Upper Division Courses 400 - 499
400. Molecular Biology
A basic course in molecular biology with emphasis on informational macromolecules and how they direct molecular processes in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better and CHEM 223 or 323. (5 units; Fall, Winter)
413. Biology of Stem Cells
Examination of fundamental concepts and themes in stem cell-based regenerative medicine: pluripotency and reprogramming, cell types, organ systems, stem cells and therapeutics an ethics. Experimental approaches and emerging areas in stem cell research addressed in seminars from visiting scholars/scientists and with readings from the primary literature. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 units; Irregular)
420. Medical Microbiology
An overview of topics and lab techniques in medial microbiology, emphasizing the biology of medically relevant bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. The course will focus on the host-pathogen interaction, including the actions of the pathogenic microorganism and the immune response, as well as the overall host microbiome as an ecosystem perturbed by infection. Four hours of lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of “C” or better, and BIOL 320 or consent of instructor. (6 units; Irregular)
423. Genetics
Principles of classical and modern genetics including an introduction to population genetics. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly BIOL 421 and 422. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better. (5 units; Winter, Spring)
424. Comparative Animal Physiology
A comparative analysis of the physiological mechanisms and processes of animals with emphasis on trends of evolutionary specialization. Four hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better. (6 units; Spring)
427. Functional MIcrobial Genomics
Training in microbiology and molecular biology laboratory skills, biotechnology research, and the broader concepts of genomics and genome database/bioinformatics/cyber infrastructure applications. Mastering the process of science, experimental design, critical thinking, and real-life research problem solving will be stressed. Materials fee required. Prerequisties: BIOL 300 with grade "C" or better and BIOL 400. (4 units; Spring)
431. Comparative Plant Physiology
Analysis of physiological activity at the various levels of cells, tissues, organs and organisms. Four hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better, and CHEM 223 or 323. (6 units; Winter)
440. Principles of Development
Comparative analysis of patterns and processes of development of organisms, with emphasis on the role of genetic and biochemical mechanisms. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better, and CHEM 223 or 323. (5 units; Irregular)
450. Ecology
Analysis of the interrelationships of organisms and their physical and biotic environment with a consideration of the role of the environment in natural selection. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory/ field studies. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better; and MATH 120, 192 or 211; or consent of instructor. (5 units; Fall, Spring)
455. Marine Biology and Ecology
Examination of various marine ecosystems with an analysis of the interactions between organisms and their physical and biotic environments. Laboratory emphasizes southern Californian coastal communities. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory/field studies. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. (5 units; Irregular)
490. Special Topics
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better and consent of instructor. (Irregular)
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491. Special Laboratory Topics
Group laboratory study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better and 15 units of upper-division biology course work. (Irregular)
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