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Updated: December 3, 2008
BIOL 100 Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This introductory course provides an overview of the basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems. It is designed as a non-transferable course for the Health Information Technology Program, and may be useful for other health-related technologies and for strengthening or developing a vocabulary in human anatomy and physiology.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LEC J.Bills CRC MAIN Online 26694
The above class 26694 is an Online class. Web address: www.crc.losrios.edu/de
This course will be accepted for CRC degrees and certificates requiring Biology 100.
This is a 3-unit class; 54 hours lecture.
This is an online class that uses the Desire 2 Learn learning management system. If you are not familiar with D2L, you should consider taking HCD 320 Skills for Online Student Success. It is a 6-week course offered at CRC which can be taken concurrently with Biology 100. Browser and security settings and other resources for Desire 2 Learn users can be found at Web address: http://d2lresources.losrios.edu
All students must have an active Imail account, Internet access, and access to a PC or Macintosh computer with the following minimum platform requirements: Windows 98 or higher; MacOS X; and 64 MB RAM, 1G of free disk space. There is a Student Computer Lab (LRC 204) offering computer access for all enrolled students, but space and times are limited.
BIOL 102 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This introductory course provides an overview of the basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems. It is designed as a non-transferable course and meets the minimum requirements for Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Dietetic Technician, Licensed Vocational Nursing, and other health-related technologies. It is also useful for strengthening or developing a vocabulary in human anatomy and physiology.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Bills CRC MAIN L 313
F 08:00AM-11:05AM LAB J.Bills CRC MAIN SP 119 26372
F 12:00PM-03:05PM LAB J.Bills CRC MAIN SP 119 27374
Two labs are associated with the MW Day Lecture. Choose one lab and the lab code will also enroll you in the lecture.
TTh 07:15PM-08:30PM LEC A.Genelsa CRC MAIN L 313 26374
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LAB A.Genelsa CRC MAIN SP 107
BIOL 307 Biology of Organisms 4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a general biology course focusing on a survey of the plant and animal kingdoms. The course covers the general principles of biology including: methods of science, cell organization, genetics, evolution, ecology, biodiversity, and anatomy. These principles are explored in more depth through the examination of additional topics which may include: disease and epidemiology, physiological ecology, animal behavior, biotechnology, population growth and regulation, ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology. Evolution and biodiversity are continuing themes running throughout the course and are included in each major topic. The course is designed for non-science majors and is especially useful for liberal studies, elementary education, environmental studies, recreation, and similar majors.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC C.Deneke CRC MAIN LRC 104
M 12:00PM-03:15PM LAB C.Deneke CRC MAIN SP 107 30313
W 12:00PM-03:05PM LAB C.Deneke CRC MAIN SP 107 30322
Two labs are associated with the MW/Day Lecture. Choose one lab and the lab code will also enroll you in the lecture.
BIOL 310 General Biology 4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a survey of biological science with an emphasis on human biology. Topics covered include scientific inquiry, cell structure, transmission and molecular genetics, major organ systems, evolution, and ecology. Major biological principles are explored in each topic, but an emphasis is placed on human issues. The laboratory activities are designed to further investigate and illuminate each topic area. This course is intended for non-science majors.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Bills CRC MAIN T 115
T 12:15PM-03:20PM LAB J.Bills CRC MAIN SP 107 26332
Th 12:15PM-03:20PM LAB J.Bills CRC MAIN SP 107 26334
Two labs are associated with the TTh/Day lecture. Choose one lab and the lab code will also enroll you in the lecture.
M 05:30PM-08:45PM LEC M.Smith CRC MAIN SP 107 27376
W 05:30PM-08:35PM LAB M.Smith CRC MAIN SP 107
BIOL 342 The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will cover general biological concepts and the epidemiology and pathology of selected pathogens such as prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminthes threatening public health on a global scale. The course explores the influence of human behavior and activities on the emergence of new infectious agents and the re-emergence of ancient plagues.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Oliver CRC MAIN LRC 201 27380
BIOL 350 Environmental Biology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an overview of ecosystems and natural resources. Major topics covered include ecological principles, ecosystem functioning, conservation biology, resource use and management, pollution and other human-caused environmental impacts. This course provides the background needed to understand major global and regional issues such as acid rain, global warming, hazardous waste disposal, deforestation and endangered species recovery. This course is especially useful for Environmental Science, Ecology, Recreation, and Political Science majors. Field trips which may require a nominal fee, attendance at public meetings and/or a semester project may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC M.Smith CRC MAIN L 112 27382
Class 27382 is an interactive television course. Students not in classroom must phone in at beginning of class hour. Attendance number is (916) 691-7600. Testing is done on campus. For more information about interactive television classes and how to link to the live video stream, please visit www.crc.losrios.edu/de
BIOL 400 Principles of Biology 5 Units
Prerequisite: [Chem 400 OR Chem 305 OR Chem 307] AND Intermediate Algebra (Math 120 or Math 125 or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process)
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces universal biological principles, including biological molecules, enzymes, cell structure and function, biochemistry, Mendelian and molecular genetics, ecology and evolution. BIOL 400 is recommended for science majors and students in pre-professional programs.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC S.Scott CRC MAIN SP 119 25488
MW 01:30PM-04:35PM LAB S.Scott CRC MAIN SP 119
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC J.Clary CRC MAIN SP 119 27188
MW 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB J.Clary CRC MAIN SP 119
BIOL 401 Principles of Biology for Veterinary Technicians 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or 307 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces universal biological principles, including biological molecules, enzymes, cell structure and function, biochemistry, Mendelian and molecular genetics, ecology and evolution. Applications and examples are chosen to reflect the needs of Veterinary Technology students. Science majors and students in pre-professional programs who are planning on transferring should not take this course; they should enroll in Biology 400.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC S.Scott CRC MAIN SP 119 27032
MW 01:30PM-04:35PM LAB S.Scott CRC MAIN SP 119
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC J.Clary CRC MAIN SP 119 27192
MW 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB J.Clary CRC MAIN SP 119
BIOL 410 Principles of Botany 5 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 400 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the biology of plants, fungi, cyanobacteria, and algae. Topics covered include the anatomy and physiology, development, classification, evolution and ecology of botanical organisms. Some labs involve local field trips; a weekend field trip may be required (an alternative assignment will be available).
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 12:30PM-01:50PM LEC M.Kolster CRC MAIN P 48 26936
TTh 02:30PM-05:35PM LAB M.Kolster CRC MAIN SP 119
BIOL 420 Principles of Zoology 5 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 400 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to zoology with particular emphasis on comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrates and invertebrates. The basic principles of evolution, taxonomy, embryology, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology will be covered.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC S.Scott CRC MAIN P 48 26696
TTh 08:45AM-11:50AM LAB S.Scott CRC MAIN SP 119
BIOL 430 Anatomy and Physiology 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 305, 307, or 400 completed with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course in which the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology are presented in an integrated fashion. This course covers anatomical terminology, basic organic chemistry, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Both BIOL 430 and BIOL 431 must be taken to study all of the major body systems.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 07:45AM-09:05AM LEC T.Carmona CRC MAIN SP 114 25544
MW 09:15AM-12:20PM LAB T.Carmona CRC MAIN SP 114
TTh 12:30PM-01:50PM LEC A.Salmi CRC MAIN SP 114 25548
TTh 02:00PM-05:05PM LAB A.Salmi CRC MAIN SP 114
FSa 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC TBA CRC MAIN SP 114 25552
FSa 09:30AM-12:35PM LAB TBA CRC MAIN SP 114
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC TBA CRC MAIN SP 114 27386
TTh 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB TBA CRC MAIN SP 114
BIOL 431 Anatomy and Physiology 5 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 430 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course in which the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology are presented in an integrated fashion. This course covers the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Both BIOL 430 and BIOL 431 must be taken to study all of the major body systems.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 07:45AM-09:05AM LEC T.Carmona CRC MAIN SP 114 25556
TTh 09:15AM-12:20PM LAB T.Carmona CRC MAIN SP 114
MW 12:30PM-01:50PM LEC S.Pollock CRC MAIN SP 114 26536
MW 02:00PM-05:05PM LAB S.Pollock CRC MAIN SP 114
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC TBA CRC MAIN SP 114 25560
MW 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB TBA CRC MAIN SP 114
BIOL 440 General Microbiology 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or 307 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the concepts of microbiology with an emphasis on forms, modes of growth, cell specialization, mutual, commensal and parasitic relationships of bacteria, fungi, molds, protozoans and viruses. Topics will be correlated with medical and health applications to animals and human beings.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Oliver CRC MAIN LRC 105
TTh 08:00AM-10:05AM LAB J.Oliver CRC MAIN SP 120 30314
MW 08:00AM-10:05AM LAB J.Oliver CRC MAIN SP 120 25508
TTh 01:00PM-03:05PM LAB J.Oliver CRC MAIN SP 120 30315
Three labs are associated with the TTh/Day lecture. Choose one lab and the lab code will also enroll you in the lecture.
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC E.Neff CRC MAIN L 313
MW 03:15PM-05:20PM LAB E.Neff CRC MAIN SP 120 25516
MW 07:30PM-09:35PM LAB E.Neff CRC MAIN SP 120 27390
Two labs are associated with the MW/Evening Lecture. Choose one lab and the lab code will also enroll you in the lecture.
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC TBA CRC MAIN SP 120 27156
TTh 07:00PM-09:05PM LAB TBA CRC MAIN SP 120
BIOL 470 Behavioral Biology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an overview of animal and human behavior in an evolutionary and ecological context. The course includes an introduction to patterns of animal and human behavior, cell and physiological processes, the structure and function of nervous systems, the genetics of behavior, the principles of evolution, and behavioral ecology. It is useful for both science and nonscience majors.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC M.Buechner CRC MAIN LRC 201 30316
BIOL 481 Honors Seminar in Biology 1 Unit
Same As: HONOR 383
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: Honors Seminars in Biology are special one-unit intensive courses for academically accomplished students or those with the potential for high academic achievement. In these seminars, students will study advanced topics from the area of biology. Enrollment limited to Honors students (see college catalog). This course is the same as HONOR 383. This course, under either name, may be taken a total of four times for credit on different topics. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.
Schedule: Other Term, Mar 13-May 08
Coastal Field Biology
F 01:00PM-03:50PM LEC A.Salmi CRC MAIN SP 120 27392
TBA TBA LAB A.Salmi Off Campus Field Trip
Eligibility for enrollment in this Honors Program course will be verified at the first class meeting.
Students must be admitted to the Honors Program before they can enroll in the Honors courses. Students interested in applying for admission to the Honors Program will find the application and more information at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/honorsapplication
This is a 1 unit class.
Meetings: Friday, March 13, March 27, April 3 and May 8, 2009; Room P120, 1:00-3:50PM. Field Trip: April 24 - 25, 2009.
Honors 383 Course Description for Coastal Field Biology
The course will study the ecological interrelationships among the plant and animal communities and their physical environment in coastal ecosystems, with an emphasis on the rocky intertidal ecosystem. Field studies are an integral part of the course. Studies will also include reading assignments, discussions, oral presentations and lectures.
Updated: December 3, 2008
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