Courses

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Biology and to provide students with an overview of professions in which the major may be applied. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Topics covered include cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction and development of animal systems. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Includes organismal biology of animals and plants, their behavior, ecology, evolution and adaptations. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Spring)

A study of inorganic chemical systems including properties of atoms, molecules and ions, composition of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, electronic structure of elements, chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture: 3 units. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in General Chemistry I and introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 115. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A continuation of CHE 115 - General Chemistry I including the study of inorganic chemical systems including liquids and solids, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture (3 units). Prerequisite: CHE 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in CHE 125 - General Chemistry II and continue to introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments, and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115L. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 125. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

The first course in a 2-semester calculus-based physics sequence for science and mathematics majors. A study of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, and the mathematical methods of physics. Should be taken with PHY 214L - Physics for Scientists I Lab and PHY 214D - Physics for Scientists I Discussion. Prerequisite: MAT 145 or 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with PHY 214 - Physics for Scientists I, emphasizes scientific measuring and reporting techniques. Observational laboratories will reinforce topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's Laws, momentum, energy, waves, sound, and thermodynamics. Additional course fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: PHY 214. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

The second course in a 2-semester calculus-based physics sequence for science and mathematics majors. Includes a study of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics topics. Should be taken with PHY 224L - Physics for Scientists II Lab and PHY 224D - Physics for Scientists II Discussion. Prerequisite: PHY 214. (3 units; Spring)

This laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with Physics for Scientists II, emphasizes scientific measuring and reporting techniques. Observational laboratories will reinforce topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: PHY 224. (1 unit; Spring)

Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

A calculus-based course including an introduction to derivatives and integrals, dimensional analysis, analytical geometry, trigonometry, vectors, experimental error and other topics to provide a mathematical foundation for natural science majors. Prerequisites: MAT 115, 135 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Spring)

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisites: MAT 135, 145, EGR 182, or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

A general survey of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria. The study includes morphologic characteristics, growth, reproduction, metabolism, genetics and taxonomy of bacteria; a general survey of viruses, fungi, protozoans and algae; and microbiology of food, water, soil and industry. Mechanisms of pathogenesis and control of microorganisms of human relevance will also be introduced. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 146 or 153. Recommended: High school chemistry or CHE 102. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

An examination of the structure, ultrastructure, organization, and functions of cells, with emphasis on bioenergetics, membranes, organelles, genes and gene regulation, genetic control of cell division and differentiation, structure and function of biological macromolecules, particularly nucleic acids and proteins. Mechanisms of DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation will be studied, in addition to bacteriophage and eukaryotic virus biology, mobile genetic elements and genetic engineering. Lecture: 3 units) Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: BIO 146 and 148. Recommended: CHE125 and 125L. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

This courses is designed for students with a primary interest in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other allied healthcare professions, and graduate education in biological sciences and biochemistry. Included is the detailed study of histology and structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems, correlated by laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students' introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment. Prerequisites: BIO 146, 148, CHE 125, and 125L. (4 units; Fall)

This course is a continuation of BIO 353, and includes the detailed study of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, and reproductive systems, correlated with laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students' introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 353. (4 units; Spring)

This course will introduce the student to basic and clinical pharmacology as related to the promotion of health and alleviation of disease. The course will consider drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and pharmacodynamic effects on the human body. Prescription drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drugs will have on the patient. Students will increase their understanding of drug design and action, as well as their understanding of disease and pharmacotherapeutic treatment. Prerequisites: BIO 330 or CHE 443; and BIO 344 or 353, or both BIO 153 and 163. (4 units; Fall)

An integrated mechanistic study of the nomenclature, chemical, and stereochemical properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons. Lecture: 3 units. Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: CHE 125 and 125L. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

A continuation of Chemistry 351 covering the major aliphatic and aromatic functional groups. Includes an introduction to spectroscopy. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 351. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

A survey of the chemical reactions in living systems. Attention given to enzymes. Lecture: 3 units. Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 351 (BIO 146 recommended). (4 units; Fall/Spring)

This class focuses on laboratory research projects and topics of current or historical interest that are not normally covered in other established courses. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both instructor and student's interest. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units. Prerequisites: BIO 148; Sophomore status; and permission of Department Chair. (1-4 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervising professional, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a work/volunteer setting related to their major in Biology. This can be in an industrial, research, health care, or other approved setting. Variable (1-4) units can be earned in any one semester. May be repeated for up to 6 total units of credit. Prerequisites: Declared Biology major and Junior or Senior standing. (1-4 units; As offered)

This course is designed to be a culminating exercise for students to reflect upon, evaluate, and assimilate knowledge and experience they have gained by participating in a research or internship opportunity prior to this course. Students will prepare a presentation (both written and oral) that will focus on that experience. Prerequisite: Biology and Biomedical Sciences major and Junior status. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

The principles of genetics including Mendelian, nature of genetic materials, chromosome mechanics, genetic recombination, and gene action. Emphasis will be placed on the transmission of genetic factors. Prerequisite: BIO 146 (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Descriptive and experimental study of the vertebrate embryonic development. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 146. (4 units; Fall)

This class deals with research projects and topics of current or historical interest which are not normally covered in other established courses. Content variable from year to year. May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit. (1-4 units; As offered)

The overall goal of this course is to increase the student's awareness of the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms that lead to cancer formation. This course specifically focuses on the regulation of signal transduction pathways, cell cycle entry and progression, programmed cell death, and ultimately the behavior of cancer cells as they metastasize leading to a terminal disease. Lecture with discussion. Prerequisites: BIO 146, and 330 or CHE 443. (4 units; Spring)

This course is designed for upper division biology students, particularly those enrolled in the pre-medical and pre-health sciences. Various aspects of the immune system, including the cellular, molecular, and physiological aspects of innate and antibody and cell-mediated adaptive immunity, as they relate to pathogenesis will be covered in the course. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: BIO 146 and 148. Recommended: BIO 305 and 330. (4 units; Spring, odd years)

This discussion section is designed to be taken concurrently with PHY 214 - Physics for Scientists I. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and computational techniques, and is meant to reinforce topics in mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, and the mathematical methods of physics. Pass/Fail. Concurrent Requisite: PHY 214. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

This discussion section is designed to be taken concurrently with Physics for Scientists II. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and computational techniques, and is meant to reinforce topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Pass/Fail. Concurrent Requisite: PHY 224. (1 unit; Spring)