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
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, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   E.Wada               FLC MAIN FL2 207     22800
T            02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   E.Wada               FLC MAIN FL2 121     
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   E.Wada               El Dorado EDC A206   23692
M            07:00PM-10:15PM   LAB   E.Wada               El Dorado EDC A102   

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
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a survey of biological science with an emphasis on human biology. It is intended for the non-science major as well as environmental technology majors. Units covered include cell biology, metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, and ecology. The laboratory activities are designed to further investigate and illuminate each topic area.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.Wenzel             FLC MAIN FL1 203     22804
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   M.Wenzel             FLC MAIN FL2 121     
WF           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Cooke              El Dorado EDC A213   22808
F            10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   P.Cooke              El Dorado EDC A102   

BIOL 323    Ethnobotany    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This introductory course focuses on the concepts, questions, and methods of ethnobotany, the scientific study of the interactions between plants and humans. Students will use the scientific method to investigate the ecological and biological traits of plants, how these traits have shaped multicultural human use, and how plants have been affected by humans. Topics include plant structure and reproduction, the role of biodiversity in natural and cultivated systems, plant evolution under domestication, sustainable use of resources, ethnobotanical research techniques and ethical issues, and comparison of plant use by various cultures for food, medicine, shelter, basketry, and dyes. Laboratory topics include plant identification, experimental investigation of medicinal and food value of selected plants, traditional preparation of selected plants, preparation of herbarium specimens, and analysis of plant fibers and dyes. Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:45PM-07:05PM   LEC   E.Wada               FLC MAIN FL2 212     24132
Th           07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   E.Wada               FLC MAIN FL2 121     

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. BIOL 350 is especially useful for Environmental Technology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Recreation, Education and Political Science majors. Field trips, attendance at public meetings and/or a semester project may be required. This course is the same as ENVT 304, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            01:00PM-04:00PM   LEC   M.Wenzel             FLC MAIN FL2 209     22592

BIOL 386    Natural History Field Study of Marine Ecosystems    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course will study the ecology and natural history of marine ecosystems covered in the field. Animals, plants, geology, and environmental impacts unique to ocean areas will be studied and their interrelationships investigated. Assignments, field notes and appropriate exams/quizzes will be an integral part of the course. Students will be responsible for providing their own lodging or camping equipment and meals. Campsites will be available. This course is ideal for future teachers, parents, resource management majors and those interested in the biological sciences.

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 08-Oct 15
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Th           06:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   M.Denega             El Dorado EDC C214   31549

BIOL 390    Natural History Field Study    .5-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 102 hours LAB
Description: This course will study the ecology and natural history covered in the field. Animals, plants and geology will be studied and their interrelationships investigated. The course(s) will be offered in the appropriate area (mountains, desert or seashore and ocean). Assignments, field notes and appropriate exams/quizzes will be an integral part of the course. Students will be responsible for providing their own lodging or camping equipment and meals. Campsites will be available. This course is ideal for future teachers, parents, resource management majors and those interested in the biological sciences.

BIOL 400    Principles of Biology    5 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better; CHEM 400 may be taken concurrently.
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 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, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Holzberg           FLC MAIN FL2 207     22812
MW           02:35PM-05:40PM   LAB   S.Holzberg           FLC MAIN FL2 121     
TTh          09:05AM-10:25AM   LEC   S.Holzberg           El Dorado EDC C217   22816
TTh          10:40AM-01:45PM   LAB   S.Holzberg           El Dorado EDC A102   

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
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, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   B.Hall               FLC MAIN FL2 207     22820
TTh          10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   B.Hall               FLC MAIN FL2 121     

BIOL 430    Anatomy and Physiology    5 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 300, 305, or 400, or equivalent (Biology Dept will advise Counseling of equivalencies.) Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
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 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, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   S.Rogers             FLC MAIN FL2 209     22824
MWF          08:45AM-10:50AM   LAB   S.Rogers             FLC MAIN FL2 119     
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Rogers             FLC MAIN FL2 209     23906
MWF          11:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   S.Rogers             FLC MAIN FL2 119     
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Lagala             El Dorado EDC A109   22826
MW           10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   D.Lagala             El Dorado EDC A102   
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Lagala             El Dorado EDC A101   24138
TTh          02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   D.Lagala             El Dorado EDC A102   

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
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, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Krieg              FLC MAIN FL2 209     22828
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   P.Krieg              FLC MAIN FL2 119     
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Patterson          FLC MAIN FL2 209     22832
MW           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Patterson          FLC MAIN FL2 119     
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   M.Badea-Mic          El Dorado EDC A213   23914
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   M.Badea-Mic          El Dorado EDC A102   

BIOL 440    General Microbiology    4 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent high school chemistry.
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, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   L.Abraham            FLC MAIN FL2 209     22836
TTh          08:45AM-10:50AM   LAB   L.Abraham            FLC MAIN FL2 119     
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   L.Abraham            FLC MAIN FL2 209     23702
TTh          11:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   L.Abraham            FLC MAIN FL2 119     
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   C.Yeager             FLC MAIN FL2 209     23918
TTh          03:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   C.Yeager             FLC MAIN FL2 119     
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   K.Harris             FLC MAIN FL2 209     22840
TTh          07:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   K.Harris             FLC MAIN FL2 119     
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Jazbi              El Dorado EDC A211   22842
TTh          10:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   P.Jazbi              El Dorado EDC A104   
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   S.Jahangiri          El Dorado EDC A101   24312
TTh          07:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   S.Jahangiri          El Dorado EDC A102