Apr 27, 2024

2015-2016 Catalog

2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Lower Division Courses numbered 1–99 are designed primarily for freshmen and sophomores but are open to all students for lower division credit. (Graduate students requesting to enroll in lower-division undergraduate courses will not receive unit credit nor will the course fulfill degree requirements.) Upper Division Courses courses numbered 100–199 are open to all students who have met the necessary prerequisites as indicated in the catalog course description. Preparation should generally include completion of one lower division course in the given subject or completion of two years of college work.

GRADUATE COURSES

Courses numbered 200–299 are open to graduate students. (Undergraduate students must obtain the signature of the instructor, School Dean, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Graduate level units will count towards the required 120 units for graduation; however students are urged to meet with their academic advisor in order to determine if graduate course units may be used to fulfill a graduation requirement.)

CROSS-LISTED/CONJOINED COURSES

Cross-listed Courses are the same course offered under different course subjects at the same level (either undergraduate or graduate) that share the same meeting time, requirements, units, etc. Conjoined Courses are the same course but one is undergraduate and one is graduate.

COREQUISITE COURSE

A corequisite course is a course that must be taken at the same time as another course.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites for courses should be followed carefully; the responsibility for meeting these requirements rests on the student. If you can demonstrate that your preparation is equivalent to that specified by the prerequisites, the instructor may waive these requirements for you. The instructor also may request that a student who has not completed the prerequisites be dropped from the course. If the prerequisite for a course is not satisfied, students must obtain the approval of the instructor (or school designee) of the course they wish to take.

For all undergraduate courses a “C-” or better grade is required for a course to be used as a prerequisite for another course. If a course was taken for a “P/NP” grade then a “P” grade is required.

For all graduate courses a “B” or better grade is required for a course to be used as a prerequisite for another course. If a course was taken for a “S/U” grade then a “S” grade is required.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

No credit is allowed for completing a less advanced course after successful completion (C-or better) of a more advanced course in the foreign languages. This applies only to lower division foreign language courses, not upper division courses.

GRADING OPTIONS

Unless otherwise stated in the course description, each course is letter graded with a P/NP or S/U option (unless required for your major or graduate program). The policy regarding Grading Options , can be found in an alternate section of the catalog.

More information about Course Substitutions and Course Materials and Services Fees can be found in alternate areas of the catalog.

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Biological Sciences
	BIO 034: Introduction to Marine Science [4 units] An introduction to biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, marine geomorphology, and their synthesis in the study of marine life; also including relationships with atmospheric, freshwater, and terrestrial systems. Areas of emphasis include ecosystems (from the deep sea to saltwater ponds), the integrated coastal zone, resource management, and global change. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 034 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 043: Biodiversity and Conservation [4 units] Introduction to the study of biodiversity and conservation. Patterns, origin, and importance of biodiversity are discussed. An introduction to the major biological groups and the conservation efforts used to preserve contemporary biodiversity. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 046: Paleobiology: Age of Dinosaurs [4 units] Dinosaurs are used to explore the development of science and fundamental concepts of geology, evolution, and biodiversity. Students are also introduced to basic anatomy and the underlying unity of animal form. Current controversies such as mass extinctions are explored, and students weigh evidence in coming to their own interpretations. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 047: Astrobiology [4 units] Astrobiology refers to the study of the origin and evolution of life in the cosmos: What is life, how did it form, and where is it? It is an integrative, multidisciplinary field that includes areas of astronomy, biology, (bio)chemistry, geology, and physics. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 047 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 050: Human Development [4 units] Male and female reproductive systems, hormonal control of egg-sperm interactions, fertilization, venereal disease, embryonic development, fetal physiology. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 051: Cancer and Aging [4 units] Introduction to the biology of cancer and aging, including discussions of the biological and molecular basis of aging and cancer, novel and conventional cancer treatments, cancer prevention, and prospects for new approaches to increase longevity and health. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 060: Nutrition [4 units] Introduction to nutrition science that integrates basic concepts of nutrients, human physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, and the psychology of wellness. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 090X: Freshman Seminar [1 unit] Weekly meetings to discuss biological research and current issues in the biological sciences, including career opportunities. Course may be repeated 3 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	BIO 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Supervised research. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	BIO 099: Lower Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 101: Biochemistry I [4 units] Advanced study of proteins, enzymes, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrates metabolism in living organisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 111 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 102: Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology [4 units] Mechanisms of amino acid, nucleic acid, and lipid metabolism plus advanced mechanisms of gene expression, signal transduction, and regulation of gene expression. Prerequisite: BIO 101 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 122 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 104: Biophysics [4 units] Aims to give students an understanding of relevant physical principles for biological systems, introduce them to experimental and theoretical techniques of biophysics and to communicate the excitement of cutting-edge biophysics research. Topics include diffusion, fluids, entropic forces, motor proteins, enzymes, nerve impulses, networks and evolution. Prerequisite: (PHYS 018 or PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H ) and (PHYS 019 or PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H ). Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with PHYS 104 . Conjoined with PHYS 204 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 104L: Biophysics Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 104 . Prerequisite: (BIO 101 or BIO 002 ) and (ENGR 130 or CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and BIO 104 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 105: Enzymology [4 units] Advanced study of enzyme mechanisms and regulation. Prerequisite: BIO 002 and (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ). Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 105L: Enzymology Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 105 . Corequisite: BIO 105 . Prerequisite: BIO 002 and (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ). Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 106: Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology [4 units] Advanced study of the mechanisms of nucleic acid replication, transcription and translation as well as gene regulation and expression. Prerequisite: BIO 001 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 107: Physical Biochemistry [4 units] Study of Biochemistry via properties that can be quantitatively assessed to provide specific molecular information. Such properties include macromolecular folding, multimerization, structure, and ligand binding. Properties of macromolecules and on the experimental techniques that can quantitatively probe these properties. Prerequisite: BIO 101 and (MATH 021 or MATH 011 ) or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 207 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 110: The Cell [4 units] Introduction to the structure and function of bacterial, plant and animal cells, with an emphasis on universal cellular systems, including regulation of sub-cellular organization, control of cellular processes by internal and external signaling, energy capture, storage and usage, and cell cycle. Prerequisite: ((CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H ) and (BIO 002 )) or BIO 101 , which may be taken concurrently. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 111: Cells, Tissues and Organs [4 units] Introduction to principles of cell structure and the organization of cells into tissues, organs, and organ systems. Both the cellular and extracellular components of the primary tissues and their compilation into the major organic systems are covered. Emphasis on understanding the link between cellular architectures and organ function. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 120: General Microbiology [4 units] Molecular basis for diversity in bacteria and archae. Students explore the significance of molecular diversity in microbial biology and gain an understanding of the genetic, physiologic, and structure-function relationships that underlie the remarkable ability of these organisms to adapt to the environment. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 120L: General Microbiology Laboratory [3 units] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 120 . Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 120 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 121: Introduction to Ecological and Environmental Microbiology [4 units] Fundamentals of microbiology in ecological and environmental systems, including the distribution of microbial diversity throughout terrestrial, ‘extreme,’ and marine environments; microbial control of global biogeochemical cycles; and environmental services provided by microorganisms. Both classical and contemporary biochemical, molecular, and genomic approaches to microbial physiology, metabolism, and ecology will be discussed. Prerequisite: (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and (ESS 001 or BIO 001 or ENVE 020 ). Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 120 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 122: Microbial Pathogenesis [4 units] Covers the biology of medically important microorganisms, including bacterial and fungal pathogens. Focuses on the mechanisms and epidemiology of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on the strategies used by microorganisms to infect their hosts. Prerequisite: BIO 120 or BIO 151 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 123: Human Parasitology [4 units] Introduction to protozoan and helminth parasitism in animals and humans and resultant diseases. Emphasis will be on epidemiology, biology, and immunology of parasitic infections. Prerequisite: BIO 120 or BIO 151 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 223 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 124: Microbial Evolution [4 units] Evolution of microbes. Concepts covered include horizontal exchange, genome evolution, dispersal of microbes, population size, cryptic genes, mutagenesis and mutagenic pathways, phylogenetics, experimental evolution, metabolic evolution and antimicrobial resistance evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 110 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 127: General Virology [4 units] Introduction to biology of bacterial and animal viruses, focusing on structure, infective cycle, interactions with host, transmission and methods of detection and control. Discusses scientific literature and current topics in virology. Prerequisite: BIO 110 , which may be taken concurrently. BIO 140 strongly recommended. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 227 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 129: Paleoecology [3 units] Introduction to the relationships of fossil organisms to one another and to their physical environment, focusing on terrestrial paleoecology of the past 2.5 million years. This class will introduce past environments, discuss common proxies for studying paleoecology, and examine ecological principles as applied to the past. Prerequisite: (BIO 148 or ESS 148 ) and one lower division BIO or ESS course. Normal Letter Grade only. Cross-Listed with ESS 129 . Conjoined with ES 229 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 130: Plant Biology [4 units] Introduces students to the basics of plant biology. Topics covered include plant biochemistry and metabolism, anatomy, reproduction, evolution, and ecological interactions, as well as the interactions between plants and humans in the context of agriculture, medicine, and global change. Prerequisite: BIO 001 and (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H ). Not open to standing(s): Freshman. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with ESS 130 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 133: Flora of California [5 units] Introduces students to the plant diversity of California. It consists of lectures, discussions, and field trips. The field trips focus on plant identification in the foothills of the Central Sierra Nevada and help illustrate concepts presented in lecture such as endemism, plant/soil interactions, and vegetation types. Prerequisite: BIO 001 or ESS 001 or BIO 148 or ESS 050 . Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 133 . Conjoined with ES 227 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 134: Marine Sciences Theory and Practice [4 units] Integrative studies of ocean and coastal ecosystems, including current issues. Also referencing relationships with atmospheric, freshwater, and terrestrial systems. Areas of emphasis include practical field study in the coastal zone in any area of marine science. Prerequisite: BIO 034 and (BIO 141 or BIO 148 ). Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 135: Public Health Genetics [4 units] Explores the structure of genes and the human genome, types of genetic variation, their mechanistic and evolutionary origins, their roles in shaping health, and the societal implications of genetic variation. Prerequisite: PH 001 or PH 100 or PH 005 or BIO 001 or PSY 001 . Normal Letter Grade only. Cross-Listed with PH 135 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 140: Genetics [4 units] Includes concepts of inheritance, structure and function of genes and genomes, recombination, genetic mapping, gene regulation, mutations, and recombinant DNA technology including labs and discussions. Prerequisite: BIO 002 and (MATH 012 or MATH 022 , which may be taken concurrently, or equivalent score on the Competency Exam) and (MATH 018 or MATH 032 or ENVE 105 or PSY 010 , which may be taken concurrently) or equivalent course accepted by the Biology major. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 141: Evolution [4 units] Natural Selection and Darwinian evolution, includes concepts of population and quantitative genetics, speciation, neutral theory and molecular evolution, phylogenetics, comparative genomics, and macroevolution including labs and discussion. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 002 . Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 142: Genome Biology [5 units] Introduction to the concepts behind genome biology and a detailed overview of the many tools used in comparative genomics. Specific topics include genome assembly, gene modeling and comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Students carry out real scientific projects in collaboration with course faculty and produce new genomic data of publishable quality. Includes mandatory weekly three hour lab. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 143: Biodiversity and the Tree of Life [4 units] Introduction to the biological diversity in the three domains of the Tree of Life (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, and Eukaryotes): overview of species diversity as well as diversity in the deep characteristics (e.g., reproduction, metabolism, structure) of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes. Illustrated by complementary field trips and labs (part of BIO 143F ). Prerequisite: BIO 001 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 143F: Biodiversity and the Tree of Life [1 unit] Field trips and labs reinforcing topics covered in BIO 143 . Five field trips illustrate the biodiversity of different regions of California (seashore, Central Valley, foothills, and Sierra Nevada). Wet labs serve to examine the organisms collected during field trips, and participate in a long-term DNA Barcoding project of the field sites visited. Corequisite: BIO 143 . Prerequisite: BIO 001 . Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 144: Phylogenetics [4 units] Theory behind phylogenetic reconstruction and an introduction to the diverse methods for phylogenetic inference. How to deal with morphological and molecular characters is discussed as well as the comparative method. Prerequisite: BIO 140 and (MATH 032 or MATH 018 ). Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 144L: Phylogenetics Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 144 . Corequisite: BIO 144 . Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 145: Introduction to Population and Community Ecology [4 units] Comprehensive introduction to the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems. Examines the dynamics of single-species populations, and then moves to species interactions including competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism. Structure and dynamics of entire communities and food webs also are examined. Discusses conservation biology applications throughout. Prerequisite: BIO 001 and (MATH 021 or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 146: Paleobiology [4 units] An introduction to the major geological factors that have affected the evolution and the diversity of organisms. We also present how the fossil record can help us understand evolution of Life through time, with an emphasis on macro-evolutionary events (e.g., mass extinctions, transitions between habitats, radiations). Prerequisite: BIO 140 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 148: Fundamentals of Ecology [4 units] Introduction to the principles of ecology at population, community, ecosystem, landscape, and global scales. Prerequisite: BIO 001 or BIO 005 or ESS 001 or ESS 005 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 148 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 148F: Ecology Field and Lab Course [1 unit] Supports field and lab activities for BIO 148 and ESS 148 and will reinforce class activities. Some lessons will occur off campus and students will need to arrange transportation. Prerequisite: BIO 148 or ESS 148 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 149: Conservation Biology [4 units] Detailed examination of the evolutionary, ecological, management, and policy issues related to the conservation of ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity. Theory and practical aspects of biological conservation are also presented, with special reference to case studies from California. Prerequisite: BIO 001 and (MATH 018 or MATH 032 ). BIO 148 recommended. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with ESS 149 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 149F: Conservation Biology Lab [1 unit] Field and laboratory exercises reinforcing material presented in BIO 149 /ESS 149 . Prerequisite: BIO 149 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 150: Embryos, Genes, and Development [4 units] Principles of developmental biology as revealed through analysis of invertebrate and vertebrate systems. Animal models are used to examine the molecular and cellular mechanisms that influence cell fate. Cell signaling is studied in the context of embryonic pattern formation and the development of body plans and organ systems. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 250 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 151: Molecular Immunology [4 units] Emphasis on development and function of hematopoietic and immune systems and their roles in responding to environmental change, maintenance of health, and disease pathogenesis. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 151L: Molecular Immunology Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 151 . Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 151 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 152: Cancer Genetics and Tumor Biology [4 units] Topics include viral and hormonal carcinogenesis, molecular aberrations in cancer, tumor development, epigenetics and cancer, tumor immunology, oncogenes. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 110 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 153: Evolution and Development [4 units] Comparison and contrast of the development and developmental cues of a variety of animals and emphasizes how conserved developmental pathways have been manipulated through evolutionary processes to produce different physical features. The effects of regulatory region mutations, gene duplication, and genetic co-opting are investigated. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 253 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 154: Developmental Immunology [4 units] An in-depth exploration of the development of the immune system. Topics include the biology of primary lymphoid organs (particularly the thymus and bone marrow) and early development of lymphoid and myeloid cells. Emphasis is on the temporal, microenvironmental, genetic and molecular control of immune cell development. Prerequisite: BIO 151 or BIO 150 . Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 160: Comparative Physiology [4 units] Covers the function of the major organ systems by studying species-specific adaptations across the vertebrate subphylum, emphasizing physiological adaptations to environmental challenges. Locomotion, reproduction, cardiovascular, renal, and pulmonary function serve as the models for assessing the cellular basis for physiologic adaptation across the spectrum of vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIO 002 or BIO 101 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 160L: Comparative Physiology Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 160 . Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 160 , which may be taken concurrently. Pass/Fail only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 161: Human Physiology [5 units] Understanding the mechanisms underlying function of major human organs. Emphasis includes neural transmission and action potential, cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal physiology, metabolism, and endocrinology. Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in lecture with an emphasis on scientific method. Prerequisite: (BIO 101 or CHEM 111 ) and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H or PHYS 019 , which may be taken concurrently). Open only to standing(s): Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Conjoined with QSB 261 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 162: Evolutionary Constraints of Physiology [4 units] An introduction to the materials upon which evolution acts. We study the structure of animals, the materials from which living organisms are made and the limitations that those materials impose upon evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 160 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 163: Endocrinology [4 units] Basic principles of endocrinology; structure and functions of endocrine glands primarily in mammals with reference to other vertebrates for comparison; hormonal control of kidney function, metabolism, neural transmission, and reproduction; mechanisms of hormone actions. Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 160 and (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H ). Normal Letter Grade only. Course may be repeated 1 time for credit. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 163L: Endocrinology Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 163 with an emphasis on analytical techniques in endocrinology. Corequisite: BIO 163 . Normal Letter Grade only. Course may be repeated 1 time for credit. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 164: Human Anatomy [5 units] Introduction to the basic concepts of human anatomy at the cell, tissue, and organ levels, through a system-based approach (e.g., skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive). Laboratories include dissection of mammal organs (cat, sheep, cow), observation of human models and histological slides of human tissues, and interactive computer based exercises. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 170: Neurobiology [4 units] Examination of the general operations of the central and peripheral nervous system. Covers cellular neuroscience, including the molecular basis of excitability, synaptic transmission, and neuronal signal transduction, as well as the organization and operations of the major neural systems associated with sensation, locomotion, and higher brain function. Prerequisite: BIO 110 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 170L: Neurobiology Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments demonstrating and reinforcing topics covered in BIO 170 . Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 170 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 171: Neurobiology of Brain Dysfunction and Disorders [4 units] Teaches in-depth cellular- and molecular-based mechanisms of brain dysfunctions by drug abuse, altered neuronal activities, and neurodegenerative diseases. Fundamental neurobiology of the central nervous system, pharmacology/toxicology, and biochemistry and anatomy of the brain will also be covered. Prerequisite: BIO 110 and BIO 170 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus BIO 174: Stable Isotope Ecology [4 units] The fundamentals of stable isotope ecology, biochemistry, and geochemistry using both lecture and lab. Isotope systematics for carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur and how they operate in plants, animals, soils, microbes, and enzymes are the course’s framework. Lab section will teach sample preparation and hypothesis building using stable isotopes. Prerequisite: BIO 148 or ESS 148 . Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with ESS 174 . Conjoined with ES 274 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 175: Biostatistics [4 units] Advances in statistical techniques to investigate experimental data generated in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology, and health sciences research. Prerequisite: (MATH 018 or MATH 032 ) and (MATH 012 or MATH 022 or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 180: Mathematical Modeling for Biology [4 units] Statistical analysis and mathematical modeling skills for life scientists. The first half of this course is about building statistical models of complex data sets and the second half is about using population models to describe demographic change, ecosystems and epidemics. Extensive computer laboratories using the “R” statistical language. Prerequisite: (MATH 018 or MATH 032 , must be completed with B- or better) and (BIO 101 or BIO 002 ) and (MATH 012 or MATH 022 , must be completed with B- or better). Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 280 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 181: Introduction to Biomolecular Simulation [4 units] Uses lectures and laboratory exercises to teach the principles and practice of molecular modeling with a focus on simulations of biological macromolecules. Topics covered include classical molecular dynamics, molecular mechanics, docking, and visualization. The computational laboratories will involve simulations of systems including water, micelles, DNA, and proteins. Prerequisite: BIO 001 and (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H ) and (MATH 011 or MATH 021 or equivalent score on the Competency Exam) and (PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H or PHYS 018 ) and (MATH 015 or CSE 020 or BIO 180 ). Discussion, Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 181 . Conjoined with CHEM 281 , QSB 281 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 182: Bioinformatics [5 units] Detailed introduction to the tools, algorithms, statistics and databases used in bioinformatics, emphasizing an open-source, command-line toolbox approach. Topics may include: alignments, search, gene/motif classification, phylogenetics, genomics, gene expression, ontologies, structure and networks. Course includes a mandatory computer laboratory. Prior programming experience recommended, but not assumed. Prerequisite: BIO 101 and BIO 140 , which may be taken concurrently, and (MATH 018 or MATH 032 ). Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	BIO 183: Population Genetics [4 units] A study of the various factors that affect gene flow and frequency within a population. Theories of selection, neutrality, drift, hitchhiking, recombination, mutation, isolation, in-breeding, and selfish genetic elements are taught along with statistical tests and experimental methods for detecting these forces. Prerequisite: BIO 140 and (MATH 021 or MATH 011 or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Discussion included. Conjoined with QSB 283 . View course scheduling information
	BIO 190: Research Seminar [1 unit] Student-led presentations of current topics in biological sciences, including independent research presentations. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Permission of instructor required. View course scheduling information
	BIO 192: Communicating Science [1-2 units] Development of skills to effectively communicate scientific topics to broad audiences. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated 4 times for credit. View course scheduling information
	BIO 195: Upper Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Group or individual research projects in the biological sciences under the direction of a BIO faculty member. Permission of instructor required. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	BIO 198: Upper Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Group directed study in the biological sciences under the guidance of a BIO faculty member. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	BIO 199: Upper Division Individual Study [1-6 units] Independent study in the biological sciences under the direction of a BIO faculty member. Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
Chemistry
	Syllabus CHEM 001: Preparatory Chemistry [3 units] Preparation for general chemistry. Units of measurement, dimensional analysis, significant figures; elementary concepts of volume, mass, force, pressure, energy, density, temperature, heat, work; fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure; the mole concept; acids and bases; stoichiometry; properties of the states of matter; gas laws; solutions, concentrations. NOTE: Chemistry 1 satisfies no requirements other than contribution to the 120 units required for graduation. Designed for students who need additional help prior to enrollment in General Chemistry. Course cannot be taken after successfully completing CHEM 002 . Discussion included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 002: General Chemistry I [4 units] First semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Stoichiometric calculations, types of chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, introduction to chemical equilibrium, basic atomic structure and atomic orbital theory, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a laboratory section. Prerequisite: CHEM 001 or combined score of 40 or above on Chemistry and Competency Exam or equivalent. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 002H . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 002H: Honors General Chemistry I [4 units] First semester of a two-semester honors general chemistry sequence Stoichiometric calculations, types of chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, introduction to chemical equilibrium, basic atomic structure and atomic orbital theory, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a laboratory section. Prerequisite: (MATH 021 , which may be taken concurrently, or equivalent score on the Competency Exam) and (CHEM 001 , must be completed with B or better, or combined score of 45 or above on the Chemistry and Math Placement Exam or equivalent). Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 002 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry [3 units] Molecular shapes and charge distributions; resonance; electron delocalization; organic structures, nomenclature and isomerism, stereochemistry; optical activity; organic reactions; IR spectroscopy; intermolecular forces. Rational approaches to organic mechanism are emphasized. Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H , must be completed with A- or better) or (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and CHEM 008L , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 008H . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 008H: Honors Principles of Organic Chemistry [4 units] Molecular shapes and charge distributions; resonance; electron delocalization; organic structures, nomenclature and isomerism, stereochemistry; optical activity; organic reactions; IR spectroscopy; intermolecular forces. Rational approaches to organic mechanism are emphasized. Prerequisite: (CHEM 010 , must be completed with A- or better) or (CHEM 010H , must be completed with B- or better). Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 008 , CHEM 008L . View course scheduling information
	CHEM 008L: Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab [1 unit] Molecular shapes and charge distributions; resonance; electron delocalization; organic structures, nomenclature and isomerism, stereochemistry; optical activity; organic reactions; IR spectroscopy; intermolecular forces. Rational approaches to organic mechanism are emphasized. Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 , must be completed with A- or better, or CHEM 002H , must be completed with A- or better, or CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and CHEM 008 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 008H . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 010: General Chemistry II [4 units] Second semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Chemical kinetics, acid-base, ionic, and gaseous equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, main-group and transition-metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a laboratory section. Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H ) and (MATH 011 or MATH 021 , which may be taken concurrently, or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 010H . View course scheduling information
	CHEM 010H: Honors General Chemistry II [4 units] Second semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Addresses properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, properties of solids and liquids, and nuclear chemistry. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a laboratory section. Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 , must be completed with A- or better, or CHEM 002H , must be completed with B- or better) and (MATH 012 , which may be taken concurrently, or MATH 022 , which may be taken concurrently, or equivalent score on the Competency Exam). Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 010 . View course scheduling information
	CHEM 090X: Freshman Seminar in Chemistry [1 unit] Weekly meetings to discuss chemical research and current issues in the chemical sciences, including exploration of career opportunities. Pass/Fail only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research [1-5 units] Laboratory, field, theoretical, and/or computational research under the supervision of a faculty member on a topic of mutual interest. A written report is required. Permission of instructor required. Grading option is instructor preference. Course may be repeated for credit. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 099: Lower Division Individual Study [1-5 units] Permission of instructor required. Pass/Fail only. Course may be repeated for credit. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 100: Organic Synthesis and Mechanism [3 units] Reactions, syntheses, purification and characterization of all of the major classes of organic compounds. Includes standard organic reaction mechanisms and bioorganic mechanism. A retrosynthetic approach to synthetic design is emphasized. Prerequisite: (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H ) and (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ). View course scheduling information
	CHEM 100L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory [1 unit] Laboratory experiments in synthetic methods and chemical and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds. Emphasis is on microscale techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 , which may be taken concurrently. Not open to major(s): Chemical Sciences. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 101L: Advanced Synthetic Laboratory [2 units] Laboratory experiments in synthetic methods and chemical and spectroscopic characterization of organic and inorganic compounds. Emphasis is on microscale techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 , which may be taken concurrently. Open only to major(s): Chemical Sciences. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 111: Biochemistry I [4 units] Advanced study of proteins, enzymes, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrates metabolism in living organisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included. Cross-Listed with BIO 101 . View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 112: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy [3 units] Theory and practical application of molecular quantum mechanics. Schrodinger equation and matrix representations of quantum mechanics; simple exactly solvable model problems; calculation of observable properties; vibrational and electronic wave functions; approximation methods; quantum mechanics of spectroscopy. Prerequisite: (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and MATH 024 and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H ). Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 113: Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics [3 units] Statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics, taught from a perspective that develops the behavior of bulk matter from molecular properties. Prerequisite: (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ) and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H ) and MATH 024 and MATH 032 , which may be taken concurrently. CHEM 112 recommended. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 115: Instrumental Analysis and Bioanalytical Chemistry [3 units] Spectroscopic, electrochemical, and separation methods of chemical analysis including bioanalytical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , which may be taken concurrently. View course scheduling information
	Syllabus CHEM 120: Inorganic Chemistry [3 units] Descriptive inorganic chemistry, reactivity, inorganic spectroscopy, group theory, and crystallography. Prerequisite: (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H ) and (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H ). Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 122: Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology [4 units] Mechanisms of amino acid, nucleic acid, and lipid metabolism plus advanced mechanisms of gene expression, signal transduction, and regulation of gene expression. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or CHEM 111 . Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion, Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with BIO 102 . View course scheduling information
	CHEM 130: Organic Spectroscopy and Computation [3 units] Modern methods and tools employed for the determination of organic molecular structure including NMR [1D and 2D FT], IR, and UV spectroscopy. Applications of quantum mechanical concepts and methods to understand and predict organic structures and reactivities. Computational modeling methods, including force field and quantum mechanical computer calculations. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 and CHEM 112 . Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 131: Molecular Spectroscopy [3 units] Time-dependent quantum mechanics; interaction of radiation with matter; electronic spectra of atoms and molecules; vibrational, rotational, and Raman spectra; magnetic resonance spectroscopy; X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 . Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 133: Biophysical Chemistry [3 units] Biochemical kinetics, solution thermodynamics of biochemical systems, multiple equilibria, hydrodynamics, energy levels, spectroscopy, and bonding. Three-dimensional structure of proteins, forces that stabilize protein structures, protein folding, prediction of protein structure from sequence. Three-dimensional structure of DNA and RNA, sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA, RNA-catalyzed processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 and (CHEM 111 or BIO 101 ). Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 140: Nanoscale Materials Chemistry [3 units] Introduction to the properties of matter on size scales intermediate between atoms or molecules and bulk matter, with emphasis on metallic and semiconductor nanoparticles. Synthesis, characterization, physical and chemical properties, and applications of these materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 and CHEM 113 and CHEM 120 , all of which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 150: Inorganic and Materials Chemistry Laboratory [2 units] Laboratory experiments focusing on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information
	CHEM 153: Physical Chemistry Laboratory [2 units] Introduces students to modern laboratory instrumentation and experimental techniques in physical chemistry. It consists of a number of experiments that use different techniques to explore fundamental concepts in spectroscopy, kinetics, and chemical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 , which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. View course scheduling information

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BIO 034: Introduction to Marine Science

BIO 043: Biodiversity and Conservation

BIO 046: Paleobiology: Age of Dinosaurs

BIO 047: Astrobiology

BIO 050: Human Development

BIO 051: Cancer and Aging

BIO 060: Nutrition

BIO 090X: Freshman Seminar

BIO 095: Lower Division Undergraduate Research

BIO 098: Lower Division Directed Group Study

BIO 099: Lower Division Individual Study

BIO 101: Biochemistry I

BIO 102: Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

BIO 104: Biophysics

BIO 104L: Biophysics Laboratory

BIO 105: Enzymology

BIO 105L: Enzymology Laboratory

BIO 106: Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology

BIO 107: Physical Biochemistry

BIO 110: The Cell

BIO 111: Cells, Tissues and Organs

BIO 120: General Microbiology

BIO 120L: General Microbiology Laboratory

BIO 121: Introduction to Ecological and Environmental Microbiology

BIO 122: Microbial Pathogenesis

BIO 123: Human Parasitology

BIO 124: Microbial Evolution

BIO 127: General Virology

BIO 129: Paleoecology

BIO 130: Plant Biology

BIO 133: Flora of California

BIO 134: Marine Sciences Theory and Practice

BIO 135: Public Health Genetics

BIO 140: Genetics

BIO 141: Evolution

BIO 142: Genome Biology

BIO 143: Biodiversity and the Tree of Life

BIO 143F: Biodiversity and the Tree of Life

BIO 144: Phylogenetics

BIO 144L: Phylogenetics Laboratory

BIO 145: Introduction to Population and Community Ecology

BIO 146: Paleobiology

BIO 148: Fundamentals of Ecology

BIO 148F: Ecology Field and Lab Course

BIO 149: Conservation Biology

BIO 149F: Conservation Biology Lab

BIO 150: Embryos, Genes, and Development

BIO 151: Molecular Immunology

BIO 151L: Molecular Immunology Laboratory

BIO 152: Cancer Genetics and Tumor Biology

BIO 153: Evolution and Development

BIO 154: Developmental Immunology

BIO 160: Comparative Physiology

BIO 160L: Comparative Physiology Laboratory

BIO 161: Human Physiology

BIO 162: Evolutionary Constraints of Physiology

BIO 163: Endocrinology

BIO 163L: Endocrinology Laboratory

BIO 164: Human Anatomy

BIO 170: Neurobiology

BIO 170L: Neurobiology Laboratory

BIO 171: Neurobiology of Brain Dysfunction and Disorders

BIO 174: Stable Isotope Ecology

BIO 175: Biostatistics

BIO 180: Mathematical Modeling for Biology

BIO 181: Introduction to Biomolecular Simulation

BIO 182: Bioinformatics

BIO 183: Population Genetics