory. Prerequisites: ART 3370. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4600 - Image and Idea
Units: 4
The development of each student’s technical skill and personal vision. Documentary and fine art photography. Prerequisites: ART 3600 /COMM 3600 . May be repeated two times for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. Cross-listed COMM 4600 . Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4645 - Creative Photography
Units: 4
Students work on individual photography projects with the goal of further developing their skills and personal direction. Prerequisites: ART 4600 /COMM 4600 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4710 - Senior Thesis
Units: 2
Senior exhibit of art works in appropriate department spaces. Part of a series of capstone senior courses.
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ART 4720 - Senior Seminar
Units: 2
Development of students’ written and verbal communication skills for the purpose of presenting themselves and their work.
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ART 4730 - Senior Portfolio
Units: 2
Senior portfolio production and presentation for career oriented goals. Faculty participation in reviews of portfolios.
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ART 4740 - Professional Practices
Units: 4
Contemporary professional practices in electronic arts. Students investigate venues for electronic artists, contexts for their own work, and produce a professional portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 3855 and ART 3860 or ART 3825 and ART 4200 .
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ART 4745 - Senior Project in Photography
Units: 4
Students work on individual photography projects with the goal of producing a body of work to be shown in a gallery for their senior thesis. Prerequisites: ART 4600 /COMM 4600 . Not open to students with credit for ART 4235. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4857 - Advanced Printmaking
Units: 4
Studies in printmaking to clarify the student’s direction as an artist. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor and when content varies, for a maximum of 48 units. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. act.
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ART 4900 - Independent Study
Units: 1-4
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
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BIOL 1000 - Basic Concepts in Biology
Units: 5
Plants, animals and microorganisms and the modern biological concepts that apply to their structure and function on cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels. Special emphasis on humans and their relationships with other living things. Not for biology major or minor credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 1001 - Introduction to Biology
Units: 4
Plants, animals and microorganisms and the modern biological concepts that apply to their structure and function on cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels. Special emphasis on humans and their relationships with other living things. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in lab, BIOL 1005 . Not open to students with credit for BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1007 . Not for biology major or minor credit.
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BIOL 1002 - Introduction to Biology Lab
Units: 1
Laboratory exposure to biological phenomena including microscope activities of cells, osmosis, diffusion, human nutrition, human genetics, plant growth, classification of plants and animals, fertilization and development, natural selection simulation, field ecology and ecosystems. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1001 (or one of BIOL 1005 , or BIOL 1007 ) or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 1004, or 2005. Not for biology major or minor credit. Two hrs. lab activity.
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BIOL 1005 - How Things Work: The Human Body
Units: 4
A conceptual look at how important systems work, what they mean in an everyday way, and how they all fit together in one working unit…the human body. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1007 . Not for biology major or minor credit.
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BIOL 1007 - Human Biology
Units: 4
Human organisms, with emphasis placed on human structure and function; examination of relationships with the environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1005 . Not for biology major or minor credit.
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BIOL 1020 - Ecology and the Environment
Units: 4
Introduction to ecology of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems; interactions of organisms with their environment. Case studies of environmental issues that impact the ecology of organisms.
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BIOL 1401 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Units: 5
Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the living cell as a biological system; cellular aspects of inheritance. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 1402 - Plant Biology
Units: 5
An introduction to plant biology with emphasis on relationship of structure and function in plants, principles of classification and ecology, and a brief survey of the plant kingdom, including evolutionary relationships. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 or consent of instructor. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 1403 - Animal Biology
Units: 5
An introduction to animal biology with emphasis on relationship of structure and function in animals, principles of classification and ecology, and a brief survey of the animal kingdom, including evolutionary relationships. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and BIOL 1402 or consent of instructor. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 2010 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I
Units: 5
An integrated approach to essential concepts of human physiology and anatomy. Analysis of skeletal, muscular, sensorimotor, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Recommended preparation: high school biology and chemistry, or BIOL 1001 (or BIOL 1005 ) and BIOL 1002 ; CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1601 (or CHEM 1605 ). Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2011 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 2011 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Units: 5
An integrated approach to health through the essential concepts of human physiology and anatomy. Analysis of skeletal, muscular, sensorimotor, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Recommended preparation: high school biology and chemistry, or BIOL 1001 (or BIOL 1005 ) and BIOL 1002 (or BIOL 1005 ); CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1601 (or CHEM 1605 ). Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2010 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 2020 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II
Units: 5
An integrated analysis of physiology and anatomy of the integumentary, autonomic and central nervous, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and of the blood and special senses. Coverage of histology, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 (or BIOL 2011 ) or equivalent and CHEM 1100 (may be taken concurrently). Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2021 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 2021 - Anatomy and Physiology II
Units: 5
An integrated analysis of human physiology and anatomy of the integumentary, autonomic and central nervous, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and of the blood and special senses. Coverage of histology, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Co-requisites: BIOL 2010 (or BIOL 2011 ) or equivalent and CHEM 1100 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2020 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 2025 - Introduction to Microbiology
Units: 5
The nature and activities of beneficial and harmful microorganisms; their role in health, disease, and their natural environment. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Designed for health sciences and nursing. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3005, BIOL 3405 or BIOL 4010 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Three hrs. lect, 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3011 - Foundational Biology
Units: 4
Lecture component of the Foundational Biology laboratory (BIOL 3012 ). Focus on the California State Science Standards and designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers for the CSET General Science Subtest in Biology with the goal of obtaining a Foundational Science Credential. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002 , BIOL 1000 , high school biology, or equivalent; satisfaction of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Not open to Biology majors.
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BIOL 3012 - Foundational Biology Laboratory
Units: 1
Lecture component of the Foundational Biology laboratory (BIOL 3012). Laboratory component of the Foundational Biology lecture (BIOL 3011 ). Designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers for the CSET General Science Subtest in Biology with the goal of obtaining a Foundational Science Credential. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002 , or BIOL 1000 , high school biology, or equivalent; satisfaction of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIOL 3011 . Not open to Biology majors. Three hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3020 - Genetics, Evolution, and Humanity
Units: 4
Principles of genetics, their application to human problems, and to theories of evolutionary change, including the evolution of humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 (or BIOL 1005 ) and BIOL 1002 or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3121 . Not for Biology B.S. degree credit.
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BIOL 3065 - Humans and Sex
Units: 4
The genetic, hormonal and behavioral basis of sexuality in humans from conception to adulthood; developmental and behavioral variation; enhancement and suppression of fertility; genetic screening. Not for Biology B.S. degree credit.
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BIOL 3070 - Human Nutrition
Units: 4
Key nutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Role each plays in human metabolism. Current controversies in nutritional information, including food supplements and claims for prevention of disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 (or BIOL 1005 ) or equivalent. Not for Biology B.S. degree credit.
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BIOL 3080 - Biology Hands-On Laboratory
Units: 2
Designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students in a science teaching and learning environment. The hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for undergraduates interested in K-8 teaching as a career. GE Area B6, upper division science, is a 4-unit requirement. To complete the requirement, students must take an additional science 3080 course or an additional 4-unit course approved for B6. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000, BIOL 1001, consent of instructor required for biology majors.
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BIOL 3110 - Principles of Ecology
Units: 4
Relationships within and among populations in various environments; introduction to population dynamics and species interactions in natural communities and ecosystems; applications to human welfare. Prerequisites: BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 , MATH 1130 and STAT 3031 or equivalents; BIOL 1401 recommended. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab, and/or field trips.
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BIOL 3121 - Principles of Genetics
Units: 5
Comprehensive analysis of gene structure, function, and inheritance incorporating classical and molecular-based approaches. Emphasis on the experimental evidence that has led to our current understanding of the nature of the gene, drawing on examples from bacteria to humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 and CHEM 1101 or equivalents. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3020 . Four hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
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BIOL 3130 - Principles of Evolutionary Biology
Units: 4
A survey of the basic processes involved in the evolution of natural populations. The systematic and phylogenetic implications of evolutionary change will also be considered. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 and BIOL 3121 or equivalents.
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BIOL 3151 - Principles of Animal Physiology
Units: 5
Integrative approach to the principles involved in animal physiology. Covers the nervous, sensory, osmoregulatory, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and endocrine systems facilitated by an understanding of the cellular processes governing these systems. Strongly Recommended: STAT 3031 or equivalent. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 ; CHEM 1101 , CHEM 1102 , CHEM 1103 or equivalent. Not open to students with credit or BIOL 3150. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3215 - Marine Biology
Units: 4
The general biology of marine organisms with emphasis on the ecology of local marine communities. Prerequisites: BIOL 1402 and BIOL 1403 or equivalents. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3115 or MSC 4103 . Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3216 - Freshwater Environments
Units: 4
Comparisons of freshwater physical and biological environments with their major communities of plants and animals. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in biology, environmental science, environmental studies, or geology major, or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3116. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3405 - Microbiology
Units: 6
The general biology of major groups of microorganisms, including their morphology, metabolism, reproduction, genetics and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 or equivalents, organic chemistry. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2025 , 3005 or BIOL 4010 . Four hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3410 - Epidemiology
Units: 4
Study of the distribution and determinants of disease and health-related aspects in populations. Application of results to the prevention and control of health problems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 and BIOL 2025 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 3430 - Hematology
Units: 4
Morphology, function and composition of human blood fluids and cells, both normal and diseased. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and BIOL 1403 and organic chemistry. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 3435 - Principles of Microbiology
Units: 3
A study of microorganisms and their biology with regard to their life cycles, virulence, host interactions, ecology, and control. Focus on mechanisms of human infection and disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 , or equivalents, organic chemistry. Not open for credit to students in the B.S. Microbiology/Biomedical Laboratory Science Option. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 3441 - Biomedical Parasitology
Units: 4
Study of protozoa and metazoa important in the pathogenesis of human diseases, including pathology, immunology and epidemiology, identification and life cycles. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and BIOL 1403 or equivalent. Not open to those with credit for BIOL 3440.
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BIOL 3898 - Cooperative Education
Units: 1-4
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: At least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. No more than a total of four units of BIOL 3898, BIOL 4900 , BIOL 6898 , or BIOL 6900 or a combination thereof, may be applied to the Biology majors. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units, but only up to four units are applicable to the biology major.
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BIOL 3999 - Issues in Biological Science
Units: 2-4
Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in biological science. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
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BIOL 4010 - Microbes and Humanity
Units: 4
Historical review of microbial organisms, their role in causing disease and beneficial contribution to humanity. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 (or BIOL 1005 ), and BIOL 1002 or equivalents. Does not meet Nursing prerequisite requirements. For Liberal Studies, Biology majors (B.A. only), and General Education (Lifelong Understanding). Not open to students with credit for BIOL 2025 , 3005 or BIOL 3405 .
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BIOL 4130 - Biogeography
Units: 4
Study of the distribution of organisms; the evolution and ecology of biomes, their biotas, dispersal, change in range, phylogenetic systematics and islands. Prerequisites: BIOL 1402 and BIOL 1403 or equivalents. Cross-listed GEOG 4130 .
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BIOL 4142 - Microbial Symbioses
Units: 4
Addresses symbiotic associations relevant to human medicine, veterinary sciences and agriculture, with emphasis on interactions that lead to the establishment of stable symbioses of plants, animals, and other microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 3405 or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4143 - Molecular Microbiology
Units: 4
Provides a deeper understanding of the molecular principles underlying basic microbial processes, such as regulation of growth, molecular determination of virulence, and phylogenetic relationships between microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121 , BIOL 3405 or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4150 - Mammalian Physiology
Units: 4
Mammalian physiological systems with particular emphasis on homeostasis and mechanisms of muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and acid-base physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 (or BIOL 2011 ) and BIOL 2020 ; or BIOL 3151 ; or equivalents.
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BIOL 4160 - Medical Physiology
Units: 4
Particular emphasis on human pathophysiology, its etiology, diagnosis, and the physiologic rationale for treatment of multiple system disease, entities, and/or failures. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 (or BIOL 2011 ) and BIOL 2020 , or BIOL 3151 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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BIOL 4175 - Population Biology
Units: 4
Study of the sizes and distributions of plant and animal populations. Processes affecting reproduction, age structure, density and population fluctuations. Recommended for students interested in ecology, conservation, or environmental biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3110 or equivalent and statistics or consent of instructor. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4340 - Environmental Microbiology
Units: 4
Key positions that microorganisms occupy in nature and their effects on global ecosystems; includes bioremediation, disease transmission/public health, biogeochemical cycling, plant-animal-insect-microbe interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 3405 .
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BIOL 4351 - Biological Conservation
Units: 4
Principles and theories of conservation biology, including biodiversity, extinction, habitat fragmentation, captive-breeding programs, restoration ecology, and the role of humans in western U.S. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , 1402, BIOL 1403 , BIOL 3110 or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 4350, 6350 or BIOL 6351 .
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BIOL 4355 - Global Change Biology
Units: 4
Understanding the mechanisms by which plants, animals and ecosystems are responding to global change and the links between physical, chemical and biological systems and anthropogenic activities. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 or equivalent or permission of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4405 - Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
Units: 4
Emphasis on the study of 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 3405 and CHEM 3400 , or equivalent.
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BIOL 4413 - Medical Microbiology
Units: 6
Introduction to medical microbiology using a system-based approach. Microbial basis of infection, host response, antibiotic resistance, prevention and public health measures. Prerequisites: BIOL 3405 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 4411 or 4412. A-F grading only. Four hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4420 - Genetics Laboratory
Units: 4
Introduction to genetic analysis including classical experiments with viruses, bacteria and fruit flies. Implementation of genetic variants in DNA technology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121 or equivalent. Two hrs. lect, 6 hours lab.
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BIOL 4425 - Biology of Fungi
Units: 4
Survey of the major lineages of Kingdom Fungi, including classification, evolution, life cycles, ecology, morphology and development, with specific focus on the medical, clinical, economic and cultural applications and significance of this diverse group of organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 , or consent of instructor. A-F grading only. Lecture/Lab.
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BIOL 4435 - Water Quality and Human Health
Units: 4
Exploration of the connections between water quality and human health. Topics include the influence of waterborne pathogens on human health, detection of microbes in the environment, transmission and fate of health-related microbes, and water quality regulation. Prerequisites: BIOL 3405 or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4441 - Principles of Virology
Units: 4
Survey of the DNA and RNA viruses of bacteria, plants and animals. Focus on the molecular mechanisms of infection and replication, including viruses of biomedical importance such as HIV, subviral particles, prions and viroids. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121 . Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6441 .
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BIOL 4450 - Cell Culture Techniques
Units: 4
Techniques of in vitro culture 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. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4455 - Molecular Cell Biology
Units: 4
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 3121 , BIOL 3122 , CHEM 3400 or equivalents.
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BIOL 4456 - Molecular Techniques
Units: 3
Techniques utilized in contemporary experimental cell biology; laboratory studies designed to mimic, in practical fashion, the usual course a researcher takes in examining an experimental question relevant to cell biology. Study will include a broad range of experimental techniques including: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), recombinant DNA construction, advanced genetic analysis, protein detection, isolation and analysis, and microscopy. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: completion of, or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 4455 . One hr. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4485 - PCR, DNA Sequencing and Fragment Analysis
Units: 4
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 and an individual project. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and BIOL 3121 or equivalent. One hr. lect., 9 hours lab.
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BIOL 4490 - Bioinformatics
Units: 4
Introduction to Molecular Bioinformatics. Survey of concepts and methods for assembly, comparison, and annotation of DNA sequence data. Analysis of protein structure and function. Phylogenetic analysis, database techniques, and selected molecular biology applications. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121 or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4500 - Quantitative Methods in Physiology
Units: 2
Quantitative treatment and analysis of physiological data using modern methods including applied statistics, spread sheets, graphical methods and data presentation. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 , STAT 3031 , or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6500 .
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BIOL 4504 - Comparative Physiology
Units: 4
Physiology of metabolic, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, muscle, and nervous systems of vertebrate and invertebrate animals with an emphasis on physiological diversity and adaptation. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6504 .
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BIOL 4505 - General Endocrinology
Units: 4
Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the endocrine system in vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 3150.
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BIOL 4506 - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Units: 3
The examination of regulatory mechanisms of animal organ systems using controlled laboratory experiments, with an emphasis on experimental design and data analysis. May be taken concurrently or following BIOL 4504 (Comparative Physiology) or BIOL 4516 (Environmental Animal Physiology). Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6506 . One hr. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4510 - Neurobiology
Units: 4
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 3151 or BIOL 2010 (or BIOL 2011 ), BIOL 2020 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6515 .
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BIOL 4512 - Applied Neurobiology
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. Prerequisites: BIOL 4510 or consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4513 - Animal Senses
Units: 4
Survey of how animals use remarkable sensory abilities to communicate, navigate, and detect prey, predators and mates. We will focus on extreme and unusual sensory systems such as echolocation, electroreception, and magnetoreception, as well as vision, smell, touch, and hearing. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 4516 - Environmental Animal Physiology
Units: 4
An examination of the physiological adaptations that animals use to cope with their environments, emphasizing the physiological responses of species to extreme environments. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 6516.
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BIOL 4517 - Environmental Toxicology
Units: 4
Exploration of the physiological effects of exposure to environmental toxicants in animals, from the subcellular to organismal levels. Concepts covered include routes of exposure, modes of action, and metabolism, as well as how toxicants are monitored and regulated. Prerequisites: BIOL 3151 , CHEM 4411 , or equivalents, or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4518 - Animal Behavior
Units: 4
Behavior patterns of animals; sensory adaptations, perception, orientation, imprinting instinct and learning, social and reproductive behavior; communication; emphasis on evolutionary relations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 or equivalents. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab./field.
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BIOL 4525 - Neural Development
Units: 4
Survey of various aspects of vertebrate and invertebrate neural development including neurogenesis, neuron polarity, axon/dendrite guidance, target selection and synapse formation. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121 or consent of instructor. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 4530 - Ecological Methods
Units: 4
Methods of design and analysis of ecological studies, including sampling techniques, field and laboratory measurements, and computer-aided data analysis including introductory modeling. Recommended for students interested in advanced study in ecology or conservation or environmental biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 or equivalents, and BIOL 3110 . Recommended statistics course. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab/field.
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BIOL 4583 - Vertebrate Biology
Units: 4
Overview of vertebrate origins, phylogeny, structural and functional adaptations, behavior, and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 1403 . Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
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BIOL 4820 - Biology Seminar
Units: 1
Guest speakers describe their biological research and develop a dialogue between faculty and students. Prerequisites: One course in biology. Not for credit toward G.E.-Breadth Requirements. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 2 units.
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BIOL 4830 - Seminar in Forensic Research
Units: 1
Seminar on biological aspects of forensic research. Current issues in forensic science based on biological concerns.
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BIOL 4900 - Independent Study
Units: 1-4
Individual projects or limited reading for students competent to assume individual work. Admission requires approval of professor and department chair. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units. No more than a total of 4 units of BIOL 3898 , 4900, BIOL 6898 , or BIOL 6900 or a combination thereof, may be applied to the Biology majors.
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BIOL 6120 - Environmental Experimental Analysis
Units: 4
Advanced applications of graphic modeling, experimental design, direct and remote monitoring, and modern statistical analyses of ecological/physiological experiments. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: graduate standing in biology or consent of instructor.
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BIOL 6141 - Advanced Molecular Techniques
Units: 4
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.
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BIOL 6142 - Microbial Symbioses
Units: 4
Addresses symbiotic associations relevant to human medicine, veterinary sciences and agriculture, with emphasis on interactions that lead to the establishment of stable symbioses of plants, animals, and other microorganisms. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 6143 - Molecular Microbiology
Units: 4
Provides a deeper understanding of the molecular principles underlying basic microbial processes, such as regulation of growth, molecular determination of virulence, and phylogenetic relationships between microorganisms. A-F grading only.
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BIOL 6147 - Functional Genomics
Units: 4
Laboratory course covering genome-wide analysis of gene function, including data-mining, mutant analysis, and expression profiling; discussion of original literature.
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BIOL 6151 - Cell and Molecular Biology I
Units: 5
The cellular and molecular biology of eucaryote cells emphasizing membrane structure and function, structure of genetic material, control of gene expression, and protein synthesis, cell division and differentiation.
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BIOL 6152 - Cell and Molecular Biology II
Units: 5
The cellular and molecular biology of eucaryote cells emphasizing membrane structure and function, structure of genetic material, control of gene expression, and protein synthesis, cell division and differentiation.
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BIOL 6175 - Population Biology
Units: 4
Study of the sizes and distributions of plant and animal populations. Processes affecting reproduction, age structure, density and population fluctuations. Recommended for students interested in ecology, conservation, or environmental biology. Required project, designed, implemented and analyzed by student. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 4175 .
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BIOL 6180 - Estuarine Wetlands Ecology
Units: 4
Advanced applications of modern ecological research in bay shore environments. Emphasis on field experimentation along vertical and horizontal estuarine gradients of both physical and biotic factors, particularly salinity, desiccation, predation, and competition for various resources.
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