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Course Descriptions

 

Biological Sciences
  

  • BIOL 113 - Comparative Taxonomy

    3 units
    Students gain the understanding and skills needed to taxonomically study biodiversity, including the use of morphological and DNA sequence characters to examine phylogeny, and use of a range of biodiversity research techniques and tools.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  or BIOL 118  (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BOT 113  / ENT 113  / ZOOL 113 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 114 - Functional Morphology

    3 units
    Develops understanding and skills needed to taxonomically study biodiversity, including the use of morphological and DNA sequence characters to examine phylogeny, and use of a range of biodiversity research techniques and tools.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  or BIOL 118  (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BOT 114  / ENT 114  / ZOOL 114 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 115 - General Genetics

    4 units
    Principles and methods of microbial, plant and animal genetics. Mendelism, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, mutation, quantitative genetics and genetic aspects of evolution.

    Lecture 3 hours/Discussion 1 hour.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30  and BIOL 31  (with a grade of “C-” or better in each), or instructor consent; CHEM 1A  and CHEM 1B   (with a grade of “C” or better in each). Must be a declared Biology or Chemistry Major (all). 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 116 - Molecular Genetics

    4 units
    Molecular genetics of eukaryotes. Replication, repair, mutation, regulation of gene expression, gene organization and methods of recombinant DNA research.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  or MICR 166 , and CHEM 135  (all with a grade of “C” or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 116L - Genetics Laboratory

    3 units
    Selected experiments to demonstrate genetic concepts using Drosophila, bacteria and other organisms. Techniques include those of classical, bacterial and molecular genetics.

    Lecture 1 hours/Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  or MICR 127  with a grade of “C” or better. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 117 - Human Genetics

    3 units
    Mendelian traits, classical and molecular cytogenetics, DNA variation, sex determination, gene mapping, mutation, population genetics, multifactorial inheritance, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  (with a grade of “C” or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 118 - Evolutionary Genetics

    4 units
    Principles of molecular and population genetics from an evolutionary perspective. Application of DNA analyses and other techniques to conservation biology, evolution, ecology and systematics.

    Lecture 3 hours/Seminar 1 hour.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30  and BIOL 31   (with a grade of “C-” or better in each for Biology Majors). Must be a declared Biology or Chemistry Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 119 - Neurogenetics

    3 units
    Cellular and molecular neuroscience at the neuron, synapse and circuit level, including electrical and chemical signaling. Neurophysiology of development, maintenance and modification of neural circuits. Molecular genetics of neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and mood disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  (with a grade of “C” or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 122 - Bacterial Diversity

    2 units
    Study of the characteristics and microecology of unusual prokaryotes. Molecular and traditional approaches will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 101  (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with MICR 122 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 122L - Bacterial Diversity Laboratory

    2 units
    Laboratory techniques in bacterial diversity.

    6 hours Lab

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 101  (with grade of “C” or better) or Instructor Consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with MICR 122L . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 123A - Bioinformatics I

    3 units
    Introduction to the main public domain tools, databases and methods in bioinformatics. Analysis of algorithms behind the most successful tools, such as the local and global sequence alignment packages, and the underlying methods used in fragment assembly packages. Solution of complex biological questions requiring modification of standard code.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30  and BIOL 31 , or CS 46A  and CS 46B  Allowed Declared Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CS 123A  / SE 123A . Computer Science is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 123B - Bioinformatics II

    3 units
    Computational methods used for searching, classifying, analyzing, and modeling protein sequences. Tools for analyzing DNA and RNA sequences. More advanced topics, such as genetic algorithms and simulated annealing, which can be used to address folding problems.

    Prerequisite(s): CS 123A .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CS 123B  / SE 123B . Computer Science is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 125 - Systems Physiology Laboratory

    2 units
    Selected lab units to demonstrate complex physiological mechanisms and the physiology of organ systems. Methods include animal experiments and physiological recording and stimulation.

    Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 129 - Neuroscience

    3 units
    Principles of brain organization and function underlying behavior. Topics include neuroanatomy and physiology of language, vision, sexual behavior, memory and abnormal behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Either PSYC 30  and 3 units of biology, or 9 units of biology.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Not acceptable as an elective in the Biology major.

    Cross-listed with PSYC 129 . Psychology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 131 - Endocrine Physiology

    3 units
    Emphasis on mammalian systems. Mechanisms of hormone action, secretion and physiological effects; hormone assay techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 134 - Vertebrate Histology

    4 units
    Light and electron microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues with consideration of related functions. Emphasis on the examination of human tissues including corresponding pathology.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 135A - Eukaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology I

    3 units
    First semester of a year-long cell and molecular biology course. Topics include membrane structure, signal transduction, cytoskeletal structure, cell migration, and gene expression.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115 ; CHEM 112A , CHEM 112B , CHEM 135  (with a grade of “C” or better in each). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 135B - Eukaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology II

    3 units
    BIOL 135B is the second semester of a year-long cell and molecular biology course. Topics covered include chromosome structure and maintenance, stem cell biology, cell death, and cancer biology.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115 ; BIOL 135A ; BIOL 100W  (with a grade of “C” or better in each). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 135L - Molecular Cell Biology Lab

    3 units
    Lab experience in nucleic acid and protein purification, enzyme assay, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence, radioisotopic labeling, column chromatography, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, liquid scintillation counting, etc.

    Lecture 1 hour/Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 135A  (with grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 136 - Vertebrate Neurophysiology

    3 units
    Review of topics from the molecular to the organismal level. Chemical and electrotonic phenomena of membranes, neurochemistry, sensory transduction, information coding, neural control, and additional rotating topics.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with a grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 136L - Vertebrate Neurophysiology Laboratory

    1 units
    Course-based undergraduate research experience using electrophysiological techniques to study nervous system function. Topics include chemical and electrotonic phenomena of membranes, information coding, and additional rotating topics.

    Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  with a C- or better. 
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 136 . Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 137 - Introduction to Principles of Toxicology

    3 units
    Emphasis on basic principles of toxicology. Toxicity of several classes of compounds covered in depth. Focus on basic chemical principles and appropriate applications.

    Course is repeatable for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124 ; CHEM 112B  (all with a grade of “C-” or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 138 - Stem Cell Biology

    3 units
    Topics in the growing field of stem cell biology. Topics include: properties of embryonic and adult stem cells, use of stem cells in scientific research, regulation of stem cells, and invertebrate and vertebrate models of stem cell research.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  with a C or better. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 139 - Cancer Biology

    3 units
    Basic principles of cancer biology needed to gain an overall understanding of cellular and molecular events that lead to the formation and progression of cancer. Topics include normal and abnormal cell behaviors, the steps leading to the development of malignancy, in-depth discussions of specific cancers, such as breast, colon, and myeoloid leukemias, and the development of diagnostic tools and therapies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115  with a C or better, or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 140 - Human Sexuality

    3 units
    Biological and sociocultural facets of human sexuality. Evolution and physiology of sex, reproductive biology/ethics and cross-cultural expression of sexual behavior.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Not acceptable as an elective in the Biology major.

    Cross-listed with ANTH 140  / PH 140 . Anthropology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 142 - Paleontology

    4 units
    Study of the major groups of invertebrate fossils and their use in geological studies; principles of stratigraphy, including seismic stratigraphy.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab and field trips 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1  and GEOL 7 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GEOL 142 . Geology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 143 - Biogeography

    3 units
    Examination of the patterns of biodiversity over space and through time. Using data and models from a variety of sources including botany, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology, paleontology, and geology, effects of isolation, elevation, and latitude are examined to understand spatial patterns of biodiversity.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 31  or equivalent (with a grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BOT 143  / ENT 143  / ZOOL 143 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 145 - Advanced Undergraduate Biology Seminar

    1-3 units
    Undergraduate Seminar in Biology. May be taken concurrently with BIOL 145L. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of nine (9) units of upper division majors’ coursework. Instructor Consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.


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  • BIOL 145L - Advanced Undergraduate Biology Lab

    1-2 units
    Advanced undergraduate laboratory or field experience. May be taken concurrently with BIOL 145. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.

    3 hours lab.

    Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of nine (9) units of upper division majors’ coursework. Instructor Consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 150 - Field Studies in Natural History

    1-2 units
    Field courses given on site, typically covering general ecology, botany, geology, zoology and specialized natural areas such as Baja California, Death Valley, seacoasts and mountains. Repeatable for up to a total of 3 units of credit when location or content changes.

    Satisfies B3: Laboratory Science

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Not an elective in the department majors.

    Cross-listed with GEOL 150 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 155 - Hypothesis Testing

    3 units
    Experimental design and statistical analysis of biological data from manipulative experiments. Experience in designing and analyzing experiments using t-tests, 1- and 2-way ANOVA, Randomized Block ANOVA, Nested ANOVA, Linear Regression and Tests of Independence.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30  and BIOL 31   (with grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology or Environmental Studies Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 156 - Ecological Sampling Design and Analyses

    3 units
    Sampling design and statistical analysis of biological patterns. In this course, students design and execute a field experiment (one required weekend field trip) that incorporates multivariate measurements. Students analyze the data with Log Linear analysis, Logistic Regression, Principal Components Analysis, Canonical Correlation and various Regression techniques.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113  or BIOL 114   (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology or Environmental Studies or Business Majors (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 159 - Integrative Biology

    3 units
    Capstone course in the BA Biological Science degree. Critical reading of scientific literature, experimental design and scientific communication skills will be emphasized. Topics covered may vary for a given semester. 

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 55  or BIOL 155  or equivalent biostatistics course; BIOL 115  or BIOL 118  and BIOL 100W  (with grade of “C” or better); at least 6 units of upper division biology electives; senior standing. Allowed Declared Majors: Must be a declared Biology Major (all). Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A   with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • BIOL 160 - Ecology

    4 units
    Factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms; some aspects of applied ecology.

    Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment for Biology Majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113  or BIOL 114  (with a grade of “C or better”); Allowed Declared Majors (Biology, Natural Science); Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 55  or BIOL 155  or BIOL 156  or equivalent Biostatistics course, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with BOT 160 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 163 - Conservation Biology

    3 units
    Principles of conservation biology, including management for the preservation of biodiversity and maintenance of viable populations. Examples from plants and animals

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113  or BIOL 114  (with grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 164 - Ecological Field Methods

    3 units
    Techniques for evaluating and managing the abundance and diversity of plants and animals.

    Lecture 1 hour/Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113  or BIOL 114   (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 165 - Advanced Human Anatomy

    4 units
    Study of human anatomy, including clinical correlations, for pre-professional students. Not open to student who have completed BIOL 065.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30  and BIOL 31   (with a grade of “C-” or better in each), BIOL 115  (with a grade of “C” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 167 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology

    3 units
    Covers the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as how they function following perturbations in homeostasis. Focuses on the mammalian system with some discussion of comparative physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with a grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 168 - Reproductive Physiology

    3 units
    Reproductive Physiology covers the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, as well as how deviations from the norm affect reproduction. Course focuses on the mammalian system with discussion of comparative physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with a grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 170 - Cellular and Molecular Physiology

    3 units
    Introduction to the structure and physiological function of cells.  Topics include synthesis of cellular macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins; internal cellular organization; biochemical reactions necessary for cell growth, death and cellular communication.  Relevant pathophysiology examples of cellular dysfunction are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 124  (with a grade of “C-” or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 177 - Physiology for Engineers

    3 units
    Structure and function of physiological systems and discussion of topics of particular importance to the design, development, construction and clinical application of biomedical devices. Practical laboratory application of technologies to monitor, repair, replace or augment physiological systems.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hour/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 , CHEM 1B , PHYS 50  
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BME 177 . Biomedical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 178 - Integrative Physiology

    3 units
    Integrative Physiology is the capstone course in the Systems Physiology concentration. The specific physiology topics covered may vary depending on the semester. Critical reading of scientific literature, experimental design and scientific communication skills will be emphasized. 

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment for Biology Majors only

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100W  and BIOL 115  (with a grade of “C” or better); BIOL 124  (with a grade of “C-” or better); at least one upper division systems physiology elective; completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 180 - Individual Studies

    1-4 units
    Undergraduate advanced lab or field work in special fields.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all). Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 181 - Introduction to Health Care

    1-3 units
    Participation and observation with a medical doctor, dentist, optometrist, pharmacist, or veterinarian in private practice, hospital or retail setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all). Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Hepatitis B or other vaccinations may be required in some settings.


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  • BIOL 182 - Tutor Assistant in Biology

    1-2 units
    Supervised classroom or field experience as a tutor-assistant in experiments, demonstrations and discussion. Course may be repeated for credit.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or Upper division standing, instructor consent and appropriate academic background. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 184 - Directed Reading

    1-4 units
    Assigned readings of selected books, journals and papers chosen to fill gaps in training or for contact with new fields. Evaluation through weekly reports and conferences.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 186 - Senior Thesis

    2-4 units
    Advanced library, laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member, culminating in a senior thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 190 - Field Studies in Biology

    1-4 units
    Field program involving planning and execution of a project. Course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 units.

    Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 193 - Microbiological Techniques

    1 units
    Microbiological techniques for non-biologists.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing; lower division biology; or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CHE 193 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 198 - Undergraduate Research

    0.5-4 units
    Field or laboratory biological research under the direction of a faculty member.

    Course is repeatable for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 201 - Graduate Seminar in Biological Sciences

    1 units
    Seminar designed to introduce principles and topics in biological research. Mandatory during first semester of enrollment. 

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 202 - Graduate Studies in Biology

    3 units
    A seminar on current research and theory in the life sciences, emphasizing scientific writing and formal oral presentations.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture/seminar/discussion 5 hours.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • BIOL 202TA - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Products

    3 units
    BIOL 202TA is a seminar course in which students develop professional skills in writing, speaking, literature review, and critical thinking. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology industry. BIOL 202TA focuses on biotechnology products.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • BIOL 202TB - Biotech Seminar: Drug Development Process

    3 units
    Biol 202 TB is a seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology industry. Biol 202TB focuses on the development of drugs and other biotechnology products.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • BIOL 202TC - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business I

    2 units
    BIOL 202TC is a seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. BIOL 202TC focuses on the financial aspects of business development in biotechnology.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 202TD - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business II

    2 units
    Seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments target developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Focuses on business development in biotechnology and a team project in which students develop a business plan.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202TC  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 203 - Biology Teaching Forum

    3 units
    Introduction to effective methods for teaching undergraduate biology laboratories, activities, seminars and/or lectures. Emphasis on pedagogy and application of best practices and strategies for teaching biology to a diverse audience. Course administration, student conduct and expectations, and assessment will also be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 205 - Advanced Molecular Techniques

    4 units
    Emphasizes the laboratory techniques of modern molecular biology. Depending on instructor, focus will be on animal, plant, yeast, bacterial or viral systems. Course is repeatable for credit if content changes.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 135L  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 205T - Advanced Molecular Techniques for Biotechnology

    4 units
    Emphasizes the laboratory techniques of modern molecular biology especally: report writing and communication of research results. Depending on instructor, focus will be on animal, plant, yeast, bacterial, or viral systems.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 135L  and admission into the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 215 - Seminar in Advanced Genetics

    3 units
    Selected topics of current interest in advanced genetics. Each semester will emphasize a particular field of genetics; e.g., molecular genetics, human genetics, developmental genetics, population genetics, etc.

    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 220 - Science Communication

    3 units
    This course will focus on learning to effectively present ongoing scientific research to a wide audience, with an emphasis on developing science communication skills, learning to place data within the context of a field, and developing critical thinking skills.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIOL 202 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 221T - Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology

    4 units
    Bioinformatics/computer applications to solve advanced problems in molecular and cell biology by manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 116  or either CHEM 130A , CHEM 135 , or Chem 136 and admission into the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 227 - Advanced Physiology

    3 units
    Integrated discussion of modern physiological techniques to address a broad array of questions in physiology. Each semester will emphasize a particular field of physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and completion of an upper division physiology course or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 229T - Biotechnology Instrumentation

    3 units
    Introduction to the principles of operation of common instruments used in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Includes understanding and experience with calibration, detection mechanisms, data output, trouble shooting and decision making process.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours / Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 230 - Comparative Animal Physiology

    3 units
    A seminar in the functional relationships of invertebrates and vertebrates. Evolutionary patterns and environmental adaptations are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): An upper division course in physiology or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 233 - Immunological Techniques

    3 units
    Principles, concepts and mechanisms relative to serological and other immunological procedures and reactions with emphasis on practical applications.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 9 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division microbiology or cell biology, or organic chemistry and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 233T - Immunological Techniques for Biotechnology

    3 units
    Principles, concepts, and mechanisms relative to serological and other immunological procedures and reactions with emphasis on applications in the biotechnology industry.

    Prerequisite(s): Immunology laboratory (grade “B”or better) or equivalent experience and admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 242 - Advanced Paleontology

    4 units
    The lecture portion of this course will be conducted as a seminar; students will read and discuss classic and important newer papers on macroevolutionary theory and paleobiology. In the lab portion of this course, students will use fossil samples to develop and test scientific hypotheses that will be part of a semester-long project.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 4 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Suitable background in geology or evolutionary biology.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GEOL 242 . Geology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • BIOL 255E - Advanced Topics: Ecology and Evolution

    1-4 units
    Advanced Topics: Ecology and Evolution is a rotating topics course; each offering will have different content. The purpose of the seminar is to help students develop a deeper understanding of specific aspects of ecology and evolution through thorough examination of primary scientific literature, discussion and presentations. Enrollment in at least 3 units of BIOL 255E is mandatory for the MS Biological Sciences: concentration in Ecology and Evolution program.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or Instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 255L - Advanced Biology Laboratory

    1-4 units
    Laboratory or field experience in advanced biology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): May be taken concurrent with any 255 seminar.


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  • BIOL 255M - Advanced Topics:Molecular & Microbiology

    1-4 units
    Advanced study in molecular and microbiology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 255P - Seminar in Advanced Biology: Physiology

    1-4 units
    Advanced study in plant or animal physiology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 255T - Introduction to Stem Cell Techniques

    4 units
    This laboratory/lecture course exposes students to the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary stem cell techniques. Students will culture mouse embryonic stem cells on feeders and characterize them using immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, differentiate various lineages and observe genetic modifications. Students will prepare inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPS) from primary cells. This includes both the theoretical and practical aspects of applied stem cell in regenerative approaches as well as models of disease for research purposes.  Students are expected to keep a laboratory notebook and document their experiments and results. Additionally, students will present scientific papers on recent topics in stem cell basic research, as published in scientific journals of recent year.  The goal of this course will be to provide students with basic experience in methods used in stem cell laboratories, so that they can transition to an internship in a stem cell laboratory (although many of these techniques are applicable in a number of diverse fields), and to provide students with the most current stem cell topics while practicing effective presentation and evaluation skills.

    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 256 - Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis

    3 units
    Provides training in advanced statistical procedures and experimental designs for graduate-level research. The content is tailored to research needs of enrolled students. Includes sampling schemes, randomization analyses, complex ANOVA and multivariate analyses.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division statistics course; graduate standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 280 - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Graduate level research projects designed in conjunction with faculty advisor.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • BIOL 280T - Internship in the Biotechnology Industry

    2 units
    A 8-10 week internship at a Bay Area biotechnology company in R&D, quality control, manufacturing, human resources, marketing, or sales.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • BIOL 281T - Individual Studies in Biotechnology

    1-4 units
    Supervised, advanced work in specialized fields relevant to biotechnology.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program; instructor consent and Program Director.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 282C - Biotechnology Company Management

    3 units
    Provides general management perspectives of biotechnological innovation; focuses on challenges of managing the development of new technologies, products, and processes in biotech sectors; examines management concepts, industry practices, and cases relevant to the biotechnology sector.

    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 283T - Topics in Biotech Regulatory Affairs

    3 units
    Introduction to laws regulating the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device industries. Discussions of company organization; product development and commercialization; Good Manufacturing Practice.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hour/Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program and consent of the Program director.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 284 - Master’s Directed Reading

    1-3 units
    Directed reading and discussion of biological literature and/or individualized preparation for culminating graduate experience. Not available to Open University Students.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing in MA program; instructor consent
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Graduate standing in MA program and instructor consent.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • BIOL 285 - Colloquium in Biological Sciences

    1 units
    Meetings for the presentation and discussion of advanced studies in special fields including original work by the faculty, guest investigators and graduate students. Topics will vary from year to year.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • BIOL 285T - Colloquium in Biotechnology

    1 units
    Meetings for reporting, by written and oral presentations, progress through the MBT program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • BIOL 291A - Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics I

    3 units
    Graduate level course which will include topics relevant to all tests and methods used to identify a disease or the predisposition for a disease through DNA, RNA, or protein analysis. Methods for isolation from human clinical samples.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 291B - Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics II: Human Genetic Diseases and Detection

    3 units
    Graduate level course which will include topics relevant to all tests and methods used to identify a disease or the predisposition for a disease through DNA or RNA analysis of human samples.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 291A  or Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BIOL 297 - Graduate Research

    1-4 units
    Advanced graduate lab or field research projects designed in conjunction with faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit, up to 10 units can be applied towards the degree.

    Course is repeatable for up to 10 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • BIOL 298 - MS Project Culminating Experience

    1 units
    Culminating experience for MS Project Option, consisting of the development of a manuscript describing student’s research and following journal guidelines for manuscript preparation, followed by a public seminar defending the research project.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the Master of Science degree
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • BIOL 298M - MA Culminating Experience

    1 units
    Advanced individual work toward program Plan B (Comprehensive Exam or Master’s Project).

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy for the MA in Biological Sciences and graduate advisor approval.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • BIOL 298T - Internship in the Biotechnology Industry

    3 units
    A 6-8 week internship at a Bay Area biotechnology company in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, human resources, marketing, or sales.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the MS Biology, Concentration in Biotechnology. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • BIOL 299 - Master’s Thesis

    1-4 units
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the Master of Science degree. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Not available to Open University Students
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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Biomedical Engineering
  

  • BME 25 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design

    3 units
    Introduction to the broader field of biomedical engineering, with emphasis on design of biomedical devices. Development of familiarity with standards and software tools relevant to the biomedical engineering industry, packages for design and analysis, FDA and EU guidelines.

    2 hours lecture/3 hours lab.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1A , ENGR 10 , with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 31  or MATH 31X , and PHYS 50 . 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BME 65 - Biomedical Applications of Statics

    2 units
    Detailed study of bodies in equilibrium as they apply to biomedical systems. Two-dimensional analysis of human joints and load-bearing implants are explored. Topics include free body diagrams, anthropometric measurements, internal forces, loading types, and stress shielding.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 31  or MATH 31X , and PHYS 50 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BME 68 - Biomedical Applications of Metals and Ceramics

    3 units
    Fundamentals of the structure, processing, and properties of metals and ceramics used in medical technology. Emphasis is placed on using metals and ceramics for implantable and non-implantable biomedical devices. Recent trends in biomaterials are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1A , MATH 31  or MATH 31X , PHYS 50 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BME 115 - Foundations of Biomedical Engineering

    4 units
    Introduction to the fundamental principles of biomedical engineering. Core conservation equations are applied to mass, energy, charge, and momentum transfer in biomedical systems. Additional topics provide a breadth of exposure in cell and molecular biology, diagnostics and analytical techniques, statistical analysis of biomedical data, bioinformatics, bioinstrumentation, FDA regulations, and biomedical ethics.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 , CHEM 1B , ENGR 10 , MATH 32  or MATH 32X , and PHYS 50 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BME 117 - Biotransport Phenomena

    3 units
    Applications of fundamentals of thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of energy and mass transport phenomena to biological systems. Development of quantitative description of transport processes beginning from the molecular level to entire organ systems.

    Prerequisite(s): BME 115 , MATH 33A  or MATH 33LA , BME 130  all with a grade of C- or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BME 130 - Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering

    3 units
    Course applies computational and numerical analysis techniques to myriad Engineering problems. The course focus is on application of numerical analysis to BME topics ranging from image analysis to nonlinear systems. We will employ various computational tools, including MATLAB/Simulink and ImageJ.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 32  or MATH 32X , BIOL 30 , and CHEM 1B  all with a grade of C- or better. 
    Corequisite(s): BME 115 , MATH 33A  or MATH 33LA . 
    Grading: Graded


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