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1.50 Credits
Defined by the theme of Energy and Matter: Cycles and Flows, this course will examine the acquisition, utilization and flow of energy and matter through various taxa (microbes, plants, animals) and organizational levels (cells, organisms, populations, ecosystems) that comprise living systems. Designed as the first of three foundation courses required of all majors offered by the Biological Sciences Department. This course may be used to satisfy GE requirements in natural science Area B3. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 2 threehour laboratories. Hartney.
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1.50 Credits
Reproduction and development are examined at several levels of organization, from molecules, cells and tissues, to organisms, populations and communities. Exemplar organisms are chosen to highlight developmental strategies among biological systems, as well as strategies that maximize reproductive success. Laboratory reinforces biological principles and provides exposure to basic methodology, equipment and data analysis. The second of three foundation courses required of all majors offered by the Biological Sciences Department. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 2 threehour laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 121/121L. Staff.
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1.50 Credits
Biodiversity is examined at molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological levels with an emphasis on phylogenetic relationships. Laboratory provides exposure to basic laboratory and field techniques and introduces major groups of living organisms, habitats in which they reside and factors affecting their ecology and evolution. The third of three foundation courses required of all majors offered by the Biological Sciences Department. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 2 threehour laboratories. Prerequisites: BIO 121/121L, 122/122L. Bobich, Ewers.
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12.00 Credits
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Enrollment requires: (1) Prior arrangement with a faculty member. (2) Completion of a supervisory form available in the Biological Sciences Department office. Only two units of BIO 200 and/or BIO 400 are allowed as approved electives for a degree in the Biological Sciences Department. May not be used as upperdivision core elective. Limited to 2 units per quarter. Staff.
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1.00 Credits
Exploration of over 500 career options for majors in the biological sciences. Preparation for a career, finding the right career and landing the job are covered. 1 lecture/problemsolving. Prerequisite: BIO 110, or BIO 115/115L, or the series of BIO 121/121L, 122/122L and 123/123L. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Applied statistical analysis of biological data. Understanding, interpreting, and performing data analysis in a research context. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. It is recommended that students take STA 120 before enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: BIO 115/115L (or the series of BIO 121/121L, 122/122L and 123/123L). Carlton, Moriarty.
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1.00 Credits
A survey of the various applications of biotechnology in today's industrial community. Topics include theoretical explanations of recent biotechnological developments, discussion of problems encountered in production, manufacturing and marketing of new products, and future directions in biotechnological research. The course will feature guest lecturers from various biotechnology industries. 1 lecture. Adler, Olson.
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14.00 Credits
Group study of a selected topic for lowerdivision students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problemsolving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the BIO 299/299A/299L designation if course titles are different. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Staff.
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4.00 Credits
Nontechnical introduction to genetic principles with emphasis on humans. Topics include gene structure, function and regulation, hereditary diseases, genetic engineering, human genome, cloning, genetic technologies in medicine and agriculture, cancer, forensics, genetic fingerprinting, human behavior, ethical and social issues. 4 lectures/problemsolving. Open to all majors. Not for core or support credit for students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department. Prerequisites: one GE course from each of the following Subareas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4 (BIO 110 or BIO 115/115L). GE Synthesis course for Subarea B5. Kageyama, Troncale
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4.00 Credits
Candid and factual coverage of human sexuality through lectures, films, guest speakers and discussion. Topics include anatomy and physiology, sexual response, hormones, birth control and ethical implications, fertilization, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual behavior and human values, diseases and dysfunctions, sex and the law, myths, misconceptions and recent developments in the study of human sexuality. 4 hours of lecture/week. May be used for an approved elective support course, but not for upper division core credit by students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department. Prerequisite: one GE course from each of the following Subareas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4 (BIO 110, or BIO 115/115L, or BIO 121,121L). GE Synthesis course for Subarea B5. George, LaMunyon.
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