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Faculty. See under Department of Land, Air and Water Resources.
Atmospheric science is the study of the layer of air that surrounds the planet. It includes all weather phenomena, such as frontal systems and clouds, as well as severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Concerns regarding the effects of human activity on the quality of the air we breathe, and on possible global warming are also central to this field of study.
The Program. Modern meteorology is a quantitative science that is becoming increasingly computer oriented. In addition to the study of daily weather events, the program deals with fundamental physical processes that involve the general circulation of the atmosphere; mass and energy transfers at the planetary surface and within the atmosphere; solar and terrestrial radiation; atmospheric interaction with the biosphere; climate variations; air pollution meteorology; and developments in modern meteorological instrumentation. As well as providing a broad background in meteorology, the major includes an informal minor area to be chosen from mathematics, computer science, environmental studies, resource management or a physical or biological science.
Internships and Career Alternatives. Atmospheric science students have participated in internships with the California Air Resources Board, various county Air Pollution Control Districts, and the National Weather Service. Numerous career opportunities exist in the federal and state governments, research and development in the private sector, and education. Examples of career areas are weather forecasting, agricultural meteorology, air-pollution forecasting and control, weather modification, hurricane and severe weather forecasting and research, weather satellite meteorology, environmental consulting, and weather research. About half of our graduates continue their education by seeking the M.S. or Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science.
(For convenience in program planning the usual courses taken to satisfy the requirements are shown in parentheses. Equal or more comprehensive courses are acceptable.)
English Composition Requirement . . . 0-8 units
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 62 units
Breadth/General Education . . . 28 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 32 units
Restricted Electives . . . 21 units
Unrestricted Electives . . . 29-37 units
Total Units for the Degree . . . 180
Major Adviser. S. Soong (Land, Air and Water Resources).
Advising Center for the major, as well as for graduate studies, is located in 148 Hoagland Hall in the Land, Air and Water Resources Teaching Center (916-752- 1669).
Minor Program. The minor in Atmospheric Science provides a broad treatment of weather and climate, with the option to focus on such topics as climate change, meterological instrumentation, and satellite remote sensing. Students undertaking the minor should have completed minimum preparatory coursework in calculus and physics (Mathematics 16A-16B, Physics 5A or 7A). Some upper division courses in Atmospheric Science have as prerequisites the Mathematics 21 and 22 series and the Physics 9 series.
Atmospheric Science . . . 20-24 units
Minor Adviser. S-T. Soong.
Graduate Study. You can specialize in particular areas of atmospheric science through graduate study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For details see under the Graduate Group in Atmospheric Science. See also the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
Related Courses. See Environmental Studies 150A; Physics 104A, 104B; Environmental and Resource Sciences 103, 131.
*Course not offered this academic year.
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum = Arts and Humanities; SciEng = Science and Engineering; SocSci = Social Sciences; Div = Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt = Writing Experience. Select this link to information on the General Education requirement.
Questions pertaining to the following courses should be directed to the instructor or to the Land, Air and Water Resources Teaching Center, 148 Hoagland Hall (916-752-1669).
5. Global Climate (3) II. Shelton
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Introduction to the climate system and global climate patterns. Emphasis on principles, concepts, and fundamental processes underlying seasonal and regional climate differences. Examination of natural and human factors contributing to climate change. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
10. Severe and Unusual Weather (3) III. Carroll
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Introduction to physical principles of severe and unusual weather: flood, blizzards, thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Emphasis on scientific perspective and human context. (Former course 100.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
30. Issues in Atmospheric Science (2) II. Paw U
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: high school physics. Introduction to selected topics in atmospheric science, such as: meteorological aspects of air pollution, use of computer models in weather forecasting, theories of global climate change, impact of satellites on meteorology, and modern meteorological instrumentation. (P/NP grading only.)
60. Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics (4) I. Shelton
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16A and Physics 5A. Composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere. Radiation and the heat budget of the earth and its atmosphere. Cloud formation and precipitation processes. The atmosphere in motion, thunderstorms and other severe weather phenomena.
92. Atmospheric Science Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in atmospheric science. Internship supervised by a member of the faculty. (P/NP grading only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(P/NP grading only.)
110. Weather Observation and Analysis (4) II. Soong
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 60. Acquisition, distribution and analysis of meteorological data. Vertical sounding analysis, stability indices, probability of local severe weather, weather map analysis. Use of National Weather Service analyses and forecast products. Laboratory makes use of computer-generated analyses.
111. Weather Analysis and Prediction (5) I. Grotjahn
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 110, 121B, knowledge of FORTRAN (Engineering 5). Introduction to the tools used for analyzing and predicting mid-latitude weather systems. Quasi-geostrophic theory related to weather prediction and weather forecast model design and verification. Laboratory develops computer methods to illustrate topics in lecture.
*115. Hydroclimatology (3) II. Shelton
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 60. Examination of climate as the forcing function for the hydrologic system. Emphasis on seasonal variations in the relationships between precipitation and evapotranspiration for meso-scale areas. Watershed modeling of floods and drought for evaluating the effects of climatic fluctuations.
116. Climate Change (3) II. Shelton
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 60. Climate trends and patterns spanning the recent past and the future. Emphasis on natural processes that produce climate variations and human influence on these processes. Evidence of climate change and the role of global climate models in understanding climate variability.
120. Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Cloud Physics (3) I. Soong
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 21C; Physics 9A; course 60 (may be taken concurrently). Atmospheric composition and structure, thermodynamics of atmospheric gases, thermal properties of dry and moist air, atmospheric stability; cloud nucleation, cloud growth by condensation and collision, cloud models.
121A. Atmospheric Dynamics (3) II. Nathan
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 120, Mathematics 21D, Physics 9B. The atmosphere in motion: equations of motion for rotating atmospheres; pressure and density fields and their relations to atmospheric circulations; wave motion in the atmosphere; vorticity. The physical basis of modern numerical methods in meteorology.
121B. Atmospheric Dynamics (3) III. Nathan
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121A. The dynamics of fluid motion in geophysical and laboratory systems: Rossby waves; Helmholtz waves; the effect of turbulence; boundary layers; the Ekman layer. The dynamics of convective motion: the Rayleigh problem; penetrative convection; convective plumes; cumulus models.
124. Meteorological Instruments and Observations (3) I. Paw U
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 60; Physics 5C. Modern meteorological instruments and their use in meteorological observations and measurements. Both standard and micrometeorological instruments are included.
128. Radiation and Satellite Meteorology (4) II. Carroll
Lecture/discussion--3 hours; discussion/laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 60, Physics 9B, Mathematics 22B, 21D. Concepts of atmospheric radiation and the use of satellites in remote sensing. Emphasis on the modification of solar and infrared radiation by the atmosphere. Estimation from satellite data of atmospheric variables such as temperatures and cloudiness.
133. Biometeorology (4) II. Paw U
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: two courses in a biological discipline; Mathematics 16B and consent of instructor. Atmospheric and biological interactions. Physical and biological basis for water vapor, carbon dioxide and energy exchanges with the atmosphere associated with plants and animals, including humans. Microclimate of plant canopies and microclimatic modification such as frost protection and windbreaks.
149. Introduction to Air Pollution (3) I. Carroll, Chang, Raabe (Civil Engineering)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 22B, 21D; Chemistry 2B; course 121A or Engineering 103A. Examination of physical and technical aspects of air pollution. Emphasis on geophysical processes and air pollution meteorology as well as physical and chemical properties of pollutants. (Same course as Civil Engineering 149.)
150. Computer Methods in Meteorology (4) II. Grotjahn
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: Engineering 5, Mathematics 22B, and a course in fluid dynamics (course 121A, Physics 104A or Engineering 103A), or consent of instructor. Numerical techniques and their applications to meteorological problems. Finite differencing and spectral (Fourier transform) methods. Advection equation, simple forecast models, eigenvalue matrices, time series. Students will write and run FORTRAN programs to illustrate these topics.
158. Boundary-Layer Meteorology (4) III. Shaw
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 121A. Growth, development and structure of the atmospheric layer directly influenced by the underlying surface and extending to a maximum of about two kilometers under convective conditions. Turbulent diffusion in the boundary layer. The microclimate at and near the ground surface.
192. Atmospheric Science Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in atmospheric science. Internship supervised by a member of the faculty. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: three upper division units in Atmospheric Science. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: three upper division units in Atmospheric Science and at least an overall B average. (P/NP grading only.)
*200. Atmospheric Processes (3) I. Grotjahn
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 22B-22C; Physics 9B. Advanced phenomenological and physical study of atmospheric structure and processes including radiation, statics, thermal structure and weather phenomena. Accelerated presentation of the major topics covered in courses 60, 110A-110B, 120, and 128. Credit not allowed to students having completed any two of these courses.
221. Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics (3) II. Nathan
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121B. Conditions for instability in stratified atmospheres; baroclinc instability; forced topographic Rossby Waves; wave-mean flow interaction theory; tropical dynamics; stratospheric dynamics.
*223. Advanced Boundary-Layer Meteorology (3) III. Shaw
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 230. Characteristics of the atmospheric boundary layer under convective and nocturnal conditions. Heat budget at the surface and boundary layer forcing. Similarity theory and scaling of the boundary layer. Measurement and simulation techniques. Offered in alternate years.
230. Atmospheric Turbulence (3) III. Shaw
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite. course 121B or 158. Dynamics and energetics of turbulence in the atmosphere including vorticity dynamics. Statistical description of turbulence; Eulerian and Lagrangian scales, spectral analysis, conditional sampling techniques. Turbulent diffusion; the closure problem, gradient-diffusion and second-order methods. Offered in alternate years.
231. Advanced Air Pollution Meteorology (3) III. Carroll
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 149, and one course in fluid dynamics. Processes determining transport and diffusion of primary and secondary pollutants. Models of turbulence, of the atmospheric boundary layer and of mesoscale wind fields, as applicable to pollutant dispersion problems are examined. Offered in alternate years.
*233. Advanced Biometeorology (3) II. Paw U
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 133 or consent of instructor. Current topics in biometeorology. Physical and biological basis for water vapor, other gases, and energy exchange with the atmosphere. Topics include modeling and measuring turbulent transport from plant canopies, surface temperatures and energy budgets, bio-aerosol physics and aerobiology. Offered in alternate years.
*240. General Circulation of the Atmosphere (3) II. Grotjahn
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121B. Large-scale, observed atmospheric circulations. Energy and momentum balances derived and compared with observations. Theoretical framework developed to synthesize observed features. Offered in alternate years.
*241. Climate Dynamics (3) I. Weare
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121B. Dynamics of large-scale climatic variations over time periods from weeks to centuries. Description of the appropriate methods of analysis of atmospheric and oceanic observation. Conservation of mass, energy and momentum. Introduction to the range of climate simulations.
250. Meso-Scale Meteorology (3) I. Soong
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, course 150, a course in partial differential equations; or consent of instructor. The study of weather phenomena with horizontal spatial dimensions between 2.5 and 2500 kilometers. Methods of observational study and numerical modeling of the structure and temporal behavior of these weather systems. Offered in alternate years.
*255. Numerical Modeling of the Atmosphere (4) III. Soong
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 121B and Engineering 5; course 150 recommended. Principles of numerical modeling of the dynamic, thermodynamic and physical processes of the atmosphere. Hands-on experiments on model develpment using the shallow water equations and the primitive equations. Operational forecast models. Off ered in alternate years.
270A-G. Topics in Atmospheric Science (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1-3 hours. Applications and concepts in (A) Meteorological Statistics; (B) Computer Modeling of the Atmosphere; (C) Design of Experiments and Field Studies in Meteorology; (D) Solar and Infrared Radiation in the Atmosphere; (E) Aerosol and Cloud Physics; (F) Atmospheric Chemistry; (G) Ge neral Meteorology.
290. Seminar (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Atmospheric Science or related field. Current developments in selected areas of atmospheric research. Topics will vary according to student and faculty interests. (S/U grading only.)
291A-E. Research Conference in Atmospheric Science (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff
Lecture/discussion--1-3 hours. Review and discussion of current literature in: (A) Air Quality Meteorology; (B) Biometeorology; (C) Boundary Layer Meteorology; (D) Climate Dynamics; (E) General Meteorology; May be repeated up to a total of 6 units per segment. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
Faculty. Includes eighteen faculty members from the Departments of Land, Air and Water Resources, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Physics, the Institute of Toxicology and Environmental Health, and the Division of Environmental Studies.
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Atmospheric Science offers both the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. The student can place major emphasis on graduate work in one or more of the following fields: air quality meteorology, biometeorology, micrometeorology, numerical weather prediction, remote sensing, climate dynamics, large scale dynamics, and mesoscale meteorology. The diverse and extensive backgrounds of the faculty allow opportunities for interdisciplinary training and research.
Preparation. The Group encourages applications from all interested students with backgrounds in the physical or natural sciences. Basic qualifications for students entering the Atmospheric Science graduate program include mathematics to the level of vector calculus and differential equations, and one year of college-level physics. Considerable flexibility may be allowed for students with high academic potential, but it is expected that deficiencies in preparatory material and in key undergraduate atmospheric science courses be completed within the first year of graduate study.
Graduate Adviser. K.T. Paw U (Land, Air and Water Resources, 752-1510).
Graduate Admissions Officer. T.R. Nathan (Land, Air and Water Resources, 752-1609).
Avian sciences is the study of birds and the ways in which they relate to and are useful to humans. The major combines the study of avian wildlife and their environments, production and marketing of domestic birds and eggs, caged exotic bird management, and basic and applied laboratory research on birds with a broad introduction to biological science.
The Program. The flexibility of the program and the close personal interaction between students, faculty, and specialists in the field give students a large role in selecting and designing their own course work. Students may specialize in a bachelor's program that qualifies them for a particular career or they may choose a program to meet other broader intellectual and cultural interests.
Internships and Career Alternatives. Independent study, undergraduate research, and internships are emphasized in the avian sciences program. Birds for laboratory or special study are housed within the main building as well as at the research farm and the experimental aviary. An avian sciences major has a variety of career options: health-oriented research, teaching biology, gamebird production, domestic and foreign agricultural extension and advisory services, governmental agencies, or the domestic or exotic bird industries. A recent survey has shown that the majority of avian sciences graduates enter graduate school or are employed by the domestic bird industry. The remainder of the graduates were evenly distributed in the categories of professional schools, avian biology agencies, educational fields, and individual jobs indirectly associated with birds.
(For convenience in program planning, the usual courses taken to satisfy the requirements are shown in parentheses where possible. Equal or more comprehensive courses are acceptable.)
English Composition Requirement . . . 0-8 units
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 50-54 units
Breadth Subject Matter . . . 24 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 55 units
Restricted Electives . . . 31 units
Unrestricted Electives . . . 13-19 units
Total Units for the Degree . . . 180
Major Adviser. A.J. King.
Advising Center for the major is located in 1202D Meyer Hall (916-752-1301).
Avian Sciences . . . 18 units
Graduate Study. Further training is available through graduate or professional programs in animal physiology, genetics, nutrition, or veterinary medicine. The M.S. degree is offered in Avian Sciences. For details see under the Graduate Group in Avian Sciences. See also the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
Related Courses. See Agricultural Economics 130; Animal Science 143; Food Science and Technology 120, 120L, 121; International Agricultural Development 102; Molecular and Cellular Biology 150, 150L; Nutrition 123.
*Course not offered this academic year.
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum = Arts and Humanities; SciEng = Science and Engineering; SocSci = Social Sciences; Div = Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt = Writing Experience. Select this link to information on the General Education requirement.
11. Introduction to Poultry Science (3) II. Bradley
Lecture--3 hours; one field trip required. The mosaic of events that have tied poultry science to other scientific disciplines and poultry to humans. Poultry science techniques and production methods from the time of domestication to the present. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
13. Birds, Humans and the Environment (3) III. Wilson, Brice
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour; half-day field trip. Interrelationships of the worlds of birds and humans. Lectures, discussions, field trips and projects focus on ecology, avian evolution, physiology, reproduction, flight, behavior, folklore, identification, ecotoxicology and conservation. Current environmental issues are emphasized. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
14L. Management of Captive Birds (2) II. Morzenti
Fieldwork--3 hours; lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. One weekly discussion and field trip to study practical captive management (housing , feeding, equipment, marketing, diseases). Visit facilities rearing birds such as commercial parrots, hobbyist, exotics, ostrich, raptors, waterfowl, game birds, poultry and pigeons.
15L. Captive Raptor Management (2) I, II, III. Morzenti
Laboratory--3 hours; independent study--3 hours; one field trip. Hands-on experience handling birds of prey. Students are taught all of the skills required to handle and care for raptors, including their husbandry, biology, habitat requirements, cage design, veterinary care, rehabilitation methods, research potential and long-term care requirement s.
16LA-16LB-16LC. Raptor Migration and Population Fluctuations (2-2-2) I-II-III. Morzenti
Fieldwork--3 hours; discussion--1 hour; one Saturday field trip. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Identify raptors; study effects of weather, crops, agricultural practices on fluctuations in raptor species and numbers. Familiarize with literature; design a project; survey study sites; collect, computerize, analyze data; compare with previous years. Species, observations, emphasis are different each quarter.
92. Internship in the Avian Sciences (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: sophomore standing preferred; consent of instructor. Internship on and off campus in poultry, gamebirds or exotic bird production, management and research; or in a business, industry, or agency concerned with these entities. Compliance with Internship Approval Request form essential. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Problems in avian biology; nutrition, breeding, and physiology of poultry/wild birds and their products. (P/NP grading only.)
100. Avian Biology (3) I. Weathers
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Survey of avian natural history and study of the diversity, functional morphology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds.
102. Fertility and Hatchability (4) I. Delany
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100, Biological Sciences 101, Zoology 100. Normal avian embryonic development. Reproductive failures resulting from disease, nutritional or genetic causes. Use of avian embryos in biomedical research.
115. Raptor Biology (3) I. Morzenti
Lecture--3 hours; two Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or the equivalent. Study of birds of prey: classification, distribution, habits and habitats, migration, unique anatomical and physiological adaptations, natural and captive breeding, health and diseases, environmental concerns, conservation, legal considerations, rehabilitation, and falconry.
121. Avian Reproduction (2) II. Millam
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Breeding cycles and reproductive strategies, egg and sperm formation, incubation, sexual development, imprinting, hormonal control of reproductive behavior and song. Species coverage includes wild and companion birds. Course has a physiological orientation. Offered in alternate years.
*123. Management of Companion Birds (3) II. Millam
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Captive propagation of birds, including reproduction, genetic management, health, feeding, artificial incubation, artificial insemination, and related legal aspects, including trade and smuggling. Emphasis on parrot species and the role of captive propagation in conservation. Offered in alternate years.
149. Egg Production Management (2) III. Ernst
Lecture--2 hours; one Saturday field trip required. Prerequisite: course 11 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Management of commercial table egg flocks as related to environment, nutrition, disease control, economics, housing, equipment, egg processing and raising replacement pullets. Offered in alternate years.
150. Nutrition of Birds (1) III. Klasing
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: Nutrition 110 (may be taken concurrently). Principles of nutrition specific to avian species, including feedstuffs, feed additives, nutrient metabolism, energy systems, and nutritional support of egg production and growth. Use of computers for feed formulation to support production. Offered in alternate years.
*150L. Nutrition of Birds Laboratory (2) III. King
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 150. Feeding trials to show nutrient requirements. Metabolizable energy study and proximate analysis of feed. Determination of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and other nutrients or substances in feed with emphasis on use of laboratory equipment.
160. Designing and Performing Experiments in Avian Sciences (2) I, II, III. The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 111 or Evolution and Ecology 137 or consent of instructor. Experiments in current problems in avian biology. Introduction to experimental design. Student choose a project, design a protocol, perform an experiment and report their findings. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
170. Advanced Avian Biology (4) II. Weathers
Lecture/discussion--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Agricultural Systems and Environment 21 and Statistics 13 or the equivalent courses; course 100 or Evolution and Ecology 137-137L or Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 111-111L. Students use information technology, microcomputers and allometric analysis to conduct their own research into topics such as the evolution of clutch size, parental effort, locomotion, foraging, growth and development, and energetics. Analytical synthesis and critical thought emphasized. Offered in alternate years.
190. Seminar in Avian Sciences (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Avian Sciences and consent of instructor. May be repeated three times for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship in Avian Sciences (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of a minimum of 84 units; consent of instructor. Internship on and off campus in poultry, gamebirds or exotic bird production, management and research; or in a business, industry, or agency concerned with these entities. Compliance with Internship Approval Request form essential. (P/NP grading only. )
195. Topics in Current Research (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Lecture/discussion--variable. Hours will depend on instructor with the number of units being commensurate with time in class. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Discussion of topics of current interest in avian sciences. May be repeated three times for credit.
197T. Tutoring in Avian Sciences (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Hours and duties vary depending upon course being tutored. Prerequisite: Avian Sciences or related major; advanced standing; consent of instructor. Tutoring of students in lower division avian sciences courses; weekly conference with instructors in charge of course; written critiques of teaching procedures. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
220. Cellular Proliferation and Oncogenes (4) I. Radke, Oberbauer
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103, 104; Genetics Graduate Group 201C or Molecular and Cellular Biology 221D or Microbiology 200C recommended. Regulation of growth and division of animal cells. The cell cycle, oncogenes, retroviruses and growth factors will be discussed in the context of normal and cancerous growth. Critical reading and writing are emphasized.
290. Seminar (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Reports and discussions of recent advances and selected topics of current interest in avian genetics, physiology, nutrition, and poultry technology.
290C. Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Major professors lead research discussions with their graduate students. Research papers are reviewed and project proposals presented and evaluated. Format will combine seminar and discussion. (S/U grading only.)
297T. Supervised Teaching in Avian Sciences (1-4) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Tutoring--1-4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Tutoring of students in lower, upper division, and graduate courses in Avian Sciences; weekly conference with instructor in charge of course; written critiques of teaching methods in lectures and laboratories. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
Faculty. Consists of members from several departments in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Division of Biological Sciences, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Avian Sciences offers the M.S. degree program to students who wish to pursue specialized advanced work on avian species. The areas of specialization that may be chosen by the student at present include: nutrition, physiology, reproduction, pathology, toxicology, food chemistry, management, ecology, genetics, comparative incubation, environmental physiology, and cellular and developmental studies using wild and domestic birds as experimental animals. Both master's degree plans, thesis or comprehensive examination, are available.
Preparation. It is expected that the student will have had undergraduate preparation in a field appropriate to the course of study selected. The student will be expected to have had courses in most of the following subjects: general biology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, avian biology, genetics, nutrition, physiology, and statistics.
Graduate Adviser. C.C. Calvert (Animal Sciences).
Faculty. Members of the group include faculty from the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and of Letters and Science, as well as the Schools of Medicine and of Veterinary Medicine.
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers programs of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Strong preference is given to Ph.D. applicants. Graduate work involves a broad overview of biochemistry and molecular biology in addition to specialization in one or more areas. Specializations include gene expression, molecular basis of development, protein structure, molecular virology, protein synthesis, enzymology, signal transduction, membrane transport and structural biology. For more information contact the chairperson of the group.
Graduate Advisers. E. Bandman (Food Science and Technology), D.J. Klionsky (Microbiology), J.C. Lagarias (Molecular and Cellular Biology), T. Wilkins (Agronomy and Range Science).
*Course not offered this academic year.
290. Seminar (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff
(S/U grading only.)
Major Programs and Graduate Study. For the Bachelor of Science program see the major in Engineering; for graduate study see the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
Courses. Courses are listed under Applied Biological Systems Technology, and Engineering: Biological and Agricultural (Biological Systems Engineering).
Minor Program. The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering offers two minors through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: Applied Biological Systems Technology and Geographic Information Systems. Programs for these minors are listed separately in this catalog in alphabetical order.
The Applied Biological Systems program is for non-engineering students interested in engineering terminology and procedures. Coursework provides knowledge of material properties, design procedures, fabrication principles, and hardware practices.
The minor in Geographic Information Systems is open to all majors, including those in engineering. This minor is ideal for students interested in information processing of spatial data related to remote sensing for geographical and environmental planning and related areas.
The intercollege Division of Biological Sciences coordinates campuswide programs in basic biology and administers undergraduate programs in the core disciplines of biology on behalf of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Letters and Science.
The division has five sections that represent the major themes of modern biology: Evolution and Ecology; Microbiology; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior; and Plant Biology. Core courses in biological sciences, the Biological Sciences major, and the Bodega Marine Laboratory Program are offered jointly by the sections of the division. Each section also offers courses and one or more majors focusing on the core disciplines.
The Biological Sciences major is broad in concept, spanning the numerous core disciplines of biology. While emphasizing breadth, the major also features an area of emphasis requirement which provides concentrated attention to one facet of biology at the upper division level. Each area of emphasis coincides with one of the sections of the division.
All faculty are primary members of one section and some faculty are secondary members of a second section as well. See "Sections of the Division," for a list of faculty in each section.
Seven majors are offered leading to a B.S. degree in:
Four majors leading to an A.B. degree are offered in:
Choice of College. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered only by the College of Letters and Science. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered by both the College of Letters and Science and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The major requirements are the same in each college, but there are differences in the college requirements and policies. See the Undergraduate Education chapter college sections (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences or Letters and Science) in this catalog for more information.
Student Services. Student affairs officers at the division's Undergraduate Academic Programs Office, 66 Briggs Hall, and advising staff in section offices provide information and counseling on the major programs and courses offered by the division.
(Sections of Evolution and Ecology; Microbiology; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior; and Plant Biology)
The Program. Students select either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program in Biological Sciences. The Bachelor of Science programs include mathematics, general and organic chemistry, and courses in biology that emphasize breadth as well as depth. This program can be used to satisfy requirements for admission to graduate schools, leading either to a variety of professional health careers, or further study in basic and applied areas of biology. The Bachelor of Arts program emphasizes organisms, evolution and ecology. This degree program prepares students for a variety of careers and professional/graduate programs. It is appropriate for students interested in teaching biology at the secondary school level, and for students interested in careers that bear on the ecological problems that require the development of public policy.
Career Alternatives. The biological sciences degree provides suitable preparation for a wide variety of careers, including teaching, biological research, work with various governmental agencies or with private companies, and all the health sciences. It is an excellent background for students wishing to enter a graduate program in biology, a teacher training program, a health professional school, or other professional schools.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 60-67 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 45 units
Breadth in the major is obtained by a requirement for at least one course from each of the five field requirement lists, (a) through (e), below. See your area of emphasis for any specific course requirements.
Depth in the major comes through completion of one area of emphasis listed below, and additional upper division biology courses, as needed, to total to 32 units. See your faculty adviser regarding the choice of those courses.
Depth in the major must include at least 2 units (or 6 hours per week) of laboratory. See your area of emphasis for specific courses designated in the area of emphasis.
Note: Although courses may be listed in more than one category, each course may be offered in satisfaction of only one requirement.
Evolution and Ecology emphasis . . . 12-18 units
Microbiology emphasis (four options, a through d, below) . . . 13-15
Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior emphasis . . . 15 units
Plant Biology emphasis . . . 13-16 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 105-112
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 40-53 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 38-47 units
Note: Although courses may be listed in more than one category, each course may be offered in satisfaction of only one requirement.
Total units for the major . . . 78-100
(a) Animal diversity: Avian Sciences 101; Entomology 100, 107, 109; Evolution and Ecology 105, 112, 133, 134, 136, 137; Nematology 110; Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 110, 111, 120.
(b) Microbial diversity: Microbiology 105, 162; Plant Biology 118, 148; Soil Science 111; Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology 127, 128.
(c) Plant diversity: Evolution and Ecology 121, 140; Plant Biology 102, 108, 116, 121.
These are courses which are accepted without petition for upper division units in the Biological Science major: many other biologically related courses may be substituted with consent of your adviser.
Other Upper Division Courses
There is a limitation on variable-unit courses that may be counted toward the major. Of these courses, up to 4 units of 199 courses may be counted, and no units of 192 or 197T courses may be counted.
Honors and Honors Programs. Students who have met the minimum grade point average and the units-completed criteria, and who have obtained a sponsoring faculty supervisor may elect to participate in the Division of Biological Sciences Honors Program. The program entails completion of a research project and honors thesis through enrollment in course 194H.
The division additionally recommends students to the College of Letters and Science for the purpose of awarding High and Highest Honors at graduation.
Citation for Outstanding Performance. The Division of Biological Sciences confers Citations for Outstanding Performance on undergraduates majoring in bBiological Sciences who have demonstrated superior academic performance and individual achievement in research. Students who wish to be considered for a citation must first meet or exceed a specified grade point average and participate in an appropriate research project.
The minor in Biological Sciences acquaints students with the range and variety of modern biology, including work in two or three areas: animal biology, plant biology, and microbiology; and in four of the following five subdisciplines: organismal biology, ecology, evolution, physiology, and biochemistry and cell biology. The list of required courses is restricted to those that are acceptable for the major program in Biological Sciences but which do not require extensive upper division preparatory work. Substitutions of more advanced courses can be made, as appropriate, with the approval of an adviser for the minor.
Information on certification of completion of the minor program can be obtained from the division's Undergraduate Academic Programs Office, 66 Briggs Hall.
Biological Sciences . . . 24 units
Area Requirement: one course in two of the area requirements below: animal biology, microbiology, and plant biology.
(a) Animal biology: Anatomy 100; Anthropology 151, 152, 153, 154A, 155, 156; Avian Sciences 100; Biological Sciences 120, 122; Cell Biology and Human Anatomy 101; Entomology 101, 102, 103, 104, 109, 116, 119, 153; Environmental Studies 129; Evolution and Ecology 100, 101, 105, 112, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 147, 149, 170; Geology 111A; Molecular and Cellular Biology 150; Nematology 110; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 102; Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 110, 111, 120, 140, 151.
(b) Microbiology: Entomology 156; Geology 111B; Medical Microbiology 107; all upper division Microbiology courses (excluding 190199); Plant Biology 118, 119; Plant Pathology 120, 130; Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology 126, 127, 128, 132.
(c) Plant biology: Environmental Horticulture 105, 107; Evolution and Ecology 121, 140, 144; all upper division Plant Biology courses, excluding 190199 and Botany/Zoology 130; Plant Science 101, 103; Range Science 100; Vegetable Crops 105.
Note: Plant Biology 118 or 119 may be used for either microbiology or plant biology (not both).
Group Requirement: at least one course or course sequence from four of the five group requirements below:
(a) Organismal biology: Evolution and Ecology 112, 136, 137; Microbiology 105; Molecular and Cellular Biology 150; Plant Biology 102, 105.
(b) Population biology and ecology: Anthropology 154A; Environmental Studies 100; Evolution and Ecology 101, 121; Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 151.
(c) Evolutionary biology: Anthropology 151; Evolution and Ecology 100, 140, 149; Geology 107; Plant Biology 116.
(d) Physiology: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101; Plant Biology 111, 112.
(e) Biochemistry and cell biology: Biological Sciences 102 and 103, 104; Molecular and Cellular Biology 141.
Note: A course that appears on both the area and group requirement lists may be used toward satisfying both requirements. Both halves of sequential courses connected by a hyphen must be taken.
Advisers and Advising: Information on the Biological Sciences major or minor can be obtained from the Undergraduate Academic Programs Office, 66 Briggs Hall.
Teaching Credential Subject Representative. Associate Dean (Biological Sciences). See also the Teacher Education Program.
(Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology)
The biochemistry major introduces students to the chemistry of living organisms and the experimental techniques that are used to probe the structures and functions of biologically important molecules. Students who enjoy both chemistry and biology and who are comfortable with quantitative approaches to problem solving will find biochemistry a rewarding field of study.
The Program. The biochemistry program begins with the four course upper division common curriculum that provides an introduction to the principles of biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Biochemistry majors then take a comprehensive and rigorous laboratory course to familiarize them with the most important aspects of biochemical research. Additional upper division courses in biochemistry examine detailed aspects of modern biochemistry. Students also are required to take courses in other biological sciences and a full year of physical chemistry.
Career Alternatives. The biochemistry program provides a solid scientific background for students seeking a research, teaching, or service career in the life sciences. Positions are open to biochemists in biomedical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, agricultural research and chemical industries. Also, university-affiliated research laboratories, hospital laboratories, and government-sponsored research facilities provide employment opportunities. The major provides excellent preparation for advanced study in graduate or professional schools.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 54-58 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 53-54 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 107-112
Master Adviser. L.R. Sprechman (Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology), 126 Briggs Hall.
Advising Center for the major is located in 156 Briggs (916-752-9032).
Graduate Study. See Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (A Graduate Group); and the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
(Section of Evolution and Ecology)
The major in Evolution and Ecology offers the student a broad background in the theoretical and empirical basis of our understanding of the diversity and distribution of living organisms.
The Program. The program of study for the evolution and ecology major begins with a core of introductory courses in mathematics, physical sciences, and biology. These are followed by survey courses in evolution and ecology and various more specialized courses that allow the student to focus his or her studies. Evolution and ecology majors may earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The requirements for the B.S. degree program include more science courses, such as biochemistry, whereas those for the A.B. degree program allow room for more electives within the humanities and social sciences. The A.B. degree is especially appropriate for those students who wish to combine arts or languages with evolution and ecology for career preparation in such areas as scientific writing, translating or illustration.
Career Alternatives. A degree in evolution and ecology prepares the student for career opportunities in research, teaching, health professions, veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental management, and industry. Many students gain some research experience while at UC Davis and choose to continue their training at the graduate level. This track offers careers in academics, government, or business.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 41-45 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 36 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 77-81
Recommended
Biological Sciences 102-103; Geology 3; Physics 7A.
Areas of Study:
1. Ecology and behavior: Environmental Studies 100; Evolution and Ecology 101, 147, 149; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 102.
2. Systematics, morphology, and natural history: Entomology 100; Evolution and Ecology 105, 112, 133, 134, 134L, 136, 136L, 137, 137L.
3. Developmental biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology 150, 150L, 151.
4. Physiology: Molecular and Cellular Biology 142; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 110, 110L, 142, 142L, 143.
Note: A maximum of 5 units of variable-unit courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be applied to upper division elective requirements. Evolution and ecology majors may not substitute course 192 for the upper division laboratory requirement. Courses numbered 197T are not applicable to the upper division elective unit requirement.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 57-66 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 49 units
Areas of Study:
1. Biodiversity: Entomology 100, 100L, 107, 109; Evolution and Ecology 112, 112L, 121, 134, 134L, 137, 137L; Plant Biology 108, 118, 148; Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 110, 110L, 111, 111L, 120, 120L.
2. Physiology and functional morphology: Entomology 102; Environmental Studies 129, 129L; Evolution and Ecology 105, 133, 170, 170L; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101; Plant Biology 111, 111L, 112, 116.
Note: A maximum of 4 units of variable-unit courses (numbered 192, 198, 199) may be applied to upper division elective requirements. Evolution and ecology majors may not substitute course 192 for the upper division laboratory requirement. Courses numbered 197T are not applicable to the upper division elective unit requirement.
Biological Sciences Electives. The following courses are acceptable toward the fulfillment of the upper division biological sciences requirement in the A.B. and B.S. major programs and may be selected without adviser approval. Other elective courses are approved on an individual basis by petition through an adviser.
Total Units for the Major . . . 106-115
Major Advisers. Students transferring to Davis from another institution and majoring in evolution and ecology must consult an adviser immediately upon matriculation so that their transfer credits can be applied to the major requirements. All new students in the major should contact the Section of Evolution and Ecology Office for adviser assignment. Substitutions of courses not on the above list for major requirements are arranged through the adviser.
Advising Center for the major is located in 2320 Storer Hall (916-752-8523).
Pre-professional students should establish contact with the Health Sciences Advising Office, 227 Voorhies Hall, to learn what specific courses are required on their transcripts.
Teaching Credential Subject Representative. Students planning for a teaching career should consult the Department of Education in regard to preparation for certification. See also the section on the Teacher Education Program.
(Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology)
The genetics major provides a broad background in the biological, mathematical, and physical sciences basic to the study of heredity and evolution. The major is sufficiently flexible to accommodate students interested in the subject either as a basic discipline in the biological sciences or in terms of its applied aspects such as biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture.
The Program. The genetics program begins with the four course upper division common curriculum that provides an introduction to the principles of genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology. Genetics majors then take additional upper division courses in specialized areas of modern genetics including gene expression, evolution, development, and human genetics, as well as a laboratory course in the principles of genetics. Additional upper division courses in biological sciences are required, including a second laboratory course.
Career Alternatives. The genetics degree provides suitable preparation for a wide variety of careers, including teaching, research, work with biotechnology companies, medicine, and all the health sciences. It is also an excellent background for students wishing to enter a graduate program, a teacher-training program, medical school, veterinary school, or other professional schools.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 60-70 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 50-51 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 110-121
Master Adviser. Contact R.S. Hawley (Molecular and Cellular Biology), 345 Briggs Hall.
Advising Center for the major is located in 156 Briggs Hall (916-752-0202).
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Genetics offers study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Genetics.
(Section of Microbiology)
Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with bacteria, yeasts and other fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. These microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature and play a crucial role in areas such as agriculture, biotechnology, ecology, medicine, and veterinary science. The field of microbiology contributes to areas of fundamental inquiry such as biochemistry, cell biology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, pathogenesis, and physiology. The ease and power of simultaneous genetic and biochemical analysis of microbes led to the emergence of the new disciplines of molecular biology and molecular genetics, and spawned the new industry of biotechnology.
The Program. Both undergraduate major programs provide a balance of studies in microbiology, with appropriate courses in mathematics and physical sciences. The A.B. degree program emphasizes the biology of bacteria, while the B.S. degree program includes more biochemistry and related course work. Either program, with judicious course selection, is appropriate for students contemplating a career in medicine or various allied health professions including medical technology, or teaching. The B.S. program is especially well suited for students who want a professional career in microbiology, or who wish to pursue graduate education in a biological science discipline. The choice of a major program and its suitability for particular career options should be discussed with a major adviser.
Career Alternatives. A bachelor's degree in microbiology is excellent preparation for a career in biotechnology, pharmacology, agriculture, and the food industry. It also provides a strong background for students wishing to continue on to professional studies in medicine and the other health sciences.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 47-61 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 38-40 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 85-101
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 60-67 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 45-52 units
Total Units for the Major . . . 105-119
Master Adviser. M. L. Wheelis (Section of Microbiology), 2202 Storer Hall.
Honors and Honors Program. M. L. Wheelis.
Teaching Credential Subject Representative. M. L. Wheelis. See also the Teacher Education Program.
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Microbiology offers programs of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in microbiology. The offerings of the Section of Microbiology are augmented by courses and faculty of the Departments and Sections of Evolution and Ecology; Food Science and Technology; Land, Air, and Water Resources; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Plant Pathology; Plant Biology; Viticulture and Enology; and the Schools of Medicine and of Veterinary Medicine. For detailed information regarding graduate study in microbiology, address the Chairperson, Graduate Group in Microbiology, Section of Microbiology.
Related Courses. For other courses related to Microbiology, see course offerings in the Division of Biological Sciences and departments of Medicine and Epidemiology; Food Science and Technology; Land, Air and Water Resources; Medical Microbiology; Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology; Plant Pathology; and Plant Science.
Faculty of the Section of Microbiology also teach or participate in the following courses: Biological Sciences 1A, 10, and 19.
(Section of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior)
The study of physiology is concerned with understanding the mechanisms that control and carry out the vital functions of living organisms. From the single cell and its parts, through the various organ systems, to the whole animal and its relationship to its environment--the entire range of function of living matter is investigated.
The Program. An understanding of physiology must be built on a broad scientific background. In the freshman and sophomore years, physiology majors take courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. As juniors or seniors, majors can enroll in a variety of neurobiology, physiology and behavior courses along with upper division courses in related sciences. Students can participate in a number of advanced laboratory courses or may design an individual, independent project guided by a member of the faculty.
Career Alternatives. Completion of the physiology major provides the foundations for a challenging career in physiology and also serves as a basis for further training in schools of human and veterinary medicine, medical technology, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and other health sciences. Students interested in research and advanced teaching may use the program as preparation for continued study leading to advanced degrees.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 60-70
Depth Subject Matter . . . 48-49 units
Total Units for Major . . . 108-119
Master Adviser. J. Goldberg (Section of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior), 191 Briggs Hall.
Advising Center. 196 Briggs Hall (916-752-9696)
Graduate Study. The Graduate Group in Physiology offers programs of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Information on graduate study may be obtained by writing the Graduate Adviser, Graduate Group Complex. See also the graduate course offerings in Animal Behavior Graduate Group, Neuroscience Graduate Group, and Physiology Graduate Group. See also the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
Plant biology is the study of plants as organisms. It includes the disciplines of cellular and molecular plant biology and the traditional areas of botany, such as anatomy, morphology, systematics, physiology, mycology, phycology, ecology, and evolution.
The Program. The plant biology major consists of core courses in applied plant biology, plant anatomy, plant physiology, and plant ecology, as well as biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. In addition, students complete a set of courses in one of the following areas: (1) applied plant biology, (2) plant evolution and ecology, (3) general plant biology, and (4) plant physiology, development, and molecular biology. The major provides breadth in diverse areas of plant biology and depth in one of several areas of specialization. Independent research opportunities in plant biology are available. Consult with an adviser.
Career Alternatives. A Plant Biology degree is an excellent credential for a wide range of career options, including domestic and international opportunties in business, research and teaching in both governmental and private sectors. Plant biologists can work in the field, in the forest, in the laboratory, in botanical gardens or nurseries, in food or seed companies, or in pharmaceutical, energy or chemical industries, and pursue rewarding careers in the areas of biotechnology, environmental protection, or agribusiness. The program is also an excellent background for students wishing to enter graduate or other professional schools, including medicine, law or journalism.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 35 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 41-42 units
Total Units for the Major . . . .......76-77
Recommended
Chemistry 2C; Evolution and Ecology 100; Plant Biology 118, 119.
For students with interests in specialized areas of plant biology (e.g., agricultural botany, ecology, systematics and evolution, morphology, plant physiology, etc.), certain substitutions, including courses in other sections or departments, may be allowed on prior consultation with a Plant Biology major adviser.
Preparatory Subject Matter . . . 60-61 units
Depth Subject Matter . . . 45 units
General Plant Biology option
Applied Plant Biology option
Plant Evolution and Ecology option
Plant Physiology, Development and Molecular Biology option
Applied Plant Biology
Agricultural Systems and Environment 100, 107, 110, 110L, 111, 112, 113, 118, 150, 170A, 170B, 195; Atmospheric Science 133; Entomology 100, 100L, 110, 119, 119L, 135; Environmental Horticulture 102, 105, 107, 120, 125, 130, 133; Environmental Toxicology 101; Hydrologic Science 124; International Agricultural Development 101; Nematology 100, 110; Plant Biology 121, 142, 143, 146, 151, 152, 153, 154, 157, 158, 160, 171, 172, 172L, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 188, 196; Plant Pathology 120, 125, Pomology 103; Range Science 100, 105, 133, 134; Soil Science 100, 105, 109, 111; Viticulture and Enology 101A, 101B, 101C, 110, 115, 116, 118.
Ecology
Agricultural Systems and Environment 112; Environmental Studies 121, 123, 124, 128, 128L, 150C, 151, 151L, 155, 155L; Evolution and Ecology 121, 138; Hydrologic Science 122, 122L, 124; Plant Biology 117, 121, 142, 146; Range Science 133, 134.
Evolution and Diversity
Evolution and Ecology 100, 102, 140, 144, 149; Plant Biology 102, 108, 116, 118, 143, 148.
Plant Physiology, Development, and Molecular Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biology 126; Plant Biology 125, 153, 157, 158, 160; Plant Pathology 130.
Total Units for the Major . . . 105-106
Master Adviser. Contact A. Stemler, Plant Biology Section Office, 143 Robbins Hall.
Plant Biology . . . 23 units
Minor Adviser. Same as for major above.
Honors and Honors Programs. Students on the honors list may elect to substitute a maximum of 5 units of 194H for 5 upper division units of the regular major; however, recommendations for high honors and highest honors at graduation are not dependent on the completion of 194H. Refer to the Academic Information chapter and the appropriate College section for Dean's Honors List information.
Teaching Credential Subject Representative. R. M. Thornton (Section of Plant Biology), 218 Robbins Hall. See also the Teacher Education Program.
Graduate Study. Consult the Plant Biology Graduate Group listing.
A full quarter of undergraduate course work in marine biology is available each spring quarter at the Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) located in Bodega Bay, California. Course offerings include lecture and laboratory instruction in the developmental biology of marine invertebrates, physiological adaptation of marine organisms, and population biology and ecology; a weekly colloquium; and an intensive individual research experience under the direction of laboratory faculty (Biological Sciences courses 120, 120P, 122, 122P, 123; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 141, 141P).
The program is residential, with students housed on the laboratory grounds. Participants are assessed a room and board fee in addition to standard campus registration fees. An application is required. Obtain forms from the Division of Biological Sciences. Applications are due before RSVP Pass 1 registration begins for spring quarter. Additional information on the Bodega Marine Laboratory Program is available from the Undergraduate Advising Office, 66 Briggs, or from BML directly, 707-875-2211, P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923.
*Course not offered this academic year.
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum = Arts and Humanities; SciEng = Science and Engineering; SocSci = Social Sciences; Div = Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt = Writing Experience. Select this link to information on the General Education requirement.
1A. Introductory Biology (5) I, II, III. The Staff
Lecture--4 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Chemistry 2B (may be taken concurrently). Introduction to biological molecules, bioenergetics, cell structure and function, elements of molecular biology and genetics, and viruses. Interdisciplinary course for majors in the biological sciences.
1B. Introductory Biology (5) I, II, III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 1A. Topics covered include transmission genetics, systematics, evolution, survey of the animal kingdom, comparative anatomy, physiology, and adaptation in animals.
1C. Introductory Biology (5) I. Canington; II. Murphy/Sinha, Shackel/Labavitch; III. Thornton, Yoder/Bloom
Lecture--4 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 1A. Topics covered include a survey of bacteria, protozoa, algae and plants, structure and function of plant tissue, adaptive development and evolution of plants, population ecology, ecosystem analysis and human evolution. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
10. General Biology (4) I. Goldberg; II. Marr; III. Falk
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Consideration of the main features and principles of biology, with emphasis on biological processes and special reference to evolution, heredity, and the bearing of biology on human life. Designed for students not specializing in biology. Not open for credit to those who have had course 1A. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
11A-11B. Issues in the Life Sciences (2-2) I. Villarejo; II. The Staff
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: enrollment limited to BUSP students; consent of instructor required. Designed to broaden the students' understanding of biology by demonstrating the range of subjects and approaches included in the field of biology. Both basic biological research topics and applied biology will be studied.
*19. Biology of Cancer (3) III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 1A or 10, or Molecular and Cellular Biology 10 or Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 10. Interdisciplinary course offers an introduction to the biological, clinical and psycho-social aspects of cancer, and emphasizes basic understanding of biological principles and facts about the disease process. Designed for students with little scientific background. Offered in alternate years.
92. Internship in Biological Sciences (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Primarily for lower division students. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
101. Genes and Gene Expression (4) I. Gottlieb (Evolution and Ecology), Sprechman; II. Bowman (Plant Biology), Morand, Rodriguez, Sanders; III. Dvorak (Agronomy and Range Science), Quiros (Vegetable Crops), Rose, Sanders
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1B; Chemistry 8B, or 118B or 128B (may be taken concurrently). Nucleic acid structure and function; gene expression and its regulation; replication; transcription and translation; transmission genetics; molecular evolution. Not open for credit to students who have completed Genetics 100. (Former course Genetics 100.)
102. Structure and Function of Biomolecules (3) I. Gasser, Hilt, Scholey; II. Etlzer, Hilt, Myles, Sprechman; III. Hilt, Hjelmeland
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 8B or 118B or 128B. Structure and function of macromolecules with emphasis on proteins; enzyme kinetics; supramolecular assemblies; membranes; cytoskeleton; cell motility and cell division. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biochemistry and Biophysics 101A. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 101A.)
103. Bioenergetics and Metabolism (3) I. Callis, Morand; II. I.H. Segel, Doi; III. Carlson, L.D. Segel
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 102. Fundamentals of metabolism including glycolysis and oxidative pathways; photosynthesis; biosynthesis of amino acids, nucleic acids and proteins. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biochemistry and Biophysics 101B. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 101B.)
104. Regulation of Cell Function (3) I. Baskin, Erickson, Nuccitelli; II. Crowe, Wilson (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior); III. Etzler, McNally, Myles
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 and 102; course 103 recommended. Membrane receptors and signal transduction; cell trafficking; cell cycle, cell growth and division; extracellular matrix and cell-cell junctions; cell development; immune system. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany/Zoology 130, Physiology 100A or Zoology 121A. (Former courses Botany/Zoology 130, Physiology 100A, Zoology 121A.)
120. Developmental Biology of Marine Invertebrates (4) III. Jeffery (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
Lecture--30 hours total; laboratory--30 hours total. Prerequisite: Molecular and Cellular Biology 150-150L, Biological Sciences 102 and 103; course 123 concurrently. Phylogenetic patterns of reproduction and development among the marine invertebrates. Emphasis on both modern and classical approaches to understanding gametogenesis, gamete interaction and fertilization, cleavage, cell differentiation, morphogenesis, and larval development and metamorphosis. Course offered at Bodega Marine Laboratory. (See above description for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)
120P. Developmental Biology of Marine Invertebrates/Advanced Laboratory Topics (6) III. Jeffery (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
Laboratory--150 hours total; discussion--10 hours total. Prerequisite: course 120 concurrently. Students pick a research topic for intense study. Research will be related to a topic covered in course 120 and will be conducted at the Bodega Marine Laboratory with close supervision of resident faculty. (See above description for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)
122. Population Biology and Ecology (4) III. Strong (Evolution and Ecology)
Lecture--30 hours total; laboratory--30 hours total. Prerequisite: lower division core in biological sciences; course 123 concurrently. Population and community processes. Emphasis on biological and physical processes affecting plant and animal populations in the array of habitats at the ecological reserve. Modelling as a basis for designing experiments. Course offered at Bodega Marine Laboratory. (See above description for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)
122P. Population Biology and Ecology/Advanced Laboratory Topics (6) III. Strong (Evolution and Ecology)
Laboratory--150 hours total; discussion--10 hours total. Prerequisite: course 122 concurrently. Students pick a research topic for intense study. Research will be related to a topic covered in course 122 and will be conducted at the Bodega Marine Laboratory with close supervision of resident faculty. (See above description for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)
123. Undergraduate Colloquium in Marine Science (1) III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: enrolled student at the Bodega Marine Laboratory. Series of weekly seminars by recognized authorities in various disciplines of marine science from within and outside the UC system. Includes informal discussion with speaker. Course will be held at Bodega Marine Laboratory. (P/NP grading only.) (See above description for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)
192. Internship in Biological Sciences (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Internship. (P/NP grading only.)
194H. Research Honors (2) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Independent study--6 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing. Students majoring in Biological Sciences who have completed two quarters (3-5 units per quarter) of 199 and who qualify for the honors program as defined by the current catalog. Opportunity for Biological Sciences majors to pursue intensive research culminating in the writing of a senior thesis with the guidance of faculty advisers. (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring in Biological Sciences (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing; appropriate background in biological sciences. Assisting in courses in Biological Sciences under the direction of the faculty. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study in Biological Sciences (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Associate Dean in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Division of Biological Sciences staff members may offer group study courses under this number.
310. Effective Teaching of College Biology (2) II. Thornton (Plant Biology)
Informal lecture/discussion--2 hours. Teaching function of an academic career; objectives, nature, and methods of effective teaching; design of curricula and courses; lecturing and leading discussions; examinations and grading; evaluation; counseling; innovation. (S/U grading only.) Continue to the Sections of the Division of Biological Sciences.
UC Davis 1996-97 Online General Catalog