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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A survey of the invertebrate animals with emphasis on evolutionary relationships among the groups as expressed by their morphology and physiology. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly. (Spring semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A general survey of the ecological communities of San Diego County will acquaint students with local marine, freshwater, chaparral, and desert habitats. The course is primarily field study, and one overnight trip to the desert will be included. Identification of organisms and their ecological relationships will be stressed. One laboratory weekly.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Lectures address conservation topics from historical, legal, theoretical, and practical perspectives. The laboratory includes discussions of classic and current literature, student presentations, computer simulations of biological phenomena, analysis of data, and field trips to biological preserves, habitat restoration sites, and captive breeding facilities. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly. (Spring semester)
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3.00 Credits
The physiological basis of behavior is examined by studying brain mechanisms including sensory processes, motor systems, awareness, memory, learning, sleep, arousal, and motivation. The role of hormones, biological clocks, and drugs as they affect human behavior is stressed. Neural maturation, neural plasticity, the aging process, and mental illness are surveyed. Three hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, or consent of instructor. (Spring semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course explores embryonic development emphasizing mechanisms of differential gene expression and pattern formation at a cellular, molecular, and genetic level. Vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms (e.g. Xenopus, Drosophila, Caenorhabditis) which illustrate common developmental mechanisms will be examined in detail. In laboratory, living embryos and prepared slides will be studied, and molecular techniques will be employed to identify genes and examine gene expression. Three hours lecture and one laboratory weekly. (Fall semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An introduction to recombinant DNA techniques including bacterial culture, transformation, DNA purification, restriction analysis, cloning, hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, RNA isolation, library construction, and recombinant protein expression. Computer-based sequence analyses include database accession, BLAST, alignment, restriction analysis, and gene-finding. An investigative project will be undertaken. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour laboratories weekly. Prerequisites: BIOL 300, CHEM 301/301L; BIOL 300L recommended.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
The mechanisms of evolution and the dynamics of ecosystems are studied through the development of mathematical and computer models. The mathematics and computer programming experience required in this course beyond the level of MATH 130 - Survey of Calculus will be introduced as needed. Research techniques used in investigating population phenomena are emphasized. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Introductory Calculus. Biostatistics is highly recommended. (Fall semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An introduction to the theory, development, and operation of the electron microscope, with emphasis on development of knowledge of cellular fine structure. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on tissue preparation, microscope operation, and evaluation and presentation of electron microscopic data. Two hours of lecture and two laboratories weekly. (Spring semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An integrated study of marine organisms and their environments, stressing ecological, behavioral, and physiological relationships. Nearshore, deep sea, and open ocean environments will be covered. A weekend field trip may be required. Cross-listed as MARS 451W. (Fall semester)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An integrated approach to plant and animal relationships in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The lecture investigates ecosystem energetics, population dynamics, community structure, and physiological adaptations. The laboratory concentrates on population and community problems in a few environments. There will be one overnight field trip to the desert. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Introductory Calculus. Biostatistics is recommended. (Spring semester)
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