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92. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the Section of Evolution and Ecology. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. (Former course Zoology 92.) (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Former course Zoology 99. (P/NP grading only.)
100. Introduction to Evolution (4) I. Stanton; II. II. Grosberg; III. Turelli
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, 101; Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C or the equivalent; Statistics 13 or 100 (Statistics 100 recommended). A general survey of the origins of biological diversity and evolutionary mechanisms. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 100, Genetics 103, Zoology 148. (Former courses Botany 100, Genetics 103, Zoology 148.)
101. Introduction to Ecology (4) I. Strauss; II. Toft; III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C; Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C or the equivalent. A general survey of the principles of ecology. Not open for credit to students who have completed Zoology 125. (Former course Zoology 125.)
102. Population and Quantitative Genetics (4) II. Langley
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, and Statistics 100 or 102, and course 100. Evolution as caused by random mating, genetic drift, natural selection, inbreeding, migration, and mutation in theory and actuality. The resemblance between relatives and consequences of selection for quantitative traits. Application of these ideas to topics such as the evolution of sex.
103. Phylogeny and Macroevolution (3) III. Sanderson
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100. Patterns and processes of evolution above the species level. Homology, homoplasy, and character evolution. Adaptive radiation; modes of rates of diversification. Evolution of complexity, and macroevolution of the genome. Principles of phylogeny reconstruction and their application to macroevolutionary studies.
*105. Phylogenetic Analysis of Vertebrate Structure (4) I. The Staff
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. The structure of the classes and subclasses of vertebrates is described and interpreted in terms of phylogeny. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 105. (Former course Zoology 105.)
108. Systematics and Evolution of Angiosperms (5) III. Doyle
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B and 1C. Diversity and classification of angiosperms (flowering plants) on a world scale, and current understanding of the origin of angiosperms and evolutionary relationships and trends within them based on morphological and molecular evidence. (Same course as Plant Biology 108.) GE credit: SciEng.
112. Invertebrate Zoology (4) II. Ellers
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; course 112L (concurrently); courses in systematics, ecology, and evolution recommended. Survey of the invertebrate phyla emphasizing aquatic forms and focusing on morphology, development, natural history, and phylogenetic relationships. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 112. (Former course Zoology 112.)
112L. Laboratory for Invertebrate Zoology (3) II. Ellers
Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; course 112 concurrently. Field and laboratory experience with representative members of the invertebrate phyla discussed in course 112. Emphasis on comparative morphology, natural history, ecology, and behavior of living invertebrates. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 112L. (Former course Zoology 112L.)
117. Plant Ecology (4) I. Pearcy, Stanton
Lecture--3 hours; three to five field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C; Plant Biology 112; Plant Biology 102 or 108 strongly recommended. The study of interactions between plant populations or vegetation types and their environment. Special emphasis on California. Students taking course 117 cannot receive credit for Plant Biology 101. (Same course as Plant Biology 117.) Not open to students who have completed Botany 117. (Former course Botany 117.)
121. Survey of Plant Communities of California (4) III. Barbour
Lecture--2 hours; fieldwork--1 hour; term paper--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C recommended; consent of instructor required. Structure of selected plant communities and the relationship of their component species to the environment. Especially recommended for non-majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Biology 101 or Botany 101. (Former courses Plant Biology 101, Botany 101.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
134. Herpetology (3) III. Shaffer
Lecture--2 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; Evolution and Ecology 100 recommended. The world-wide diversity of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on behavior, ecology, functional morphology, and evolutionary history. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 134. (Former course Zoology 134.)
134L. Herpetology Laboratory (2) III. Shaffer
Laboratory--6 hours; two weekend field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; course 134 concurrently. Diagnostic characteristics and functional attributes of amphibians and reptiles, emphasizing ecological, biogeographic and phylogenetic patterns. Field trips will acquaint students with techniques for identifying and studying amphibians and reptiles under natural conditions. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 134L. (Former course Zoology 134L.)
*137. Ornithology (2) II. The Staff
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or the equivalent course in ecology. Systematics, distribution, physiology, and population dynamics of birds. Students who have had Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 111 may not receive credit for this course. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 137. (Former course Zoology 137.)
*137L. Ornithology Laboratory (3) II. The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or 137 (may be taken concurrently) and consent of instructor. Individual study and field trips strongly emphasized. Systematics, behavior, population dynamics, and reproduction of California birds. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 137L. (Former course Zoology 137L.)
138. Ecology of Tropical Latitudes (3) III. Shapiro
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: any one of the following: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, or 10, Plant Biology 10, Geography 2 or 2G, or Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 10. Biological, physical, and human-related aspects of the ecology of low latitudes. Distribution, numbers, and relationships of tropical organisms. Problems of development and conservation in the context of ecological and evolutionary theory. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 138. (Former course Zoology 138.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
140. Paleobotany (4) I. Doyle
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Introduction to plant fossil record, beginning with invasion of land in the Silurian, emphasizing origin and evolution of major groups and adaptations and changing composition and distribution of floras in relation to plate tectonics and climatic change. Not open to students who have completed Botany 140. (Former course Botany 140.)
141. Systematics and Macroevolution (3) II. Shapiro
Lecture--2 hours; biweekly research projects. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B or 1C; course 100 recommended. Historical background, philosophical rationale, contemporary approaches, and working rules of animal biosystematics, including International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 141. (Former course Zoology 141.)
*147. Biogeography (4) I. Shapiro
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Movements of terrestrial organisms. The role of geologic, climatic, and biological changes in the geographic distribution of organisms. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 147. (Former course Zoology 147.)
149. Evolution of Ecological Systems (4) I. Shapiro
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 101 or Environmental Studies 100 (or the equivalent), and course 100 (or the equivalent). Evolution as an organizing force in natural communities. Coadaptation in trophic and competitive relationships. Ecology of polymorphisms, clines, and speciation. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 149. (Former course Zoology 149.)
*170. Comparative Biomechanics (3) I. Ellers
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Physics 7A, 7B, Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C, Biological Sciences 1B. Biomechanics and functional morphology of vertebrates and invertebrates. Emphasis on physical laws that provide design principles for a wide range of organisms. Principles from fluid and solid mechanics, acoustics and vibration. Locomotion, skeletal morphology, biological materials, and waves. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 170. (Former course Zoology 170.)
*170L. Comparative Biomechanics Laboratory (3) I. Ellers
Laboratory--6 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Physics 7A, 7B, Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C, Biological Sciences 1B; course 170 recommended to be taken concurrently. Experimental techniques for measuring physical quantities relevant to organismal designs. Demonstrations of principles in fluid, solid, and acoustical mechanics. Emphasis on use of electronic transducers and computerized data collection. Includes a student-designed research project. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 170L. (Former course Zoology 170L.)
189. Introduction to Biological Research (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Evolution and Ecology or related biological science; consent of instructor. Introduction to research methods in biology. Presentation and discussion of research by faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 3 units. (Former course Zoology 189.) (P/NP grading only.)
190. Undergraduate Seminar (2) I. Shapiro; II, III. The Staff
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in the biological sciences or a related discipline. Student reports on current topics with emphasis on integration of concepts, synthesis, and state-of-the-art research approaches. Reviews of literature and reports of undergraduate research may be included. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 190.) (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the Section of Evolution and Ecology. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. Former course Zoology 192. (P/NP grading only.)
194HA-194HB-194HC. Research Honors (2-2-2) I, II, III. The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Students who have completed 135 units and qualify for the honors program (as defined by the current catalog). Students pursue intensive research under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Students are expected to complete the full three-quarter sequence culminating in the writing of an honors thesis. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 194HA-194HB-194HC. (Former course Zoology 194HA-194HB-194HC.) (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
197T. Tutoring (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Tutorial--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Experience in teaching under guidance of the staff. Former course Zoology 197T. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Former course Zoology 198. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Former course Zoology 199. (P/NP grading only.)
*221. Behavioral Ecology (3) III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 102 or the equivalent, and graduate standing. Introduction to the main issues treated in modern behavioral ecology, the main experimental techniques used to treat these issues and the major theoretical methods used to develop predictive models. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 221. (Former course Zoology 221.)
240. Paleobotany and Angiosperm Evolution (4) II. Doyle
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Plant Biology 108, 116, or course 140. Critical analysis of the plant fossil record as a source of evidence on origin, evolution, and phylogeny of the angiosperms, Cretaceous and Tertiary climates, geographic history of modern taxa, and origin of modern vegetation types. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Botany 240. (Former course Botany 240.)
*243. Palynology (4) I. Doyle
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Plant Biology 108, 116, or course 140. Morphology of spores and pollen grains and their use in stratigraphy, plant systematics and evolution, and paleoecology. Techniques for study of modern spores and pollen and extraction and identification of fossil palynomorphs from sediments of Paleozoic to Quaternary age. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have completed Botany 243. (Former course Botany 243.)
*287. Seminar in Animal Behavior (2) III. Stamps
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Reports and discussion on the principles and recent developments in invertebrate and vertebrate animal behavior. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 287. (Former course Zoology 287.)
290. Current Topics (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Seminars presented by guest lecturers describing their research activities. May be repeated for credit. Former course Zoology 290. (S/U grading only.)
290C. Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Presentation and discussion of faculty and graduate student research in biology. May be repeated for credit. Former course Zoology 290C. (S/U grading only.)
*294. Seminar in Animal Ecology (3) III. The Staff
Seminar--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 and graduate standing. Readings and discussions of advanced topics in the population and community ecology of animals. Not open to students who have completed Zoology 294. (Former course Zoology 294.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Former course Zoology 298. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Former course Zoology 299. (S/U grading only.)
390. Methods of Teaching (2) I, II, III. The Staff
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Practical experience in the methods and problems of teaching. Includes analyses of texts and supporting material, discussion of teaching techniques and preparing and conducting of laboratory and discussion sections. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units. Former course Zoology 390. (S/U grading only.)
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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.
10. Natural History of Infectious Diseases (4) II. Manning
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Topics in the natural history of infectious diseases principally affecting humans. Introduction to infectious microbial agents, ecology, epidemiology, and induction of disease. Focus on diseases of a contemporary nature. Designed for students not majoring in the biological sciences.
*20. Biology of Microorganisms (4) II. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 10. Survey of the diversity of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, protists), their metabolism, genetics, and habitats. Emphasis on importance to humans--role of microorganisms in global element cycles, in food production, and in disease. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Primarily for lower division students. (P/NP grading only.)
102. General Bacteriology (4) I. Artz; II. Baumann; III. Wheelis
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A and Chemistry 8B (may be taken concurrently). Survey of the biology of bacteria and viruses, including bacterial structure, metabolism, physiology, genetics, and evolution; viral structure and replication; the role of bacteria in global element cycles; and the role of microbes in infectious disease. Only two units of credit allowed to students who have previously passed course 2.
102L. General Bacteriology Laboratory (2) I, II, III. Wheelis
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 102 (may be taken concurrently). Introduction to principles and laboratory methods employed in working with microorganisms. For students planning to continue study of microbiology, or use microorganisms as tools for study of genetics and biochemistry. Only one unit of credit allowed if course 3 has been taken.
105. Bacterial Diversity (5) II. Nelson
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 102, 102L, and Biological Sciences 102; Biological Sciences 103 recommended. Survey of the major groups of bacteria emphasizing diversity of energy metabolism, morphology and natural history. Includes methods for determination of evolutionary relationships among groups. Isolation and characterization of bacterial strains from various habitats.
*110. Bacteriology of Insects (3) II. Baumann
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 102; Biological Sciences 102. Physiological basis of pathogenic and symbiotic associations between procaryotes and insects. Taxonomy, physiology, pathogenesis, and molecular biology of insect pathogens. Insect immunity. Nutritional associations between microorganisms and insects. Pertinent entomological background information will be included.
120. Microbial Ecology (3) III. Meeks
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 105, Biological Sciences 102. Interactions between non-pathogenic microorganisms and their environment, emphasizing physiological and metabolic characteristics of various groups and their adaptation to and modification of specific habitats.
120L. Microbial Ecology Laboratory (2) III. Meeks
Laboratory--6 hours; one optional overnight weekend field trip. Prerequisite: course 120 (may be taken concurrently); consent of instructor. Study of prokaryotic microorganisms from certain habitats. One-half of laboratory effort will consist of organized experiments on ecologically important microbial activities. For remaining one-half, research projects will be done on student selected specific habitats of microorganisms. Limited enrollment.
140. Bacterial Physiology (3) I. Singer
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103 (may be taken concurrently); course 102 recommended (may be taken concurrently). Fundamentals of bacterial growth and bacterial responses to environmental stresses. Topics will include carbon and nitrogen regulation, growth rate control, post-exponential growth, and motility and chemotaxis. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 130A.
150. Bacterial Genetics (3) II. Igo
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101 and 102, course 102 (may be taken concurrently) recommended. Fundamentals of bacterial and phage genetics. Topics will include generating mutations, phage genetics, classical bacterial genetics, molecular techniques to generate mutations and physical mapping techniques. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 130A.
155L. Bacterial Physiology Laboratory (3) III. Artz
Laboratory--9 hours. Prerequisite: course 140 or 150; course 102L. Physiology and genetics of bacteria. Isolation and characterization of mutant strains. Mapping of mutations by conjugation and transduction studies on control of enzyme synthesis by induction, repression, and metabolite repression. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 130L. (Former course 130L.)
*160. Bacterial Regulatory Mechanisms (3) III. Kowalczykowski, Artz
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 140 or 150 recommended. Fundamentals of bacterial regulatory mechanisms. Topics will include control of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, global regulatory mechanisms, recombination, DNA repair systems, and cell cycle control with emphasis on bacterial systems. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 130B. (Former course 130B.)
162. General Virology (4) II. Manning
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 102. Integrated presentation of the nature of animal, bacterial, and plant viruses, including their structure, replication and genetics.
*177. Metabolism of Anaerobic Bacteria (3) II. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 102; Biological Sciences 103 (may be taken concurrently). Various groups of anaerobic and facultatively anaerobic bacteria, a consideration of their natural environments and their metabolic characteristics, with emphasis on energy yielding catabolic pathways.
*177L. Laboratory in Metabolism of Anaerobic Bacteria (2) II. The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 102L; course 177 (may be taken concurrently). Isolation of anaerobic bacteria from a number of different natural environments; experiments dealing with certain characteristic physiological and metabolic aspects of anaerobic bacteria. Offered in alternate years.
190C. Undergraduate Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion/conference--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing; consent of instructor. Presentation and critical discussion of staff research activities: designed for advanced undergraduate students. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units of credit when subject matter differs. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours. Technical and/or professional experience on or off campus. Supervised by a member of the Microbiology Section faculty. (P/NP grading only.)
194H. Microbiology Honors Research (2) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent study--6 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing; eligibility for college honors; completion of six units of 199 in microbiology; consent of section. Continuation of an individual microbiological research project culminating in writing of a senior thesis under a faculty director. (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring in Microbiology (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Tutoring--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: course 102L and 18 upper division units in Microbiology; consent of chairperson. Assist in undergraduate laboratory courses supervised by teaching assistants or faculty; in discussion sections supervised by faculty; and staffing "drop-in" offices for individual help. (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.)
200A-*200B-*200C. Microbiology for First-Year Graduate Students (3-3-3) I-II-III. The Staff (Nelson in charge)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: first-year graduate standing with interest in microbiology. A survey of general microbiology at the graduate level.
201L. Advanced Microbiology Laboratory Rotations (5) I, II. The Staff
Laboratory--15 hours. Prerequisite: course 200A (may be taken concurrently). Two five-week assignments in microbiology research laboratories. Individual research problems with emphasis on methodological/procedural experience and experimental design. May be repeated twice for credit.
*210. Molecular Mechanisms in Microbial Pathogenesis (3) II. Manning, Hirsh (Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 105 or Veterinary Microbiology 127 and course 162 or Veterinary Microbiology 128 or the equivalent. Study of the molecular mechanisms involved in cytopathogenesis of higher eukaryotic organisms. Emphasis on the alteration or inhibition of cellular metabolism and function by bacteria and animal viruses.
215. Recombinant DNA (2) I. Privalsky
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 130A-130B or Biological Sciences 101, 102 and 103. Application of the recombinant DNA technology to modern problems in biology, biochemistry and genetics, emphasizing molecular cloning strategies, choice of vectors, preparation of insert DNA and selection procedures.
*215L. Recombinant DNA Laboratory (4) I. Privalsky
Laboratory/discussion--10 hours. Prerequisite: course 130L or Molecular and Cellular Biology 120L; Biological Sciences 101; consent of instructor. Application of the recombinant DNA technology to modern problems in biology, biochemistry and genetics, emphasizing molecular cloning strategies, choice of vectors, preparation of insert DNA and selection procedures. (Submit application, available from Microbiology Section Office, two weeks prior to first day of class.)
*240. Biology of Autotrophic Prokaryotes (3) I. Meeks, Wheelis
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103. Biochemistry and ecology of photo- and chemoautrophic bacteria, and of methylotrophic bacteria, with special emphasis on the mechanisms of ATP and reductant generation. Offered in alternate years.
*250. Biology of Yeasts (5) I. Bisson (Viticulture and Enology), C. Price (Food Science and Technology)
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Survey of the genetics, physiology, regulatory mechanisms, structure, ecology and diversity of yeasts and related organisms. Offered in alternate years.
*260. Bacterial Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms (3) I. Artz
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: general knowledge of nucleic acid biochemistry and bacterial genetics. Analysis at the molecular level of genetic regulation in selected bacterial systems. Specific systems discussed will include the following types of regulation: control of transcription initiation and termination; translational controls; tRNA modification effects; autoregulation; control circuits in bacterial viruses; supercontrols. Offered in alternate years.
262. Advanced General and Molecular Virology (3) III. Manning, Luciw (Medical Pathology), Bruening (Plant Pathology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Advanced integrated presentation of animal, bacterial, and plant viruses, including their structure, modes of regulation, expression and replication, and effects on host cells and organisms.
263. Principles of ProteinNucleic Acid Interactions (3) III. Kowalczykowski
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and completion of one year of basic graduate coursework in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, or molecular biology. Physical basis of proteinnucleic acid interaction. Topics include nucleic acid recognition by proteins, thermodynamics of proteinnucleic acid stability, and kinetics of binding process for both non-specific and sequence-specific nucleic acid binding proteins. Emphasis on systems that represent paradigms in proteinnucleic acid interactions. Offered in alternate years.
*270. Advanced Animal Virology (3) III. Manning in charge
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Selected advanced topics on biological and biochemical properties of animal viruses. May be repeated for credit. Offered in alternate years.
274. Seminar in Genetic Recombination (2) I, II, III. Kowalczykowski
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing; consent of instructor. Biochemical and genetic aspects of genetic recombination in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Mechanisms of recombination, and biochemical and genetic characteristics of recombination proteins. Proteins include DNA strand exchange, DNA helicase, and Holliday junction resolving proteins. (S/U grading only.)
290C. Advanced Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion/conference--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or consent of instructor. Presentation and critical discussion of staff research activities. Designed for advanced graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
291. Selected Topics in Microbiology (1) I, II, III. Kowalczykowski in charge
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Current progress in microbiology and cellular and molecular biology. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
292. Seminar in Bacterial Physiology, Genetics and Virology (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Review and discussion of current literature and developments in bacterial physiology, genetics, and virology with presentations by individual students. (S/U grading only.)
293. Seminar in Protein Sorting (1) I, II. Klionsky
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Current research papers on the topics of organelle biogenesis, protein sorting and secretion. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
*296. Seminar in Animal Virology (1) II. Manning
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Discussion of current topics in animal virology. (Same course as Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology 292A.) (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(S/U grading only.)
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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.
10. Introduction to Human Heredity (4) I. Sanders
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Topics in human heredity and human gene structure and function, including the genetic basis of human development, causes of birth defects, mental retardation, genetic diseases, sexual determination, development and behavior. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 10. (Former course Genetics 10.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
99. Special Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent study--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former course Genetics 99.) (P/NP grading only.)
120L. Biochemistry Laboratory (6) I. Doi, Fairclough (Neurology), Hilt, D. Lagarias; II. D. Lagarias, J. Lagariasa, L. Segel, Sprechman; III. Hedrick, Hilt, D. Lagarias, McNamee, Nunnari, Sprechman
Laboratory--10 hours; lecture--2 hours; laboratory/ discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103 (may be taken concurrently). Introduction to laboratory methods and procedures employed in studying biochemical processes. Designed for students who need experience in the use of biochemical techniques as laboratory tools. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 101L. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 101L.)
121. Molecular Biology of Eukaryotic Cells (3) II. Dahmus
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, 103, course 120L. Structure, expression and regulation of eukaryotic genes. Chromosome structure and replication; gene structure, transcription and RNA processing; protein synthesis and translation control; development, immune system and oncogenes. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 153, Genetics 102A, 102B, Zoology 121B, or course 141 or 161. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 153.)
122. Structure and Function of Proteins (3) I. Hutchens (Food Science and Technology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 120L, Biological Sciences 103. Correlation of structure and biological function. Molecular models of enzymes that explain their physiological functioning. Physical and chemical methods used in determining protein structure. Function as measured by kinetic and binding models and as affected by physiological considerations. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 143. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 143.)
123. Behavior and Analysis of Enzyme and Receptor Systems (3) III. I.H. Segel
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103. Introduction to the principles of enzyme kinetics and receptor-ligand interactions with emphasis on metabolic regulation and data analysis. Topics include simultaneous equilibria, chemical and steady-state kinetics, allosteric enzymes, mulitreactant systems, enzyme assays, membrane transport and computer-assisted simulations and analysis. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 133. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 133.)
*126. Plant Biochemistry (3) III. Callis, J. Lagarias
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103. The chemistry of important plant processes and constituents in photosynthesis and respiration; carbohydrate, fat and nitrogen metabolism. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 122. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 122.)
138. Undergraduate Seminar in Biochemistry (1) I. Callis, Sprechman; II. Crowe, The Staff; III. Carlson, Dahmus
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103. Discussion of the historical developments of modern biochemistry or current major research problems. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 190. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 190.) May be repeated twice for credit when topic differs. (P/NP grading only.)
*140L. Cell Biology Laboratory (3) II. Baskin
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103, 104; course 141 recommended. Exercises illustrating the principles of cell biology, emphasis on individual research employing one or more advanced techniques. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 121L. (Former course Zoology 121L.)
*141. Cellular Regulation of Gene Expression (4) III. Natzle
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101 and 102; Biological Sciences 104 recommended. Molecular and cellular mechanisms for regulating the flow of information from genome to the cytoplasm, and from one generation to the next in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Various levels of regulation will be discussed from an experiment-based perspective. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 153, Genetics 102A, 102B, Zoology 121B, or course 121 or 161. (Former course Zoology 121B.)
142. Advanced Cell Biology: Contractile and Motile Systems (4) III. Baskin
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Science 104; Mathematics 16B. Advanced cell biology with emphasis on molecular, biophysical and cellular properties of contractile and motile systems. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 121C. (Former course Zoology 121C.)
*146. Histology (4) II. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Science 104. Functional morphology of animal tissues and organs. Emphasis is placed on the use of structural studies in elucidating mechanisms underlying physiological and metabolic processes. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 122. (Former course Zoology 122.)
*148. Undergraduate Seminar in Cell Biology (2) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in the biological sciences or a related discipline. Student reports on current topics in cell biology with emphasis on integration of concepts, synthesis, and state-of-the-art research approaches. Reviews of literature and reports of undergraduate research may be included. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
150. Embryology (4) I. Armstrong; III. Erickson
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A-1B, and concurrent enrollment in course 150L. The events and mechanisms of embryonic development, including fertilization, morphogenesis, cell differentiation and organogenesis, with emphasis on vertebrates. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 100. (Former course Zoology 100.)
150L. Laboratory in Vertebrate Embryology (1) I. Armstrong; III. Erickson
Laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in course 150. The comparative analysis of the embryonic development of vertebrates. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 100L. (Former course Zoology 100L.) (P/NP grading only.)
*151L. Advanced Developmental Biology (4) II. Erickson, Natzle, Jeffery, Nuccitelli
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours; written report. Prerequisite: courses 150, 150L; Biological Sciences 103. Modern topics in developmental biology followed by sophisticated laboratory exercises that demonstrate lecture topics. Students conduct independent studies during last four weeks of quarter. A written report required. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 101.
158. Undergraduate Seminar in Developmental Biology (2) II. Natzle
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in the biological sciences or a related discipline. Student reports on current topics in developmental biology with emphasis on integration of concepts, synthesis, and state-of-the-art research approaches. Reviews of literature and reports of undergraduate research may be included. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
*159. Senior Colloquium in Developmental Biology (3) II. Grey
Lecture--1 hour; seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 150 with a grade of B or better; consent of instructor. Analysis of major topics in developmental biology, including fertilization and activation of develoment, morphogenesis, cell differentiation, and pattern formation. Limited enrollment. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 102. (Former course Zoology 102.)
160L. Principles of Genetics Laboratory (4) I. Kiger, Natzle; II. Burtis, Sanders; III. Kiger, Sanders
Laboratory--6 hours; lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101. Laboratory work in basic and molecular genetics including gene mapping and isolation of mutants. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 100L. (Former course Genetics 100L.)
161. Molecular Genetics (3) I. Burtis, Shen
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101; Biological Sciences 103 (may be taken concurrently). Molecular genetics including DNA structure and replication, restriction analysis, sequencing, transcription, translation and gene regulation. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 102A, 102B, Zoology 121B, Biochemistry and Biophysics 153, or course 121 or 141. (Former courses Genetics 102A and 102B.)
162. Human Genetics (3) II. Hawley
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101 or the equivalent. Human molecular genetic variation, molecular basis of metabolic disorders, chromosome aberrations and consequences, diseases associated with the immune system, and statistical techniques for estimating genetic and environmental effects. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 107. (Former course Genetics 107.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
163. Developmental Genetics (3) II. Natzle
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, 102; course 150 recommended. Current aspects of developmental genetics. Historical background and current genetic approaches to the study of development of higher animals. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 104. (Former course Genetics 104.)
164. Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics (3) III. Hawley
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101. Concentration on the five basic operations of genetic analysis: mutation, segregation, recombination, complementation, and regulation. Special emphasis will be placed on the theory and practice both of isolating new mutations and of analyzing existing mutations.
*166. Advanced Developmental Genetics (3) III. Kiger
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 161, 163. Topics of current interest in the area of genetic control of development. Focus on the genetic dissection of development in Drosophila and Caenorhabditis with emphasis on transgenic and other novel techniques for the description and manipulation of developmental processes. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 144. (Former course Genetics 144.) (P/NP grading only.)
*170L. Advanced Molecular Genetics Laboratory (6) II, III. The Staff
Laboratory--9 hours; lecture--1 hour; discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101; courses 120L or 160L; course 121, 141, or 161; and consent of instructor. Molecular analysis of gene structure and function. Isolation, manipulation, and characterization of DNA, RNA, and proteins using recombinant DNA technology. Limited enrollment. Not open for credit to students who have completed Genetics 102L. (Former course Genetics 102L.)
178. Undergraduate Seminar in Molecular Genetics (1) I. Hawley, Rodriguez; II. Hawley, Rose; III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing, completion of Biological Sciences 101, course 160L, and completion or concurrent enrollment in course 161. Discussion of current topics in molecular genetics to show advanced applications of basic principles and to highlight professional career opportunities. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Genetics 191.) (P/NP grading only.)
190C. Undergraduate Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor; and concurrent enrollment in course 193 or 199. Presentation and discussion of current research by faculty and students. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Genetics 190C.) (P/NP grading only.)
191. Introduction to Research (1) I, II. L. Segel
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor. Various topics in molecular and cellular biology including biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology will be discussed, along with ways undergraduates can participate in research projects of faculty members. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Technical and/or practical experience on and off campus, supervised by a member of the Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology faculty. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 192, Genetics 192.) (P/NP grading only.)
193. Advanced Research (3) I, II, III. The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing, completion of an upper division Molecular and Cellular Biology laboratory course and consent of instructor. Research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Discussion and analysis of results and proposed experiments on a weekly basis with faculty sponsor. May include presentation of a seminar to a research group. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Genetics 193.) (P/NP grading only.)
194H. Research Honors (3) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent study--9 hours. Prerequisite: 6 units of course 193 and/or 199 with faculty director; senior standing; GPA of at least 3.25; and consent of Section. Honors project. Continuation of an intensive, individual laboratory research project in biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology culminating with the presentation of the work in a written thesis and in a seminar. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 194H.) (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Tutoring--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing, completion of course to be tutored, and consent of instructor. To assist the instructor by tutoring students in one of the Section's regular courses. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 197T, Genetics 197T.) (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Variable--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 198, Genetics 198.) (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent study--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 199, Genetics 199.) (P/NP grading only.)
200A. Current Techniques in Cell Biology (2) I. Nuccitelli
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing; Biological Sciences 104 and course 141 or the equivalent courses. Current techniques used in cell biology research including microscopy, spectroscopy, electrophysiology, immunochemistry, histology, organelle isolation, calorimetry, tissue culture and gel electrophoresis. Lectures are presented by experts on each technique, with an emphasis on pitfalls to avoid when using the technique. (Same course as Cell and Developmental Biology 200.) Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 200. (Former course Zoology 200.) (S/U grading only.)
200B. Current Techniques in Biochemistry (2) II. Hedrick
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103 and course 120L or the equivalent courses. Current techniques used in biochemical research including protein and carbohydrate analyses, immunochemistry, recombinant DNA methods, electrophoretic and chromatographic methods. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 200. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 200.)
200C. Current Techniques in Biophysics (2) III. Jue (Biological Chemistry)
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing; Biological Sciences 102 or 104 or the equivalent. Current techniques in biophysics research including diffraction, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, calorimetry, optical spectroscopy, and electrophysiology. (Same course as Biophysics Graduate Group 200.) (S/U grading only.)
220L. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory Rotations (5) I, II, III. McNally, Nunnari
Laboratory--15 hours. Prerequisite: course 221A (may be taken concurrently) and 120L or the equivalent. Two five-week assignments in biochemistry research laboratories. Individual research problems with emphasis on methodological/procedural experience and experimental design. May be repeated twice for credit. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 202L.)
221A. Physical Biochemistry (4) I. Schmid, I.H. Segel
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103; Chemistry 107B-108 and 128C, 129C or 118C or the equivalents. Biochemical thermodynamics and chemical and physical properties of biomacromolecules, including enzyme kinetics and methods for determining size and shape of macromolecules. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 201A. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 201A.)
*221B. Integration of Metabolism and Regulatory Phenomena (3) I. Learned
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 221A or consent of instructor. Regulatory phenomena that occur in control of metabolism; e.g., regulation at enzyme level; integration of metabolic pathways including homeostasis, hormonal influences, turnover of enzymes, comparative aspects of metabolism, regulation of amino acids and lipid metabolism in living systems. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 201B. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 201B.)
221C. Molecular Biology (4) III. Dahmus
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 221A. Structure and organization of DNA and chromatin; DNA replication, repair and modification; transcription and RNA processing; protein biosynthesis and turnover; transcriptional and post-transcriptional control mechanisms; examples of the above from eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and viruses. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 201C. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 201C.)
221D. Cellular Biochemistry (4) II. Etzler, Hanley (Biological Chemistry), McNamee, Scholey
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 221A. Molecular structure and biochemical function of cell membranes, cytoplasmic organization, organelle trafficking, signaling, mechanisms of intracellular transport, chromosome segregation and cell division with emphasis on biochemical principles. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 201D. (Former course BIochemistry and Biophysics 201D.)
*231. Membrane Biochemistry (2) III. NcNamee
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 221D. Advanced topics in membrane biochemistry with emphasis on the structure and function of membrane proteins and lipids. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 208. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 208.)
*232. Chemical Modifications of Proteins (3) III. Benisek (Biological Chemistry)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103; Chemistry 128C or 118C or the equivalent courses. Chemical approaches for studying proteins, emphasizing the use of chemical modifications as a tool in the study of active sites, particularly of enzymes, and relating the structure of proteins to their functions. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Biochemistry and Biophysics 212. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 212.)
241. Membrane Biology (3) III. Crowe
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102 and 103, or Biological Sciences 104 and course 141, or consent of instructor. This course will emphasize biological aspects of membrane function and structure. The general approach will be to discuss cell biology from the viewpoint of membranous components of cells. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 241. (Former course Zoology 241.)
*242. Muscle Biophysics (4) I. Baskin
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102, 103 and Mathematics 16B or 21B; or consent of instructor. The physical and chemical aspects of muscle function. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 236. (Former course Zoology 236.)
*248. Seminar in Cell Biology (2) II. Scholey
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Discussion of recent literature on the physical and chemical aspects of organization and function of living systems, topics of current interest in ultrastructure and function of cells. Organizational and functional properties of the molecular and cellular levels of biological systems. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 266.)
*249. Literature in Cell Biology (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Presentation and critique of recent journal articles in cell biology. General topic area will change each quarter. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 242.) (S/U grading only.)
*250. Special Topics in Cell Biology (3) I. Deamer
Lecture--2 hour; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Discussion and review of current topics in cell biology. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 240.)
*251. Biology of Fertilization (3) I. Nuccitelli, Meizel, Clark, Hedrick
Lecture--2 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 104 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor. The morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of gametes, and the mechanism and consequences of their union. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 225. (Former course Zoology 225.)
*252. Cellular Basis of Morphogenesis (4) III. Armstrong
Lecture/discussion--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 150. Development of form and structure; morphogenetic movement, mechanisms of cellular motility, cell adhesion, intercellular invasion, interaction of cells and tissues in development. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 204. (Former course Zoology 204.)
253. Pattern Formation (4) II. Nuccitelli
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 150, Biological Sciences 104 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor. Morphology and mechanism of pattern formation beginning with ooplasmic segregation. Emphasis will be on cell polarity, but some multicellular systems will also be covered. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 205. (Former course Zoology 205.)
*254. Mechanisms of Organogenesis (4) II. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 150. This course will demonstrate the various means by which several cell types become organized and differentiate to form a functional unit, using five selected organ systems. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 206. (Former course Zoology 206.)
*255. Molecular Mechanisms in Animal Development (3) I. Natzle, Jeffery
Lecture--1.5 hours; seminar--1.5 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor; introductory background in development biology and molecular genetics recommended. Analysis of the molecular mechanisms that control animal development, with a special focus on multiple levels of gene regulation. Experimental systems including Drosophila, amphibians, C. elegans, and mice will be discussed. Readings will be taken from current literature. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 208. (Former course Zoology 208.)
256. Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer (1) I. Armstrong
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 150 or 141 or Biological Sciences 104 or Biological Sciences 102 and 103. Analysis at the cellular and molecular levels of the regulation of normal and neoplastic growth, tumor dissemination, identification and characterization of oncogenic agents, characterization of oncogenes and anti-oncogenes. Not open to students who have received credit for Zoology 226. (Former course Zoology 226.)
258. Seminar in Development (2) II. Armstrong, Erickson
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Reports and discussion on embryology, morphogenesis, and developmental mechanisms. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 292.)
259. Literature in Developmental Biology (1) I, II, III. Armstrong, Erickson
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Critical presentation and analysis of recent journal articles in developmental biology. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Zoology 269.) (S/U grading only.)
*262. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering (3) II. Rodriguez
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 161 or Microbiology 130A-130B or consent of instructor. This course will explore the biology of necessary elements such as plasmids, transposons insertion sequences, prophages, etc. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic moveable genetic elements will be discussed. The molecular biology of plasmid replication, illegitimate recombination, etc., will be considered. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 202. (Former course Genetics 202.) (S/U grading only.)
290C. Research Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Presentations and critical discussions of faculty and graduate student research in molecular and cellular biology including biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. May be repeated for credit. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 250, Genetics 290C.) (S/U grading only.)
291. Current Progress in Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) I, II, III. Armstrong
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Seminars presented by guest lecturers on subject of their own research activities. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 291.) (S/U grading only.)
295. Literature in Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) I. Privalsky (Microbiology); II. Radke (Avian Sciences); III. Oberbauer (Animal Science)
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Critical reading and evaluation of current literature in molecular and cellular biology disciplines. Papers will be presented and discussed in detail. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
*296. Research Seminar (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 221C or consent of instructor. Presentation and critical discussions of research activities of various members of the local molecular and cellular biology community; primarily designed for graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Biochemistry and Biophysics 270.) (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Variable--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 298, Genetics 298.) (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff
Independent study--3-36 hours. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 299, Genetics 299.) (S/U grading only.)
390. Methods of Teaching (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Practical experience in the methods and problems of teaching biochemistry/ genetics/cell biology. Includes analysis of texts and supporting material, discussion of teaching techniques, preparing for and conducting discussion and laboratory sections, formulating examinations under supervision of instructor. Participating in the teaching program required for Ph.D. May be repeated for credit. (Former courses Biochemistry and Biophysics 390, Genetics 300.) (S/U grading only.)
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10. Elementary Human Physiology (4) III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Introduction to physiology for non-science majors. Includes basic cell physiology and survey of major organ systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 101. GE credit: SciEng.
12. Human Nervous System (3) III. Recanzone
Lecture--3 hours. Organization and function of the human nervous system for non-science majors. Brain function discussed in relation to cognition, learning and memory, and neurological diseases. Not open for credit for students who have completed courses 100, 112 or Psychology 108. GE credit: SciEng.
12G. Understanding the Human Nervous System (1) III. Recanzone
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in course 12. Scientific studies of brain function will be discussed in relation to ethical considerations, social, economic, and political implications and current and future research. GE credit with concurrent enrollment in course 12: Wrt.
100. Neurobiology (4) I, III. The Staff
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; Physics 7C recommended. Brains and nervous systems, neurons and neural circuits. Vision, hearing, and feature extraction by the central nervous system. Coordination of movement. The cell biology of learning and memory. Perception, cognition, and disorders of the brain.
101. Systemic Physiology (5) I, II, III. Barkley, Fuller, Ishida, Goldberg, Sillman, Weidner
Lecture--5 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B; Physics 1B or 7C strongly recommended. Systemic physiology with emphasis on aspects of human physiology. Functions of major organ systems, with the structure of those systems described as a basis for understanding the functions. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 110 or course 110. (Former course 110, Physiology 110.)
101L. Systemic Physiology Laboratory (2) I. Adamson; III. Goldberg
Laboratory--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 101 prior to taking 101L recommended, but 101 may be taken concurrently. Selected experiments to illustrate functional characteristics of organ systems discussed in course 101. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 110L or course 110L. (Former course 110L, Physiology 110L.)
102. Animal Behavior (3) II. Clayton; III. Nevitt
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Basic principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Underlying physiological and ethological mechanisms. The evolution of behavior, with special emphasis on behavior under natural conditions. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 155 or Zoology 155. (Former courses Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 155, Zoology 155.)
103. Cellular Physiology/Neurobiology (3) II. Pappone
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103 and 104; Physics 7C recommended. Cellular physiology with emphasis on membrane transport processes and neuronal physiology. Fundamental physical-chemical and biological mechanisms of membrane transport will be considered in relation to cytoplasmic homeostasis, communication between cells, and the cellular mechanisms of sensory and motor transduction. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 100B or Physiology 100B. (Former courses Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 100B, Physiology 100B.)
104L. Cellular Physiology/Neurobiology Laboratory (3) II. Horwitz
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours; discussion--2 hours (laboratory and discussion alternate weekly). Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 104 or the equivalent; and course 103 (may be taken concurrently). Experiments in the physical and chemical processes of cells and tissues. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 100L or Physiology 100L. (Former course 100L, Physiology 100L.) GE credit: Wrt.
*105. Introduction to Computer Models (4) III. Keizer
Lecture--3 hours; lecture/laboratory--1 hour. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16C or the equivalent, Physics 7C, Chemistry 2C, and course 100 or 101. Introduction to the ideas, mathematical techniques and computer tools required for developing models of cellular processes in physiology and neurobiology. Applications include membrane transport, ionic channels, action potentials, Ca2+ oscillations, respiration, and muscle contraction. Offered in alternate years.
106. Experiments in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior: Design and Execution (3) I, II, III. The Staff
Laboratory--7-9 hours; discussion--0.5 hours. Prerequisite: course 101, 102, or 103, and consent of instructor. Experiments in current physiological, neurobiological, or animal behavior problems. Discussion of experimental design. Students choose a project and, independently or in groups of 2-3, design a protocol, do the project and report their findings. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
111C. Advanced Systemic Physiology Laboratory (3) II. Adamson
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 101, 101L, Statistics 13; course 112, 113, or 114 recommended. Interfacing physiological recording equipment with microcomputers; data acquisition and analysis using the microcomputer; data interpretation within the framework of physiological concepts. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 111C. (Former course Physiology 111C.)
111L. Advanced Systemic Physiology Laboratory (3) I, III. Adamson
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours; discussion--2 hours (laboratory and discussion alternate weekly). Prerequisite: courses 101, 101L. Selected comprehensive experiments in the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular systems. Emphasis on conceptual and methodological approaches using several species in demonstrating the physiology of organ systems. Not open for credit to students who have completed courses 111A or 111B. (Former courses 111A, 111B.) GE credit: Wrt.
112. Neuroscience (3) I. Carstens; III. Gray
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Presentation of concepts in neuroscience including sensory systems, motor systems, and higher neural integration. Emphasis on mammalian nervous system. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 112. (Former course Physiology 112.)
113. Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Renal Physiology (4) II. Goldberg
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 101; Chemistry 8B, Physics 7A recommended. An intense and advanced presentation of concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal physiology including discussion of acid-base balance. Recommended for Physiology students, graduate students, and others in allied interests. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 113. (Former course Physiology 113.)
114. Gastrointestinal Physiology (3) I. Johnson
Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 101; Biological Sciences 103 recommended. Advanced gastrointestinal physiology covering absorption, secretion, motility, and special emphasis on endocrinology and innervation. Emphasis will be on physiology of the gastrointestinal tract; some pathology and nutritional items will be covered. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 114. (Former course Physiology 114.) GE credit: Wrt.
117. Avian Physiology (3) III. Millam
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or Biological Sciences 1B. Physiology of the various systems of birds with emphasis on digestion, respiration, excretion, and endocrine systems. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 117. (Former course Physiology 117.)
*119. Invertebrate Physiology (4) II. Crowe
Lecture--3 hours; term paper; individual conferences. Prerequisite: Evolution and Ecology 112, Chemistry 2A, 2B, Physics 7C; Biological Sciences 102 and 103 recommended. Comparative physiology of invertebrate organ systems. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 142 or Zoology 142. (Former course 142, Zoology 142.)
*119L. Invertebrate Physiology Laboratory (3) II. Crowe
Laboratory--6 hours (includes research project). Prerequisite: course 119 (may be taken concurrently). Experiments on the physiological mechanisms of invertebrate organ systems. Design and execution of a research project. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 142L or Zoology 142L. (Former course 142L, Zoology 142L.)
121. Physiology of Reproduction (3) II. Anderson
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Physiological mechanisms related to reproduction, breeding efficiency, and fertility, with special reference to domestic animals. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 121. (Former course Physiology 121.)
121L. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1) II. Anderson
Laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121 recommended (may be taken concurrently). Experiments on the reproductive systems of domestic animals including male and female gametes. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 121L. (Former course Physiology 121L.) (P/NP grading only.)
125. Comparative Physiology: Neurointegrative Mechanisms (3) III. Woolley
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: neurointegrative mechanisms of integration including aspects of phylogenetic development at both neuronal and systemic levels. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120A or Physiology 120A. (Former course 120A, Physiology 120A.)
126. Comparative Physiology: Sensory Systems (3) II. Sillman
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Basic physiological mechanisms involved in sensory systems. Comparative approach to considerations of mechano-sensitive systems (audition, lateral lines, touch, echo location, equilibrium), chemosensitive systems (olfaction, taste, pheromones), photosensitive systems (vision, infrared detection, UV detection), electroreception, and pain. Emphasis on receptors. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120F or Physiology 120F. (Former course 120F, Physiology 120F.)
127. Comparative Physiology: Circulation (3) II. Weidner
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: circulation. Comparative approach to cardiovascular function in vertebrates and invertebrates. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120B or Physiology 120B. (Former course 120B, Physiology 120B.)
128. Comparative Physiology: Endocrinology (3) II. Moberg, Chang
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparison of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: animal hormones and their functions. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120D or Physiology 120D. (Former course 120D, Physiology 120D.)
*129. Comparative Physiology: Respiration (3) II. Cech
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: respiration. Offered in alternate years. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120E or Physiology 120E. (Former course 120E, Physiology 120E.)
130. Physiology of the Endocrine Glands (4) I. Adams
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Advanced presentation of concepts in endocrinology with emphasis on the role of hormones in reproduction, metabolism, and disease. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 130. (Former course Physiology 130.)
140. Principles of Environmental Physiology (3) II. Fuller
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101; Biological Sciences 102 recommended. Physiological aspects of interactions of organisms and environment at cellular, system, and organismal levels. Emphasis on regulatory responses/ mechanisms to thermal, pressure, gravity and light environmental variables. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 148 or Physiology 148. (Former courses148, Physiology 148.)
141. Physiological Adaptation of Marine Organisms (4) III. Clegg (Molecular and Cellular Biology), Chang
Lecture--30 hours total; laboratory--30 hours total. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102 and 103; Biological Sciences 123 (concurrently); Physics 7A-7B-7C. Physiological adaptation to the environment among organisms in marine and estuarine habitats. Course offered at Bodega Marine Laboratory. (See "Division-wide Programs" for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.) Not open for credit to students who have completed Biological Sciences 121. (Former course Biological Sciences 121.)
141P. Physiological Adaptation of Marine Organisms/Advanced Laboratory Topics (6) III. Clegg (Molecular and Cellular Biology), Chang
Laboratory--150 hours total; discussion--10 hours total. Prerequisite: course 141 concurrently. Students pick a research topic for intense study. Research will be related to a topic covered in course 141 and will be conducted at the Bodega Marine Laboratory with close supervision of resident faculty. (See "Division-wide Programs" for Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.) Not open for credit to students who have completed Biological Sciences 121P. (Former course Biological Sciences 121P.)
152. Hormones and Behavior (3) III. Barkley, Mendoza
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 and 102 or Psychology 108. Endocrine physiology with an emphasis on the principles of behavior. Fundamental relationships between hormones and various behaviors engaged in by the organism during its lifetime. Role of hormones in behavioral homeostasis, social behavior, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, adaptation to stress. (Same course as Psychology 152.)
*160. Advanced Cellular Neurobiology (4) II. Mulloney and Wilson
Lecture--3 hours; independent study--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101, 102, 104, course 100, or consent of instructor; Physics 7C recommended. Neuronal structure; ion channels; synapses, transmitters and transmitter pharmacology; receptors; neuronal modulation and circuit dynamics. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 143 or Zoology 143. ( Former course 143, Zoology 143.)
*160L. Advanced Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory (4) II. Mulloney
Laboratory--12 hours. Prerequisite: course 160, Physics 7C recommended. Students will learn to record neural activity, to interpret their recordings, and to label neurons with antibodies against neurotransmitters. Not open for credit to students who have completed course course 143L or Zoology 143L. (Former course 143L and Zoology 143L.)
161. Developmental Neurobiology (3) III. Chalupa
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Issues, theoretical concepts, and methodologies in developmental neurobiology. Topics include prenatal and postnatal differentiation of neurons, and plasticity in the mature and aging brain. Integration of neurochemical, structural, physiological and behavioral perspectives.
162. Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (3) III. Britten
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. The relationship between brain and behavior. Identification and analysis of the relevant neural circuits involved. Examples of systems to be considered are birdsong, locomotion, echolocation.
163. Modeling in Systems Neuroscience (4) III. Sutter
Lecture--3 hours; lecture/laboratory--1 hour. Prerequisite: Physics 7C and Mathematics 16C; course 100 or Psychology 108; Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Modeling as an approach to understanding communcation signals and bahavior. Mathematical tools will be developed to explore echolocation, sound localization, electroreception, communications, and motor systems. Other topics include transforms and modeling assumptions. Offered in alternate years.
*190. Proseminar in Physiology (3) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Seminar--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 and Biological Sciences 104, one additional upper division course in physiology or a related course in science, and consent of instructor. Student presentations, discussion, and critical evaluation of material in important areas of physiology. Topics may vary from year to year. Limited enrollment.
190C. Introduction to Physiological Research (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing in physiology or related biological science; consent of instructor. Introduction to research findings and methods in physiology. Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Physiology 190C.) (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in physiology. (Former course Physiology 192.) (P/NP grading only.)
194HA-194HB-194HC. Neurobiology, Physiology and BehaviorHonors (1, 1-4, 2) I-II-III. The Staff
Laboratory--3-12 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing; minimum 3.5 GPA in courses counted toward major; approval by the Master Adviser. Honors project in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. Laboratory research on a specific question. The project is developed with the sponsoring faculty member and approved by the student's Honor Thesis Committee. Honors thesis to be submitted upon completion of the project. Course 194HB may be repeated for credit for a total of 8 units. Not open for credit to students who have completed Physiology 194HA-194HB-194HC. (Former course Physiology 194HA-194HB-194HC.) (P/NP grading only.)
*196A. Voluntary Control of Physiological Processes (2) I, II, III. Lorenz
Seminar--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: adequate upper division preparation in at least one of the following: physiology, behavioral science, computer science, physics or electrical engineering; consent of instructor. Individual or team projects in voluntary control of physiological processes emphasizing application of microcomputer-assisted biofeedback techniques. (Former course Physiology 196A.) (P/NP grading only.)
*196B. Voluntary Control of Physiological Processes (1-4) I, II, III. Lorenz
Laboratory--3-12 hours. Prerequisite: course 196A. Individual or team projects in voluntary control of physiological processes emphasizing application of microcomputer-assisted biofeedback techniques. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of 6 units for 196A-196B course sequence. (Former course Physiology 196B.) (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--2-6 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Assisting in courses in neurobiology, physiology and behavior under the direction of the faculty. (Former course Physiology 197T.) (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(Former course Physiology 198.) (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(Former course Physiology 199.) (P/NP grading only.)
221. Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (4) I. Wilson
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced course dealing with the cellular and subcellular organization of the nervous system. Membrane channels, sensory transduction, synaptic transmission and cellular aspects of development and learning will be covered. (Same course as Neuroscience 221.)
222. Systems Neuroscience (4) II. Britten
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced course covering the integrative and information-processing aspects of nervous system organization. Specific topics to be covered include sensory systems, motor function, sensorimotor integration, the limbic system, and the neurobiology of learning and memory. (Same course as Neuroscience 222.)
245. Computational Models of Cellular Signaling (3) II. Keizer
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Computational and mathematical techniques in modeling of regulatory and signaling phenomena in neurobiology and cell physiology, focusing on linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equation models. Applications include ion channel kinetics, electrical activity, signal transduction, calcium oscillations, and simple neural circuits. Offered in alternate years.
*263. Modeling in Systems Neuroscience (4) II. Sutter
Lecture--3 hours; lecture/laboratory-- 1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Modeling as a tool in systems neuroscience. Mathematical techniques will be introduced and used to explore advanced topics in echolocation, sound localization, electroreception, communications, and motor systems. Other topics include transforms, modeling assumptions, scales and linearity. Offered in alternate years.
Faculty includes members of the Departments of Agronomy and Range Science; Environmental Horticulture; Land, Air and Water Resources; Plant Pathology; Pomology; Vegetable Crops; Viticulture and Enology; and the Sections of the Division of Biological Sciences.
Primary Section Members
Secondary Section Members
The following courses in Plant Biology have been renumbered.
Former Course 10 . . . is now Plant Biology 11 (Plants, People and the Biosphere)
Former Course 119 . . . is now Plant Biology 148 (Introductory Mycology)
Former Course 120 . . . is now Plant Biology 176 (Introduction to Weed Science)
Former Course 122 . . . is now Plant Biology 177 (Action of Herbicides)
Former Course 135 . . . is now Plant Biology 158 (Mineral Nutrition of Plants)
Former Course 150 . . . is now Plant Biology 178 (Biology and Management of Freshwater Macrophytes)
*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.
1. Plants for Garden, Orchard and Landscape (2) I, III. Marrush (Vegetable Crops)
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. For non-majors. Hands-on experience with plants cultivated for food, environmental enhancement and personal satisfaction. Topics include establishing a vegetable garden, pruning and propagating trees and vines, growing flowers and ornamental plants, and the role of plants in human health and well being. Not open for credit to students who have completed Agricultural Systems and Environment 2 or Plant Science 1. (Former course Plant Science 1.) GE credit: SciEng.
11. Plants and the Biosphere (3) I. Falk
Lecture--3 hours; one weekend field trip (half-day); term paper. Ethnobotanical and ecological themes are emphasized in examining our dependence on plants, the ecological roles of plants, and the development of botany as a contemporary science. Intended primarily for non-science majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 10 or Botany 10. (Former course 10, Botany 10.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
12. Plants and People (3) I. Bradford; II. Bennett, Michelmore; III. Nevins (Vegetable Crops)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: high school biology. Plants as a resource for food, recreation, and environmental enhancement. Emphasis on how our relationship to plants has changed through history and how the growth and development of plants affect their utility. Not open for credit to students who have completed course Plant Science 10. (Former course Plant Science 10.) GE credit: SciEng, Div, Wrt.
90X. Plant Science Seminar (1-4) I, II, III. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Examination of a special topic in a small group setting. Not open for credit to students who have completed course Plant Science 90X. (Former course Plant Science 90X.)
92. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Technical and/or professional experience on or off campus. Supervised by a member of the Plant Biology Department faculty. (Former course Botany 92.) (P/NP grading only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Primarily for lower division students. (Former course Botany 98.) (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge.)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former course Botany 99.) (P/NP grading only.)
For questions about courses numbered 102 through 125, see the Plant Biology Section Office, 143 Robbins Hall. For questions concerning courses numbered 142 through 188, see the Plant Science Advising Center, 152 Hunt Hall.
102. California Floristics (5) III. Dean
Lecture--2 hours; lecture/discussion--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours (includes three one-day, weekend field trips). Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C or the equivalent in plant science. Survey of the flora of California, with emphasis on field recognition and identification of important vascular plant families and genera characterizing the major floristic regions. Lectures review the taxonomic diversity, evolutionary relationships, and geographical patterns of California flora. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 102. (Former course Botany 102.)
105. Developmental Plant Anatomy (5) I. Rost
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: introductory plant biology (for example, Biological Sciences 1C). Survey of vascular plant structure and development. Current ideas and experimental evidence for developmental concepts. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 105. (Former course Botany 105.)
108. Systematics and Evolution of Angiosperms (5) III. Doyle
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B and 1C. Diversity and classification of angiosperms (flowering plants) on a world scale, and current understanding of the origin of angiosperms and evolutionary relationships and trends within them based on morphological and molecular evidence. (Same course as Plant Biology 108.) GE credit: SciEng.
111. Plant Physiology (3) I. Lucas, Stemler
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C; Chemistry 8B (may be taken concurrently; Physics 7A, 7B, 7C recommended. Fundamental activities of plants; the plant cell as a functioning unit. Processes of absorption, movement, and utilization of water and minerals. Water loss, translocation, photosynthesis, respiration. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 111. (Former course Botany 111.)
111D. Problems in Plant Physiology (1) I. Lucas, Stemler
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 111 concurrently. Discussion of problems and applications relating to principles presented in course 111. Students will be assigned problems each week showing novel applications of principles described in course 111 and will prepare answers to be delivered orally during the class period. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 111D. (Former course Botany 111D.) (P/NP grading only.)
111L. Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory (5) III. Murphy
Lecture/discussion--1 hour; laboratory--9 hours; extensive writing. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C, Chemistry 8B. Introduction to basic experimental techniques and instruments used in the investigation of plant physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, water and solute transport, tissue cultures, and detection of hormones. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 111L. (Former course Botany 111L.)
112. Plant Growth and Development (3) II. Thornton
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C, Chemistry 8B. Introduction to the mechanisms and control systems that govern plant growth and development and the responses of plants to the environment. Strong emphasis on vegetative development of flowering plants. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 112. (Former course Botany 112.) GE credit: SciEng.
112D. Problems in Plant Growth and Development (1) II. Thornton
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 112 concurrently. Discussion of problems and applications relating to principles presented in course 112. Students will be assigned problems each week showing novel applications of the principles described in course 112 and will prepare answers to be delivered orally during class period. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 112D. (Former course Botany 112D.) (P/NP grading only.)
113. Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (3) III. Harada
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1C, 101; Biological Sciences 102 recommended. Molecular and cellular aspects of the growth and development of plants and their response to biological and environmental stresses. Primary focus on processes unique to plants. Experimental approaches will be emphasized.
113D. Problems in Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (1) III. Harada
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 113 concurrently. Discussion of topics and applications related to principles presented in course 113. Assigned topics each week show novel applications of the principles described in course 113; discussion of topics during class period. (P/NP grading only.)
116. Plant Morphology and Evolution (5) II. Jernstedt
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: introductory plant biology (e.g., Biological Sciences 1C); plant anatomy recommended (e.g., Plant Biology 105). Introduction to the form, development and evolution of vascular plants. Emphasis given to the form and development of reproductive structure in ferns and seed-producing plants as a basis for determining evolutionary relationships. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 116. (Former course Botany 116.) GE credit: SciEng.
117. Plant Ecology (4) I. Pearcy
Lecture--3 hours; three to five field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C; course 112; course 102 or 108 strongly recommended. The study of interactions between plant populations or vegetation types and their environment. Special emphasis on California. Students taking course 117 cannot receive credit for Evolution and Ecology 121. (Same course as Evolution and Ecology 117.) Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 117. (Former course Botany 117.)
118. Introduction to Phycology (4) II. Canington
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Comparative morphology, physiology, development and reproduction of the major algal groups, including cyanobacteria. Focus is on phylogeny through serial endosymbioses. Laboratories study living organisms and have identification exercises. Ecological factors and commercial uses are considered. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 118. (Former course Botany 118.)
*121. Biology of Weeds (3) III. Rejmanek
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Origin and evolution, beneficial and harmful aspects, reproduction and dispersal, seed germination and dormancy, growth and development, ecology, interaction of weeds and crops, natural succession, and herbicide-induced succession. Laboratories will emphasize taxonomy of weeds and demonstrate principles discussed in lectures. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 121. (Former course Botany 121.)
*125. Molecular Biology of Plant Development (3) III. Harada
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C; Biological Sciences 103; Molecular and Cellular Biology 161 or course 111. Gene expression and gene structure and their influence on growth and differentiation of higher plant tissues. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 125. (Former course Botany 125.)
142. Ecology of Crop Systems (4) II. Denison
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Agricultural Systems and Environment 2 or Biological Sciences 1C; Mathematics 16A or Physics 1A, or consent of instructor. Ecological processes governing the structure and behavior of managed ecosystems. Emphasis on mechanistic and systems views of the physical environment, photosynthetic productivity, competition, adaptation, nutrient cycling, energy relations and contemporary issues such as climate change. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 101. (Former course Plant Science 101.) GE credit: SciEng.
143. Evolution of Crop Plants (4) III. Gepts (Agronomy and Range Science)
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C or the equivalent. Origins of crops and agriculture, including methodological approaches of this field, centers of origin and diversity, crop dissemination pathways, and differences between wild and cultivated plants. Group studies of individual crops will be published on the Internet. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 103. (Former course Plant Science 103.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
144. Trees and Forests (3) I. Barbour, Berry (Environmental Horticulture), Bledsoe (Land, Air and Water Resources), DeJong (Pomology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C and junior standing. Biological structure and function of trees as organisms; understanding of forests as communities and as ecosystems; use of forests by humans; tree phenology; photosynthesis, respiration soil processes, life histories, dormancy, forest biodiversity, and agroforestry. (Same course as Environmental and Resource Science 106.) Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 106. (Former course Plant Science 106.)
146. Rhizosphere Ecology (2) III. Phillips (Agronomy and Range Science)
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: Agricultural Sysems and Environment 2 or Biological Sciences 1A-1B-1C. Plant-microbe interactions affect plant growth, soil formation, and agricultural sustainability. Course addresses physical, chemical and biological processes which occur at the surface of plant roots. Evolution and modification of the biochemical and genetic bases of rhizosphere ecology are discussed. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 110. (Former course Plant Science 110.)
148. Introductory Mycology (5) I. MacDonald (Plant Pathology)
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours; one optional weekend field trip. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Introduction to morphology, ontogeny, taxonomy and biology of the fungi. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 119, Botany 119. (Former course 119, Botany 119.) (Same course as Plant Pathology 119.)
151. Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources (3) I. Bliss (Pomology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Molecular and Cellular Biology 10 or Biological Sciences 10. Biological, social and ethical issues involved in plant genetic resources will be studied beginning with their historical importance to human welfare and covering germplasm utilization, property rights and strategies for conservation, both on an international and personal scale. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 104. (Former course Plant Science 104.) GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
152. Plant Genetics (4) I. Wilkins (Agronomy and Range Science)
Lecture--3 hours; discussion/laboratory--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or consent of instructor. Basic principles of transmission genetics, cytogenetics, population and quantitative genetics, and molecular genetics. Practical aspects of genetic crosses and analysis of segregating populations. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 105. (Former course Plant Science 105.)
*153. Plant Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture (4) II. Burger (Environmental Horticulture), Sutter (Pomology)
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 111, 112 (may be taken concurrently); or consent of instructors. Basic and applied aspects of plant tissue culture including media preparation, micropropagation, embryogenesis, anther culture, protoplast culture and transformation. Offered in alternate years. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 107. (Former course Plant Science 107.)
154. Plant Breeding (4) II. St. Clair (Vegetable Crops)
Lecture--3 hours; demonstration-discussion--2-3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101 (may be taken concurrently). The principles of plant breeding applied to economic crops. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 113. (Former course Plant Science 113.)
157. Physiology of Environmental Stresses in Plants (3) II. Richards, Läuchli (Land, Air and Water Resources)
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 112 (may be taken concurrently) or the equivalent. Principles and selected topics in physiology of environmental stresses in plants. Areas emphasized are general stress concepts, physiological responses of plants to selected environmental stresses and integration of stresses. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 126. (Former course Plant Science 126.)
158. Mineral Nutrition of Plants (4) III. Richards (Land, Air, and Water Resources), Brown (Pomology)
Lecture--3 hours: laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 111 or the equivalent. Evolution and scope of plant nutrition; essential and other elements; mechanisms of absorption and translocation; mineral metabolism; deficiencies and toxicities; genetic and ecological aspects of plant nutrition. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Biology/Plant Science 135 or Botany 135. (Former course Plant Biology/Plant Science 135, Botany 135.)
160. Principles of Plant Biotechnology (3) II. Dandekar (Pomology)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A and 101. Principles and concepts of plant biotechnology including recombinant DNA technology, plant molecular biology, plant cell and tissue culture, and crop improvement. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 140. (Former course Plant Science 140.)
161A. Plant Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (4) I. Wilkins (Agronomy and Range Science), Quiros (Vegetable Crops), Dandekar (Pomology)
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 152 and/or 160. Techniques of genetic analysis at the molecular and organismal levels, including segregation and linkage analysis, cytogenetics and recombinant DNA. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 141A. (Former course Plant Science 141A.)
161B. Plant Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (4) II. Wilkins, Gepts (Agronony and Range Science), Dandekar (Pomology)
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 152 and/or 160. Advanced techniques of genetic analysis at the molecular and organismal levels, including transformation, gene expression, analysis of transgenic plants and QTL analysis. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 141B. (Former course Plant Science 141B.)
171. Plant Propagation (4) III. Sutter (Pomology)
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Agricultural Systems and Environment 2 or Biological Sciences 1C. Principles and practices of propagating plants covering anatomical, physiological, and practical aspects. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 109. (Former course Plant Science 109.)
172. Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Horticultural Commodities (3) I. Kader (Pomology), Reid (Environmental Horticulture), Saltveit (Vegetable Crops)
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: general plant science background recommended (e.g., Agricultural Sysems and Environment 2, course 12 or Food Science and Technology 2); concurrent enrollment in course 172L recommended. Physiological processes related to the maturation and senescence of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals; fundamentals involved in handling, transportation, storage, and marketing practices, e.g., temperature and humidity control, protective treatments, controlled atmospheres. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 112. (Former course Plant Science 112.)
172L. Postharvest Physiology and Handling Laboratory (2) I. Kader (Pomology), Saltveit (Vegetable Crops)
Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 172 (may be taken concurrently). Demonstrations and exercises following the subject matter of course 172. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 112L. (Former course Plant Science 112L.)
173. Biological Applications in Pomology (2) II. DeJong (Pomology)
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C or consent of instructor. Physiology, growth, development and environmental requirements of fruit trees and cultural practices used to maintain them. Course emphasis is on the application of biological principles in the culture of commercially important temperate zone fruit tree species. Not open for credit to students who have completed Pomology 101. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 115. (Former course Plant Science 115.)
174. Principles of Fruit Production (4) III. De Young, Polito (Pomology)
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1C; course 173 recommended. Principles underlying cultural practices associated with fruit and nut production, including morphology and physiology of the developing buds, flowers and fruits. Emphasis on commercially important temperate zone species. Not open for credit to students who have completed Pomology 102. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 116. (Former course Plant Science 116.)
175. Applied Plant Biology (4) II. Brown, Labavitch (Pomology), Napoli (Environmental Horticulture)
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 111, and Biological Sciences 101 or course 152. Advanced concepts of plant biology with reference to the uses of plants for food, fiber, and environmental enhancement. Current research, applications, and issues in crop improvement, production and biotechnology will be presented and discussed. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 145. (Former course Plant Science 145.)
176. Introduction to Weed Science (3) II. Bayer
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C; Chemistry 8A, 8B. Principles of weed science including mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods. Weed control in crop, pasture, range, brush, forests, aquatic, and non-crop situations. Types of herbicides. Application of herbicides. Sight identification of common weeds and demonstrations to illustrate the principles. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 120, Botany 120. (Former course 120, Botany 120.)
*177. Action of Herbicides (3) III. Bayer/Falk
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 176; Soil Science 100; courses 111, 111D recommended. Influence of plants and soils on the action of herbicides. Absorption, translocation, fate, mechanism of action and symptoms of herbicides in plants. Effects of herbicides on plant populations. Physical and molecular fate of herbicides in soils. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 122, Botany 122. (Former course 122, Botany 122.)
*178. Biology and Management of Freshwater Macrophytes (3) I. Anderson
Lecture--3 hours; two field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, Chemistry 8B; course 111 or Hydrologic Science 122 recommended. Brief survey of common fresh water macrophytes, their reproductive modes, physiology, growth (photosynthesis, nutrient utilization), development (hormonal interactions), ecology and management. Offered in alternate years. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 150, Botany 150. (Former course 150, Botany 150.)
188. Undergraduate Research: Proposal (3) III. The Staff
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour; independent study--3 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. A faculty sponsor will individually assist each student to define a problem, conduct a literature survey, identify objectives, generate testable hypotheses, design experiments, plan data analysis, prepare a working outline, and write and revise a draft proposal. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 191, Vegetable Crops 191. (Former course Plant Science 191.) (P/NP grading only.)
189. Experiments in Plant Biology: Design and Execution (3) I, II, III. The Staff.
Laboratory/discussion--6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C or the equivalent course in plant sciences, and consent of the instructor. Provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to formulate experimental approaches to current questions in plant biology and to carry out their proposed experiments. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 units. (Former course Botany 189.) (P/NP grading only.)
190C. Research Conference in Botany (1) I, II, III. The Staff
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing in botany or related discipline; consent of instructor. Introduction to research methods in botany. Design of field or laboratory research projects, survey of appropriate literature, and discussion of research by faculty and students. May be repeated for credit. (Former course Botany 190C.) (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing; consent of instructor. Technical and/or professional experience on or off campus. Supervised by a member of the Plant Biology Section faculty. (Former course Botany 192.) (P/NP grading only.)
194H. Special Study for Honors Students (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: open only to majors of senior standing on honors list. Independent study of selected topics under the direction of a member or members of the staff. Completion will involve the writing of a senior thesis. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 194H. (Former course Botany 194H.) (P/NP grading only.)
196. Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops (3) III. Kader (Pomology) in charge
Lecture/discussion/demonstration--5 days; field trip--5 days. Prerequisite: upper division or graduate student standing. Intensive study of current procedures for postharvest handling of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals in California. Scheduled first two weeks immediately following last day of spring quarter. Considered a spring course for preenrollment. Not open for credit to students who have completed Plant Science 196. (Former course Plant Science 196.) (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring in Botany (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Tutoring--1-5 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Designed for undergraduate students who desire teaching experience. Student contact will be primarily in laboratory or discussion sections. (Former course Botany 197T.) (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former course Botany 198.) (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge.)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Former course Botany 199.) (P/NP grading only.)
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