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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 347 - General Microbiology Lab Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-346 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 350 - Comparative Animal Physiology Unit(s): 3
Animal physiology, from invertebrates to mammals, emphasizing physiology in ecological and evolutionary contexts. 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) Corequisite: BIOL-351 Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 351 - Comparative Animal Physio Lab Unit(s): 1
BIOL 351-Comparative Animal Physiology Lab Corequisite: BIOL 350. Examination of topics discussed in lecture by collection of and evaluation of physiological data from diverse organisms.
Prerequisite: (BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 311 with a minimum grade of C) and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236) Corequisite: BIOL-350 Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 352 - Comparative Anatomy Unit(s): 3
Examination of the anatomy and morphological adaptations of vertebratetaxa from comparative and evolutionary perspectives. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every fall.
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) Corequisite: BIOL-353 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 353 - Comparative Anatomy Lab Unit(s): 1
Exercises illustrating topics covered in lecture through examination of models and preserved specimens and dissection of sample vertebrates.
Corequisite: BIOL-352 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 355 - Developmental Biology Unit(s): 3
An introduction to the processes of organismal development in both vertebrates and invertebrates. This course counts as an upper division lab elective for Biology majors. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 with a minimum grade of C and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236) Corequisite: BIOL-356 Restriction: Field of study restricted to Biology Major College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 356 - Developmental Biology Lab Unit(s): 1
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. One laboratory session each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-355 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 362 - Histology Unit(s): 3
A study of the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Three 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-363 Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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BIOL 365 - Human Anatomy Unit(s): 2
A survey of the structure of the tissues and organs in the human. Two 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-366 Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 366 - Human Anatomy Lab Unit(s): 2
Laboratory exercises illustrating and examining topics covered in lecture. Two laboratory sessions each week.
Corequisite: BIOL-365 College of Arts and Sciences
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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.
College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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BIOL 370 - 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 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 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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BIOL 380 - Conservation Biology Lab Unit(s): 1
Corequisite: BIOL - 379. One laboratory session or field trip each week. Some weekend trips are required.
Corequisite: BIOL-379 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 381 - California Wildlife Unit(s): 3
A study of the natural history, phylogeny and ecology of the vertebrates, especially California species. Three 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-382 Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 382 - California Wildlife Lab Unit(s): 1
One laboratory session or field trip each week. This class may require Saturday field trips.
Corequisite: BIOL-381 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 388 - Hematology Lab Unit(s): 1
Corequisite: BIOL-387 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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 (concurrent CHEM 231 or concurrent CHEM 236) Corequisite: BIOL-393 Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Biology Major, Biology Minor College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 395L - Laboratory Unit(s): 1
A laboratory course designed to accompany BIOL 395
Corequisite: BIOL-395 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 422 - Bioinformatics Unit(s): 3
This course provides a hands-on, project oriented introduction to currentapproaches for computational analyses of biological sequencedata
Prerequisite: BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 and (CHEM 231 or CHEM 236) Corequisite: BIOL-423 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 610D - Genetics Discussion Unit(s): 0
Corequisite: BIOL-610 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 614 - Evolution Unit(s): 4
A study of modern evolutionary theory, including processes and patterns of evolution. Four hours lecture each week.
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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
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BIOL 616 - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab Unit(s): 1
Corequisite: BIOL-615 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 655 - Developmental Biology Unit(s): 3
Corequisite: BIOL-656 College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 656 - Developmental Biology Lab Unit(s): 1
Corequisite: BIOL-655 College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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BIOL 680L - Special Topics Lab Unit(s): 0
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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
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BIOL 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab Unit(s): 2
College of Arts and Sciences
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BIOL 695 - Directed Reading Unit(s): 1 to 4
Offered every semester.
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
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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
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BIOL 698 - Research in Biology Unit(s): 1 to 4
Offered every semester.
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
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