C. Laboratory for Biology 215.
296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
299. Special Study (1-2)
Individual research experience and interaction with researchers at an introductory level. Projects involve approximately 45 hours of laboratory or fieldwork per unit and a research report. Hours are flexible and arranged between the student and the researcher. Maximum credit four units.
307. Biology of Sex (3) I, II, S
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences.
Reproductive adaptations in humans, and comparatively in other species. Topics include sex differences, mate choice and mating behavior, fertility regulation, fertilization and embryonic development, sex ratios, parental investment, effects of aging, and life history strategies. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.
315. Ecology and Human Impacts on the Environment (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning.
Ecological characteristics of natural ecosystems and basic effects of human society upon those systems, emphasizing resource management, food production, global environmental problems, and future directions. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.
318. The Origins of Life (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. A college level course in chemistry or physics.
Theories of chemical evolution with emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects involving geology, geochemistry, cosmochemistry and molecular biology. (Formerly numbered Natural Science 431.)
319. Evolution (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Modern theory of organic evolution with emphasis on processes involved as they relate to past, present, and future evolution of mankind. Not open to biological sciences majors; see Biology 354 or 471.
320. Dinosaurs (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Rise and fall of dinosaurs, their biology, and evolutionary relationships. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.
321. Human Heredity (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Selected principles of human inheritance with emphasis on relationships to other fields of human studies. Not open to students with credit in Biology 160 or to biology or microbiology majors; see Biology 352.
324. Life in the Sea (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Overview of complexity of marine life. Diverse interactions of organisms in the intertidal zone, over the continental shelves and in the open oceans. Current controversies concerning the marine biosphere. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.
325. How Animals Work (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Adaption of animals, including insects, fish, birds and mammals, to their environment. Topics explore various physiological concepts utilized by animals to survive under strikingly different conditions. Not open to biological sciences majors, see Biology 560.
330. Natural History of Animals and Plants (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Ecology, behavior, and diversity of animals and plants and their interactions; the evolution of natural history characteristics. Emphasis on local species. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.
330L. Natural History of Animals and Plants Laboratory (1)
Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 330.
Laboratory in natural history of animals and plants, with emphasis on field observations of the local species. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.
336. Principles of Human Physiology (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Systems of the human body, their interrelationships and control systems which regulate them. Not open to students with credit in Biology 261, 410, 560 or 590. Not applicable to the biological sciences majors.
339. Sociobiology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 100 or 101 or Anthropology 102 or Psychology 101, and completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences.
Biological bases of social behavior in animals with emphasis on altruism, aggression, territoriality, mating systems, mate choice, parental care, communication, cooperative hunting, and predator avoidance. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.
340A. Preventive Dentistry Program (1-2) Cr/NC
Four hours of clinical and other activities per unit.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and active predental file in
the Preprofessional Health Advising Office.
Participation in clinic, dental observation, marketing activities and two field trips. Maximum credit four units. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.
340B. Preventive Dentistry Leaders (2-4)
Four hours of activity per unit.
Prerequisites: Biology 340A and consent of instructor.
Supervision of one component of Preventive Dentistry Program. Maximum credit four units. Not applicable to biological sciences majors.
341. The Human Body (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences.
Survey of human body with emphasis on intricacy of design and integration of various organ systems. Not open to nursing, exercise and nutritional sciences, or biological sciences majors, or to students with credit in any college level human physiology or anatomy course.
350. General Microbiology (4) I, II
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215; Chemistry 231.
Actions and reactions of microorganisms in response to their environment, both natural and as changed by other organisms, including man. Also includes an introduction to pathogens.
352. General Genetics (3) I,II
Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215; credit or concurrent registration in Chemistry 361A.
Principles of transmission genetics, population genetics and evolution, and molecular genetics. Not open to students with credit in Biology 351, 357 or 546.
354. Ecology and Evolution (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 215.
Fundamental concepts in population and community ecology and evolutionary biology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 353.
354L. Experimental Ecology and Evolution (2)
One hour of discussion and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 354.
Methods of research in ecology and evolutionary biology; approaches to analysis of populations and communities.
356. Cell Biology (5) I, II
Three lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202, and 215; Chemistry 361A; Physics
180A, 180B, 182A, and 182B.
Structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and cell organelles.
359. Endangered and Extinct Species (3)
Prerequisite: A college course in biological sciences.
Examination of reasons that some plants and animals become rare, endangered and extinct. Emphasis on man's activities as pressure that often leads to extinction.
362. Plants, Medicines, and Drugs (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Medicinal plants, toxic-poisonous plants, herbal medicines, psychoactive plants, preparation of medicines and mechanisms of action; current research results on medicinal plants and drugs used in diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases.
436. Human Physiology Laboratory (1)
Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 336 or
590.
Laboratory work in human physiology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 261. (Formerly numbered Biology 336L.)
452. Biology Concept Development and Integration (3)
Two lectures and three hours of activity.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, or participation in a life sciences single subject credential program.
Development and integration of biological science content knowledge, introduction to learning theory, and transformation of knowledge. Designed for students preparing for the single subject teaching credential in life sciences.
454. Conservation of Wildlife (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in
Foundations II.A.2. Life Sciences. If a biological sciences course is not
taken to satisfy General Education II.A.2. Life Sciences, a college
course in biological sciences is required.
Global ecosystems and their dynamics, with emphasis on sustainable human use and preservation and biodiversity.
462. Entomology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Morphological and behavior adaptations, natural history, and overall importance of insects.
462L. Entomology Laboratory (1)
Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 462.
External and internal structure of insects; insect classification.
464A-464B. Principles of Environmental Health (3-3)
Prerequisite: Biology 202. Recommended: Biology 350.
General principles of environmental sanitation, including the relationship of the various aspects of physical environment to preventive medicine; the provision of clean air and water, proper waste disposal, safe food supply, and adequate habitation.
465. Field Orientation in Environmental Health (1)
Forty hours of fieldwork.
Prerequisites: Biology 350 and consent of Environmental Health
Adviser.
Five days accompanying Environmental Health Specialists of the San Diego County Department of Health Services on their field rounds. Course satisfies state requirements for field experience for Environmental Health majors.
466. Environmental Health Administration (3)
Concepts of organization and administration applied to environmental health; factors affecting these at the local, national and international levels.
468A-468B. Epidemiology (2-2)
Prerequisite: Biology 350.
Study of the transmission, distribution, and control of infectious and noninfectious diseases in the community.
471. Analysis of Evolutionary Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in physical or life sciences.
Evolutionary theory examined through study of criticisms against it. Fringe science ideas examined for value as object lessons.
485. Principles of Immunology (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 202.
Basic areas of immunology to include inflammation, generation of immune response, antibody production, lymphocyte development and function, hypersensitivities and AIDS, major histocompatibility complex and cytokines. Designed to give a basic background in the immune system. Note open to students with credit in Biology 585.
496. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated once with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
498. Laboratory Experience in Modern Industrial
Technology (1-5) Cr/NC I, II
Up to 20 hours per week in academic year, 40 hours per week in summer or winter sessions.
Prerequisites: Fifteen upper division units in biological sciences
with grades of A or B and consent of instructor.
Practical laboratory experience in local industrial or SDSU campus laboratories emphasizing current technology. Maximum credit five units applicable to Recombinant DNA Technology certificate. Does not apply to biological sciences majors.
499. Special Study (1-3) I, II
Prerequisites: Upper division status in good standing and consent
of instructor.
Individual research experience and interaction with researchers, on or off campus. Projects involve a total of approximately 45 hours of laboratory or fieldwork per unit and a research report. Hours are flexible and arranged between student and researcher. Maximum credit six units. Maximum six units applicable to the biology major for any combination of Biology 499, and Chemistry 499. Maximum three units applicable to the microbiology major or environmental health major for any combination of Biology 499 and Chemistry 499.
507. Topics in Ecology (2-4)
Two or three lectures and 0 to 6 hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354 and as may be indicated in the Class
Schedule.
Treatment of particular advanced aspects of ecology not covered in regular courses, including insect ecology, intertidal ecology, and ecology of the Colorado River Delta. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units. (Topics formerly offered under Biology 506 and 516.)
508. Coevolution (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 354.
Coevolution in interspecific interactions, like herbivory, predation, parasitism, competition, pollination, and mimicry.
510. Evolutionary Mechanisms (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 352 and 354.
Concepts in population genetics, quantitative genetics, adaptation, speciation, and macroevolution required to understand the mechanisms of evolution.
512. Evolution and Ecology of Marine Mammals (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354.
Biology of marine mammals to include pinniped, cetacean and sirenian evolution, diet and foraging strategies, social organization, reproductive strategies, echolocation, diving physiology, and conservation.
513. Marine Microbiology (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 350 or an introductory course in microbiology and consent of instructor.
Microbiological population of estuary and ocean waters; interrelationships with other organisms and the physical and chemical environment.
514. Marine Plant Biology (4)
Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Biology of algae and seagrasses, including identification, life histories, evolution, morphology, physiology, and ecology.
515. Marine Invertebrate Biology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Structure and function, ecology, behavior, physiology and phyletic relationships of marine invertebrate animals.
517. Marine Ecology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354 or 515.
Ecological concepts as applied to pelagic and benthic marine organisms and their environment. Field and laboratory experience in oceanographic techniques, particularly the coastal environment.
519. Aquaculture (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Principles and practices of the farming of aquatic organisms.
520. Ichthyology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Identification, systematics, evolution, structure, physiology, behavior and ecology of fishes.
521. Advanced General Microbiology (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 350 or an introductory course in microbiology and consent of instructor.
Taxonomy, comparative physiology and ecology of representative microorganisms found in various natural environments.
521L. Advanced General Microbiology Laboratory (2)
Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 521.
Methods and procedures for the selective isolation and characterization of important groups of soil and water bacteria.
524. Ornithology (4)
Two lectures, six hours of laboratory or field excursions, and a field project.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Study and identification of birds, especially those of the Pacific Coast and the San Diego region.
525. Mammalogy (4)
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
527. Animal Behavior (4)
Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 215; Biology 201 or Psychology 211 and 260
for psychology majors.
Biological bases of animal behavior with emphasis on the ethological approach, including the evolution and adaptive significance of behavior.
528. Mycology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
The structure, food relations, and classification of fungi.
530. Plant Systematics (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory, field trips.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Plant description, identification, classification, and nomenclature with emphasis on evolutionary patterns, interdisciplinary data acquisition, and phylogenetic analysis.
533. Plant Structure and Function (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Relationships between plant structure and function. Morphology and anatomy of vascular plants considering specific function of plant organs. Approaches to solve plant morphological problems. Techniques of plant anatomy.
539. Restoration Ecology (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354.
Ecological concepts pertaining to the restoration of disturbed ecosystems, including plant establishment, stability of man-made ecosystems, below-ground biota, mineral cycling, succession, and other organisms and processes on disturbed lands.
540. Conservation Ecology (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354.
Human impacts on ecosystems, the resultant endangerment and extinction of plant and animal species, and strategies for the protection and recovery of threatened forms.
545. Limnology (4)
Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 354.
Biological, chemical, and physical considerations of inland waters.
549. Microbial Genetics and Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 350 and 352; Chemistry 361A.
Physiology of microbial growth, bacterial structure and function, genetics of bacteriophages and bacteria.
550. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology (4) I, II
Prerequisites: Biology 352 and Chemistry 361A, 361B. Recommended: Biology 356.
Gene structure, organization and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Mechanisms of RNA and protein synthesis. Dynamic aspects of the genome.
551. Recombinant DNA (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Chemistry 361A; Biology 350, 352, 356, and 550.
Theory and practice of recombinant DNA techniques.
551L. Recombinant DNA Laboratory (2)
Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 350 and 549 or 550.
A laboratory course in recombinant DNA techniques.
554. Molecular Virology (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 356. Recommended: Biology 550.
Molecular aspects of structure, genetics, and replication of viruses, virus-host interactions, pathogenesis of virus infections, diagnostic virology, and antiviral vaccines and drugs; emphasis on human pathogens.
560. Animal Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202; Chemistry 361A; Physics 180B
and 182B.
Physiology of vertebrate and invertebrate animals with emphasis on diversity of solutions to physiological problems and on functional integration of organ systems.
561. Radiation Biology (3)
Prerequisites: Physics 180B and 182B; Biology 100 or 201 and
202. Recommended: Biology 356.
Principles underlying radiological reactions of ionizing radiations. Effects of ionizing radiations at the biochemical, cell, organ, and organism levels.
561L. Radiation Biology Laboratory (2)
Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Biology 561.
The laboratory determination of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems.
563. Plant Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202; Chemistry 361A or 560A.
Activities of plants, including photosynthesis, ion transport, translocation, water relations, growth and development.
566. Plant Molecular Biology (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 352 and Chemistry 361A. Recommended:
Biology 550 or 563.
Problems in plant growth, development, and adaptation from modern molecular biology perspective including techniques of plant biotechnology and applications of genetic engineering to agriculture.
567. Molecular Endocrinology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 356.
Molecular mechanisms of endocrine hormone biosynthesis, secretion, and actions.
569. Molecular Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 356. Recommended: Biology 567.
Molecular mechanisms of pharmaceutical agents. Emphasis on drugs that interact with nervous and endocrine systems.
570. Neurobiology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 590 or Psychology 260.
Structure and function of the nervous system to include cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal excitability and synaptic function, nervous system development, cellular and systems analysis of sensory, motor and higher brain functions. Emphasis on experimental approaches.
575. Molecular Basis of Heart Disease (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 550.
Current literature on the molecular basis of disordered physiology leading to heart disease.
577. Embryology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 201 and 202.
Studies in comparative gametogenesis, morphogenesis, and reproductive physiology.
582. Hematology (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 350.
Study of normal and pathological blood with chemical, physical and microscopic methods.
584. Medical Microbiology (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 350 and 356.
Discussion of major bacterial and viral pathogens; molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, microbial toxins and antimicrobial agents; immune response to microbial infections; biochemical and molecular diagnostics. Not open to students with credit in Biology 589.
585. Cellular and Molecular Immunology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 202 and Chemistry 361A. Recommended:
Biology 352 and 356.
Cellular and molecular aspects of the immune response. Genetics of immunoglobulins, major histocompatibility complex, lymphocyte development and their manifestations on immune responsiveness, lymphokines immunopathologies including AIDS, and contemporary immunological techniques. Not open to students with credit in Biology 485.
586. Medical Entomology (4)
Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Role of insects and other arthropods in the transmission and causation of human diseases and the important diseases of domesticated animals.
588. Parasitology (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Study of animal parasites with special reference to those of humans. Laboratory including identification of important human parasites, and collection and preservation of local forms.
590. Physiology of Human Systems (4)
Three lectures and one hour of discussion.
Prerequisites: Physics 180B and 182B; Biology 201 and 202. Recommended: Chemistry 361A and 361B or Biology 356.
Human physiology presented at cellular and organ system levels: membrane transport, nerve excitation, muscle contraction, cardiovascular physiology, kidney function, hormone function, reproduction and digestion. For students majoring in a natural science or engineering.
592. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (2)
Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 350 and 356.
Laboratory course in advanced techniques in microbiology and cell and molecular biology. Not open to students with credit in Biology 589.
593. Scanning Electron Microscopy (2)
One lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 201.
Theory and use of a scanning electron microscope for biological research. Laboratory is project oriented.
595. Computers in Biomedical Research (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 356 or 590. Recommended: Computer Science 107.
Application of micro- and minicomputers to tasks encountered by biomedical scientists in research laboratories (data acquisition and reduction, experiment control) and by physicians in medical care delivery (noninvasive imaging, clinical laboratory automation, patient file processing).
596. Special Topics in Biology (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced selected topics in modern biology. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree. Additional units acceptable with the approval of the graduate adviser.
597A. Univariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 215, and 350 or 352 or 354 or 356.
Application of univariate statistical techniques in biological sciences.
597B. Multivariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3)
(Same course as Mathematics 555.)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Biology 215, and 350 or 352 or 354 or 356.
Application of multivariate statistical methods in biological sciences.
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