Course Descriptions: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BIOL 100 INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE SCIENCES

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the nature of the physical and chemical aspects of life, the concepts of cellular biology, life as it exists on earth today, plant and animal interrelationships and interdependencies, and the role of humans in the world of living things. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC*. (IGETC: 5B)

BIOL 103 NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDFLOWERS

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the native ferns, trees, shrubs and wild flowers of San Mateo County. Mainly fieldwork, designed to allow the student to acquire skills in collection and identification of the flora of any region. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3.

BIOL 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This introductory course addresses the biological perspective and scientific method, the chemical and cellular bases of life, cellular transport and energetics, reproduction, heredity, classification of organisms and their evolution, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 130 HUMAN BIOLOGY

Units 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of biological principles using the human body as a model. Topics are structure and function of major organ systems and some common disorders. Heredity, evolution, and human ecological roles are also discussed. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC. (IGETC: 5B)

BIOL 225 BIOLOGY OF ORGANISMS (CAN BIOL SEQ A = BIOL 225 + 230)

Units 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or 123, or appropriate score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate. Description: Designed for biology majors, this course focuses on principles of evolutionary theory, classification of organisms, and their phylogenetic relationships. Emphasis is on physiological functions and structures of representatives organisms. Topics include development and behavioral biology, ecology, and population genetics. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC.

BIOL 230 INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY (CAN BIOL SEQ A = BIOL 225 + 230)

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192 or 210. Description: This course is designed for biology majors and provides an introduction to life functions at the cellular level. The course covers the cellular level of structure and the macromolecular architecture of the cell, the functional processes of cellular energetics, chemical regulation, photochemical activities, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, and genetic engineering. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 240 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (CAN BIOL 14)

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192, 210 or 410 or equivalent, and either BIOL 110 or 130 or equivalent. Description: Introduction to microbial life in nature, the molecular and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms, and the techniques and procedures used by microbiologists. Emphasis is placed on those microbes that play an important role in human daily life, especially those that cause disease. Laboratory emphasizes isolation, cultivation and identification of bacteria. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 250 HUMAN ANATOMY (CAN BIOL 10) (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 250 + 260)

Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100, 110 or 130. Description: Students learn the gross and microscopic structure of the human body through laboratory study of anatomy models and prosected human cadavers. Intended for students in allied health areas such as nursing, radiologic technology, physical therapy, dental hygiene and physical education. This course is an elective for pre-dental, pre-medical and pre-veterinary students. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 260 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (CAN BIOL 12) (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 250 + 260)

Units 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420, ENGL 100, and MATH 120 or 122; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 or 130, and CHEM 192 or 410. Description: Students learn through lecture and laboratory experiences how the organ systems function in maintaining homeostasis, regulating change and growth processes in humans. Intended for students in allied health areas such as nursing, radiologic technology and physical education and for those in related fields such as psychology. This course is an elective for pre-dental and pre-medical students. Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)

BIOL 310 NUTRITION (CAN FCS 2)

Units 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Comprehensive introduction to scientific principles of nutrition and the interrelationships of metabolism; nutrient functions, structure and food sources; health consequences of nutrient excesses, deficiencies and diet related chronic diseases. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the nutrient content of foods, applying information to personal diet, and using reference tools. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC.

Updated: 7/8/08