BIOL 100    Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: AH 110, ENGRD 110, or ESLR 320, and ENGWR 50 or ESLW 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a lecture course required for students entering the licensed vocational nursing and occupational therapy assistant programs. It is designed for students having little or no background in the biological sciences. The course is also open to any students wishing to fulfill their Natural Science general education requirement for the AA/AS degree, or AA/AS degree general education requirement, or those intending to pursue studies in the biological sciences who need to strengthen or develop a vocabulary in human anatomy and physiology.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   B.Gillespie          SCC MAIN LIH 205     29178
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   A.Greenwell          SCC MAIN LIH 205     29180
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   N.Vielhauer          SCC MAIN LIH 103     25470
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   N.Vielhauer          SCC MAIN LIH 205     31788
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   A.Thomas             SCC MAIN LIH 205     29734
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   A.Thomas             SCC MAIN LIH 103     29496
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   A.Greenwell          SCC MAIN LIH 103     28292
On-Campus

TTh          04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   M.Garcia-Hernandez   Davis Cntr Davis 102 29092
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

T            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   P.Carpenter          West Sac WSC 182     30158
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

TTh          10:40AM-12:00PM   LEC   A.Greenwell          SCC MAIN LRC 120     28290
Interactive Television Class. Meets T Th, 10:40 am - 12:00 noon in LRC 120, On-Campus. Broadcasts on channel 15.
Mandatory Orientation: August 25, 2009 from 10:40 am - 12:00 noon in LRC 120. Students will be required to complete four exams and the final on-campus. Dates and location will be provided at the orientation.

TTh          10:40AM-12:00PM   LEC   A.Greenwell          West Sac WSC 801     28584
Interactive Television Class. This section is intended for students registering through the West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. Students can participate in the class at the West Sacramento Center, Suite 801, or view the class from home on Charter Cable Channel 19. Mandatory Orientation: August 25, 2009 from 10:40 am - 12:00 noon in LRC 120 on the main SCC campus. Students will be required to complete four exams and the final on-campus. Dates and location will be provided at the orientation.

BIOL 290    Science Skills and Applications    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Current enrollment in a science course.
Hours: 27 hours LAB
Description: This course offers individualized instructional modules designed to acquire or improve reading skills in the various science classes. A partial list of skills may include the following: textbook comprehension, principle of learning and retention, note taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, reading graphics, test taking, and problem solving. Registration is open through the ninth week of the semester. To begin the course any later than that week would not permit completion of course material. This course may be taken four times for credit and is graded Pass/No Pass.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.deGennaro           TBA TBA             31789
Meets in Room 115 in Lillard Hall.
On-Campus

TBA          TBA               LAB   P.deGennaro           TBA TBA             31790
Meets in Room 116 in Lillard Hall.
On-Campus

BIOL 305    Natural History    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: The course is a survey of ecosystems in California with a special emphasis on the relationships between the species and general ecological concepts. Students will explore the environment and diversity of organisms occurring in our geographical area but will be able to apply this knowledge to other areas as well. Attendance on a minimum of one or two field trips is required. The course is designed for the non-science major.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   D.Carney             SCC MAIN LIH 103     26172
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 103     26178
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   E.Verdi              SCC MAIN LIH 103     26182
Lecture sections (above)

M            09:30AM-12:45PM   LAB   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 109     
Class Number for Laboratory above: 26174

M            02:00PM-05:15PM   LAB   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 109     
Class Number for Laboratory above: 28664

T            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   B.Gillespie          SCC MAIN LIH 109     
Class Number for Laboratory above: 26176

M            07:00PM-10:15PM   LAB   L.Crosbie            SCC MAIN LIH 109     
Class Number for Laboratory above: 26184

T            05:30PM-08:35PM   LAB   E.Verdi              SCC MAIN LIH 109     
Class Number for Laboratory above: 26180

Students must enroll in both a lecture and laboratory section. Choose one lecture from the three listed and one lab from the five listed.
On-Campus

BIOL 308    Contemporary 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 is a survey of biological science intended to equip the student to think and act intelligently with respect to contemporary issues in biology. Biological topics are introduced in a framework of natural selection. The course is for those not intending to major in biological sciences, particularly liberal studies majors. Genetics is a significant focus of the course, as are origin of cellular life, cellular physiology, and diversity of organisms. A laboratory illustrating the principles introduced is offered as an optional accompanying course.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   S.Graves             SCC MAIN LIH 103     25466
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   E.Wagner             SCC MAIN LIH 103     28294
On-Campus

BIOL 309    Contemporary Biology Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BIOL 308
General Education: CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an optional laboratory accompaniment to BIOL 308. The sessions will illustrate biological phenomena and their relationship to contemporary concerns and discoveries in biology.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   S.Graves             SCC MAIN LIH 109     28296
W            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   E.Wagner             SCC MAIN LIH 109     25468
W            05:45PM-08:50PM   LAB   E.Wagner             SCC MAIN LIH 109     29008
On-Campus

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; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will explore the biology, epidemiology, and pathology of selected pathogenic prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminthes threatening public health worldwide. The course will also explore how human behavior and human activities have catalyzed the emergence of new infectious diseases and re-emergence of ancient plagues.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   G.Holland            SCC MAIN MOH 1       29182
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 103     28666
On-Campus

TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   K.Carberry-Goh       Davis Cntr Davis 102 29024
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   K.Carberry-Goh       West Sac WSC 183     31792
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BIOL 350    Environmental 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 is a discussion of basic ecological processes as a basis for understanding environmental problems and formulating strategies for their solution. Basic biological and ecological principles are discussed in relation to environmental disruptions. Human interactions with the environment and their meaning for animals and plants are examined. One field trip is required for this course.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MW           01:30PM-04:40PM   LEC   D.Wyatt              West Sac WSC 200     30192
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 103     29198
MW           09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   S.Graves             SCC MAIN LIH 103     26186
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 103     26188
MW           07:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   E.Verdi              SCC MAIN LIH 205     26190
On-Campus

MW           07:10PM-08:30PM   LEC   D.Carney             Davis Cntr Davis 103 27372
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

BIOL 362    Field Methods in Ecology    3 Units

Prerequisite: BIOL 305 and BIOL 320 or equivalent college-level courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to methods for sampling and studying of a variety of organisms in the field with a particular emphasis on the vegetation, fish, and wildlife of the area. The goals are to gain experience and develop skills in the following areas: identification of plants and animals, first-hand knowledge of a wide array of organism life histories, quantitative field research techniques and procedures applicable to plants and animals, and recording of data and observations in a field notebook. Required field trips (approximately 10) are to local habitats and focus on seasonally relevant events and processes.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 115     27576
F            01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 115     27576
F            03:15PM-06:35PM   LAB   S.James              SCC MAIN LIH 115     
F            03:15PM-06:35PM   LAB   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 115     

BIOL 402    Cell and Molecular Biology    5 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better, or CHEM 305 and Intermediate Algebra 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 is the first semester of a three-semester sequence in general biology designed for biology majors. It is an introduction to many aspects of living cells, with an emphasis on the molecular level of organization. Topics include an introduction to biological molecules, enzymes, cell structure, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics and an introduction to statistical analysis. The course also covers molecular genetics, structure and function of viruses, DNA technology and genetic engineering techniques.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   K.Naganuma           SCC MAIN LIH 112     26160
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   K.Naganuma           SCC MAIN LIH 112     
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   L.Serafini           SCC MAIN LIH 112     26164
TTh          09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   L.Serafini           SCC MAIN LIH 112     
On-Campus

MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Serafini           SCC MAIN LIH 205     30466
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   L.Serafini           SCC MAIN LIH 112     
On-Campus

TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Naganuma           SCC MAIN LIH 112     30470
TTh          02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   K.Naganuma           SCC MAIN LIH 112     
On-Campus

MW           05:45PM-07:05PM   LEC   A.Greenwell          SCC MAIN LIH 112     26168
MW           07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   A.Greenwell          SCC MAIN LIH 112     
On-Campus

BIOL 412    Plant Biology    5 Units

Prerequisite: BIOL 402 or equivalent course 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 part of a three-semester general biology sequence designed for biology majors. It builds upon and applies concepts developed in Cell and Molecular Biology to the study of plants and general ecology. Topics covered include the diversity, taxonomy, and evolutionary trends observed among the cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, and plants, with special emphasis on higher plants; the comparative anatomy and physiology of higher plants; and general ecology, including population, community, and ecosystem dynamics. Two field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   R.Roffey             SCC MAIN T11 1       31794
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   R.Roffey             SCC MAIN T11 1       
On-Campus

TTh          02:00PM-03:20PM   LEC   R.Roffey             SCC MAIN T11 1       31796
TTh          03:30PM-06:35PM   LAB   R.Roffey             SCC MAIN T11 1       
On-Campus

BIOL 422    Animal Biology    5 Units

Prerequisite: BIOL 402 or an equivalent college-level Cell and Molecular Biology course 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 is part of a three-semester sequence in general biology designed for biology majors. It applies concepts developed in Biology 402 to the study of animals and evolution. Topics covered include animal diversity and classification, comparative anatomy and physiology, animal embryology and development. Additional topics include an introduction to the population genetics, macro- and microevolution, and speciation. Emphasis will be placed on the evolutionary relationships among animals, their adaptations to different environments, and the evolutionary origin of novel characteristics throughout the Animal Kingdom.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   A.Ackerman           SCC MAIN T11 1       25450
TTh          10:30AM-01:35PM   LAB   A.Ackerman           SCC MAIN T11 1       
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   A.Ackerman           SCC MAIN T11 1       25454
MW           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   A.Ackerman           SCC MAIN T11 1       
On-Campus

BIOL 430    Anatomy and Physiology    5 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: AH 110 and CHEM 306 with grades 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 normal structure and function in humans. The course emphasizes an understanding of physiological principles as related to body structure. The course includes study of the basic principles of physiology and anatomy, general histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. BIOL 431 follows BIOL 430 and is necessary for completion of the study of human anatomy and physiology.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   P.deGennaro          SCC MAIN LIH 114     27092
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   P.deGennaro          SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   P.deGennaro          SCC MAIN LIH 114     28298
TTh          09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   P.deGennaro          SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Arya               SCC MAIN LIH 114     30506
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   P.Arya               SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Arya               SCC MAIN LIH 114     30510
TTh          02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   P.Arya               SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

MW           05:45PM-07:05PM   LEC   D.Johnson            SCC MAIN LIH 114     30514
MW           07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   D.Johnson            SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

TTh          05:45PM-07:05PM   LEC   D.Johnson            SCC MAIN LIH 114     30518
TTh          07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   D.Johnson            SCC MAIN LIH 114     
On-Campus

BIOL 431    Anatomy and Physiology    5 Units

Prerequisite: BIOL 430 or the equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: AH 110 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: BIOL 431 is the continued study of normal structure and function in humans. Included in the course is the study of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Special topics included in the course are pH, fluids, and electrolytes.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   J.Sarte              SCC MAIN LIH 113     26192
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   J.Sarte              SCC MAIN LIH 113     
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   J.Sarte              SCC MAIN LIH 113     30556
TTh          09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   J.Sarte              SCC MAIN LIH 113     
On-Campus

MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   T.Kjos               SCC MAIN LIH 113     30560
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   T.Kjos               SCC MAIN LIH 113     
On-Campus

TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   T.Kjos               SCC MAIN LIH 113     30564
TTh          02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   T.Kjos               SCC MAIN LIH 113     
On-Campus

MW           05:45PM-07:05PM   LEC   L.Zimmerman          SCC MAIN LIH 113     26196
MW           07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   L.Zimmerman          SCC MAIN LIH 113     
On-Campus

BIOL 440    General Microbiology    4 Units

Prerequisite: CHEM 400 or CHEM 305 or equivalent 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: The course includes the study of selected evolutionary, ecological, morphological, physiological, and biochemical aspects of representative micro-organisms. The laboratory includes aseptic technique, metabolism, genetics, and taxonomy. This course is intended for students in allied health majors.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Carberry-Goh       SCC MAIN LIH 205     
MW           08:00AM-10:05AM   LAB   J.Pittenger          SCC MAIN LIH 110     25460
MW           12:45PM-02:50PM   LAB   G.Holland            SCC MAIN LIH 110     27452
Group 1 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
On-Campus

TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Carberry-Goh       SCC MAIN LIH 205     
TTh          08:00AM-10:05AM   LAB   K.Carberry-Goh       SCC MAIN LIH 110     26154
TTh          12:45PM-02:50PM   LAB   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 110     26156
Group 2 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
On-Campus

TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   G.Holland            SCC MAIN LIH 205     
TTh          03:05PM-05:10PM   LAB   G.Holland            SCC MAIN LIH 110     25464
TTh          07:15PM-09:20PM   LAB   G.Holland            SCC MAIN LIH 110     26158
Group 3 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 205     
MW           03:05PM-05:10PM   LAB   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 110     28304
MW           07:15PM-09:20PM   LAB   V.Meyer              SCC MAIN LIH 110     28306
Group 4 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
On-Campus

BIOL 495    Independent Studies in Biology    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Student must obtain approval from an instructor to conduct an independent study with that instructor or instructors.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is for students who wish to develop an in-depth understanding in fundamental topics of biology and to learn to work in a collaborative atmosphere with instructors and other students. Instructor approval is required to enroll in this course.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   A.Thomas              TBA TBA             33122
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Carberry-Goh        TBA TBA             33263
On-Campus