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3.00 Credits
Study of the mammalian immune system at the molecular and cellular level. Mechanisms of immunology, such as generation of unique receptor specificities, transduction of signals through T and B cell receptors, programmed cell death and lymphocyte selection, regulation of responses by growth factors and cytokines, and cell-cell interactions, are explored. The course perspectives includes historical and technological aspects of modern immunobiology. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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1.00 Credits
As a complimentary course to Immunology (BIOL 377), this technique-oriented course will cover modern immunological assays and methodologies. Specific techniques covered in detail include hemagluttination, ELISAs, immunoprecipitation and Western blot assays. A section on animal handling, targeting animal research ethics, rodent handling and tissue dissection will be explored. Students will also be exposed to immunological database and algorithmic tools in a bioinformation unit. Three hours of laboratory. Co/Prerequisite: BIOL 377.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the invertebrate phyla, with emphasis on structure, function, adaptations, life histories, evolution and the interdependence of form, physiology, and ecology. Laboratory study will emphasize marine invertebrates of the San Diego area. One Saturday field trip may be required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Experimental and theoretical investigations in animal behavior, including humans. Interspecies comparisons of sensory, motor, neural, and endocrine structures and functioning. Influence of genetic, biochemical/ hormonal, and neurological factors on animal behavior. One or more field trips may be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the major taxonomic groupings of plants with emphasis on structure, function, adaptations, life histories, systematics, and evolution. Includes single cell to multicellular construction, water-toland transition, structural adaptations, and trends in reproduction from cell division to simple sexual reproduction to well protected embryos and complex co-evolution of pollinators. Three hours of lecture. Field trip outside of class may be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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1.00 Credits
Provides hands-on experience examining plants representing the diversity of plant life, including live cultures and specimens, microscopic materials, video clips, and preserved collections. Students will learn how to identify major groupings and representative genera by their distinguishing characteristics. Students will also learn a variety of microscopic and macroscopic techniques that will be useful in plant identification. Three hours of laboratory. Field trip outside of class may be required. Corequisite: BIOL 381. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the natural history and community ecology of southern California. Major subjects include the climate, geology, and ecological factors that influence the local chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, forest, desert, riparian, marsh, and estuarine communities of southern California. Field trip(s) outside of class will be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 211.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of terrestrial ecosystems and the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that affect ecosystem structure and function. Emphasis will be on the important mass (C, H2O nutrient) and energy (production and consumption) fluxes that flow into, out of, and through terrestrial ecosystems, and the plant-animal interactions that regulate the rates and magnitudes of these mass and energy flows. Weekend field trips may be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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1.00 Credits
Provides students with an introduction to laboratory and research techniques for quantifying the interactions between C, H2O and nutrient cycles of terrestrial ecosystems. Students will conduct observational and sampling studies of local ecosystems and manipulative experiments in the field, laboratory, and/or greenhouse. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 397D. Three hours of laboratory. Co/Prerequisite: BIOL 386. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses the biological, physical, and chemical processes affecting marine and freshwater environments, and the interactions among these processes. Emphasis on productivity, nutrient dynamics, food webs, biogeochemical cycles and biogeography of pelagic systems. One Saturday field trip may be required. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 387L, when also offered. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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