Mar 28, 2024  
University Catalog 2017-2018 
    
University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Aviation Administration (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • TECH 4460 - Airport Finance


    (3)
    Introduction to airport finance and the tools to analyze it. Includes interactive spreadsheet analyses of airport operating budgets, airport development feasibility, and project financial evaluation.

  
  • TECH 4470 - Senior Seminar: Aviation Problems


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Senior standing. Selected topics about current aeronautical administration problems; interaction with aviation executives. Field trips may be required.

  
  • TECH 4480 - Case Studies in Airline Finance


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Case studies of airline finances and the tools to analyze them.  Includes interactive spreadsheet analysis of airline economic base, financial statements, sources and uses of funds, and financial planning.  


Bioinformatics (Undergraduate)

  
  • BINF 4000 - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    (also listed as CHEM 4860)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1100 and CS 2011 (or CIS 2830); upper division or graduate level standing. Theory and application of software programs that analyze genes and proteins; creation of programs designed to search databases and align sequences. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours

  
  • BINF 4010 - Data Mining Applications in Molecular Life Sciences


    (2)
    Prerequisites:  BINF 4000 (OR CHEM 4860), BIOL 3000 (OR ECON 3090 OR MATH 4740). Introduction to tools that mine data from molecular life science databases. Strategies for parameter selection.  Analysis of machine learning programs to create algorithms.  Statistical measurements of algorithm accuracy through cross-validation. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BINF 4020 - Phylogenomic Analysis


    (2)
    Prerequisites: BINF 4000 or CHEM 4860, BIOL 3000 (or ECON 3090 or MATH 4740), upper division status and permission of the instructor. Fundamentals of phylogenetics and tools for large-scale phylogenomic analyses. Interpretation of gene and species trees, selection of evolutionary models, implementation of phylogenetic analyses, interpretation of support statistics, and hypothesis testing. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BINF 4500 - Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology


    (1)
    Prerequisite: BINF 4010. Review of current advances in bioinformatics and computational biology. Recitation-Laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • BINF 4540 - Special Topics in Bioinformatics


    (1-3 units)
    Prerequisites: BINF 4000 (or CHEM 4860). Specialized topics in bioinformatics, genomics, or computational biology for advanced level students. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.


Biological Sciences (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • BIOL 0530 - Health Professions Enrichment


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Enrollment by Permit Only. Corequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in BIOL 053B, 053C, 053D and 053E for a total of 10 units. Emphasizes key principles in biology important for entry to the health professions. Lecture 2 hours. No credit toward baccalaureate. (Graded CR/NC)

  
  • BIOL 0531 - Health Professions Enrichment


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Enrollment by Permit Only. Corequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in BIOL 053A, 053C, 053D and 053E for a total of 10 units. Emphasizes key principles in organic chemistry important for entry to the health professions. Lecture 2 hours. No credit toward baccalaureate. (Graded CR/NC.)

  
  • BIOL 0532 - Health Professions Enrichment


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Enrollment by Permit Only. Corequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in BIOL 053A, 053B, 053D and 053E for a total of 10 units. Emphasizes key principles in physics important for entry to the health professions. Lecture 2 hours. No credit toward baccalaureate. (Graded CR/NC)

  
  • BIOL 0533 - Health Professions Enrichment


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Enrollment by Permit Only. Corequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in BIOL 053A, 053B, 053C and 053E for a total of 10 units. Emphasizes key principles in general chemistry important for entry to the health professions. Lecture 2 Hours. No credit toward baccalaureate. (Graded CR/NC)

  
  • BIOL 0534 - Health Professions Enrichment


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Enrollment by Permit Only. Corequisites: Students must be concurrently enrolled in BIOL 053A, 053B, 053C and 053D for a total of 10 units. Emphasizes key principles in written communication important for entry to the health professions. Lecture 2 hours. No credit toward baccalaureate. (Graded CR/NC)

  
  • BIOL 1010 - General Biology


    (3)
    Introductory biology for non-majors with an emphasis on the process of science and principles common to all domains of life; topics include metabolism, inheritance, evolution, organismal structure and function. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Biology major or minor.

    GE B2
  
  • BIOL 1030 - Life Science


    (4)
    Basic concepts in life science such as the flow of energy and information through biological systems from micro- to macro-scales. The process of science and principles common to all domains of life; topics include metabolism, inheritance, evolution, organismal structure and function.No credit toward Biology major or minor. Recommended for Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) majors. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 1040 - Science Orientation


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Exploration of skills essential for success in the sciences; presentations by professional scientists. No credit toward science majors. Lecture 2 hours. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 1054 - Selected Topics in Biology


    (1-3)
    Topics of current interest in biology as announced in Schedule of Classes. No credit toward Biology major or minor.

  
  • BIOL 1100 - Principles of Biology I


    (5)
    Prerequisite: Calculus ready The flow of energy and information through biological systems from micro- to macro-scales. Cellular structure and function across the domains of life, metabolism, Mendelian and population genetics. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. Recitation 1 hour.

  
  • BIOL 1200 - Principles of Biology II


    (5)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1100 with grade of C or better,  and calculus ready.  Introduction to the ecology, evolution, and diversity of life; structure and function, reproduction, and energy metabolism in plants, animals, and fungi.  Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, and Recitation 1hour.

  
  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    (4)
    Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1010. Structure and function of the cell and tissue; anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Biology major or minor.

  
  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    (4)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010. Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Biology major or minor.

  
  • BIOL 3000 - Biostatistics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200;  calculus ready. Statistical analysis applied to biological problems, with emphasis on sampling, experimental design, chi-square analysis, t-test, analysis of variance, regression analysis, and correlation analysis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3084 - Biology of Human Aging


    (3)
    Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Age-related changes in human physiology and anatomy at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels; relationship of late-onset diseases to the aging process. No credit toward biology major or minor. Lecture 3 hours.

     

     

    UD GE B

  
  • BIOL 3100 - General Microbiology

    (also listed as MICR 3100)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1200; CHEM1110. Fundamental biological principles of microbes. Introduction to structure, function, growth, nutrition, genetics, microbial metabolism and diversity, and environmental, industrial, and medical aspects of microbiology. Lecture 3 hours: laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3200 - Professional Writing in the Life Sciences


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3000. Introduction to writing techniques and conventions within the life sciences; intensive practice in discipline-specific communication including research papers, reviews, presentations, curriculum vitae, and professional letters. Lecture 1 hour, activity 6 hours.

     

     

    GE (wi)

  
  • BIOL 3400 - Cell Biology and Genetics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3000. This course covers structure, function and biogenesis of cellular organelles and the cytoskeleton and the principles of classical and molecular genetics as demonstrated in plants, animals and microorganisms; emphasis on mechanisms of inheritance, structure of genetic material, breeding experiments with suitable organisms, analysis and interpretation of data. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3401 - Cell and Molecular Laboratory


    (2)
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 3400. This course will introduce some experimental techniques used to study topics in cell and molecular biology. Laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3600 - Integrative Organismal Biology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3000. Course will address biological diversity, primarily in plants and animals. Organismal diversity will be presented within an evolutionary context.  Relationships between form and function as well as relationships of organisms to their environments will be addressed. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3800 - Ecology and Evolution


    (3)
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIOL 1200; BIOL 3000, and 3400. Interaction of organisms with their environment at individual, population, and ecosystem scales. Micro- and macroevolutionary processes leading to biological diversity. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 3960 - Honors Thesis


    (1-4)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, 40 units in major, Successful completion of A3, admission to the Biology Honors program Independent research in culminating in a written thesis, seminar presentation, and oral defense Must be repeated until 4 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 3980 - Cooperative Education

    (see UNIV 3980)
    (1-3)
    Cooperative Education

  
  • BIOL 4080 - Experimental Design and Advanced Biostatistics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3000. Experimental design in statistical procedures, advanced topics in analysis of variance, linear and nonlinear regression analysis, covariance; introduction to multivariate techniques used in biological research. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4120 - Human Genetics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Overview of the latest developments in human genetics from the discovery of human disease genes to interpretation of the latest Human Genome Project data. Discussion of major human genetic disorders. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4130 - Molecular Diagnostics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 or MICR 4100 or CHEM 4310 and CHEM 4320. Biological and technical aspects of molecular approaches to diagnosis of disease. Recommended for individuals considering careers in either clinical or research applications of biotechnology. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4150 - Population Genetics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Forces that shape the genetic structure of populations; random genetic drift; mutation; natural selection; inbreeding; assortative mating; molecular evolution; quantitative genetics; ecological genetics. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4160 - Molecular Genetics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400, CHEM 2200. The structure and function of genes and genomes. Topics include the assembly and analysis of genomes, the regulation of genome expression, replication and repair. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4170 - Gene Manipulation


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 or MICR 3300 or CHEM 4310 + CHEM 4320 + CHEM 4311. Genetic engineering and its application in molecular biology and biotechnology. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4180 - Advanced Evolutionary Biology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 3800. Advanced study of selected topics in evolutionary biology including mechanisms of speciation, epigenetics, quantitative genetics, phylogenetics, comparative methods, evolutionary developmental biology, and the history of life on earth. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4200 - Global Change


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 3200. Considers major transformations in the Earth’s interlinked physical and biological environments, the causes of these changes (both anthropogenic and natural), and their likely consequence for the Earth’s biological systems. Lecture 3 hrs.

  
  • BIOL 4240 - General Embryology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Molecular biology of genetic programming, cellular events of early embryogenesis, mechanisms of differentiation, and elements of organogenesis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4290 - Animal Histology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Basic structural, chemical, and physiological aspects of tissues, recent advances in histological technology; traditional microscopic study of tissues and organs, primarily mammalian. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4300 - Plant Physiology I


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200; CHEM 1110. Growth and development, growth regulation, plant-water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis and respiration. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4320 - Fundamentals of Toxicology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 + CHEM 3200 + CHEM 2211. A survey of important drugs and environmental toxicants; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs and toxic compounds; mechanisms of toxic action; human and ecological risk assessment. Lecture 2 hrs, Laboratory 3 hrs.

  
  • BIOL 4330 - Integrative Human Physiology I


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Physiological phenomena at the organismic level. Muscular, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems; laboratory techniques and principles. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4340 - Integrative Human Physiology II


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Physiological phenomena at organismic level; digestive, respiratory, excretory, and circulatory systems. Laboratory techniques and principles. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4350 - Neurobiology: Neuroanatomy


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Gross and Microscopic structure of the mammalian nervous system, organizational aspects, classical lesions and deficits. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4360 - Neurobiology: Cellular and Molecular Physiology of the Nervous System


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. A study of molecules and their roles in the basic cellular physiology of the vertebrate nervous system. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4370 - Cell Signaling


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. A topical course on cellular phenomena such as information flow, bioenergetics, control mechanisms, motility phenomena, and molecular behavior of reactive surfaces. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4390 - Endocrinology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of the endocrine system. Includes in depth consideration of the mechanisms regulating hormone production, synthesis, and action. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4400 - Plant Systematics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Principles of phylogenetic analysis and classification; land plant evolutionary diversity; identification and relationships of major angiosperm families. Lecture 1 hours, laboratory 6 hours; weekend field trips may be required.

  
  • BIOL 4440 - Drug Discovery and Development

    (also listed as CHEM 4840)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM  3200 and either BIOL 3400 or CHEM  4300 or CHEM 4310. An overview of the process of drug discovery and development, with an emphasis on academic and industrial research methodology. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4450 - Bioscience Companies: From Concept to Market


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of first full year of coursework in a major in one of the following colleges: College of Natural and Social Sciences; College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology; College of Business and Economics; College of Health and Human Services.  Describes moving an idea through basic and applied research into pharmaceutical, biologics, and medical device industries. Emphasizes interdependence of the sciences, engineering, business and management, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4490 - Neurobiology: Development


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Current concepts of and experimental approaches to the development of the nervous system; as well as the maintenance and remodeling of neuronal connections. Lecture 3 hrs.

  
  • BIOL 4500 - Botanical Medicine


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of the BIOL 1100-1200 series. Historical and modern use of plant-derived medicines in culturally and ecologically diverse medical systems; taxonomy and biochemical properties of plants used to treat disorders of major human physiological systems. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4510 - Ornithology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Taxonomy, distribution, physiology, life history, ecology, and behavior of birds. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4540 - Special Lecture Topics in Biology


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for specific topic. Topics of current interest in biology as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

  
  • BIOL 4541 - Special Activity Topics in Biology


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for specific topic. Topics of current interest in biology as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

  
  • BIOL 4550 - Mammalogy


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and physiology of mammals. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4570 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 1200. Taxonomy, phylogeny, and natural history of major marine invertebrates taxa; laboratory work emphasizes species from local fauna and those of economic importance. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4620 - Plant Ecology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3800. Plants and plant communities in relation to physical and biotic environments, ecophysiology, demography, species interactions, community structure, and ecosystem function. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4700 - Conservation Biology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3800. Biological diversity of animals and plants; genetics and ecology of small populations; protection and management of threatened species and communities. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4720 - Marine Ecology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3800. Population and community ecology of major habitats in marine environment; lecture emphasizes contemporary theories in marine ecology; laboratory offers practical field experience. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4800 - Modeling Biological Systems

    (also listed as MATH 4800)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: minimum grade of C in Math 2050 or in both Math 2150 and Math 2550. Modeling techniques applied to biological systems. Topics include nonlinear dynamics, stochastic models, compartmental and spatial models, parameter estimation, methods of model evaluation, modeling complexities.Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4810 - Animal Cell Culture Theory and Technique


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 or MICR 3100 or CHEM 4310 or CHEM 4300. Topics include extra-cellular matrix, signaling, stem cell biology, genome engineering, gene therapy, differentiation, primary cells and immortalized cells as applied to cells cultured in vitro. Basic techniques including counting, passage, storage and medium preparation. Laboratory 9 hours.

  
  • BIOL 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of full-time faculty member in consultation with department chair, grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Project must be approved before registration. Student must have ability to assume responsibility for independent research and analysis. Regular discussion of progress with sponsor before presentation of final written report. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 5960 - Graduate Studies


    (0)
    See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the Master’s Degree   section of this chapter.


Biological Sciences (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 5000 level courses.

  
  • BIOL 5000 - Graduate Orientation


    (1)
    Requirements and expectations of the M.S. degree program in Biology, introduction to good practices of laboratory science and research, future career paths. Must be taken during the first semester of the degree program. Graded CR /NC.

  
  • BIOL 5100 - Seminar: Biology


    (1)
    Attendance at regular departmental seminar program: participation in seminar training program with course instructor; presentation of a departmental seminar. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 5170 - Seminar: Gene Manipulation


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 4170; instructor consent. Critical evaluation and communication of recent literature in molecular biology. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5180 - Biotechnology Skills Laboratory


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MICR 3500 or CHEM 4310/4320 (for Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Biochemistry majors) or instructor consent for students of other majors of good academic standing. A project team based course that covers various stages of a generic drug discovery process, including project design, management, and reporting.

  
  • BIOL 5190 - Genetic Engineering Laboratory


    (5)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 4170; BIOL 3400/3401 or BIOL 3100/MICR 3100; CHEM 4310/4320. Introduction to basic techniques. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 18 hours.

  
  • BIOL 5200 - Seminar: Professional Writing in the Life Sciences


    (2)
    Scientific method, preparation of a prospectus, writing scientific manuscripts, grantsmanship, peer review, and presentation techniques. Seminar 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • BIOL 5400 - Seminar: Data Analysis for the Biological Sciences (3)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Advanced study of selected topics in methods of data analysis. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5410 - Seminar: Hot Topics


    (3)
    Advanced study of the latest ground braking discoveries in the broader field of biological science. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5420 - Seminar: Organismal Biology


    (3)
    Advanced study of selected topics in the fields of organismal biology and physiology. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5430 - Seminar: Ecology - Environmental Biology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced study of selected topics in methods of data analysis. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5440 - Seminar: Microbiology - Immunology


    (3)
    Advanced study of selected topics in the fields of microbiology and immunology. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5450 - Seminar: Genetics Evolution


    (3)
    Advanced study of selected topics in the fields of genetics and evolution. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5460 - Seminar: Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology


    (3)
    Advanced study of selected topics in the fields of cell, molecular, and developmental biology. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • BIOL 5500A - Advanced Studies in Molecular Diagnostics A


    (6)
    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program. Theoretical and technical fundamentals of nucleic acid biochemistry, cell biology, human genetics, and molecular biology as they apply to human disease and diagnostics. Genetic differences between normal and disease states. 

  
  • BIOL 5500B - Advanced Studies in Molecular Diagnostics B


    (6)
    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program; BIOL 5400A. Genetic differences between normal and disease states, molecular aspects of cancer progression, genetic basis of tissue type, theory and analysis of nucleic acid-based diagnostic and infectious disease tests. Quality assurance.

  
  • BIOL 5850 - Biotechnology Internship


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent and admission to the Certificate Program in Biotechnology. One term of internship in off-campus biotechnology companies as a pathway to biotechnology industry employment. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 5940 - Project and Research Skill Development


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites:  Consent of instructor to act as sponsor and approval of graduate program by department. Directed study of advanced topics in the biological sciences and introduction to laboratory or field research techniques.  Assigned readings, conferences, lectures, seminars, and research.  Graded CR/NC.  May be repeated for up to 6 units. Units may not be used toward an MS degree in Biology.

  
  • BIOL 5950 - Individual Research in Gene Manipulation


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 5170, 5190. Laboratory research project conducted in approved on- or off-campus laboratory. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 5970 - Graduate Research


    (1-2)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 5200, approval of program commitee. Conducting research toward master’s degree. Must be repeated until 6 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1 - 3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor to act as sponsor and approval of graduate program by department. Directed study of advanced topics in the biological sciences and introduction to laboratory or field research techniques. Assigned readings, conferences, lectures, seminars, and research. Graded ABCDF.  May be repeated once for credit. Units may not be used toward a M.S. degree in Biology.

  
  • BIOL 5990 - Thesis


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 5200, advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to act as sponsor. Independent research culminating in a written thesis, Seminar presentation, and oral defense must be repeated until 9 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • BIOL 9000 - Graduate Studies


    (0)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 5970. Courses in the 9000 series are open only to graduate students who have previously enrolled in thesis or project units (5990 and 5991), but will use University facilities or consult with faculty.


Chemistry (Undergraduate)

With graduate adviser approval, appropriate 4000-level courses in Chemistry may be applied toward requirements for the master’s degree.

  
  • CHEM 1000 - Molecules Matter †


    (3)
    An Introductory course emphasizing the importance of chemistry to everyday life including the environment, energy, food and materials. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.

    † There is a special fee associated with registering for laboratory classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the schedule of classes

    GE B1

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Fundamentals of Chemistry


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Score of 50 or more on (or exemption from) Entry Level Math (ELM) exam or Math 0930 with a minimum of C. Introductory course in fundamental laws and theories of general chemistry with chemistry and biochemistry applications to health sciences. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Chemistry, Engineering or Physics major.

  
  • CHEM 1020 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry


    (4)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 with a minimum grade of C-. Organic chemistry for nutritional science majors and related fields. Fundamental principles and reactions of organic chemistry with an emphasis on processes related to nutritional science. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. No credit toward Chemistry, Engineering or Physics major.

  
  • CHEM 1040 - General Chemistry for Engineers


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Must be Engineering major and have a score of 50 or more on (or exemption from) ELM or MATH 0930 with a minimum C grade. Fundamental theory and applications of chemical principles.  Atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, reaction stoichiometry, thermochemistry, equilibrium, electrochemistry, classes and nomenclature of chemical compounds.  Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • CHEM 1050 - Introductory Chemistry


    (3)
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1050 presents fundamentals of chemistry and quantitative thinking. Topics include the molecular nature of matter, scientific method, measurement, stoichiometry and gas laws.  Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours.  Graded A,B,C/NC.

  
  • CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I


    (5)
    Prerequisites: Score of 50 or more on (or exemption from) ELM or MATH 0930 with a minimum C grade; Department consent required for Engineering majors. Physical concepts, stoichiometry, structure of atom, periodic table, chemical bonding, structure of molecules, states of matter, acids and bases. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

     

    CI-D CHEM 110:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry II


    (5)
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 with a minimum grade of C-.   Equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and its applications in chemistry, chemical kinetics, and special topics in general chemistry. Lecture 3 hours, 6 laboratory hours.

     

    C-ID  CHEM 110 and CHEM 120S:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • CHEM 1800 - Selected Topics in Chemistry


    (1-3)
    Topics of current interest as announced in Schedule of Classes. No credit toward Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
    † There is a special fee associated with registering for laboratory classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.

  
  • CHEM 1801 - Selected Topics in Chemistry


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: None. Topics of current interest as announced in Schedule of Classes. No credit toward Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
     

  
  • CHEM 1810 - Honors Proseminar


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into department honors program. Study of recent developments in chemistry and biochemistry. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units; only 1 unit may apply on major requirements. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • CHEM 2200 - Organic Chemistry I


    (4)
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 with a minimum grade of C- or 1 year of general chemistry with a minimum grade of C-. The first semester of a yearlong course focusing on properties and reactions of organic compounds, including biomolecules; emphasis on fundamental principles and reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours, Recitation 1 hour.

  
  • CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I †


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    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 with a minimum grade of C-.

    Corequisite: CHEM 2200. Fundamentals of organic laboratory analysis, with emphasis on spectroscopic methods. Laboratory  3 hours.
    † There is a special fee associated with registering for laboratory classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.

 

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