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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) A physiological approach to the evolution of vertebrate organ systems. Satisfies the Physiology elective for the major. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010, 3012, or equivalent. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Study of the role of chemical messengers, or hormones, whether they are of endocrine or neural origin, in the control of physiological processes in vertebrates. Hormone source, synthesis, secretion, physiological roles, and pathophysiology will be stressed. (Formerly Endocrinology) Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010, 3012, or equivalents. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Human physiology presented at cellular and organ system levels: membrane transport, nerve excitation, muscle contraction, cardiovascular physiology, kidney function, hormone function, reproduction, and digestion. Satisfies the Physiology elective for the major. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010 or equivalent. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Structure, classification, distribution, and life histories of invertebrate groups including Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Acoelomates, Pseudocoelomates, and related phyla. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the department diversity requirement. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Structure and classification, distribution, and life histories of invertebrate phyla, including Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and related groups. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or consent of instructor. ZOOL 4420 recommended. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Spring)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Parasitism with emphasis on parasites of man. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or equivalent. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours) (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Anatomy, behavior, classification, distribution, ecology, evolution, and life histories of amphibians and reptiles. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1050 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Spring of alternate years)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Behavior, classification, economic importance, evolution, life histories, migration, and special modifications of birds. Identification in field and laboratory. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1050 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Spring of alternate years)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Classification, distribution, ecology, behavior, and form and function as they relate to life histories of mammals; identification in the field and laboratory. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1050 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; weekend field trips). (Spring of alternate years)
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1.00 Credits
(1 Unit) Students will become acquainted with the nesting biology of wood ducks during an introductory meeting and weekly field observations. Students will monitor several nest boxes placed near various waterways in Stanislaus County. Copies of field observations will be turned in weekly and at the end of the semester, along with final interpretation of data. May be repeated for up to 2 units. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1050 or consent of instructor. (Spring)
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