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1.00 Credits
Provides students with experience in laboratory and field methods used by oceanographers and limnologists to sample populations, measure rate processes, and quantify the aquatic environment. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211. Co/prerequisite: BIOL 387.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the environmental characteristics, patterns of species distribution and abundance, and adaptations of organisms in marine benthic communities. Community structure and biological interactions including predation, competition, and symbiosis will be investigated in specific communities such as the rocky intertidal zone, lagoons, coral reefs, hydrothermal vents, and shallow polar seas. Human impacts on specific marine communities will be explored. Field trip(s) outside of class hours may be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the factors that influence the distribution and abundance of land (terrestrial) plants. Focuses on plant population dynamics (e.g., dispersal, germination, and recruitment), plant-plant and plant-animal interactions, and the effect of abiotic factors (e.g., climate, water, and nutrients) on the structure and function of terrestrial plant communities. 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 in terrestrial plant ecology. Students will conduct experiments to investigate environmental controls on the physiology (including photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration), growth, and resource allocation of land plants. Students will learn standard research techniques in plant ecology and utilize technology specifically designed to quantify plant function. Experiments will be conducted in the laboratory and green house, and weekend field trips may be required. Three hours of laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 397E. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211. Co/Prerequisite: BIOL 390.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Seminar reviewing current literature in a subject area of importance in biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory experience that explores phenomena and techniques in the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of three (3) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to vertebrate animals, including overview of their evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, ecology and behavior. Major subjects will include, water-to-land transition, origins of amniotic egg, flight and endothermy, patters of social organization and mating systems, and general life-history strategies. Courses will emphasize terrestrial vertebrates of the San Diego area. May not be taken by students who have received credit for BIOL 378. Field trip(s) outside the class may be required. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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1.00 Credits
Provides hands-on experience in identifying terrestrial vertebrates of Southern California. Using preserved specimens and interactive computer programs, students will learn to use and develop dichotomous species keys and to identify vertebrates by sight and sound. Students will design and conduct independent field research projects. Course will possibly include visits to local museums, zoos and aquaria. May not be taken by students who have received credit for BIOL 378L. Three hours of laboratory. Field trip(s) outside of class may be required. Co/Prerequisite: BIOL 400. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and 211.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to invertebrate and vertebrate nervous systems, including anatomical organization. Focus on cellular/biochemical approaches to understanding neuronal development and functioning, synaptic transmission, the specificity of neuronal action and the complexity of nerve system functioning. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 376. Prerequisite: BIOL 353.
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2.00 Credits
A course for juniors and seniors who are group tutor-facilitators in biology courses where problem-based learning (PBL) is used as the mode of instruction. Focuses on inquiry and group-based methods of teaching and learning. Students learn how to assist the learning of other students through questioning methods that promote thinking and discussion, through establishing and maintaining positive group dynamics, and by introducing students to new resources. Group tutor-facilitators gain practical experience by serving concurrently as peer tutors in a biology course that is taught using PBL methods. Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 211. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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