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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 111L, 212, 212L, 213, 213L, 260 and three units of BIOL, all with a grade of " C" or better. Recommended: BIOL 350. (Undergraduates enroll in BIOL 424; graduates enroll in BIOL 524.) Ecology, morphology, physiology, behavior, and taxonomy of birds from an evolutionary perspective, also factors influencing recent increase in their extinction risk. Species identification techniques (emphasis on the local avifauna) and methods of surveying avian populations. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory/field 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One of the following BIOL 313, 350, 353 with a grade of "C" or better. Taxonomy, phylogeny, and physiology of algae, including the physiological ecology of marine macroalgae; emphasis on local marine forms. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 312 or 370 with a grade of "C" or better. Principles and methods of plant systematics, including phylogenetics, different types of systematic data, evolutionary history and diversification of vascular plants. Laboratory emphasizes retrieving and analyzing systematic data, using phylogenetic methods, and identifying vascular plants of Southern California. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 353, 425, or 439 with a grade of "C" or better. (Undergraduates enroll in BIOL 428; graduates enroll in BIOL 528.) Physiology, reproductive biology, anatomy, taxonomy, and ecology of ecologically and economically important kelp genus Macrocystis. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 340 with a grade of "C" or better. Study of cellular and molecular components of immune system, including how immune system recognizes pathogens, how it functions in various types of immune responses, mechanisms of vaccines, immunodeficiencies, transplantation, allergy, and autoimmunity. Same course as MICR 430. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 370; CHEM 320A,B or CHEM 322A,B and 323A,B, all with a grade of "C" or better. (Undergraduates enroll in BIOL 433; graduates enroll in BIOL 533.) Current topics and experimental approaches in cell differentiation and development, emphasis on examination of these processes at the molecular level. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, differential gene expression, and role of oncogenes in development. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture/discussion 3 hrs.)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 312 or 370 with a grade of "C" or better. A phylogenetic survey of green plant morphological diversity and analysis of the developmental and genetic mechanisms affecting this diversity. Emphasis in the laboratory is on documenting green plant morphological evolution, bioinformatics, and studying the developmental mechanisms driving morphological diversification. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 340, 370, both with a grade of "C" or better. (Preference given to students in the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Option in Cell and Molecular Biology.) Intensive course of modern laboratory techniques used in both cell and molecular biology. Topics include genomics, subcellular structure and transport, and purification and functional characterization of recombinant proteins. Provides extensive laboratory experience for students. Not open for credit to students with credit in BIOL 340L. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 341 with a grade of "C" or better. Mechanisms of action and interaction of physiological body systems with emphasis on cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory systems. Pathological and clinical considerations will be presented. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or CHEM 441B; CHEM 320A or 322A or 327; and one of BIOL 341, 342, 345, 445, 448; CHEM 441A or 448, all with a grade of "C" or better. (Undergraduates enroll in BIOL 443; graduates enroll in BIOL 543.) Role of endocrines in vertebrate and invertebrate adjustment to changes in internal and external environment. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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