Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate 600-999
May not be taken by undergraduate students. Enrollment is limited to students formally admitted to the M.S. in Biology. Instructor must verify consent prior to registration.
600. Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in molecular biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
601. Teaching Assistant Training in Biology
Teaching assistant training in biology trains graduate students in techniques and most current presentation and teaching methods of laboratory-based biology. Course is open to graduate students only. Topics include: teaching and discussion techniques specific to biology laboratories, use of equipment-specific laboratories in the biological sciences, presentation strategies, and safety issues in biology. Successful completion of BIOL 601 is required before a student may act as a teaching assistant in the Department of Biology. Enrollment in BIOL 601 concurrent with first assignment as a teaching assistant is allowed with consent of instructor. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: classified standing in Master's Degree Program. (2 units)
605. Advanced Topics in Cell Biology
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in cell biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
620. Advanced Topics in Plant Biology
An in-depth consideration of selected areas of current study in plant biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
622. Advanced Topics in Zoology
An in-depth consideration of selected areas of current study in zoology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
624. Advanced Topics in Physiology
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in physiology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
650. Advanced Topics in Genetics
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in genetics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
651. Advanced Topics in Molecular Genetics
An in-depth examination of current research in molecular genetics. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
660. Advanced Topics in Development
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in developmental biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
664. Biosystematics
Fundamental concepts of classification systems, biometric and experimental taxonomic procedures, nomenclature and systematic literature; both plant and animal materials used. Prerequisites: BIOL 423 and one taxonomy-based course; e.g. BIOL 319, 331, 335, 342, 353, or 354. Recommended: MATH 305. (2 units)
670. Advanced Topics in Ecology
Literature survey of specific topics related to community or ecosystem dynamics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: BIOL 450 or equivalent. (2 units)
675. Advanced Topics in Parasitology
An in-depth consideration of selected research areas in parasitology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
677. Advanced Topics in Immunology
An in-depth examination of current research in cellular and molecular immunology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: BIOL 573. (2 units)
678. Advanced Topics in Microbiology
An in-depth examination of current research in microbiology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or 320. (2 units)
680. Advanced Topics in Evolution
Topics of current research interest in plant or animal evolution. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2 units)
690. Graduate Seminar in Biology
Selected topics and reviews of current investigations in the fields of biology. Required of all graduate students in biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change. (2 units)
691. Current Topics in Biology
Faculty-supervised discussion in journal club format. Students will learn how to interpret, evaluate, present, and critique recently published research articles in various subfields of biology. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Graded credit/no credit. (1 unit)
692. Graduate Research Methods in Biology
Specialized topics in research methods including theory and technique. Topics may vary. Two hours laboratory per unit of credit. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six units may be applied toward the degree. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: classified standing in Master's Degree Program and consent of instructor. (1-3 units)
696. Directed Graduate Research in Biology
Original individual research in biology; to be conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member of the student's committee, and if desired in collaboration with other members of the student's master's committee. Formerly BIOL 695A, 695B and 695C. The course may be taken up to three times for the maximum number of units specified in each degree track. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: classified standing in Master's Degree Program and consent of instructor. (1-6 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Earned units are not degree-applicable nor will they qualify for financial aid. (0-6 units)
699. Thesis Research and Thesis
Independent graduate research conducted under guidance of the major advisor and resulting in a thesis. BIOL 699A, 699B, and 699C must be completed for a total of nine units. To retain their classified standing in the master's program, students enrolled in this course must attend the Biology Department colloquium called by the department chair each quarter until their projects are completed and their theses accepted. Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy.
- I. (3 units)
- II. (3 units)
- III. (3 units)
999. Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval of department, completion of course work in the master's program, and in good academic standing. (0 units)