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ANST 366 - Religion & Spirituality/Asia
Unit(s): 4
A survey of major religious traditions– Hinduism, Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity–that have helped shape the societies and cultural identities of Asian peoples.
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ANST 369 - Asia Advocacy/Activism
Unit(s): 4
Asia Advocacy and Activism is a unique USF service learning and cultural diversity fieldwork course that immerses the student in advocacy, action, and activism among San Francisco¿s Asia and Asian American social justice organizations. The first part of the course discusses critical issues concerning international and transnational relations of Asia and Asian Americans. The second part exposes students to the influence and consequences of the Asian diasporas through Asiatown ethnotours and fieldwork activities. The third part of the course requires the student to perform faculty supervised political action, community advocacy, or public service that relates directly to the social justice worlds of Asians in North America and elsewhere.
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ANST 381 - Himalayan Religion & Culture
Unit(s): 4
This course explores contemporary religions and cultures of the Himalayan regions such as Tibet, Nepal, and northern parts of India. We will examine the relationship between the local peoples and their sacred spaces, between societies and their shamanic healers, and between celibate virtuoso and non-celibate ritual specialists. It is through such analysis that students will learn how religions such as Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and shamanic healing practices shape the lives of the sturdy Himalayan people and how they in turn give new meanings to their cultures and societies.
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ANST 384 - The Rise of China Since Mao
Unit(s): 4
A comprehensive survey of the enormous changes, yet also important continuities, in China’s domestic and foreign policy since 1978. Important themes include the transition to a market economy or ‘market Leninism’; environmental impacts and the sustainability of growth; population policy; military modernization and the ‘China threat’ scenario; village democracy and human rights issues; changing attitudes to sex and sexuality; and the search for values both new and traditional. Offered every other year.
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ANST 387 - Hist/US/Japan Relations
Unit(s): 4
Consideration of a broad variety of political, social, economic, and cultural issues concerning America’s relationship with Japan, beginning with Commodore Perry’s visit in 1853 and including contemporary economic and security concerns. Offered every other year.
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ANST 390 - Special Topics
Unit(s): 2 to 4
Exploration of one or more selected topics in the field.
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ANST 396 - Public Admin Internship
Unit(s): 4
Students do interesting work six to ten hours per week in a federal, state, or municipal agency, giving them a chance to strengthen their skills, and network. They will prepare journal themes, read relevant assigned material, and meet every two weeks in a seminar. Permission of the instructor required. Offered every semester.
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ANST 398 - Directed Reading & Research
Unit(s): 1 to 4
Majors initiate and complete a significant reading and research project under the direct supervision of faculty.
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ANST 410 - Intro to Japanese Linguistics
Unit(s): 4
This course aims to develop linguistic knowledge about the Japanese language. The course will focus on understanding the Japanese language in terms of history, lexicon, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Such linguistic training provides essential background for teaching Japanese. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite: JAPN 202
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Bachelor of Science in Management |
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BSM 301 - Pub Policy & Regulatory Enviro
Unit(s): 4
Examines the development of legislative and regulatory policies and the role of public administrators as active participants in the policy making process. Explores the public and private environments that influence the formation of public and regulatory policies, the tools and techniques utilized in public policymaking and the principal actors in the process. We focus on problem identification, agenda setting, policy proposal, and adoption. The course concludes with a discussion of reforms to the regulatory process and evaluate whether they promise real improvements in the current process. Legal issues as they relate to regulatory agencies will be explored
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Organizational Behavior, Organizations Leadership & Mgt Major
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BSM 302 - Marketing Principles
Unit(s): 4
Provides a survey of critical marketing concepts, language and tools. Pricing, product management and brand, integrated marketing communications, including advertising and public relations, market research, channel management and distribution frame lectures, class assignments and other activities. Marketing principles are applied to products and services, profit and non-profit organizations, and consumer and industrial sectors.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 303 - Systems and Technology
Unit(s): 4
Studies the creation of value through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services and information via the introduction and management of information technologies that influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies. Includes an overview of the components of information systems infrastructures, including computing platforms, software architectures, and telecommunications networks and other aspects of the evolving Information technology landscape.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 304 - Foundations of Orgs. & Mgmt
Unit(s): 4
Emphasizes the complex relationships among individuals, groups, organizations and society. Consideration is given to the interaction of individual values, attitudes, needs, abilities, traits, and motivation within teams and organizations. This course focuses on the structures and processes that formally and informally shape relationships and interdependencies that impact organizational functioning and the organization’s ability to adapt to ambiguity and uncertainty.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Organizational Behavior, Organizations Leadership & Mgt Major
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BSM 306 - Bus Analytics Fundamentals
Unit(s): 4
This course includes representing and analyzing data through such measures as central tendency, dispersion, probability theory, the binomial distributions, the normal curve and normal distributions, central limit theory, and sampling distributions. Graphing and using polynomial functions and systems of equations and inequalities in the interpretation and solution of problems will be examined. Windows Office 365 with most recent updates required.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 309 - Fin Accounting Fundamentals
Unit(s): 4
Introduces students to accounting principles associated with identifying, recording, summarizing and reporting economic information to decision-makers through financial reports and financial statement analysis.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 311 - Applied Macroeconomics
Unit(s): 2
An examination of determinants of income, employment, and prices. Introduction to money and banking, business cycles, international trade, and economic policy.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 312 - Applied Microeconomics
Unit(s): 2
Fundamentals of price theory, supply and demand, resource allocation, cost-benefit analysis, profit maximization, and market structures.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 326 - Financial Accounting Fundament
Unit(s): 2
Introduces students to accounting principles associated with identifying, recording, summarizing and reporting economic information to decision-makers through financial reports and financial statement analysis.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 363 - Big Data Concepts
Unit(s): 4
This course endeavors to examine the burgeoning and rapidly evolving subject of high-volume, high-velocity, wide-variety data management systems, analysis, and emerging technologies. Specifically, the course will examine data systems in the traditional SQL relational database and data warehouse realms as well as the emergent NoSQL databases.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 370 - BSM Business Analytics ST
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Special topic course for BSM students in the area of Business Analytics and Information Systems.
Prerequisite: concurrent BSM 306
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 371 - BSM Org Ldr Comm ST
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Special topics course for BSM students in the area of Organization, Leadership, and Communication.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 372 - BSM Public Administration ST
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Special topic course for BSM students in the area of Public Administration.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 391 - Global Markets
Unit(s): 4
Offers a principles-level understanding of core theories in the study of global markets which is a vital economic stimulus. This course transcends domestic economy and transforms the marketing discipline into a global context where global risk, profit, competition, and ownership are redefined.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 399 - Directed Study
Unit(s): 1 to 4
By special arrangement.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 410 - Int. Trade and Investments
Unit(s): 4
Theories of international trade and globalization, trade policy, cartels and commodity agreements, foreign exchange, balance of payments, exchange rates, foreign investment, and multinationals.
Prerequisite: BSM 311 and BSM 312
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 411 - Strategic Economic Analysis
Unit(s): 4
The formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of business strategy in competitive market environments; includes cutting-edge strategic developments in mass customization, co-opetition, demographic determinism, and disruptive technologies.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 424 - Internet Data Sources
Unit(s): 4
Understanding how to find, interpret and manipulate economic data is an important tool. Students learn how to gather economic and financial data via the Internet for analysis of a wide variety of economic issues. This fully-online course teaches students how to utilize data measuring GDP, inflation, and unemployment statistics.
School of Management
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BSM 440 - Organizational Communication
Unit(s): 4
Presents the theory and practice of communication in an organizational setting with a focus on understanding the complexity of communication content, process, context, and outcomes through the lenses of history, culture, critical theory, technology and ethics.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 441 - Organizational Leadership
Unit(s): 4
Analyzes leadership styles with an emphasis on what constitutes effective leadership given the organization and its context. It focuses on how leaders emerge and assume responsibility within learning organizations while assessing leadership styles, values, and skills for empowering individuals as they confront organizational challenges. Visionary leadership within a framework of social responsibility will also be examined.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 442 - Team Process & Decision-making
Unit(s): 4
Focuses on understanding group goals, roles and norms; identifying characteristics of effective groups; diagnosing dysfunctional group behavior; and applying communication and problem-solving models and techniques to improve group decision-making performance.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 443 - Leading Organizational Change
Unit(s): 4
Develops the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for change catalysts/agents to influence change within a variety of organizational contexts while examining the internal and external forces impinging on complex organizations and work behavior.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 470 - Proactive Law Enfor Admin
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Reviews and defines management concepts and issues in law enforcement administration. This course will address the issues that challenge today’s sheriff, police, and public safety managers at all levels of government. The focus will be on strategies for effective management, as well as ensuring a high level of success in internal discipline, training, interagency collaboration, and crime reduction strategies.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BSM 472 - Experiential Learning in Law E
Unit(s): 4
The course focuses on research of select law enforcement policy and management issues. It will combine elements of immersion, a directed study, and a classroom session format. It will require students to do an in-depth research and analysis of a contemporary law enforcement agency, and identify management issues within that organization. Employment or an internship with the organization will be encouraged. The research will focus on a variety of issues of concern agreed upon by the faculty member and the student. A final analytical paper outlining the findings, conclusions and recommendations of this research shall be submitted.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
School of Management
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BSM 498 - Directed Study
Unit(s): 1 to 4
By special arrangement.
School of Management
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BSM 499 - BSM Special Topics
Unit(s): 1 to 4
Special topics vary from semester to semester.
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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Behavioral Health |
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BH 603 - Applied Research Methods
Unit(s): 3
This course will focus on applied research, which deals with solving practical problems by employing empirical methodologies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of behavioral and social research that are needed to understand health problems encountered in the community and design and evaluate interventions used in practice. Major topics include: ethics in social research, development of research questions, research design, identification of research variables, sampling, measurement, data collection and basic statistical analysis. Students will be introduced to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods with an emphasis on learning and employing proper survey research techniques. Students will also learn to apply their understanding of research methods to critically assess published research articles.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 612 - Intro Commun Health Concepts
Unit(s): 2
This course is a comprehensive overview of the US healthcare delivery system. Students will learn about different models of healthcare delivery, health care financing, health insurance, and the impact of the Affordable Care Act. Students will learn about the social determinants of health and the causes of health care disparities.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 614 - Foundational Comm Skills
Unit(s): 2
This course will focus on teaching students to become effective academic and professional writers and presenters. Students will learn how to conduct searches for scholarly articles and health data; use APA style appropriately; and synthesize research and data in persuasive reports. Students will learn and practice presentations skills appropriate for academic, professional, and community audiences. This course will also cover health literacy and plain language communication techniques.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 615 - Proj Mgmt & Quality Improvemnt
Unit(s): 2
This course will provide an overview of the project management process, from identification of project opportunities through project completion. The course will focus on skills that are appplicable in team-based organizations to plan and improve social service programs, health education efforts, and behavioral health and medical care delivery. Students will also be introduced to concepts and principles of continuous quality improvement and will learn how to apply CQI tools.
School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 621 - Legal Ethic Prof Issues in BH
Unit(s): 2
This course provides an overview of guidelines governing legal, ethical, and professional expectations in the various health care domains. The development of ethical principles as a consequence of important historical events will be reviewed.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 622 - Integ Beh Health in Prim Care
Unit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to the models and best practices of integrated behavioral health practice with a focus on working with diverse populations in primary care settings. The course will emphasize key aspects of behavioral health practice including assessment, intervention, and consultation. Policy implications related to integrated care, will also be emphasized.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 623 - Team Lead & Inter-Prof Collab
Unit(s): 2
This course will focus on methods of effective collaboration among the various professionals who work in health and behavioral health settings (e.g., nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, health educators, other health professionals, and volunteers). Strategies for quality leadership and facilitation of inter-professional teams will be presented and practiced. Students will develop skills in staff training and development.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 624 - Chronic Cond: Biopsych/Interv
Unit(s): 3
This course will provide students background on the biological, psychological and social factors which interact to determine functional capacity in individuals with chronic health conditions. Content will focus on the Healthy People 2020 priorities of musculoskeletal conditions, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes, developmental and neurological conditions, HIV, mental health, obesity, aging, and substance abuse. Students will learn select medical aspects of those conditions including symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses. Emphasis will be placed on the psychosocial factors and issues that influence the ways individuals and families deal with chronic conditions and on culturally appropriate, evidence-based, interdisciplinary interventions that can improve care coordination and disease self-management by the individual and the family.A student who is not enrolled in the MSBH program should obtain permission of the instructor prior to enrolling.
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BH 626 - Behavioral Health Fieldwork I
Unit(s): 2
In this course, students will be placed in a health or social service organization that serves diverse populations. In collaboration with agency personnel, students may participate in needs assessment activities, program planning and development, and quality improvement and evaluation efforts as well as other inter-professional team activities. Students will have opportunities to visit other community organizations and learn health education and health promotion skills. During this semester, students will complete a module on organization theories and change management. Students will begin developing and implementing their fieldwork project to improve healthcare access, delivery, and/or outcomes.
Prerequisite: MPH 636
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Master of Science; Program restricted to MS-Behavioral Health,
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BH 640 - Behavioral Health Informatics
Unit(s): 3
This course will provide an introduction to the use of information technology to support and improve behavioral healthcare, particularly in reaching currently underserved populations. In particular, the course will introduce students to best practices in the use of electronic and personal health records and other web-based tools for client screening, assessment and treatment. Health information privacy, confidentiality, and security issues will be presented and other ethical issues in health informatics will be discussed. Attention will also be given to exciting new opportunities that are emerging as new technologies become available, including mobile apps, telemedicine, and other “smart” technologies and devices. Students will explore the challenges to implementing behavioral health informatics technologies in community and integrated healthcare settings.
Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Dual (BSN-NURS) and (MS-MSBH); College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 646 - BH Fieldwork II & Capstone
Unit(s): 3
In this course, students will continue working in a health or social service organization. In collaboration with agency personnel, students will complete the needs assessment, program planning and development, quality improvement or evaluation project that was designed and started during Fieldwork I. This course will also give students the opportunity to strengthen their professional communication skills in a final report and through formal oral presentations to agency personnel, faculty, and invited guests. The deliverables in this course are designed to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills and values needed to develop and improve evidence-based health program and community-based services.
Prerequisite: BH 626 with a minimum grade of S
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 656 - Behavioral Health Fieldwork II and Capstone Thesis
Unit(s): 2
In this course, students will continue working in a health or social service organization. In collaboration with agency personnel, students will complete the needs assessment, program planning and development, quality improvement or evaluation project that was designed and started during Fieldwork I. This course will also give students the opportunity to strengthen their professional communication skills in a final report and through formal oral presentations to agency personnel, faculty, and invited guests. The deliverables in this course are designed to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills and values needed to develop and improve evidence-based health program and community-based services.
Prerequisite: BH 626 with a minimum grade of S
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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BH 699 - Directed Study
Unit(s): 1 to 4
A course in the area of the proposed topic for directed study. Written permission of the instructor required.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
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Biology |
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BIOL 99 - MCAT Preparation
Unit(s): 2
This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the standardized exam required as part of the admissions process to most US medical schools. The course includes a review of the basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), with attention to the three sections of the MCAT: Physical Science, Biological Sciences and Verbal Reasoning. Both content and cognitive skills will be addressed, along with how to be successful in the MCAT testing format. This course does NOT count towardcredit for requirements in any major, minor, emphasis or certificate program at USF. Letter grades will not be assigned, the course is Pass/Fail only. Four hours of lecture each week. College level coursework in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics is necessary for this class. Students lacking sufficient background in these subjects may be dropped from the course at the discretion of the department (or instructor) in order to ensure the class can be taught at the level required for MCAT success.
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BIOL 100 - The Science of Life
Unit(s): 4
A survey of selected biological concepts, including the chemical basis of life, cell structure, organismal physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course should provide the non-biologist with a working knowledge of life science that will be useful in making informed decisions on health and the environment. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory each week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-100L
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BIOL 100L - Science of Life Lab
Unit(s): 0
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-100
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BIOL 102 - California Ecology
Unit(s): 4
A course for non-majors emphasizing the principles and concepts of ecology and evolution as illustrated by California plants and animals. Two lectures and one laboratory weekly. Required Saturday field trips will replace some weekday lab sessions. Offered Intermittently.
Corequisite: BIOL-102L
Restriction: Field of study restrictions exclude Biology Major
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BIOL 102L - Laboratory
Unit(s): 0
A laboratory course designed to accompany BIOL 102
Corequisite: BIOL-102
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BIOL 103 - Human Biology
Unit(s): 4
A course for non-majors surveying the major systems of the human body and introducing concepts of human health and disease. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory each week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-103L
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BIOL 103L - Human Biology Lab
Unit(s): 0
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-103
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BIOL 105 - General Biology I
Unit(s): 4
Introduction to the principles and concepts of biology with emphasis on molecular biology and cell physiology. Intended for science majors and pre-med students. Not recommended for non- science students. Three hours lecture and one laboratory session each week. Offered every fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-105L
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BIOL 105L - General Biology I Lab
Unit(s): 0
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-105
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BIOL 106 - General Biology II
Unit(s): 4
Introduction to the principles and concepts of biology with emphasis on organismal biology and biological diversity. Intended for science majors and pre-med students. Not recommended for non- science students. Three hours lecture and one laboratory session each week. Offered every fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-106L
College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 106L - General Biology II Lab
Unit(s): 0
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week. Offered fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-106
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BIOL 108 - Biology of Human Aging
Unit(s): 3
A course for non-majors surveying basic human biology, biological theories of aging, aging-related changes in physiological and anatomical systems, and medical conditions associated with aging. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every Fall.
Corequisite: BIOL-109
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BIOL 109 - Lab in Biology of Human Aging
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week.
Corequisite: BIOL-108
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BIOL 113 - Human Anatomy
Unit(s): 3
A survey of the structure of the tissues and organs in the human. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every fall and spring. Intended for Nursing and Kinesiology students and related fields. Does not satisfy Biology major requirements.
Corequisite: BIOL-114
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Chemistry, Chemistry - ACS Certified, Kinesiology, Nursing Major
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BIOL 114 - Human Anatomy Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-113
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BIOL 115 - Survey of Human Physiology
Unit(s): 3
Survey of the functions of tissues, organs and organ systems in the human with an emphasis on the mechanisms involved. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every fall and spring. Intended for Nursing and Kinesiology students and related fields. Does not satisfy Biology major requirements. Majors restricted to Chemistry, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Kinesiology.
Corequisite: BIOL-116
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Chemistry, Chemistry - ACS Certified, Kinesiology, Nursing Major, Chemistry, Neuroscience Minor
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BIOL 116 - Survey of Human Physiology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-115
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BIOL 134 - Microbiology
Unit(s): 3
An elementary study of bacteria and other microorganisms causing disease and immunity. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every fall and spring. Intended for Nursing and Kinesiology students and related fields. Does not satisfy Biology major requirements. Majors restricted to Chemistry, Nursing, and Kinesiology.
Corequisite: BIOL-135
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Chemistry, Chemistry - ACS Certified, Kinesiology, Nursing Major
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BIOL 135 - Microbiology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-134
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BIOL 190 - Special Topics
Unit(s): 1 to 4
This course treats topics not covered in other Biology courses, but of interest to faculty and students. When offered, this course will count as a lower division lecture elective for Biology majors.
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BIOL 195 - FYS: First-Year Seminar
Unit(s): 4
First Year Seminars are designed and taught by faculty who have a special passion for the topic. All FYSeminars are small classes (16 students) that count toward the university Core. Many FYSeminars include enrichment activities such as excursions into the city or guest speakers. FYSeminars are only open to students in their first or second semester at USF, and students may only take one FYS, in either fall or spring. For a detailed description of this course, and other FYSeminars this semester, go to this webpage by cutting and pasting the link: https://myusf.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/first-year-seminars
Corequisite: BIOL-195L
Restriction: Class restricted to Freshman
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BIOL 195L - Laboratory
Unit(s): 0
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture.
Corequisite: BIOL-195
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BIOL 212 - Cell Physiology
Unit(s): 4
Study of cellular activities, with emphasis on the fundamental relationships between structure and function at the cellular and molecular levels. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: (BIOL 105 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 106 with a minimum grade of C) and (concurrent CHEM 230 or concurrent CHEM 231 or concurrent CHEM 236)
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BIOL 310 - Genetics
Unit(s): 3
Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics covering both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Offered every fall and spring.
Prerequisite: BIOL 212 with a minimum grade of C and (concurrent CHEM 231 or concurrent CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-311
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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BIOL 311 - Genetics Lab
Unit(s): 1
One laboratory section each week examining genetics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Offered every fall and spring.
Corequisite: BIOL-310
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BIOL 315 - Biology of Marine Mammals
Unit(s): 3
Biology of Marine Mammals will be an upper-division field course that will survey the taxonomy, evolution, natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, communication, and conservation of marine mammals. Students will work with local organizations, study wild animals, and collect/analyze data.
Prerequisite: BIOL 105 and BIOL 106 and BIOL 212 and BIOL 310
Corequisite: BIOL-316
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BIOL 316 - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory work examining topics covered in lecture.
Prerequisite: BIOL 105 and BIOL 106 and BIOL 212 and BIOL 310 and BIOL 311
Corequisite: BIOL-315
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BIOL 317 - Biology of the Galapagos
Unit(s): 2
Introduction to the ecology and evolution of the Galapagos Islands including field experiences in Ecuador.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of C or CHEM 236 with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 311 with a minimum grade of C)
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BIOL 318 - Biology of the Galapagos Lab
Unit(s): 2
Immersion learning experience in the Galapagos Islands.
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BIOL 319 - Ecology
Unit(s): 4
The principles of ecology. Topics include: interactions of organisms with their environment, dynamics of populations, species interactions, structure and function of ecological communities, biodiversity and conservation. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every semester. This course counts as an upper division lecture elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: concurrent BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (concurrent CHEM 231 or concurrent CHEM 236)
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major
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BIOL 320 - Human Physiology
Unit(s): 3
Survey of the function of the tissues, organs and organ systems in the human, with an emphasis on the mechanisms involved. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every fall and spring. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology Majors.
Corequisite: BIOL-321
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BIOL 321 - Human Physiology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-320
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BIOL 322 - Ornithology
Unit(s): 3
An introduction to the biology of birds, with a focus on the diversity of birds of the world. Topics covered include the evolutionary origin of birds, avian ecology, physiology, behavior, and life history.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236) and (BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C) and (BIOL 311 with a minimum grade of C)
Corequisite: BIOL-323
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BIOL 323 - Ornithology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Field and laboratory techniques used in the field of ornithology including bird identification, museum research, dissection and molecular techniques. One field/laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-322
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BIOL 324 - Molecular Ecology
Unit(s): 3
This course focuses on the use of molecular tools to answer fundamental questions in ecology and evolution related to basic principles of population genetics and phylogenetic analysis and interpretation. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-325
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BIOL 325 - Molecular Ecology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session per week.
Corequisite: BIOL-324
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BIOL 326 - Field Botany: Calif Plants
Unit(s): 3
Study of the taxonomy, ecology, evolutionary history, and global distribution of plants. Offered every spring. This course counts as an upper division field or lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236) and (BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 311 with a minimum grade of C)
Corequisite: BIOL-327
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BIOL 327 - Field Botany: Calif Plants Lab
Unit(s): 1
Corequisite BIOL 326. Field work focusing on California plants. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-326
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BIOL 328 - Invertebrate Zoology
Unit(s): 3
A comparative survey of invertebrate animals focusing on the evolution of morphological diversity and behavior. Emphasis will be on invertebrate taxa occupying habitats in the San Francisco Bay region. This course counts as an upper division field or lab elective for Biology majors. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-329
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BIOL 329 - Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Unit(s): 1
One laboratory or field trip each week to observe and experiment on living invertebrates. This class may require Saturday field trips.
Corequisite: BIOL-328
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BIOL 330 - Female Biology
Unit(s): 4
Focuses on topics specific to females, including health issues, reproduction, genetics, evolution, sexuality, anatomy, physiology, neurobiology and behavior. Four hours lecture each week. This course counts as an upper division lecture elective for Biology majors. Offered intermittently.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major
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BIOL 331 - Herpetology
Unit(s): 3
A study of the reptiles and amphibians of North America, with an emphasis placed on northern California species. Three lecture hours each week. Offered every spring. This course counts as an upper division field or lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-332
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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BIOL 332 - Herpetology Lab
Unit(s): 1
One laboratory session or field trip each week to observe and experiment on reptiles and amphibians. Some weekend field trips may be required.
Corequisite: BIOL-331
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BIOL 333 - Endocrinology
Unit(s): 3
Corequisite: BIOL 334. A study of basic endocrine function, hormonal mechanisms, endocrine disorders, and contemporary issues in endocrinology. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every spring. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-334
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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BIOL 334 - Endocrinology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-333
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BIOL 335 - Pollination Biology
Unit(s): 3
This Biology major upper division Community Engaged Learning and Field Course provides students with broad insights into plant pollinator interactions, risks that pollinators face in our increasingly ecologically disturbed world, and socioeconomic disparities in how pollinator decline affects the food supply.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: BIOL-336
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BIOL 336 - Pollination Biology Lab
Unit(s): 1
This is a Co-Requisite to Pollination Biology (BIOL 335). See Course Description on the BIOL 335 Syllabus.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: BIOL-335
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BIOL 340 - Animal Toxicology
Unit(s): 4
Mechanisms of uptake, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity of selected chemicals in animals. Emphasis will be on toxicity to cells and organ systems. Offered every spring. This course counts as an upper division lecture elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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BIOL 341 - Medical Microbiology
Unit(s): 3
An introduction to microbiology and survey of microbial pathogens, mechanisms of pathogenicity, and host responses. The emphasis is on microbes that cause disease in humans. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every spring. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-342
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major
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BIOL 342 - Medical Microbiology Lab
Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-341
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BIOL 345 - Virology
Unit(s): 4
Structure, replication, and genetics of viruses with emphasis on viruses that infect vertebrates and dynamics of host-virus interactions. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently. This course counts as an upper division lecture elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of C or CHEM 236 with a minimum grade of C)
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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BIOL 346 - General Microbiology
Unit(s): 3
An introduction to the microbial world, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, with an emphasis on biochemistry, genetics, and applied microbiology. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every fall. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
Corequisite: BIOL-347
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
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