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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIOL 128 IDENTIFICATION AND STUDY OF
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES OF THE MOJAVE AND
ADJACENT MOUNTAINS
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU. (No prerequisite. Grade Option.)
This course is a survey of the amphibians and reptiles of
the Mojave Desert and adjacent mountains. This course
reviews amphibian and reptile characteristics, origin and
evolution, and classification. This course will also
discuss habitats, behaviors and adaptations of the local
amphibians and reptiles.
BIOL 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 units). CSU
BIOL 149 INDEPENDENT STUDY
54-162 hours lecture.
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
BIOL 201 BIOLOGY OF CELLS
Units: 5.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MATH 90 or higher
with a grade “C” or better. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
CHEM 100 or CHEM 201 with a minimum grade of ‘C’
or better.)
This course will provide students with a comprehensive
introduction to the biological principles at the cellular
and molecular level. Emphasis will be placed on the
scientific method, molecular biology, biochemistry,
structure and function of cells, cellular reproduction and
Mendelian and molecular genetics. This course is
designed for pre-professional and biology majors but is
open to all students.
BIOL 202 BIOLOGY OF ORGANISMS
Units: 5.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MATH 90 or higher
with a grade “C” or better).
This course provides students with a comprehensive
introduction to the diversity of biological organisms.
Emphasis is placed on the origin of life, evolutionary
relationships among groups of organisms and the basic
anatomy and physiology of the major groups of living
organisms and an introduction to the principles of
ecology. Biology majors should also take Biology 201.
BIOL 203 POPULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOLOGY
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite.)
This rigorous course is an introduction to the structure
and organization of populations, communities and
ecosystems. Emphasis will be on demography,
population growth, life history traits, extinction, species
interactions and behaviors, ecosystem dynamics and
evolution, as well as selected current environmental
issues. Mathematical modeling, a difficult yet important
aspect of population and community ecology, will also
be addressed. Students will participate in field
laboratories, use statistics to analyze data and compose
scientific papers. This course is designed for biological
science majors, but is open to all students.
BIOL 210 BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
Units: 5.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or BIOL H100,
BIOL 201 with a grade of “C” or better.)
This rigorous course will provide students with a
comprehensive introduction to botanical principles from
the cellular and molecular level to the functions of plants
in ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on plant
molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology,
especially photosynthesis (C3, C4, and CAM), cell
respiration, and water relations. The structure and
function of plant cells, plant anatomy, plant
reproduction, plant growth and development, Mendelian
and molecular genetics, and plant systematics and
evolution will also be covered. This course is designed
for pre-professional and biology majors, but is open to
all students. The course will stress the use of the
scientific method, critical thinking, and problem-solving
skills. Up to two field trips may be required.
BIOL 211 HUMAN ANATOMY
Units: 5.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation). (Prerequisite:
BIOL 100 or BIOL H100, BIOL 107, or BIOL 201 with a
grade of “C” or better.)
An introduction to the gross and microscopic anatomy of
the human body. Lab includes dissection of cat, sheep
eye, kidney, heart, and larynx. Lab also includes
demonstrations on a human cadaver and assorted
anatomical models. Lecture covers cells, tissues, and
the major human systems such as the integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, urinary, and reproductive.
BIOL 213 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU (No prerequisite)
This course will provide an understanding of the history
and pathogenesis of the most prominent sexually
transmitted diseases. Emphasis will be placed on the
biological agent, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment
of the disease. Vaccine development and current
treatments will also be examined.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
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