2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Undergraduate Courses

000 to 499 subdivided as follows:

000 to 099 designate courses which normally are not counted towards a student’s baccalaureate.
100 to 299 designate Lower Division courses. This category is further subdivided as follows:
100 to 199 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a freshman or sophomore level. Such courses generally do not require any prerequisite course work for fully matriculated students.
200 to 299 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at sophomore level. Courses in this category require specific or general prerequisites which are usually completed at the freshman level.
300 to 499 designate Upper Division courses. This category of courses is further subdivided as follows:
300 to 399 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a junior or senior level. These courses presume specific or general prerequisite course work at the Lower Division level.
400 to 499 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at the senior level. Courses in this category have prerequisites which students have usually completed at the junior level.

Graduate Courses

500 to 899 subdivided as follows:

500 to 599 designate courses offered at the graduate level which prepare students for a graduate degree program or designate professional teacher-training courses.
600 to 699 designate courses at the master’s and credential level.
700 to 799 designate courses at the doctoral level.
800 to 899 designate courses at the School of Law.
5000 to 6999 designate courses at the MBA level.
7000 to 7999 designate courses at the doctoral Nursing level.

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 363 - Histology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-362
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 364 - Plant Biology


    Unit(s): 3

    Study of the fundamental aspects of plant biology, including physiology, development, ecology, and evolution.


    Corequisite: BIOL-365
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 365 - Plant Biology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Field and lab activities including excursions to museums and urban gardens and data collection in natural, urban, and agricultural areas.


    Corequisite: BIOL-364
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 367 - Disease, Physiology and Immuno


    Unit(s): 4

    Disease, Physiology, and Immunology is physiology for biologists. While cancer and infectious diseases are usually quite comprehensible to students with a strong molecular background in biotech, understanding other diseases requires the broader perspective of physiology. This class seeks to deepen student understanding of the function and interplay of tissues, organs and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cardiovascular system and related disease states. As immunology is of particular importance in understanding disease, the immune system is also highlighted.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 368 - Neurobiology


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of basic neural function, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, disorders of the nervous system, and contemporary issues in neurobiology. Four hours lecture each week. 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
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 370 - Biology of Cancer


    Unit(s): 4

    Biology of Cancer covers current concepts and knowledge of cancer, including cancer research and cancer treatment, exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development with the aim of understanding how changes in the normal growth and division processes lead to the formation of tumors. Topics include the natural history of cancer, oncogenes, tumor suppressors, cancer-causing viruses, epidemiology, health care policy and current therapeutic approaches to cancer treatment. The community-engaged experience allows students to examine how course concepts and theories play out in a community setting, develop skills and commitments to participate effectively in civic life, and address community-identified priorities and needs to advance the public good.


    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
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 379 - Conservation Biology


    Unit(s): 3

    A study of conservation biology, examining ecological methods for monitoring and maintaining biodiversity on the planet. Three hours lecture. Offered every fall. 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-380
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 380 - Conservation Biology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    An introduction to the field of conservation biology in the Bay Area. Co-requisite of BIOL 379. Includes fieldwork and community-engaged learning.


    Corequisite: BIOL-379
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 383 - Biology of Insects


    Unit(s): 3

    An introduction to insects, including their morphology, physiology, systematics, natural history, and relationships with humans. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered intermittently. 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)
    Corequisite: BIOL-384
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 384 - Biology of Insects Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    One laboratory session or field trip each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-383
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 385 - General Parasitology


    Unit(s): 3

    A study of the major protistan and helminth parasites causing disease in animals and humans. 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-386
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 386 - General Parasitology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-385
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 387 - Hematology


    Unit(s): 3

    An introduction to the development of normal and abnormal cellular elements of the blood and the pathophysiology and characteristics of various blood diseases 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-388
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 388 - Hematology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL-387
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 390 - Marine Biology


    Unit(s): 2

    A study of the natural history of marine organisms, exclusive of protozoa and insects, with emphasis on local intertidal invertebrates and fishes. Two hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently. 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-391
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 391 - Marine Biology Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    Two laboratory sessions or field trips each week. Saturday or weekend field trips may be required.


    Corequisite: BIOL-390
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 392 - Oceanography


    Unit(s): 3

    An introduction to the major physical, chemical and biological factors in the marine environment. Special emphasis on the interaction of these variables in determining the ecology of the world’s oceans. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every fall. 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-393
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 393 - Oceanography Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    One laboratory session or field trip each week. Some weekend field trips may be required.


    Corequisite: BIOL-392
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 394 - Special Topics in Biology


    Unit(s): 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 an upper division lecture elective for Biology majors. May be repeated for credit. Offered intermittently.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 232 with a minimum grade of C or CHEM 236 with a minimum grade of C)
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 395 - Special Topics in BIOL w/lab


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    This course treats topics not covered in other Biology courses, but of interest to faculty and students. May be repeated for credit. Offered intermittently. Depending on the content covered, this course may count as either an upper division field elective or lab elective for Biology majors.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 231 or CHEM 236
    Corequisite: BIOL-396
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 395L - Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1

    A laboratory course designed to accompany BIOL 395


    Corequisite: BIOL-395
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 396 - Special Topics Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1 to 2

    Lab course to accompany BIOL 396. Number of class sessions will vary.


    Corequisite: BIOL-395
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 398 - Readings/Adv Undergraduates


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Inquiry into a specific topic requiring a literature search for current information, supervised by a faculty member with credit to be fixed in each case. Designed for outstanding upper-division students. (Note: There are restrictions on the maximum number of credits for 0201-398 that can be applied to upper division credit. See BIOL 498). Offered every Fall and Spring.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 405 - Molecular Medicine


    Unit(s): 4

    Basics of drug discovery/development and their application in the study of pharmacogenomics, which examines the genetic influence of drug responses in humans. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every fall. 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
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 414 - Evolution


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of modern evolutionary theory, including processes and patterns of evolution. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every fall and spring.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior; Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 420 - Molecular Biology


    Unit(s): 4

    Advanced study of the molecular basis of cell function, with an emphasis on the unifying principles and approaches that define the field of molecular biology. 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 or CHEM 236)
    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 422 - Bioinformatics


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides a hands-on, project oriented introduction to current approaches for computational analyses of biological sequence data.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
    Corequisite: BIOL-423
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 423 - Bioinformatics Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Laboratory work examining topics covered in lecture.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236)
    Corequisite: BIOL-422
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 424 - Urban Ecology


    Unit(s): 3

    Urban Ecology is an upper division field course that applies an ecological and environmental justice lens to the study of urban ecosystems throughout the city of San Francisco. This project-based course helps students develop skills in study design, performing fieldwork to collect data, analysis techniques, and scientific report writing.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 105 and BIOL 106 and BIOL 212 and BIOL 310 and BIOL 311
    Corequisite: BIOL-425
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 425 - Urban Ecology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Lab (and field trips) to accompany the Urban Ecology lecture.


    Corequisite: BIOL-424
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 443 - Immunology


    Unit(s): 3

    The study of the immune system in health and disease, with a focus on the cellular and molecular aspects of immune function. 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-444
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 444 - Immunology Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1

    The theory and practice of immunological techniques, with a focus on the immunochemical methods that are used widely in diagnostics and research. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-443
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 458 - Tech/Light & Electron Micro


    Unit(s): 2

    Theory of light and electron microscope operation and preparation of biological specimens for microscopy. Two hours of lecture. Offered intermittently. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (concurrent CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent CHEM 236 with a minimum grade of C)
    Corequisite: BIOL-459
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 459 - Tech/Light & Elec Micro Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    Corequisite: BIOL - 458. Preparation of biological specimens for light and electron microscopy. Two laboratory sessions each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-458
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 481 - Techniques in Cell Biology


    Unit(s): 2

    Principles and practices of laboratory techniques used in cell biology. Two hours lecture each week. Offered every Fall.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (concurrent CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent CHEM 236 with a minimum grade of C)
    Corequisite: BIOL-482
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 482 - Lab in Tech in Cell Biology


    Unit(s): 2

    Corequisite: BIOL - 481. Two laboratory sessions each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-481
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 485 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology


    Unit(s): 2

    Recombinant DNA techniques; methods of nucleic acid isolation and characterization. Two hours 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-486
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 486 - Molecular Gen & Biotech Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. Two laboratory sessions each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-485
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 490 - UG Seminar in Biology


    Unit(s): 1

    Weekly seminar focusing on topics in Biology and preparation for careers in the biological sciences.


    Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Field of study restricted to Biology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 497 - Research Sem/Adv Undergr


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Seminar on research topics which include information retrieval, data analyses, grant proposal and research paper writing, and computer applications. Offered intermittently.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 498 - Research for Advanced UG


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Selected upper division students have an opportunity to work on a research project under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Up to 4 units with BIOL 398, 598 and 599 can be counted towards Biology upper division course requirements. Offered every Fall and Spring.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 598 - Thesis Research/Bio Honors


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Selected upper division students have an opportunity to work on a research project under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Units can be combined with BIOL 599 with up to 4 units counted towards Biology upper division course requirements. Offered every Fall and Spring.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 599 - Thesis Writing/Bio Honors


    Unit(s): 1 to 2

    Thesis writing for research completed in BIOL 598. Offered every Fall and Spring.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BIOL 598
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 600 - Graduate Seminar in Biology


    Unit(s): 1

    A seminar with the faculty and other graduate students for presentation and discussion of current biological literature and research endeavors. May be repeated for credit. One meeting each week. Offered intermittently.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 605 - Molecular Medicine


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of the field of pharmacogenomics, which examines the genetic influence of drug responses in humans. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every other Fall.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 610 - Genetics


    Unit(s): 4

    Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics covering both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. Offered every Fall and Spring.


    Corequisite: BIOL-610D
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 610D - Genetics Discussion


    Unit(s): 0

    Corequisite: BIOL-610
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 614 - Evolution


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of modern evolutionary theory, including processes and patterns of evolution. Four hours lecture each week.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 615 - Biology of Marine Mammals


    Unit(s): 3

    BIOL615/616 will be a graduate level field course that will survey all aspects of marine mammal biology including: systematics, evolution, natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, communication, and conservation. We will cover all major marine mammal groups with an emphasis on local species.


    Corequisite: BIOL-616
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 616 - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL-615
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 619 - Ecology


    Unit(s): 4

    The principles of the structure and function of ecosystems and types of data/analyses utilized in order to study, e.g., energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, and population dynamics. Four hours lecture each week.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 620 - Molecular Biology


    Unit(s): 4

    Advanced study of the molecular basis of cell function, with an emphasis on the unifying principles and approaches that define the field of molecular biology. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 624 - 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.


    Corequisite: BIOL-625
    Restriction: Level Restrictions exclude Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 625 - Molecular Ecology Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1

    Molecular laboratory exercises and analyses illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture.


    Corequisite: BIOL-624
    Restriction: Level Restrictions exclude Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 628 - 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. Corequisite BIOL 629. Restricted to graduate students.


    Corequisite: BIOL-629
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 629 - 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 628. Restricted to graduate students.


    Corequisite: BIOL-628
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 631 - Herpetology


    Unit(s): 3

    A study of the reptiles and amphibians of North America, with an emphasis placed on northern California species.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 632 - 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.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 633 - Endocrinology


    Unit(s): 3

    A study of basic endocrine function, hormonal mechanisms, endocrine disorders, and contemporary issues in endocrinology. Four hours of lecture each week. Offered every Spring.


    Corequisite: BIOL-634
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 634 - Endocrinology Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL - 633. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-633
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 641 - Medical Microbiology


    Unit(s): 3

    Corequisite: BIOL - 642. 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.


    Corequisite: BIOL-642
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 642 - Medical Microbiology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL - 641. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-641
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 643 - Immunology


    Unit(s): 3

    Corequisite: BIOL - 644. Introduction to humoral and cell-mediated immunity in health and disease, with a focus on cellular and molecular immunology and immunochemistry. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every Fall.


    Corequisite: BIOL-644
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 644 - Immunology Laboratory


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL - 643. Principles of immunological techniques. A survey of those techniques used widely in diagnostics and research. One laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-643
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 645 - 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.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 646 - General Microbiology


    Unit(s): 3

    The course offers an introduction to the microbial world, with an emphasis on microbial biochemistry, genetics, and host microbe interactions. With the goal of enhancing our scientific literacy, we utilize and critically evaluate primary scientific literature and laboratory experiments to explore the world of microbes.


    Corequisite: BIOL-647
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 647 - General Microbiology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in General Microbiology lectures.


    Corequisite: BIOL-646
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 648 - Advanced 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 lecture each week. Offered Spring.


    Corequisite: BIOL-649
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 649 - Adv Human Physiology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    One laboratory section each week. Offered Spring. Corequisite: BIOL 648.


    Corequisite: BIOL-648
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 655 - Developmental Biology


    Unit(s): 3

    Corequisite: BIOL-656
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 656 - Developmental Biology Lab


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL-655
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 662 - Histology


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of the microscopic anatomy of the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Laboratory exercises illustrate and examine the topics covered in lecture. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory session each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-663
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 668 - Neurobiology


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of basic neural function, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, disorders of the nervous system, and contemporary issues in neurobiology. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 670 - Biology of Cancer


    Unit(s): 4

    An introduction to cancer biology, including molecular mechanisms for cancer initiation and progression, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and contemporary issues related to cancer. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every Spring.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 679 - Conservation Biology


    Unit(s): 4

    A study of conservation biology, examining ecological methods for monitoring and maintaining biodiversity on the planet. Three hours lecture. Offered every Spring.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 680 - Special Topics


    Unit(s): 2 to 4

    Exploration of one or more selected topics in the field.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 680L - Special Topics Lab


    Unit(s): 0

    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 685 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology


    Unit(s): 3

    Corequisite: BIOL - 686. Recombinant DNA techniques; methods of nucleic acid isolation and characterization. Two hours lecture each week. Offered every Spring.


    Corequisite: BIOL-686
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Labs


    Unit(s): 1

    Corequisite: BIOL - 685. Two laboratory sessions each week.


    Corequisite: BIOL-685
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 695 - Directed Reading


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Offered every semester.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 697 - Writing and Research Methods


    Unit(s): 1

    This course will provide new graduate students joining the MS program at USF an opportunity to gain valuable skills in the methodologies of scientific research and the presentation of independent research. Students will develop writing and presentation skills through the preparation of a research proposal and group presentations. Students and the instructor will meet weekly to discuss readings, presentation strategies, and research preparation. Assessment will occur via oral discussions, interpretation of data/figures, written abstracts and a formal research proposal that will be submitted to the NSF graduate research fellowship program.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 698 - Research in Biology


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Offered every semester.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BIOL 699 - Thesis Writing


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences

Biotechnology

  
  • BTEC 490 - SpTop:UG Seminar- Microbiology


    Unit(s): 1

    Exploration of one or more selected topics in the field.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 600 - Grad Sem: Molecular Biology


    Unit(s): 1

    Seminar series with invited biology speakers including many prominent scientists and leaders working at biotechnology companies.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 601 - Career Preparation Seminar


    Unit(s): 1

    Preparation for internships and jobs in biotechnology. Focus will be on how to manage the internship search and how to secure an internship position. Resume writing skills and interview skills will also be covered.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 610 - Global & US Regulatory Affairs


    Unit(s): 2

    Studies US and global regulatory requirements in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device sectors. Primary focus is on Pre-Clinical development thru Phase IV clinical trials and FDA filing/approval, identifying comparable actions in the EU/Japan, and other significant global markets.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 611 - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech


    Unit(s): 2

    Studies the ethical, social and legal impact of biotech, both in the US and globally. Includes HIPAA, GINA, the developed vs. developing world, Supreme Court decisions, national/global intellectual property, the orientation of organized religions, and the potential impact of synthetic biology.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Biotechnology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 612 - Local-National-Global Biotech


    Unit(s): 2

    Studies the global biotechnology industry, the US biotech landscape, and the impact of the San Francisco Bay Area - the largest biocluster - both nationally and globally. Focuses on the nature of biobusiness and significant bioclusters, while featuring lectures from local biotech professionals.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of study restricted to Biotechnology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 615 - Bioinnovation Management


    Unit(s): 2

    Develops skills in managing bioentrepreneurship projects in the bioscience and biomedical device fields. Students learn how to be responsive team members as well as communicative team leaders. Also covered is sustaining innovation in organizations and team dynamics.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 619 - Bioentrepreneurship AGI


    Unit(s): 2

    One week academic global immersion course to a global biocluster. Students visit selected biotechnology-related corporations and organizations, meet key industry professionals, relate the biocluster to the global biotechnology industry and complete bioentrepreneurship research projects.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 620 - Molecular Biology


    Unit(s): 4

    Detailed analysis of steps that make up the central dogma of molecular biology, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and the regulation of gene expression. Learn about important molecular biology tools and techniques and analyze the molecular biology causes of human diseases. Emphasis on reading and analyzing the current primary scientific literature.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 622 - Human Physiology


    Unit(s): 4

    Survey of the function of tissues, organs and organ systems to better understand human disease addressable by biotechnology. Emphasis on understanding physiological concepts and literature relevant to clinical studies and early developmental research of pharmaceuticals.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Biotechnology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 623 - Disease, Phys, and Immuno


    Unit(s): 4

    Disease, Physiology, and Immunology is physiology for biotechnologists. This class seeks to deepen student understanding of the function and interplay of tissues, organs and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cardiovascular system and related disease states and the immune system.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 640 - Bioinformatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will expose students to the practice of modern bioinformatics through analysis of progressively more complex datasets. Students will learn how sequence data are generated, what they look like, how to analyze them, and finally how to present their findings to colleagues.


    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude; Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 685 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology


    Unit(s): 2

    Discussion and practice of current molecular biology techniques including recombinant DNA technology, mammalian tissue culture manipulation, and cell line characterization.


    Corequisite: BTEC-686
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    Laboratory accompanying BTEC 685.


    Corequisite: BTEC-685
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 688 - Adv. Research Meth in Biotech


    Unit(s): 2

    Advanced biotechnology laboratory-intensive course that uses a project-based approach to learning and incorporates an independent research component. Designed to prepare students for careers in research and biotechnology.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BTEC 685 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent BTEC 686 with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite: BTEC-689
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • BTEC 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab


    Unit(s): 2

    Laboratory accompanying BTEC 688.


    Corequisite: BTEC-688
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
 

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