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Undergraduate Biological Sciences

2024 Summer Term

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4 Units

BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS

BIOLOGY 120

A terminal course designed to introduce basic principles of life, such as structure and function, reproduction, evolution, diversity, and adaptation, leading to a broader understanding of humans and their biological environment. Not applicable to biology emphases or minors. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week.


5 Units

INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I

BIOLOGY 141

An introduction to biology emphasizing the chemistry of life, the cell, metabolism, genetics, bacteria and protists. Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion and two hours of laboratory per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology for majors and minors. Offered every term.


5 Units

INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II

BIOLOGY 142

An introduction to biology emphasizing evolution, animal physiology, ecology, fungal, plant and animal diversity. Dissections are required. Three hours of lecture, one hour of discussion and two hours of laboratory per week. This course is prerequisite to all advanced courses in biology for majors and minors. Offered every term.


3 Units

WRITING IN BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 200

This course is designed to develop the written communication skills of Biology students. It satisfies the Writing Proficiency requirement for all Biology majors. The two units do not apply towards any Biology major or minor.


4 Units

EXPLORING ECOLOGICAL ISSUES IN SOCIETY

BIOLOGY 215

A study of basic ecological concepts and their application to the identification, understanding, and abatement of contemporary environmental problems. Special emphasis is given to those problems resulting from humanity's activities. This course includes a laboratory component concentrating on hands-on activities that will explore ecological phenomena and how human activity can alter how our natural world functions. This course fulfills the conservation requirement for teacher licensure in the sciences.


3 Units

INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 253

Introduction to the chemical and physical bases of life; bacterial and eukaryotic cell structure and function; cellular respiration; photosynthesis; and molecular biology. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered every semester.


3 Units

VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

BIOLOGY 380

This course is a review of all extant vertebrate classes, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It covers diversity, evolutionary history/relationships, taxonomy, morphology, identification, and ecology of these groups.


1-3 Units

INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 493

Variable topics. Students will learn skills related to their major or career goals through hours spent shadowing or working in a biology-related business, non-profit, etc. Students should apply for internship credit through the biology department webpage.


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY

BIOLOGY 498

Typical projects may include helping researchers in conducting research projects or helping instructors develop pedagogical tools for their courses. Eligible students who are conducting their own research projects should enroll in Biology 498R. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major and degree or 2 units in the minor.


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

BIOLOGY 498R

Students will complete and present an undergraduate research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. Projects may require more than one semester to complete. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units in major and degree or 2 in the minor.

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