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Bioinformatics (Undergraduate) (BINF) Bioinformatics
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BINF 4540 - Special Topics in Bioinformatics
(1-3)
Prerequisite: 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.
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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:
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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
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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.
GE B2
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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.
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BIOL 1054 - Selected Topics in Biology
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Topics of current interest in biology as announced in Schedule of Classes. No credit toward Biology major or minor. Graded ABC-/NC
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BIOL 1100 - Principles of Biology I
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Co-requisite: MATH 1081 or MATH 1040 or equivalent. 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 genetics, and genetic information flow. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. Recitation 1 hour.
C-ID BIOL 190:
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.
GE B2
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BIOL 1200 - Principles of Biology II
(5)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1100 with grade of C or better, Co-requisite: MATH1083 or MATH1085 or MATH1040 or equivalent. 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.
C-ID BIOL 140:
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.
GE B2
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BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(4)
Pre/co-requisite: 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.
C-ID BIOL 115 BS:
To receive full transfer credit, must take both BIOL 2010 & BIOL 2020.
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.
GE B2
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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.
C-ID BIOL 115 BS:
To receive full transfer credit, must take both BIOL 2010 & BIOL 2020.
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.
GE B2
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BIOL 2800 - Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
(3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 1040. Basic human physiology and its connection to engineering design. Pathophysiology of some major diseases and disorders that are currently treated and/or monitored by biomedical devices and technology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BIOL 3000 - Biostatistics
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 graded C or better; MATH 1085 or MATH 1083 or MATH 1040 or equivalent; calculas 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.
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BIOL 3084 - Biology of Human Aging
(3)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE 4 basic subjects and a course each from lower division Blocks B, 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.
GE UD B
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BIOL 3100 - General Microbiology (also listed as MICR 3100)
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, CHEM 1110. 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.
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BIOL 3400 - Cell Biology and Genetics
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 or CHEM 2300. 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.
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BIOL 3401 - Cell and Molecular Laboratory
(2)
Pre/co-requisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 4310. This course will introduce some experimental techniques used to study topics in cell and molecular biology. Laboratory 6 hours.
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BIOL 3500 - Evolution
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Genetic and ecological bases of evolutionary change in living organisms; microevolution and population genetics, speciation, and macroevolution.
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BIOL 3600 - Integrative Organismal Biology
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 or CHEM 2300. 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.
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BIOL 3800 - Ecology and Evolution
(3)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIOL 1200; BIOL 3000, and BIOL 3400. Interaction of organisms with their environment at individual, population, and ecosystem scales. Micro- and macroevolutionary processes leading to biological diversity. Lecture 3 hours.
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BIOL 3960 - Honors Thesis
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper Division standing, 30 units in major, 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.
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BIOL 3980 - Cooperative Education (also listed as UNIV 3980)
(1-3)
Cooperative Education
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 4130 - Molecular Diagnostics
(3)
Prerequisites: (BIOL 3400 or MICR 4100 or CHEM 4310), 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.
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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.
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BIOL 4160 - Molecular Genetics
(3)
Prerequisites: (BIOL 3400, CHEM 2200) or CHEM 4310. 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.
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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.
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BIOL 4180 - Advanced Evolutionary Biology
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3500 graded C or better. 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.
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BIOL 4200 - Global Change
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3200 or CHEM 2300. 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 hours.
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BIOL 4240 - General Embryology
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. Molecular biology of genetic programming, cellular events of early embryogenesis, mechanisms of differentiation, and elements of organogenesis. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
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BIOL 4290 - Animal Histology
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. 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.
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BIOL 4300 - Plant Physiology I
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 graded C or better; CHEM 1110. Growth and development, growth regulation, plant-water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis and respiration. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
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BIOL 4320 - Fundamentals of Toxicology
(3)
Prerequisites: (BIOL 3400 or CHEM 2300), CHEM 2211, CHEM 3200. 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 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.
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BIOL 4330 - Integrative Human Physiology I
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 2300. Physiological phenomena at the organismic level. Muscular, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems; laboratory techniques and principles. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
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BIOL 4340 - Integrative Human Physiology II
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 2300. Physiological phenomena at organismic level; digestive, respiratory, excretory, and circulatory systems. Laboratory techniques and principles. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
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BIOL 4350 - Neurobiology: Neuroanatomy
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 2300. Gross and Microscopic structure of the mammalian nervous system, organizational aspects, classical lesions and deficits. Lecture 3 hours.
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BIOL 4360 - Neurobiology: Cellular and Molecular Physiology of the Nervous System
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 4310. A study of molecules and their roles in the basic cellular physiology of the vertebrate nervous system. Lecture 3 hours.
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BIOL 4370 - Cell Signaling
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 4310. 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.
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BIOL 4390 - Endocrinology
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 4310. 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.
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BIOL 4400 - Plant Systematics
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. 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.
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BIOL 4440 - Drug Discovery and Development (also listed as CHEM 4840)
(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 3200, (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.
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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.
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BIOL 4460 - Biotechnology Applications of Cell and Molecular Biology
(3)
Prerequisites: (BIOL 4170, BIOL 4160, BIOL 3400, CHEM 4300, CHEM 4310) or MICR 3500, or instructor’s consent. This laboratory course provides extensive hands-on exercises in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cell culture, bioinformatics, laboratory robotics and chemical genomics in a team-based environment, with emphasis on communication and cooperation.
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BIOL 4490 - Neurobiology: Development
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 or CHEM 4310. 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 hours.
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BIOL 4500 - Botanical Medicine
(3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1200. 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.
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BIOL 4510 - Ornithology
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. Taxonomy, distribution, physiology, life history, ecology, and behavior of birds. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.
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BIOL 4530 - Ichthyology
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 or equivalent with a grade of a C or better. Systematics, taxonomy, evolution, biogeography, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation of fishes. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory and field work 3 hours.
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BIOL 4540 - Special Lecture Topics in Biology
(1-3)
Prerequisite: 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.
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BIOL 4541 - Special Activity Topics in Biology
(1-3)
Prerequisite: 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.
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BIOL 4550 - Mammalogy
(3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. Taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and physiology of mammals. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory and/or field work 3 hours.
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BIOL 4570 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, graded C or better. 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.
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BIOL 4620 - Plant Ecology
(4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3200, BIOL 3600, or instructor consent. 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 6 hours.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 4800 - Modeling Biological Systems (also listed as MATH 4800)
(3)
Prerequisites: Graded C or better 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.
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BIOL 4810 - Animal Cell Culture Theory and Technique
(3)
Prerequisite: 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.
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BIOL 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of full-time faculty member in consultation with department chair, grade point average of 2.50 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. May be repeated for credit.Graded CR/NC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 5180 - Biotechnology Skills Laboratory
(3)
Prerequisite: MICR 3500 or CHEM 4310 or CHEM 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.
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BIOL 5190 - Genetic Engineering Laboratory
(5)
Prerequisites: BIOL 4170; BIOL 3400 or BIOL 3401 or BIOL 3100 or MICR 3100; CHEM 4310 or CHEM 4320. Introduction to basic techniques. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 18 hours.
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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.
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BIOL 5400 - Seminar: Data Analysis for the Biological Sciences (3)
(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 5500A - Advanced Studies in Molecular Diagnostics A
(6)
Co-requisite: Enrollemnt in the Post-Baccalaureate Cal State L. A. 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.
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BIOL 5500B - Advanced Studies in Molecular Diagnostics B
(6)
Prerequisites: BIOL 5400A; Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program. 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.
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BIOL 5940 - Project and Research Skill Development
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor to act as sponsor and approval of graduate program by department. Laboratory research to develop foundational skills in research and laboratory techniques prior to advancement to candidacy. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated up to 3 units.
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BIOL 5950 - Biotechnology Internship
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent, 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.
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BIOL 5960 - Comprehensive Examination
(0)
See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the Masters Degree section of this catalog.
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BIOL 5970 - Graduate Research
(1-2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 5200, approval of program commitee. Conducting research towards master’s degree. Must be repeated until 4 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken.
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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. May be repeated up to 6 units. Units may not be used toward an MS degree in Biology.
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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 6 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken.
Graded CR/NC.
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Chemistry (Undergraduate) With graduate adviser approval, appropriate 4000-level courses in Chemistry may be applied toward requirements for the master’s degree.
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CHEM 1010 - Fundamentals of Chemistry
(4)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE B4, or on Math Placement Category I or II (GE Math supported instruction is not required). 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.
GE B1
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CHEM 1020 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
(4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1100 with a grade of C- or better. 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.
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CHEM 1040 - General Chemistry for Engineers
(4)
Prerequisites: Engineering major; completion of GE Block B4 or on Math Placement Category I or II (GE Math supported instruction is not required). 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.
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CHEM 1050 - Introductory Chemistry
(3)
The course 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.
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CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I
(5)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE B4, or on Math Placement Category I or II (GE Math supported instruction is not required). 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.
GE B1
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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.
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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.
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CHEM 1801 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
(1-3)
Topics of current interest as announced in Schedule of Classes. No credit toward Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
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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.
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CHEM 2200 - Organic Chemistry I
(4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 or one year of General Chemistry; graded C- or better. 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.
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CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I †
(1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110graded C- or better; pre/co-requisite: 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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CHEM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II †
(1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 2201, CHEM 2200; both with a grade of C- or better; pre/co-requisite CHEM 3200. Fundamental laboratory techniques of organic chemistry and organic synthesis. 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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CHEM 2300 - Introduction to Biomolecules
(2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1100, (CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1020 or equivalent). Introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules; building blocks to macromolecules and supramolecular structures; protein function in metabolism, membrane transport, cell structure; nucleic acid structure and function; strategies of metabolism. Lecture 3 hours.
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CHEM 2800 - Special Topics in Chemistry
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Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of interest in chemistry and related disciplines, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
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CHEM 2801 - Special Topics in Chemistry
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Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of interest in chemistry and related disciplines, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
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CHEM 3000 - Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry
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Prerequisite: CHEM 1020. Introduction to biochemistry with particular emphasis on nutrition and its effects on metabolism and genomes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
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CHEM 3200 - Organic Chemistry II
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Prerequisites: CHEM 2200 graded C- or better. The second 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.
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CHEM 3600 - Inorganic Chemistry
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Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, MATH 2120. Selected topics in inorganic chemistry, including the elements, atomic structure, bonding, ionic solids, solutions, nonmetals, physical inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and inorganic polymers.
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CHEM 3800 - Ancient and Modern Science (also listed as PHIL 3800, HIST 3800)
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Prerequisites: Completion of GE 4 basic subjects and a course each from lower division Blocks B, C and D. A systematic analysis of ancient scientific thought and its relationship to modern science.
GE UD B
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